Assuming the House can reconvene in time before a midnight expiration on Friday, another Schumer Shutdown has been averted. While the Senate could approve the deal as early as Thursday night, it is unclear when the House will vote for the package. To avert a government shutdown, both chambers need to approve the deal by midnight EST Friday. The only thing that can slow our Country down is another long and damaging Government Shutdown. Democrats want a ban on face masks for ICE and Border Patrol agents, but that may not be as practical.