House Republicans Blast Senate GOP for “Surrender” on ICE Funding Deal
A shutdown fight over immigration funding is now exposing a deep divide inside the Republican Party, as House conservatives turn on Senate GOP leaders.
The clash centers on a Senate-passed bill that funds most of Homeland Security but excludes ICE, a move House Republicans rejected outright.
According to reporting from The Guardian and Reuters, Senate Republicans backed the compromise to reopen agencies, while House GOP leaders demanded full ICE and border enforcement funding.
That split has stalled any resolution, with the House passing its own short-term funding plan and the Senate leaving Washington for a two-week recess.
The move triggered backlash from MAGA-aligned lawmakers, who argue Senate Republicans abandoned negotiations after approving a bill they oppose.
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“This surrender by Senate Republicans was passed in the middle of the night and then the entire Senate decided to go home,” Rep. Nancy Mace said.
The fallout is extending a shutdown that has already disrupted airports, left federal workers unpaid, and intensified political pressure on both parties.
It also signals a broader divide over immigration strategy, with House conservatives pushing aggressive enforcement while some Senate Republicans accept temporary compromises.
With the Senate out and both chambers backing incompatible bills, the standoff is expected to continue into the next session.
For now, the shutdown fight is no longer just partisan—it’s internal.
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