Amendment (S.Amdt.1186) to S.1348: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

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May 24, 2007 Roll call number 176 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1186) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Akaka Amdt. No. 1186 ) Amendment purpose To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
Ayes: 87 (Democrat: 49; Republican: 36; Other: 2)
Nays: 9 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 9)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 87%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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