The three House Democrats behind legislation introduced Thursday to abolish U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced in a statement late Thursday that they would vote 'no' on their own bill if it is brought to the floor, accusing Republicans of planning to bring it up for a vote as a "Political stunt."
"If Speaker Ryan puts our bill on the floor, we plan to vote no and will instead use the opportunity to force an urgently needed and long-overdue conversation on the House floor."
The bill would "Convene a commission of experts to provide a roadmap for Congress to implement a humane immigration enforcement system that upholds the dignity of all individuals, which includes terminating the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency within one year of enactment."
Abolishing ICE became a larger issue among Democrats this past month after Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning primary victory over Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley.
Ocasio-Cortez is calling to abolish ICE as part of her campaign platform.
A recent poll shows that the majority of voters oppose abolishing ICE. Republicans were reportedly planning to bring the legislation up for a vote later this month.
"Democrats have been trying to make July 4th about abolishing ICE which is a radical, extreme position that would lead to open borders and undermine America's national security," House Majority Whip Steve Scalise told The Hill Thursday.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/07/13/democrats-say-they-will-vote-no-on-their-own-abolish-ice-bill-after-republicans-plan-to-bring-it-up-for-a-vote-n2499958
"If Speaker Ryan puts our bill on the floor, we plan to vote no and will instead use the opportunity to force an urgently needed and long-overdue conversation on the House floor."
The bill would "Convene a commission of experts to provide a roadmap for Congress to implement a humane immigration enforcement system that upholds the dignity of all individuals, which includes terminating the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency within one year of enactment."
Abolishing ICE became a larger issue among Democrats this past month after Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning primary victory over Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley.
Ocasio-Cortez is calling to abolish ICE as part of her campaign platform.
A recent poll shows that the majority of voters oppose abolishing ICE. Republicans were reportedly planning to bring the legislation up for a vote later this month.
"Democrats have been trying to make July 4th about abolishing ICE which is a radical, extreme position that would lead to open borders and undermine America's national security," House Majority Whip Steve Scalise told The Hill Thursday.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/07/13/democrats-say-they-will-vote-no-on-their-own-abolish-ice-bill-after-republicans-plan-to-bring-it-up-for-a-vote-n2499958
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