House passes sprawling spending package as Democrats split over ICE funding
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WASHINGTON — A small band of moderate House Democrats teamed with Republicans on Thursday to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, overcoming a revolt by most Democrats furious about ICE’s aggressive operations in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The vote was 220-207, with seven Democrats breaking with their party and voting yes.
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Main Idea: The House passed a major Homeland Security funding bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson celebrating the result while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and most Democrats broke with the package over ICE funding.
Key Points:
- The House voted 220-207 to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with seven Democrats joining Republicans and one Republican voting no.
- Jeffries and other Democratic leaders opposed the bill because they said ICE needs stronger limits and more accountability.
- The wider spending package also included other agency funding and an amendment to repeal a Senate-passed law that let some Republican senators sue over Jan. 6 phone record collection.
- The bill now goes to the Senate and is meant to keep the government funded through the end of September.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
House fights over ICE funding could delay a shutdown deal and disrupt paychecks, services, and agency operations for workers and households.
Positive Impact
Passing the spending package may keep the government open and fund programs like child care, housing aid, mental health, and Pell Grants.
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Major political bloc split over ICE funding and central to the article’s framing.
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