During a long day of debate Saturday, Senate Majority leader, Democrat Harry Reid of Nevada, had appealed to senators to advance the bill to the floor, saying it is their job to debate such a crucial issue.

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"It has been a non-issue, it will continue to be a non-issue, unless this bill becomes law, " she said.

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The Liberals will want to avoid race becoming an election issue, and a citizenship bill could help them.

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Lord Rosser withdrew Labour's amendment without a vote, but signalled he would return to the issue at a later date in the bill's progress through the Lords.

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