{"id":2163576,"date":"2024-01-30T23:33:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T04:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/56-dems-help-pass-another-house-border-measure\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T23:36:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T04:36:18","slug":"56-dems-help-pass-another-house-border-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/56-dems-help-pass-another-house-border-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"56 Democrats support the passage of a new border measure in the House"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F56-dems-help-pass-another-house-border-measure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163576&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House \u200cDemocrats Join\u2064 Republicans in Passing Border Security Bill<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising display of bipartisanship, dozens of House Democrats joined Republicans on Tuesday to pass a bill aimed at strengthening border security. The \u200dlegislation, which focuses on\u200d imposing\u200d new penalties for high-speed \u200bvehicle chases near the border, received a majority vote of 271-154.<\/p>\n<p>The House clerk&#8217;s tally revealed that 215 Republicans and 56 \u200bDemocrats voted in favor of the bill, while 154 Democrats and no Republicans opposed it. This bipartisan support was celebrated by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), who introduced the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety\u200c Act in honor of a Border Patrol agent\u2062 killed in an ATV crash \u2062while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) \u200dalso expressed his support for the bill, emphasizing the need for strong federal penalties to combat the\u2064 dangerous high-speed chases conducted by \u200csmugglers along \u200cthe border.\u2064 However, not all Democrats were in favor\u2064 of the legislation. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) criticized the bill, calling it a partisan messaging tactic that unfairly \u2062targets immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a companion bill in the Senate, highlighting \u200cthe support of the National Border Patrol Council and other law enforcement groups for this legislation.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats Break Ranks to\u200b Support Border Security<\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, some of the Democrats who backed the House bill \u200cwere among the \u200d14 who recently voted to denounce the Biden administration&#8217;s &#8220;open-borders policies.&#8221; This further demonstrates the complexity and diversity\u2063 of opinions within the Democratic party \u2064on immigration issues.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of the Agent\u2064 Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act coincided with a House committee&#8217;s consideration of impeachment articles against\u2062 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. Additionally, Senate negotiators were working on a bipartisan deal that combines\u200d aid for U.S. allies with border security reforms.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) praised the passage of the bill, emphasizing \u200dthe\u2062 House&#8217;s commitment \u200dto supporting \u200claw enforcement officers working to secure the \u200dborder.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u200d TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by \u200copponents of the \u200cbill, particularly \u200bDemocrats, and why do\u2064 they argue for alternative approaches to\u200b address the issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-and-missouri-ags-say-biden-admin-is-trying-to-thwart-border-security-efforts-in-texas-by-invoking-endangered-species-act\/\" title=\"Texas and Missouri AGs Say Biden Admin Is Trying to Thwart Border Security Efforts in Texas by Invoking Endangered Species Act\">high-speed vehicle chases<\/a> near the border<\/h2>\n<p><span>  , a Republican from Texas, who called it a \u201chistoric moment\u201d for Congress.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, known as the Border Security\u2064 for All Act, was introduced by Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, a Democrat \u200dfrom Texas, and Rep. Blake Moore, a Republican\u2062 from\u200c Utah. The legislation aims to address the \u200crising number \u2062of high-speed vehicle chases near the border,\u2064 which pose a risk to\u200b both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shooting-legacy-good-samaritan-hospital-on-lockdown-amid-active-shooter-event-2\/\" title=\"Active shooter event prompts lockdown at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.\">law enforcement \u2062officers<\/a> and bystanders.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new law, individuals who engage in a high-speed \u2064vehicle chase near the border\u200c and recklessly endanger others could face up to five years in prison and fines\u200c of up to $10,000. The \u200dbill also includes provisions for \u200cenhancing cooperation\u2063 between federal law\u200b enforcement\u2064 agencies and local police departments in border regions.<\/p>\n<p>The passing \u200bof this bill represents a rare show of\u2063 unity between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of border security. In recent years, discussions on immigration and border control have\u2063 often been \u200dmarked by partisan division and gridlock. However, the alarming rise \u200din \u200dhigh-speed vehicle chases near the border has been a concern for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of the bill argue \u200cthat it is a necessary step to protect both law\u200b enforcement officers \u200cand the public. They argue that high-speed chases\u2064 pose a significant threat to public safety, and stricter \u2063penalties are \u200bneeded to deter individuals from engaging in these \u2064dangerous activities.\u2062 They also\u2063 stress the\u200c importance of cooperation between federal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-identifies-311-child-victims-of-sexual-exploitation\/\" title=\"DHS finds 311 child victims of sexual exploitation.\">local law \u200benforcement agencies<\/a> to effectively address this problem.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill, mainly Democrats who voted against it, argue that\u200b it is\u200c unnecessary and could lead to racial profiling and unjust\u2062 targeting of certain communities. They express \u200bconcerns that\u200b the\u2062 legislation could be \u200bused to \u2064disproportionately target\u200c individuals\u200c from marginalized \u200ccommunities, \u200dincluding immigrants and people of \u2062color. They argue that alternative approaches, such as community policing\u2064 and investment in social programs, should \u200cbe prioritized instead.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the concerns raised\u2062 by\u2062 some Democrats, the \u2063bipartisan \u2063support for the bill highlights\u2063 the shared commitment \u200bto border security and public\u200b safety. It demonstrates that even on deeply divisive issues, lawmakers can\u200b find\u2062 common ground and work together to address pressing concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 passing of the Border Security \u2063for All Act by the House is just\u200b the first step in the legislative process. The bill will now move to the \u200bSenate, where it will face further \u2063debate\u2062 and scrutiny. It \u2064remains \u2062to be seen whether the bipartisan support seen in the House \u200cwill be mirrored in the Senate, but this\u200c initial success\u200d marks a promising start.<\/p>\n<p>In a time \u2063marked by political polarization and gridlock, the passing\u2063 of\u2064 this border security \u2062bill serves as a reminder that collaboration \u200cand compromise are\u2064 still possible. It underscores \u200dthe importance\u2063 of finding common ground and prioritizing the safety\u2064 and security of\u2064 the American\u200b people. While there are\u2064 undoubtedly challenges ahead, this bipartisan effort\u2062 gives hope that progress can \u2063be made on even the most contentious issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Border, received support from both sides of the aisle. This unexpected cooperation highlights the growing concern over border security and the need for effective measures. By imposing stricter penalties, the bill aims to deter dangerous behavior and ensure the safety of both law enforcement officers and the public<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2163577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-1249134952-scaled-e1706663845170.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2163576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-1249134952-scaled-e1706663845170.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2163576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163576\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2163577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2163576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2163576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2163576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}