Amendment (S.Amdt.1231) to S.1348: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

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June 05, 2007 Roll call number 183 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1231) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Durbin Amdt. No. 1231 ) Amendment purpose To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.
Ayes: 71 (Democrat: 46; Republican: 24; Other: 1)
Nays: 22 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 21)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2; Other: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 71%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

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