House Passes Bill Named After Murdered Georgia Student

The bill passed 251–170, with 37 Democrats joining all of the Republicans who were present for the vote.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) delivers remarks after the House of Representatives held an election in the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

The House voted on March 7 to pass the Laken Riley Act, which would require the Homeland Security secretary to detain illegal immigrants who have been charged in the United States with theft-related crimes.

The bill passed on mostly party lines, 251–170, with 37 Democrats joining all of the Republicans who were present when the House reconvened to vote at 1:30 p.m.