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

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.

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 on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make it through the upper chamber in the new Congress and putting it a step

"Today, the U.S. Senate took the long overdue step of passing the Laken Riley Act. FAIR congratulates Senate Majority Leader John Thune for bringing this bill to the floor of the chamber and putting every member of the Senate on record as supporting or opposing the detention and removal of illegal aliens who commit crimes in this country.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., S.5, the Laken Riley Act, Friday cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing the necessary support in the U.S. Senate for final passage. Following the Senate invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days.

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

WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require the detention of migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, as well as grant power to states to challenge federal immigration policies ― a big win for newly sworn-in president Donald Trump.