The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a Republican-led bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for eight weeks, following the rejection of a bipartisan Senate proposal. The measure passed in a 213-203 vote, with support from all voting Republicans and three Democrats.
The legislation maintains funding for immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which had been excluded from the Senate bill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson backed the proposal after conservative lawmakers opposed the Senate compromise.
Senate leaders signaled the House bill is unlikely to advance, with Chuck Schumer calling it “dead on arrival.” The disagreement between the two chambers has prolonged a partial DHS shutdown that has now lasted more than six weeks, raising concerns about disruptions to federal operations.
Republican leaders argued the bill ensures continued support for law enforcement agencies, while Democrats said it fails to address concerns over oversight and reforms.
The divide has also increased tensions between House and Senate Republicans over strategy.
Lawmakers have left Washington for a scheduled recess, leaving uncertainty over when negotiations will resume.
Officials said the situation will be closely watched as the shutdown continues and pressure builds for a resolution.
