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| https://web.archive.org/web/20141106191206/http://www.vitter.senate.gov/newsroom/press/-vitter-joins-cruz-calling-on-reid-to-stop-amnesty-in-lame-duck | Vitter Joins Cruz Calling on Reid to Stop Amnesty in Lame-Duck | 2014-11-05 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | LA | David Vitter | V000127 | web.archive.org | legacy | Vitter Joins Cruz Calling on Reid to Stop Amnesty in “Lame-Duck” Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and four other Senators today calling on current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to block any attempt by President Obama to grant amnesty to illegal aliens. Reports indicate that Obama plans to grant millions of illegal immigrants amnesty, but has been waiting to do so until after the election. “We know President Obama is quietly preparing to welcome millions of illegal immigrants into our country,” Vitter said. “Not only is it unconstitutional, it’s incredibly dangerous – for our national security, public health and our economy.” The Obama administration has reportedly told vendors to prepare to manufacture at least 9 million green cards that will allow 9 million illegal immigrants to legally work and live in the United States. Also joining Cruz and Vitter were Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.). Below is a copy of their letter. November 5, 2014 Senator Harry Reid Majority Leader S-221, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Leader Reid: We write to express our alarm with President Obama’s announced intention to take unilateral executive action by the end of this year to lawlessly grant amnesty to immigrants who have entered the country illegally. The Supreme Court has recognized that “over no conceivable subject is the power of Congress more complete” than its power over immigration. Therefore, President Obama will be exercising powers properly belonging to Congress if he makes good on his threat. This will create a constitutional crisis that demands action by Congress to restore the separation of powers. As majority leader of the Senate, you have the responsibility of not only representing the voters of your State, but also of protecting the Constitution through vigilant exercise of the checks and balances provided under the Constitution. Therefore, we write to offer our full assistance in ensuring expeditious Senate debate and passage for a measure that preserves the power of Congress by blocking any action the President may take to violate the Constitution and unilaterally grant amnesty; however, should you decline to defend the Senate and the Constitution from executive overreach, the undersigned Senators will use all procedural means necessary to return the Senate's focus during the lame duck session to resolving the constitutional crisis created by President Obama's lawless amnesty. Sincerely, Ted Cruz (R-Texas) David Vitter (R-La.) Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) Mike Lee (R-Utah) Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |