Senate Republicans indicated after a closed-door meeting Monday night that they plan to filibuster the border-security bill on Wednesday, Punchbowl News reports.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recommended a “no” vote on the first procedural vote.
Afterward, Senate Minority Whip John Thune told reporters it was clear that “most” Republicans won’t be ready to proceed on Wednesday.
Politico: Senate’s border deal teeters on brink of collapse.
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