S. Amdt. 1191 - To Provide Safeguards Against Faulty Asylum Procedures and to Improve Conditions of Detention.

110th Congress (2007-2008) View amendment details
Sponsor:
This is an amendment to S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007
Senate Vote: Amendment SA 1191 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

PASSED by voice vote on June 6, 2007.

Other Votes:

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007

S. 1348 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007
  • AgJOBS Act of 2007
  • Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007
  • Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act
  • Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2007
  • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007
  • DREAM Act of 2007
  • Fairness in Immigration Litigation Act of 2007
  • Hurricane Katrina Victims Immigration Benefits Preservation Act
  • Immigrant Accountability Act of 2007
  • Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grant Act of 2007
  • Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act
  • Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007
  • September 11th Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act
  • SKIL Act of 2007
  • State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act
  • Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2007
  • Widows and Orphans Act of 2007
Sponsor
Harry Reid
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Immigration
  • Academic performance
  • Access to health care
  • Actions and defenses
  • Administration of justice
  • Administrative procedure
  • Administrative remedies
  • Admission of nonimmigrants
  • Agricultural colleges
  • Agricultural labor
  • Agriculture
  • Alien labor
  • Aliens
  • Allegiance
  • Animals
  • Armed forces
  • Armed forces reserves
  • Arrest
  • Artists
  • Awards, medals, prizes
  • Belize
  • Border patrols
  • Boundaries
  • Budgets
  • Business
  • Canada
  • Caribbean area
  • Census
  • Child pornography
  • Child sexual abuse
  • Children
  • Citizenship
  • Citizenship education
  • Civil rights
  • Commemorations
  • Communications
  • Congress
  • Congress and military policy
  • Congressional investigations
  • Congressional reporting requirements
  • Consent decrees
  • Conspiracy
  • Cost accounting
  • Counterfeiting
  • Criminal aliens
  • Criminal investigation
  • Criminal justice
  • Criminal justice information
  • Curricula
  • Customs administration
  • Data banks
  • Death
  • Defense economics
  • Defense policy
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Labor
  • Deportation
  • Detention of persons
  • Disaster relief
  • Discrimination in employment
  • Drug abuse
  • Drug law enforcement
  • Drug traffic
  • East Asia
  • Economic impact statements
  • Economic policy
  • Education
  • Electric power transmission
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Emergency management
  • Employee training
  • Employment agencies
  • Energy
  • Engineers
  • English language
  • Environmental assessment
  • Environmental protection
  • Equipment and supplies
  • Evacuation of civilians
  • Evidence (Law)
  • Executive departments
  • Explosives
  • Families
  • Federal advisory bodies
  • Federal aid to education
  • Federal aid to law enforcement
  • Federal law enforcement officers
  • Federal-local relations
  • Federal-state relations
  • Finance
  • Fines (Penalties)
  • Fingerprints
  • Firearms
  • Foreign aid
  • Foreign corporations
  • Foreign policy
  • Foreign service
  • Foreign students
  • Forgery
  • Fraud
  • Gangs
  • Government attorneys
  • Government contractors
  • Government employees
  • Government information
  • Government publicity
  • Government statistics
  • Governmental investigations
  • Guardian and ward
  • Guatemala
  • Habitat conservation
  • Haiti
  • Haitians
  • Health insurance
  • Health policy
  • Higher education
  • History
  • Home ownership
  • Housing
  • Housing finance
  • Housing subsidies
  • Humanities
  • Hurricanes
  • Identification devices
  • Identification of criminals
  • Illegal aliens
  • Immigrant education
  • Immigrant health
  • Immigrants
  • Imprisonment
  • Indian law enforcement
  • Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure (Economics)
  • Injunctions
  • International affairs
  • International cooperation
  • International finance
  • Internet
  • Iraq compilation
  • Job hunting
  • Job training
  • Judges
  • Labor
  • Labor supply
  • Latin America
  • Law
  • Legislation
  • Limitation of actions
  • Logistics
  • Low-income housing
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Marine terminals
  • Married people
  • Mathematics
  • Medical care
  • Medical economics
  • Medicine
  • Mexico
  • Military base closures
  • Military civic action
  • Military training
  • Minorities
  • Minority business enterprises
  • Money laundering
  • Motion pictures
  • Murder
  • National Guard
  • National security
  • Natural resources
  • Naturalization
  • Negotiations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • North America
  • Oaths
  • Organized crime
  • Orphans
  • Passports
  • Performance measurement
  • Performing arts
  • Philippines
  • Police communication systems
  • Police training
  • Politics and government
  • Poverty
  • Prisons
  • Prostitution
  • Public contracts
  • Public prosecutors
  • Quality of care
  • Quality of life
  • Rape
  • Recruiting of employees
  • Refugees
  • Regulatory impact statements
  • Repatriation
  • Rescue work
  • Residence requirements
  • Retired military personnel
  • Right of asylum
  • Rural affairs
  • Science policy
  • Scientists
  • Security measures
  • Sentences (Criminal procedure)
  • Sex offenders
  • Skilled labor
  • Slavery
  • Smuggling
  • Social security
  • Social services
  • Standards
  • State and local government
  • Student aid
  • Student employment
  • Student loan funds
  • Surety and fidelity
  • Technical assistance
  • Technology
  • Telecommunication
  • Teleconferencing
  • Television
  • Temporary employment
  • Terrorism
  • Trade
  • Transportation
  • Travel
  • Treaties
  • User charges
  • Veterans
  • Victims of crimes
  • Violence
  • Visas
  • Wages
  • Web sites
  • Welfare
  • Western Hemisphere
  • Widows
  • Women
  • Women in business
  • World War II
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced5/09/2007
Amendments (351 proposed)
Bill History
Chamber/CommitteeMotionDateResult
select this voteSenateMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S.13485/21/2007This motion PASSED the Senate
69 voted YES 23 voted NO 8 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateDorgan Amdt. No. 11535/22/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
31 voted YES 64 voted NO 5 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.5/23/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1165 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.5/23/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1168 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.5/23/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1172 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.5/23/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1173 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.5/23/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateBingaman Amdt. No. 11695/23/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
74 voted YES 24 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1190 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.5/24/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAkaka Amdt. No. 11865/24/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
87 voted YES 9 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateColeman Amdt. No. 11585/24/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
48 voted YES 49 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateDorgan Amdt. No. 11815/24/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
48 voted YES 49 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateSanders Amdt. No. 12235/24/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
59 voted YES 35 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateVitter Amdt. No. 11575/24/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
29 voted YES 66 voted NO 5 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1163 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.6/04/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1166 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.6/04/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1167 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.6/04/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1238 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.6/04/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAllard Amdt. No. 11896/05/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
31 voted YES 62 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateDurbin Amdt. No. 12316/05/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
71 voted YES 22 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMcConnell Amdt. No. 11706/05/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
41 voted YES 52 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateFeingold Amdt. No. 11766/05/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
67 voted YES 26 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1182 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.6/06/2007PASSED by voice vote
currently selectedSenateAmendment SA 1191 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.6/06/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1272 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.6/06/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 1415 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.6/06/2007PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateKennedy Amdt. No. 1333, as Modified6/06/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
66 voted YES 32 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateCornyn Amdt. No. 1184, As Modified6/06/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
46 voted YES 51 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateDeMint Amdt. No. 11976/06/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
43 voted YES 55 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateBingaman Amdt. No. 1267 As Modified6/06/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
41 voted YES 57 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateCornyn Amdt. No. 12506/06/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
57 voted YES 39 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateReid Amdt. No. 13316/06/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
57 voted YES 40 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateSessions Amdt. No. 12346/06/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
56 voted YES 41 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Waive CBA Re: Menendez Amdt. No 11946/06/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
53 voted YES 44 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateKyl Amdt. No. 14606/07/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
51 voted YES 46 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 1183, As Further Modified6/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
44 voted YES 53 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateEnsign Amdt. No. 13746/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
42 voted YES 55 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateSalazar Amdt. No. 13846/07/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
58 voted YES 39 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateInhofe Amdt. No. 11516/07/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
64 voted YES 33 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateVitter Amdt. No. 13396/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
