| 1986-10-15 | TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE DOLE MOTION TO CONCUR ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ACT OF 1986. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD AUTHORIZE $1.7 (CONTINUED) BILLION TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING DRUG TRAFFIC, IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. THE DOLE MOTION WOULD MAKE SEVERAL MODEST CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-09-30 | TO ADOPT HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT. THE BILL WOULD STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, WOULD IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, WOULD PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WOULD EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE, THE BILL ALSO INCLUDED SEVERAL UNRELATED PROVISIONS AMONG THEM A REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN U.S. SUGAR QUOTAS, AN EXTENSION OF FEDERAL WELFARE AND HEALTH PROGRAMS TO THE HOMELESS, A PROHIBITION ON "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS, A REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF INFANT FORMULA, ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDAARDS FOR THE LICENSING OF BUS DRIVERS AND COMMERCIAL TRUCKERS, AN EXTENSION OF PRIVACY PROTECTIONS TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND A BAN ON THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF BALLISTIC KNIVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-27 | TO TABLE THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)- BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1986-09-27 | TO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1986-09-27 | TO ADOPT THE MOYNIHAN-HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, TO DECLARE THAT THE SOVIET ACTION IN IMPRISONING AND FALSELY CHARGING NICHOLAS DANILOFF REFLECTS THE FAILURE OF THE SOVIET UNION TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL CONDUCT AND RAISES PROFOUND DOUBTS ABOUT SOVIET WILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS UNDER ANY INTERNATIONAL OR BILATERAL AGREEMENT; TO URGE THE PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE FORTHRIGHT DEMANDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF MR. DANILOFF; TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO CONDITION HIS AGREEMENT TO A SUMMIT MEETING WITH SECRETARY GORBACHEV ON THE PROMPT RETURN OF MR. DANILOFF FROM THE SOVIET UNION; TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO ANY NEW ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOVIET UNION, OR ANY NEW TRANSACTIONS UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL MR. DANILOFF HAS BEEN GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL PERMISSION TO DEPART THE SOVIET UNION; AND TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEMAND THAT THE SOVIET UNION REMOVE ITS SPIES FROM ITS UNITED STATES MISSION AND FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT AND TO TAKE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO BRING AN END TO SUCH DIRECT SOVIET VIOLATIONS (CONTINUED) OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-27 | TO AGREE TO THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INVENTORY ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO DETERMINE HOW THEY COULD SUPPORT CIVILIAN DRUG INTERDICTION ACTIVITIES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-04-16 | TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE MOTION BY DOLE TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 1774 HOBBS ACT AMENDMENTS, THE BILL TO AMEND THE HOBBS ACT, THE FEDERAL ANTI-EXTORTION LAW, TO SPECIFY THAT VIOLENCE OCCURRING DURING LABOR DISPUTES IS SUBJECT TO PUNISHMENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1774 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-03-06 | TO ADOPT S 104, THE MEASURE PROHIBITING THE IMPORTING, MAKING, AND SELLING OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS.S. 104 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-03-06 | TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 104, REGULATION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS TO ONLY THOSE BULLETS "INTENDED FOR USE IN A HANDGUN."S. 104 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-02-19 | TO ADOPT S 1429, WHICH WOULD AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE U.S. CODE (CONTINUED) TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTION OF TERRORISTS WHO ATTACK U.S. NATIONALS ABROAD.S. 1429 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1985-10-24 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL 1986, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR ABORTIONS FOR INMATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE WOMAN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.H.R. 2965 · 99th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1985-07-09 | TO PASS S 49, A BILL TO REVISE THE GUN CONTROL ACT OF 1968, TO EASE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN COLLECTORS, TO REMOVE THE BAN ON INTERSTATE SALES OF GUNS, AND END INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE INOUYE, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO APPLY A WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF A HANDGUN.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE MATHIAS, MD) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO RETAIN INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 49, A BILL PROTECTING FIREARMS OWNERS' CONSITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO BEAR ARM TO CONTINUE THE PROHIBITION ON INTERSTATE HANDGUN SALES. PASSED)S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1984-05-17 | TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO EARMARK CERTAIN FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE PRISON AND JAIL OVERCROWDING IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1984-02-23 | TO PASS S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-23 | TO AMEND S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CAREER ROBBERS AND BURGLARS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-22 | TO PASS S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1765 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-09 | TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1765 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-07 | TO PASS S. 1764, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OBTAINED