Skip to main content

These Democrats flipped their votes on the Laken Riley Act

US House,Politics

From the Center

Seven House Democrats flipped their votes to “yes” on a GOP-led bill named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The Laken Riley Act became the first House bill passed this year, clearing the lower chamber in a 264-159 vote, with 48 Democrats joining all Republicans in support. The legislation was originally passed in the House by Republicans and 37 Democrats in March but failed to pass the Democratic-led Senate. Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), Lucy McBath (D-Ga.), Joe...

AllSides Picks

More News about Politics

News from the Left

News from the Center

News from the Right