48 voted YES 49 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateObama Amdt. No. 1202, As Modified6/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
42 voted YES 55 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateDorgan Amdt. No. 13166/07/2007This amendment PASSED the Senate
49 voted YES 48 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateCoburn Amdt. No. 1311, As Modified6/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
42 voted YES 54 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Kennedy Amdt. No. 1150, As Amended6/07/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
33 voted YES 63 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Invoke Cloture on S. 13486/07/2007This motion DID NOT PASS the Senate
34 voted YES 61 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Instruct Sgt. at Arms6/08/2007This motion PASSED the Senate
72 voted YES 13 voted NO 14 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateUpon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Kennedy Amdt. No. 1150, As Amended6/08/2007This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
45 voted YES 50 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting
ActionDateDescription
Introduced5/09/2007
5/09/2007Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Put on a legislative calendar5/10/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
5/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6007-6008)
5/14/2007Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
5/14/2007Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
5/14/2007Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
5/21/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
5/21/2007Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5/21/2007Measure laid before Senate by motion.
5/21/2007Amendment SA 1150 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Kennedy.
select this voteVote5/21/2007Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S.1348
5/22/2007Considered by Senate.
5/22/2007Considered by Senate.
5/22/2007Amendment SA 1153 proposed by Senator Dorgan to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/22/2007Dorgan Amdt. No. 1153
5/23/2007Considered by Senate.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1146 proposed by Senator Feinstein to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Amendment SA 1146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/23/2007Considered by Senate.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1158 proposed by Senator Coleman to Amendment SA 1150.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1165 proposed by Senator Leahy to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Amendment SA 1165 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1166 proposed by Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 1150.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1168 proposed by Senator Graham for Senator Hutchison to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Amendment SA 1168 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1169 proposed by Senator Bingaman to Amendment SA 1150. (consideration: CR S6506-6514; text: S6506)
5/23/2007Motion to table amendment SA 1172 withdrawn in Senate.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Amendment SA 1172 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1173 proposed by Senator Graham to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Amendment SA 1173 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1184 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 1150.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1186 proposed by Senator Akaka to Amendment SA 1150.
5/23/2007Amendment SA 1172 proposed by Senator Gregg to Amendment SA 1150.
5/23/2007Motion to table amendment SA 1172 made in Senate.
select this voteVote5/23/2007Bingaman Amdt. No. 1169
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1157 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1168, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1170 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1176 proposed by Senator Feingold to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1181 proposed by Senator Dorgan to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1186, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1190 proposed by Senator Specter for Senator McCain to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote5/24/2007Amendment SA 1190 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1191 proposed by Senator Lieberman to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1194 proposed by Senator Menendez to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1199 proposed by Senator Dodd to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1223 proposed by Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1231 proposed by Senator Durbin to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1234 proposed by Senator Sessions to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Amendment SA 1235 proposed by Senator Sessions to Amendment SA 1150.
5/24/2007Considered by Senate.
select this voteVote5/24/2007Akaka Amdt. No. 1186
select this voteVote5/24/2007Coleman Amdt. No. 1158
select this voteVote5/24/2007Dorgan Amdt. No. 1181
select this voteVote5/24/2007Sanders Amdt. No. 1223
select this voteVote5/24/2007Vitter Amdt. No. 1157
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Amendment SA 1183 proposed by Senator Salazar for Senator Clinton to Amendment SA 1150.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Amendment SA 1189 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Allard to Amendment SA 1150.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Amendment SA 1202 proposed by Senator Salazar for Senator Obama to Amendment SA 1150.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Considered by Senate.
5/25/2007Amendment SA 1250 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 1150.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Amendment SA 1163 proposed by Senator Salazar for Senator Alexander to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/04/2007Amendment SA 1163 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
select this voteVote6/04/2007Amendment SA 1166 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
6/04/2007Amendment SA 1167 proposed by Senator Salazar for Senator Cantwell to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/04/2007Amendment SA 1167 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/04/2007Amendment SA 1238 proposed by Senator Salazar for Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/04/2007Amendment SA 1238 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
6/04/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
6/05/2007Cloture motion on amendment SA 1150 presented in Senate.
6/05/2007Proposed amendment SA 1170, pursuant to the order of the Senate of June 5, 2007, having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative was withdrawn in Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Amendment SA 1197 proposed by Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 1150.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Amendment SA 1267 proposed by Senator Bingaman to Amendment SA 1150.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
6/05/2007Considered by Senate.
select this voteVote6/05/2007Allard Amdt. No. 1189
select this voteVote6/05/2007Durbin Amdt. No. 1231
select this voteVote6/05/2007McConnell Amdt. No. 1170
select this voteVote6/05/2007Feingold Amdt. No. 1176
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1151 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Inhofe to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1182 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Thomas to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/06/2007Amendment SA 1182 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1183 ruled out of order by the chair.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
currently selectedVote6/06/2007Amendment SA 1191 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1194 ruled out of order by the chair.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1272 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/06/2007Amendment SA 1272 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1311 proposed by Senator Whitehouse for Senator Coburn to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1316 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Dorgan to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1331 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1333 proposed by Senator Kennedy to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1339 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1374 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1384 proposed by Senator Salazar to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1415 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Hutchison to Amendment SA 1150.
select this voteVote6/06/2007Amendment SA 1415 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1460 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 1150.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1183.
6/06/2007Considered by Senate.
6/06/2007Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1194.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1384 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Salazar to Amendment SA 1151.
6/06/2007Amendment SA 1384, previously agreed to, was modified to be a first degree amendment by Unanimous Consent.
select this voteVote6/06/2007Kennedy Amdt. No. 1333, as Modified
select this voteVote6/06/2007Cornyn Amdt. No. 1184, As Modified
select this voteVote6/06/2007DeMint Amdt. No. 1197
select this voteVote6/06/2007Bingaman Amdt. No. 1267 As Modified
select this voteVote6/06/2007Cornyn Amdt. No. 1250
select this voteVote6/06/2007Reid Amdt. No. 1331
select this voteVote6/06/2007Sessions Amdt. No. 1234
select this voteVote6/06/2007Motion to Waive CBA Re: Menendez Amdt. No 1194
select this voteVote6/07/2007Kyl Amdt. No. 1460
select this voteVote6/07/2007Motion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 1183, As Further Modified
select this voteVote6/07/2007Ensign Amdt. No. 1374
select this voteVote6/07/2007Salazar Amdt. No. 1384
select this voteVote6/07/2007Inhofe Amdt. No. 1151
select this voteVote6/07/2007Vitter Amdt. No. 1339
select this voteVote6/07/2007Obama Amdt. No. 1202, As Modified
select this voteVote6/07/2007Dorgan Amdt. No. 1316
6/07/2007Considered by Senate.
6/07/2007Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the bill was not invoked [Record Vote Number 204] entered in Senate.
6/07/2007Considered by Senate.
6/07/2007Considered by Senate.
6/07/2007Considered by Senate.
6/07/2007Amendment SA 1492 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1235.
6/07/2007Amendment SA 1493 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1199.
6/07/2007Considered by Senate.
6/07/2007Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture on amendment SA 1150 was not invoked [Record Vote Number 203] entered in Senate.
6/07/2007Motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on amendment SA 1150 was not invoked (Record Vote Number 203) agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
select this voteVote6/07/2007Coburn Amdt. No. 1311, As Modified
select this voteVote6/07/2007Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Kennedy Amdt. No. 1150, As Amended
select this voteVote6/07/2007Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. 1348
select this voteVote6/08/2007Motion to Instruct Sgt. at Arms
select this voteVote6/08/2007Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Kennedy Amdt. No. 1150, As Amended
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
select this voteS. Amdt. 1146Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]May 21, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 22, 2007.

To provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.

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S. Amdt. 1148McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]May 21, 2007Offered on May 20, 2007.

Amendment information not available.

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S. Amdt. 1149McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]May 21, 2007Offered on May 20, 2007.

Amendment information not available.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1150Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]May 21, 2007Offered on May 20, 2007.

In the nature of a substitute.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1151Inhofe, James [R-OK]May 22, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 5, 2007.

To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

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S. Amdt. 1152Baucus, Max [D-MT]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1153Dorgan, Byron [D-ND]May 22, 2007Failed by roll call vote on May 21, 2007.

To strike the Y nonimmigrant guestworker program.

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S. Amdt. 1154Collins, Susan [R-ME]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1155Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1156Grassley, Charles [R-IA]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1157Vitter, David [R-LA]May 22, 2007Failed by roll call vote on May 23, 2007.

To strike title VI (related to Nonimmigrants in the United States Previously in Unlawful Status).

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1158Coleman, Norm [R-MN]May 22, 2007Failed by roll call vote on May 23, 2007.

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to facilitate information sharing between federal and local law enforcement officials related to an individual's immigration status.

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S. Amdt. 1159Coleman, Norm [R-MN]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1160Brownback, Samuel [R-KS]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1161Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1163Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]May 22, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 3, 2007.

To establish an award to recognize companies for extraordinary efforts in English literacy and civics.

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S. Amdt. 1164Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]May 22, 2007Offered on May 21, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1165Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]May 22, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 22, 2007.

To clarify rules applicable to aliens employed as dairy workers.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1166Grassley, Charles [R-IA]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 3, 2007.

To clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1167Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 3, 2007.

To authorize the Attorney General to carry out a program, known as the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative, to provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities, and for other purposes.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1168Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 22, 2007.

To provide local officials and the Secretary of Homeland Security greater involvement in decisions regarding the location of border fencing.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1169Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]May 23, 2007Passed by roll call vote on May 22, 2007.

To reduce to 200,000 the number of certain non-immigrants permitted to be admitted during a fiscal year.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1170McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.

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S. Amdt. 1171Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1172Gregg, Judd [R-NH]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 22, 2007.

To ensure control of our Nation's borders and strengthen enforcement of our immigration laws.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1173Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 22, 2007.

To provide for minimum sentences for aliens who renter the United States after removal.

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S. Amdt. 1174Thune, John [R-SD]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1175Thune, John [R-SD]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1176Feingold, Russell [D-WI]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

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S. Amdt. 1177Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1178Kerry, John [D-MA]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1179Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1180Hagel, Charles [R-NE]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1181Dorgan, Byron [D-ND]May 23, 2007Failed by roll call vote on May 23, 2007.

To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-year period.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1182Thomas, Craig [R-WY]May 23, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 5, 2007.

To authorize the Secretary to establish new units of Customs Patrol Officers.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1183Clinton, Hillary [D-NY]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

To reclassify the spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as immediate relatives.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1184Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 23, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 5, 2007.

To establish a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals.

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S. Amdt. 1185Obama, Barack [D-IL]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1186Akaka, Daniel [D-HI]May 23, 2007Passed by roll call vote on May 23, 2007.

To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.

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S. Amdt. 1187Allard, Wayne [R-CO]May 23, 2007Offered on May 22, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1189Allard, Wayne [R-CO]May 23, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 4, 2007.

To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for visas.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1190McCain, John [R-AZ]May 24, 2007Passed by voice vote on May 23, 2007.

To require undocumented immigrants receiving legal status to pay owed back taxes.

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currently selectedS. Amdt. 1191Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]May 24, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 6, 2007.

To provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures and to improve conditions of detention.

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May 24, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 1191 proposed by Senator Lieberman to Amendment SA 1150.
May 25, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
June 4, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
June 5, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
June 6, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
June 6, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 1191 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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SA 1191. Mr. LIEBERMAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1150 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1348, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
Subtitle __--Asylum and Detention Safeguards

