Three Republican Senators, Susan Collins of Maine, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, and Jon Husted of Ohio, voted alongside Democrats for an amendment aimed at preventing the Justice Department from establishing an 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by President Trump. The amendment did not pass, with a final vote tally of 49 in favor and 50 against.
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Three Republican Senators Vote Against Proposed DOJ Fund
Three Republican Senators voted with Democrats on an amendment to block the creation of a proposed Justice Department fund. The amendment failed with a vote of 49-50.
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