BY A SEARCH OR SEIZURE SHALL NOT BE EXCLUDED IN A PROCEEDING IF THE SEIZURE WAS UNDERTAKEN IN A REASONABLE GOOD FAITH BELIEF IN ITS CONFORMITY WITH THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1764 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-06 | TO PASS S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-06 | TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT RETAINS FULL FEDERAL COURT REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES RAISED BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-03 | TO PASS S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICERS TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 215 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-03 | TO AMEND S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICES TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT EXCLUDES FROM THE 60-DAY PERIOD THOSE DELAYS WHICH ARE RECOGNIZED WITHIN THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 215 · 98th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1984-02-02 | TO PASS S. 668, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCING PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 668 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-02 | TO PASS S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-02 | TO AMEND S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT PREVENTS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM SECRETLY TAPE RECORDING CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHERS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1984-01-30 | TO TABLE THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT TO S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT MAINTAINS THE CURRENT AGGREGATE LENGTH OF TERM OF IMPRISONMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO PASS S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ANY PERSON DETAINED PRIOR TO TRIAL SHALL BE TRIED WITHIN SIXTY DAYS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DRUG OPERATIONS AND POLICY TO PLAN AND COORDINATE DRUG ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1982-09-30 | TO PASS S. 1688, A BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL OFFENSE WHEN A CONVICTED CRIMINAL COMMITS A SERIES OF CRIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1688 · 97th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-24 | TO AMEND H.R. 6596, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANS-SIBERIAN PIPELINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6596 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-04-27 | TO CLOSE DEBATE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1630, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWS AND STREAMLINING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1630 · 97th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1982-04-20 | TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 20, A MEASURE PROVIDING FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTING OF SENATE CHAMBER PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 20 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-11-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 6704, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION AUTHORIZATION, BY PERMITTING JUVENILE COURTS TO PLACE STATUS OFFENDERS AND NONOFFENDERS IN SECURE DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES WHEN A JUVENILE IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF A VALID COURT ORDER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1980-11-19 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6704, AMENDING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-10-01 | TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1790, TO LIMIT GOVERNMENTAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF DOCUMENTARY MATERIALS POSESSED BY PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1790 · 96th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1980-09-16 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7084, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL JUDGES TO DETERMINE IF DEFENDANTS ARE ENTITLED TO BAIL. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7084 · 96th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1980-09-09 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7817, AMENDING OR DISAPPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE PROPOSED BY THE SUPREME COURT AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, RELATING TO PROBATION. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7817 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1979-12-13 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 241, LEAA AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 241 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO PASS H.R. 2061. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DEATH BENEFITS ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE LEAA TO RESCUE SQUAD PERSONNEL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY STRIKING THE MINI-BLOCK PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY STRIKING THE NATIONAL PRIORITY GRANT PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061, BY PERMITTING USE OF FORMULA GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE PHOTOGRAPHIC AND FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES, IF PART OF AN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OR PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1979-10-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA TO UTILIZE PROCEEDS OF PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BLOCK GRANTS TO FUND THE 1980 SIXTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS ON THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-12 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2061, RESTRUCTURING LEAA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-10 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061, RESTRUCTURING LEAA, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE CREATING THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND STATISTICS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-10-10 | TO AMEND H.R. 2061, RESTRICTING THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION, BY PERMITTING FORMULA GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT OR HARDWARE NOT IN EXCESS OF $1,000. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1979-07-31 | TO PASS S. 961, AMENDING THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)S. 961 · 96th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1979-04-24 | TO PASS H.R. 1301, AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE U.S. CODE TO ALLOW THE TRANSPORTATION TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY OF MATERIAL CONCERNING A LOTTERY AUTHORIZED BY THAT FOREIGN COUNTRY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1301 · 96th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1979-03-20 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1301, A BILL TO PERMIT THE SENDING OF AMERICAN LOTTERY MATERIALS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES THAT DON'T HAVE AUTHORIZED LOTTERIES. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1301 · 96th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-10-14 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7010, THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF 1978.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1978-10-04 | TO PASS S. 1613, THE MAGISTRATE ACT OF 1978.S. 1613 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1977-10-25 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1682, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TREATIES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PRISONERS TO AND FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.S. 1682 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1977-10-25 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8059, THE BILL PROHIBITING INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS FOR SEXUAL PURPOSES. H.R. 8059 ALSO PROHIBITS THE SALE OR PROMOTION OF PRINTED OR FILMED MATERIAL THAT DEPICTS MINORS ENGAGED IN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT.H.R. 8059 · 95th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1977-09-30 | TO PASS H.R. 7010.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1977-09-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 7010 SO THAT IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE PROCEEDS GATHERED FROM AN INTERVIEW, STATEMENT, OR ARTICLE ABOUT A PERSON CHARGED OR CONVICTED OF CRIMES COVERED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN AN ESCROW FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VICTIMS OR SURVIVORS.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1977-09-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 7010 BY REQUIRING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PAY 25% INSTEAD OF 50% OF THE CLAIMS FILED UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CRIME PROGRAMS OF THE SEPARATE STATES.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1977-09-29 | TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 7010. THE RAILSBACK AMENDMENT WOULD MAKE THE LEGISLATION APPLICABLE ONLY TO VICTIMS OF CRIME THAT ARE SIXTY-TWO YEARS OLD OR OLDER, WOULD REQUIRE THE STATES TO HAVE SOME TYPE OF OFFENDER RESTITUTION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS, AND WOULD COMPENSATE FOR STOLEN OR DAMAGED "ITEMS OF NECESSITY" AS WELL AS FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXPENSES.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1977-09-29 | THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7010, THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF 1977.H.R. 7010 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1977-09-26 | TO AMEND H.R. 7747, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 23 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE, BY AUTHORIZING THE DENIAL OF BAIL AND THE USE OF PRE-TRIAL DETENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY AS WELL AS OTHER SERIOUS OR VIOLENT CRIMES.H.R. 7747 · 95th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1977-05-19 | TO PASS H.R. 6111, A BILL EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 FOR THREE YEARS UNTIL FISCAL 1981.H.R. 6111 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1977-05-17 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5742, THE BILL TO EXTEND FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ACTIVITIES OCCURRING UNDER THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.H.R. 5742 · 95th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1977-04-19 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5864, AS AMENDED, A BILL MODIFYING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.H.R. 5864 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-09-30 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2212, AUTHORIZING $800 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1977-79 FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATIONS.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-09-15 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 366, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS ACT OF 1976.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1976-09-14 | TO PASS H.R 15319, TO APPROVE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH AMENDMENTS, CERTAIN RULES RELATING TO CASES AND PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTIONS 2254 AND 2255 OF TITLE 28 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, REGARDING WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS.H.R. 15319 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-09-02 | TO PASS H.R. 13636.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-09-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 13636, BY REQUIRING STATES SEEKING LEAA FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1976-09-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 13636, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE WHICH PROHIBITS FUNDS FOR IMPROVING STATE AND LOCAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNLESS SUCH IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY WITH ADMINISTRATION AND STATE STANDARDS.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1976-08-31 | TO AMEND H.R. 13636, BY RETAINING LANGUAGE OF THE PRESENT LAW REQUIRING THE APPROVAL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-08-31 | TO AMEND H.R. 13636, BY EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THREE YEARS INSTEAD OF ONE.