To adjust to lawful temporary resident status certain nationals of the People's Republic of China.

On Jul 11, 1989, the Senate voted 97–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 358). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Jul 11, 1989

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 358: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and to provide for administrative naturalization, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjust to lawful temporary resident…: Senate Vote, Jul 11, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-104/to-adjust-to-lawful-temporary-resident-status-certain-nationals (accessed 2026-10-17).