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Senate roll call 188 · 99th Congress · Sep 18, 1985

To table the simon, il) amendment to S.1200, to require congressional review of the seasonal worker program.

On Sep 18, 1985, the Senate voted 40–56 (S 1200). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–17, Democrats 5–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
40
No
56
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 40 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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