House passes three Department spending bills

Seven House Democrats Join Republicans to Approve DHS Funding

On Thursday, the House took a pivotal step toward averting a government shutdown, passing a standalone Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill with unexpected bipartisan support.

The bill passed 220-207, with seven Democrats crossing party lines to vote with Republicans, despite opposition from Democratic leadership over concerns about insufficient oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A separate package of three spending bills for departments like War, Education, and Health and Human Services passed overwhelmingly at 341-88, with 149 Democrats in favor. Both measures are part of a larger $1.2 trillion funding package aimed at preventing a shutdown by Jan. 30, marking a significant legislative push as the deadline looms.

Yet, the DHS bill's passage has ignited fierce debate over immigration enforcement policies and the balance of power in federal funding. Critics on the left argue it lacks teeth to curb ICE operations, while supporters see it as a return to fiscal responsibility.

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Breaking Down the House Vote Dynamics