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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Immigration
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • Support Arizona's law restricting illegal immigration. (Nov 2010)
Mark Critz on Immigration
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Immigration
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Wife's family came to Americas as illegal immigrants. (Apr 2016)
  • If illegals lead an exemplary life, create a path. (Apr 2016)
Ken Krawchuk on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Immigration
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
  • Advocates path to citizenship and immigration reform. (Nov 2010)
Allyson Schwartz on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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)
  • Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Scott Wagner on Immigration
Republican: Click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Wolf on Immigration
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Supports having a Pennsylvania DREAM Act. (Oct 2018)
  • Continue resettling Syrian refugees with federal screening. (Nov 2015)
  • Support a Pennsylvania DREAM Act. (Sep 2014)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Immigration
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Zero-tolerance policy; stop DACA in its tracks. (Oct 2018)
  • Avoiding immigrant family separation is amnesty. (Jun 2018)
  • Crack down on fraudulent immigration documents. (Nov 2010)
  • Make visa overstay a felony. ()
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Bob Casey on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Comprehensive reform, including DREAMers staying. (Oct 2018)
  • Support sanctuary cities like Philadelphia. (Aug 2018)
  • Stricter employment rules and enforce the borders. (Apr 2006)
  • 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)
  • Opposes declaring Official English. (Oct 2012)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Jim Christiana on Immigration
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
  • Hold sanctuary cities liable for damages by the undocumented. (May 2018)
  • Replace lottery visa program with a merit-based process. (Apr 2018)
  • Secure our borders; hold sanctuary cities liable. (Mar 2018)
Katie McGinty on Immigration
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Support DREAM Act plus earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2016)
  • Communicate with federal officials instead of sanctuary city. (Jul 2016)
Rick Saccone on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
  • Intense vetting of immigrants from terror-training countries. (Feb 2018)

House:

Lou Barletta on Immigration
Republican (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Zero-tolerance policy; stop DACA in its tracks. (Oct 2018)
  • Avoiding immigrant family separation is amnesty. (Jun 2018)
  • Crack down on fraudulent immigration documents. (Nov 2010)
  • Make visa overstay a felony. ()
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Brendan Boyle on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
Robert Brady on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady 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)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
Matt Cartwright on Immigration
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Ryan Costello on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Madeleine Dean on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Charles Dent on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated B- by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Mike Doyle on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle 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)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Dwight Evans on Immigration
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
Chaka Fattah on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah 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)
  • Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Immigration
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Chrissy Houlahan on Immigration
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
  • Fix immigration and give DREAMers a path to citizenship. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
John Joyce on Immigration
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.
  • Support Trump's agenda to create a secure border. (Apr 2020)
  • Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
Fred Keller on Immigration
Republican (District 12): Click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Kelly on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • First, secure our borders. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Conor Lamb on Immigration
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • Census is too important to be affected by partisan politics. (Sep 2018)
  • Work with the illegal immigrants; get them out of the dark. (Feb 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Immigration
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Marino on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Strengthen our borders and enforce the immigration laws. (Nov 2010)
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Patrick Meehan on Immigration
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Dan Meuser on Immigration
Republican (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • Ban immigration from countries identified as bad actors. (Oct 2018)
  • Build wall on southern border; stop illegals at all entries. (Oct 2018)
  • Build the border wall, not sanctuary cities. (Sep 2018)
  • Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
Tim Murphy on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Scott Perry on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Secure our borders and curtail the flood. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Joseph Pitts on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Guy Reschenthaler on Immigration
Republican (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
  • Ban sanctuary cities and stop illegal immigration. (Nov 2018)
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
Keith Rothfus on Immigration
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
  • Create pathway to citizenship for resident immigrants. (Nov 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Allyson Schwartz on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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)
  • Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Bill Shuster on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster 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)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Lloyd Smucker on Immigration
Republican (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Glenn Thompson on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Susan Wild on Immigration
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • Census citizenship questions lead to under-counting. (Sep 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Immigration
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Zero-tolerance policy; stop DACA in its tracks. (Oct 2018)
  • Avoiding immigrant family separation is amnesty. (Jun 2018)
  • Crack down on fraudulent immigration documents. (Nov 2010)
  • Make visa overstay a felony. ()
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Ed Rendell on Immigration
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Sestak on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants should pay fine; get to back of the line. (Aug 2019)
  • Immigration "of all types" helps our economy. (Jul 2019)
  • Support economic development to stem tide of refugees. (Jul 2019)
  • Establish path to citizenship, end family separation. (Jul 2019)
  • Secure borders & due process for asylum seekers. (Jul 2019)
  • Path to citizenship with background check & English test. (Jul 2019)
  • Expand involvement of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. (Jul 2019)
  • Create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2019)
  • Broken system can only be fixed by comprehensive reform. (Jun 2019)
  • Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
Jim Gerlach on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach 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)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Pat Toomey on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Withhold community funding from sanctuary cities like Philly. (Jul 2016)
