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House roll call 856 · 112th Congress · Nov 29, 2011

Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act

On Nov 29, 2011, the House voted 389–15 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3012). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–13, Democrats 179–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
389
No
15
Did not vote
41
Date
Nov 29, 2011

By party

  • Republicans210 yes · 13 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act: House Vote, Nov 29, 2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-H-856/fairness-for-high-skilled-immigrants-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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