The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act on Thursday, signaling bipartisan support (145 Dems opposed) for legislation targeting illegal immigrants with histories of violence against women.

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Introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), the bill aims to bolster measures addressing both public safety and immigration enforcement.

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The bill passed with significant bipartisan backing, receiving votes from all Republicans and 61 Democrats.

Notably, this marks an increase in Democratic support compared to the previous Congress, where 51 Democrats voted in favor.

Among those shifting their stance this time were seven Democrats who had opposed the bill in the last Congress, including Reps. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Lori Trahan (D-MA).

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Meanwhile, two Democrats who supported the bill previously—Reps. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) and Adam Smith (D-WA)—voted against it this time.

Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-IN), who had previously voted “yes,” did not cast a vote during this round.

The bipartisan nature of the vote reflects broader concerns about violent crime and immigration enforcement, particularly among representatives from swing districts.

Rep. Mace introduced the legislation two months before the 2024 election, a period when Republican lawmakers intensified their focus on illegal immigration and increased border crossings.

The bill was expedited for a vote under the House rules package as one of 12 pieces of fast-tracked legislation.

This move follows last week’s passage of the Laken Riley Act, another immigration-related bill that received bipartisan support.

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Several Senate Democrats have expressed openness to passing both pieces of legislation, raising the likelihood of success for Mace’s bill in the upper chamber.

While more Democrats supported the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act compared to last Congress, the issue of illegal immigration remains a point of contention within the party.

Younger Democratic members have called for a more aggressive messaging strategy, while centrist lawmakers advocate for a shift back to middle-ground positions on divisive topics such as immigration and transgender issues.

Despite this increased bipartisan cooperation, some Democrats criticized Republicans, accusing them of exploiting tragic circumstances to advance legislation they argue does little to address broader issues within the immigration system.

The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act’s passage serves as a potential indicator of shifting Democratic positions on immigration-related legislation.

With increasing bipartisan cooperation in the House and signals of support from Senate Democrats, the bill may have a pathway to becoming law.

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As the legislative process moves forward, the bill is poised to remain at the center of debates surrounding immigration policy, public safety, and party strategy in the wake of the November election.

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