H.R.3012: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.

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November 29, 2011 Roll call number 860 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3012 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act
Ayes: 389 (Democrat: 179; Republican: 210)
Nays: 15 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 13)
Abstained: 29 (Democrat: 11; Republican: 18)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 89%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

NameVoted
Larry Kissell Nay
Rep. Mike McIntyre [D, NC-7] Nay

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