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-08-31 | TO AGREE TO A HOUSE JUCICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13636. THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT NO LESS THAN 1/3 OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN THE COURTS.H.R. 13636 · 94th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1976-06-24 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1285, THE RULE TO WAIVE CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST H.R. 14260, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977.H.Res. 291 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-04-30 | TO PASS H.R. 366, THE PUBLIC SAFTEY OFFICERS BENEFITS ACT, PROVIDING BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS WHO DIE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1976-04-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 366, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS ACT, BY ADDING LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD DEDUCT FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS DUE TO THE EMPLOYER OF THE DECEASED THOSE DEATH BENEFITS PAID AS A RESULT OF THIS BILL.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-03-03 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 10548, TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT WITH SUBPOENA POWER TO CARRY OUT H. RES. 1042, REQUIRING THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS TO INVESTIGATE PUBLICATION OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL PREPARED FOR THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE.H.Res. 1054 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-03-03 | TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 1054,RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT WITH SUBPENA POWER TO CARRY OUT H. RES. 1042, REQUIRING THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS TO INVESTIGATE THE PUBLICATION OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL PREPARED FOR THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE.H.Res. 1054 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1975-11-03 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9915, A BILL AMENDING FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE AND FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.H.R. 9915 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1975-07-30 | TO RECOMMIT TO CONFERENCE H.R. 6799, A BILL APPROVING CERTAIN OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSIST ON HOUSEPASSED PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT WITNESSES TO DEFENDANTS THREE DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL AND RECIPROCAL DISCLOSURE OF DEFENDANTS' WITNESSES.H.R. 6799 · 94th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1975-06-23 | TO PASS H.R. 6799, TO APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.H.R. 6799 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1975-06-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 6799, A BILL APPROVING CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BY STRIKING THE RULE REQUIRING THE PROSECUTOR TO FURNISH THE DEFENDANT A WRITTEN LIST OF GOVERNMENT WITNESSES WITHIN 3 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL.H.R. 6799 · 94th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1975-06-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 6799, A BILL APPROVING CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, BY PROVIDING FOR ARREST WARRANTS TO BE ISSUED IN LIEU OF SUMMONS WHEN PROBABLE CAUSE EXISTS THAT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE HAS BEEN COMMITTED.H.R. 6799 · 94th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1975-05-21 | TO PASS H.R. 5727, TO ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT AND AND REGIONALIZED UNITED STATE PAROLE COMMISSION.H.R. 5727 · 94th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-07-31 | TO DELETE FROM THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 82, A BILL RELATING TO DUTY-FREE SHIP REPAIRS, A NONGERMANE SENATE AMENDMENT EXTENDING UNTIL APRIL 30, 1975 AN UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE JULY 31, 1974.H.R. 82 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1974-07-01 | TO PASS H.R. 15276, A BILL TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATED APPROACH TO THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.H.R. 15276 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-07-01 | TO AMEND H.R. 15276, A BILL TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED APPROACH TO JUVENILE DELIQUENCY, BY TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM FROM HEW TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 15276 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1974-04-24 | TO PASS H.R. 11321.H.R. 11321 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-04-24 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 11321 TO THE COMM ON THE JUDICIARY.H.R. 11321 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-04-24 | TO AMEND H.R. 11321 TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS WHO DIE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY, SO AS TO MAKE BILL EFFECTIVE ON DATE OF ENACTMENT INSTEAD OF OCT 11, 1972.H.R. 11321 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND H.R. 3858 BY MAKING THE DEATH PENALTY DISCRETIONARY RATHER THAN MANDATORY IN CERTAIN CASES.H.R. 3858 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND H.R. 3858 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE OUTLINING CERTAIN MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE DEATH PENALTY COULD NOT BE IMPOSED.H.R. 3858 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND H.R. 3858, THE ANTI-HIJACKING ACT, BY ELIMINATING THE DEATH PENALTY AS A PUNISHMENT FOR HIJACKING.H.R. 3858 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1973-12-18 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 2166, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OPIUM FROM THE NATIONAL STOCKPILE.S. 2166 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1973-09-20 | TO PASS H. R. 9281, A BILL REGARDING THE RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL.H.R. 9281 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1973-09-20 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 9281, REGARDING THE RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL, AND REPORT IT BACK WITH SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.H.R. 9281 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1973-06-19 | TO PASS H. R. 5094, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL.H.R. 5094 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |