House passes measure to fund DHS as senators struggle to reach deal

The House on Thursday passed a GOP-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a third time, as lawmakers struggle to find a deal to end the 40-day partial government shutdown. 

The lower chamber approved the bill in a 218-206 vote, with four Democrats crossing the aisle to support the measure. The same lawmakers backed a similar bill in March: Reps. Henry Cuellar (Texas), Don Davis (N.C.), Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.).

Democrats have remained steadfast in their calls for reforms to immigration enforcement practices following the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota by federal agents. The White House and Democrats have exchanged counterproposals for weeks, but remain at an impasse over a final deal.

Earlier this week, Senate Republicans floated a proposal to immediately fund key Department of Homeland Security agencies through regular order, while routing funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal operations through a reconciliation package.

However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) rejected the........

© The Hill