Senate Advances Laken Riley Act with 61-35 Vote, Breaking Filibuster with Democrats' Support

Jan 17, 2025, 03:56 PM

The U.S. Senate has voted 61-35 to break the filibuster on the Laken Riley Act, with the support of some Democrats. This vote paves the way for a final vote on the bill, which is expected to occur on Monday. The Senate made alterations to the bill, which will now need to be reconciled with the House version before it can proceed further.