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Senate roll call 191 · 99th Congress · Sep 19, 1985

To pass S 1200, a bill to reform the existing immigration laws, by imposing penalties on employers of illegal workers, granting legal status to millions of resi

On Sep 19, 1985, the Senate voted 69–30 (S 1200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–11, Democrats 28–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
69
No
30
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 19, 1985

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 19 no

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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