Senate Democrats on Monday gave up on their effort to force passage of an amnesty for “Dreamer” illegal aliens by refusing to authorize spending to prevent a partial shutdown keep the federal government. Thirty-three Senate Democrats voted for the spending authorization despite the wishes of illegal alien advocates in their party.
The failure to pass the amnesty was a victory for the Trump Administration. It may force the Democrats to make significant concessions, such as cutting chain migration, if they want to pass a DACA amnesty.
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