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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]

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 Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. 2611; A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (73-25, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]