Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this is a perfect example of an amendment that does not deserve to be debated without real work and real bipartisan commitment. This is a legitimate issue, making sure that we have notice when you have an individual in State or local custody, but this version of the amendment doesn't work. It likely violates the 10th Amendment. It likely violates the Fourth Amendment. It fundamentally misunderstands the statute it implicates--8 USC 1373. There is a better way to do this in a bipartisan manner. In fact, a number of us just recently introduced legislation that would allow ICE to obtain a legal warrant when you have an individual in State or local custody to make sure that they end up being put into removal proceedings. So let's continue to work on this very important issue. This is just the wrong way to do it, likely deeply unconstitutional. Motion to Table For that reason, I would move to table the motion to concur with Johnson amendment No. 1706. I would ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to table. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.”