Date: July 19, 2007
Subject: Prohibiting Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens
Description: The Senate voted to continue to allow Social Security benefits to be paid for illegal and fraudulent work, including the work of illegal aliens. Although a majority of the Senate voted to waive the Budget Act and allow a direct vote on the prohibition, under Senate rules 60 votes are required to waive the Budget Act.
Result: Motion Rejected, 57-40
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