Mr. Chairman. the Ridge amendment excludes those who are constitutionally entitled to be accounted for in the census and apportionment base. The Census Bureau is required by the Constitution to count all persons for the census. irrespective of their immigration status. Citizenship has never been the basis on which apportionment is determined. In addition to explicit provisions in the Constitution. Congress has consistently recognized that all persons residing in the United States must be included in the census and apportionment base. In fact. in considering the apportionment provision of the 14th amendment. Congress specifically reJected a scheme to apportion congressional seats on the basis of citizenship or voters.
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