Discussion Thread: Congressional Action on February 3, 2026 Amid Partial Government Shutdown

News and Analysis

• AP: GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

• AP: Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: NBC and USA Today.

Where to Watch

Times below in US Eastern.

• C-SPAN: Senate Session – February 3, 2026 (10 a.m.)

• C-SPAN: House Session – February 3, 2026 (10 a.m.)

• C-SPAN: House Republican Leaders Hold News Conference (10 a.m.)

• C-SPAN: House Democratic Caucus Leaders Hold News Conference (10:45 a.m.)