Burning Atlanta

Will this bill keep rising up from the grave like some ghoul in a B grade zombie movie? I sure hope not. They went at this totally wrong. From hiding behind closed doors and trying to pass it in a week without debate to ignoring the voice of the people. From all their lies, deceit and dancing to scare tactics and "just a small vocal group of bigots" kind of remarks. These jerks need to be voted out of office. But make no mistake about it, there will be another amnesty. This government doen't have the political will to take the kind of stand it should to compel the invaders to leave. They've been much too cowardly for much too long. But, for now, it looks like this monstrosity is DEAD.

AJC

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.

Did the U.S. Senate make the right decision in blocking the immigration bill from going forward? Yes 87.30% 1333 No 12.70% 194

Senators in both parties said the issue is so volatile that Congress is highly unlikely to revisit it this fall or next year, when the presidential election will increasingly dominate American politics.

How they voted.