Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight

March 21, 2026

TL;DR

The Senate failed for the fifth time to advance a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
The DHS has been shut down since February 14th, impacting air travel with TSA staff shortages.
Democrats are demanding reforms to immigration enforcement practices as a condition for funding.
Bipartisan meetings between senators and border czar Tom Homan have occurred, but negotiations are ongoing with no breakthrough.
The White House has made counteroffers, including proposals on body cameras and limiting civil immigration enforcement, but Democrats find them insufficient.
Lawmakers are considering a procedural vote on Saturday to fund the TSA individually due to the escalating chaos.

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