The Republican-controlled United States House of Representatives passed legislation that would require federal authorities to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who are accused of assaulting law enforcement officers.

The measure, titled the “Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act,” passed by a vote of 265 to 148, with 54 Democrats joining Republicans in support. The bill is being led by Jeff Van Drew.

“There is no reason that an illegal alien who attacks our law enforcement should remain in our country; that shows zero respect for our rule of law or our institutions, and they will not be positive contributors to society,” Van Drew said.

The legislation would require federal authorities to hold individuals in custody until deportation proceedings are completed. It also creates a new category of inadmissibility for non-citizens accused of assaulting police officers.

Following the vote, Tom Emmer criticized Democratic opposition to the bill.

“House Democrats just voted to protect violent, illegal immigrants over our brave law enforcement officers. Once again, the Democrat Party proves they are the most anti-law enforcement party in history,” Emmer said.

Separately, a new poll discussed on CNN highlighted public perceptions of economic issues. Data analyst Harry Enten noted that Republicans continue to hold an advantage when voters are asked which party is closer to their economic views.

“You would think after all of the waves… that you’d expect that Democrats would have this massive lead on the economy. It ain’t so,” Enten said during a segment with anchor Kate Bolduan.

Enten pointed to polling showing Republicans maintaining an advantage on economic issues, including data from Ipsos surveys indicating a double-digit lead when respondents were asked which party has a better economic plan.

“How is that possible… after all the recession fears… and Republicans still hold an eight point lead on the economy?” Enten said.

He added that similar trends appear across multiple surveys, suggesting Republicans continue to hold an edge on economic perceptions, including among middle-class voters.