GOP cries foul on Dem border spending bill they say would drag out migrant crisis

Senate Republicans have criticized their Democrat counterparts for pushing forward a “partisan” Homeland Security appropriations bill that they argue is flawed and will leave the incoming Trump administration without the necessary resources to address the border crisis.

Ranking member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Susan Collins, R-Maine, expressed her disappointment with the unilateral decision by Democrats to move forward with a bill that is meant to secure borders and combat the surge of illegal narcotics in communities. She emphasized that this decision undermines bipartisan efforts over the past two years to reach consensus on appropriations bills.

Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., the ranking member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, also condemned the Democrats’ move, stating that the bill falls short in addressing America’s border crisis and interior immigration enforcement. She criticized the Democrats for releasing a bill that would leave the Trump administration without the necessary resources to secure the border.

Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., also criticized the Democrats for advancing the bill, highlighting the proposed funding for resettling illegal aliens and the lack of resources for CBP border operations. He accused the Democrats of using their remaining time in office to admit as many illegal aliens as possible.

The 11 other appropriations bills advanced out of committee with bipartisan support, but the Homeland Security measure was the only one that did not go through the committee. It remains unclear whether Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will schedule votes on the individual measures.

The Democrats’ decision to push forward a partisan bill has sparked backlash from Senate Republicans, who argue that it fails to address the border crisis and provide the necessary resources for the incoming Trump administration. As the debate over the appropriations bill continues, tensions between the two parties are likely to rise.