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.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate will vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration that has attracted support from Democrats.
US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, Georgia Senator confirms his support for bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Laken Riley Act Thursday afternoon and at least one of Georgia’s Senators has confirmed they’ll vote to pass the bill.
Senate poised to advance Laken Riley Act after bipartisan House vote
The Senate appears poised to advance a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Senate votes to move forward on immigration bill
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many Democrats said they would seek to change some provisions.
Dozens of Senate Democrats Join GOP in Advancing Laken Riley Immigration Bill
While attending nursing school at the University of Georgia, Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant.
U.S. Senate votes to consider Laken Riley Act
The U.S. Senate has voted 84-9 to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, moving the immigration bill forward to consider changes before actually voting on
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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
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House Members Clap for Joy at Matt Gaetz’s Absence
Applause broke out after clerk Kevin McCumber announced that Gaetz would not be attending the speakership vote.
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Mike Rulli sworn in to U.S. House
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Indian Americans Achieve Historic Representation in US House Of Representatives
For the first time in history, six Indian Americans have been sworn in as members of the United States House of ...
Recap: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.
In a first, 6 Indian Americans take oath as members of US’ House of Representatives
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Trump inauguration 2025: Schedule of events, how to watch
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Six Indian Americans sworn in as members of U.S. House of Representatives
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US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
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House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress
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