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119th Congress (1st) Vote 4 - To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens.

1/16/2025, 11:34 AM

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Vote Summary

Amendment Rejected (46-49)

S 5 - Laken Riley Act

119th Congress (1st) Vote 4 is a Senate Vote on Bill S 5, Laken Riley Act. S 5 was introduced on January 6, 2025 by 27 Sponsors and 119 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 s 5, also known as the "Alien Theft Custody Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of aliens who have been charged with theft in the United States. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take custody of these individuals, ensuring that they are detained while their cases are being processed.

The main purpose of this bill is to prevent aliens who have been charged with theft from potentially fleeing or committing further crimes while awaiting trial. By mandating that these individuals be held in custody, the bill seeks to uphold the rule of law and protect the safety and security of the American public.

In addition to addressing the issue of alien theft offenders, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 s 5 represents a targeted effort to address a specific issue within the realm of immigration and law enforcement. If passed, this legislation would have significant implications for how the United States handles cases involving aliens charged with theft.

The vote failed with a tally of 46 For, 49 Against, 0 Present, and 4 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 44 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting For, 0 Democrats, 49 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 3 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

46

44

0

2


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

49

0

49

0


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

4

1

3

0


Official Vote Question

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 23 to S. 5 (No short title on file) - To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens.


Official Vote Result

Amendment Rejected (46-49)

Comments

Senators' Votes on To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens.

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