Senate Democrats block bill to fund DHS, spurning increased GOP pressure
The Hill
by Al WeaverMarch 5, 2026
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), spurning pressure from Republicans who argued the conflict with Iran has heightened the need to end the agency shutdown. Senators voted 51-45 on the measure that would have funded DHS for the remainder of fiscal 2026, with every Democrat —…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026