The Republican-led Senate began voting Wednesday on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol, after dropping controversial provisions that had delayed the legislation for weeks.
Key Takeaways
The Republican-led Senate began voting Wednesday on legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after dropping controversial funds for a White House ballroom and a settlement program. The $70 billion bill aims to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol, with Republicans using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic votes.
- Senate starts voting on $70 billion immigration enforcement funding
- Controversial White House ballroom funds removed from bill
- Democrats plan amendments challenging Trump's settlement fund
- Republicans need unity to pass the legislation
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| Bill Amount | 1 Difference | PBS reports a $70 billion bill, while CBS News mentions a $72 billion package. | ▼ |
| White House Ballroom Funds Removed | Broad Agreement | $1 billion in security funding for the Secret Service and Trump's East Wing renovation dropped. |
Bill Amount
▼PBS reports a $70 billion bill, while CBS News mentions a $72 billion package.
White House Ballroom Funds Removed
Broad Agreement$1 billion in security funding for the Secret Service and Trump's East Wing renovation dropped.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee's revised bill stripped out up to $1 billion in security funding for President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom and the Secret Service. According to CNBC, GOP leaders privately concluded that this provision risked derailing the broader immigration bill both politically and procedurally.
The legislation faced significant obstacles as Republicans navigated pushback from both Democrats and some within their own ranks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed confidence after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified that the administration would not move forward with a $1.776 billion settlement fund for political allies, per PBS NewsHour. However, Democrats plan to offer amendments challenging this assurance.
Republicans are using budget reconciliation to pass the legislation with a simple majority, but they must first navigate a series of amendment votes that could pose problems for the bill. As reported by CBS News, Senate Republicans have been seeking assurances from the administration about the fate of the controversial Justice Department fund, which sparked intense pushback on Capitol Hill.
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