The Senate has unanimously approved a funding measure for most of the Department of Homeland Security, moving closer to ending a partial government shutdown that disrupted airport security nationwide. The vote, passed by voice vote early Friday, now heads to the House of Representatives.
The shutdown left thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers unpaid, leading to staffing shortages and long lines at airports.
President Donald Trump intervened earlier by ordering immediate pay for TSA workers to address what he called “chaos at airports.”
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According to reports, the deal excludes new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol after Democrats pushed for enforcement reforms. Senate Majority Leader John Thune called the outcome “unfortunate,” as reported by Politico, noting reforms were not secured.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats opposed giving ICE unchecked funding. However, existing funds from last year’s legislation will allow ICE and Border Patrol to continue operations, according to CNN.
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