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The post U.S. Government Enters Partial Shutdown After House Delays Spending Bill appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown after the House failed to vote on a Senate-approved spending bill before the funding deadline.  The shutdown began at midnight, has disrupted several federal agencies, affected government workers, and raised concerns across financial markets, including potential ripple effects on crypto sentiment. U.S. Government Enters Partial Shutdown According to official updates released late Friday, the U.S. Senate approved H.R. 7148 with a strong bipartisan vote of 71–29, aiming to fund most federal agencies through September 2026.  The bill combined 11 of the 12 annual spending measures to prevent a full government shutdown However, the House began without voting on the legislation, leaving several departments without full funding. As a result, the funding lapse pushed the U.S. government into a partial shutdown rather than a complete shutdown. Why Lawmakers Failed to Reach a Full Agreement The funding dispute largely began from disagreements over immigration policy. Democrats refused to approve full-year DHS funding without limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations To keep negotiations open, Senate leaders and the White House agreed to split DHS funding from the broader package. BREAKING: The US OMB confirms a government shutdown will begin at midnight. pic.twitter.com/c4ET2LZ7z2 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 31, 2026 The Office of Management and Budget confirmed it had begun preparations for a funding lapse, as the House is not expected to reconvene until February 2, 2026. Until lawmakers act, the shutdown is likely to last at least several days. Agencies Impacted by the Partial Shutdown Due to the funding lapse, non-essential employees at departments including Homeland Security, Labor, Education, State, Justice, and Transportation face suspension or unpaid work.  Essential services such as national security, air…

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