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Senate roll call 824 · 97th Congress · Aug 17, 1982

To amend S. 2222 to ease sanctions against employers who hire, or recruit or refer, for employment certain unauthorized aliens. (motion failed) see note(s) 39

On Aug 17, 1982, the Senate voted 14–85 (S 2222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–42, Democrats 1–43, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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

14

No

85

Did not vote

2

Date

Aug 17, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.