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DelBene to Ryan: Let Congress Vote on Immigration Reform

Press Release

Date: March 17, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Immigration

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) today derided House Republican leadership for trying to score political points instead of allowing a vote on comprehensive immigration reform.

"Everyone agrees that our immigration system is broken but instead of voting on a solution, Congress is again wasting time on a political gimmick that does not address real problems," DelBene said. "The President took lawful action to help families being torn apart by our current system. If Republicans take issue with that, they should stop obstructing meaningful debate and allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform."

On Thursday, DelBene voted against a resolution that would authorize Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to file an anti-immigrant amicus brief with the Supreme Court. She spoke on the House floor before the vote.


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