The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bills that would give illegal immigrants a path to becoming U.S. citizens.
The American Dream and Promise Act would give legal status to children who were brought illegally into the United States when they were minors. The vote was 228–197 with all Democrats and 9 Republicans in favor. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would protect farmworkers from deportation and also give them a way to become citizens. The vote was 247–174 with one Democrat against and 30 Republicans in favor.