House Takes No Action on Homeland Security Funding, Prolonging Shutdown
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Senate attempted early Thursday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans refused to advance the Senate's plan, prolonging the record agency shutdown despite GOP leaders agreeing on a swift resolution.
- The House, in a brief ceremonial session and currently in recess, chose not to consider the Senate's spending legislation, leaving the shutdown unresolved with no clear timeline for action.
- Hard-right House Republicans oppose the deal because it excludes funding for immigration enforcement, a point of contention despite ICE and border patrol operations being funded separately during the shutdown.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson initially criticized the deal but later endorsed it after President Trump showed support, though Johnson has yet to bring the measure to a vote, delaying its passage.
- The shutdown has caused significant disruptions, including airport security delays and unpaid or furloughed agency workers, with the next House opportunity to act on the bill scheduled for Monday.
