Despite Trump declaring “SUCCESS in Washington” just hours before the Thursday vote, a number of Republicans joined with most Democrats to shoot down the bill. With just a narrow majority in Congress, the House GOP can’t risk losing any Republican votes without Democratic support.

A shutdown means furloughed federal employees would not be available to help prepare Trump's transition landing teams, and the thousands of his incoming staffers, for their new roles. Furloughed employees wouldn't be allowed to respond to calls or emails either.