Graham places hold on shutdown deal demanding Jack Smith probe lawsuit rights

Senator Lindsey Graham temporarily blocked the Senate spending package on January 30, 2026, placing a hold to demand floor votes on two provisions: legislation allowing senators to sue the DOJ if their phone records were obtained during the Jack Smith Arctic Frost investigation, and a bill to criminalize local officials who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Graham ultimately lifted his hold after Senate Majority Leader John Thune committed to scheduling floor votes on both provisions at a later date.