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Senate roll call 181 · 99th Congress · Sep 13, 1985

To table the cranston, ca) amendment to S 1200, to broaden the the scope of evidence permitted to establish residency in the United States.

On Sep 13, 1985, the Senate voted 82–6 (S 1200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–0, Democrats 37–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
82
No
6
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 13, 1985

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1200: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to effectively control unauthorized immigration into the United States, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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