Live Thread: Senate Amnesty Debate (CRITICAL 2ND CLOTURE VOTE TODAY!) Woo hoo!! It's DEAD!!

The U.S. Senate with Free Republic Input | June 28, 2007 | truthkeeper

[truthkeeper]

Here we are again my friends, hopefully for the last debate thread on this particular monstrous legislation. Proceedings are supposed to begin at 9:30 a.m. EST, with the cloture vote being taken at 10:30 a.m.

On a personal note, you've all been wonderful in your passion, vigilance, and commitment to the principles on which our country was founded. If I have to be in a foxhole, I want to be in it with you guys.

[TornadoAlley3]

[LachlanMinnesota]

Voinovich voted “No”...i guess he was intimidated by the voters after all, even though he told Hannity he wouldn’t be...

[Grunthor]

“So don’t get too happy if the bill goes down, these guys all would have sold the country out in a heart beat, if you continue to vote republican you are fools ...”

Because the dims are sooo much better?

[katieanna]

Thank you darlin Scarchin!

I do believe it’s dead, Jim.

[montag813]

Brownback voted NO! Whoever said otherwise is wrong...I just heard the clerk.

B.S. BrownEye switched his vote when he read the tea leaves. Profile in Cowardice!

[Red_Devil 232]

NOW BUILD THE FENCE!!!

We, the Citizens, will talk to you later (once we approve the fence) about how to deal with the illegal immigrants!!!

[guinnessman]

It’s official!

Laura Ingraham is celebrating right now!

[Texas Federalist]

Brownback - changed to no?????

Probably got scared once he realized the vote was going to lose. Nobody should let him off the hook for this. Brownback and the other amnesty supporters must be defeated in the primaries!!!!

[Miss Didi]

Immigration bill goes down in defeat

The Hill
By Klaus Marre
June 28, 2007

The comprehensive immigration reform bill that has dodged attacks from the left and right for weeks, survived “poison pill” amendments, and was once pulled from the Senate schedule failed its most important test Thursday. Passage of the legislation now appears unlikely.

The bipartisan coalition that had shepherded the measure through so many obstacles failed to get the 60 votes necessary to end debate.

Until Thursday morning, it was unclear whether the bill would survive the cloture vote. But in the end, opponents of the measure from both sides of the political spectrum gained enough support to derail the legislation. Liberals felt it did not go far enough in protecting illegal immigrants, while conservatives rejected the bill because they felt it would grant amnesty to the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the country.

Republican foes of the measure argued that the American public was broadly united in opposition to the bill and had made its views known by flooding Congress with phone calls and e-mails.

“What part of ‘no’ don’t we understand?,” asked Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), who said the immigration fight had “reengaged the American people.”

But Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the key members of the coalition that crafted the bill, warned his Republican colleagues ahead of the vote.

“Remember this day if you vote ‘no,’” Graham said, adding that this bill would not come back in its current form and it is “as good as it gets.”

President Bush has taken a hands-on approach to the legislation, which he views as an important part of his domestic legacy. Leading up to the vote, called senators to urge them to support the bill.

[truthkeeper]

I told you to have faith, sweetie! I’m so happy right now!

[nicmarlo]

Immigration bill goes down in defeat...
Enough senators to stop the immigration bill have voted to block it. A roll call is continuing and the vote is not final...

OFFICIAL 11:28 A.M. EST; NO = 46 MOTION NOT AGREED TO

[dragnet2]

Do we send them 12 roses, or 2 dozen?

Better idea, cut the flowers off and send them stems with thorns, with a warning note for the next time these politicians attempt to pass country killing policies.

[Uncle Miltie]

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

[SouthTexas]

It's crying time again....

Reid says it WILL BE BACK!

[quack]

Thank you Senator Jeff Sessions for standing up for the American people.You’re honesty,hard work,and integrity,is greatly appreciated.Please call and email him everyone.Let him know how much our country needed him during this fiasco,and that he delivered.

[guinnessman]

It’s official!

Laura Ingraham is celebrating right now!

[Scarchin]

Suck it Teddy! And now - crazy grandpa Byrd!

[Chickensoup]

I am in tears. It feels like the First W election. The truth finally overcomes the lies. We are the New Media...we are the New Politics.

[gridlock]

Over 50 against cloture. You think that means it will stay dead?

“Lovely bird the Norwegian Blue... Beautiful plumage!”

[southernindymom]

Big Mc voted NOOOOOOOOOOOOO well thank God. He has been
getting a lot of crap for this.