Motion to table Vitter Sanctuary City Amdt. to CJS Approps - H.R. 2847
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
The Vitter Amendment, if adopted, would have prevented federal funds from going to states and municipalities with sanctuary policies in place that protect illegal aliens, criminal aliens, and, potentially, terrorists.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
A "No" vote would allow for a floor vote on the Vitter amendment preventing CJS funding to sanctuary cities.
DeMint Fencing Amendment to DHS Approps Bill - H.R. 2892
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
DeMint
The DeMint amendment mandates that the 700 miles of border fencing (which was previously approved and appropriated for) be completed. The DeMint amendment passed 54-44.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The border fence is another deterrent for illegal immigration.
Vote to Table Sessions Amendment to DHS Approps Bill - H.R. 2892
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Sessions
The Sessions amendment authorizes E-Verify permanently, mandates that any business getting a federal contract must run all new hires through E-Verify, and mandates that every existing employee who works on the government contracts must be run through E-Verify. Thus, for the first time, E-Verify can be used to root out illegal aliens who were previously hired. The existing employee provision only applies to that part of a company actually working on the government contract. Democratic leadership motioned to table the amendment.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
Tabling the amendment would prevent the Sessions' amendment from being considered for the DHS appropriations bill
Floor vote on King E-Verify Amendment to DHS Appropriations Bill - H.R. 2892
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
King of Iowa
The amendment requires all DHS contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. The King Amendment would have essentially implemented an Executive Order signed by President George W. Bush requiring all federal contractors to use E-Verify but the EO has been continually postponed by President Obama. Use of E-Verify is one of the most effective tools of Attrition Through Enforcement and keeping illegal aliens out of U.S. jobs.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The amendment would strengthen workplace enforcement by requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify.
Floor Vote on King Spotters Amendment to 2010 DHS Approps - H.R. 2892
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
King of Iowa
This amendment requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove the lookout posts constructed by drug smugglers, thereby making it more difficult for drug smugglers and reducing illegal immigration associated with illegal drug activity.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The King amendment strengthens border control efforts.
Calvert E-Verify Amendment to Ag. Appropriations - H.R. 2997
Thursday, June 18, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Calvert
The amendment would have required all Dept. of Agriculture contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to verify the eligibility of their employees.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The amendment would have strengthened workplace enforcement by requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify.
The Kingston amendment would have required all DHS contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to verify the eligibility of their employees. The amendment failed in the House Appropriations Committee 23-35.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The Kingston amendment would have removed one of the major draws for illegal immigration, workplace enforcement, by requiring federal contractors to verify their employees with E-Verify.
Floor vote on Vitter Amendment to Credit Card Act - H.R. 627
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Vitter
This amendment would have required the banks that issue credit cards to ensure that those granted credit cards are in the United States legally by obliging the banks to verify the identity of applicants using REAL ID-compliant documents.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The Vitter amendment would have prevented illegal aliens from obtaining credit cards.
Vote to Table Sessions E-Verify Amendment to 2009 Omnibus - H.R. 1105
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Sessions
Sen. Sessions' amendment would have reauthorized the E-Verify program for a period of five years. The E-Verify program had received several short-term extensions (H.R. 1105 contained a short-term extension). The Senate leadership decided to table Sessions amendment rather than allow a floor vote.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
This vote prevented the opportunity to extend E-Verify for five more years
