US Senate Rejects Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Risk Intensifies

Senate Vote Fails, Shutdown Risk Grows

On January 29, the U.S. Senate rejected a government funding bill after it failed to secure the necessary 60 votes. This failure significantly increases the likelihood of a partial government shutdown by the end of the month.

Agencies including the Department of Homeland Security will run out of operating funds by January 30. In the Senate, Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats hold 45, with two independents aligning with the Democratic caucus.

Democrats Block Homeland Security Funding

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that due to recent deadly confrontations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota, Democrats will oppose any bill that includes funding for Homeland Security.

• Federal funds expected to expire January 30
• Democrats refuse to support DHS funding
• Partisan divide widens, shutdown becomes more likely