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David Paterson on Immigration

Democratic Governor (NY): Click here for David Paterson on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

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Hillary Clinton on Immigration

Democratic Jr Senator (NY); Secretary of State-Designee: Click here for 36 full quotes OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.

No official English, but keep common unifying language. (Feb 2008)
Introduce a path to earn citizenship in the first 100 days. (Feb 2008)
Consider halting certain raids on illegal immigrant families. (Feb 2008)
Border fence that cuts off a college campus is absurd. (Feb 2008)
Deploy technology & personnel, not a border fence. (Feb 2008)
Guest workers only for farms, to address labor shortage. (Feb 2008)
Don�t turn local police into immigration enforcers. (Feb 2008)
Deporting all illegal immigrants is unrealistic. (Jan 2008)
Illegal immigrants with driver�s licenses puts them at risk. (Jan 2008)
Exploitation of undocumented workers drives down wages. (Jan 2008)
Co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform in 2004. (Jan 2008)
English unifies us; teach ESL but support other languages. (Dec 2007)
Crack down on employers who exploit undocumented workers. (Dec 2007)
Oppose granting driver�s licenses to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2007)
FactCheck: Denied saying licensing illegals �made sense�. (Oct 2007)
Immigrant license issue needs federal action on reform. (Oct 2007)
More border patrolling on both Mexican AND Canadian borders. (Sep 2007)
Immigration reform needs family unification as one goal. (Sep 2007)
Anti-immigrant bill would have criminalized Jesus Christ. (Sep 2007)
Sanctuary cities ok; local police can�t enforce immigration. (Sep 2007)
Opposes illegal immigration, but doesn�t vote to follow up. (Jun 2007)
Making English official imperils crises needing translators. (Jun 2007)
Comprehensive reform to get 12 million out of shadows. (Apr 2007)
Keep New York-Ontario border passport-free for tourism. (Oct 2006)
Adamantly against illegal immigrants. (Sep 2005)
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 YES 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)
Sponsored bill covering child resident aliens under Medicaid. (May 2005)
Sponsored bill funding social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)
Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Kirsten Gillibrand on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.

No stance on record.

Caroline Kennedy on Immigration

Democratic candidate: Click here for Caroline Kennedy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Charles Schumer on Immigration

Democratic Sr Senator (NY): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Charles Schumer 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 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 NO on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting illegal immigrants from receiving FEMA benefits. (Jul 1994)
Provide funding for social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)
Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

House:

Gary Ackerman on Immigration

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gary Ackerman on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO 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 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Michael Arcuri on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for Michael Arcuri on other issues.

No stance on record.

Timothy Bishop on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Bishop 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 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)

Yvette Clarke on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Yvette Clarke on other issues.

Humane immigration policy without criminalization. (Nov 2006)

Joseph Crowley on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Crowley on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Eliot Engel on Immigration

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Engel on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Vito Fossella on Immigration

Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vito Fossella 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)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Kirsten Gillibrand on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Hall on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for John Hall on other issues.

No stance on record.

Brian Higgins on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-27): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Higgins on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)

Maurice Hinchey on Immigration

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Maurice Hinchey on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Steve Israel on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Israel 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)

Peter King on Immigration

Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter King 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)
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 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Randy Kuhl on Immigration

Republican Representative (NY-29): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Randy Kuhl 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)
Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Chris Lee on Immigration

Republican Rep.-Elect (District 26): Click here for Chris Lee on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nita Lowey on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-18): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Nita Lowey on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO 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 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Dan Maffei on Immigration

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 25): Click here for Dan Maffei on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carolyn Maloney on Immigration

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Maloney on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO 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 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)

Eric Massa on Immigration

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 29): Click here for Eric Massa on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carolyn McCarthy on Immigration

Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn McCarthy 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)
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 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

John McHugh on Immigration

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John McHugh 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)
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)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Mike McMahon on Immigration

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 13): Click here for Mike McMahon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Michael McNulty on Immigration

Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Michael McNulty on other issues.

