The Dream and Promise Act passed out of the House on a 237-187 vote today. It’s a momentous occasion, and one that’s been years in the making. The bill takes us one step closer to permanent protections for Dreamers and TPS-holders — longtime immigrants who have lived in the U.S. and contributed to our country for decades. Below are some of our favorite tweets from the House vote:
BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives passes the Dream and Promise Act 🎉 🎉 🎉 #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/x61NdmAhFT
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 4, 2019
For all of the efforts to ferret out disunity and discord among Democrats, they have been remarkably united in moving forward on all major pieces of their agenda: democracy reform, gun violence prevention, health care, and now immigration. https://t.co/Kcy6LM544r
— Josh Dorner (@JoshDorner) June 4, 2019
The #DreamAndPromiseAct passed the House!
This is why votes matter. This shows us how vital advocacy is in policymaking.
Let’s call on the #RepublicanSenate to pass this bill, too!! https://t.co/LLEfj0RICI
— Alejandra (@aleynez25) June 4, 2019
The #DreamAndPromiseAct has passed the House! People power, organizing, & elections matter.
Two things I’m the most proud of.
1) ppl directly impacted led the shaping of this bill. S/O to @UNITEDWEDREAM @UndocuBlack @GoIUPAT & more! https://t.co/TiMsEoFY6a— Cristina Jiménez (@CrisAlexJimenez) June 4, 2019
We just passed the American Dream and Promise Act! 🙏🏽👊🏽🙌🏽👏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/2t5dDVOJ8a
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) June 4, 2019
America’s Voice celebrates the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act #DreamAndPromiseNow https://t.co/bBylht5BcM pic.twitter.com/z1hjmzj3Ed
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 4, 2019
Congrats to the Dreamers + activists who put this over the finish line today in the House. Proud of how you’ve worked to make this a must do for Dems, held off motions to recommit. Onto the Senate!!@leedsgarcia @JuanSaaa @mariapraeli @lorellapraeli @pilitobar87 @CrisAlexJimenez https://t.co/gxVlSNKuSd
— Stephanie “Fiery Latina” Valencia (@stephanievalenc) June 4, 2019
Truth: "Immigrant youth, #TPS and #DED holders, and our allies have been organizing, visiting members of Congress, sharing their stories, and taking action to get to this historic moment." https://t.co/mhTZ8RAhp0 #DreamAndPromiseNow
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) June 4, 2019
Advocates are billing this HR 6 win as particularly notable because it is not tied to enforcement— a bill that's about "protecting immigrants without hurting immigrants." pic.twitter.com/Mww1X2fbyl
— Tanvi (@Tanvim) June 4, 2019
Jubilant with the passage of HR 6 in the house. Thank you to @RepJayapal and all the members of the house that supported the dreams of thousands of immigrant families by voting yes. Now is time for the senate to do the same #DreamAndPromiseActNow pic.twitter.com/8G8oaUDBxd
— CASA (@CASAforall) June 4, 2019
now @RepJoeNeguse is kicking ass as he nukes the GOP's BS MTR on #HR6. We really have so many impressive Freshmen Dem members who are just not taking the GOP's shit. NO on GOP MTR, then YES on #HR6 #DreamAndPromiseNow
— Joe Sudbay (@JoeSudbay) June 4, 2019
House passes the Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for more than a million undocumented immigrants. The vote was 237-187
— Priscilla Alvarez (@priscialva) June 4, 2019
BIG NEWS: The House just passed #HR6, the #DreamAndPromiseAct! I'm proud to co-lead this bill to protect our #Dreamers and #TPS/#DED recipients, and provide them a path to citizenship. Our country and economy are stronger thanks to the contributions of these amazing Americans.
— Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (@RepRoybalAllard) June 4, 2019
Thank you @RepRoybalAllard @RepZoeLofgren @RepJerryNadler @RepJayapal @RepYvetteClarke @SpeakerPelosi for your leadership and hard work on the #DreamAndPromiseAct! This moment has been years in the making. Onward! #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/vlc7oxqGmx
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 4, 2019
THREAD: Before I was sworn into office, I made a pledge to fight for immigration reform & for our #DREAMers. Today, I'm honored to cast my vote on the House Floor for the #DreamandPromiseAct which would provide a pathway to citizenship for DACA & TPS recipients. pic.twitter.com/tdRBpX2cV4
— Rep. Gil Cisneros (@RepGilCisneros) June 4, 2019
The House just passed important legislation to protect Dreamers and those under Temporary Protected Status. We’re working to do the same in the Senate, including my bill to protect TPS recipients. Let’s stand together and demand McConnell allow a vote! https://t.co/Ov8Zvh6zmV
— Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) June 4, 2019
To everyone fighting for a just immigration system: we see you and we hear you. pic.twitter.com/kECCXdEyL3
— Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) June 4, 2019
Dreamers, as well as TPS and DED recipients who have lived in the U.S. for decades, should not live in fear because Congress refuses to take action.
✅ Tonight I voted yes on #HR6 — a critical first step to fix our broken immigration system.
