Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight marathon session known as a 'vote-a-rama'. The legislation funds ICE and the Border Patrol through 2029, rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund. This move represents a significant shift in immigration policy, prioritizing enforcement funding over structural bans on specific funds.
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Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after overnight voting session
Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama
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Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Package Despite GOP Divisions