Voted NO 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Gregory Meeks on Immigration

Dem./Working-Families (NY-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gregory Meeks on other issues.

Voted NO 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Jerrold Nadler on Immigration

Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jerrold Nadler on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO 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 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)

Charles Rangel on Immigration

Dem./Lib./Working-Families: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Rangel on other issues.

Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)

Thomas Reynolds on Immigration

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Reynolds 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 67% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Jose Serrano on Immigration

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jose Serrano on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Louise Slaughter on Immigration

Democratic Representative (NY-28): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Louise Slaughter on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO 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 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Paul Tonko on Immigration

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 21): Click here for Paul Tonko on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Towns on Immigration

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ed Towns on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Nydia Velazquez on Immigration

Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Nydia Velazquez on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Jim Walsh on Immigration

Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Walsh 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Anthony Weiner on Immigration

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Weiner on other issues.

Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO 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 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

George Pataki on Immigration

Republican NY Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Pataki on other issues.

Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)

Michael Forbes on Immigration

Republican (retired) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Forbes on other issues.

Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)

Benjamin Gilman on Immigration

Republican (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Gilman on other issues.

Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)

Felix Grucci on Immigration

Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Felix Grucci on other issues.

Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)

Amo Houghton on Immigration

Republican/Conservative (District 31): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Amo Houghton on other issues.

Voted NO 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)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)

Sue Kelly on Immigration

Republican/Conservative (District 19): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sue Kelly 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 YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)

Rick Lazio on Immigration

Republican/Cons. (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Lazio on other issues.

More aid for immigrants; more high-tech immigrant visas. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)

Major Owens on Immigration

Democrat/Working-Families (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Major Owens on other issues.

Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)

Jack Quinn on Immigration

Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jack Quinn on other issues.

Voted NO 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)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)

John Sweeney on Immigration

Republican/Conservative (District 22): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Sweeney 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)

Eliot Spitzer on Immigration

Former Democrat: Click here for Eliot Spitzer on other issues.

No stance on record.

Sherry Boehlert on Immigration

Republican/Independence (District 23): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sherry Boehlert 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)
Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)

Daniel Frisa on Immigration

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Daniel Frisa on other issues.

No stance on record.

John LaFalce on Immigration

Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John LaFalce on other issues.

Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)

Susan Molinari on Immigration

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Susan Molinari on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Paxon on Immigration

Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Paxon on other issues.

Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)

Gerald Solomon on Immigration

Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gerald Solomon on other issues.

Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)

Andrew Cuomo on Immigration

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carl McCall on Immigration

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for Carl McCall on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Cox on Immigration

Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006): Click here for Ed Cox on other issues.

No stance on record.

Abe Hirschfeld on Immigration

2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger: Click here for Abe Hirschfeld on other issues.

No stance on record.

Howard Mills on Immigration

2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY): Click here for Howard Mills on other issues.

No stance on record.

Marilyn O'Grady on Immigration

2004 former Conservative Party challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marilyn O'Grady on other issues.

Toughen immigration laws to keep out terrorists. (Jun 2004)

David McReynolds on Immigration

2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David McReynolds on other issues.

More federal & state aid to immigrants. (May 2000)
Amnesty for immigrants; grant them full rights. (Jan 2000)

Michael Benjamin on Immigration

Former Republican Challenger: Click here for Michael Benjamin on other issues.

No stance on record.

Al D'Amato on Immigration

Former Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Al D'Amato on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)

Pat Moynihan on Immigration

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pat Moynihan on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)

Howie Hawkins on Immigration

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.

Supports path to citizenship. (Aug 2006)

KT McFarland on Immigration

Republican Challenger: Click here for KT McFarland on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jeanine Pirro on Immigration

Republican challenger; District Attorney: Click here for Jeanine Pirro on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Spencer on Immigration

Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Spencer on other issues.

Increase enforcement personnel at the border. (Jan 2006)
Crack down on illegal immigrants and their supporters. (Jan 2006)
Shut down new immigrants coming in. (Dec 2005)

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