Senator claims Democrats exploit undocumented immigrants to gain an unfair advantage over Republican voters
Democrats Reject Amendment to Exclude Illegal Aliens from U.S. Census
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) expressed his disappointment on Monday as Democrats voted against his amendment to prevent illegal aliens from being counted in the U.S. Census for the purpose of apportioning U.S. House seats and Electoral College votes.
In a 45-51 vote, not a single Democratic senator supported the amendment. However, since the vote, two of the four senators who missed it have now voted in favor, bringing the tally to 47-51.
Hagerty believes that the other two absent senators may also vote “yes” on the amendment. The only Republican senator to vote against it was Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
During an interview on Fox Business, Hagerty emphasized his belief that Democrats have ulterior motives for allowing illegal migrants into the country. He claims they want to increase their electoral power in blue states by creating sanctuary cities that attract these individuals.
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He further stated, “Since Joe Biden came into office, they’re shipping them here as rapidly as they can. The estimates suggest that up to 10 million people have entered the country. If allocated properly, this would result in 13 additional congressional districts. The Democrats are gaining an enormous amount of power, disproportionately favoring their blue state voters over those in Tennessee.”
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.@BillHagertyTN: ”[Democrats] want these illegal migrants in here to create more electoral power…Since Joe Biden came into office, the estimates are as high as 10 million people that have come in here — that would be 13 extra congressional districts….”
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Why did Senator Hagerty argue against including illegal aliens in the census count?
Ly to 47-51. Despite the narrow margin, the amendment was ultimately rejected.
The purpose of the amendment was to exclude illegal aliens from being included in the U.S. Census count. This count is crucial for determining the apportionment of U.S. House seats and Electoral College votes among states. By including illegal aliens in the count, it would potentially give more political power to states with large populations of undocumented immigrants, at the expense of states with smaller populations but higher numbers of U.S. citizens.
Senator Hagerty argued that it is the duty of Congress to ensure that representation in the U.S. government is based on an accurate count of American citizens. He highlighted the fact that including illegal aliens in the census count would dilute the political power of American citizens and undermine the integrity of our democracy.
Supporters of the amendment also pointed out that illegal aliens are not legally entitled to the rights and privileges of U.S. citizens. Therefore, it would be unfair to give them representation in Congress and Electoral College votes, which are reserved for American citizens.
However, Democrats who opposed the amendment argued that the U.S. Census should aim to count everyone residing in the country, regardless of their legal status. They believe that including illegal aliens in the count reflects the reality of the population and ensures that resources are properly allocated to communities with diverse populations.
Democrats also emphasized that the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly state that the census count should only include citizens. They argue that the framers of the Constitution intended for the count to include all people residing in the country, as it provides valuable information for various purposes, including funding and policy decisions.
This issue has been a point of contention between Democrats and Republicans for many years. The disagreement revolves around the fundamental question of what constitutes fair representation in a democratic society. Should representation be based solely on citizenship, or should it include all residents, regardless of their legal status?
While the amendment was unsuccessful, it has sparked a larger debate about the balance between accurately representing American citizens and recognizing the presence of non-citizens in the country. The outcome of this debate will have significant implications for future political apportionment and electoral processes in the United States.
As the discussion continues, it is important for policymakers to consider the impact of their decisions on American citizens and the integrity of our democratic system. Finding a solution that balances the fair representation of all residents while upholding the principles of citizenship is crucial for the future of our nation.
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