Senate Border Bill Sees Dwindling Support Ahead of Vote

Since its failure in February, the political calculus has only grown worse for the bill’s proponents.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on May 15, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—A Senate border bill that was previously blocked by Republicans is seeing dwindling support among members of both parties ahead of another expected vote this week.

During its last floor vote in February, the legislation failed to advance in a 49-50 vote due to opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. It would need 60 votes to overcome the filibuster threshold.