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Arlen Specter on Immigration

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Immigration177 votes · 45.3/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

245 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 177 of them counted toward the score above: 105 toward “Expansive” and 72 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 68 did not count: 66 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 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
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 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 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
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayRestrictive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
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 CongressYeaRestrictive
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 CongressYeaRestrictive
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 CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-17TO PASS S. 2222. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-17TO AMEND S. 2222 TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF UNUSED VISAS FROM ONE CONTIGUOUS FOREIGN STATE TO THE OTHER CONTIGUOUS FOREIGN STATE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaRestrictive
1982-08-17TO AMEND S. 2222 TO EASE SANCTIONS AGAINST EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE, OR RECRUIT OR REFER, FOR EMPLOYMENT CERTAIN UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayRestrictive
1982-08-17TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 2222 TO SET FORTH THE POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES TO DISCOURAGE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, AND FEDERAL AND STATE WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SOCIAL POLICIES SHOULD ACCORDINGLY BE DIRECTED TO THIS END. THE HELMS AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDES THAT, CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL IMMIGRATION POLICY AS MADE BY THE CONGRESS, THE STATES SHOULD BE FREE TO PROVIDE OR NOT TO PROVIDE, IN THEIR DISCRETION, FREE PUBLIC SERVICES, INCLUDING PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND THAT NO STATE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FREE PUBLIC SERVICES, INCLUDING FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND THEIR (CONTINUED) DEPENDENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-17TO AMEND S. 2222 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT ENGLISH BE DECLARED THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1982-08-17TO AMEND S. 2222 TO REQUIRE A PROPERLY EXECUTED WARRANT BEFORE AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE MAY ENTER A FARM OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL OPERATION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayRestrictive
1982-08-17TO AMEND S. 2222 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL GUEST WORKER PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayRestrictive
1982-08-13TO AMEND S. 2222 TO PROVIDE FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF REFUGEE ADMISSIONS IN EXCESS OF 75,000 IN ANY FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1982-08-13TO AMEND S. 2222 TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS UNLESS CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES OCCUR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-13TO AMEND S. 2222 TO DENY SECOND PREFERENCE STATUS TO SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF ALIENS REQUIRING PERMANENT RESIDENCE UNDER THE LEGALIZATION PROVISIONS UNTIL CERTAIN OTHER ALIENS HAVE ENTERED THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaRestrictive
1982-08-13TO AMEND S. 2222 TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REVISE AND EXPAND THE NONIMMIGRANT TEMPORARY WORKER PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaRestrictive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222 TO INCLUDE REFUGEES AND ASYLEES WITHIN THE NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION IMMIGRANTS AND INDEPENDENT IMMIGRANTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222 TO REVISE THE LEGALIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE STATE BLOCK GRANTS FOR LEGALIZATION IMPACT ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayRestrictive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222 TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LEGALIZATION OF THE STATUS OF CERTAIN ALIENS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222 TO ALLOCATE VISAS TO QUALIFIED IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE THE UNMARRIED BROTHERS OR SISTERS OF CERTAIN CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS QUALIFYING UNDER THE PREVIOUS FIRST PREFERENCE CATEGORY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222 TO ACCORD A SECOND PREFERENCE IN THE ALLOCATION OF FAMILY REUNIFICATION VISAS TO QUALIFIED IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE THE ADULT UNMARRIED SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1982-08-12TO AMEND S. 2222, A BILL REVISING AND REFORMING U.S. IMMIGRATION LAWS. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT STRIKES THE PROVISIONS BY WHICH THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FAMILY REUNIFICATION VISAS WOULD BE REDUCED BY THE NUMBER OF IMMEDIATE RELATIVES ADMITTED IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39S. 2222 · 97th CongressYeaExpansive
1981-11-12TO AMEND H.R. 4169 TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF $473,557,000 FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, OF WHICH NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR SUCH RESEARCH UNTIL EXPENDED, AND OF WHICH $36,821,000 SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayExpansive
1981-09-24TO TABLE THE SASSER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 325. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT, NOT WITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 101(A)(1) ANY AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL (EXCEPT BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, THE SECRET SERVICE, THE CUSTOMS SERVICE, THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE) SHALL NOT, IN THE AGGREGATE, EXCEED 95 PERCENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1981 RATE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-05-21TO AMEND H. R. 3512 BY RESCINDING $47,500,000 MILLION OF (CONTINUED) FUNDS PROVIDED FOR MIGRTION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 5H.R. 3512 · 97th CongressNayExpansive

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