Senate Deadlock Threatens Partial Shutdown
Senate stalls on key funding bill; Democrats still awaiting agreement, risking government dip.
On January 30, 2026, the Senate failed to pass a new budget package that would keep the federal government open until the end of September. The deal, negotiated by Senate Democrats with the White House, split the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from a bundle of five other bills, providing DHS with two extra weeks of funding. The Senate, however, must receive unanimous approval to move forward before midnight on Friday, when funding lapses. GOP Senator Lindsey Graham objected, citing concerns over ICE procedures and a phone‑records provision. A 45‑55 vote defeated the package, which required 60 votes, and costs of a partial shutdown could loom if the majority fails to reach consensus.
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