SEC. __01. SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act''.
SEC. __02. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(1) ASYLUM SEEKER.--The term ``asylum seeker'' means an applicant for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) or for withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)) or an alien who indicates an intention to apply for relief under either such section and does not include a person with respect to whom a final adjudication denying an application made under either such section
has been entered.
(2) CREDIBLE FEAR OF PERSECUTION.--The term ``credible fear of persecution'' has the meaning given that term in section 235(b)(1)(B)(v) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B)(v)).
(3) DETAINEE.--The term ``detainee'' means an alien in the Department's custody held in a detention facility.
(4) DETENTION FACILITY.--The term ``detention facility'' means any Federal facility in which an asylum seeker, an alien detained pending the outcome of a removal proceeding, or an alien detained pending the execution of a final order of removal, is detained for more than 72 hours, or any other facility in which such detention services are provided to the Federal Government by contract, and does not include detention at any port of entry in the United States.
(5) REASONABLE FEAR OF PERSECUTION OR TORTURE.--The term ``reasonable fear of persecution or torture'' has the meaning described in section 208.31 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.
(6) STANDARD.--The term ``standard'' means any policy, procedure, or other requirement.
(7) VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.--The term ``vulnerable populations'' means classes of aliens subject to the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) who have special needs requiring special consideration and treatment by virtue of their vulnerable characteristics, including experiences of, or risk of, abuse, mistreatment, or other serious harms threatening their health or safety. Vulnerable populations include the following:
(A) Asylum seekers.
(B) Refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) and individuals seeking such admission.
(C) Aliens whose deportation is being withheld under section 243(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect immediately before the effective date of section 307 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-612)) or section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)).
(D) Aliens granted or seeking protection under article 3 of the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York, December 10, 1994.
(E) Applicants for relief and benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to the amendments made by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (division A of Public Law 106-386; 114 Stat. 1464), including applicants for nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (T) or (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)).
(F) Applicants for relief and benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to the amendments made by the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106-386; 114 Stat. 1491).
(G) Unaccompanied alien children (as defined in 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g)).
SEC. __03. RECORDING SECONDARY INSPECTION INTERVIEWS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy and verifiability of signed or sworn statements taken by employees of the Department exercising expedited removal authority under section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)).
(b) Factors Relating to Sworn Statements.--Any sworn or signed written statement taken of an alien as part of the record of a proceeding under section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) shall be accompanied by a recording of the interview which served as the basis for that sworn statement.
(c) Recordings.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--The recording of the interview shall also include the written statement, in its entirety, being read back to the alien in a language that the alien claims to understand, and the alien affirming the accuracy of the statement or making any corrections thereto.
(2) FORMAT.--The recording shall be made in video, audio, or other equally reliable format.
(d) Exemption Authority.--
(1) Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to interviews that occur at facilities exempted by the Secretary pursuant to this subsection.
(2) The Secretary or the Secretary's designee may exempt any facility based on a determination by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee that compliance with subsections (b) and (c) at that facility would impair operations or impose undue burdens or costs.
(3) The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall report annually to Congress on the facilities that have been exempted pursuant to this subsection.
(4) The exercise of the exemption authority granted by this subsection shall not give rise to a private cause of action.
(e) Interpreters.--The Secretary shall ensure that a professional fluent interpreter is used when the interviewing officer does not speak a language understood by the alien and there is no other Federal, State, or local government employee available who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially.
SEC. __04. PROCEDURES GOVERNING DETENTION DECISIONS.
Section 236 (8 U.S.C. 1226) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) in the first sentence by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security'';
(ii) by striking ``(c)'' and inserting ``(d)''; and
(iii) in the second sentence by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary''; and
(II) by striking ``or'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``but'' at the end; and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) the alien's own recognizance; or
``(D) a secure alternatives program as provided for in this section; but'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), (f), and (h), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsections:
``(b) Custody Decisions.--
``(1) IN GENERAL.--In the case of a decision under subsection (a) or (d), the following shall apply:
``(A) The decision shall be made in writing and shall be served upon the alien. A decision to continue detention without bond or parole shall specify in writing the reasons for that decision.
``(B) The decision shall be served upon the alien within 72 hours of the alien's detention or, in the case of an alien subject to section 235 or 241(a)(5) who must establish a credible fear of persecution or a reasonable fear of persecution or torture in order to proceed in immigration court, within 72 hours of a positive credible fear of persecution or reasonable fear of persecution or torture determination.
``(2) CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED.--The criteria to be considered by the Secretary and the Attorney General in making a custody decision shall include--
``(A) whether the alien poses a risk to public safety or national security;
``(B) whether the alien is likely to appear for immigration proceedings; and
``(C) any other relevant factors.
``(3) CUSTODY REDETERMINATION.--An alien subject to this section may at any time after being served with the Secretary's decision under subsections (a) or (d) request a redetermination of that decision by an immigration judge. All decisions by the Secretary to detain without bond or parole shall be subject to redetermination by an immigration judge within 2 weeks from the time the alien was served with the decision, unless waived by the alien. The alien may request a further redetermination
upon a showing of a material change in circumstances since the last redetermination hearing.
``(c) Exception for Mandatory Detention.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to any alien who is subject to mandatory detention under section 235(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV), 236(c), or 236A or who has a final order of removal and has no proceedings pending before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.'';
(4) in subsection (d), as redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary''; and
(B) by striking ``or parole'' and inserting ``, parole, or decision to release;'';
(5) in subsection (e), as redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place it appears; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or for humanitarian reasons,'' after ``such an investigation,'';
(6) in subsection (f), as redesignated--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary'';
(B) in paragraph (1), in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``Service'' and inserting ``Department of Homeland Security''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Service'' and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security'';
(7) by inserting after subsection (f), as redesignated, the following new subparagraph:
``(g) Administrative Review.--If an immigration judge's custody decision has been stayed by the action of an officer or employee of the Department of Homeland Security, the stay shall expire in 30 days, unless the Board of Immigration Appeals before that time, and upon motion, enters an order continuing the stay.''; and
(8) in subsection (h), as redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Attorney General's'' and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security's''; and
(B) by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting ``Secretary''.
SEC. __05. LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary, shall ensure that all detained aliens in immigration and asylum proceedings receive legal orientation through a program administered and implemented by the Executive Office for Immigration Review of the Department of Justice.
(b) Content of Program.--The legal orientation program developed pursuant to this section shall be based on the Legal Orientation Program carried out by the Executive Office for Immigration Review on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Expansion of Legal Assistance.--The Secretary shall ensure the expansion through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service of public-private partnerships that facilitate pro bono counseling and legal assistance for asylum seekers awaiting a credible fear of persecution interview, as a continuation of existing programs, such as the pilot program developed in Arlington, Virginia by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.
SEC. __06. CONDITIONS OF DETENTION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall ensure that standards governing conditions and procedures at detention facilities are fully implemented and enforced, and that all detention facilities comply with the standards.
(b) Procedures and Standards.--The Secretary shall promulgate new standards, or modify existing detention standards, to improve conditions in detention facilities. The improvements shall address at a minimum the following policies and procedures:
(1) FAIR AND HUMANE TREATMENT.--Procedures to ensure that detainees are not subject to degrading or inhumane treatment such as physical abuse, sexual abuse or harassment, or arbitrary punishment.
