British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit plans hit a hurdle Monday when Parliament's upper chamber told the government to give European Union citizens living in the U.K. physical proof of their right to remain after the country leaves the bloc.
The House of Lords voted by 270-229 to amend the government bill that paves the way for Britain's departure from the EU on Jan. 31 - the first of three votes that went against the government.
The amendment says EU citizens living in Britain should be given a document confirming their right of residence. At present EU nationals can register online to confirm their "settled status," but receive no physical proof.