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It was passed by the Senate with 68 votes (a filibuster proof majority). Republican xenophobia in the House led to it never being allowed a vote. It would’ve pa
by winter_blue 6y ago
It was passed by the Senate with 68 votes (a filibuster proof majority). Republican xenophobia in the House led to it never being allowed a vote. It would’ve passed the House without question had it been allowed a vote.
- oblio 6y agoWhy was it shot down? In practice it should limit immigration and the people that make it should generally be the kind of people you want to attract: highly educated, skilled, etc.