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Senate roll call 65 · 98th Congress · Apr 28, 1983

To amend S. 529 by extending the period during which an alien may be eligible to be adjusted to the status of being admitted to the U.S. For temporary residence

On Apr 28, 1983, the Senate voted 20–70 (S 529). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–48, Democrats 17–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
70
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 48 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 22 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 529 by extending the period…: Senate Vote, Apr 28, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-65/to-amend-s-529-by-extending-the-period-during (accessed 2026-10-17).