Vote 97

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Chambliss Amdt. No. 432; To simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to increase access to such workers, and for other purposes.
Vote type: 3/5 (Help)
A three-fifths majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used in the Senate.
Result: Rejected, 21-77, with 2 not voting.
Date/time: April 19, 2005, 11:45 a.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 432
Republican majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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