The U.S. Senate voted Monday to pass the Laken Riley Act, just hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in.
The bill would require federal immigration authorities to detain illegal migrants who commit theft-related crimes in the U.S. The legislation would also allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused to their residents because of illegal immigration.
The bill passed in a 64-35 vote. Only 12 Democrats voted in favor of the bill. (RELATED: Senate Advances Laken Riley Act After Support From Some Democrats)
HERE ARE THE DEMOCRATS WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE LEGISLATION:
- Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
- Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman
- Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego
- New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan
- Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly
- Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff
- Michigan Sen. Gary Peters
- Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen
- New Hampsire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
- Michigan Sen. Elissa…
