Senate Approves DHS Funding Deal, Sends Bill to House After Overnight Session
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA and the Coast Guard, while leaving ICE unfunded. The bill now awaits House approval before funded agencies can reopen.
Key Points
- Senate unanimously passed funding for TSA, Coast Guard, but not ICE
- Bill awaits House approval before agencies can reopen
- TSA officers say partial shutdown is unsustainable
- Rare overnight Senate session held for the vote
Full Details
In a rare overnight session on March 27, 2026, the U.S. Senate moved to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, including the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard. However, Immigration and Customs Enforcement was left unfunded in this partial measure. The Senate's unanimous vote sends the bill to the House for consideration before the funded agencies within DHS can reopen. TSA officers have warned that the partial shutdown is unsustainable for workers, with one officer stating 'We're at the breaking point.' A Democrat criticized the GOP for using the TSA shutdown as 'leverage' in negotiations. The House will need to act before any funded agencies can resume full operations.
Why It Matters
The partial funding approach highlights ongoing political divisions over immigration enforcement funding, with ICE becoming a key sticking point in budget negotiations.
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