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Senate Set to Vote on DHS Funding and Sports Amendment

3/22/2026

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The U.S. Senate will vote this weekend on funding to end the 35-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
On Saturday, the Senate will vote on an amendment to the SAVE America Act banning transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is nominated for DHS secretary.
His nomination advanced in committee by an 8-7 vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will not recess until a DHS funding bill is passed.

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The U.S. Senate will vote this weekend on funding to end the 35-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
On Saturday, the Senate will vote on an amendment to the SAVE America Act banning transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is nominated for DHS secretary.
His nomination advanced in committee by an 8-7 vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will not recess until a DHS funding bill is passed.