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Senate roll call 817 · 97th Congress · Aug 13, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to deny second preference status to spouses and children of aliens requiring permanent residence under the legalization provisions until certai

On Aug 13, 1982, the Senate voted 38–53 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–25, Democrats 16–27, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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

38

No

53

Did not vote

10

Date

Aug 13, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.