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Senate roll call 470 · 100th Congress · Mar 15, 1988

To pass S 2104, immigration act of 1988, a bill to set an annual limit on visas and to give priority to immigrants possessing special skills beneficial to the u

On Mar 15, 1988, the Senate voted 88–4 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 41–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
88
No
4
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 15, 1988

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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