House lawmakers passed Homeland Security funding by voice vote Thursday, ending a 75-day partial shutdown that became the longest in U.S. history. The move comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) agreed to a two-track funding deal earlier this month.
Funding Deal Splits DHS Agencies
The agreement first passed regular appropriations for most of DHS, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, which remain funded under existing legislation. A separate budget reconciliation process will provide additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, addressing concerns from House Republicans who opposed defunding law enforcement.
House lawmakers revolted over passing DHS funding without addressing ICE and Border Patrol, seeing it as a direct betrayal of enforcement priorities.
The House also passed a budget resolution Wednesday night, initiating the process to allocate billions in new funding for immigration enforcement. This move aims to secure the border and prioritize American sovereignty, a core issue for economic nationalists.
The shutdown, which began over disputes on immigration policy and funding priorities, has strained federal workers and national security operations. Ending it marks a critical step in restoring stability and reinforcing enforcement measures.