Wednesday, October 24, 2007

DREAM Act Test Vote Fails

Today, on October 24, 2007, legislation to give children of illegal immigrants a path toward legality (called the DREAM Act), failed a crucial test vote in the Senate.

Supporters needed to get 60 votes to advance the DREAM Act, which would have allowed illegal immigrants who plan to attend college or join the military, and who came to the United States with their families before they turned 16, to move toward legality. The final vote was 52-44.

Likely, this ends any hope for immigration legislation for this year.