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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
Posted on 06/28/2007 6:25:57 AM PDT by 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.
TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; deathofthegop; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; immigration; itsdeadjim; sellouts; stickaforkinit; ussenate; vampirebill
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To: xcamel
1,461
posted on
06/28/2007 8:28:42 AM PDT
by
TornadoAlley3
(The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.)
To: mathluv
Voinovich voted “No”...i guess he was intimidated by the voters after all, even though he told Hannity he wouldn’t be...
To: Scythian
“So dont 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?
1,463
posted on
06/28/2007 8:28:50 AM PDT
by
Grunthor
(Once a cobra bit Fred Thompsons' leg. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died.)
To: Scarchin; Jim Robinson
Thank you darlin Scarchin!
I do believe it’s dead, Jim.
To: SoFloFreeper
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!
To: gridlock
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!!!
1,466
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:08 AM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: free me
It’s official!
Laura Ingraham is celebrating right now!
To: mathluv
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!!!!
To: All
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 dont 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.
1,469
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:15 AM PDT
by
Miss Didi
("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
To: Guenevere
I told you to have faith, sweetie! I’m so happy right now!
1,470
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:20 AM PDT
by
truthkeeper
(It's the borders, stupid.)
To: Scarchin; Czar; Borax Queen; janetgreen
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
To: Darnright
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.
To: katieanna
DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!
1,473
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:29 AM PDT
by
Uncle Miltie
(Confidence in Congress has hit an all-time low of 14%)
To: 50mm
It's crying time again....
Reid says it WILL BE BACK!
To: All
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.
1,475
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:31 AM PDT
by
quack
To: free me
It’s official!
Laura Ingraham is celebrating right now!
To: shezza
Suck it Teddy! And now - crazy grandpa Byrd!
To: herMANroberts
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.
1,478
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:47 AM PDT
by
Chickensoup
(If it is not permitted it is prohibited. Only the goverment can permit....)
To: TomGuy
Over 50 against cloture. You think that means it will stay dead?
“Lovely bird the Norwegian Blue... Beautiful plumage!”
1,479
posted on
06/28/2007 8:29:48 AM PDT
by
gridlock
(The only reason our backs are to McCain now is that he went back there to stick in the knife.)
To: nicmarlo
Big Mc voted NOOOOOOOOOOOOO well thank God. He has been
getting a lot of crap for this.
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