The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, marking a step toward ending the longest partial government shutdown, reported by CNN. The measure now moves to the House, which previously rejected a similar proposal.
The report said House Republican leaders may reconsider the bill after reaching an agreement with Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pursue a broader funding package. That future legislation is expected to include key priorities from President Donald Trump’s immigration and border agenda.
NEW THIS MORNING: The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, a step toward ending the longest-ever partial government shutdown. https://t.co/xK1JHedSSx
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According to CNN, lawmakers have outlined a two-step approach. The immediate goal is to reopen DHS operations, followed by a larger bill addressing immigration funding gaps, including border enforcement.
However, uncertainty remains over when the House will act, especially as Congress is currently on recess. Lawmakers are facing mounting public pressure to resolve the shutdown, which has disrupted critical federal operations and intensified political divisions in Washington.
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