Three Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while two Republicans voted to reject it.

Mr. Trump’s character flaws obscure the popularity of many of his administration’s policies and are hindering his ability to govern.

The extent to which I do not want housing for the poor in my own neighborhood is the extent to which I am failing to be a Christian.

Although many readers were dismayed by being asked to pick a “best” policy, 31 percent of respondents told America that restrictions on abortion were Mr. Trump’s best policy.

Democrats, and the Republicans who understand Dreamers are owed protection, could take a lesson from people of color around the country in how to navigate a political process tainted by racism. The lives of 800,000 Dreamers depend on it.

“Separating fathers from families has been going on for a while. But now, even mothers are being separated from their children.”