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Daniel K. Akaka

Daniel K. Akaka on Education

DemocratHI

Education245 votes · 78.5/100 consistent
Expand federal roleReduce federal role

357 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Education. 245 of them counted toward the score above: 202 toward “Expand federal role” and 43 toward “Reduce federal role”.

The other 112 did not count: 103 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1992-09-15An act to promote the achievement of National Education Goals, to measure progress toward such goals, to develop national education standards and voluntary assessments in accordance with such standards and to encourage the comprehensive improvement of America's neighborhood public schools to improve student achievement. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion for AttendanceYeaDirection not readable
1992-09-15An act to promote the achievement of National Education Goals, to measure progress toward such goals, to develop national education standards and voluntary assessments in accordance with such standards and to encourage the comprehensive improvement of America's neighborhood public schools to improve student achievement. — S.2 BY KENNEDY, EDWARD (D-MA) -- NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT ACT PARENTS AS TEACHERS: THE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION ACT OF 1992 CIVIC AND CHARACTER VALUES-IN-SCHOOLS ACT OF 1992 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO DISAGREE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 2.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand federal role
1992-02-21A bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. — (SENATE PASSED S. 1150, TO REAUTHORIZE THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965.)S. 1150 · 102nd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand federal role
1992-02-21To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from furnishing, or from obligating funds available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish, health care in Department of Veterans Affairs facilities under a rural health care sharing program to persons not eligible for such care under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code. — S.1150 BY PELL (D-RI) -- HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO TEACHERS CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE ACT OF 1992 HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES ACT OF 1992 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992 HIGHER EDUCATION TRIBAL GRANT AUTHORIZATION ACT CRITICAL NEEDS FOR TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT ACT TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE ACT NATIONAL INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES DISCOVERY ACT (PUB. L. 102-325, APPROVED 7/23/92) (SENATE AGREED TO THE SPECTER/SHELBY AMENDMENT NO. 1691, TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FROM FURNISHING, OR FROM OBLIGATING FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO FURNISH, HEALTH CARE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITIES UNDER A RURAL HEALTH CARE SHARING PROGRAM TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH CARE UNDER CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE.)S. 1150 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1992-01-28An act to promote the achievement of National Education Goals, to measure progress toward such goals, to develop national education standards and voluntary assessments in accordance with such standards and to encourage the comprehensive improvement of America's neighborhood public schools to improve student achievement. — (SENATE PASSED S.2, TO PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS, TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARD SUCH GOALS, TO DEVELOP NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS AND VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH STANDARDS, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT OF AMERICA'S NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand federal role
1992-01-28To express the sense of the Senate concerning investments in education and school-to-work transition initiatives. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF WIRTH/WELLSTONE AMENDMENT NO. 1490, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION INITIATIVES.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1992-01-28To enhance educational opportunity, increase school attendance, and promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients. — (SENATE TABLED NICKLES-KASTEN AMENDMENT NO. 1479, ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, INCREASING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG WELFARE RECIPIENTS.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1992-01-23To amend the amount of grants received under chapter 1 of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. — (SENATE TABLED THE HATCH AMENDMENT NO. 1480, TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS RECEIVED UNDER CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 RELATING TO AVERAGE PER PUPIL EXPENDITURES.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1992-01-23To establish a Low-Income School Choice demonstration project. — (SENATE REJECTED HATCH AMENDMENT NO. 1476, TO ESTABLISH A LOW-INCOME SCHOOL CHOICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand federal role
1992-01-23Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court should reverse earlier decisions restricting voluntary prayer in public school. — (SENATE REJECTED HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 1478 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 1477), TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE SUPREME COURT'S EARLIER HOLDINGS IN RESTRICTING VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CASES.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-01-23To establish the Education Flexibility Demonstration Act. — (SENATE AGREED TO HATFIELD AMENDMENT NO. 1474, TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO WAIVE THE STATUTORY OR REGULATORY EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS IN EXCHANGE FOR HOLDING GRANTEES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL GOALS.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReduce federal role
1992-01-23To establish new waiver authority for New American Schools within the Neighborhood Schools Improvement Act, and for other purposes. — (SENATE AGREED TO COCHRAN/KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 1473, TO ESTABLISH NEW WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR NEW AMERICAN SCHOOLS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT ACT.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReduce federal role
1992-01-21An act to promote the achievement of National Education Goals, to measure progress toward such goals, to develop national education standards and voluntary assessments in accordance with such standards and to encourage the comprehensive improvement of America's neighborhood public schools to improve student achievement. — S.2 BY KENNEDY, EDWARD (D-MA) -- NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT ACT PARENTS AS TEACHERS: THE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION ACT OF 1992 CIVIC AND CHARACTER VALUES-IN-SCHOOLS ACT OF 1992 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 2, NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT ACT.)S. 2 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand federal role
