House votes against undocumented migrants’ serving in U.S. military
*Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) defeated a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that would have opened a door for DREAMers to enlist in the armed forces. The provision was proposed by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and supported by the Armed Serveices Committee. But it was defeated by a 221 – 202 vote. VL
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to eliminate a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act that would have allowed the military to consider the enlistment of undocumented young people, dubbed “Dreamers” by their supporters.
By a vote of 221-202, the GOP-controlled House passed the amendment introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.).
The eliminated measure, promoted by Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego, would have urged the Defense Department to consider whether undocumented young people with work permits might enlist in the Armed Forces.
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