A coalition of Senate Republicans has come together in staunch opposition to a highly contentious legislative proposal led by Senator James Lankford (R-OK).

The bill, crafted in collaboration with Senators Krysten Sinema (I-AZ) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), has triggered a storm of criticism within conservative circles. Critics argue that it falls short in adequately securing the U.S. southern border while disproportionately allocating funds to foreign aid initiatives.

This comprehensive $118.28 billion national security supplemental package has raised eyebrows due to its hefty allocation of $60.06 billion designated for Ukraine, a response to Russia’s aggressive military actions. In stark contrast, U.S. border security efforts receive a comparatively meager $20.23 billion.

According to Democrat Senator Patty Murray, key components of the $118.28 billion national security supplemental package include:

• $60.06 billion to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Putin’s invasion and safeguard its sovereignty.
• $14.1 billion in security assistance for Israel.
• $2.44 billion to support operations in the U.S. Central Command and address combat-related expenditures in the Red Sea conflict.
• $10 billion in humanitarian assistance aimed at providing essential services to civilians in conflict zones worldwide, including Gaza, the West Bank, Ukraine, and others.
• $4.83 billion to bolster regional partners in the Indo-Pacific region and counter Chinese government aggression.
• $2.33 billion to continue aiding displaced Ukrainians and refugees fleeing persecution.
• Bipartisan border policy changes negotiated by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and James Lankford (R-OK).
• $20.23 billion for border operational needs, capacity expansion, and measures to combat the flow of narcotics such as fentanyl.
• The Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act.
• $400 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to enhance security measures for nonprofits and places of worship.

Notably, the bill includes provisions to activate specific measures based on the number of unauthorized border entries. If the average daily count ranges between 4,000 and 5,000 individuals over a week, the government can choose to implement these measures. Should the daily average exceed 5,000 or surpass 8,500 on any single day, immediate action becomes mandatory. It’s important to mention that unaccompanied children from non-neighboring countries are exempt from these calculations.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has issued an ultimatum, suggesting that failure to pass the bill could lead to American involvement in a conflict, a claim met with skepticism, particularly given Ukraine’s non-membership in NATO, rendering it outside of U.S. protection.

While reports indicate that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell supports the bill, a bloc of Republican senators has risen in opposition, determined to thwart what they perceive as a “uniparty bill.”

The list of senators publicly committing to oppose the bill includes:

• Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
• Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
• Sen. JD Vance (R-OH)
• Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID)
• Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)
• Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL)
• Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)
• Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
• Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)
• Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN)
• Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
• Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)
• Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
• Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)
• Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
• Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
• Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)
• Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
• Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) – recently announced his opposition to the bill.

The unified front among Republican opposition signals a contentious path ahead as the legislation navigates its way through the Senate. This article will be updated as more senators publicly voice their rejection of the bill.