The Senate began a series of votes on Thursday regarding a $70 billion budget reconciliation package aimed at funding immigration enforcement agencies. During the voting process, Senate Republicans defeated an amendment proposed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) with a vote of 49-50. This amendment sought to prevent the Department of Justice from creating a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' program.
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Senate Votes on Budget Reconciliation Package and Amendments
The Senate is currently voting on a $70 billion budget reconciliation package focused on immigration enforcement. An amendment by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to block funding for an 'anti-weaponization' program was defeated by Senate Republicans.
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