House Approves Spending Bills Amid Democratic Objections to ICE Funding
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Main Topic: The House of Representatives passed a set of spending bills to prevent a government shutdown, sending the package to the Senate.
Key details:
* House Vote: The bills passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (220-207), except for the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
* Dissenting Votes: Seven House Democrats voted against the DHS funding bill due to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics, specifically in Minneapolis. They cited brutality towards American citizens and immigrant families.
* ICE Controversy: The vote was partially a response to the recent shooting of Renee Macklin Good by an ICE officer in minneapolis.
* Senate Next: The Senate will vote on the bills as a group next week.This will force Democrats to decide whether to approve the entire package, including funding for defense, health, transportation, and housing, or oppose it.
* Democratic Attempts at Amendment: Democrats tried to add stricter measures to limit ICE’s power, such as preventing deportation of citizens and banning excessive force.
Image Information:
* Caption: The House voted to approve a set of spending bills that would prevent a government shutdown. The Senate still needs to vote on the measure.
* credit: Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR.
* Subject: The image likely depicts the Capitol building, relating to the legislative process.