However, Pete Kasperowicz writes the Senate is unlikely to consider the STEM Jobs Act and the White House has already signaled its opposition to the bill.
Close to two dozen Democrats joined Republicans in approving the measure by a 245-139 vote, according to the report.
According to National Journal, the bill would eliminate the Diversity Visa Program and assign up to 55,000 green cards per year to foreign students who hold a doctorate or masterâs degree in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.