A partial U.S. federal government shutdown officially began early Saturday after lawmakers missed the funding deadline, but major leaders in Washington say they expect it to be much shorter than last year’s 43-day closure and could end as soon as Monday or Tuesday once the House acts.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was optimistic that he can unite his caucus and quickly pass the amended appropriations legislation to end the partial government shutdown that took effect late last week.

Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids ac

President Donald Trump and Democrats are closing in on a deal to avoid a government shutdown amid a fight over the DHS and ICE deployment in Minneapolis.

Senate Democrats are poised to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies on Thursday.

The House still must clear the legislation for President Trump’s signature, but is not expected to return to Washington to do so before Monday.