US Senate in the section: Democrats reject the budget bill with immigration provisions

UnluckyLemur · 2026-01-31T05:18:08+00:00

The political conflict in the U.S. Senate escalated in late January, with Democrats willing to accept a partial government shutdown but refusing support for a budget bill that includes immigration security funding. This decision, influenced by a tragic shooting in Minnesota, led to a firm stance against linking government funding to immigration control, highlighting deep partisan divides.

UnluckyLemur

2026-01-31 05:18:08

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The political conflict in the American Senate intensified at the end of January. As reported by The Wall Street Journal on January 25, citing BlockBeats, Democrats are willing to allow a partial government shutdown, but will not support the financial bill if it includes demands to strengthen immigration security.

Tragedy in Minnesota as a Turning Point

The decision by the U.S. Senate, made by the Democratic side, followed a deadly shooting incident in Minneapolis. The event sparked a sharp reaction in political circles and became a catalyst for hardening positions on various public safety issues. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York described the incident as unacceptable and shocking, and said it should not happen in any American city.

Firm stance of the Democratic bloc

The U.S. Senate Democrats announced a categorical refusal to provide the necessary votes to support the government funding bill if its text includes allocations for the Department of Homeland Security’s needs related to immigration control. This means the U.S. Senate faces a dilemma: either Republicans agree to drop their immigration demands, or the government will face a temporary shutdown.

Political confrontation over the budget

The disagreement between Democrats and Republicans reflects deep divisions on immigration policy and border security. Democrats see linking government funding to immigration enforcement as political blackmail, while Republicans insist on the need to strengthen control. The position of the Democratic wing in the U.S. Senate demonstrates readiness for political confrontation to defend their principles on this issue.

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