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The Senate has rejected an amendment to the so-called "comprehensive immigration reform" bill that would have denied legal status to illegal alien felons who ignored deportation orders or returned to the U.S. after being deported.
Hear This ReportSenator John Cornyn (R-Texas) says proponents of the supposed "grand compromise" on immigration failed to take an opportunity to restore public confidence that the Senate is "serious about passing an immigration law that could actually work." The Senate narrowly defeated an amendment sponsored by Cornyn that would have barred terrorists, violent gang members, sex offenders, alien smugglers who use firearms, and repeat drunk drivers from being awarded any immigration benefits. The Senate also rejected an amendment requiring a photo ID to vote in order to combat voter fraud.