Senate

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Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

Mar 20, 2026
Funding Deadline

DHS funding expires at midnight after a failed cloture vote in the Senate.
Mar 20, 2026
Nationwide Disruptions

Airports across the U.S. report significant delays as the shutdown takes effect.
Mar 18, 2026
Republican Counter-Offer

Senate Republicans demand additional border enforcement provisions be added to the bill.
Mar 15, 2026
Initial Funding Proposal

Senate leadership introduces a clean funding bill to avoid a DHS shutdown.

Stories mentioning Senate 1

Senate Fails to Fund DHS as Shutdown Triggers Nationwide Airport Disruptions

The U.S. Senate has failed to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, extending a partial government shutdown that is now causing significant delays at major airports. The impasse centers on border security policy, leaving thousands of essential security personnel working without pay.

Mar 20, 2026 2 sources