The issue focused on federal enforcement of laws governing illegal immigration. Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Obama's desk in January.

Many Senate Democrats also voted against it. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called it "the lawlessness bill."

Other legislative proposals include bills by Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), which would legalize medical marijuana; Rep. Dan Benishek (R-Mich.), who wants to decriminal