(2) LIMITATIONS ON SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.--Procedures limiting the use of solitary confinement, shackling, and strip searches of detainees to situations where the use of such techniques is necessitated by security interests or other extraordinary circumstances.
(3) INVESTIGATION OF GRIEVANCES.--Procedures for the prompt and effective investigation of grievances raised by detainees.
(4) ACCESS TO TELEPHONES.--Procedures permitting detainees sufficient access to telephones, and the ability to contact, free of charge, legal representatives, the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Federal courts through confidential toll-free numbers.
(5) LOCATION OF FACILITIES.--Location of detention facilities, to the extent practicable, near sources of free or low-cost legal representation with expertise in asylum or immigration law.
(6) PROCEDURES GOVERNING TRANSFERS OF DETAINEES.--Procedures governing the transfer of a detainee that take into account--
(A) the detainee's access to legal representatives; and
(B) the proximity of the facility to the venue of the asylum or removal proceeding.
(7) QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--Prompt and adequate medical care provided at no cost to the detainee, including dental care, eye care, mental health care, and where appropriate, individual and group counseling, medical dietary needs, and other medically necessary specialized care. Medical facilities in all detention facilities used by the Department maintain current accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). Requirements that each medical facility that is not accredited
by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) will seek to obtain such accreditation. Maintenance of complete medical records for every detainee which shall be made available upon request to a detainee, his legal representative, or other authorized individuals.
(8) TRANSLATION CAPABILITIES.--The employment of detention facility staff that, to the extent practicable, are qualified in the languages represented in the population of detainees at a detention facility, and the provision of alternative translation services when necessary.
(9) RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.--Daily access to indoor and outdoor recreational programs and activities.
(c) Special Standards for Noncriminal Detainees.--The Secretary shall promulgate new standards, or modifications to existing standards, that--
(1) recognize the distinctions between persons with criminal convictions or a history of violent behavior and all other detainees; and
(2) ensure that procedures and conditions of detention are appropriate for a noncriminal, nonviolent population.
(d) Special Standards for Vulnerable Populations.--The Secretary shall promulgate new standards, or modifications to existing standards, that--
(1) recognize the unique needs of asylum seekers, victims of torture and trafficking, families with children, detainees who do not speak English, detainees with special religious, cultural or spiritual considerations, and other vulnerable populations; and
(2) ensure that procedures and conditions of detention are appropriate for the populations listed in this subsection.
(e) Training of Personnel.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary shall ensure that personnel in detention facilities are given specialized training to better understand and work with the population of detainees held at the facilities where such personnel work. The training should address the unique needs of--
(A) asylum seekers;
(B) victims of torture or other trauma; and
(C) other vulnerable populations.
(2) SPECIALIZED TRAINING.--The training required by this subsection shall be designed to better enable personnel to work with detainees from different countries, and detainees who cannot speak English. The training shall emphasize that many detainees have no criminal records and are being held for civil violations.
SEC. __07. OFFICE OF DETENTION OVERSIGHT.
(a) Establishment of the Office.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--There shall be established within the Department an Office of Detention Oversight (in this section referred to as the ``Office'').
(2) HEAD OF THE OFFICE.--There shall be at the head of the Office an Administrator who shall be appointed by, and shall report to, the Secretary.
(3) SCHEDULE.--The Office shall be established and the Administrator of the Office appointed not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Responsibilities of the Office.--
(1) INSPECTIONS OF DETENTION CENTERS.--The Administrator of the Office shall--
(A) undertake frequent and unannounced inspections of all detention facilities;
(B) develop a procedure for any detainee or the detainee's representative to file a written complaint directly with the Office; and
(C) report to the Secretary and to the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement all findings of a detention facility's noncompliance with detention standards.
(2) INVESTIGATIONS.--The Administrator of the Office shall--
(A) initiate investigations, as appropriate, into allegations of systemic problems at detention facilities or incidents that constitute serious violations of detention standards;
(B) report to the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement the results of all investigations; and
(C) refer matters, where appropriate, for further action to--
(i) the Department of Justice;
(ii) the Office of the Inspector General of the Department;
(iii) the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department; or
(iv) any other relevant office or agency.
(3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--The Administrator of the Office shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives an annual report on the Administrator's findings on detention conditions and the results of the investigations carried out by the Administrator.
(B) CONTENTS OF REPORT.--Each report required by subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) a description of the actions to remedy findings of noncompliance or other problems that are taken by the Secretary or the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and each detention facility found to be in noncompliance; and
(ii) information regarding whether such actions were successful and resulted in compliance with detention standards.
(4) REVIEW OF COMPLAINTS BY DETAINEES.--The Administrator of the Office shall establish procedures to receive and review complaints of violations of the detention standards promulgated by the Secretary. The procedures shall protect the anonymity of the claimant, including detainees, employees, or others, from retaliation.
(c) Cooperation With Other Offices and Agencies.--Whenever appropriate, the Administrator of the Office shall cooperate and coordinate its activities with--
(1) the Office of the Inspector General of the Department;
(2) the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department;
(3) the Privacy Officer of the Department;
(4) the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice; or
(5) any other relevant office or agency.
SEC. __08. SECURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a secure alternatives program under which an alien who has been detained may be released under enhanced supervision to prevent the alien from absconding and to ensure that the alien makes appearances related to such detention.
(b) Program Requirements.--
(1) NATIONWIDE IMPLEMENTATION.--The Secretary shall facilitate the development of the secure alternatives program on a nationwide basis, as a continuation of existing pilot programs such as the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program developed by the Department.
(2) UTILIZATION OF ALTERNATIVES.--The secure alternatives program shall utilize a continuum of alternatives based on the alien's need for supervision, including placement of the alien with an individual or organizational sponsor, or in a supervised group home.
(3) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR SECURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--Aliens who would otherwise be subject to detention based on a consideration of the release criteria in section 236(b)(2), or who are released pursuant to section 236(e)(2), shall be considered for the secure alternatives program.
(B) DESIGN OF PROGRAMS.--Secure alternatives programs shall be designed to ensure sufficient supervision of the population described in subparagraph (A).
(4) CONTRACTS.--The Secretary shall enter into contracts with qualified nongovernmental entities to implement the secure alternatives program.
(5) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.--In designing such program, the Secretary shall--
(A) consult with relevant experts; and
(B) consider programs that have proven successful in the past, including the Appearance Assistance Program developed by the Vera Institute and the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program.
SEC. __09. LESS RESTRICTIVE DETENTION FACILITIES.
(a) Construction.--The Secretary shall facilitate the construction or use of secure but less restrictive detention facilities.
(b) Criteria.--In developing detention facilities pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) consider the design, operation, and conditions of existing secure but less restrictive detention facilities, such as the Department's detention facilities in Broward County, Florida, and Berks County, Pennsylvania;
(2) to the extent practicable, construct or use detention facilities where--
(A) movement within and between indoor and outdoor areas of the facility is subject to minimal restrictions;
(B) detainees have ready access to social, psychological, and medical services;
(C) detainees with special needs, including those who have experienced trauma or torture, have ready access to services and treatment addressing their needs;
(D) detainees have ready access to programs and recreation;
(E) detainees are permitted contact visits with legal representatives and family members; and
(F) special facilities are provided to families with children.
(c) Facilities for Families With Children.--For situations where release or secure alternatives programs are not an option, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that special detention facilities are specifically designed to house parents with their minor children, including ensuring that--
(1) procedures and conditions of detention are appropriate for families with minor children; and
(2) living and sleeping quarters for children under 14 years of age are not physically separated from at least 1 of the child's parents.
(d) Placement in Nonpunitive Facilities.--Among the factors to be considered with respect to placing a detainee in a less restrictive facility is whether the detainee is--
(1) an asylum seeker;
(2) part of a family with minor children;
(3) a member of a vulnerable population; or
(4) a nonviolent, noncriminal detainee.
(e) Procedures and Standards.--Where necessary, the Secretary shall promulgate new standards, or modify existing detention standards, to promote the development of less restrictive detention facilities.
SEC. __10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.
(b) Effective Date.--This subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.


