Summary
The Senate plans to vote on a Republican proposal to fund parts of the Department of Homeland Security, such as the TSA, while excluding funds for certain immigration enforcement activities. The proposal aims to address travel disruptions from a funding shutdown, but it is likely to fail.
Key Facts
- Congress is under pressure to resolve a funding shutdown.
- The shutdown has caused travel problems and missed paychecks.
- The Senate vote will take place on Thursday.
- The proposal funds TSA and parts of Homeland Security.
- It does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
- The proposal is expected to fail.
- Democrats want more controls on immigration enforcement.
- The issue follows protests related to immigration actions.
