Citizenship And Immigration Reform Act of 2016
Rationale
Strengthen national identity and reduce strain on public resources by prioritizing cultural cohesion and long-term stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
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| 2 | Immigration Quota Policy |
Annual quotas with caps
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Severely limited immigration
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Citizenship Requirements2
Immigration Quota PolicyProposer
Party
Reform Costavela
Strength through discipline, freedom through responsibility, prosperity through hard work
Core pillars
Raúl Romero
Activist · Age 54
A former engineer turned political strategist, Raúl Romero operates best in the shadows, crafting meticulous plans and advocating for workers' rights with a quiet but unwavering idealism.
Timeline
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Draft25 February 2016
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Vote Open25 February 2016
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Vote Closed25 April 2016
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Did Not Become Law25 April 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
FailedFor: 64 / 266 seats (24.1%)
Against: 186 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 16
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 30 | No | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 156 | No | No reason given |
| Vox España | 64 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 85 / 350 seats (24.3%)
Against: 244 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 38 | No | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 206 | No | No reason given |
| Vox España | 85 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |