US EditionSenate Republicans Advance $70 Billion ICE, Border Patrol Funding Plan
The 50-48 vote advances a three-year funding plan as Republicans use budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition and send the measure to the House.
- On Thursday, Senate Republicans advanced a $70 billion funding plan for ICE and Border Patrol using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition and resolve a funding stalemate persisting since mid-February.
- Budget reconciliation allows the 53-member Republican majority to bypass the 60-vote threshold, requiring only a simple majority. Funding for most Department of Homeland Security operations expired nine weeks ago, necessitating this legislative maneuver.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the plan, stating the resolution funds "critical functions," while Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer claimed Republicans prioritize "masked agents occupying our streets" over lowering household costs.
- Late Wednesday, senators began a marathon "vote-a-rama" to process amendments before a final vote on Thursday. If passed, the measure moves to the House, where Speaker of the House Mike Johnson faces pressure from conservatives.
- Polling data indicates healthcare costs remain a priority for voters, complicating the Republican push to fulfill 2024 campaign promises for mass deportations. Senator Cynthia Lummis urged colleagues to maximize conservative wins during this reconciliation process.
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Senate Passes Budget To Fund ICE, Border Patrol – Here Are The Republicans Who Voted Against It
Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion budget resolution last night. The resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s term. It was approved by a vote of 50-48. New York Post reported: Senate Republicans voted early Thursday to adopt a $70 billion budget resolution to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Trump’s term in the latest attempt to fully reopen the Depa…
U.S. Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
The U.S. Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.
After hours of late-night debate, the Senate passed a Republican budget framework by a vote of 50 to 48, allowing for funding for border agencies without Democratic support. The measure now needs to be approved by the House of Representatives.
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