2010: Voted in favor the DREAM Act, which would have rewarded illegal aliens with amnesty.
The DREAM Act would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 30 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came illegally to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Fortunately, the DREAM Act did not pass.

2010: Voted in favor the DREAM Act, which would have rewarded illegal aliens with amnesty.
The DREAM Act would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 30 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came illegally to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Fortunately, the DREAM Act did not pass.

2009-2010: Cosponsored AgJOBS, which rewards illegal immigration by granting amnesty (Feinstein).
Sen. Nelson cosponsored S. 1038, which encourages more illegal immigration by rewarding certain illegal aliens who work in agriculture with amnesty. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2009-2010: Cosponsored the DREAM Act, which rewards illegal aliens with amnesty (Durbin).
Sen. Nelson is a cosponsor of S. 729, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors [DREAM] Act of 2007. S. 729 grant amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 35 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came (illegally) to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) is the main sponsor of this bill.

2010: Voted against an amendment that supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson has decided illegal aliens should not be punished for living and working illegally in the United States.

2010: Voted against an amendment that supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson has decided illegal aliens should not be punished for living and working illegally in the United States.

2009-2010: Cosponsored AgJOBS, which rewards illegal immigration by giving illegal agricultural workers blue card status (Feinstein).
Sen. Nelson cosponsored S. 1038 to reward illegal immigration by protecting illegal aliens granted temporary resident status and later giving them and their families full residency. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment that prevented illegal aliens from acquiring credit cards.
Sen. Nelson opposed the Vitter Amendment to H.R. 627, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009. The amendment would have required the banks that issue credit cards to ensure that those granted credit cards are in the United States legally by obliging the banks to verify the identity of applicants using REAL ID-compliant documents. By opposing this amendment the Senator helped illegal aliens remain in the United States. The amendment failed 28-65.

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment that prevented illegal aliens from acquiring credit cards.
Sen. Nelson opposed the Vitter Amendment to H.R. 627, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009. The amendment would have required the banks that issue credit cards to ensure that those granted credit cards are in the United States legally by obliging the banks to verify the identity of applicants using REAL ID-compliant documents. By opposing this amendment the Senator helped illegal aliens remain in the United States. The amendment failed 28-65.

2009-2010: Cosponsored the DREAM Act, which rewards illegal aliens with amnesty and in-state tuition (Durbin).
Sen. Nelson is a cosponsor of S. 729, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors [DREAM] Act of 2007. S. 729 would grant illegal aliens permanent resident status and allow them to pay in-state tuition at Americas public colleges and universities. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2010: Voted against an amendment that promoted border security and supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson indicated that the border should remain porous, making it easier for individuals to cross the border illegally.

2010: Voted against an amendment that promoted border security and supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson indicated that the border should remain porous, making it easier for individuals to cross the border illegally.

2010: Voted for an amendment to increase the number of men and women patrolling the border.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the McCain amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have funded the deployment of 6,000 National Guardsmen and women to the U.S. - Mexico border, thereby making it more difficult for human, drug, and arms traffickers to cross the border. The amendment failed 51-46 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2010: Voted against an amendment that would have helped stop the flow of drugs across the border.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the Cornyn amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have increased funding for drug enforcement along the Southwest border. The amendment failed 54-43 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2010: Voted against an amendment that would have helped the Justice Department handle immigration-related cases on the border more efficiently.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the Kyl amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have increased resources within the Department of Justice to expedite immigration-related cases along the border. The amendment failed 54-44 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2010: Voted for an amendment to increase the number of men and women patrolling the border.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the McCain amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have funded the deployment of 6,000 National Guardsmen and women to the U.S. - Mexico border, thereby making it more difficult for human, drug, and arms traffickers to cross the border. The amendment failed 51-46 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2010: Voted against an amendment that would have helped the Justice Department handle immigration-related cases on the border more efficiently.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the Kyl amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have increased resources within the Department of Justice to expedite immigration-related cases along the border. The amendment failed 54-44 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2010: Voted against an amendment that would have helped stop the flow of drugs across the border.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of the Cornyn amendment to H.R. 4899, the 2010 Emergency Supplemental bill. This amendment would have increased funding for drug enforcement along the Southwest border. The amendment failed 54-43 (a 3/5 vote was required for passage).

2009-2010: Voted for an amendment to complete 700 miles of border fencing.
Sen. Nelson voted for the DeMint amendment to H.R. 2892, the DHS Appropriations bill., which mandates that the 700 miles of border fencing (which was previously approved and appropriated for) be completed. The DeMint amendment passed 54-44.

