House relents, finally ends record-breaking Homeland Security shutdown

[ShazzieB]

20. Thanks, that clarifies a lot of things.

I'xm beginning to realize that I really don't understand some key things about how Congress works. I'm still a *little* confused (but a lot less than I was) and more convinced than ever that the article left a lot out. They made it sound like the bill with ICE funding added was some kind of historic victory, when it's actually just a step in a complicated process that they didn't bother to explain. Anyone who doesn't already understand how reconciliation works (which evidently includes me) would have a hard time filling in the blanks, imo.

I can see now that I need to go read up on how the back and forth between the House and Senate works. The detailed breakdown you provided was a great start, so thanks again.