WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats have blocked a GOP attempt to require next year's census forms to ask people whether they are a U.S. citizen. The proposal by Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter was aimed at excluding immigrants from the population totals that are used to figure the number of congressional representatives for each state. Critics said Vitter's plan would discourage immigrants from responding to the census and would be hugely expensive. They also said that it's long been settled law that the apportionment of congressional seats is determined by the number of people living in each state, regardless of whether they are citizens. A separate survey already collects the data. The plan fell after a 60-39 procedural vote made it ineligible for attachment to a bill funding the census.
05 Nov 2009 @ 10:07 am
12 comments
From conservative1 - 07 Nov 2009 @ 04:56 am
In Reply to Heartwood: A temporary super majority. That has pretty much missed it's chance at whatever it had planned.
From Heartwood - 06 Nov 2009 @ 05:41 pm
I don't think much of the democratic leadership for a host of reasons but adding to that: they have a super majority in congress, and they are going to immolate themselves over a losing issue like amnasty. Why not kill your success by giving trillions to rich people like the republicans. O wait, they are doing that also. "Go independants!"
From MH - 06 Nov 2009 @ 05:33 pm
and OregonDeHoto .. just to set the record straight ... in Texas .. we don't say " whores " ... we say " ho-wurs " .. And, to Texas women ... being referred to as a howur is a compliment .. Texas women are proud of being howurs ..
From MH - 06 Nov 2009 @ 05:27 pm
In Reply to oregon: OregonHeHoto ... see , you just can't keep that little cumguzzling mouth of yours shut ... Damn ..
Didn't I already tell you once not to speak to me ... or about me ... and especially NOT about BubbaBigSnake .. I know you are infatuated with him, and have penis envy ... but, please take those insecurities and sexual frrustrations out on SnarkySphincter ... not me .... ok jerkwad ?
From snark - 05 Nov 2009 @ 11:52 pm
In Reply to fredrI hope They keep the scum alive for trial I want to know How a Man in His position came to this if He had any Help I want to know then the Army can kill him that is unless Texans do it first..Islam a religion steeped in peace and love..MY ASS...
From Dave-co - 05 Nov 2009 @ 06:25 pm
just waite tell 2010 when the Dems get cleanzed, I really think it is a pre re to be a traitor to the citizens if you are a Demacrap
From oregon - 05 Nov 2009 @ 06:24 pm
daisey stay away from MH - he is potty -mouthed and discusses his sex life in detail, calls everyone a whore or a homesexual and is overly impressed with his Magic Penis
From Anonyma - 05 Nov 2009 @ 11:38 am
Well, really, do we expect them to answer honestly anyway?
From MH - 05 Nov 2009 @ 11:33 am
In Reply to yellowdaisy: hey .... are you slender ???
From MH - 05 Nov 2009 @ 11:29 am
America .... land of the free ... home of the dumb ...
.... " a bullet always tells the truth " ....
From tiredofit - 05 Nov 2009 @ 11:20 am
getting a belly full?..we have more than a full belly and we need a collective upchuck on congress and the morons who keep siding with non-citizens/invaders rather than we the people!!! Enforce the laws...throw the invaders out..don't give them anything...if they insist in squatting here they get nothing except a cold shoulder and deported whenever and where ever found!!! and yes all their illegal alien scum anchors as well!!!! out be gone...we're through with you and the pols who want to protect your corrupt ways!!!
From yellowdaisy - 05 Nov 2009 @ 10:22 am
Enough is enough. People everywhere are getting a belly full. This is sickening.
From conservative1 - 07 Nov 2009 @ 04:56 am
Texas women are proud of being howurs ..
