Washington, December 4, 2014 -

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) voted for and the House passed H.R. 5759, a bill to stop President Obama’s executive amnesty plan and prevent any similar actions in the future.

“The House has acted on behalf of the American people to stop President Obama’s lawless action and preserve our constitutional checks and balances,” said Rep. Graves. “This is one positive step in what will be a broad effort to shut down the president’s plan. I am very encouraged by the lawsuit filed yesterday by seventeen states, including Georgia. The incoming Senate Republican Majority will soon work with the House to block executive amnesty. Conservative senators have already promised to use their unique powers, such as the ability to block presidential appointments. Until the president’s last day in office, we must continue fighting to uphold the law and restore balance to our government.”

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