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Senate roll call 179 · 99th Congress · Sep 13, 1985

To amend S 1200 by granting legal status to illegal aliens who have resided in the United States since january 1, 1981. The amendment opposes the creation of a

On Sep 13, 1985, the Senate voted 26–65 (S 1200). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–46, Democrats 26–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
26
No
65
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 13, 1985

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 46 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1200: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to effectively control unauthorized immigration into the United States, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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