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Senate roll call 812 · 97th Congress · Aug 12, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to eliminate provisions relating to the legalization of the status of certain aliens under the immigration and nationality act. (motion failed)

On Aug 12, 1982, the Senate voted 17–82 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–43, Democrats 6–39, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

17

No

82

Did not vote

2

Date

Aug 12, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.