The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, by a vote of 237 to 187. The legislation provides a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens who were brought to the United States while they were young.
Every Democrat and seven Republicans voted in favor of the legislation, which now goes to the GOP-controlled Senate.
The White House has already said it would veto the legislation, should it pass the Senate.
Democrats took to Twitter to share their excitement about the bill's passage:
Our vote to protect Dreamers, TPS & DED recipients is about honoring the respect for family that is at the core of our identity as Americans. #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/hWj7OUBYSF
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 4, 2019
We owe every Dreamer a right to the freedom and opportunity promised to every American. Proud to be an original cosponsor of the Dream Act #ProtectTheDream https://t.co/Ae7yLkiwMV
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) June 4, 2019
#Dreamers should be allowed to permanently & legally call this country what it is: their home.
— Rep. Lois Frankel (@RepLoisFrankel) June 4, 2019
Today I’m voting for #HR6, which secures a pathway to citizenship for patriotic Dreamers & permanent residence for TPS recipients across the country. Let’s #ProtectTheDream! pic.twitter.com/62KWBtR85G
Today, my colleagues and I will vote on the Dream and Promise Act, a bill that will provide a pathway to permanent legal status for our DREAMers, TPS, and DED holders who contribute to and strengthen our country every day. #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/2Gi0GjJlmn
— Congressman TJ Cox (@RepTjCox) June 4, 2019
For years, I've supported a pathway to citizenship for #Dreamers, and I'm proud to support legislation today that will make it a reality.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) June 4, 2019
Looking forward to vote on legislation that will #ProtectTheDream and help unleash the potential of millions of Dreamers. pic.twitter.com/HJueCQkNaa
Thanks for stopping by & giving me this sash @CHIRLA! Going to try my best to wear it on the House floor when I vote YES on #HR6 (House rules are a little tricky).
— Rep. Jimmy Gomez (@RepJimmyGomez) June 4, 2019
Proud to vote to #ProtectTheDream for the thousands of #DREAMers & #TPS recipients who call the United States home. pic.twitter.com/5QVAJM7FEm
Since 2016, #Dreamers and those eligible for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure have been forced to live in fear of deportation. Today, I am voting to pass the #DreamAndPromise Act so that we can finally provide a path forward. #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/bwFCYNUarH
— Rep. Wasserman Schultz (@RepDWStweets) June 4, 2019
Since 2016, #Dreamers and those eligible for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure have been forced to live in fear of deportation. Today, I am voting to pass the #DreamAndPromise Act so that we can finally provide a path forward. #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/bwFCYNUarH
— Rep. Wasserman Schultz (@RepDWStweets) June 4, 2019
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