President Donald J. Trump signed a consolidated appropriations bill into law late Tuesday, ending a four-day partial government shutdown after the House of Representatives approved the measure in a razor-thin 217-214 vote. A total of 196 Republicans joined 21 Democrats to pass the package, which funds key departments through September 30 while delaying a final decision on Homeland Security funding until February 13.

The House vote came down to the wire after a day of intense arm-twisting by Republican leadership and direct pressure from Trump, who posted on Truth Social Monday: “There can be NO changes at this time,” helping bring holdouts into line and avert a prolonged shutdown.

The bill includes five spending measures covering the Pentagon, State Department, Transportation, and other agencies, authorizing operations through the fiscal year-end with minimal disruptions expected for critical functions like the Federal Aviation Administration and Internal Revenue Service. Politically charged funding for the Department of Homeland Security was separated and extended only until February 13, setting up a fierce debate over new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border security priorities.

Trump celebrated the signing in the Oval Office: “I’m thrilled to sign the consolidated appropriations act to immediately re-open the federal government.” Conservatives praised the quick resolution as a necessary step to keep government running while preserving leverage to fight for stronger border enforcement and America First policies in the upcoming DHS funding battle, viewing the short-term deal as a strategic win that avoids Democrat demands for open-border concessions.

The agreement followed the Senate’s 71-29 passage last week and underscores Trump’s influence in rallying Republicans to prevent a drawn-out crisis that could have damaged public support ahead of key legislative fights.