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Senate roll call 266 · 110th Congress · Jul 19, 2007

To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.

On Jul 19, 2007, the Senate voted 55–40 on “On the Motion” (HR 2669). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 45–2, Democrats 10–37, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
55
No
40
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 19, 2007

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2669: College Cost Reduction and Access Act

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, “To provide interim relief for shortages in…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-266/to-provide-interim-relief-for-shortages-in-employment-based (accessed 2026-10-17).

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