Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
The bill was passed without an amendment to address the anti-weaponization fund.
ByAllison Pecorin and Lalee Ibssa
June 5, 2026, 5:37 AM
The Senate voted early Friday morning to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting against the bill. All other Senate Republicans voted for it, giving the legislation enough support to be narrowly approved. Republicans applauded as the bill was gaveled down early this morning.
The bill now heads to House of Representatives, which is not expected to take it up for consideration until next week.
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