WASHINGTON, D.C. (Erie News Now) – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding measure — known as a continuing resolution — to fund the government through Nov. 20. 

However, the measure failed in the Senate, after falling short of the 60 votes needed. Senate Republicans hold a 53-seat majority and will need Democratic support to pass any government funding bills due to the Senate filibuster, a rule that requires a 60-vote supermajority to end debate on most legislation. 

The House GOP spending measure includes an additional $30 million in security money for members of Congress and nearly $60 million for security for the executive and judicial branches. 

The proposed security boost comes after the House increased and extended home security and personal security payments for members earlier this week. It’s part of a separate pilot program that began this summer following the murders of two Minnesota state lawmakers. 

The extension of the program comes in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sep. 10 and will provide up to $10,000 a month for personal security and $20,000 for home security. The extension, however, expires on Nov. 21. 

Members of Congress expressed frustration with the new reality of safety concerns. 

“These things happen and people kind of expect them anymore. I think that’s a dangerous point. America should never be at that point,” said Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.). “As far as increasing security, there are going to be people that ask for increased security. I've always felt safe in the district that I'm in. I've always felt safe around the people I'm around. That doesn't eliminate the fact there are other people out there that you really don't know what's going on anymore,” he added. 

"It's a sad state of affairs when people in my role have to consider their personal security. But more importantly, the security of their families, both here in D.C. and back in their districts,” said Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.). 

"A really, really scary prospect to think about the fact that going out and just speaking to your constituents is a life-threatening exercise. I think it's an important step. I don't know the numbers and how it works out per person, but I would certainly support more security for lawmakers,” said Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.). 

The continuing resolution passed today was proposed by Republicans but failed in the Senate earlier this afternoon. Democrats are not on board with the Republican funding proposal. However, there is bipartisan support for boosting security dollars for lawmakers.