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Senate roll call 89 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1983

To amend S. 529, a bill revising and reforming the immigration and nationality act. The bumpers amendment deletes the investor preference, a provision making v

On May 17, 1983, the Senate voted 51–46 (S 529). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–44, Democrats 41–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

51

No

46

Did not vote

4

Date

May 17, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.