The amendment, named after slain University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, 22, would require $1.2 trillion in spending to pass by midnight to avoid a partial government shutdown. It’s at the center of a Senate showdown over the package.
The Laken Riley Act was introduced by Sen. Ted Budd, R-R.N., as an amendment to a six-bill spending package, but officials told FOX News Digital that Democrats were unable to vote on the bill. He says he has no intention of agreeing to it.
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His revised Laken-Riley Act would prevent undocumented immigrants from obtaining citizenship or legal status if they have committed crimes such as robbery, theft or shoplifting.
Budd’s second spending bill amendment is also immigration-related and is also being negotiated. The proposed amendment would similarly prevent illegal immigrants from becoming legal or citizens if they assault a law enforcement officer.
The murder of Laken Riley has shocked the nation as the border crisis continues. (Ilya Neuverage/AFP via Getty Images)
“I know that all the Biden administration wants to do is give legal status to the undocumented people who are in this country illegally,” Budd said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital. We’re fighting to stop that ability.” Grant full legal status to illegal aliens who commit crimes such as assaulting police officers, theft, and shoplifting. ”
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Three Republican Senate sources told FOX News Digital that those who are specifically blocking consideration of immigration amendments are those who often portray themselves as moderates and who are on the campaign trail. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Mont., who is seeking re-election. Until November. Sources detailed that he was specifically opposed to being recorded in the Laken Riley Act.
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. (Drew Angerer)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Republican of Alabama, denounced Tester by name Friday night on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Tonight @TheDemocrats are shutting down the US government because they don’t want @jontester to vote against open borders in an election year. Can’t wait for @SheehyforMT to send him packing Hmm. #MAGA,” he said. I have written.
Republican Minority Whip John Thune similarly blamed Democrats for the almost inevitable government shutdown. “Make no mistake about it, if there is a government shutdown, it will be because of one thing and one thing: Democratic leaders protecting vulnerable incumbents from tough votes,” he said. . Said With X.
However, Tester rejects this idea. “This is wrong, and Sen. Tester is happy to debate this amendment. He is urging his colleagues to hire more Border Patrol agents, secure our border, and crack down on fentanyl.” Spokesman Cousin told FOX News Digital in a statement.
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But the immigration amendment is not the only hurdle in Senate negotiations to bring the spending package to a vote. Two senior Senate Republican sources said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (R-N.Y.) has refused to vote on any “pertinent” amendments or amendments that could pass with bipartisan support. It is said that there is
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D.N.Y. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
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“If passed, the bill will be sent back to the House,” a source from Schumer’s office told Fox News Digital.
If the amendments to the spending package pass, the bill will return to the House for another vote. This would ultimately lead to a partial shutdown, something Senate negotiators wanted to avoid.
