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But the Department of Homeland Security will get just two weeks of funding so lawmakers can negotiate new immigration law enforcement reforms.
Top House Appropriations Democrat Rosa DeLauro told the House Rules Committee that's why she's a yes.
But not all House Democrats are on the same page.
Many argue DHS should be reformed now.
The Senate approved the bipartisan plan last week following a rare deal between Senate Democrats and the Trump White House.
House Republicans are expected to support President Trump's call to vote yes.
Democrats' demands in the wake of Alex Preddy's death by federal agents in Minneapolis include new rules for DHS's use of warrants, use of force, and cooperation with local law enforcement.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they also want removal of masks and implementation of required body cameras.
Without a deal, Democrats say they won't help with the votes needed to advance a six-bill appropriations package today.
That means in addition to DHS, the Departments of Defense, Labor and Health and Human Services could lose funding at the end of the day Friday.
Good morning, Leila.
Well, in some ways, it changed everything.
The Senate is supposed to vote today to advance this $1.3 trillion package.
It's a six-bill package, and one of those funds DHS, while the other five addresses other parts of the government.
And yesterday, we heard Democrats detail this list of reforms they want to see input implemented before they support the DHS funding after federal immigration officers shot and killed Alex Preddy in Minneapolis over the weekend.
So what are they asking for?
They want to pass those five other spending bills in the package and leave DHS out while they renegotiate those terms.
Schumer told reporters he also wants new rules set around warrants.