Summary
The U.S. Senate has a week to prevent a partial government shutdown when they return from their break. Democrats are pushing for changes in how ICE is handled in the Homeland Security funding bill. Some Democrats and Republicans need to agree to avoid the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The Senate has until a week after January 26 to stop a partial government shutdown.
- Democrats want to change how ICE is funded in the Department of Homeland Security bill.
- A budget with no limits on Homeland Security might not get many Democratic votes.
- At least six or seven Democrats need to agree with Republicans to prevent the shutdown.
- Senate leaders from both parties, John Thune and Chuck Schumer, do not want another shutdown.
- Congress is over halfway through passing appropriations bills for various departments.
- Passing funding bills is a fundamental role of Congress, according to Republican leaders.
- Some believe a temporary funding measure may be needed to avoid shutting down Homeland Security.
