Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) abruptly decided to shut down the Senate until early June, leading to a delay in voting on key pieces of legislation that conservatives have been calling to have a vote on for some time, including the SAVE America Act, funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), voter ID and proof of citizenship, and more.
The GOP revolt took place on May 22, 2026, as Republican senators grew disgruntled over President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” and ballroom funds. The “anti-weaponization” portion would create a $1.8 billion fund for individuals who have been victimized by government weaponization — also known as “lawfare” — including folks who were convicted of crimes during the riot at the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021.
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