Senate Republicans Plan Reconciliation Process to Fund ICE and CBP Amid DHS Shutdown
Senate Republicans are preparing to use the budget reconciliation process to provide funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without Democratic support. This effort aims to address the ongoing partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has lasted into its second month. The plan has the support of President Donald Trump, with
Architect of the Capitol / Wikimedia (Public Domain)Senate Republicans are advancing a plan to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the budget reconciliation process by June 1. This approach allows them to bypass the need for Democratic votes in the Senate. The initiative comes as a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues into its second month.
The reconciliation process will front-load funding for ICE and CBP for the remainder of President Donald Trump's presidency. Reconciliation bills in the Senate require only a simple majority and are not subject to filibuster. Republicans must maintain unity within their party to pass the legislation successfully.
Preparation and Leadership Involvement Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo.
, and Sen. , met with President Donald Trump on Friday to discuss the funding package. Trump expressed support for the plan in a post on Truth Social.
Story Timeline
4 events- Upcoming: June 1, 2026
Senate Republicans aim to complete reconciliation bill funding ICE and CBP by this date.
1 sourceFox News - Friday, prior to April 13
Senators John Barrasso and Lindsey Graham met with President Trump to plan the funding package.
1 sourceFox News - Recent, second month ongoing
Partial DHS shutdown continues as Senate passed funding bill awaits House vote.
1 sourceFox News - Before two-week break
Senate passed a funding bill for ICE and parts of CBP amid shutdown.
1 sourceFox News
Potential Impact
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Reconciliation passage could end partial DHS shutdown by providing ICE and CBP funding.
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Unity among Republicans in Senate and House may determine bill's success.
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Funding for three years would stabilize immigration enforcement operations.
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Exclusion of other items like SAVE Act ensures compliance with reconciliation rules.
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Delayed House vote on Senate bill could prolong shutdown effects on border security.
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