1991-09-10To increase the amounts made available for disease control, biomedical research, mental health,low-income home energy assistance, legalization assistance grants Head Start, Chapter I basic grants, and Pell grants, offset from defense. — H.R.2707 BY NATCHER (D-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 11/19/91) (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 601(B) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HARKIN AMENDMENT NO. 1083 TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT BEGINNING ON PAGE 3, LINE 24, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, MENTAL HEALTH, LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE, LEGALIZATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS, HEAD START, CHAPTER I BASIC GRANTS, AND PELL GRANTS, OFFSET FROM DEFENSE.)H.R. 2707 · 102nd Congress · On the MotionYeaExpand federal role
1991-07-30To provide that no person incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution shall receive any funds appropriated to carry out subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. — H.R.2608 BY SMITH, NEAL (D-IA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 (PUB. L. 102-140, APPROVED 10/28/91) (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 938, PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS INCARCERATED IN A FEDERAL OR STATE PENAL INSTITUTION.)H.R. 2608 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand federal role
1990-03-29CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1989 — TO PASS HR 3, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO EXPAND HEAD START PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 TO INCLUDE CHILD CARE SERVICES.H.R. 3 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
1990-03-29TO AMEND HR 3, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1990, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE HEAD START PROGRAM, PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN TITLE XX BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES, AND PROVIDE EXPANSION OF THE BASIC EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.H.R. 3 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReduce federal role
1990-03-29PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3; CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1989 — TO ADOPT THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 3, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO EXPAND HEAD START PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 TO INCLUDE CHILD CARE SERVICES.H.Res. 368 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1990-03-29PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3; CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1989 — TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 368, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 3, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO EXPAND HEAD START PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 TO INCLUDE CHILD CARE SERVICES.H.Res. 368 · 101st Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1990-02-27LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2742, LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION, TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT, APPROPRIATING AUTHORIZED FUNDS AS NECESSARY. (MOTION PASSED; TWO THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 2742 · 101st Congress · SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORTYeaExpand federal role
1989-11-13TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3614, DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, TO REVISE SOME REQUIREMENTS OF THE DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 3614 · 101st CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-10-05TO AMEND HR 3299, BUDGET RECONCILIATION, TO INCREASE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FOR AN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.H.R. 3299 · 101st CongressNayReduce federal role
1989-05-09TO PASS HR 7, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION, TO REAUTHORIZE VARIOUS PROGRAMS UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL ACT FOR FISCAL 1990-95 AND TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS IN 1990 TO BE USED AS NECESSARY DURING FISCAL YEARS 1991-95.H.R. 7 · 101st CongressYeaExpand federal role
1989-05-09TO AMEND HR 7, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE BY THIS ACT TO ANY EDUCATIONAL AGENCY EFFECTIVELY PREVENTING INDIVIDUALS FROM PARTICIPATING IN PRAYER ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS.H.R. 7 · 101st CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-10-13TO ADOPT H RES 586, THE RULE TO ALLOW FOR HOUSE FLOOR REVIEW OF HR 4416, LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTE OF PEACE EXTENSION, TO ALLOCATE $60 MILLION OVER 5 YEARS FOR THE U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE AND TO EXTEND THE ALLOCATIONS FOR SECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT.H.R. 4416 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-13TO ADOPT H RES 585, A RULE TO ALLOW FOR HOUSE FLOOR REVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4585, TAFT INSTITUTE EXTENSION, TO ALLOCATE $59.1 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE TAFT INSTITUTE THROUGH FISCAL 1991 ALONG WITH 19 OTHER PROGRAMS AT COLLEGES AND LIBRARIES.H.R. 4585 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5408, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT TECHNICAL CORRECTION, TO MAKE A CORRECTION IN THE 1988 EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR A COMPETITIVE AMERICA ACT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5408 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3661, THOMAS P. O'NEILL JR. LIBRARY, TO FORGIVE THE BALANCE OF AN EDUCATION-PROJECT LOAN MADE TO BOSTON COLLEGE. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3661 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-06-08TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4639, SUPPLEMENTAL LOANS FOR STUDENTS PROGRAM, A BILL TO ALTER THE SLS PROGRAM TO PREVENT ABUSE OF THE LOANS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4639 · 100th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1988-06-08TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4585, TAFT INSTITUTE EXTENSION, A BILL TO EXTEND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE TAFT INSTITUTE AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1989 THROUGH 1991. