House to Vote on War Powers, DHS Funding as Shutdown Continues

Senate vote on ending government shutdown also planned amid tensions over Trump's Iran actions

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The House and Senate are set to vote today on measures related to the ongoing government shutdown and President Trump's military actions against Iran. The House plans to vote on a war powers resolution to restrict Trump's ability to carry out further strikes against Iran, as well as legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid the partial government shutdown. The Senate is also scheduled to vote on ending the government shutdown, though a compromise remains elusive.

Why it matters

The votes come amid heightened tensions following Trump's recent military strikes against Iran and the resulting partial government shutdown, which has left key DHS agencies unfunded. Democrats are pushing to rein in Trump's war powers and immigration agenda, while Republicans are stressing the urgency to fully fund DHS for national security reasons.

The details

The House is expected to vote down the war powers resolution, while the DHS funding bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Senate Democrats are demanding ICE reforms, such as requiring agents to remove face masks and obtain warrants, before supporting DHS appropriations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has blamed Democrats for the "political pawn" of the shutdown, while House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused them of playing "political games."

  • The House returns at 10 a.m. ET today, Thursday, March 5, to vote on the war powers resolution and DHS funding.
  • The Senate also returns at 10 a.m. ET today with a vote on ending the government shutdown on the schedule, though a DHS funding compromise remains elusive.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who ordered military strikes against Iran, prompting the House vote on war powers.

John Thune

The Senate Majority Leader who has blamed Democrats for the "political pawn" of the government shutdown.

Chuck Schumer

The Senate Minority Leader who, along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, says they will continue to vote against DHS funding unless ICE reforms are made.

Kristi Noem

The DHS Secretary whose testimony on March 3 heightened tensions and led to bipartisan calls for her resignation.

Mike Johnson

The House Speaker who said Democrats were playing "political games" and that the military action in Iran has caused increased US security concerns.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.