On June 4, 2026, the Senate voted against an amendment proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) that aimed to redirect nearly $1.8 billion from the Department of Justice's 'anti-weaponization' fund to enhance efforts against fraud targeting U.S. taxpayers. The amendment was defeated with a significant majority.
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Senate Votes Against Tillis Amendment to Redirect DOJ Funding
The Senate rejected an amendment by Senator Thom Tillis to redirect $1.8 billion from the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund to anti-fraud initiatives. The vote took place on June 4, 2026, with a substantial majority opposing the amendment.
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Senate defeats Tillis plan to turn $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund into ‘anti-fraud’ fund
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