Overview
- The Senate procedural vote to advance the DHS funding bill failed 52-47, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
- Democrats also rejected a two-week extension, and both chambers left for recess as many lawmakers travel to the Munich Security Conference, reducing chances for a quick deal.
- Democratic demands include banning masked agents, requiring body cameras, curbing roving patrols and raids in sensitive locations, and imposing judicial-warrant requirements.
- ICE and CBP are expected to keep operating under previously approved funding, while TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, the Secret Service and CISA face furloughs or unpaid essential work if the lapse continues.
- The White House sent a counteroffer and ended the Minnesota enforcement surge, but Democratic leaders deemed the proposal insufficient to secure their votes.