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Senate roll call 109 · 101st Congress · Jul 12, 1989

To prevent the reduction of family preference immigration below the level set in current law.

On Jul 12, 1989, the Senate voted 62–36 on “On the Amendment” (S 358). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 37–17, Republicans 25–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 members voted against their own party.

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
62
No
36
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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