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Senate roll call 495 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status.

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 56–43 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 14–41, Democrats 41–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
56
No
43
Did not vote
2
Date
May 18, 2006

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 41 no
  • Democrats41 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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