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Three vulnerable Republicans vote to ban DOJ from creating ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Three vulnerable Republicans vote to ban DOJ from creating ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Summary

Three Republican senators facing difficult reelection campaigns voted with Democrats to stop the Justice Department from creating a fund to prevent "weaponization," a plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The amendment they supported failed narrowly by one vote.

Key Facts

  • Three Republicans—Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan, and Jon Husted—voted with Democrats on an amendment.
  • The amendment aimed to block the Justice Department from making an "anti-weaponization" fund.
  • This fund was originally proposed by President Donald Trump.
  • The amendment was narrowly defeated, with a 49-50 vote.
  • The three Republican senators are in tough races this fall.
  • The vote took place in the U.S. Senate.
  • The exact purpose of the "anti-weaponization" fund relates to preventing misuse of government resources.
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