House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure up on Friday.
U.S. House approves Laken Riley Act over opposition from majority of Democrats
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Laken Riley Act to require federal authorities to detain illegal migrants who have been convicted of theft and related crimes.
Laken Riley Act passes US House | Here's what it proposes
The United States House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill designed to tackle illegal immigration, named after Georgia student Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. The Laken Riley Act was designed by Republicans to increase resources for border security,
Senate votes to advance Laken Riley Act, and start debate on immigration bill
Thursday's vote to advance the Laken Riley Act does not guarantee the immigration bill will have enough votes to pass the Senate.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.
Republicans start 2025 with the smallest House majority since 1931
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House votes to sanction International Criminal Court leaders over Israel charges
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Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives
After South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace made a spectacle of transgender people’s access to bathrooms in the U.S.
'A clear message': Here's the immigration bill in response to murder of Laken Riley
Immigration officers would be required to detain people who are in the country illegally and commit even nonviolent crimes.
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Michigan House of Representatives aim for bipartisanship as new session begins
The Michigan House of Representatives began the new session for 2025 on Wednesday afternoon after the November election ...
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Indian Americans Achieve Historic Representation in US House Of Representatives
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Six Indian Americans sworn in as members of U.S. House of Representatives
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Editorial: The surprising grace of a politically divided state House of Representatives
Something remarkable happened Tuesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers exercised both judgment and grace. It’s shocking. Even more ...