Amendment (S.Amdt.1181) 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 178 (Amendment number S.Amdt.1181) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Dorgan Amdt. No. 1181 ) Amendment purpose To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-year period.
Ayes: 48 (Democrat: 38; Republican: 9; Other: 1)
Nays: 49 (Democrat: 11; Republican: 37; Other: 1)
Abstained: 3 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 48%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats 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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