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Olympia J. Snowe on Immigration

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Immigration180 votes · 44.7/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

259 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 180 of them counted toward the score above: 97 toward “Expansive” and 83 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 79 did not count: 78 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one 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
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810, TO STRIKE THE LEGALIZATION PROGRAM PROVISIONS.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressYeaRestrictive
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810, TO PROVIDE THAT A FAMILY CONTAINING ONE PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE MAY RECEIVE FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810, TO PROHIBIT INS OFFICIALS FROM ENTERING A FARM OR AGRICULTURAL OPERATION WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT OR PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER IN ORDER TO QUESTION A PERSON BELIEVED TO BE AN ILLEGAL ALIEN.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressYeaExpansive
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810 TO STRIKE THE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON NATIONAL ORIGIN OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayExpansive
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810 TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL RATHER THAN CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO ENGAGE IN A PATTERN OF HIRING ILLEGAL ALIENS.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayRestrictive
1986-10-09TO AMEND HR 3810 TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EXEMPTING EMPLOYERS FROM PENALTIES IN CASES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS REFERRED FOR EMPLOYMENT BY A STATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayExpansive
1986-10-09TO ADOPT H RES 580, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 3810, AN IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY BILL, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-09TO AGREE TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THEREBY ENDING DEBATE AND FURTHER AMENDMENT TO H RES 580, THE RULE FOR HR 3810.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-29TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5559, A BILL TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY LAWS. (MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5559 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-26TO ADOPT H RES 559, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF HR 3810, A BILL TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO REVISE AND REFORM THE IMMIGRATION LAWS.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-26TO AGREE TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THEREBY ENDING DEBATE AND FURTHER AMENDMENT TO H RES 559, THE RULE FOR HR 3810.H.R. 3810 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-12MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H RES 314. THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE SOVIET UNION TO TAKE MIROSLAV MEDVID FROM THE U.S. UNTIL AN INVESTIGATION SHOWS THAT HE HAS HAD A CHANCE TO EXERCISE THE RIGHTS OF DEFECTOR. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 314 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-13TO AMEND H R 1452, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1452 · 99th CongressYeaExpansive
1985-06-13TO AMEND H R 1452, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. THE SENSENBRENN AMENDMENT STRIKES THE $50 MILLION AUTHORIZATION AND LANGUAGE FOR TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROJECT GRANTS FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1452 · 99th CongressNayExpansive
1984-08-09TO RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040 AND CONCUR IN THE LONG AMENDMENT. H.R. 6040 MAKES $5.82 BILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1984. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $116.7 MILLION IN MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO EL SALVADOR. THE LONG AMENDMENT REDUCES THIS AMOUNT TO $40 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-06-20TO PASS H.R. 1510. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1984-06-20TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO STREAMLINE THE ADJUDICATION AND ASYLUM PROCESS. (THIS AMENDMENT WAS AGREED TO IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON JUNE 13 BY A RECORDED VOTE OF 208 TO 192.) (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1984-06-20TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO STRIKE THE LEGALIZATION PROVISIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaRestrictive
1984-06-20TO LIMIT DEBATE ON THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1510. THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT STRIKES THE LEGALIZATION PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOR ALIENS BEFORE OBTAINING PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALIENS DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND ENGLISH AND U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT AS A PREREQUISITE TO LEGALIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaRestrictive
1984-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO MAKE 1980 THE LEGALIZATION CUT-OFF DATE INSTEAD OF 1982. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaRestrictive
1984-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO PROVIDE FOR TWO-TIER (1977/1980) LEGALIZATION PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1984-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 1510 WITH A COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION PROVIDING FOR A NONIMMIGRANT SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1984-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 1510 WITH A COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE H-2 PROVISION AND PROVIDES FOR AN AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1984-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO ADD A NEW PROVISION CLARIFYING THE STANDARD FOR CONTINUOUS PHYSICAL PRESENCE TO BE USED IN THE SUSPENSION OF THE DEPORTATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO LIMIT NONREFUGEE IMMIGRANT ADMISSIONS TO 450,000 PERSONS EACH YEAR. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaRestrictive
1984-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO STREAMLINE THE ADJUDICATION AND ASYLUM PROCESS.H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE RESTRICTING WARRANTLESS ENTRY IN THE CASE OF OUTDOOR OPERATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayExpansive
1984-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO DELETE EMPLOYER SANCTIONS PROVISIONS AND SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR INCREASED ENFORCEMENT OF LABOR LAWS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1984-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO PROVIDE FOR A 3-YEAR SUNSET ON THE EMPLOYER SANCTION PROVISIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1984-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEPHONE VERIFICATION SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaRestrictive
