Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

"Democrats have put us where we are, and we have to deal with it. We don't have a choice. But... I was worried about setting a new precedent."

"It would be a tragic mistake for Republicans to bankroll a war while sidelining their minority party colleagues. If that becomes the sole way we fund the core functions of government, that is a bad idea."

"The fallout from the current funding fight could have long-term implications. It's not good for the country or for the future of the appropriations process or, for that matter, the future of the Senate."

The current government shutdown is attributed to Republican frustrations with Democrats' refusal to support full Department of Homeland Security funding without immigration enforcement conditions. Republicans, including Sen. John Hoeven, express concern over the implications of a go-it-alone approach. Democrats counter that they are not to blame and warn of severe consequences if funding is enacted without bipartisan support. Sen. Chris Coons emphasizes that using reconciliation for funding undermines compromise, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions about the long-term effects on appropriations and Senate norms.

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