Amnesty: King's Amdt. 33 to H.R. 5855 (2012)

Correct Action Text: 
Voted in favor of Rep. Steve King's (R-Iowa) amendment to the FY2013 DHS Appropriations Bill. This amendment would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using funds appropriated by Congress to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the "Morton Memos". The Morton Memos were a series of three memos issued in 2011 that authorized the use of prosecutorial discretion and/or deferred action to provide amnesty to illegal aliens. The amendment passed by a 238-175 vote.
Incorrect Action Text: 
Voted against Rep. Steve King's (R-Iowa) amendment to the FY2013 DHS Appropriations Bill. This amendment would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using funds appropriated by Congress to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the "Morton Memos". The Morton Memos were a series of three memos issued in 2011 that authorized the use of prosecutorial discretion and/or deferred action to provide amnesty to illegal aliens. The amendment passed by a 238-175 vote.
Correct Points Earned: 
70
Correct Points Possible: 
70
Incorrect Points Earned: 
0
Incorrect Points Possible: 
70
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