Rep. James Sensenbrenner says the Real ID Act has a better than 50-50 chance of passing the Senate, Ira Mehlman reports.

Sensenbrenner also says he is working on a comprehensive immigration enforcement package, which he plans to introduce in 2006:

While he did not cite specifics, the clear implication was that this legislation would include the means to enforce employer sanctions. "My intent is to deal with immigration in an overall way next year," said Sensenbrenner. He went on to say that the bill "will put employers who hire illegal aliens for cash and on the cheap out of business."