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Senate roll call 729 · 99th Congress · Oct 16, 1986

To adopt a motion to waive section 303 of the congressional budget act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S 1200, the immigration reform and control a

On Oct 16, 1986, the Senate voted 75–21 (S 1200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–18, Democrats 41–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
75
No
21
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 4 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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