Top Democrat says he'll advance immigration bill

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WASHINGTON -- The top Senate Democrat says he'll force a test vote this week on a measure to give tens of thousands of young illegal immigrants a path to legal status.

Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he'll move to schedule action on the so-called Dream Act. It would give more than 100,000 young immigrants brought to the United States before the age of 16 a chance to become legal residents if they attend college or join the military.

It's unclear whether Reid could muster the 60 votes necessary to move to an up-or-down vote on the measure. It has some degree of bipartisan support, but is opposed by most Republicans and some Democrats who regard it as little more than an amnesty grant for illegal immigrants.

what's a test vote?

" It would give more than 100,000 young immigrants "
Are you serious 100K I thought it was an estimated 65K who graduated every year from Highschookl 100Kalhtought it would hell some, would be like a slap in the face!!! This must be a type-O???

The test vote is for the cloture to get 60 right?

A test vote just means that if he could get 60 for that one vote, fine, he'll proceed to debate

If he can't get 60 votes, he'll bring the dream act back to the floor for another vote soonly afterward.

I hope the president can really convince the remaining 56 democrats to vote yes on cloture.

Even thought we need 2 R's Im praying for the lawd to touch4-6 of them!!!

Last time there was no test vote. I think we have a real shot at passing DA!!!!!!

Today i was going to make 20 caslls, But i think i might go for 30.

Sweet. But Reid would have to vote Nay right in able to bring it back if he doesn't have 60 right?

Yup. .....................