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May 31, 2007
DeMint to Filibuster Immigration Bill
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DeMint to Filibuster Immigration Bill
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The Greenville News reports that Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) told a crowd yesterday he would "definitely" filibuster the Senate immigration bill when it comes to the floor next month. DeMint said before Congress recessed for Memorial Day he didn't have the 40 votes needed to sustain the filibuster and prevent a cloture vote.
DeMint became a leading foe of the immigration compromise last week when he offered an amendment to eliminate Z-visas that would allow immigrants to stay indefinitely once obtained. The amendment was defeated but split the GOP almost down the middle: 20 voted in favor of the amendment, 25 against.