vote-a-rama

The Senate concluded a grueling 18-hour vote-a-rama focused on an immigration enforcement package. The session was part of a funding battle, highlighting legislative challenges in passing immigration-related measures.

Senate Republicans passed a bill authorizing $70 billion for immigration enforcement in a vote-a-rama session. The vote followed a prolonged process where Democrats forced Republicans to drop a $1 billion security fund for Trump’s White House ballroom.

Senate Republicans advanced ICE and Border Patrol funding through the end of President Trump's second term after defeating amendments targeting his priorities during an 18-hour 'vote-a-rama.' The party-line vote passed 52-47, with some GOP senators, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joining Democrats to oppose Trump-related provisions like the 'anti-weaponization fund' and White House renovations.

Republican and Democratic senators say Thursday’s vote-a-rama is prolonged because Sen. Bill Cassidy is working to block President Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy is consulting with Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to refine the language.

Democrats are forcing a vote on a $1.8bn settlement fund tied to Trump, while Republicans aim to pass $70bn in immigration-enforcement funding but must navigate a series of votes on contentious issues.

The Senate is conducting a 'vote-a-rama' session involving unlimited amendments to legislation related to ICE funding. Democrats are attempting to block a provision referred to as the 'anti-weaponization' fund.

Senate Republicans are defecting on President Donald Trump's priorities, including his White House ballroom project and paused 'anti-weaponization' fund, as a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill faces opposition. Twelve Republicans redirected funding for the fund, and seven defected on an amendment blocking funds for Trump's East Wing renovation without congressional approval.

Senators are conducting a marathon voting session, called a 'vote-a-rama,' that may include a vote on the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund, which a court temporarily blocked. The session is being reported by CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns.

The Senate is holding a marathon vote series to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without Democratic support. Republicans are seeking to pass the funding without assistance from Democrats.

The Senate voted 53-46 to advance a $70 billion plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol, enabling a series of amendments to be considered during a Thursday 'vote-a-rama'.

Republicans are attempting to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill through a Senate vote-a-rama, but face internal challenges over Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy have filed amendments to restrict the fund, while Democrats propose redirecting funds to other priorities. Additional amendments from both parties include proposals related to tax settlements, government transparency, and intelligence leadership.

Senate Republicans failed to attach the SAVE America Act to a funding bill after four GOP senators, including Mitch McConnell, voted against it during a late-night 'vote-a-rama' session. The proposal, which aimed to impose voter ID requirements and election reforms, lacked sufficient GOP support despite efforts by Sen. John Kennedy to push it through reconciliation rules.

The US Senate passed a resolution to fund ICE following a prolonged 'vote-a-rama' session. Republicans have initiated progress, but significant challenges remain in resolving the funding dispute for Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.

The Senate passed a budget resolution to fund Homeland Security immigration agencies after a prolonged 'vote-a-rama' session. The 50-48 vote saw Republicans Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski align with Democrats in opposition.

The Senate has started a marathon voting session, known as a 'vote-a-rama,' as Republicans proceed with a plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without Democratic support. The effort focuses on advancing funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).