In an all‑night session on Thursday,Senate Republicans cleared a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, edging it toward the House after a grueling series of amendment votes. The vote‑a‑rama tested party unity, with a handful of GOP senators breaking ranks on language tied to a contentious fund for Jan. 6 defendants.

Night‑Long Vote‑a‑Rama Clears $70 Billion Bill

The final tally came after senators voted through the early hours, finally passing the enforcement measure that alllocates $70 billion for border security, ICE operations, and related programs. According to the source report, the marathon session stretched into Thursday night, marking one of the longest procedural battles in recent Senate history.

Five GOP Senators Block Tina Peters Payout in Anti‑Weaponization Fund

Among the amendments, a group of five Republican senators voted against a provision that would have allowed Tina Peters,a Trump‑aligned election official convicted of vote‑tampering, to receive money from the so‑called anti‑weaponization fund . The source notes this break with party leadership highlighted the electoral sensitivity of the issue.

Senator Susan Collins Casts Milestone 10,000th Vote

During the extended session, Senator Susan Collins (R‑ME) recorded her 10,000th Senate vote, a personal milestone noted in the report. Collins’ vote came as the chamber wrestled with amendments that sought to attach unrelated security funding for the White House East Wing ballroom to the immigration bill.

Anti‑Weaponization Fund Redirected to DOJ Fraud Task Force

Initially, President Trump had asked that the immigration bill include funding for the East Wing ballroom, but resistance forced a compromise. Republicans introduced an amendment that blocked the controversial anti‑weaponization fund—intended to compensate Jan. 6 defendants—and instead redirected those dollars to the Department of Justice’s fraud task force, according to the source.

What Remains Unclear About the Bill’s House Journey

While the Senate has cleared its version, the source points out that the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain. Democrats have hisotrically refused to fund ICE without reforms to officer conduct, and it is unclear whether any concessions will be made before the final months of the Trump administration. Additionally, the impact of the redirected anti‑weaponization money on DOJ fraud investigations has yet to be quantified.