1984-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR UNFAIR IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1984-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 1510 TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PAPERWORK VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 1510 WITH AN EDUCATION AND LABOR COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT SUBSTITUTES THE EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AND PROVIDES REMEDIES FOR UNFAIR IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1984-06-11TO AGREE TO H. RES. 519, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 1510 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 1510 REVISES AND REFORMS THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1510 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3729, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEES ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3729 · 98th CongressYeaExpansive
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 403 WHICH PROVIDES $145.0 MILLION FOR CARRYING OUT EMERGENCY IMMIGRANT EDUCATION ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE V OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. 13, 1983. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressNayRestrictive
1982-12-18TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7357, IMMIGRATION REFORM CONTROL ACT OF 1982, WHICH REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO MAINTAIN A RECORD ON EACH APPLICANT WHO APPLIES FOR A JOB, AT LEAST 90 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE ON WHICH THE JOB IS FILLED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7357 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1982-12-17TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7357, A BILL REVISING AND REFORMING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7357 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7357, A BILL REVISING AND REFORMING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7357 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO AGREE TO H. RES. 623, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 7357 IS BEING CONSIDERED. H.R. 7357 IS A BILL REVISING AND REFORMING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 623 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-06-22TO PASS H.R. 5879, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5879 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-06-17TO AGREE TO H. RES. 499, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5879 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 5879 AMENDS THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR THREE YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, AND MAKES CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 499 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 220, TO PROCLAIM RAOUL WALLENBERG TO BE AN HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO ASCERTAIN FROM THE SOVIET UNION THE WHEREABOUTS OF RAOUL WALLENBERG AND TO SECURE HIS RETURN TO FREEDOM. (MOTION AGREED TO; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 220 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-10-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7859, PROVIDING GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CUBAN AND HAITIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL IMPACT AID TO SUCH AGENCIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CUBAN, HAITIAN, AND INDOCHINESE REFUGEE CHILDREN, AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CUBAN AND HAITIAN REFUGEE ADULTS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7859 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1980-08-21TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 7261, EXTENDING CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7261 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO AMEND H.R. 7584 BY INCREASING THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALIZATION SERVICE BY $22.37 MILLION TO RESTORE 311 BORDER PATROL POSITIONS AND 106 INSPECTORS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7584 · 96th CongressYeaRestrictive
1980-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 7542, FISCAL 1980 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESISSIONS, BY PROVIDING UP TO $100 MILLION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE RESETTLEMENT OF FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, BUT PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO ASSIST CUBANS WHO ARRIVED INTO THE UNITED STATES AFTER APR. 1, 1980, WHO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER TO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED FELONS OR TO BE PROSTITUTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayRestrictive
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-05TO AMEND H.R. 6942 BY REDUCING THE OVERALL AUTHORIZATION LEVEL BY 10%, EXCLUDING ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL AND EGYPT, UNICEF, PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, AMERICAN SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS ABROAD, INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL, AND MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6942 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-22TO AGREE TO H. RES. 662, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6942, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, THE PEACE CORPS, AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 662 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-04TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 643, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMISSION OF REFUGEES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 643 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1980-02-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. CON. RES. 72, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD REQUEST THE UNITED NATIONS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE IN THE REFUGEE ENCAMPMENTS ON THE BORDER BETWEEN THAILAND AND KAMPUCHEA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)S.Con.Res. 72 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-20TO PASS H.R. 2816, REVISING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMISSION OF REFUGEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2816 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1979-10-25TO PASS H.R. 4955, SUPPLEMENTAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4955 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1979-10-25TO AMEND H.R. 4955, SUPPLEMENTAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, BY AUTHORIZING $30 MILLION FOR USE IN FURNISHING ASSISTANCE TO ALLEVIATE THE HUMAN SUFFERING AND STARVATION AMONG CAMBODIAN REFUGEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4955 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1979-10-25TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4955, SUPPLEMENTAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4955 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-06TO AMEND THE OBEY SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4473 BY PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR ISRAEL, EGYPT, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION, AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4473 · 96th CongressYeaExpansive
1979-06-18TO AGREE TO H. RES. 321, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD CALL UPON THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE U.N. TO IMMEDIATELY DEAL WITH THE REFUGEE CRISIS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 321 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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