The US Senate voted 52-47 to approve legislation providing $70 billion in funding for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a three-year period. This decision was made early on Friday morning, concluding a partial government shutdown that began in February. The vote, which took place at 5 AM, did not receive any support from Democratic senators and followed a lengthy session where several proposed amendments were rejected. The House of Representatives is yet to vote on the legislation.
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Senate Approves $70 Billion Funding for Immigration Enforcement
The US Senate has passed a bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies with a budget of $70 billion, ending a partial government shutdown. The vote, which occurred early on Friday morning, was 52-47 and did not receive any support from Democratic senators.
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Senate approves $70bn for immigration crackdown amid splits over Trump fund
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Senate Approves $70 Billion Funding for Immigration Enforcement
