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On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be U.S. Circuit Judge Result: Agreed to (67-30, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: S. 2611 As Amended; A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Result: Passed (62-36, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4188: Specter Amdt. No. 4188; To improve the bill. Result: Agreed to (56-41-1, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4136: Ensign Amdt. No. 4136; To ensure the integrity of the Earned Income Tax Credit program by reducing the potential for fraud and to ensure that aliens who receive an adjustment of this status under this bill meet their obligation to pay back taxes without creating a...

On Passage of the Bill: S. 2611 As Amended; A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Result: Passed (62-36, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4108: Sessions Amdt. No. 4108; To limit the application of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Result: Rejected (37-60, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4188: Specter Amdt. No. 4188; To improve the bill. Result: Agreed to (56-41-1, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4083: Feingold Amdt. No. 4083; To strike the provision prohibiting a court from staying the removal of an alien in certain circumstances. Result: Agreed to (52-45, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4136: Ensign Amdt. No. 4136; To ensure the integrity of the Earned Income Tax Credit program by reducing the potential for fraud and to ensure that aliens who receive an adjustment of this status under this bill meet their obligation to pay back taxes without creating a...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4108: Sessions Amdt. No. 4108; To limit the application of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Result: Rejected (37-60, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4083: Feingold Amdt. No. 4083; To strike the provision prohibiting a court from staying the removal of an alien in certain circumstances. Result: Agreed to (52-45, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4131: Bingaman Amdt. No. 4131; To limit the total number of aliens, including spouses and children, granted employment-based legal permanent resident status to 650,000 during any fiscal year. Result: Agreed to (51-47, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4131: Bingaman Amdt. No. 4131; To limit the total number of aliens, including spouses and children, granted employment-based legal permanent resident status to 650,000 during any fiscal year. Result: Agreed to (51-47, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4097: Cornyn Amdt. No. 4097; To modify the requirements for confidentiality certain information submitted by an alien seeking an adjustment of status under section 245B. Result: Rejected (49-49, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4097: Cornyn Amdt. No. 4097; To modify the requirements for confidentiality certain information submitted by an alien seeking an adjustment of status under section 245B. Result: Rejected (49-49, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

S.2611, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4095: Dorgan Amdt. No. 4095; To sunset the H-2C visa program after the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. Result: Rejected (48-49, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4084: Motion to Table Chambliss Amdt. No. 4084; To modify the eligible requirements for blue card status and to increase the fines to be paid by aliens granted such status or legal permanent resident status. Result: Agreed to (62-35, 3 members not voting, 1/2...

H.R.5037, America's Fallen Heroes Act (with Craig substitute amendment) S.2803, Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act S.1773, Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act H.Con.Res.357, a concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4095: Dorgan Amdt. No. 4095; To sunset the H-2C visa program after the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. Result: Rejected (48-49, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]