Breaking: The DREAM dies! Update: Roll added
posted at 1:02 pm on October 24, 2007 by Allahpundit
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For now. Cloture fails, 52-44. Standby for the roll and reaction.
Update: I’m hoping to get some video up of Durbin but the Beauchamp news may have me sidetracked for awhile. Here’s the roll, though, as promised. Recall that the shamnesty cloture vote this summer failed with 53 votes, not 44, although it was more politically important for the participants to be seen on the right side in that one than it was here, which probably accounts for most of the difference.
Quick and easy scan of Democrats voting against: Baucus, Byrd, Conrad, Dorgan, Landrieu, Pryor, Tester, and good ol’ McCaskill, whose objections to amnesty evidently don’t end at labor concerns. Republicans voting for: Bennett, Coleman, Collins, our friend Larry Craig, Hagel, Hatch, Hutchison, Lott, Lugar, “Amnesty Mel” Martinez, Snowe, and Sam Brownback, who was free to show his true colors today sans 11th-hour switch.
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Wow, I thought they were gonna sneak this one in.
Bad Candy on October 24, 2007 at 1:03 PM
Yes! There are at least 44 Senators who know better than to shoot themselves in the foot.
Hollowpoint on October 24, 2007 at 1:05 PM
Ding Dong the witch is dead…
GoodBoy on October 24, 2007 at 1:05 PM
Thank goodness. This is welcome good news amidst worrying so much about the SoCal fires.
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:05 PM
I raise a toast to HotAir, Michelle, and all the crew who helped galvanize this effort.
Bad news – it is not over, It never is with these weasels.
fred5678 on October 24, 2007 at 1:06 PM
What’s Harry Reid going to say to the man-in-the-mirror tonight?
Any guesses?
Mcguyver on October 24, 2007 at 1:07 PM
We can enjoy this for now. But, if there is anything to be learned about the libs and dems, they don’t get it and they won’t stop. Until sensible immigration reform is passed, they will try to repackage amnesty again and again. After all, it’s for the (illegal immigrant) children…..
It’s too bad he pretends to drive a red pick up truck and bobs his head when he talks. Otherwise, I’d really like to support him. /sarcasm.
Mallard T. Drake on October 24, 2007 at 1:08 PM
I woulda guessed they would have passed it with everyone focused on the fire.
Bad Candy on October 24, 2007 at 1:08 PM
Spector brought up the specter of a return to “comprehensive” reform being brought back at the end of January ‘08. This isn’t over yet.
captivated_dem on October 24, 2007 at 1:09 PM
“I really need to get a better rug for my head.”
Mallard T. Drake on October 24, 2007 at 1:09 PM
O’ happy Day!!!!!
Brian on October 24, 2007 at 1:11 PM
Its that dang HATE RADIO! They made it die!
hinduconservative on October 24, 2007 at 1:11 PM
You would support that red truck drivin’ fraud, you silly fred groupie. He’s a baby eating, puppy kicking fraud!
/cs
Bad Candy on October 24, 2007 at 1:11 PM
Stay vigilent and keep the speed dial ready…. these traitors have no shame and will try again to violate our safety and our rights as citizens.
MNDavenotPC on October 24, 2007 at 1:12 PM
Now on to kicking them out and getting them in the legal lines to attain citizenship.
df4jc on October 24, 2007 at 1:13 PM
Thankfully, the American people won this one, and the fire distracted from the scandalous Stark remarks and “apology”. Sooo interesting how events occur and turn things around on a dime.
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:14 PM
With Harry Reid’s spittle-speckled mirror it’s unclear… what he’ll say.
Mcguyver on October 24, 2007 at 1:15 PM
Great news! I was certain they were going to sneak it by this time!
There is a God.
Corky on October 24, 2007 at 1:15 PM
Ol’ Wide Stance sided with Dems. So did Pete Dominici, Chuck Hagel, Orrin Hatch, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Richard B. Lugar, Mel Martinez, and Susan Collins.
Oy…
amerpundit on October 24, 2007 at 1:18 PM
I want to give thanks and express my gratitude to God that this bill failed. This was something we had prayed about as a family today–that God would have mercy on our country and that this bill would not pass.
INC on October 24, 2007 at 1:18 PM
What on earth happened to Orrin Hatch?
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Eh, it’s good for now, but in two months, it’ll come up again.
Farmer_Joe on October 24, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Yes, I know. I agree totally. But he can bring it back and back. The MSM conspired to keep this under the radar. Google it and you get blogs.
And I never heard Bush say a word about it. He would have signed it. He may yet.
JiangxiDad on October 24, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Where was the Cape Cod Orca? He was registered on the Southwick vote as “Not Voting.” Is he in the Senate today? You would think he of all people would be lobbying/screaming/etc to get this one through.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 24, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Heads up, AP. Michelle should be in a good mood after a couple of hours with the cheap shamnesty victory wine.