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4585 · 100th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1988-05-10TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3424, OVERSEAS TEACHERS ACT, TO INSTITUTE HIRING PREFERENCES FOR TEACHERS IN OVERSEAS ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS RUN BY THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3424 · 100th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1988-04-19TO MOTION TO WITHDRAW THE HOUSE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE DIAL-A-PORN BAN AMENDMENT TO HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-04-19TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 427, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESTRICT PORNOGRAPHIC TELEPHONE SERVICES.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-03-01TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, TO ACCEPT THE LANGUAGE OF THE SENATE TO BAN DIAL-A-PORN OPERATIONS.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-02-17TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR NUMEROUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO AGREE TO SEEK CONSTITUTIONALLY ACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE THAT SOLVES THE DIAL-A-PORN PROBLEM.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-02-17TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MADIGAN MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, TO PREVENT A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BAN DIAL-A-PORN OPERATIONS.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO PASS HR 5, SCHOOL AID, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1986-09-24TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1965, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE AND REVISE THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.S. 1965 · 99th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1986-09-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4421, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS OF $15.79 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1987-1990 TO CARRY OUT THE HEAD START, FOLLOW THROUGH, DEPENDENT CARE, COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, AND COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS - CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.H.R. 4421 · 99th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1986-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4841, A BILL TO AMEND THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT WITH RESPECT TO STATE ALLOTMENTS UNDER THE ACT. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4841 · 99th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1986-04-29TO ADOPT H RES 428, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4421, A BILL REAUTHORIZING THE HEAD START, FOLLOW THROUGH, COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, DEPENDENT CARE AND COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS THROUGH FISCAL 1990, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4421 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-04TO PASS H R 3700, AUTHORIZING THROUGH FISCAL 1991 COLLEGE AID FOR STUDENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965.H.R. 3700 · 99th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1985-12-04AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3700 TO REDUCE THE 1987 APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS IN THE BILL (EXLUDING STUDENT AID) TO FISCAL 1985 LEVELS AND TO PERMIT INCREASES IN 1988-91 ONLY TO MAKE UP FOR INFLATION.H.R. 3700 · 99th CongressNayExpand federal role
1985-09-12H RES 262 TO CONSIDER H R 7 WHICH ALTERS THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966. IT INCREASES THE AMOUNT SPENT ON CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND EXTENDS CERTAIN NUTRITION PROGRAMS THAT EXPIRE SEPT. 30 1985 TO FISCAL 1988. THE BILL INCREASES ALLOCATIONS TO THE WIC PROGRAM AND INCREASES SUBSIDIES FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES. THE BILL ALSO INCREASES THE MAXIMUM TUITION LEVEL THAT PRIVATE SCHOOLS MAY CHARGE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL MEAL PROGRAMS.H.R. 7 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-10-09TO PASS S. 2565, A BILL EXTENDING PROGRAMS UNDER THE HEAD START ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2565 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-07-26TO PASS H.R. 11. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-07-26TO AGREE TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT AS AMENDED BY THE FORD SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GOODLING AMENDMENT. THE FORD SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FOR A LIMIT IN THE AUTHORIZATION TO A LEVEL APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT BELOW THE LEVEL IN THE BILL, AS REPORTED, AND APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT ABOVE THE LEVEL IN THE HOUSE PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE GOODLING AMENDMENT SEEKS TO BRING H.R. 11 IN LINE WITH THE SPENDING LEVELS IN THE HOUSE PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1984-07-26TO AMEND THE FORD SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GOODLING AMENDMENT WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. THE FORD SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FOR A LIMIT IN THE AUTHORIZATION TO A LEVEL APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT BELOW THE LEVEL IN THE BILL, AS REPORTED, AND APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT ABOVE THE LEVEL IN THE HOUSE PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE GOODLING AMENDMENT SEEKS TO BRING H.R. 11 IN LINE WITH THE SPENDING LEVELS IN THE HOUSE PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE GOODLING PERFECTING AMENDMENT INCREASES BY $33.6 MILLION SPENDING FOR PROGRAMS IN H.R. 11 AND WHICH IS IN LINE WITH THE HOUSE PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressNayReduce federal role
1984-07-26TO AGREE TO THE COATS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11, AS AMENDED. THE COATS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY SHALL DENY INDIVIDUALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MOMENTS OF SILENT PRAYER NOR SHALL THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REQUIRE ANY PERSON TO PARTICIPATE IN PRAYER OR INFLUENCE THE FORM OR CONTENT OF ANY PRAYER IN SUCH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-07-26TO AMEND THE HUNTER SUBSTITUTE FOR THE COATS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11. THE COATS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NEITHER THE UNITED STATES NOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY SHALL ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE FORM OR CONTENT OF ANY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE HUNTER SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UNDER ANY APPLICABLE PROGRAM TO ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY WHICH HAS A POLICY OF DENYING OR WHICH EFFECTIVELY PREVENTS PARTICIPATION IN PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY INDIVIDUALS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS, EXCEPT THAT SUCH AGENCIES MAY LIMIT SPOKEN PRAYER DURING INSTRUCTIONAL PERIODS OR AT ANY OTHER TIME WHEN VOCAL SPEECH IS LIMITED. THE HUNTER AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDES THAT NEITHER THE UNITED STATES NOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY SHALL REQUIRE A PERSON TO PARTICIPATE IN PRAYER OR INFLUENCE THE FORM OR