77 -19
The bill advances.
Cloture.
Now they have to vote on the bill itself.
Cruz takes the floor.
Says point of order is specifically against the President’s amnesty.
If you agree it is, vote yes. If not, vote no.
Reviews Constitution.
Says it is incumbent on this body to preserve Constitution.
Reid says Cruz is wrong, wrong, wrong.
Speaking now.
Reviews his view of the Constitution, says this is completely without merit.
Leahy says the point of order is “well-taken: and the roll will be called.
Roll call first first then vote.
Sounded like Alexander was a No. Wouldn’t surprise me if the GOPe played for Team Dem and Obama’s amnesty against Cruz.