RedWinged Blackbird on October 24, 2007 at 1:21 PM
I gotta go send an Email to Kay Bailey Hutchison and tell her to be a bit more careful, she made a slight mistake in her vote.
GoodBoy on October 24, 2007 at 1:21 PM
iPhones for everyone!
see-dubya on October 24, 2007 at 1:22 PM
Sen. Sessions is doing a fantastic job on the Senate floor following this bill. Watch it here.
df4jc on October 24, 2007 at 1:22 PM
Now is the time to get your iphone! :-)
INC on October 24, 2007 at 1:22 PM
If that long.
Hatch has usually supported looser immigration polices. He supported the DREAM Act up front, and is a big advocate of expanding the H-1B visas.
amerpundit on October 24, 2007 at 1:23 PM
And Dick Lugar? He’s from red as they get Indiana (except for the areas close to Chi-town and the center of the state).
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 24, 2007 at 1:23 PM
humping robot?
lorien1973 on October 24, 2007 at 1:23 PM
Im wondering if this and the judicial nominition was a sort of cross the isle vote swap bargan ?
William Amos on October 24, 2007 at 1:24 PM
+1
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Not entirely true, my friend. I’m in the middle of the fire zones and I managed to get VERY bent over Stark’s remarks….I managed 100% pissed-off-ed-ness over that….then I went back to fire-watching.
PatrickS on October 24, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Kay Bailey just lost my one, lone, little vote. She’ll not miss it but she will the hundreds of people I intend to make it my personal vendetta to inform of her treason. It’s, I tell someone, they tell someone, and by the time she “finally” declares her candidacy for governor of the Great State of Texas there won’t be anyone at the polls voting for her. Word of mouth has put more than one restaurant out of business – should work against a turn coat senator as well. Dang, I’m flippin mad.
Anyone have a link to the actual vote?
24K lady on October 24, 2007 at 1:28 PM
The electorate is in no mood to dish out goodies to illegals, and that’s beginning to sink into some awfully thick skulls.
T J Green on October 24, 2007 at 1:28 PM
Break out humping robot!
Bad Candy on October 24, 2007 at 1:30 PM
I’m glad I phoned in.
Black Adam on October 24, 2007 at 1:31 PM
hairy reed will blame it on global warming…no doubt…
areseaoh on October 24, 2007 at 1:32 PM
{Smilie}
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:32 PM
Here’s one: :-D
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:33 PM
iPhone humping robots for everybody….
ChrisM on October 24, 2007 at 1:34 PM
PatrickS and others living in SoCal – prayers are with you. Can’t begin to tell you of the number of people I know that were either born or raised in California and have relocated to other parts of the country, and the deep sadness we all feel. Take care and be safe.
24K lady on October 24, 2007 at 1:37 PM
Wheeew…deep sigh…looks like we can take a short break, then back at it, making sure our Senators know how we feel about any type of amnesty.
Any senator or rep. that votes for any type of amnesty has been bought and paid for, that you can go to the bank on. Sell outs all of them.
oldernslower on October 24, 2007 at 1:40 PM
Trent Lott told NumbersUSA and some constituents who called in that he was voting no. Then the traitor turn around and votes yes today.
He must be voted out of office. No second chances.
voiceofreason on October 24, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Lying scumbag. What a spineless cretin he is.
RW Wacko on October 24, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Yeah, I’m from Indiana and I have NO idea what ol’ Dick is thinking. He’s more moderate than most people think and he’s been in the Senate forever. He’s had no real competition for his seat in a LONG time…
I do believe it’s time for a change.
Nineball on October 24, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Thank you, kind lady…..
PatrickS on October 24, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Unfortunately for all of us, I suspect it is only resting.
BigAnge on October 24, 2007 at 1:47 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchison lost another vote from me too for her future run for Governor of Texas. I knew she was more than squishy on immigration before, but she totally blew it today. Heaven knows we don’t need another “Bush Lite” governor.
maxine on October 24, 2007 at 1:51 PM
It’s dead……for now.
But this thing’s a real monster, scarier than anything you’ll see on Halloween. And like Dracula, or zombies, or Jason Voorhees, or Freddy Krueger, etc., it will keep coming back from the grave over and over again.
I hope you-all have a large supplies of stakes on hand to keep stabbing this damn thing in its heart.
Vyce on October 24, 2007 at 1:52 PM
Whew. The nightmare ends well this time, too. This act from the Dems has more lives than a cat, though, and we’d better keep watching for it to rise again.
flutejpl on October 24, 2007 at 1:55 PM
I have actually lost count of the number of times we have had to beat this back this year. Is it now four?
INC on October 24, 2007 at 1:56 PM
Wow – Bennett and Hatch from Utah. Why Utah of all places?
RushBaby on October 24, 2007 at 1:59 PM
If the Republican party had a strong anti-amnesty, anti-illegal immigration candidate, they would win the White House in a landslide. How can the party be so stupid not to realize what a winning hand they could hold.
chief on October 24, 2007 at 1:59 PM
McCain DOESN’T go on record.
Haahahahahaha.
JiangxiDad on October 24, 2007 at 2:00 PM
So it appears that the Dem’s strategy is to continue to bring this up and/or attach it to other legislation until they either 1) sneak it through, 2) exhaust the opposition, 3) embed it in some bill that 40 Senators can’t bring themselves to vote against or 4) failing any of the above, they whip up sympathetic constituencies (Latino, Asian, etc.) to a fever pitch to vote donk in 2008.
cool breeze on October 24, 2007 at 2:00 PM
This should be the last time those Republicans that voted yea are in office. Bennett, Coleman, Collins, Craig, Hagel, Hatch, Hutchison, Lott, Lugar, “Amnesty Mel” Martinez, Snowe, and Brownback need the big boot. Disgusting.
darwin on October 24, 2007 at 2:02 PM
I agree wholeheartedly.
I have noticed other conservative websites around this time (as well as the June attempt at Sham-nesty) and they are busying writing posts, discussing abstract ideas like Social Security reform, school choice, etc.
But there comes a time when everyone needs to stop and just pick up the phone, and remind our elected officials of the Constitution.
I commend Hot Air for their strategy of “rallying the troops” and taking practical steps to defeat this monstrous bill.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:05 PM
I notice my POS senator Craig is still shilling for the illegals. We can’t get rid of that jagoff soon enough for my likings.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 2:09 PM
McCain decided to sit this one out. I KNOW WHERE YOU REALLY STAND JOHN!! I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR YOU, YOU POLITICAL COWARD!!!
Zetterson on October 24, 2007 at 2:13 PM
I agree.
The word, “comprehensive” has been abused by both RHINOs and Democrats.
We already have laws against illegal imigration. We already have laws to build and fund the fence.
“Comprehensive” is just a code word for amnesty.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:14 PM
I wholeheartedly agree. Keep that list. Remind everybody about it before the next vote. They are going to pay for their willingness to sell out our country.
Zetterson on October 24, 2007 at 2:15 PM
What’s with Dodd and McCain (both Presidential hopefuls) not voting? Think that was a calculated move? Trying not to piss off either side?
Mark Jaquith on October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM
So true. Beware that word.
Zetterson on October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Hutchison may not be running for another term in the senate but many of us will remember this vote when she runs for governor of Texas. Bad choice senator.
rplat on October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Amnesty is really a slap-in-the-face to foreigners who respect American laws enough to do the right thing, instead of the wrong thing and break our laws.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Check out Fred Thompson’s statement about immigration from yesterday and his statement about the Dream Act today. (Try his website, sorry I’m not proficient at linking.)
Hope csdeven is elsewhere. I’m really not in a mood for a reaming this afternoon.
maxine on October 24, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Wish someone would get Rudy and Mitt on record about how they would have voted on this.
JiangxiDad on October 24, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Feels good to have Sessions as (one of) my Senator(s) :)
Lord Nazh on October 24, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Neither did Teddy. I’m surprised Durbin didn’t order the Sergeant at Arms to check the local watering holes. Maybe a noon vote is just a tad too early for Ted to show up for work.
cool breeze on October 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Particularly McCain. He got absolutely demolished to the point of near political death the last time he let his true feelings be known in regards to this issue. His only goal now is to not tell us anymore what his true beliefs are. He is a political coward.
Zetterson on October 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Good point.
America may never ever in the future be invaded by a standing foreign army equipped with tanks, armored personnel carriers, etc.
But America is currently being invaded by tens of millions of people who are contributing, by their actions, to a culture of law-lessness and anarchy.
We as a country should never reward law-lessness with the gift of USA citizenship.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM
well, i’m pissed with webb. although warner is finally voting the right way, webb is still being a douche. and when warner retires next year, the other warner will replace him & we’ll be a blue state. this just bites.
Miss_Anthrope on October 24, 2007 at 2:22 PM
McCain was there to vote to confirm Southwick.
It’s kind of ridiculous for him to abstain on this vote.
Where’s the courage of his convictions?
:-)
INC on October 24, 2007 at 2:22 PM
Just another example of term limits needed
Wade on October 24, 2007 at 2:25 PM
Senator Jeff Sessions should run for President. He is a leader.
Everyone knows that amnesty is a big incentive for more and more illegal immigration. After all, there have been 7 amnesties given to illegal aliens since 1986. Why is Senator Sessions one of the few GOP senators courageous enough to point this documented fact out?
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Well, MY FRIENDS, that’s that.
JiangxiDad on October 24, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Last night I spent some time at a DREAM Act proponent site:
I just checked, after the vote:
I will sleep well tonight. Back to the battle tomorrow.
The weasels never give up.
fred5678 on October 24, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Good point. I am afraid that the longer a person stays in power, the greater the tendency of the Washington DC beltway crowd effect to influence one’s decisions.
I found Senator Lugar’s vote very disappointing.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:28 PM
I didn’t call my senators (Cornyn & Hutchison) because I thought I could trust them on this–they’ve always gone the right way in the past. What happened, Kay?!?! I’ve gotten a little lazy, thinking I was lucky to have two solid, reliable conservatives in the Senate. I feel betrayed! And I agree with others who have said this kind of thing will have an impact on her bid for TX governor. She probably thinks it’ll help her, what with the exponentially rising Hispanic population in Texas, but I’m not so sure. We’re still pretty red here in Texas, Kay–don’t forget to dance with who brung ya!
aero on October 24, 2007 at 2:31 PM
And the discouraging thing about it is that Trent Lott’s name keeps popping up all the time as a future Senate leader of the GOP.
How scary!!
Trent Lott, in my opinion, is basically moving in the same direction of other Republican-in-name-only like Arlin Spector, etc
Lott has been good on many issues in the past, but he is a consistent “open borders” amnesty supporter.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:32 PM
thank you hotair.com… my phone call and many others must have made a difference. my Senator Claire D McCaskill (D)MO. voted Nay… wonders never cease. she must have gotten a lot of calls and that’s only because you warned us of the impending disaster…
THANK YOU!
Kaptain Amerika on October 24, 2007 at 2:35 PM
They have stopped listening to the GOP rank-and-file folks.
And they now care more about listening to Trent Lott and Mel Martinez, and other RHINOs.
But you are right about the above.
1.) Secure our borders
2.) Advocate enforcement through attrition
3.) Lower taxes
4.) CUT SPENDING
= GOP presidency
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:36 PM
But because Larry Craig voted in step with the Left Wing mainstream media in favor of amnesty, the left wing media is no longer complaining about him anymore.
The media loves Craig in office because he is now acting like a RHINO.
ColtsFan on October 24, 2007 at 2:38 PM
I think the republicans that vote for these types of bills are in the pocket of corporations that profit from illegal cheap labor and don’t want to piss them off.
The dems of course are just trying to get more dem voters.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 2:40 PM
Damn right. Kay Bailey is done in my book. She sure has changed since she first took office. I’m ashamed to have voted for her now and look forward to fighting her every step of the way if/when she runs for Governor.
FireFly on October 24, 2007 at 2:41 PM
And we’re just left out in the cold to freeze. Thanks A$$wipes!
Miss_Anthrope on October 24, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Notice that Larry Craig (he of the wide stance) isn’t one of them. I certainly hopes he doesn’t run for re-election. He is really ticking me off.
jdawg on October 24, 2007 at 2:45 PM
I told you folks yesterday that Senator Coleman would be a traitor. He has sided with that slime Sen. Klobochar for the DREAM Act. It is going to be a tough fight here in Minnesota.
MNDavenotPC on October 24, 2007 at 2:45 PM
I think the republicans that vote for these types of bills are in the pocket of corporations that profit from illegal cheap labor and don’t want to piss them off.
The dems of course are just trying to get more dem voters.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 2:40 PM
MNDavenotPC on October 24, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Both of my senators from Indiana favored this and voted for cloture???? I called those fools!
Aaaarrrghhh….
Start getting your resumes together, Hoosier Senators. You lost my vote.
Black Adam on October 24, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Mel Martinez must go, Brownback is a disgrace, and Lott has become a friggin’ joke at this point. I’ve NEVER supported term limits, but after watching Lott the past few years stuff his face with pork and support crap like this, man am I coming around.
Clearly an alien has taken over McCaskill’s body. She has been VERY middle-of-the-road recently, and very tough on immigration. If she wasn’t so anti-military I could almost like her.
RW Wacko on October 24, 2007 at 2:50 PM
Remember, if the 4 who didn’t vote actually voted it would have been 56 YEAs, which is scary close. Webb and Voinovich are schizophrenic, clearly.
RW Wacko on October 24, 2007 at 2:53 PM
My sentiments exactly!!
bernzright777 on October 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM
I’m right there with ya, Black Adam. Bayh, I can understand… but Lugar? I’m about give him a stern rebuke and issue an important action alert to fellow hoosiers! :p
Nineball on October 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Pardon my ignorance of parliamentary procedure but I just spoke to Sen. Lott’s office to express my disappointment with his Yea vote on the Dream Act. She stated that he voted
for cloture not the Dream Act bill. Does this mean he voted to end the debate and move to vote on the actual bill in the future? Any help?
Firmworm on October 24, 2007 at 3:00 PM
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