Senate Blocks Immigration Bill
Jun 28 12:18 PM US/Eastern
By CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate drove a stake Thursday through President Bush's plan to legalize millions of unlawful immigrants, likely postponing major action on immigration until after the 2008 elections.
The bill's supporters fell 14 votes short of the 60 needed to limit debate and clear the way for final passage of the legislation, which critics assailed as offering amnesty to illegal immigrants. The vote was 46 to 53 in favor of limiting the debate.
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By CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate drove a stake Thursday through President Bush's plan to legalize millions of unlawful immigrants, likely postponing major action on immigration until after the 2008 elections.
The bill's supporters fell 14 votes short of the 60 needed to limit debate and clear the way for final passage of the legislation, which critics assailed as offering amnesty to illegal immigrants. The vote was 46 to 53 in favor of limiting the debate.
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Labels: Amnesty, Immigration
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Now we need to focus our attention on removing from office those elected officials who voted yes on the Kyl-Kennedy immigration bill. Those officials clearly do not have the best interest of the American people on their agenda.
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