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Senate Blocks DHS Funding Amid Ongoing Shutdown Crisis

3/5/2026

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Senate Democrats blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 5, 2026, with a vote of 51-45, opposing it due to sufficient funding from prior legislation.
Every Democrat, except Sen. John Fetterman, voted against the measure, while Republicans argued that the ongoing conflict with Iran required the funding.
The impasse has extended the DHS shutdown into a fourth week, and negotiations continue amid significant gaps on funding and reform proposals.
President Trump announced the replacement of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

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Senate Democrats blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 5, 2026, with a vote of 51-45, opposing it due to sufficient funding from prior legislation.
Every Democrat, except Sen. John Fetterman, voted against the measure, while Republicans argued that the ongoing conflict with Iran required the funding.
The impasse has extended the DHS shutdown into a fourth week, and negotiations continue amid significant gaps on funding and reform proposals.
President Trump announced the replacement of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin.