Why I Had Reservations About Sen. Brownback
Oct 24th 2007ScottAmerican History & Politics & War on Terrorism & Wyoming & conservatism & elections & patriotism & worthwhile reads
I know, he’s dropped out of the running, but in case you’re wondering why I had reservations about supporting Sen. Sam Brownback in the Republican Presidential nomination process, here’s why:
Legislation to give children of illegal immigrants a path toward legality failed a crucial test vote in the Senate Wednesday, likely putting a final stamp on major immigration measures for the year.
Supporters needed to get 60 votes to advance the DREAM Act, which would have allowed illegal immigrants who plan to attend college or join the military, and who came to the United States with their families before they turned 16, to move toward legality.
The final vote was 52-44.
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act was a popular portion of the comprehensive immigration plan that would have legalized as many as 12 million unlawful immigrants while fortifying the border.
Votes of note from the Roll Call:
- Brownback (R-KS), Yea
- Barrasso (R-WY), Nay
- Enzi (R-WY), Nay
- Clinton (D-NY), Yea
- Obama (D-IL), Yea
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