Full List of Republicans Voting Against Banning Trump's Weaponization Fund
Summary
The Senate voted 50-49 against a proposal to permanently ban President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund for people who say they were unfairly treated by the Biden administration. Only three Republican senators supported the ban, while most opposed it. Discussions on this fund and other Homeland Security funding continue in the Senate.Key Facts
- President Trump created a $1.776 billion fund to support people claiming unfair prosecution by the Biden administration.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed banning this fund permanently.
- The Senate voted 50 against and 49 in favor of Schumer’s proposal, so it did not pass.
- Three Republican senators—Susan Collins (Maine), Jon Husted (Ohio), and Dan Sullivan (Alaska)—voted for the ban.
- Most Republican senators voted against the ban, staying with their party’s position.
- The fund relates to the Department of Homeland Security budget debate.
- The acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund has been put on hold for now.
- The Senate is also discussing a $70 billion budget for immigration enforcement agencies, with more votes expected.
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