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 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 Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which
Miller votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to arrest illegal aliens who have criminal records. Voting "Yes" was for the Act Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL).
Maine's representatives split on Laken Riley Act
Maine's two Democratic representatives are split on the Laken Riley Act, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Laken Riley Act, named after a woman who was killed by an undocumented immigrant in Georgia,
Senate to begin debate on Laken Riley Act amid calls for bipartisan amendments
A bill to crack down on illegal immigration is one step closer to passing Congress.The Senate has voted to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, which passed the
84-9: Senate advances Laken Riley Act, to more easily detain undocumented immigrants, to a final vote with Dem votes.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, to more easily detain undocumented immigrants, to a final vote with Dem votes. Posted: January 9, 2025 \| Last updated: January 9, 2025 "thre
US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing ...
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.
President Carter to lie in state at US Capitol ahead of National Cathedral funeral
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this week before a state funeral at the ...
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The 119th Congress — Day 1 — A Tale of Two Legislative Bodies and the Beginning of a Busy Year
The opening hours of the 119th Congress provided an interesting look at the two bodies of Congress, the United States House of Representatives ...
'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.
How long will flags be half-staff? Jimmy Carter's death prompts national day of mourning
Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...
In divided US House, top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries aims to keep some grip on power
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries could be poised to wield more power than a minority leader typically enjoys in the U.S. House of ...
Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...
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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 ...
Six Indian Americans sworn-in as members of US House of Representatives
Six Indian American lawmakers have been sworn into the House, including Bera, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal, Thanedar, and ...
Trump inauguration 2025: Schedule of events, how to watch
Tickets to Trump's inauguration are free and available only through members of Congress. Can't get one? Here's how to watch on TV or live stream.
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 ...