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Congress leaves town without voting on $72B immigration enforcement bill

Negotiations collapsed and lawmakers adjourned before a vote on the proposed $72 billion measure.

Published May 21, 2026, 3:05 PM EDT | WFMZZ

In an epic breakdown of negotiations, Congress is leaving town without voting on Republicans’ roughly $72 billion budget reconciliation bill aimed at immigration enforcement. Lawmakers adjourned without taking up the legislation.