The Senate resumed its unfinished work on the immigration bill.
S. 1348: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007
Debate
Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)
Allard Amdt. No. 1189; To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for visas.
Failed 31-62
Durbin Amdt. No. 1231; To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.
Passed 71-22
McConnell Amdt. No. 1170; To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
Failed 41-52
Feingold Amdt. No. 1176; To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.
Passed 67-26
Consideration of S. 1348 continues.
Reference: Appropriations • Bill Sponsors • Committees • Record • Votes • Laws
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
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