John Fetterman

U.S. Senator (D-PA) - Broke with Democratic caucus on funding vote

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partial shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. on February 14, 2026, has entered its second week after Congress recessed without passing funding legislation. The standoff stems from Democratic demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) restrictions following fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis last month. Most of DHS's 272,000 employees—including 61,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners—continue working without pay, with new emergency measures suspending trusted traveler programs amid rising staffing strains.

Updated 6 days ago

U.S. Senator (D-PA) - Only Democrat planning to vote for spending package

A brief three-day partial government shutdown ended February 3 when the House passed the Senate's split funding package 217-214 and President Trump signed it into law, providing full-year appropriations for five agencies through September while extending Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding via a two-week continuing resolution through February 13. The shutdown stemmed from Senate Democrats blocking a $1.2 trillion spending package on January 29 after two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis within three weeks, prompting President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to negotiate the funding split.

Updated Feb 5