WATCH: The House voted to approve a short-term bill to fund the entire DHS for eight weeks, sending the measure back to the Senate, where the top Democrat says it is "dead on arrival."

The House approved a short-term funding bill to keep the Department of Homeland Security operating for eight weeks, advancing the measure to the Senate for consideration. The top Senate Democrat has already signaled opposition, declaring the bill "dead on arrival" in that chamber, suggesting the measure faces significant headwinds for passage. The vote reflects ongoing partisan disagreement over DHS funding levels and priorities, a recurring flash point in budget negotiations. The eight-week duration is a temporary measure that would buy time for lawmakers to negotiate a longer-term funding agreement. Without Senate approval or an alternative agreement, DHS would face a funding lapse.