The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

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

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.

The Laken Riley Act - which now heads back over to the U.S. House after the Senate approved its own amended version - could become the first piece of legislation to reach President Trump’s desk.

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.

The Senate has passed the Laken Riley Act with a vote of 64 to 35. It now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.