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Senate roll call 95 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1983

To amend S. 529 to prohibit employers of more than three employees from discriminating on the basis of national origin or alien status. (motion failed) see not

On May 17, 1983, the Senate voted 29–59 (S 529). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–39, Democrats 21–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

29

No

59

Did not vote

13

Date

May 17, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.