Chants of “Si Si Puede” or “Yes We Can” rained down as House Democrats helped pass legislation that would stop deportations and grant a path to citizenship for an estimated two million illegal immigrants.
The ‘American Dream and Promise Act’ passed on a nearly straight party-line vote and promises to “cancel and prohibit removal proceedings against certain aliens and provides such aliens with a path toward permanent resident status.”
A total of 187 Republicans voted against the measure, while seven others joined 230 Democrats in passing it.
“We have the opportunity to be a part of history, to be on the right side of history,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi boasted as Dreamers and other pro-illegal advocates cheered from the gallery.
Dreamers, along with TPS and DED recipients, deserve to live their lives in the US free of fear of deportation. #HR6 is a step in the right direction to ensure we have a just, comprehensive immigration system. #DreamAndPromiseNow
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) June 4, 2019
The bill allows the so-called Dreamers to qualify if they attain a college degree, serve in the military, or work for three years.
Amnesty
Republicans countered by describing the bill as “amnesty” without any form of punishment for being in the country illegally. Many Dreamers have had years to follow the already-established process to become legalized.
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“Either we have a way to get in legally to our country or we don’t,” said Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA).
The Washington Times reports that critics “said millions of people waiting in Central America and elsewhere were watching and would see the vote as a promise of amnesties.”
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) wrote in a letter sent from the White House that the bill “would incentivize and reward illegal immigration” without “protecting our communities and defending our borders.”
No Border Fix and Amnesty for Gang Members
Showing no desire to compromise, Democrats pushed the bill through without any border security measures. At a time when all sides agree that there is a humanitarian crisis at the border, Democrats chose to address and reward those who have already violated the law.
“This bill, to my mind, would ruin America,” Grothman said.
It’s hard not to wonder if that is exactly the goal of the radical left.
WATCH: Applause and chants of “Sí, se puede” were heard in the gallery after House passes DREAMer bill, which provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, or Dreamers, and people with other types of temporary immigration protections. pic.twitter.com/1dn52Itc0j
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 4, 2019
The resistance party also voted against a Republican effort to close a loophole in the legislation that allows members of criminal street gangs to earn citizenship, a decision which proves they have no issue putting the rights of criminal illegal immigrants before those of law-abiding citizens.
While the Dream and Promise Act is the first major legalization bill to pass in over a decade, it remains mostly symbolic – some red meat to throw to the Democrat base.
It is highly unlikely this Act passes through the Republican-controlled Senate and President Trump has already vowed a veto.
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Every person voting for this should be recalled by their State. They are ILLEGAL.
From NumbersUSA site: “In addition to the 230 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill, Republicans Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Fred Upton of Michigan, Will Hurd of Texas, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Dan Newhouse of Washington, and Chris Smith of New Jersey also voted in favor of the bill.”
Strictly a Political Stunt, a Crumb to their Radical Followers. It has absolutely No chance of becoming Law.
Anti-American and traitorous so called ‘Americans’!!
No you can’t, no you can’t! Bwahahahahahaha!
Another big nothing burger from our friends in the Congress. Passing legislature that will never have a chance at passing the Senate, or being signed by the President. Grandstanding for their constituents. They are making fools of themselves.
DemocRats, the party of, by and for criminals!
Will be short lived bill as that is why there is 3 branches of government not the two the democrats think that exist. All about the checks and balances baby!!
This bears out what I had been writing all along that the DNC Party was aiming to get Amnesty, no matter for how few or the character of the individuals, why would the care if a rapist murdering drug cartel member was given carpet amnesty? They hate Americans that much. They hate the Ten Commandments and Christians Jews anyone who might not march in lock step with the Roman salute.
Who was the 1 Republican who voted for this bill? The RHINOs should be very careful in the 2020 election. They will be challenged and voted out if they don’t support the President and the Republican voters.
It won’t stand a chance in the senate !!
When the Senate vetoes the bill the democrats can tell the illegals the republicans don’t care about them so they should vote, and they will, for the democrats. The democrats will use the bill as a weapon.
No Amnesty of any kind is acceptable…..the past has proven amnesties do not work and only encourage more illegal immigration!!!
I am sick of the Democrats trying to destroy this country. Repubicans need to grow a pair and stand up to them for once. Trump can’t do it all. I want term limits on Congress too. We need to get rid of the rhinos.
who was the traitor rino?
it might be possible to talk me into resedency on good behavior [nothing more than a parking ticket if that]
citizenship applied for [not guaranteed] after six years active
She did this to increase the issue at the border. They want the House Permanent.
I hope this treacherous bill of the Communist Democrats will die its natural death in the Senate
Rarely, RARLEY does anyone INCLUDING FOX, talk about the enormous cost of the invading parasites. EVERYONE knows (but won’t admit) that ALL of these uneducated, disease carrying invaders are here for the benefits. They are bringing previously eliminated disease, which are now drug resistant, back into the country. They have really terrible hygiene and that, also, will not change. It’s too impeded in their culture and habits.
