It DID pass the Senate, 68-32. Only Dave Brat's defeat of Eric Cantor killed it in the U.S. House.
Cruz wanted all illegals, especially Hispanics, to have STATUS. That included work permits. We need them outta here. We had all best realize that Europe is in deep trouble with Muslims everywhere. Things have not changed since Isaac and Ishmael. Kick all Muslims out and no anchor babies. Being born here should not make a kid whose parents are both illegals a citizen.
In fact, Cruz was born in Canada when Canada did not recognize dual citizenship. His mother renounced her US citizenship. Both Cruz adults registered ib Canada to vote and did.