The efforts of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to continue keeping Title 42 in place are delaying the passage of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill before a government shutdown. Lee’s amendment to the bipartisan bill would cut funding for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s office unless the Biden administration reinstates the Trump-era policy, which allows Border Patrol agents to expel illegal aliens immediately without asylum processing…
Government Funding Bill Stalled by Sen. Mike Lee’s Fight to Keep Title 42 in Place
December 22, 2022
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Government Funding Bill Stalled by Sen. Mike Lee’s Attempt to Keep Title 42 in Place
December 22, 2022
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congressFeatured TopicsImmigration & Border SecurityMike LeePoliticsRepublicansSpending billTitle 42USUS News
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The efforts of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to continue keeping Title 42 in place are delaying the passage of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill before a government shutdown. Lee’s amendment to the bipartisan bill would cut funding for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s office unless the Biden administration reinstates the Trump-era policy, which allows Border Patrol agents to expel illegal aliens immediately without asylum processing…
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The Senate on Feb. 18 rejected an amendment to a government funding bill that would have barred funding for federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates that haven’t been blocked by courts. The amendment, offered by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), failed in a narrow 46–47 vote. Lee and fellow Republicans were optimistic because they hold a slight majority…
More GOP Senators Threaten to Shut Down Government Over Vaccine Mandate
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Lee’s Objection to House Manager’s Remarks Sparks Confusion During Impeachment Trial
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) objected to one of the House impeachment manager’s remarks late Wednesday during the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump, sparking confusion among fellow senators. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the lead manager, alerted the Senate that managers were prepared to recess for the evening after nearly eight hours. That’s when Lee…
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