First-graders just recognized a two letter word and now they’re ready for college! Parenting skills missing, reality absent, but WOW the enthusiasm is up the stairs and through the ROOF!bless their hearts, they NEED these illegal aliens1 Otherwise, they wouldn’t qualify to pet-sit a kennel full of stuffed puppies! Hadn’t ran an honest and clean campaign in decades1 OK; Centuries! Since 1777!
Another fine example of dems wasting taxpayer’s money! They never accomplish anything for the good of this nation. Lock them up!
The dems are the spawn of satan…like their father, the devil, all they do is steal, kill & destroy. It’s time for them to ALL be committed to a mental institution or go to Gitmo.
Dems have confirmed their utter disdain for legal immigration to our country!
Why are they wasting everybody’s time and taxpayer money passing this crap? Can you say BLATANT pandering for “Dreamer” and MS-13 votes? Just shows how desperate they are! Especially since they know DARNED WELL this will never see the light of day in the Senate, and even if it DID, Pres. Trump would VETO IT, and they do NOT have the 2/3 majority votes to override him.
The Democrats are like a bunch of little children, “yes we can, yes we can”? well now it goes to the senate, and you know what? “ no you can’t, no you can’t”!
From NumbersUSA site: “In addition to the 230 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill, Republicans Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Fred Upton of Michigan, Will Hurd of Texas, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Dan Newhouse of Washington, and Chris Smith of New Jersey also voted in favor of the bill.”
Who are the repubs that voted with the dems…again? Publish their names for all to see.
Just goes to show you the Democrats are the enemy of the people. Working against the American people. Putting illegals ahead of of Americans.Who in their right mind and a true American would vote for a Democrat.
Don’t forget , America’s poor and suffering come LAST when illegals come first .
I AM SO DISGUSTED WITH THE INSANITY AND HATRED IN CONGRESS AND THE ENTIRE DEMOCRATIC PARTY….THIS IS A TRAVESTY….OUR COUNTRY IS BEING DESTROYED AND NO ONE IS STOPPING THEM………………….
The people that support this do so for one reason and one reason only, votes. What the MSM and some republicans fail to ask is what happens when the medical and educational systems are destroyed, who pays the price then and votes won’t matter much. As someone who have been around for 74 years I am beginning to believe we don’t have a way out of this mess the socialist leftist are providing for us. What happened to our country?
Why waste their time and my tax dollars on a bill that is never going to be passed? Please, all house members who voted on this…remove your cranium from your nether regions and accomplish something for our citizens.
There goes more of our hard-earned money…to illegals! Hope the Senate stops this insanity.
They can” what”, exactly? Certainly, not fix their own countries!
My fear is that the people who came here legally, plus the others like the Negros and the Legal Hispanics will be placed at the back of the line when it comes to welfare, or general services.
My reaction to this travesty is pure outrage. Nuf said. I’m about to blow a fuse. So damn sick & tired of allowing ‘just anyone’ into our country, & we, the taxpayers, have to support them. Totally insane.
PRESIDENT TRUMP PLEASE DO NOT SIGN THIS BILL- WHEN I DO WRONG ON ANY LAW I DON’T GET A FREE PASS OUT OF THE COURT HOUSE FOR BREAKING LAWS THAT ARE FAR LESS IN SIZE AND CONTENT.
like most
A sad day in Congress!
Another House bill going nowhere, more wasted time and energy.
This piece of legislation is a poison pill ment to force republicans to vote against it giving the democrats exactly what they want another talking point. Now the best move by McConnell is to pass legislation in the Senate completely different.
The Senate legislation should center around BORDER SECURITY and Legal immigration fixes that will stop these illegal caravans from central America.
The only way to beat democrats at their game is to take the immigration ball and run with it. Especially toward Americans and what benefits Americans.
This dimwitts are out of their ever-loving Minds to think it’s okay to give citizenship to illegals and gang members …..don’t they realize that the President will veto it….it just goes to show that they’re a bunch of lawless people and they don’t care about the safety of the American people
THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO US AND OUR ANCESTORS WHO WORKED FOR IT!! NO TO 3RD WORLD, LOW I.Q. CRETINS!! PERIOD!!
In this case “yes we can!” translates to “we need the votes, illegal or not!”
…the crats are too stupid to realize that all of this ‘symbolic’ rubbish is only emphasizing how much they love illegal law-breakers, drug pushers and gangsters…and how much they despise Real Americans…how can anyone dispute this further evidence that the crat sewer is an enemy of America.
It better not pass the Senate.
Spanish chanted in the House of Reps? So much for assimilation and “E Plubius Unum”
Little libbies playing their childish games
They should all move to Venezuela if they don’t like America and us.
Talk about bad legislation! Do they really hate America and our people that much?