Senate OKs immigration bill

“Legislation to secure U.S. borders and offer millions of illegal immigrants access to the American dream cleared the Senate on Thursday, a rare election-year reach across party lines and a triumph for President Bush.

The 62-36 vote cleared the way for arduous summertime compromise talks with the House and its get-tough measure ”” with no guarantee of success.

Utah’s two Republican senators diverged in their votes. Sen. Bob Bennett voted for the bill, saying “it’s not perfect, but it’s a necessary step.” Sen. Orrin Hatch voted against it, saying “it grants the largest amnesty ever undertaken in any country, at any time.”"

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