Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, after voting for a 60-day continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to pay TSA employees, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement:

"Today, House Republicans voted once again to stand with TSA agents, fund the Department of Homeland Security, and restore order at our Nation's airports," said Rep. Kelly. "During a time of heightened global tensions -- and with increasingly long lines and delays at our Nation's airports, including Pittsburgh International Airport -- it's long past time for Senate Democrats to join congressional Republicans to fund DHS. They are shamefully playing games with our national security and our daily lives."

BACKGROUND

Today's vote by Rep. Kelly and House Republicans is the fourth vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security and to end the 42-day shutdown.

A 60-vote majority is needed to advance a funding bill in the Senate, meaning Senate Democrats must join Republicans to fund DHS.

Democrats have prolonged the shutdown by refusing to vote for funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).