WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a landmark immigration bill,clearing away the first procedural hurdle in front of legislation opening the door to citizenship for millions.
The 82-15 vote was the first cast by the full Senate on the far-reaching bill that’s a top priority for President Barack Obama. A second procedural vote set for later Tuesday would officially open debate on the measure.
Louisiana’s senators split along party lines. Democrat Mary Landrieu voted yes; David Vitter joined 14 other Republican senators in voting no.
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