Archive · 25 Jan 2026
House Democrats Oppose ICE Funding Bill
Most House Democrats recently voted against a bill to give money to the Department of Homeland Security.
They did this because they think the bill doesn't have enough rules to control what ICE and CBP agents can do, especially after recent shootings in Minneapolis.
The bill passed in the House, but now it needs to go to the Senate.
In the Senate, at least seven Democrats need to support it for the bill to pass.
Democrats are worried about how these agencies operate and want more restrictions on their actions.
If they don't get their way, there might be another government shutdown.
Nearly all House Democrats (207 out of 213) voted against a Department of Homeland Security funding bill.
The main concern was the lack of limits on ICE and CBP agent actions, intensified by recent shootings in Minneapolis.
The bill passed the House but faces a tougher path in the Senate, with Democrats threatening to block it.
At least seven Democratic votes are needed in the Senate for the bill to pass, which is uncertain due to opposition.
The opposition has raised the risk of another US government shutdown, with funding set to expire on January 31.
- Who
- House Democrats and Senate Democrats
- What
- Oppose a Department of Homeland Security funding bill due to concerns over ICE and CBP agent actions and recent shootings
- When
- This week, with funding set to expire on January 31
- Where
- United States House of Representatives and Senate
- Why
- Due to concerns over lack of limits on ICE and CBP agent actions, intensified by recent shootings in Minneapolis
Democrats
Republicans
DHS Funding Bill
Democrats
Oppose due to lack of limits on ICE and CBP agent actions, intensified by recent shootings.
Republicans
Support the bill, including full funding for DHS, despite Democratic opposition.
Government Shutdown
Democrats
Will block spending bills to protest DHS funding, risking a government shutdown.
Republicans
Seek Democratic support to avoid a shutdown, but face growing resistance.
- Bill
- Department of Homeland Security funding bill
- House Vote
- 207 Democrats voted against, 6 in favor
- Senate Requirement
- At least 7 Democratic votes needed for passage
- Main Concern
- Lack of limits on ICE and CBP agent actions, intensified by recent shootings
- Bill Status
- Passed House, pending in Senate
- Funding Expiration
- January 31
- Recent Shootings
- Alex Pretti and Renee Good shot by federal agents in Minneapolis
Sources
ICE Shooting Minneapolis: How are Democrats Reacting After Federal Agents Killed a Man in Twin Cities
Will Alex Pretti, Renee Good's Shootings In Minneapolis Lead To Government Shutdown? What Senate Leader Chuck Schumer Said
