The Laken Riley Act is heading to the desk of President Donald Trump after the House on Wednesday gave final Congressional passage to the bill.
The bill, which Trump supported as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration, would be the first for him to sign in his second term as president.
The bill toughens penalties on illegal immigrants who commit crimes such as theft, according to NBC.
The vote in the Hosue was 263-156, with 46 Democrats joining every single Republican to support the bill.
On Monday, the bill passed the Senate 64-35, with 12 Democratic votes.
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The bill, which Trump supported as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration, would be the first for him to sign in his second term as president.
The bill toughens penalties on illegal immigrants who commit crimes such as theft, according to NBC.
The vote in the Hosue was 263-156, with 46 Democrats joining every single Republican to support the bill.
On Monday, the bill passed the Senate 64-35, with 12 Democratic votes.
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Breaking: House OKs Laken Riley Act - Next Stop, Trump's Desk
The Laken Riley Act has cleared Congress and will be the first bill heading to the desk of President Donald Trump's second term.
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