By Cristina Marcos – 11/19/15 01:57 PM EST
In a 289-137 vote, the House on Thursday easily approved legislation that requires new screening requirements on refugees from Syria and Iraq before they can enter the United States.
Forty-seven Democrats defied President Obama’s veto threat and backed the bill — enough to override a presidential veto given the six Democrats and two Republicans who missed the vote.
The 47 Democrats who voted for the bill ranged from centrist Blue Dogs, vulnerable lawmakers in tough reelection races and even one member of leadership: Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who heads House Democrats’ communications efforts.
Two Republicans voted against the bill: Reps. Walter Jones (N.C.) and Steve King (Iowa).
The outcome suggests the House could override Obama if he vetoes the measure, although there’s no guarantee that Democrats will side against the president if they are asked to sustain a veto.
The big question is whether the House will get a chance at an override vote.
The legislation will now go to the Senate, where it may face a tougher path to passage.
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) vowed to block the House bill if it is considered by the upper chamber after the Thanksgiving recess.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/260782-house-defies-obama-approves-bill-halting-syrian-refugees
You can vet all you want. It’s not the answer. The biggest problem is assimilation. Europe has learned to its detriment the mistakes of going down the road of allowing mass immigration of muslims. Unlike any other nationality or culture, muslims do not integrate well, and their young men become highly susceptible to radicalization. Take it from a European born American. Unless you have experienced it first hand, you really have no point of reference in assessing this issue.
This is what ISIS wants. Good job congress.