The Economic Times

When is the Senate vote today? Shutdown deadline nears as lawmakers clash over ICE funding

The Senate returns today, January 29, 2026, facing a potential government shutdown on January 31. Democrats are opposing Department of Homeland Security funding, demanding reforms to ICE and Border Patrol following the death of Alex Pretti. A Senate vote is planned for 10:30 a.m. ET, but Democratic support is crucial to avert a shutdown.