IMMIGRATION HIGHLIGHTS  In 2013, XXXX voted against the comprehensive immigration bill proposed by the bipartisan Gang of 8 coalition. XXXX even voted against the “border surge” funding that included doubling border patrol agents and building an additional 350 miles of fence.  In 2007, XXXX voted to kill the comprehensive immigration bill drafted by a bipartisan coalition.  In 2010, XXXX voted against the DREAM Act to grant citizenship to children of illegal immigrants who attend college or join the military. In 2007, XXXX voted to block the DREAM Act.  In 2006, XXXX voted for a bill that would allow for the construction of a fence along the Mexican border. In 2013, XXXX voted for an amendment to require 350 miles of double-layered fencing be completed along the southern border before any other action on immigration could be implemented. THE XXXX RECORD IMMIGRATION REFORM 2013 Senate Immigration Reform Bill XXXX Voted Against Final Passage Of Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In June 2013, XXXX voted against the passage of a bill that would overhaul U.S. immigration policies, create an incremental path to citizenship for most illegal immigrants in the country and institute new border security measures. It would require the Homeland Security Department to complete certain security measures, including 700 miles of fencing along the southern border, nationwide use of its E-Verify system and a biometric entry-exit system at all international airports and seaports, before illegal immigrants who receive provisional legal status can become permanent residents. It would make available $42.5 billion for additional border control agents, the 700-mile fence and monitoring technology, such as cameras and drones. It would create visa programs for agricultural and low- skilled workers and qualified entrepreneurs, and increase temporary visas available for high-skilled workers from 65,000 to 115,000 annually. The bill would create a program to allocate green cards, up to 250,000 each year, on a merit-based system, with consideration given to family ties in the United States and the country's economic needs. It would require DHS to annually audit its E-Verify system and begin removal proceedings for at least 90 percent of people who stay beyond the duration of their visas. It also would prevent immigrants from claiming Social Security benefits for work they did while unauthorized and bar non-citizens from receiving public assistance. The measure passed by a vote of 68-32 (D 52-0; R 14-32; I 2-0). [Vote 168, 6/27/13; Vote 166, 6/27/13]  XXXX Voted Against Ending Filibuster On Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In June 2013, XXXX voted against a motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the bill that would overhaul U.S. immigration policies, create a path to citizenship for most illegal immigrants in the country and institute new border security measures. It would require the Homeland Security Department to complete certain security measures before illegal immigrants who receive provisional legal status can become permanent residents. It also would create visa programs for agricultural and low-skilled workers and qualified entrepreneurs, as well as a program to allocate green cards on a merit-based system. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 68-32 (D 52- 0; R 14-32; I 2-0). [Vote 167, 6/27/13] XXXX Voted Against “Border Surge” As Part Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In June 2013, XXXX voted against the Leahy, D-Vt., amendment no. 1183 that would require the Homeland Security Department to 216