"It was that close to being passed... and I think I can say this with integrity. Without the vigorous opposition of Ted Cruz, this bill likely would have passed." - Sen. Jeff Sessions
He also supported huge increases in H1B visas until Trump got in and Cruz had to get right on that. I know Cruz was against amnesty but IIRC, he said earlier this year that (before Trump got in)’we need to secure the border and then decide what to do with the illegals already here. He has changed his tune on that also. I voted for Cruz for Senate and like the guy, I am glad he got straight on those issues. I suspect his changes have much to do with Trump.