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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 252: Specter Amendment No. 252; To increase the number of business sponsored immigrants. Result: Agreed to (78-21, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 254: Helms Amendment No. 254; To change the level, preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (22-77, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 250: Exon Amendment No. 250; To prohibit Federal Benefits for Illegal Aliens. Result: Agreed to (93-6, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 251: Simpson Amendment No. 251; Relating to English Language Ability. Result: Rejected (43-56, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 250: Exon Amendment No. 250; To prohibit Federal Benefits for Illegal Aliens. Result: Agreed to (93-6, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 251: Simpson Amendment No. 251; Relating to English Language Ability. Result: Rejected (43-56, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 238: Hatch Amendment No. 238; To prevent the reduction of family preference immigration below the level set in current law. Result: Agreed to (62-36, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 238: Hatch Amendment No. 238; To prevent the reduction of family preference immigration below the level set in current law. Result: Agreed to (62-36, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 246: Bumpers Amendment No. 246; To strike out the employment creation visa category. Result: Rejected (43-56, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 246: Bumpers Amendment No. 246; To strike out the employment creation visa category. Result: Rejected (43-56, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 244: Chafee Amendment No. 244; To provide temporary stay of deportation for certain eligible immigrants. Result: Agreed to (61-38, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 244: Chafee Amendment No. 244; To provide temporary stay of deportation for certain eligible immigrants. Result: Agreed to (61-38, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 240: Helms Amendment No. 240; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (27-71, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 240: Helms Amendment No. 240; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (27-71, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Nomination - Hecht Result: Confirmed (78-19, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 239: Mitchell Amendment No. 239; To adjust to lawful temporary resident status certain nationals of the People's Republic of China. Result: Agreed to (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Nomination - Hecht Result: Confirmed (78-19, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 239: Mitchell Amendment No. 239; To adjust to lawful temporary resident status certain nationals of the People's Republic of China. Result: Agreed to (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 227: Motion To Table Wilson Amendment No. 227; To permit States to use assistance provided under title I to offer child care tax credits to its residents. Result: Agreed to (55-33, 12 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 226: Motion To Table Amendment No. 226; To replace the tax credit for health insurance premiums with an increase in the dependent care tax credit. Result: Agreed to (53-40, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]