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Jim Gibbons on Immigration

Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)

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John Ensign on Immigration

Republican Jr Senator (NV): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Ensign on other issues.

Don't forgive illegals of felonies nor pay them benefits. (Oct 2006)
Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
Voted YES on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Harry Reid on Immigration

Democratic Sr Senator (NV): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Harry Reid on other issues.

Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

House:

Shelley Berkley on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NV-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Berkley on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)

Jim Gibbons on Immigration

Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)

Dean Heller on Immigration

Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dean Heller on other issues.

Opposes amnesty; defend America's borders. (Nov 2006)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Jon Porter on Immigration

Republican Representative (NV-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Porter on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 75% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Kenny Guinn on Immigration

Republican NV Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Guinn on other issues.

Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)

Barbara Vucanovich on Immigration

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Barbara Vucanovich on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rick Ziser on Immigration

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Ziser on other issues.

Tighter control for the borders. (May 2004)
Immigration reform must serve the economy and workforce. (May 2004)

Richard Bryan on Immigration

Democrat Jr Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Bryan on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)

Jack Carter on Immigration

Democratic challenger, previously First Son: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jack Carter on other issues.

Get a pathway to citizenship and end political football. (Oct 2006)
Improve border security, but not with harsh measures. (Apr 2006)
Give guest workers a path to citizenship. (Apr 2006)
Make employers responsible for hiring legal workers. (Apr 2006)
Provide path to citizenship and increased border security. (Apr 2006)

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