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Senate roll call 64 · 98th Congress · Apr 28, 1983

To amend S.529, a bill to revise and reform the immigration and nationality act, by terminating provisions relating to the unlawful employment of aliens if the

On Apr 28, 1983, the Senate voted 40–51 (S 529). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–38, Democrats 27–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
40
No
51
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 38 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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