Lunch Bucket Republicans against Sen. Carl Levin

Approve NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.

Section 245(i) Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

Section 245(i) would restore a provision allowing illegal aliens to pay the INS $1000 and remain in the country, subject to only a cursory U.S. police record check, before receiving green cards. If Section 245(i) is not revived, these illegal aliens will instead be required to return to their country of origin where their application for an immigration visa would be subject to a far more vigorous home country background investigation. The legal procedure for entering the U.S. involves a background check performed in the country of origin to ensure that the immigrant or visitor does not pose a security threat. These laws were put in place for the precise reason of protecting our homeland and preventing a national tragedy like September 11th.

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.

Approve Trade Promotion Authority (Fast Track)

Vote to pass a bill that would allow expedited negotiation and implementation of trade agreements between the executive branch and foreign countries.

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.

Against World Trade Organization-Establishment

Vote on adoption of a joint resolution that would withdraw Congressional approval from the agreement establishing the World Trade Organization [WTO].

Senator Carl Levin voted NO.

Support Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China

Vote to give permanent Normal Trade Relations [NTR] status to China.  The China Trade Treaty.

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.

Approve 'Fast Track' Trade Authority

Vote to renew 'fast track' authority for the President.

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.

Approve GATT

Pass bill to approve and implement GATT. (General Agreement on Tariff and Trade)

Senator Carl Levin voted YES.