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  • 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]
  • 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...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4101: Hutchison Amdt. No. 4101; To enhance border security by creating a pilot SAFE Visa Program to grant visas to authorized nationals of a NAFTA or CAFTA-DR country who receive employment offers in job areas in the United States that have been certified by the Secretary of...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4114: Gregg Amdt. No. 4114; To amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree in science mathematics, technology, or engineering. Result: Agreed to (56-42, 2...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4127: Byrd Amdt. No. 4127; To fund improvements in border and interior security by assessing a $500 supplemental fee under title VI. Result: Agreed to (73-25, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4101: Hutchison Amdt. No. 4101; To enhance border security by creating a pilot SAFE Visa Program to grant visas to authorized nationals of a NAFTA or CAFTA-DR country who receive employment offers in job areas in the United States that have been certified by the Secretary of...
  • On the Motion: Motion to Waive CBA Re: S. 2611; A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (67-31, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4114: Gregg Amdt. No. 4114; To amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the diversity visa program and create a program that awards visas to aliens with an advanced degree in science mathematics, technology, or engineering. Result: Agreed to (56-42, 2...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4127: Byrd Amdt. No. 4127; To fund improvements in border and interior security by assessing a $500 supplemental fee under title VI. Result: Agreed to (73-25, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]