H.R. 6633 (110th): Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass)
Voted in favor of employment verification in 2008
No Position
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act
Voted in favor of punishing sanctuary cities in 2008
On the Cloture Motion S. 2205
Voted against rewarding illegal aliens with amnesty in 2007
On the Cloture Motion S. 1639
Voted on Senate floor against guestworker-amnesty bill by voting against cloture motion to end debate and bring bill to a vote in 2007
On the Cloture Motion S. 1639
Voted on Senate floor against guestworker-amnesty bill by voting against motion to bring bill to the Senate floor for a debate and a vote in 2007
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Voted on Senate floor against guestworker-amnesty bill by voting against motion to limit debate and move to vote in 2007
On the Cloture Motion S. 1348
Voted against motion to invoke cloture on S. 1348 to increase overall immigration numbers and reward illegal aliens with amnesty in 2007
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 800 The Employee Free Choice Act
Voted in favor of preventing illegal aliens from voting in union elections
H.R. 6061 (109th): Secure Fence Act of 2006 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted in favor of border fence in 2006
H.R. 4830 (109th): Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted in favor of bill to outlaw border tunnels in 2006
H.R. 6095 (109th): Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted in favor of bill to increase interior enforcement in 2006
H.R. 6061 (109th): Secure Fence Act of 2006 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted in favor of border fence in 2006
S. 2611 (109th): Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted against bill to increase immigration and grant amnesty to illegal aliens in 2006
H.R. 4437 (109th): Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of ... (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted on floor of the House for final passage of border security and enforcement bill in 2005
S. 1307 (109th): Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted to protect American workers by voting against foreign worker importation program in 2005
H.R. 3045 (109th): Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted to protect American workers by voting against foreign worker importation program in 2005
H.R. 418 (109th): REAL ID Act of 2005 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted in favor of bill to bar drivers\' licenses for illegal aliens in 2005
S. 2845 (108th): Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (On the Conference Report)
On Motion to Instruct Conferees: S 2845 To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes
Voted against Motion to Instruct Conferees to strip key illegal immigration reduction provisions from bill in 2004
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 10
Voted against amendment to strip significant illegal immigration reduction provisions from H.R. 10 in 2004
H.R. 10 (108th): 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted for legislation with significant illegal immigration reduction provisions in 2004
H.R. 2738 (108th): United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted to protect American workers by voting against worker-importation program in 2003
H.R. 2359 (108th): Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)
Voted to extend voluntary workplace verification pilot program in 2003
H.R. 2738 (108th): United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
2003: Voted against worker importation program in Chile Free Trade Agreement
H.R. 2739 (108th): United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted to protect American workers by voting against worker-importation program in 2003
H.R. 2739 (108th): United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted against worker importation program as part of Singapore free trade agreement in 2003
H.Res. 365 (107th): Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of ... (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree)
Voted AGAINST Section 245(i), a form of amnesty for illegal aliens in 2002
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ voted AGAINST H RES 365 which was brought up and passed in a new form in March of 2002. The vote against the bill was a vote against rewarding illegal aliens via a four-month
H.R. 1885 (107th): Section 245(i) Extension Act of 2001 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass)
Voted against a four-month extension of Section 245(i) in 2001
S. 2045 (106th): American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (On Passage of the Bill)
Voted against importing more foreign workers in 2000.
Sen.ZZlastnameZZ voted against S.2045, the Abraham foreign worker bill to increase the number of foreign high-tech workers. On the heels of the release of a GAO report finding no proof of a high-tech worker shortage and evidence of abuse in the H-1B program, Sen. ZZlastnameZZ voted against this foreign worker bill that contained no worker protections. The bill passed the Senate 96-1.
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 2578
Voted against an amendment to hamstring border enforcement in 2012 (Grijalva)
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ voted against the Grijalva amendment to H.R. 2578, legislation to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This amendment would have stripped provisions that allow the Border Patrol to bypass regulations put in place by the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture on federal lands within 100 miles of the border. The amendment's sponsor is Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz) and it failed 177-247 (19 June 2012).
On the Motion (DeMint Motion to Suspend Rule 22 Re: DeMint Amdt. No. 4464)
Voted to Support Arizona's Immigration Enforcement Law in 2010
Sen. ZZlastnameZZ voted in favor of the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizona's immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor.
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 403 of S. Con. Res. 13, 111th Congress, Cornyn Amdt. No. 4202 As Modified Further)
Voted in favor of the Cornyn amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sect. 403, S. Con. Res. 13, 111th Congress, Kyl Amdt. No. 4228 As Modified)
Voted in favor of the Kyl amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline re: McCain Amdt. No. 4214)
Voted in favor of the McCain amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2630 to H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
Voted against sanctuary policies for illegal aliens in 2009
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1399 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
Supported an amendment to complete 700 miles of border fencing in 2009
Sen. ZZlastnameZZ supported the DeMint amendment to H.R. 2892, the DHS Appropriations bill. The DeMint amendment mandates that the 700 miles of border fencing (which was previously approved and appropriated for) be completed. The DeMint amendment passed 54-44.
On the Motion (Motion to Table Sessions Amdt. No. 1371)
Supported an amendment to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify system in 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 2892
Supported an amendment to deter illegal immigration in 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 8 to H R 2892
Supported an amendment to require DHS contractors to use E-Verify in 2009.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1066 to S.Amdt. 1058 to H.R. 627 (Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009)
Supported an amendment to prevent illegal aliens from acquiring credit cards in 2009
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 604 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
Voted to extend E-Verify in 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H R 5818
Voted in favor of preventing illegal aliens from receiving federal housing funds in 2008
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ vote in favor of an amendment to H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008. This amendment would prevent illegal aliens from receiving Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds pursuant to this act. The amendment passed by a vote of 391-33 (8 May 2008; 11:30 am).
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 15 to H R 5819
Voted in favor of restricting funding to business that hire illegal aliens in 2008
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4231 to S.Con.Res. 70 (No short title on file)
Voted in favor of increased border security funding and enforcement in 2008
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4309 to S.Con.Res. 70 (No short title on file)
Voted against sanctuary policies for illegal aliens in 2008
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3313 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Voted in favor of funding state and local law enforcement assistance in enforcement of Federal immigration laws
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3277 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Voted against sanctuary policies for illegal aliens in 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 62 to H R 3043
Voted for an amendment to prohibit Social Security funds from being used administer benefits accrued from work performed in Mexico.
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ voted for the Gingrey amendment to HR 3043, an amendment to prohibit the use of funds by the SSA to administer Social Security benefit payments, under any agreement between the United States and Mexico establishing totalization arrangements between the two countries. The amendment passed 254-168.
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 45 to H R 2638
Voted for an amendment to reduce the time period of a country's "temporary protected status."
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ voted in favor of the Forbes amendment to HR 2638, which would prohibit funds pursuant to this bill from being used to extend the "temporary protected status" designation of a country. This amendment failed 123-298.
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 41 to H R 2638
Voted for amendment to reduce funding for the visa waiver program.
Rep. ZZlastnameZZ voted in favor of the first Tancredo amendment to HR 2638, which would prohibit funding from HR 2638 from being used to fund the visa waiver program. This amendment failed 76-347.
