Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday to pass a bill on immigration, a topic that has faced congressional gridlock for years, to address one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign issues just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.

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.

The Senate voted Monday to pass an immigration crackdown bill, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans are hoping to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature.

This legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in nearly three decades.

The Laken Riley Act would subject immigrants who entered the country illegally to detainment if they are charged with or arrested for certain crimes.

The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the Senate’s approval of the Laken Riley Act, designed to combat illegal immigration, on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.