Democrats are determined to pass the DREAM Act — even if it means a govt shutdown

http://www.businessinsider.com/democ...edium=referral

New York Rep. Joe Crowley, who currently serves as the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said his colleagues are keeping all options are on the table should negotiations break down.

"Our caucus will not stop," Crowley said. "We will find whatever vehicle we need to to get this bill passed to ensure that the dreamers will be able to continue to enrich their lives here and contribute to their country, America."

Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington told Business Insider that Democrats are working on a discharge petition to get the bill to the House floor, which is "the most important thing for us."

"I think that there's a lot of expressions of support from Republicans," Jayapal added. "The question is does that turn into legislation."
A discharge petition requires at least 218 signatures from House lawmakers to get a bill to the floor regardless of whether the Republican leadership wants to move forward. While Democrats currently hold 194 seats, they will need at least 24 Republicans to get on board with their cause.

With regard to whether a potential shutdown is in the cards, Jayapal said, "If Republicans are not willing to bring this to the floor — then of course we'll look at every means."


California Rep. Judy Chu was less focused on potential fights in the winter, telling Business Insider that while "it's very very essential that we pass this DREAM Act bill, I think we should try every means possible right now, including a discharge petition."

"So since we're in September, let's try every means possible that we can in September, October, and November to make sure that we can get the DREAM Act passed before we even contemplate that possibility," she said.





My opinion:

This has turned into one big melodramatic play for the Democrats. They are going to keep up this stunt until December.

Even if Democrats can force a vote in the house, what are they going to do in the Senate?

Durbin as of now guaranteed 55 votes in the Senate.

God Bless Durbin! <3

What are they doing to bring the bill to a vote?

@kaylatausche

SCHUMER says he & @POTUS talked "a little bit" about working together more. Schumer's asks:
1. Support Dream Act
2. Extend CSRs

Guys what is CSR?

Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies... it seems this and DA are the two legislative victories Dems are aiming for, might tie them to the budget deal in December

I watching a video on AOL news and it said the Trump Administration will lay out its priorities in legastive fix on DACA in couple of weeks http://aol.it/2vSyvNE

Will be interesting to see what they want included.