"Lawmakers have still not passed a funding bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security subagencies affected by the record-breaking partial government shutdown, now in its ninth week."
"House Republican speaker Mike Johnson took no action to advance a Senate-passed measure that would reopen agencies like the Transport Security Administration and Coast Guard, but withhold funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement."
"Johnson is also facing pressure from hardline House Republicans members who argue that the Senate bill hands Democrats a win."
"Senators will also spend much of today debating the Save America act, the president's restrictive voter ID proposal that would require proof of US citizenship for new voters."
The Senate returns to work as the House holds a brief session before regular business resumes. Lawmakers have not passed a funding bill to reopen DHS subagencies during the ongoing government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson did not advance a Senate measure to reopen agencies while withholding funds for ICE and border patrol. Democrats demand stronger immigration enforcement measures. Johnson faces pressure from hardline Republicans against the Senate bill. A new tax package with immigration funding is being considered to avoid further standoffs. Senators will also debate the Save America act, which faces challenges in passing.
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