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Senate roll call 93 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1983

To amend S. 529 by striking the section granting authority to the attorney general to establish visa fees for persons entering or leaving the United States. (m

On May 17, 1983, the Senate voted 91–3 (S 529). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–3, Democrats 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
91
No
3
Did not vote
7
Date
May 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 5 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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