From the PubDef archive — published June 28, 2007, restored 2026. Links and embedded media may point to archived copies.
IMMIGRATION BILL IS DEAD
Filed Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 12:00 PM
By a vote of 46 to 53, the U.S. Senate today refused to close debate and advance President Bush’s controversial immigration legislation. Sixty votes were needed to end debate. Â
Both Missouri Senators, Kit Bond (R) and Claire McCaskill (D), voted against the motion. Both Illinois Senators, Dick Durbin (D) and Barack Obama (D) voted for the motion.
Click here to see how all members voted.