US EditionDHS shutdown stretches to 35 days as Democrats block funding bill
Senate Democrats blocked DHS funding for the 35th day, delaying TSA pay amid airport security issues and ongoing disputes over immigration-related provisions.
- On March 20, 2026, the Senate failed to advance legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security as the shutdown reached its 35th day, with the bill falling 47 to 37 votes short of the 60 needed.
- Democratic senators insist on ICE reforms including body cameras and warrant limits before reopening DHS funding, which has been shut down since Feb. 14, while the White House offered a five-part proposal and five concessions that Democrats rejected.
- Travelers at U.S. airports face long lines as unpaid TSA officers call off work, with Schumer warning 'The chaos at TSA is reaching a boiling point. We need to reopen it as quickly as possible.'
- Schumer said lawmakers would have another chance to fund TSA on Saturday, after a bipartisan meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan on Thursday and a planned follow-up Friday, while Thune said 'It needs to get resolved, you know, by the end of next week.'
- Parts of DHS remain unfunded as Democrats push to fund TSA and others, with Sen. Mark Warner saying, 'This needs to be resolved.
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Senator Banks: DHS Shutdown “Political Games” Risking Security
Source: Senator Jim Banks / Senator Jim Banks INDIANAPOLIS – As the partial government shutdown enters its fifth week, Indiana Senator Jim Banks is placing the blame for airport delays and unpaid federal workers squarely on Senate Democrats. In a recent interview, Banks slammed the opposition for repeatedly blocking funding to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a move he claims is jeopardizing national security during a period of …
"We're Making People Hurt" - Democrats ADMIT Their DHS Shutdown is Hurting American People as Travelers Miss Flights
The Democrats have repeatedly voted to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security. On Friday, Democrats once again blocked funding for the DHS and TSA. Hundreds of TSA agents have quit their jobs after missing a paycheck. 10% of TSA workers have called in sick after missing a paycheck. American travelers are spending hours in security check lines and missing flights because the Democrats are refusing to fund the DHS. And now the Democ…
16 Senators Miss DHS Funding Vote * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Once again, a Senate vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to pass. The Senate voted 47-37 on Friday to fund DHS. 60 votes are required to pass the measure. “Senate for a 5th time blocked Homeland Security Department funding legislation to reopen DHS partially shutdown for 35 days. 60 votes are needed. Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote Yes 16 Senators missed the vote that was held open for over two hours,” CSPAN Cap…
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