Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns.
"All I can say is that the discussions have been very positive and productive, and hopefully headed in the right direction," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
So far, no California airports are on the list of locations where ICE agents have been deployed to help TSA with security.
Long Beach was among U.S. airports hit hardest by staffing shortages this weekend. More than 21% of TSA agents did not report for work on Saturday.
Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.
Firefighters and police officers stationed at Hollywood Burbank Airport asked travelers for help this week as they launched a "fill-the-boot" campaign to help TSA workers facing financial hardship.