House Democrats Overwhelmingly Oppose Bill to Deport Illegal Aliens Convicted of DUI — Just 37 Support

For all the Democrats wondering how they lost the 2024 election in a landslide, here lies their most obvious answer.

A majority of House Democrats voted Thursday to oppose legislation that would require the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of driving under the influence.

The bill, named in memory of Arizona police officer Brandon Mendoza, passed the House with a 246–160 vote, with every Republican voting in favor.

Stories like these are the reason my bill, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, is so important.

We must do everything we can to protect American families from these tragedies. pic.twitter.com/JSMpTbTIdI

— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) June 26, 2025

However, 160 Democrats rejected the measure put forward by Republican Barry Moore, including the likes of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

“I’m amazed that 160 Democrats voted against the bill,” Moore said after the vote.

“It just shows that if it comes to anything about holding illegal immigrants accountable—even if it’s killing our own people in drunk driving cases—they’re against any kind of reforms on immigration.”

“Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message: if you are a guest in this country, and you break our laws and put American lives at risk by driving under the influence, there will be consequences.”

BREAKING: The House has passed a bill to deport illegal aliens who get caught drunk driving.

160 Democrats voted AGAINST it. pic.twitter.com/4Q2PaaMUt0

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 26, 2025

Just 37 Democrats broke ranks with their party to support the bill, including Intelligence Committee ranking member Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, Tom Suozzi of New York, Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, of Washington.

Today, House Republicans voted to deport any illegal alien convicted of drunk driving.

If you come into this country illegally and put American lives are risk, you will be removed. Period.

Amazingly, 160 Democrats voted against this measure. They don’t care about your safety.

— Rep. Tony Wied (@RepTonyWied) June 26, 2025

The legislation will need to pass through the Senate before ultimately being signed into law by President Trump.