US EditionDHS Funding Bill Passes the House, with Eroding Democratic Support
Republicans passed the bill to prevent DHS operational disruptions while Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms after recent Border Patrol controversies.
- On March 5, the U.S. Senate failed to advance a DHS funding measure after a 51-45 vote, leaving it stalled despite House passage in January.
- Democrats are withholding support to demand specific reforms to immigration enforcement and say they will fund most DHS agencies but not Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection until changes follow Alex Pretti's killing by Border Patrol.
- DHS operations are already feeling the strain as workers begin missing part of their paychecks, TSA warned unscheduled absences could lengthen airport waits, and CISA and FEMA canceled assessments and trainings.
- GOP senators used sharp rhetoric as Democrats maintained their stance, with Barrasso warning `Blood will be on their hands` and Schumer saying `we're still far apart` during Thursday's talks.
- A bipartisan deal will be necessary to end the DHS funding impasse that began Feb. 14, with negotiators weighing provisions like the $20 million for body-worn cameras, according to reports.
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These 4 Democrats voted with Republicans to fund DHS
Four Democrats crossed the aisle Thursday and voted in favor of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown, despite opposition from their own leadership. The four Democrats who joined Republicans in voting for the measure were Reps. Henry Cuellar (Texas), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.), Jared Golden (Maine) [...]
DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the measure — fewer than those who voted for…
Bill to fund Homeland Security passes again in House, but appears certain to die again in Senate
The bill will need Democratic support in the Senate to overcome a filibuster. Earlier on Thursday, Democrats blocked a DHS funding measure, with Sen. John Fetterman, Pa., being the only Democrat to support it.
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The House will also take up the bill Thursday.
Four Democrats pull a bizarre flip-flop in the vote for DHS funding, and they say 'It’s better than the alternative'
Four Democrats made a surprising move, crossing party lines to vote in favor of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that aims to put an end to the partial government shutdown, as reported by The Hill. This vote came despite strong opposition from their own party’s leadership, creating a bit of a stir on Capitol Hill. The four representatives who sided with Republicans on this measure were Henry Cuellar from Texas, Marie Gluesenk…
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