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Senate roll call 494 · 109th Congress · May 17, 2006

To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.

On May 17, 2006, the Senate voted 50–48 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 47–8, Democrats 3–39, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
50
No
48
Did not vote
3
Date
May 17, 2006

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 8 no
  • Democrats3 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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