Senate Republicans Remove $1 Billion Ballroom Security Provision From Budget Bill
Senate Republicans withdrew a $1 billion funding request for security enhancements at a proposed White House ballroom from a revised budget reconciliation bill. The change was formalized in updated text released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
abcnews.go.comSenate Republicans removed a $1 billion provision for security enhancements at a proposed White House ballroom from a revised budget reconciliation bill. The decision was reached during the Memorial Day recess and confirmed when the Senate Judiciary Committee released updated bill text on Wednesday.
In a 53-47 procedural vote on Wednesday, the Senate advanced legislation funding federal agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. Lawmakers will now debate the bill and consider amendments before a final vote that could extend into Thursday.
If the measure passes the Senate, it will move to the House of Representatives and then to the president's desk for approval. The funding withdrawal follows a security incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner in April.
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