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Jacob Chic Hecht on Immigration

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Immigration26 votes · 74.7/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

42 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 26 of them counted toward the score above: 10 toward “Expansive” and 16 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 16 did not count: 16 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1988-04-28TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON HR 4222, EXTENSION OF THE IMMIGRANT LEGALIZATION PROGRAM, A BILL TO EXTEND AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.H.R. 4222 · 100th CongressNayRestrictive
1988-03-15TO PASS S 2104, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1988, A BILL TO SET AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON VISAS AND TO GIVE PRIORITY TO IMMIGRANTS POSSESSING SPECIAL SKILLS BENEFICIAL TO THE UNITED STATES.S. 2104 · 100th CongressYeaRestrictive
1988-03-14TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AS AMENDMENT TO S 2104, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1988, TO STOP THE ALLOCATION OF VISAS FOR IMMIGRANTS INVESTING IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES.S. 2104 · 100th CongressYeaExpansive
1987-10-07TO AMEND S 1394, THE FISCAL 1988 STATE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE U.S. SHOULD ADMIT AT LEAST 38,000 REFUGEES ANNUALLY FROM EAST ASIA AND ALLOCATE $12 MILLION ANNUALLY IN FISCAL YEARS 1988-90 TO ASSIST REFUGEE CAMPS IN THAILAND.S. 1394 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DIRECT THE PRESIDENT TO ADD AIDS TO THE LIST OF DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES THAT WOULD PREVENT IMMIGRATION TO THIS COUNTRY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaRestrictive
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE RELATING TO CHANGES IN THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-17TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT, WHICH WOULD AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, TO EFFECTIVELY CONTROL UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES BY GRANTING AMNESTY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO CAN PROVE THAT THEY ENTERED THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1982, PENALIZING EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS, AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FARM WORKER PROGRAM FOR WESTERN AGRICULTURAL GROWERS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1986-10-17TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION TO S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT-CONFERENCE REPORT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1986-10-16TO ADOPT A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT-CONFERENCE REPORT. THE WAIVER IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROVISION IN THE BUDGET ACT FOR EXPENDITURES THAT WOULD ENSUE IF THE BILL CREATES A NEW ENTITLEMENT BY GRANTING LEGAL STATUS TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO CAN PROVE THAT THEY ENTERED THE U.S. PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1982.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1985-12-10TO OFFER A JUDGEMENT OF THE SENATE AS TO THE GERMANENESS OF THE HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, TO ESTABLISH A PANEL TO DETERMINE THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND MORAL RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO SEEK POLITICAL ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES ARE NOT DISREGARDED. THE PANEL WOULD STUDY SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS FOR ASYLUM MADE BY PERSONS FROM COMMUNIST COUNTRIES.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-19TO PASS S 1200, A BILL TO REFORM THE EXISTING IMMIGRATION LAWS, BY IMPOSING PENALTIES ON EMPLOYERS OF ILLEGAL WORKERS, GRANTING LEGAL STATUS TO MILLIONS OF RESIDENT ILLEGAL ALIENS AND, ALTERING PRESENT TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER REGULATIONS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-19TO AMEND THE RIEGLE, MI) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S 1200 TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-18TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA) AMENDMENT TO THE HAWKINS, FL) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE UNIFIED FEDERAL BUDGET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-09-18TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO S.1200, TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF THE SEASONAL WORKER PROGRAM.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-17TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, THAT WOULD ALLOW ALL PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR LEGALIZATION UNDER SECTION 202 TO REMAIN AND WORK IN THE U.S. UNTIL THE END OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaRestrictive
1985-09-17TO AMEND S 1200, TO ESTABLISH A SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL IMMIGRANT WORKER PROGRAM. A MAXIMUM OF 350,000 IMMIGRANT WORKERS WOULD BE ALLOWED IN THE U.S. FOR UP TO NINE MONTHS A YEAR.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaExpansive
1985-09-17TO AMEND S 1200 TO REQUIRE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PAY THE STATES FOR COSTS INCURRED BY INCARCERATING ILLEGAL ALIENS AND MARIELITO CUBANS WHO COMMIT FELONIES.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-17TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO ALTER THE EXCLUSIONARY CLASUES IN THE IMMIGRATION LAWS TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF VISAS BECAUSE OF POLITICAL BELIEFS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaRestrictive
1985-09-17TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO PROHIBIT THE UNITED STATES FROM EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY NORTH AMERICAN COUNTRY WHICH ALLOWS SOVIET SHIPS, CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING NUCLEAR WEAPONS, TO USE ITS PORTS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-09-17TO AMEND S 1200 BY EXPRESSING THE OPINION OF THE SENATE THAT THERE SHOULD BE A 60 CENT PER GALLON TAX ON IMPORTED ETHANOL.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-13TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO BROADEN THE THE SCOPE OF EVIDENCE PERMITTED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY IN THE UNITED STATES.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaRestrictive
1985-09-13TO AMEND S 1200 TO REQUIRE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AGENTS TO HAVE SEARCH WARRANTS BEFORE ENTERING FARMS OR AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaExpansive
1985-09-13TO AMEND S 1200 BY GRANTING LEGAL STATUS TO ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE JANUARY 1, 1981. THE AMENDMENT OPPOSES THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL COMMISSION TO APPLY SANCTIONS AGAINST EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS, AS WELL NEW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1985-09-13TO TABLE THE HAWKINS, FL) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO REQUIRE STATES TO VERIFY THAT RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL WELFARE ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1985-09-12TO TABLE THE KERRY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1200,TO DELAY THE TESTING OF AN ANTI-SATELLITE WEAPON UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUMMIT CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND U.S.S.R.S. 1200 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-12TO TABLE THE HATCH, UT) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, A BILL TO REFORM IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION, TO ALLOW FOREIGN WORKERS TO HAVE 'SEASONAL WORKER' STATUS FOR NINE MONTHS PER YEAR.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayExpansive
1985-02-28TO PASS H 1096, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMINE RELIEF, REHABILITATION, RECOVERY, AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE IN AFRICA.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-05-18TO PASS S. 529. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-18TO AMEND S. 529 BY REQUIRING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE STATE GOVERNMENTS FOR THE COST OF INCARCERATING IN STATE PRISONS ILLEGAL ALIENS AND REFUGEES WHO COMMIT FELONIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-05-18TO AMEND S. 529 BY REQUIRING A PROPERLY EXECUTED WARRANT BEFORE AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NAUTRALIZATION SERVICE MAY ENTER A FARM OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL OPERATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1983-05-18TO AMEND S. 529 TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OR OF ANY STATE MAY REVIEW ANY DENIAL OF ADJUSTMENT STATUS TO IMMIGRANTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1983-05-18TO AMEND S. 529 TO DENY ALIENS WHO OBTAIN LEGALIZATION CERTAIN ASSISTANCE DURING THE PERIOD BEFORE SUCH ALIENS BECOME NATURALIZED CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayExpansive
1983-05-18TO AMEND S. 529 TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO STATES FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LEGALIZED ALIENS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS OF MORE THAN THREE EMPLOYEES FROM DISCRIMINATING ON THE BASIS OF NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ALIEN STATUS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ITEMS IN THE ANNUAL REPORT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 BY STRIKING THE SECTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH VISA FEES FOR PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 BY STRIKING PROVISIONS ALLOCATING 40,000 OR MORE VISAS IN A FISCAL YEAR TO A FOREIGN STATE CONTIGUOUS TO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayExpansive
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 TO PROVIDE A POLICY REGARDING STATE SERVICES TO ILLEGAL ALIENS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529 TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LEGALIZATION OF THE STATUS OF CERTAIN ALIENS UNDER THE (CONTINUED) IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5S. 529 · 98th CongressNayExpansive
1983-05-17TO AMEND S. 529, A BILL REVISING AND REFORMING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT DELETES THE INVESTOR PREFERENCE, A PROVISION MAKING VISA ALLOTMENTS FOR IMMIGRANTS WHO WOULD INVEST $250,000 OR MORE AND EMPLOY AT LEAST FOUR PERSONS OUTSIDE THE IMMIGRANT'S FAMILY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 529 · 98th CongressNayExpansive
1983-04-28TO AMEND S. 529 BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD DURING WHICH AN ALIEN MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BE ADJUSTED TO THE STATUS OF BEING ADMITTED TO THE U.S. FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE. (MOTION FAILES. 529 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1983-04-28TO AMEND S.529, A BILL TO REVISE AND REFORM THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, BY TERMINATING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS IF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS THAT A PATTERN OF DISCRIMINATION HAS RESULTED FROM CARRYING OUT SUCH PROVISIONS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 529 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Expansive / Restrictive axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.