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 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
Procedural motion that limits further floor debate on S. 1639 to 30 hours.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
NumbersUSA believes that the "grand compromise" immigration proposal is fatally flawed and under no circumstances could the measure be improved enough through amendment to be worthy of support. As a result, a "YES" vote on cloture was the same as a "YES" vote on amnesty.
Procedural motion that allows S. 1639 to be considered on the Senate floor.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
NumbersUSA believes that there are no circumstances under which the so-called “grand bargain” could be improved enough to be worthy of support. In other words, a “YES” vote on cloture is the same as a “YES” vote on amnesty.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Prohibits illegal aliens seeking amnesty under this bill (in this case, “probationary status “) from submitting “sworn affidavits from nonrelatives” as proof of unlawful work or unlawful presence in the United States. Eliminates provisions protecting the confidentiality of the information contained in amnesty applications and, instead, requires the sharing of application-related information upon the request of a law enforcement agency, intelligence, or national security agency, or DHS component when requested in connection with a duly-authorized investigation of a civil violation.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
If adopted, this amendment would not only serve as a disincentive for illegal aliens to seek amnesty, but it also would encourage cooperation between the Federal government and state and local governments in the effort to do what has not been done enough in recent decades – enforce our immigration laws.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
(for himself and Sen. Cornyn)
Authorizes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in the five years following enactment, to establish new units of Customs Patrol Officers (often referred to as "Shadow Wolves"). Requires such units to: (1) operate on Indian reservations located on or near an international border (or any other Federal land DHS determines appropriate); (2) investigate and prevent the entry of terrorists, illegal aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband into the United States; and (3) carry out other duties DHS deems necessary. Authorizes appropriations as may be necessary for fiscal years 2008 through 2013.
NumbersUSA Urged a "Yes" Vote
The original "Shadow Wolves," operating solely along the part of the border occupied by the Tohono O’odham Nation, has been greatly successful in pursuing smugglers and maintaining order along the border, so more units like this – if money is truly appropriated for their establishment – would be welcome.
Outcome: Adopted
Schumer SA 1272 - S 1348
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Requires DHS and the State Department, within six months of enactment, to review existing guidelines and regulations regarding issuance of B-1 visitor/tourist visas and to determine whether modifications regarding issuance, admission, and length of stay are necessary to ensure decisions relative to issuance are made consistently "while ensuring security." Requires the agencies: (1) if any modifications are found to be warranted, to make such modifications within the six months following enactment; and (2) to consult with appropriate stakeholders in making any such modifications. Requires, within 18 months of enactment, the establishment of State Department and DHS "aggregate data" tracking systems to guarantee consistent application of issuance, admission, and length of stay guidelines.
NumbersUSA Urged a "No" Vote
This amendment gives DHS and the State Department a "blank check," so to speak, in terms of how they actually choose to enforce and implement the immigration laws already on the books.
