Senate votes to advance $70B plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol, setting up Thursday ‘vote-a-rama’
The Senate has voted to advance a $70 billion funding plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. This decision sets the stage for a series of amendments to be debated in a 'vote-a-rama' on Thursday. The plan has faced opposition, particularly regarding a controversial settlement fund for victims of government actions.
- ▪The Senate voted 53-46 along party lines to start debate on the funding plan.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the goal is to get the base bill passed.
- ▪Democrats plan to propose amendments to permanently ban a settlement fund linked to government weaponization.
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Politics Senate votes to advance $70B plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol, setting up Thursday ‘vote-a-rama’ By Samuel Chamberlain Published June 4, 2026, 8:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to start debate on a $70 billion plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, moving one step closer to passing one of the Trump administration’s most pressing priorities.
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