Senate passes immigration enforcement funding Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after a prolonged voting period that centered on President Trump’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund. Despite attempts to codify its removal, the fund was ultimately blocked through a bipartisan amendment that repurposed the money for Capitol Police. The bill now moves to the House, while a separate measure to extend spy powers failed.

• Senate Republicans approved $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
• The vote followed a lengthy marathon session, including numerous amendment votes.
• A contentious “anti-weaponization” fund, intended for Jan. 6 defendants, was a major point of contention.
• Acting AG Todd Blanche stated the fund would not be revived, leading to its removal from the bill.
• An amendment to block the fund and repurpose it for injured Capitol Police officers failed at a 60-vote threshold, with six Republicans joining Democrats.
• A compromise amendment by Sen. Thom Tillis blocked the “anti-weaponization” fund and redirected money to the DOJ’s fraud task force, but failed without Democratic support.
• Several Republicans broke with their party to support amendments blocking funds for a ballroom project and preventing Tina Peters from receiving a payout.
• Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to vote ‘no’ on the overall immigration bill.
• The bill now proceeds to the House for consideration.
• An unrelated vote to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act failed due to a protest over surveillance reforms.