Democrats expressed anger at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for how he handled the Laken Riley Act, which passed the Senate this week after garnering bipartisan support. Some lawmakers complained that Democratic leadership should have secured promises from Republicans that would have allowed amendments to the immigration reform legislation before giving their blessing to

An amended version of the Laken Riley Act passed through the Senate Monday night with bipartisan support in a vote of 64 to 35.

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.