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Senate roll call 500 · 109th Congress · May 18, 2006

To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 24

On May 18, 2006, the Senate voted 64–32 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–8, Democrats 19–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
64
No
32
Did not vote
5
Date
May 18, 2006

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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