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Senate Blocks Spending Package as Talks Move to Split DHS to Avert Shutdown

Democrats say funding depends on concrete ICE reforms following deadly encounters in Minnesota.

Overview

  • Procedural vote failed 45–55 after seven Republicans joined Democrats, and Majority Leader John Thune voted no to file a motion to reconsider.
  • White House and Senate leaders are negotiating a plan to fund non‑DHS agencies through September while temporarily extending DHS to keep talks on ICE policy changes.
  • Democratic demands include ending mobile patrols, tightening warrant and arrest rules, strengthening use‑of‑force standards, requiring visible identification, banning masks and mandating body cameras for ICE agents.
  • The deadline is Friday at 11:59 p.m., raising the risk of a partial shutdown as any revised bill would also need House action despite the chamber being out of session.
  • Analysts note ICE and CBP could keep operating on previously appropriated funds even if DHS money lapses, while advocacy groups are urging constituents to press senators against expanding ICE funding.