(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on May 24, 2007.)
S. Amdt. 1192Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1194Menéndez, Robert [D-NJ]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

To modify the deadline for the family backlog reduction.

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S. Amdt. 1195Ensign, John [R-NV]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1196DeMint, Jim [R-SC]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1197DeMint, Jim [R-SC]May 24, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To require health care coverage for holders of Z nonimmigrant visas.

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S. Amdt. 1198Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1199Dodd, Christopher [D-CT]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

To increase the number of green cards for parents of United States citizens, to extend the duration of the new parent visitor visa, and to make penalties imposed on individuals who overstay such visas applicable only to such individuals.

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S. Amdt. 1200Gregg, Judd [R-NH]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1201Allard, Wayne [R-CO]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1202Obama, Barack [D-IL]May 24, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To provide a date on which the authority of the section relating to the increasing of American competitiveness through a merit-based evaluation system for immigrants shall be terminated.

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S. Amdt. 1203Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1219Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1220Gregg, Judd [R-NH]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1221Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1222Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1223Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]May 24, 2007Passed by roll call vote on May 24, 2007.

To establish the American Competitiveness Scholarship Program.

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S. Amdt. 1224Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1225Levin, Carl [D-MI]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1226Levin, Carl [D-MI]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1227Levin, Carl [D-MI]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1228Levin, Carl [D-MI]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1229Sununu, John [R-NH]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1230Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1231Durbin, Richard [D-IL]May 24, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 5, 2007.

To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.

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S. Amdt. 1232Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1233Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1234Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]May 24, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Research Service, the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.

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S. Amdt. 1235Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Research Service , the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.

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S. Amdt. 1236Baucus, Max [D-MT]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1237Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1238Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 4, 2007.

To increase the authorization of appropriations for the Border Relief Grant Program.

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S. Amdt. 1239Ensign, John [R-NV]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1240Cochran, Thad [R-MS]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1241Cochran, Thad [R-MS]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1242Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1243Obama, Barack [D-IL]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1244Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1245Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1246Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1247Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1248Ensign, John [R-NV]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1249Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1250Cornyn, John [R-TX]May 24, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To address documentation of employment and to make an amendment with respect to mandatory disclosure of information.

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S. Amdt. 1251Conrad, Kent [D-ND]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1252Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1253Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1254Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]May 24, 2007Offered on May 24, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1255Bond, Christopher [R-MO]May 25, 2007Offered on May 25, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1257Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1258Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1259Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1260Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1261Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1262Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1263Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1264Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1265Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1266Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1267Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 4, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To remove the requirement that Y-1 nonimmigrant visa holders leave the United States before they are able to renew their visa.

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S. Amdt. 1268Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1269Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1270Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1271Conrad, Kent [D-ND]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1272Schumer, Charles [D-NY]June 4, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 6, 2007.

To improve security by providing for the establishment of B-1 visitor visa decisionmaking guidelines and a tracking system.

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S. Amdt. 1273Schumer, Charles [D-NY]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1274Schumer, Charles [D-NY]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1275Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1276Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1277Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1278Kohl, Herbert [D-WI]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1279Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1280Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1281McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]June 4, 2007Offered on June 4, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1282Isakson, John [R-GA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1283Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1284Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1285Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1286Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1287Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1288Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1289Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1290Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1291Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1292Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1293Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1294Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1295Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1296Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1297Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1298Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1299Snowe, Olympia [R-ME]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1300Kerry, John [D-MA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1301Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1302Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1303Nelson, Bill [D-FL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1304Nelson, Bill [D-FL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1305Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1306Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1307Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1308Bayh, Evan [D-IN]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1309Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1310Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1311Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]June 5, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 7, 2007.

To require the enforcement of existing border security and immigration laws and Congressional approval before amnesty can be granted.

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S. Amdt. 1312Biden, Joseph [D-DE]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1313Webb, Jim [D-VA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1314Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1315Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1316Dorgan, Byron [D-ND]June 5, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-yer period.

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S. Amdt. 1317Menéndez, Robert [D-NJ]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1318Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1319Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1320Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1321Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1322Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1323Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1324Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1325Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1326Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1327Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1328Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1329Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1330Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1331Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 5, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To clarify the application of the earned income tax credit.

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S. Amdt. 1332Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]June 5, 2007Offered on June 5, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1333Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]June 5, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To increase the immigration-related penalties associated with various criminal activities.

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S. Amdt. 1334Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1335Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1336Collins, Susan [R-ME]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1337Cornyn, John [R-TX]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1338Vitter, David [R-LA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1339Vitter, David [R-LA]June 6, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To require that the U.S. VISIT system- the biometric border check-in/check-out system first required by Congress in 1996 that is already well past its already postponed 2005 implementation due date- be finished as part of the enforcement trigger.

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S. Amdt. 1340Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1341Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1342Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1343Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1344Byrd, Robert [D-WV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1345Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1346Martinez, Mel [R-FL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1347Hatch, Orrin [R-UT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1348Voinovich, George [R-OH]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1349Voinovich, George [R-OH]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1350Specter, Arlen [D-PA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1351Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1352Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1353Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1354Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1355Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1356Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1357Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1358Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1360Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1361Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1362Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1363Stevens, Ted [R-AK]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1364Stevens, Ted [R-AK]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1365Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1366Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1367Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1368Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1369Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1370Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1371Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1372Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1373Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1374Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Failed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To improve the criteria and weights of the merit-based evaluation system.

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S. Amdt. 1375Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1376Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1377Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1378Ensign, John [R-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1379Craig, Larry [R-ID]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1380Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1381Nelson, Bill [D-FL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1382Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1383Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1384Salazar, Ken [D-CO]June 6, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To preserve and enhance the role of the English language.

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S. Amdt. 1385Reed, John [D-RI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1386Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1387Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1391Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1392Menéndez, Robert [D-NJ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1393Conrad, Kent [D-ND]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1395Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1397Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1398Vitter, David [R-LA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1399Cornyn, John [R-TX]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1401Coleman, Norm [R-MN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1403Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1404Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1406Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1407Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1408Bayh, Evan [D-IN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1409Schumer, Charles [D-NY]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1410Feingold, Russell [D-WI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1411Feingold, Russell [D-WI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1412Feingold, Russell [D-WI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1413Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1414Lincoln, Blanche [D-AR]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1415Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]June 6, 2007Passed by voice vote on June 6, 2007.

To prohibit obtaining Social Security benefits based on earnings obtained during any period without work authorization

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S. Amdt. 1416Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1417Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1418Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1419Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1420Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1421Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1422Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1423Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1424Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1425Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1426Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1427Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1428Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1429Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1430Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1431Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1432Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1433Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1434Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1435Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1436Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1437Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1438Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1439Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1440Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1441Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1442Menéndez, Robert [D-NJ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1443Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1444Obama, Barack [D-IL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1445Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1446Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1447Grassley, Charles [R-IA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1448Coleman, Norm [R-MN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1449Brownback, Samuel [R-KS]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1450Cornyn, John [R-TX]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1451Cornyn, John [R-TX]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1452Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1453Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1454Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1455Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1456Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1457Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1458Webb, Jim [D-VA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1459Webb, Jim [D-VA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1460Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Passed by roll call vote on June 6, 2007.

