Senate Republicans' Border Bill

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Senate Republicans' efforts to stop non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, from being counted on the census for congressional district and Electoral College apportionment were shot down by Democrats. The bill aimed to require a citizenship question on the census and exclude non-citizens from being counted.

Key Points

  • Effort to require a citizenship question on the census
  • Concerns raised about potential impact of illegal immigration on House apportionment
  • Democratic opposition led to the failure of the bill

Pros

  • Effort to address potential manipulation of census data
  • Attempt to ensure accurate representation in Congress and Electoral College

Cons

  • Controversial proposal seen as targeting immigrants
  • Divisive issue between Republicans and Democrats