Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Story by Riley Beggin and Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY • 15h
WASHINGTON – Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
It comes after a bruising election season for Democrats, who lost both the White House and Senate and failed to flip the House. Democrats from key swing states have argued it's time for the party to do more to address voters' concerns on immigration.
The Senate voted 61-35 to advance the bill, clearing the 60-vote threshold necessary to overcome the filibuster. The chamber plans to pass the bill on Monday, and will only need a majority vote at that time. It will then go back to the House, where it will likely be approved, before sending it to President-elect Donald Trump's desk to be signed.
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