2009-2010: Voted for an amendment to complete 700 miles of border fencing.
Sen. Nelson voted for the DeMint amendment to H.R. 2892, the DHS Appropriations bill., which mandates that the 700 miles of border fencing (which was previously approved and appropriated for) be completed. The DeMint amendment passed 54-44.

2010: Voted against an amendment that promoted interior enforcement and supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson indicated that illegal aliens should be allowed to live normally in the United States (including taking American jobs) without fear of arrest or deportation.

2010: Voted against an amendment that promoted interior enforcement and supported Arizonas immigration enforcement law.
Sen. Nelson voted against the DeMint amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The amendment, SA 4464, would have prevented the Department of Justice from participating in any lawsuit against Arizonas immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. Unfortunately, the amendment failed 43-55 on the Senate floor. By opposing the amendment, Sen. Nelson indicated that illegal aliens should be allowed to live normally in the United States (including taking American jobs) without fear of arrest or deportation.

2009-2010: Voted for tabling an amendment that would have denied federal funding to states and localities with sanctuary policies for illegal aliens.
Sen. Nelson voted against tabling an amendment (SA 2630) sponsored by Sen. David Vitter to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) spending bill (H.R. 2847). The Vitter Amendment, if adopted, would have prevented federal funds from going to states and municipalities with sanctuary policies in place that protect illegal aliens, criminal aliens, and potential terrorists. The Vitter Amendment was tabled, with Sen. Nelsons vote essentially promoting sanctuaries for illegal aliens.

2009-2010: Voted for tabling an amendment that would have denied federal funding to states and localities with sanctuary policies for illegal aliens.
Sen. Nelson voted against tabling an amendment (SA 2630) sponsored by Sen. David Vitter to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) spending bill (H.R. 2847). The Vitter Amendment, if adopted, would have prevented federal funds from going to states and municipalities with sanctuary policies in place that protect illegal aliens, criminal aliens, and potential terrorists. The Vitter Amendment was tabled, with Sen. Nelsons vote essentially promoting sanctuaries for illegal aliens.

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify system.
Sen. Nelson voted for a motion to table the Sessions amendment to H.R. 2892 (the DHS Appropriations bill) which reestablishes E-Verify permanently, mandates that any business getting a federal contract must run all new hires through E-Verify, and mandates that every existing employee who works on the government contracts must be run through E-Verify. The pre-existing employee provision only applied to the employees actually working on the government contract. The motion to table the Sessions amendment failed 44-53 and the amendment passed with a voice vote. H.R. 2892 was signed into law on October 28, 2009. By attempting to table the Sessions amendment, Sen. Nelson voted to give American jobs to illegal aliens.

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify system.
Sen. Nelson voted for a motion to table the Sessions amendment to H.R. 2892 (the DHS Appropriations bill) which reestablishes E-Verify permanently, mandates that any business getting a federal contract must run all new hires through E-Verify, and mandates that every existing employee who works on the government contracts must be run through E-Verify. The pre-existing employee provision only applied to the employees actually working on the government contract. The motion to table the Sessions amendment failed 44-53 and the amendment passed with a voice vote. H.R. 2892 was signed into law on October 28, 2009. By attempting to table the Sessions amendment, Sen. Nelson voted to give American jobs to illegal aliens.

2009-2010: Voted against employment verification by opposing a 5 year extension of E-Verify.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of tabling Sen. Jeff Sessions amendment to the 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill (H.R. 1105). This amendment would have reauthorized the E-Verify electronic employment eligibility verification program for a period of five years. E-Verify, with a 99.4% accuracy rate, is the most effective tool in keeping illegal aliens out of U.S. jobs. The 5-year extension was an effort to stop the program from being used as a trade-off for various amnesty plans. The Senate leadership decided to table Sessions amendment rather than allow a floor vote. By voting for the tabling of Sen. Sessions amendment, Sen. Nelson opposed the long-term reauthorization of E-Verify. The final vote was 50-47.

2009-2010: Voted against employment verification by opposing a 5 year extension of E-Verify.
Sen. Nelson voted in favor of tabling Sen. Jeff Sessions amendment to the 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill (H.R. 1105). This amendment would have reauthorized the E-Verify electronic employment eligibility verification program for a period of five years. E-Verify, with a 99.4% accuracy rate, is the most effective tool in keeping illegal aliens out of U.S. jobs. The 5-year extension was an effort to stop the program from being used as a trade-off for various amnesty plans. The Senate leadership decided to table Sessions amendment rather than allow a floor vote. By voting for the tabling of Sen. Sessions amendment, Sen. Nelson opposed the long-term reauthorization of E-Verify. The final vote was 50-47.