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Cord Byrd: “I opposed the Ensign and Stabenow amendments regarding Social Security and illegal immigrants, because those amendments…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2007
I opposed the Ensign and Stabenow amendments regarding Social Security and illegal immigrants, because those amendments violated section 313 of the Budget Act--the Byrd Rule--which prohibits extraneous matter on budget reconciliation bills. I oppose providing Social Security benefits to illegal aliens. I have supported and will continue to support legislation to help ensure that Social Security benefits are not provided for work unlawfully performed by illegal immigrants. Madam President, I opposed the McConnell amendment regarding detainees at the Guantanamo Bay facility in Cuba, because it violated section 313 of the Budget Act--the Byrd Rule--which prohibits extraneous matter on budget reconciliation bills.
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Cord Byrd
Florida
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Addressing amendments related to Social Security and illegal immigrants during Senate floor debate.

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