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Senate roll call 278 · 110th Congress · Jul 26, 2007

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

On Jul 26, 2007, the Senate voted 89–1 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2638). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 44–1, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
89
No
1
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 26, 2007

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 6 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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