Republicans scored a close, but major win for America.
Senate Republicans adopted a badly needed budget resolution Thursday morning that will make a path to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s term.
The razor-thin victory followed an all-night voting marathon and sidelined opposing Democrats.
Republican Sens Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski voted against the budget blueprint that will be the first move to unlock the budget reconciliation process, Fox News reported.
A WIN FOR ICE AND BORDER PATROL!
Senate Republicans just used their razor-thin majority to push through critical funding for ICE and Border Patrol after a late-night voting marathon.
Now it’s time to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT! pic.twitter.com/g0Fg2hTfvs
— Gunther Eagleman
(@GuntherEagleman) April 23, 2026
Democrats who’ve been fighting against the funding of ICE and Border Patrol predictably slammed Republicans.
“America is crying out for relief from high costs, and you’re here adding $140 billion to an agency that nobody — two groups — Border Patrol and ICE, that nobody respects in this country,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin TEARS into Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader said NO ONE respects ICE and Border Patrol:
CHUCK SCHUMER: “Two groups… Border Patrol and ICE… that nobody respects in this country.”
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: “Chuck Schumer, no one respects you.… pic.twitter.com/TyuXjqOrdx
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 23, 2026
Republicans are reportedly planning to front-load the agencies with $70 billion with the expectation that Democrats will refuse to allocate taxpayer dollars to fund the agencies in the future, according to Fox.
X users were glad to hear the news, but cautioned that it likely won’t mean much with the passing of the SAVE America Act:
Finally some GOOD NEWS out of the Senate!
If only they could pass National E-Verify then that’d virtually end illegal immigration since ICE could focus on employers who’d be easier to catch/fine with less political backlash. pic.twitter.com/d0cPdC8XP7
— Anthony Galli (@AnthonyGalli) April 23, 2026
There will be not a need for Boarder Patrol or ICE if the SAVE America act is not passed. Additionally, if we have the votes to pass ANYTHING we have the votes for EVERYTHING. Let that sink in! Bookmark
— James Julius (@swmp01) April 23, 2026
No more games, no more open borders. Law & order is BACK. Trump’s team is getting the tools they need!
— BrandonFalco (@BrandonFalco121) April 23, 2026
Hell yeah! Fund the boots on the ground and SECURE THE BORDER for real.
— Dreama (@Dreamalakota01) April 23, 2026
It’s only until Trump’s term is over, but it’s definitely better than nothing.
About time they did something besides vacation!
They’re still useless though !
Now Pass the Save America Act Immediately!
You’re running out of time . If you don’t pass it now it won’t go into effect in time for the Midterms !— Marsha (@marsha60175) April 23, 2026
Time is ticking!
