Senate GOP to revise White House ballroom security funding plan
May 18, 2026 • Google News World
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Senate Republicans are revising their plan for funding security upgrades at the White House ballroom, following a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian. The proposed $1 billion allocation was rejected due to concerns over its constitutionality.
According to reports, the Senate parliamentarian has deemed certain provisions of the proposal unconstitutional, leading to the revision of the plan. The revised plan is expected to be presented to lawmakers for consideration.
The White House ballroom, which hosts high-profile events and receptions, had been in need of security upgrades following a series of incidents. Senate Republicans had proposed allocating $1 billion towards these upgrades as part of a broader reconciliation bill.
However, the Senate parliamentarian’s ruling has put the proposal on hold, with lawmakers now working to revise the plan to address the concerns raised by the parliamentarian. The revised plan is expected to be presented for consideration in the coming days.
The White House has not commented on the revised plan or its prospects for approval. Lawmakers are currently reviewing the revised proposal and are expected to make a decision on its fate in the near future.
In related news, reports have emerged that hundreds of millions of dollars allocated for security upgrades at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort were ruled out of order by the Senate parliamentarian earlier this year.
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