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  • Immigration measure said likely to pass- Sen. Sessions, "The Senate should be ashamed of itself."

    05/19/2006 11:52:08 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 59 replies · 1,813+ views
    AP on Yahoo ^ | 5/19/06 | Suzanne Gamboa - ap
    WASHINGTON - A prominent congressional opponent of sweeping immigration legislation conceded Friday the measure is likely to pass next week, adding "The Senate should be ashamed of itself." At the same time, Sen. Jeff Sessions (news, bio, voting record), R-Ala., predicted that without significant changes, no final compromise would emerge from House-Senate negotiations this year. Sessions indicated little chance of a filibuster, a tactic that would require supporters to amass 60 votes to prevail. The Alabama Republican made his remarks at the end of a week of maneuvering on the Senate floor that left the fundamental provisions of the legislation...