Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks
Summary
The Senate passed a plan to keep the government running and delay a decision on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two weeks. This decision helps avoid a government shutdown at midnight. However, discussions about changes to DHS policies will continue.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 71-29 to pass the funding plan that separates ICE funding issues from a broader government shutdown.
- Five Republicans and 24 Democrats voted against the plan.
- The new plan funds programs outside of DHS until September 30 and continues current DHS funding for two more weeks.
- Democrats want changes at DHS, including no masks for federal agents and mandatory body cameras.
- If no agreement is reached, funding for the Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA may also stop.
- Delays in the vote occurred due to additional demands from Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Senator Graham sought commitments for future votes on immigration law compliance and phone records privacy issues.
- The House must also pass the plan before President Trump can sign it into law.
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