Senate Bill
South Asian Network Senate Proposal Summary.
Amendments to the Senate Bill
May 22
Dorgan (D-ND) amendment defeated by a vote of 31 to 64.
May 23
Bingaman (D-NM) amendment agreed to by a vote of 74 to 24.
Feinstein (D-CA) amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
Gregg (R-NH) amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
Graham (R-SC) amendment was agreed to by unanimous consent.
Leahy (D-VT) amendment was agreed to by unanimous consent.
Hutchinson (R-TX) amendment was agreed to by unanimous consent.
May 24
Akaka (D-HI) amendment was agreed to by a vote of 87 to 9.
Coleman (R-MN) amendment was defeated by a vote of 48 to 49.
Dorgan (D-NC) amendment was rejected by a vote of 48 to 49.
Sanders (I- VT) amendment was agreed to by a vote of 59-35.
McCain (R-AZ) amendment was agreed to by unanimous consent.
Vitter (R –LA) amendment was rejected by a vote of 29-66.
Reaction to the Bill
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Press Release, Senate Suspends Consideration of Immigration Reform. Download a copy of the press release
IRC Americas Program Commentary, Senate Bill a Step Backwards for Immigrant Rights . Download a copy of the commentary
National Immigration Forum (NIF) Press Release, Disappointing Vote Deals Blow to Desperately Needed Reform. Download a copy of the press release
Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CCIR) Press Release, Obstructionists Derail Immigration Reform for Now. Download a copy of the press release
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Press Release, Defeat of Unworkable Bill Gives Senate Second Chance to Get Immigration Reform Right. Download a copy of the press release
National Council of La Raza (NCLR) News Release, NCLR Blasts Senate for Failing to Move Immigration Bill. Download a copy of the press release
The Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) opposes the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 Download a copy of the position by MAPA
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) opposes the bill but supports the process moving forward. Download a copy of the position by NALEO
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) urges support of comprehensive reform, but not at the expense of fundamental principles.Download a copy of the position by AILA
The Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CCIR) acknowledges hard work, calls on Senate to keep working to achieve realistic comprehensive immigration reform. Download a copy of the position by CCIR
Edward Kennedy acknowledges that the Senate compromise isn’t perfect but states that it is a strong agreement and a good solution. Download a copy of Kennedy’s press release
The League of United Latin Americans (LULAC) opposes the Senate immigration Compromise. Download a copy of the position by LULAC
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) thinks the Senate/ White House compromise needs vast improvement. Download a copy of the position by MALDEF
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) expresses concern with some of the provisions included in the Senate bill. Download a copy of the position by NCLR
The National Immigration Forum think the Senate bill is a good start, with room for improvement. Download a copy of the position by the National Immigration Forum
The President’s Statement on Bipartisan Immigration System Proposal.
Download a copy of the statement
Download a copy of the White House fact sheet on Border Security and Immigration Reform
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL) raises concerns with the Senate compromise, “The Senate’s New Z Visa: More Zap Than Zen for Immigrant Families and U.S. Workers.” Download a copy of the position by CHRCL
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Leadership Releases Statement Concerning Senate Agreement on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation. Download a copy of the position by the USHCC
