Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill

Posted/updated on: June 5, 2026 at 9:25 am

Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) heads for the Senate Chamber in between votes at the U.S. Capitol on June 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Senate began a marathon session of amendment votes on the $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate voted early Friday morning to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting against the bill. All other Senate Republicans voted for it, giving the legislation enough support to be narrowly approved. Republicans applauded as the bill was gaveled down early this morning.

The bill now heads to House of Representatives, which is not expected to take it up for consideration until next week.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill

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