US Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint laying path for billions for ICE, Border Patrol

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,495

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday intended to speed the way for billions for immigration enforcement, sending the measure to the House, where GOP lawmakers in that chamber need to adopt it to unlock the reconciliation process.

The 50-48 vote followed a marathon amendment voting session that Democrats used to highlight policy differences on cost-of-living issues and stalled federal emergency relief dollars for states.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and …

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