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The leaders of both sides of the Senate have agreed to bring up the immigration bill next week after completion of the energy bill.
Yesterday President Bush threw his support behind a $4.4 billion funding plan for border security which he and Congress have approved but never funded.
This has not won over any Republicans, as they want to see a funding bill and not just a promise as before.
Sources familiar with the talks said the sides are still negotiating which amendments will be allowed, though they have exchanged lists and have agreed to an approximate number.
The amendments matter because the bill strikes a tenuous balance and those who want it to pass will have to fend off attacks from both liberals and conservatives, each with their own set of criticisms.
Sources familiar with the talks said the agreement does not guarantee that the bill will pass, and Republicans did not promise to deliver enough votes, which Mr. Reid said earlier this week must happen.
The bill stalled a week ago when Mr. Reid called for an end to the debate, prompting 50 senators — 38 Republicans, 11 Democrats and one independent — to balk and vote to prolong the debate and offer more amendments. Mr. Reid then pulled the bill from the schedule.
But under pressure from President Bush, Mr. Reid agreed to return to the bill and Mr. McConnell pledged to limit the number of amendments that Republicans will offer. Last night, the White House said it was “encouraged by the announcement.”
The leaders want to finish the bill by the July 4 recess, but there are still plenty of potential pitfalls.
Earlier in the day, Sen. Jeff Sessions, Alabama Republican and a chief opponent of the bill, said he would use whatever procedural tools he can to block the bill from being revived — a powerful threat in a chamber where one member can delay or block action.
“There are a number of senators who will utilize the powers of the Senate to avoid going back to the failed bill,” Mr. Sessions said.
Unless something irresistable is put into the bill, don’t look for it to pass—again.
Written by ~J~
Poetry Says:
June 17th, 2007 at 7:43 amVisit Poetry
Enforcement first.
Enforcement last.
All else is treason.
We don’t need to deport anyone. Just put CEOs in jail whose companies knowingly hire illegals. CEOs will do almost anything to avoid jail–even follow the law. When there are no more jobs for them, illegals will find their onw way home.
Ayschlay Says:
June 17th, 2007 at 9:25 amVisit Ayschlay
Should we also jail other employers like construction sub-contractors (e.g. roofers), lawn service owners, restaurant and hotel managers, and wealthy couples who hire domestics?
~J~ Says:
June 17th, 2007 at 11:00 amVisit ~J~
Good question, Ayschlay. There’s not enough room in the jails to put them all there.
There is no easy answer to the immigration problem and that’s what’s frustrating so many people who see only in black and white and not in shades of gray.
I have a lawn service and it is owned by an American with total American workers. I wouldn’t have it any other way, but how we got our landscaper is a long story I won’t tell right now.
I have no domestics, though I wish I did.
If so, I would look for an American to do the job.