It is with disappointed and great regret that I inform my readers that once again Dream Act has failed to pass. Despite the passage in the House several weeks earlier, the Senate, on Saturday, December 18, failed to get enough votes to pass the anticipated Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act would have provided a conditional gateway to legal permanent residence for some unauthorized young people who were brought to the United States as children if they follow certain guidelines, including but not limited to: completing high school; having good moral character; and completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the military.
Thousands of supporters of the Dream Act flooded Congress with phone calls and letters asking that they support the Act. However, despite all of the efforts, Senate did not get enough votes. Senate needed 60 votes in order to move this bill forward, however, even though the majority of the Senate voted in favor of the bill (55 in favor and 41 oppose), that was not enough to pass the Act.
Although the Dream Act is still only a dream for now, it is not forgotten by any means. It will be brought up back to the floor again for a vote next session, and, I have a feeling that it will keep coming back to Congress for a vote until it finally passes.... Yes, I do believe it will pass. It's an ACT that makes sense, if you take out all of the distortion and myths that are going on about the Act, and look at the facts and at the big picture... it is the only thing that makes great sense for this Country. I will continue to keep you updated on the Dream Act, and hopefully, will, eventually bring you the good news concerning this very important piece of legislation.
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