The co-leader of the “Department of Government Efficiency” could move to replace JD Vance in the Senate, though other contenders remain.

The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.

The Laken Riley Act on Monday cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate as talk turns to an amendment push by Democrats in order to potentially make alterations to the bill. Senators voted 82-10 on the motion to proceed to the legislation,