Summary
Seven House Democrats voted for a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes money for ICE, during a recent vote. This decision received criticism from within their party, with calls for these Democrats to face primary challenges in the next elections. These Democrats argue that not funding the bill could harm other critical agencies like FEMA and TSA.
Key Facts
- Seven House Democrats supported a $64.4 billion bill to fund DHS, including $10 billion for ICE.
- The funding bill was passed with a 220-207 vote, with most Republicans and seven Democrats voting in favor.
- Some Democrats, including candidate Saikat Chakrabarti, criticized the vote, suggesting these members should be challenged in primaries.
- Representatives who voted for the bill include Tom Suozzi, Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, Laura Gillen, Jared Golden, Vicente Gonzalez, and Marie Glusenkamp Perez.
- Critics argue that increasing ICE funding contradicts opposition to ICE's enforcement methods.
- The funding decision came after an ICE-related shooting incident in Minneapolis.
- Some Democrats say not passing the bill would disrupt funding for disaster relief and other critical agencies.
- Republicans have a narrow majority in the House, affecting Democrats' influence on such votes.
