Senate to vote again on funding DHS as tempers flare over impasse

CBS News
March 12, 2026
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The Senate will vote again on funding the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial shutdown and impasse.

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The ongoing partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security could affect services related to border security and immigration.

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The Senate is scheduled to conduct another vote on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This action comes nearly a month into a partial shutdown, which has been exacerbated by an impasse over immigration enforcement agency reforms. The ongoing dispute has led to a contentious situation regarding the funding of DHS.

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The Senate is scheduled to conduct another vote on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

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