Key facts
- Senate Democrats blocked a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund initiated by Donald Trump.
- The vote occurred during a 'vote-a-rama' on an ICE funding bill.
- The amendment was sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
- The amendment was defeated by a vote of 49-50.
- Some Republicans sought to prohibit the fund's use for Jan. 6 rioters.
Senate Democrats have blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that was initiated by Donald Trump. The move occurred during a "vote-a-rama" on a $70 billion budget reconciliation package aimed at funding immigration enforcement agencies. The amendment, sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, was defeated by a vote of 49-50. Some Republicans want to amend the bill to prohibit the Trump administration from setting up the "anti-weaponization" fund that could pay Jan. 6 rioters. This action has reportedly caused infighting among Republicans.