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Originally Posted by njbchbum
wayne - i'd like to know why the potus did not get the dream act passed when he had the congressional majority for 2 years? why did the issue have to wait so long to be resolved? as if we all didn't know! lol how can you applaud the prez for the unethical end run of congress? i find such behavior despicable and without courage! ruling by fiat is proof that the ruler doesn't have the guts - nor the votes - to fight for what they believe is the right thing to do.
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President Obama tried to get the Dream Act passed when he had the congressional majority. Unfortunately, on Dec 18, 2010 the senate vote was 55-41, and the republicans filibustered the bill requiring a 60 vote majority. Five democrats voted no, three republicans voted yes, and four senators were absent.
44 - Senate defeats DREAM Act