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Senate roll call 187 · 99th Congress · Sep 17, 1985

To table the levin, mi) amendment to S 1200, that would allow all persons eligible for legalization under section 202 to remain and work in the U.S. Until the e

On Sep 17, 1985, the Senate voted 54–41 (S 1200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–9, Democrats 11–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
54
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 33 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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