Joseph Gerth

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has filed a bill that would rescind President Barack Obama's executive order on immigration that effectively delays the deportation of about 4 million immigrants who don't have the proper documentation to stay in the country.

Many of those effected by Obama's order came to the United States as children or are the parents or family members of U.S. citizens.

Paul's bill is companion to a House bill that passed the two weeks ago. The legislation essentially prohibits Obama from exercising discretion when determining who to deport in most situations.

Even if the Senate were to pass the Senate, Obama would likely veto it it and Republicans don't have the votes to override a presidential veto, unless they can convince Democrats to cross the aisle.

"I believe that the Constitution is clear that the legislative power resides in Congress," Paul said in a statement. "The President is not a king and he does not have the power to enact laws then execute his own laws."