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Senate roll call 90 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1983

To amend S. 529 to eliminate provisions relating to the legalization of the status of certain aliens under the (continued) immigration and nationality act. (mot

On May 17, 1983, the Senate voted 21–76 (S 529). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–41, Democrats 8–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
76
Did not vote
4
Date
May 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 35 no · 3 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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