A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

On Jan 13, 2025, the Senate voted 82–10 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (S 5). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–0, Democrats 32–9, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes: 82
No: 10
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jan 13, 2025

By party

Republicans49 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats32 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Brian Emanuel Schatz D-HI voted no
Mazie Hirono D-HI voted no
Edward John Markey D-MA voted no
Elizabeth Warren D-MA voted no
Tina Smith D-MN voted no
Andy Kim D-NJ voted no
Cory Anthony Booker D-NJ voted no
Ben Ray Luján D-NM voted no
Jeff Merkley D-OR voted no

The bill

S. 5: Laken Riley Act

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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