We are starting to see votes and debate on amendments. I dont necessarily like the way all of the votes are turning out. but this is the Senate and majority rules and I accept that. All of us who are interested in comprehensive immigration reform want to see this bill continue to move. to have amendments laid down. debated. and have them voted on. I am very pleased that it appears that we are very close to having. if not unanimous agreement. at least majority support on a bipartisan basis for the amendment that Senator KYL and I laid down about a month ago and which has now been modified slightly to bring more people on board. This amendment. quite simply. is designed to make sure that convicted felons and people who have committed at least three misdemeanors do not get the benefit of the legalization track contained in the underlying bill. whatever it may be.
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