The Senate passed a budget reconciliation package on Thursday that secures funding for immigration enforcement agencies through 2029, marking a significant win for the Trump administration’s border security agenda.

The legislation provides long-term funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The measure advanced with support from most Senate Republicans and now heads to the House for a final vote.

During negotiations, Democratic lawmakers had sought to attach policy conditions to the funding, including requirements for judicial warrants in immigration-related arrests and restrictions on enforcement operations. Republicans rejected these proposals, arguing such measures would limit federal law enforcement’s operational capacity.

Why Democrats Opposed the Measure

Democrats objected to the bill citing concerns over its support for immigration enforcement operations. The party had pushed for stricter limitations on ICE and CBP activities during the budget process.

“Democrats side with illegals over American citizens every chance they get,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said. “Now ICE and CBP have the funding they need to keep the border secure through the end of President Trump’s term.”

What Comes Next

The House, controlled by Republicans, is expected to take up the measure for final passage. The legislation represents the administration’s latest effort to secure resources for its immigration enforcement priorities.

The funding approval follows earlier allocations directed toward border security and deportation operations during the previous congressional session.