Breaking news:
WASHINGTON - The Senate voted to build 370 miles of triple-layered fencing along the Mexican border Wednesday, and clashed over citizenship for millions of men and women who live in the United States illegally.
Amid increasingly emotional debate over election-year immigration legislation, senators voted 83-16 to add fencing and 500 miles of vehicle barriers along the southern border. It marked the first significant victory in two days for conservatives seeking to place their stamp on the contentious measure.
The Associated Press
I haven't been able to find the vote count for the amendment yet, but it will
turn up here eventually.
The Tancredos ought to be pleased. I know I'm not. But this is a part of the bargain of compromise the Senate is heading towards after approving Kerry's amendment yesterday, among other things.
There isn't a whole lot to be said, that we haven't fought for or against at one point in time or another. I'm against illegal immigration, and am for law enforcement that doesn't involve concepts like walls or fences to be tunneled under.
So I'll update with the roll call once it becomes available.
Roll Call