House Republicans Split Over DHS Deal That Delays ICE Funding Vote

A Republican-backed deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now on the table but it’s not fully locked in.

According to Reuters and AP reporting, Senate and House GOP leaders aligned on a two-step plan that would fund most of DHS immediately while delaying funding for immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol.

That split is exactly where tensions remain.

House Republicans are divided, with some refusing to support any bill that doesn’t fully fund border enforcement upfront, Axios reported. Meanwhile, the Senate already passed its version, increasing pressure on the House to act.

The shutdown has stretched nearly seven weeks, disrupting TSA operations and leaving thousands of workers unpaid, though President Trump has stepped in to restore some pay through executive action.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats secured “zero” of their demands in the deal, underscoring how partisan the fight remains.

The next move now rests with House Republicans and whether the votes are actually there.

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