NewsNBC Miami PoliticsMay 21, 2026Miami-Dade County
Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration and Border Funding Package
Senate Republican leaders have postponed a vote on a $70 billion funding package for ICE and Border Patrol until June due to internal disagreements over a separate $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The delay means Congress will miss the June 1 deadline set by President Trump for the bill's passage.
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The delay stalls $70 billion in planned funding for ICE and Border Patrol and pushes back the timeline for a controversial $1.776 billion Justice Department fund, affecting federal agency operations and security-related spending.
Key Facts
- Senate Republican leaders postponed a vote on a $70 billion immigration funding package until June.
- The delay is caused by internal GOP disagreement over a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by the Justice Department.
- The $70 billion package covers funding for ICE and Border Patrol.
- The bill includes a separate $1 billion request for White House ballroom security measures, which faces Republican resistance.
- The Senate will not hold further votes until June 1.
- The House of Representatives is expected to follow the Senate's lead and pause legislative activity for the Memorial Day holiday.
- The June 1 deadline set by President Trump for the bill's passage will not be met.
- The funding package is being pursued via a 'reconciliation' process, which allows for passage with only Republican votes.