Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funding plan after parliamentarian ruling
Washington — Senate Republicans are revising part of their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate's rulekeeper delivered a blow to security funds for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House, which includes his plans for a massive ballroom.
TL;DR
- Senate Republicans are revising their plan to fund immigration agencies.
- The revision comes after the Senate parliamentarian ruled against including security funds for the White House East Wing renovation project, including a ballroom.
- The blocked provision was part of a $72 billion package aimed at funding immigration enforcement through fiscal year 2029.
- Democrats oppose the inclusion of funds for the ballroom's security, viewing it as a misuse of taxpayer money.
- The provision violated the Byrd rule, requiring a 60-vote threshold for passage, which the Republican majority cannot meet.
- Technical adjustments and ongoing conversations are expected as Republicans seek to revise the bill.