The House on Thursday passed legislation that would deny millions of dollars in federal funding to “sanctuary cities” that defy federal immigration laws.

Lawmakers voted 241 to 179 in favor of the “Enforce the law for Sanctuary Cities Act,” a measure that was first introduced in 2011 but gained momentum after the shooting death of 32-year-old Kate Steinle in San Francisco by an illegal immigrant local authorities refused to detain despite federal orders. The bill passed in a mostly partisan vote, although six Democrats voted for it, and five Republicans voted against it.