In a dramatic late-night session, Senate Republicans have taken a crucial step towards resolving the ongoing government shutdown by adopting a budget resolution. The vote, which came in at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, was a closely watched moment in the standoff over immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution's passage sets the stage for a budget reconciliation package, which is expected to be voted on by Congress next month. With the government shutdown now in its second week, lawmakers are under pressure to find a solution that meets the demands of both parties, and this budget resolution is a key component in the process of reopening DHS and addressing immigration concerns.
Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution during a late-night voting marathon that lasted until early Thursday morning, setting the stage for Congress to vote next month on a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement and reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution passed by a vote of 50-48 shortly after 3:30 a.m....
