Senate GOP delays reconciliation vote amid opposition to DOJ fund, ballroom
Summary
Senate Republicans postponed a vote on a $72 billion immigration funding bill because of disagreements over a $1 billion Secret Service security fund and a new Justice Department fund to compensate people who say they were unfairly targeted by the government. The delay comes as lawmakers prepare to go on Memorial Day break and discussions continue about how to handle these controversial parts of the bill.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans delayed voting on a reconciliation bill to fund immigration agencies and security.
- The bill includes $1 billion for Secret Service security, linked to renovations including a large White House ballroom.
- The Justice Department proposed a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to pay people claiming government unfair treatment.
- Some Republican senators oppose the new Justice Department fund and the ballroom security funding.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Senate Republicans to discuss concerns about the fund.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about the Justice Department fund.
- House Republicans, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, also oppose parts of the bill and question its transparency and costs.
- The Senate plans to adjourn for Memorial Day without voting, though President Trump wants the bill passed by June 1.
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