To modify the allocation of visas with respect to the backlog of family-based visa petitions.

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S. Amdt. 1461Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1462Martinez, Mel [R-FL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1463Martinez, Mel [R-FL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1464Martinez, Mel [R-FL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1465Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1466Biden, Joseph [D-DE]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1467Schumer, Charles [D-NY]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1468McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1469Clinton, Hillary [D-NY]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1470Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1471Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1472Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1473Coleman, Norm [R-MN]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1474Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1475Durbin, Richard [D-IL]June 6, 2007Offered on June 6, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1476Conrad, Kent [D-ND]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1477Hatch, Orrin [R-UT]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1478Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1479Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1480Ensign, John [R-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1481Baucus, Max [D-MT]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1482Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1483Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1484Cornyn, John [R-TX]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1485Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1486Levin, Carl [D-MI]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1487Ensign, John [R-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1488Ensign, John [R-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1489Ensign, John [R-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1490Ensign, John [R-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1492Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

To require the use of objective criteria to determine which undocumented persons have sufficient community ties to be awarded a Z visa and remain in the United States lawfully.

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S. Amdt. 1493Reid, Harry [D-NV]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

To require employers seeking to hire aliens to certify that they have not, and do not intend to, provide a notice of a mass layoff.

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S. Amdt. 1494Domenici, Pete [R-NM]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1495Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1496Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1497Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1498Kennedy, Edward [D-MA]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1499Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]June 7, 2007Offered on June 7, 2007.

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S. Amdt. 1507Baucus, Max [D-MT]June 12, 2007Offered on June 12, 2007.

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Daniel K. AkakaDHI$0$0Yes
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$0$0Yes
Alan Wayne AllardRCO$0$0Yes
Max BaucusDMT$0$0Yes
Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$0$0Yes
Bob BennettRUT$0$0Yes
Joe BidenDDE$0$0Yes
Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$0$0Yes
Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$0$0Yes
Barbara BoxerDCA$0$0Yes
Sherrod BrownDOH$0$0Yes
Sam BrownbackRKS$0$0Yes
Jim BunningRKY$0$0Yes
Richard BurrRNC$0$0Yes
Robert ByrdDWV$0$0Yes
Maria CantwellDWA$0$0Yes
Ben CardinDMD$0$0Yes
Tom CarperDDE$0$0Yes
Bob CaseyDPA$0$0Yes
Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$0$0Yes
Hillary ClintonDNY$0$0Yes
Tom CoburnROK$0$0Yes
William Thad CochranRMS$0$0Yes
Norm ColemanRMN$0$0Yes
Susan CollinsRME$0$0Yes
Gaylord Kent ConradDND$0$0Yes
Bob CorkerRTN$0$0Yes
John CornynRTX$0$0Yes
Larry CraigRID$0$0Yes
Mike CrapoRID$0$0Yes
Jim DeMintRSC$0$0Yes
Chris DoddDCT$0$0Yes
Mary Elizabeth DoleRNC$0$0Yes
Pete DomeniciRNM$0$0Yes
Byron DorganDND$0$0Yes
Dick DurbinDIL$0$0Yes
John EnsignRNV$0$0Yes
Mike EnziRWY$0$0Yes
Russ FeingoldDWI$0$0Yes
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$0$0Yes
Lindsey GrahamRSC$0$0Yes
Chuck GrassleyRIA$0$0Yes
Judd GreggRNH$0$0Yes
Chuck HagelRNE$0$0Yes
Tom HarkinDIA$0$0Yes
Orrin HatchRUT$0$0Yes
Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$0$0Yes
Jim InhofeROK$0$0Yes
Dan InouyeDHI$0$0Yes
Johnny IsaksonRGA$0$0Yes
Tim JohnsonDSD$0$0Yes
Ted KennedyDMA$0$0Yes
John KerryDMA$0$0Yes
Amy KlobucharDMN$0$0Yes
Herb KohlDWI$0$0Yes
Jon KylRAZ$0$0Yes
Mary LandrieuDLA$0$0Yes
Frank LautenbergDNJ$0$0Yes
Patrick LeahyDVT$0$0Yes
Carl LevinDMI$0$0Yes
Joe LiebermanICT$0$0Yes
Blanche LincolnDAR$0$0Yes
Chester Trent LottRMS$0$0Yes
Dick LugarRIN$0$0Yes
Mel MartinezRFL$0$0Yes
John McCainRAZ$0$0Yes
Claire McCaskillDMO$0$0Yes
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$0$0Yes
Bob MenéndezDNJ$0$0Yes
Barbara MikulskiDMD$0$0Yes
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$0$0Yes
Patty MurrayDWA$0$0Yes
Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$0$0Yes
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$0$0Yes
Barack ObamaDIL$0$0Yes
Mark PryorDAR$0$0Yes
John "Jack" ReedDRI$0$0Yes
Harry ReidDNV$0$0Yes
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$0$0Yes
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$0$0Yes
Ken SalazarDCO$0$0Yes
Bernie SandersIVT$0$0Yes
Chuck SchumerDNY$0$0Yes
Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0Yes
Richard ShelbyRAL$0$0Yes
Gordon SmithROR$0$0Yes
Olympia SnoweRME$0$0Yes
Arlen SpecterDPA$0$0Yes
Debbie StabenowDMI$0$0Yes
Ted StevensRAK$0$0Yes
John SununuRNH$0$0Yes
Jon TesterDMT$0$0Yes
John ThuneRSD$0$0Yes
David VitterRLA$0$0Yes
George VoinovichROH$0$0Yes
John WarnerRVA$0$0Yes
Jim WebbDVA$0$0Yes
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$0$0Yes
Ron WydenDOR$0$0Yes

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