NEW : GOP Sen. Cruz says the bill as written will pass the Senate but not the House . Senate Democrats , Republicans vote overwhelmingly to allow debate . The final version of the legislation is expected later today or tomorrow morning in a conference committee meeting with President Obama and congressional leaders from both parties. The would create a 13-year path to citizenship ; some conservatives call it amnesty .
NEW : GOP Sen. Cruz says the bill as written will pass the Senate but not the House . Senate Democrats , Republicans vote overwhelmingly to allow debate . President Obama urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Senate measure . The would create a 13-year path to citizenship ; some conservatives call it amnesty .