  • Oppose amnesty; respect the rule of law. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Tom Ridge on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • 2003: US-VISIT relying on biometric fingerprinting. (Mar 2013)
  • No amnesty, but a path to legitimate law-abiding aliens. (Sep 2009)
  • INS is ineffective; US policy is confused. (Sep 2009)
  • New visa interview policy unwisely restricts immigration. (Sep 2009)
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Mark Schweiker on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Immigration
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick 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 to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Bill Clinger on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Featherman on Immigration
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for John Featherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Fox on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Jim Greenwood on Immigration
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood 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)
Joseph Hoeffel on Immigration
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • 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)
Joseph Hoeffel on Immigration
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • 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)
Tom Martin on Immigration
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • No red carpet; immigrants must earn their keep. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports “Immigration helps our economy-encourage it”. (Oct 2000)
Joe McDade on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Chuck Pennacchio on Immigration
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Sestak on Immigration
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants should pay fine; get to back of the line. (Aug 2019)
  • Immigration "of all types" helps our economy. (Jul 2019)
  • Support economic development to stem tide of refugees. (Jul 2019)
  • Establish path to citizenship, end family separation. (Jul 2019)
  • Secure borders & due process for asylum seekers. (Jul 2019)
  • Path to citizenship with background check & English test. (Jul 2019)
  • Expand involvement of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. (Jul 2019)
  • Create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2019)
  • Broken system can only be fixed by comprehensive reform. (Jun 2019)
  • Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
Bud Shuster on Immigration
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Betsy Summers on Immigration
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
  • More visas; more amnesty. (Oct 2004)
Robert Walker on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jason Altmire on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • No taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Robert Borski on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Chris Carney on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
  • Establish English as the official national language. (Nov 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
William Coyne on Immigration
Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Immigration
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • More enforcement at borders; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
Phil English on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Phil English 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)
  • Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
George Gekas on Immigration
Republican (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Bill Goodling on Immigration
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Melissa Hart on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart 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)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Tim Holden on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Paul Kanjorski on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • 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)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Ron Klink on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Tom Martin on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • No red carpet; immigrants must earn their keep. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports “Immigration helps our economy-encourage it”. (Oct 2000)
Frank Mascara on Immigration
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Paul McHale on Immigration
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Immigration
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • No amnesty; no benefits for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2006)
John Murtha on Immigration
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha 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)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
John Peterson on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson 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)
  • No student visas from countries that support terrorism. (Jan 2003)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Todd Platts on Immigration
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • No student visas from countries that support terrorism. (Jan 2003)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated B+ by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Sam Rohrer on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
  • Illegal immigration is just that--illegal. (Apr 2012)
Carl Romanelli on Immigration
Green Challenger: Click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Sandals on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Jobs and good wages scarce due to illegals. (Jan 2016)
  • Send six million illegals back to their countries. (Jan 2016)
  • Our policy is magnet that says "amnesty"; that has to change. (Dec 2015)
  • We're flooding the job market with low-wage workers. (Oct 2015)
  • 35M immigrants over past 20 years hold down American wages. (Sep 2015)
  • All new American job growth has gone to immigrants. (Sep 2015)
  • I had a comprehensive plan in 2006. (Sep 2015)
  • America is worth the wait, even if families are split up. (Aug 2015)
  • Reduce the level of legal immigration by 25%. (Aug 2015)
  • Follow the rule of law; veto the DREAM Act. (Feb 2015)
  • Focus on skilled immigrants; now most are unskilled. (Jan 2015)
  • Amnesty to unskilled illegals makes worker wages stagnate. (Nov 2014)
  • Comprehensive bill is easier than consensus on components. (Jan 2014)
  • My grandfather immigrated for American Dream, not benefits. (Aug 2012)
  • We need immigration; but we need respect of the law. (Jan 2012)
  • Welcome legal immigrants as part of made-in-America plan. (Nov 2011)
  • No in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. (Sep 2011)
  • Finish the border fence; make English the official language. (Sep 2011)
  • No tricks like 1986; secure the border first. (Sep 2011)
  • No promises & no government benefits to immigrants. (Sep 2011)
  • No benefits for illegal immigrants. (Jun 2011)
  • Border is not yet secure; existing laws are not yet enforced. ()
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Marc Scaringi on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
  • Secure America's borders. (Apr 2012)
Don Sherwood on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood 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)
Arlen Specter on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 16% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Steve Welch on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
  • Secure America's borders. (Apr 2012)
Curt Weldon on Immigration
Republican (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon 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)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Mark Critz on Immigration
Republican (District 12): Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Wife's family came to Americas as illegal immigrants. (Apr 2016)
  • If illegals lead an exemplary life, create a path. (Apr 2016)
Tom Smith on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • For secure borders; against amnesty. (Mar 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Practical solutions to illegal immigration. (Nov 2015)
  • Pennsylvania is seriously harmed by illegal immigration. (Apr 2015)
Pat Toomey on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Withhold community funding from sanctuary cities like Philly. (Jul 2016)
  • Oppose amnesty; respect the rule of law. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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