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Senate roll call 277 · 110th Congress · Jul 25, 2007

To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.

On Jul 25, 2007, the Senate voted 52–44 on “On the Decision of the Chair” (HR 2638). Result: Decision of Chair Sustained. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 3–44, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Decision of Chair Sustained
Yes
52
No
44
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 25, 2007

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 44 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2638: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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