Summary
The Senate failed to advance a government funding package due to a procedural vote where seven Republican senators joined Democrats. This disagreement is mainly about funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid calls for reforms after recent federal enforcement incidents. The Senate needed 60 votes to break a filibuster, but the motion did not pass.
Key Facts
- The Senate vote ended 45–55, blocking the government funding package from moving forward.
- Seven Republican senators voted with Democrats to stop the bill.
- The Republicans who voted against the bill are Rand Paul, Ted Budd, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Ashley Moody, Rick Scott, and Tommy Tuberville.
- The funding package includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, particularly ICE.
- Democrats demand significant reforms to ICE after recent enforcement actions resulted in fatalities.
- The Senate needed 60 votes to overcome a filibuster and proceed with the funding package.
- Senate Majority Whip John Thune voted against the bill to enable a quick reconsideration vote.
