U.S. Senate votes to pass landmark immigration bill with bipartisan support; voting continues — live coverage http://t.co/9W3rXoqRnX
— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) June 27, 2013
The final roll call was 68-32.
Harry Reid gave another shout out to Ted Kennedy:
While I am sad that Senator Kennedy isn’t here to see history made, I know he is looking down on us proudly.
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) June 27, 2013
Twitchy will bring you more as this story develops.
Updates:
The Senate has passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, 68-32. Fourteen Republicans joined the entire Democratic caucus in voting AYE
— Teddy Tutson (@teddytutson) June 27, 2013
Senate passes the Immigration Reform Bill.. 68-32 (only simple majority needed) 14 Rs vote AYE. Now- it goes to the House.
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) June 27, 2013
Senate passes largely symbolic immigration bill doomed for defeat in the House. #NYTstyleguide http://t.co/FpXakNPQaF
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) June 27, 2013