Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill Passes Senate 72-28
A comprehensive immigration reform bill has passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support. The legislation combines enhanced border security with pathways to legal status and visa modernization, advancing to the House for consideration.
Immigration reform advances in Senate
Historic Vote
The Senate passed the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act 72-28, with 22 Republicans joining all Democrats. The bill represents the most significant immigration legislation since 1986.
Key provisions include $25 billion for border technology, an 8-year path to legal status, and reformed visa categories for workers and families.
Coalition Building
The bipartisan coalition overcame years of gridlock by balancing enforcement priorities with humanitarian concerns. Business groups and labor unions, often at odds, jointly endorsed the compromise.
House Prospects
House passage remains uncertain. Conservative members oppose legalization provisions, while progressives seek stronger protections. The Speaker has not committed to bringing the bill to the floor.
The bipartisan immigration reform bill passes the Senate 72-28, combining border security, legal status pathways, and visa reforms, but faces uncertain passage in the House.
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