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Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding, Risk Government Shutdown

2/17/2026

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Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on February 17, 2026, risking a government shutdown.
The vote was 52-47, with nearly all Democrats opposing the bill.
Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized the administration's announcement to pull immigration agents from Minnesota, arguing that executive actions could be easily reversed.
Negotiations continue as the parties remain deeply divided, with Democrats pressing for legislative accountability.

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Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on February 17, 2026, risking a government shutdown.
The vote was 52-47, with nearly all Democrats opposing the bill.
Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized the administration's announcement to pull immigration agents from Minnesota, arguing that executive actions could be easily reversed.
Negotiations continue as the parties remain deeply divided, with Democrats pressing for legislative accountability.