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Conservatives Push for Drastic Action as GOP Leaders Fight Among Themselves Over DHS Funding

Scott argued that eliminating the Senate filibuster would let Republicans pass their agenda by a simple majority.

Conservatives Push for Drastic Action as GOP Leaders Fight Among Themselves Over DHS Funding
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Republicans remain divided over how to reopen DHS during a partial shutdown, with proposals ranging from a short-term funding extension to eliminating the Senate filibuster. The disagreement centers on how to fund immigration enforcement agencies and whether Republicans can act without Democratic support.

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator urging Republicans to eliminate the filibuster

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader advancing a partial DHS funding measure

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House Republican Conference Chair advocating a short-term continuing resolution

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Senator who voted against a DHS funding bill

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House opposing the Senate funding measure

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who pressed congressional Republicans to include the SAVE America Act

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who broke with most Democrats on a DHS funding bill

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator advocating reconciliation to fund DHS

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