Republicans are considering using the budget reconciliation process to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol operations without Democratic support, according to multiple reports.

The reconciliation process allows certain budget-related legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the typical 60-vote threshold required to overcome a filibuster. This procedural tool is limited in use and typically reserved for major legislative priorities.

According to Fox News, President Trump has called for Republicans to pass a reconciliation bill by June 1 to fund immigration enforcement agencies, citing Democratic opposition to funding these operations.

However, using reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding could complicate other Republican legislative goals, according to The Hill. The party has limited opportunities to use the reconciliation process, and dedicating one to immigration funding could affect their ability to advance other priorities through the same mechanism.

The consideration comes as Republicans hold narrow majorities in Congress and face challenges in securing Democratic cooperation on immigration-related legislation. The reconciliation process has historically been used for significant budget measures, including tax legislation and major spending bills.

The timeline and specifics of any potential reconciliation bill remain unclear as Republican leadership weighs their legislative priorities and available procedural options.