The U.S. House on Sept. 18 passed a bill that would authorize the deportation of illegal immigrants who have been convicted of a sex offense such as soliciting a minor to engage in sexual conduct.
Members voted 266–158 to send the bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to the Senate. All Republicans who lodged a vote were in favor of the bill, while 51 Democrats voted in favor and 158 voted against.
