More Proof for 10th Amendment, States Rights.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The Senate voted against Arizona’s right to enforce immigration laws, 55-to-43, by allowing Justice Department funds to be used in the lawsuit against the state. The vote prevented a floor vote on Sen. Jim DeMint’s (R-S.C.) amendment to the unemployment extension bill making its way through Congress. The amendment would have blocked funding to the Justice Department from being used in its lawsuit against Arizona.
Public opinion remains strongly in favor of Arizona’s right to enforce immigration laws with 61% of Americans supporting passage of a similar law in their own state. Fifty-six percent of Americans oppose the government’s lawsuit against Arizona and only 28% support the suit
The Senate voted against Arizona’s right to enforce immigration laws, 55-to-43, by allowing Justice Department funds to be used in the lawsuit against the state. The vote prevented a floor vote on Sen. Jim DeMint’s (R-S.C.) amendment to the unemployment extension bill making its way through Congress. The amendment would have blocked funding to the Justice Department from being used in its lawsuit against Arizona.
| On the Motion (DeMint Motion to Suspend Rule 22 Re: DeMint Amdt. No. 4464 ) | |||
| Vote Number: | 214 | Vote Date: | July 21, 2010, 06:21 PM |
| Required For Majority: | 2/3 | Vote Result: | Motion Rejected |
| Vote Counts: | YEAs | 43 |
| NAYs | 55 | |
| Not Voting | 2 |