Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who has been blocking a vote on the revised government funding deal, says he is lifting his blockade in exchange for a vote on his bill to end sanctuary cities.
Jan 30, 2026 20:45Graham lifting his blockade paves the way for the Senate to start voting. The package (5/6 full appropriations bills plus a 2-week DHS CR) is on track to pass today.
Senate has begun voting on the revised government funding package. The first of seven amendments is up. The final amendment is to swap the DHS appropriations bill with a 2-week CR. Then a final vote on passage.
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
