Senate Advances GOP Budget Resolution To Fund ICE, CBP
Senate Republicans advanced a 52-46 budget resolution to start reconciliation aimed at roughly $70 billion to fund immigration enforcement through the rest of President Trump’s term.
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Overview
The Senate voted 52-46 to proceed to a GOP budget resolution that begins the reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
The draft fiscal 2026 resolution calls on the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees to draft reconciliation legislation by May 15 that would provide up to $70 billion, expected to sustain the agencies for 3.5 years.
Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham said Republicans were moving forward to secure the border, while Democrats including Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Patty Murray said they would oppose the plan and prepare amendments focused on costs and ICE restrictions.
The resolution technically allows each of two authorizing committees to increase the deficit by up to $70 billion, potentially permitting up to $140 billion in new spending, though GOP aides said the package's target would remain about $70 billion.
A vote-a-rama of unlimited amendments could begin later this week as senators offer changes, and President Trump set a June 1 deadline for Republicans to pass a reconciliation bill funding immigration agencies.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this coverage neutrally, using straightforward factual language and balanced sourcing. They report actions and consequences (Republicans release a budget, DHS may be unable to pay workers), and include quotes from both Sen. Patty Murray and Speaker Mike Johnson. The piece emphasizes legislative mechanics over evaluative or partisan framing.