But I think we would be wise to say Senator SHELBY is a Senator of much aboveaverage ability and determination who has an idea that has some merit. but on reflection it is both unconstitutional and impractical. Mr. President. I oppose this amendment because it is unconstitutional. unworkable. and unwise. This amendment directs the Census Bureau to act in an unconstitional manner by excluding undocumented aliens from the count. The Constitution explicity directs that apportionment be based on the number of persons. not the number of citizens or legal residents. Where the framers intended to make an exception. they said so explicity.
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