Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats
Summary
The Senate is holding many votes to approve a plan by Republicans to fund immigration agencies, including ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection, without Democratic support. This plan uses a special budget process that requires only a simple majority and aims to fund these agencies through most of President Trump's current term.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans introduced a budget plan to fund immigration enforcement agencies for over three years.
- The funding would come through a process called budget reconciliation, needing only a simple Senate majority.
- The budget resolution could allow spending up to $70 billion for ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection.
- Democrats oppose the plan, demanding reforms to immigration enforcement before funding the agencies.
- A "vote-a-rama" began, where senators can propose unlimited changes and vote repeatedly.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will offer many amendments to oppose the GOP plan.
- DHS funding stalled after deadly shootings by federal agents and failed talks on reforms.
- The Department of Homeland Security is currently shut down, with President Trump ordering temporary pay for workers.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune hopes the House will approve DHS funding soon to avoid the agencies running out of money.
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