The federal government remains on the verge of another shutdown after the Senate blocked an appropriations bill that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have called to reduce DHS funding, arguing that the money has funded abuses of power during ICE’s immigration operations. pic.twitter.com/PQRSJUBkuM — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 27, 2026At the end of Thursday’s Senate vote, it was revealed the bill was rejected by a count of 55-45. The bill requires 60 to pass through the Senate, meaning it needs a whopping 33% more votes. Every Senate Democrat voted against the bill, and they were joined by eight Republicans.