S Amdt 2417 - U.S. Citizen Recruitment Amendment - National Key Vote
Gordon Smith voted Yea (Tabling Vote) on this Amendment.
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- Senate Amendment Tabled
- May 18, 1998
- Introduced
- May 18, 1998
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Title: U.S. Citizen Recruitment Amendment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to table an amendment that would require employers to seek U.S. citizens for employment before allowing H-1B visa holders to apply.
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NOTE: A SENATOR MAY MOVE TO TABLE ANY PENDING LEGISLATION, THUS HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION. A "YEA" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND A "NAY" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TABLING MOTIONS ARE OFTEN USED TO KILL LEGISLATION.
Title: U.S. Citizen Recruitment Amendment