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  • On Passage of the Bill: S. 358; A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and to provide for administrative naturalization, and for other purposes. Result: Passed (81-17, 2 members not voting,...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 255: Motion To Table Point Of Order Re: Amendment No. 255; To prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens. Result: Agreed to (56-43, 1 member not voting, 1/2...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 260: Boschwitz Amendment No. 260; To increase the number of immigrant admissions and reallocate the visa preferences for family reunification immigrants. Result: Rejected (46-52, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 255: Motion To Table Amendment No. 255; To prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens. Result: Rejected (41-58, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 255: Motion To Table Point Of Order Re: Amendment No. 255; To prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens. Result: Agreed to (56-43, 1 member not voting, 1/2...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 255: Motion To Table Amendment No. 255; To prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens. Result: Rejected (41-58, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...
  • 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. 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]