House vote: H.R. 7511 // March 7, 2024
Laken Riley Act
Sponsor: Mike Collins (R-GA)
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 251 | 58.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 170 | 38.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.3% |