Amendment (S.Amdt.1189) 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 182 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1189) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Allard Amdt. No. 1189 ) Amendment purpose To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for visas.
Ayes: 31 (Democrat: 8; Republican: 23)
Nays: 62 (Democrat: 39; Republican: 22; Other: 1)
Abstained: 6 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 2; Other: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 31%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

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

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