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Senate roll call 184 · 99th Congress · Sep 17, 1985

To table the simon, il) amendment to S 1200, to alter the exclusionary clasues in the immigration laws to prohibit the denial of visas because of political beli

On Sep 17, 1985, the Senate voted 66–30 (S 1200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 16–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
66
No
30
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 29 no · 2 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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