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

“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.”