No one is actually surprised, are they?
148 Democrats Vote Against Bill to Deport Immigrants Who Attack Police
A bill requiring the deportation of immigrants who attack police officers passed the House on Wednesday but not before 148 Democrats voted against it.
The bill passed with a 265-148 vote, with an astonishing number of Democrats opposing it. Fifty-four Democrats crossed the aisle to vote with the Republicans to pass the bill, according to Fox News.
The Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act (HR7343) was sponsored by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who introduced it as part of the GOP’s efforts to highlight National Police Week.
“There is no reason that an illegal alien who attacks our law enforcement should remain in our country; that shows zero respect for our rule of law or our institutions, and they will not be positive contributors to society,” Van Drew said when he filed the bill.
All the Usual Suspects you’d expect to vote against it, such as The Squad, did. Some of the Dems who did vote for it are not the hardcore left and/or believe in border security, such as Rep. Cueller. Others had to because they have tough election fights coming up in November. Many of those are in border states and states that have been inundated with illegal aliens, particularly in their districts.
The question no is, what does the Senate do? Will Schumer hold a vote on this? Does he simply table it? If the Senate does vote, will enough Democrats vote for it to pass? If so, will Biden sign it?
It’s actually a pretty simply bill which would deport any illegal alien or migrant claiming asylum who attacks any law enforcement officer, as well as fire fighters, school officers, and resource officers.
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