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House passes DHS funding bill, ending record shutdown that began February 14.
The House has passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, bringing an end to a shutdown that began February 14, 2025. This action follows the Senate's unanimous approval of the same funding measure one month earlier, leaving the House as the final legislative hurdle.
The extended shutdown created significant hardship for DHS workers throughout its duration. The resolution marks the conclusion of what became a protracted funding dispute between chambers, with the Senate having resolved its position substantially ahead of the House vote.
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Shutdown sequence: Senate action, month-long delay, House resolution
The Senate unanimously approved DHS funding one month before the House acted. The shutdown began February 14, 2025 and persisted through this legislative lag. House passage finally ended the impasse, creating a documented timeline of the funding dispute's progression across both chambers.
Record-duration shutdown created material consequences for agency workforce
The DHS shutdown lasted since February 14, 2025, imposing sustained operational and financial strain on federal workers. The House funding passage provided relief from conditions that accumulated throughout the extended closure, addressing the documented hardship experienced across the department.