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Originally Posted by janmcn
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 |
bottom line was that he could NOT bring a sufficient number of pols in line with his desire!