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Cornyn Threatens Immigration Vote, Demands $10B Border Funds

6/23/2026

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After losing his Senate runoff, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) threatened to withhold his vote on President Donald Trump’s $70 billion immigration bill to force release of delayed border-security funding.
He said his vote is tied to releasing more than $10 billion in border-security funds that Congress approved.
Cornyn warned Republicans could lose both chambers in the 2026 midterms, citing a poll that shows Jon Husted trailing by eight points in Ohio.

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After losing his Senate runoff, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) threatened to withhold his vote on President Donald Trump’s $70 billion immigration bill to force release of delayed border-security funding.
He said his vote is tied to releasing more than $10 billion in border-security funds that Congress approved.
Cornyn warned Republicans could lose both chambers in the 2026 midterms, citing a poll that shows Jon Husted trailing by eight points in Ohio.