News from The Hill: Chaos in House as lawmakers reject DHS bill

News from The Hill Chaos in House as lawmakers reject DHS bill By Rebecca Shabad A short-term funding measure to keep the Department of Homeland Security open (DHS) was defeated on Friday in a stunning vote that could result in a partial government shutdown at midnight. The bill failed 203-224, with 51 Republicans voting against legislation that was set to fund DHS and its associated agencies through March 19. Twelve Democrats voted for it. The vote is a shocking defeat for Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and his leadership team, who had scrambled to bring the three-week funding bill to the floor ahead of the looming deadline. Read more here.