Democrats are refusing votes for a proposed deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), despite the absence of ICE reforms. The proposal, negotiated by Senate Republicans, would fund 94 percent of DHS immediately and would address Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) later in a reconciliation bill. However, Democrats are wary of the deal, claiming they will only support it if they secure reforms to the agency. The deal would give Democrats more time to negotiate reforms regarding ICE and use-of-force policies during the month-long budget reconciliation process. However Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford called the counteroffer "not real" and contained nine new demands for DHS funding. The partial government shutdown is three days away from breaking the record for the longest shutdown in history.