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Jeff Miller Assails Democrat Tactics On Illegal Immigration Vote

Last night, House Democrats used strong armed tactics and deceitful maneuvers in order to defeat a Republican motion to the Agriculture Appropriations bill which would bar illegal immigrants from receiving any federal funds for employment or rental assistance.

"The Democrats simply refuse to stop illegal immigration - so much so that they're willing to cheat in order to win a vote," Miller said. "I have never witnessed such a blatant disregard for House rules and parliamentary procedure."

After the vote was gaveled, the votes stood at 215-213 and the Republicans claimed a win on their motion. Democrats, however, argued the measure was deadlocked at 214-214 and failed. Under Republican protests, they quickly proceeded to the final passage of the bill. But Republicans quickly discovered that there was no longer any record of the controversial vote and immediately charged Democrats with erasing the bad result. This sparked a chorus of angry protests from the Republicans, yelling "shame" on Democrats, while they returned fire with angry volleys of their own.

The ability of Congress to fulfill its Constitutional duties to the people depends on the presence of clear rules and an expectation of a fair vote count," Miller added. "I don't think the Democratic leadership delivered either of those last night. I think this marks an unprecedented low for the House Democrats."

A video of events that transpired during last night's proceedings can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQJYiGFkDX4

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