But Republicans argued that the proposals had no place in the reconciliation bill.
“After decades of failing to implement their amnesty agenda, Democrats tried this latest, unprecedented gamble,” said Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the top Republican. “It was unfair, and I’m glad it failed.”
Many immigration activists refused to give up.
“This is a momentous moment for our country,” said Kerry Talbot, deputy director of the Immigration Hub. “We have been trying to work with Republicans for many years, but they have failed to come to the table, and so we see this as an opportunity to step forward and address some of the issues that have been addressed for decades. . Waiting.”
Activists on Tuesday urged supporters to join a march led by CASA and the Service Employees International Union, calling for a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented migrants in Washington, D.C., Immigration and Customs Enforcement and The halt is outside the capital’s headquarters. .
The MP is a little-known but important figure in the life of the Senate, governed largely by precedents and mysterious rules that are subject to interpretation. The term becomes particularly important when it comes to reconciliation, which is thought to be limited to provisions that have a direct impact on federal spending or revenue.
a non-partisan career officer Ms. McDonough has served in the Parliamentarian’s Office since 1999 Heard detailed arguments of both sides Closed in-camera meetings on immigration proposals.
Ms McDonough’s decisions are advisory only, but several Democratic senators have indicated they would be reluctant to eliminate her, and it is unclear whether the majority would support the adoption of an immigration plan to do so. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Mr Menendez pushed back against calls for his removal, saying they were “not constructive.”
According to preliminary data from the Congressional Budget Office, the budgetary cost of immigration legislation — which affects health care benefits, Medicaid spending and tax credits — exceeds $139 billion over 10 years. Democrats estimate that legalization will add $1.5 trillion to the US economy over the next decade, creating more than 400,000 jobs.