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Senate roll call 504 · 109th Congress · May 23, 2006

To modify the conditions under which aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States are granted legal status.

On May 23, 2006, the Senate voted 37–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 2611). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 35–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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 Rejected
Yes
37
No
61
Did not vote
3
Date
May 23, 2006

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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