Politics
US Congress Passes Bill Funding Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol. The vote follows weeks of debate and marks a significant victory for President Trump's agenda.
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The Verge
Congress narrowly voted to fund President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda, giving the Department of Homeland Security $70 billion over the next three years. The house voted 214 to 212 in favor of the reconciliation bill Tuesday, following the Senate's 52-47 vote last Friday morning. The vote
2026-06-09 21:34 UTC
NPR
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
2026-06-09 21:26 UTC
The Hill
House Republicans on Tuesday passed a package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that had stalled in the Senate for weeks passed the lower chamber by a vote o
2026-06-09 21:25 UTC