WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion funding bill for immigration enforcement operations, including major support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, early Friday, Senate leaders said.
The legislation, which cleared on a 52-47 vote with no Democratic support, provides funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection through the end of President Donald Trump's term in 2029, according to congressional records. It now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
The bill allocates approximately $38.6 billion to ICE and $22.6 billion to CBP and Border Patrol, along with additional funds for related Department of Homeland Security needs, officials reported. It was advanced using budget reconciliation procedures to bypass a potential filibuster.
"Today's vote delivers critical resources to secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws," Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a statement.
The measure faced delays amid debates over an unrelated proposed settlement fund, but ultimately passed without restrictions on that separate initiative. One Republican senator, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, voted against the bill.
Democrats criticized the legislation as providing unchecked resources without additional oversight or reforms. The funding builds on previous allocations approved in recent years for immigration enforcement.
The developments come as the Trump administration has prioritized expanded deportation efforts. Details on specific breakdowns for certain programs within the bill remained subject to final implementation.
As of Monday, the House had not yet scheduled a vote on the measure. Congressional staff continued to review the text for any technical adjustments before further action. No immediate comments were available from the White House on the next steps.
Officials indicated that enactment of the bill would provide multi-year stability for agency operations. Further updates on the legislative process were expected in coming days.
