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Senate roll call 117 · 101st Congress · Jul 13, 1989

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

On Jul 13, 1989, the Senate voted 81–17 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 358). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 40–14, Republicans 41–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
Bill Passed
Yes
81
No
17
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 13, 1989

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend the Immigration and…: Senate Vote, Jul 13, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-117/a-bill-to-amend-the-immigration-and-nationality-act (accessed 2026-10-17).