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Senate roll call 439 · 105th Congress · May 18, 1998

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assist the United States to remain competitive by increasing the access of the United States firms and in

On May 18, 1998, the Senate voted 78–20 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1723). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 27–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Bill Passed
Yes
78
No
20
Did not vote
2
Date
May 18, 1998

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 18 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend the Immigration and…: Senate Vote, May 18, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-439/a-bill-to-amend-the-immigration-and-nationality-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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