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House passes measure to fund DHS as senators struggle to reach deal
House Republicans passed a third DHS funding bill 218-206 with bipartisan support amid a 41-day shutdown causing TSA worker absences and long airport security lines.
- On Thursday, the House passed a GOP-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for a third time, approving the measure in a 218-206 vote with four Democrats crossing the aisle.
- The White House, Democrats, and Senate Republicans remain at an impasse over a final funding deal as lawmakers struggle to end the 41-day partial government shutdown.
- Problem Solvers Caucus co-chairs Tom Suozzi and Brian Fitzpatrick announced Wednesday they are developing bipartisan legislation to "immediately re-open" DHS while advancing reforms to ICE.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday that Republicans have provided Democrats with their "last and final offer," stating, "Let's hope this gets it done."
- With a two-week recess beginning March 30, lawmakers have a short window to secure a deal; failure to agree this week means the shutdown will surpass last year's 43-day record.
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House passes measure to fund DHS as senators struggle to reach deal
The House on Thursday passed a GOP-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a third time, as lawmakers struggle to find a deal to end the 40-day partial government shutdown.
·Washington, United States
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