Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration Funding Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune postponed action on a reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement. The delay also avoided votes on a proposed $1.8 billion fund and security funding for a planned White House ballroom.
AxiosSenate Majority Leader John Thune decided to send the Senate home until June, postponing consideration of a reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement. 8 billion fund to compensate individuals the administration says were targeted by the former Biden Justice Department. It further avoided a vote on security funding for a planned White House ballroom.
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Sen. " Sen. " A White House official said the administration appreciated the conversation and feedback and looked forward to additional discussions.
Primary Outcomes and Further Pushback Sen.
Bill Cassidy lost a primary after President Trump endorsed his opponent. Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated by a Trump-backed candidate. President Trump also endorsed a Republican rival to Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas primary. Republicans are pushing back on a separate $1 billion request to fund the Secret Service and security for the planned White House ballroom.
Democrats are closing in on votes for a war powers resolution to limit presidential authority over the war with Iran. House GOP leadership canceled a vote on a war resolution after determining they lacked the votes to defeat it.
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Story Timeline
4 events- May 21, 2026
Sen. Dick Durbin stated Republicans found an ethical bridge too far.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy lost primary after Trump endorsement of opponent.
1 sourceAxios - This week
Rep. Thomas Massie defeated by Trump-backed candidate.
1 sourceAxios - Thursday
Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent Senate home until June.
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Potential Impact
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Senate action on immigration enforcement funding is delayed until June.
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House vote on war powers resolution was canceled due to lack of support.
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Additional meetings between administration and Senate Republicans are planned.
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