Senate Kicks Off Marathon Vote Session on $70 billion Bill to Fund Immigration Enforcement

The Senate began its lengthy vote session on June 4 on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement.
The session, known as a vote-a-rama, was made possible after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on June 2 that the Trump administration would abandon plans for a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for individuals claiming harm by the federal government.
Democrats are preparing to force Republicans into a long series of politically sensitive votes during the vote-a-rama surrounding the immigration enforcement bill.
On June 3, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats would introduce amendments addressing the cost of living, tariffs, immigration enforcement practices, and the conflict involving Iran….