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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
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.
Voting Member of 119th Congress (1st) Vote 4

Todd Young

Elizabeth Warren

Mark R. Warner

Sheldon Whitehouse

Peter Welch

Raphael G. Warnock

Ron Wyden

Roger F. Wicker

Chris Van Hollen

Thom Tillis

Tommy Tuberville

John Thune

Eric Schmitt

Rick Scott
