The Votes

The following are the Senators who really sparkled on the shamnesty bill, leading the charge to stand up for Americans and the enforcement of the law:
Jim DeMint (R - SC)
Jeff Sessions (R - AL)
John Cornyn (R - TX)
James Inhofe (R - OK)
David Vitter (R - LA)

The following are the Senators who shamed themselves by leading the effort to stand up for illegal aliens, terrorists, and complete disregard for the rule of law:
Ted Kennedy (D - MA)
John McCain (R - AZ)
Jon Kyl (R - AZ)
Lindsey Graham (R - SC)
Arlen Specter (R - PA)
Mel Martinez (R - FL)

The award for The Supreme Overlord of Dirty Senate Tricks goes to:
Harry Reid (D - NV)

If you're a Republican, the following Senators should be watched very carefully since they were playing politics and playing with fire:
Mitch McConnell (R - KY)
Trent Lott (R - MS)
Sam Brownback (R - KS)

Here's a summary of all the votes cast on this cloture:


Keep these people in mind as you hear their names in the news over the next few months, especially when their next elections roll around. Remember how they've acted and what they've stood for, and think about whether or not you want them representing you.

There's my two cents.