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John D. Rockefeller, IV on Immigration

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Immigration126 votes · 43.7/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

230 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 126 of them counted toward the score above: 59 toward “Expansive” and 67 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 104 did not count: 66 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 38 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
1989-07-12To provide temporary stay of deportation for certain eligible immigrants. — TO AMEND S 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1989, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY DELAYS OF DEPORTATION FOR SOME IMMIGRANTS.S. 358 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1989-07-12In the nature of a substitute. — TO AMEND S 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1989, TO CHANGE LEVELS OF JOB-RELATED VISAS.S. 358 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-07-11To adjust to lawful temporary resident status certain nationals of the People's Republic of China. — TO AMEND S 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1989, TO CHANGE TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS OF CHINESE STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE PRESENT TIME.S. 358 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpansive
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 CongressNayRestrictive
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayExpansive
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 CongressNayRestrictive
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayRestrictive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaRestrictive
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 CongressYeaDirection not readable

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.