House Republicans advanced a narrow party-line spending bill on Wednesday to fund border enforcement despite many Republicans hoping for broader measures that could boost their chances in the 2026 midterm elections.
The bill passed the House, 215-211, with no Republicans joining almost every single Democrat in opposition, and Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) voting “present.” GOP leadership held the vote open for over five hours, as they navigated demands from Republican hardliners and farm bill advocates.
Passing the bill kick-starts a monthlong sprint to craft a funding deal providing up to $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its sister agency, Border Patrol. President Donald Trump has said he wants the measure on his desk by June 1.
GOP lawmakers will pass the legislation using a process known as budget reconciliation. The parliamentary procedure allows tax and spending measures to skirt the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold. Given Democratic opposition to funding ICE,
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