US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Summary
The US Senate, controlled by Republicans, passed a resolution to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Protection, moving a step closer to ending a government funding deadlock caused by debate over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The resolution now goes to the Republican-led House of Representatives, followed by committee work and more votes before becoming law.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans used a special rule called "budget reconciliation" to pass the funding resolution with a simple majority.
- The resolution allows for about $140 billion in deficit spending to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
- Some Republicans opposed the resolution, with two voting against it along with all Democrats.
- The House of Representatives must pass its own resolution before final legislation is made.
- The deadlock began due to opposition to President Trump’s deportation policies and funding for immigration enforcement.
- The funding fight led to a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and related problems like TSA staff shortages.
- Democrats have opposed the funding partly because of backlash against Trump’s immigration drive.
- The Senate also experienced a "vote-a-rama," where quick votes on many amendments were held after debate time expired.
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