— Rep. Mikie Sherrill (@RepSherrill) June 4, 2019
#DreamAndPromiseAct passes House! Elections matter, as does heartfelt, values-driven issue advocacy over time. @MoveOn members poured our hearts out for DREAM in 2017 w/months-long, $1mm+ campaign following lead of groups like @UNITEDWEDREAM @FWDus @domesticworkers @AmericasVoice
— Anna Galland (@annagalland) June 4, 2019
HR 6 passed the House of Representatives 237-187! Finally over 2 million Dreamers and TPS/DED recipients have won congressional action to give them permanent status! Thank you to all those who voted YES, for a brighter future for all! #DreamAndPromiseNow @AmericasVoice
— 32BJ SEIU (@32BJSEIU) June 4, 2019
"By passing the Dream and Promise Act, this House is going to be standing up to the hateful, anti-immigration policies that have come to define the Trump Administration," Titus said. https://t.co/Uzlyf0m8MP via @NevadaCurrent
— Nevada Current (@NevadaCurrent) June 4, 2019
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Watch: https://t.co/9owPrqFb24 pic.twitter.com/Jk7FLID5QM
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) June 4, 2019
I've watched the entire debate and voting!
This is a major milestone for our people.Super happy!@UNITEDWEDREAM #DreamAndPromiseAct pic.twitter.com/6vesyBh5yk
— LaCamiLopez (@lacami08) June 4, 2019
What a sight! 😍
Dreamers and TPS beneficiaries rang the Nasdaq opening bell earlier today, a day after the House of Representatives passed the #DreamAndPromiseAct https://t.co/sQVT83yVfa pic.twitter.com/XABmaaq84c
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 5, 2019
Still reflecting on this moment–the House gallery reaction to swift and final passage of HR 6. We have much work ahead in our fight for the dignity, humanity and worth of all immigrants and communities of color, but I am grateful to all who fought to get us to last night's vote. https://t.co/wihznIXdfV
— Avideh Moussavian (@AvidehNILC) June 5, 2019
The death of a transgender asylum seeker who fell ill in a detention center has raised new questions about the treatment of LGBT and HIV-positive migrants by immigration enforcement — and whether they can safely be held in these centers at all.
My latest: https://t.co/vp79bE95Ih
— Scott Bixby (@scottbix) June 5, 2019
Today. Today yall!!!! Today was day for celebrating. Thank you for believing the impossible was possible. Thank you for your trust. If you're reading this and you feel it, this is for you. #DreamAndPromiseAct WE PASSED A BILL THROUGH THE HOUSE YALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/hCjUtiVgce
— Sista Pat (@UndocuBlack_Pat) June 5, 2019
.@Maddow: Democrats were unanimous in passing bill to protect Dreamers https://t.co/Qk7gVwW2jt pic.twitter.com/ye5b5a6NzB
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 5, 2019
I was on the House Floor in 2010 when the House last passed the #DreamAct.
I can tell you that it's moments like this one that make staffers and members alike feel like they are in a special place, and sometimes can do special things.
Thanks for the reminder, @RepJoeNeguse. https://t.co/wmM6Tn3JRc
— Tom Jawetz (@TomJawetz) June 4, 2019
Like the overwhelming majority of Americans, I support a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders. Today’s passage of the #DreamAndPromiseAct by the House reflects the spirit of the stronger, more compassionate nation that we aspire to be.
— Laurene Powell (@laurenepowell) June 5, 2019
Your speech moved me so much Rep. Neguse. So thankful to have people like you representing our communities. https://t.co/WWw9rTowJ8
— Nezly Silva (@nezlysilva) June 4, 2019
Love this! We’ve got a long road ahead, and we must celebrate every step of the way. Grateful for your leadership and partnership, @UndocuBlack. https://t.co/VriZrAvXzS
— Lorella Praeli (@lorellapraeli) June 5, 2019
Key moment in the debate over #DreamAndPromiseAct: the vote in the motion to recommit. Key ally to stiffen the spine of Dems so they rebuffed the cynical GOP MTR: @DavidNir. Thank you, kind sir, for being a badass on behalf of immigrant justice!
— Frank Sharry (@FrankSharry) June 5, 2019
Today, after YEARS of GOP refusal, the House finally voted on the DREAM Act under a Dem majority.
The moment when it passed was like a rock concert 🎸
The people’s cheers brought many, many members to tears.
What a moment. This is why we fight. pic.twitter.com/b04OBCaVDz
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 5, 2019
What did yesterday's #DreamAndPromiseNow vote mean? In 2010, 38 House Dems voted against the Dream Act https://t.co/DgoCBAtTCH. Yesterday, every single Dem voted for Dreamers and TPS holders. We won that.
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) June 5, 2019
Packed house celebrating passage of #DreamAndPromiseAct! We celebrate wins & keep fighting. Proud to fight w/ these ppl & orgs ❤️ @ACLU @UNITEDWEDREAM @AmericasVoice @NILC @FWDus @CAPimmigration @CAPAction @CHIRLA @Grei_sa @lorellapraeli @TomJawetz @MarielenaNILC @UndocuBlack & + pic.twitter.com/R8SKeYbxmE
— Pili Tobar (@pilitobar87) June 5, 2019
