McConnell denies Border Bill

Senate Majority Leader⁢ Urges Republicans to Vote‌ Against Border ⁣Bill

Senate Majority ​Leader ⁤ Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is reportedly ⁣urging Republicans in the Senate to vote against a border bill that was unveiled​ in the Democrat-controlled chamber on Monday.

House critics of the bill have warned that the $118 ‌billion‌ package is geared toward getting President Joe Biden re-elected in a prospective 2020 ‌rematch against former President Donald Trump​ while Florida Governor ⁢Ron DeSantis said that the bill “legalizes illegal immigration.”

Numerous Republican senators have already come out and voiced‍ strong ⁢opposition the‍ bill, leading McConnell to urge the remaining Republicans senators to block ​the bill.

“McConnell⁢ recommended to GOP senators ‌behind closed doors that they BLOCK the border bill on Wednesday, per ‌multiple sources, bc it’s clear that most Republicans are preparing to vote no — either because they oppose the bill or want more time,” ‌said reporter ‍Andrew Desiderio wrote⁤ on X.

“McConnell explicitly recommended a ⁣NO vote on ⁣cloture on the motion ‍to proceed, according to several attendees,” he continued. “McConnell said the problem isn’t what Lankford negotiated, it’s that the political ⁤mood in⁢ the country has changed.”

Top⁢ House Republicans signaled shortly after the bill was unveiled that it would be⁤ dead on arrival if it made it to the lower chamber.

House Speaker Mike ⁣Johnson⁣ (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and ‍Chairwoman ⁣Elise Stefanik (R-NY) killed the ​bill in a joint statement.

“House Republicans oppose the Senate immigration​ bill because it​ fails in every policy area needed to⁣ secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration,”​ the statement said. “Among its many flaws, the bill expands work authorizations for illegal aliens​ while failing to include critical asylum reforms. Even worse, its language allowing illegals to‍ be ‘released from physical custody’ ⁣would effectively ⁢endorse the⁢ Biden ‘catch and release’ policy.”

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“The so-called ‘shutdown’ authority in the bill is anything ​but, riddled with loopholes‍ that grant far too much discretionary authority to Secretary Alejandro ⁤Mayorkas –‌ who has⁤ proven he will ⁣exploit every measure ‌possible, in defiance of the law, to keep the border ​open,” the statement continued. “The bill also fails ‍to adequately stop the ‍President’s⁤ abuse of parole authority and provides for taxpayer funds to fly and house illegal immigrants in hotels through the FEMA Shelter and Services⁤ Program.”

“America’s‌ sovereignty is at stake,” the statement ⁤concluded. “Any consideration of this Senate bill ‍in its ‌current form is a waste of time. It is DEAD on arrival in the ‍House. We​ encourage the U.S. Senate to ⁤reject it.”

Why do Republicans have ⁣concerns about the‍ bill‌ and how do they⁢ argue for stricter ‍border security measures?

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The ⁢border bill, titled ‍the ​“Border ​Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act,” is a major part ⁤of President⁤ Biden’s ⁢agenda to address immigration issues in ⁣the United ​States. The bill⁣ includes provisions such as a pathway ⁤to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants, increased border security measures, ​and reforms to the legal immigration system.

However, Republicans have raised concerns about the bill, arguing that it⁣ goes too far in⁤ granting amnesty to illegal ‌immigrants and does not do enough to secure the border. ​They argue that stricter border security measures ⁢are necessary ⁣to prevent illegal immigration and ⁤address⁣ the ongoing ⁢crisis ​at the ​southern border.

McConnell’s call ⁢for Republicans to vote against the bill is seen ‍as a way to signal the party’s opposition to the bill and to unite Republicans in⁤ their stance ‍on immigration. By blocking the bill, Republicans can send a⁣ message to the Biden administration and Democrats that they will not⁢ support‌ what they see as an inadequate solution to ⁣the immigration issue.

The move also highlights the divisions within the Republican party on this issue. While some ​Republican senators ⁣have expressed support for⁤ comprehensive‌ immigration reform, others have taken a harder⁢ line stance and ⁤prioritize border security.‍ McConnell’s recommendation to block the bill reflects the concerns of those Republicans who believe that the bill does⁣ not address⁢ the key issues of border‍ security and​ enforcement.

Furthermore, ⁢the⁢ opposition to the‌ bill ‍is​ not limited to Republicans. Some Democrats have also expressed reservations about certain aspects ​of the bill, ⁣particularly the inclusion of⁣ legalizing undocumented‌ immigrants without first ⁢addressing border security concerns. This ‌bipartisan opposition could make it difficult for‍ the bill to gain enough support‌ to pass in the Senate.

The⁤ debate over immigration reform‌ and border security is⁣ likely ‍to continue as lawmakers grapple ‌with finding a solution that can ‍gain bipartisan support. McConnell’s call to vote against⁤ the border bill is ⁢just one example of the ongoing efforts to‌ shape and⁣ influence the outcome ⁢of⁤ this debate. As Republicans and Democrats continue to⁣ push⁢ for their respective ​positions, it remains​ to be seen what ⁣compromises and agreements can ⁢be reached to address the complex issue of immigration in the United ⁣States.

In the meantime, McConnell and other Republican leaders ​will continue⁢ to advocate for a more robust⁤ approach to border ⁢security and immigration reform, while voicing their concerns and opposition to the ​current border bill. Their​ ultimate goal‍ is to find a⁢ solution that protects​ the country’s borders, enforces immigration laws, and addresses the⁣ needs‌ of both American citizens and undocumented immigrants in a fair and equitable manner.

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