CONTENT OF ANY PRAYER IN SUCH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE GUNDERSON AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY SHALL DENY INDIVIDUALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MOMENTS OF SILENT PRAYER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-07-26TO AMEND THE COATS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11, A BILL EXTENDING THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1989 THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE COATS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NEITHER THE UNITED STATES NOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY SHALL ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE FORM OR CONTENT OF ANY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE WALKER AMENDENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ANY STATE OR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY WHICH HAS A POLICY OF PREVENTING VOLUNTARY PRAYER, AND IT PROVIDES THAT SUCH AGENCIES MAY LIMIT SPOKEN PRAYER DURING INSTRUCTIONAL PERIODS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 11 · 98th CongressNayReduce federal role
1984-07-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO TITLES I THROUGH VII OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1310. H.R. 1310 PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE; PROVIDES A NATIONAL POLICY FOR ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL; PROVIDES COST SHARING BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN TRAINING SUCH PERSONNEL; AND ENCOURAGES CREATION OF NEW ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC JOBS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-07-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO TITLE VIII (EQUAL ACCESS) OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1310. H.R. 1310 PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE; PROVIDES A NATIONAL POLICY FOR ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL; PROVIDES COST SHARING BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN TRAINING SUCH PERSONNEL; AND ENCOURAGES CREATION OF NEW ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC JOBS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressNayReduce federal role
1984-06-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5885, A BILL AUTHORIZING $2.5 BILLION FOR HEAD START, FOLLOW THROUGH, AND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS, AND ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5885 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-06-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5145, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR HEAD START, FOLLOW THROUGH, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGAMS, AND FOR ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5145 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-05-01TO PASS H.R. 7, A BILL MAKING PERMANENT CERTAIN OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1963. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-05-01TO AMEND H.R. 7 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 7 MAKES PERMANENT CERTAIN OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1963. THE BARTLETT SUBSTITUTE EXTENDS FOR 3 YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS THAT EXPIRE AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1984-04-11TO AMEND H.R. 7, A BILL MAKING PERMANENT CERTAIN OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1963. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR TIERED CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT RATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1984-03-08TO PASS H.R. 4164, A BILL STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE NATION, DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES, REDUCING STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, AND STRENGTHENING THE NATION'S DEFENSE CAPABILITIES BY ASSISTING THE STATES TO EXPAND, IMPROVE, AND UPDATE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4164 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-03-08TO AMEND H.R. 4164, A BILL STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE NATION, DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES, REDUCING STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, AND STRENGTHENING THE NATION'S DEFENSE CAPABILITIES BY ASSISTING THE STATES TO EXPAND, IMPROVE, AND UPDATE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION. THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4164 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1984-03-08TO AMEND H.R. 4164, A BILL STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE NATION, DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES, REDUCING STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, AND STRENGTHENING THE NATION'S DEFENSE CAPABILITIES BY ASSISTING THE STATES TO EXPAND, IMPROVE, AND UPDATE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION. THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT THAT RESULTS IN A DIRECT FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO ANY ORGANIZATION FOR REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE PURCHASING ENTITY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4164 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-02-23TO PASS H.R. 2708, A BILL TO FURTHER THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROFICIENCY IN CRITICAL LANGUAGES, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, AND FOR PER CAPITA GRANTS TO REIMBURSE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF POSTSECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2708 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 2708, A BILL TO FURTHER THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROFICIENCY IN CRITICAL LANGUAGES, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, AND FOR PER CAPITA GRANTS TO REIMBURSE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF POSTSECONDARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION. THE GEKAS AMENDMENT PROHIBITS APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THIS BILL UNLESS SUCH FUNDS WERE APPROPRIATED IN A MEASURE CONTAINING NO OTHER APPROPRIATION TO CARRY OUT ANY OTHER LAW. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2708 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1983-11-17TO PASS H.R. 3435, A BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3435 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-11-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. RES. 190, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE NEED TO MAINTAIN GUIDELINES WHICH INSURE EQUAL RIGHTS WITH REGARD TO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.Res. 190 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 403 WHICH PROVIDES $10.0 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS UNDER TITLE IV OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES $20.0 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE IV OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT WHICH PROVIDES $20.1 MILLION TO CARRY OUT PART B OF TITLE VII OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED COSTS OF A MODEL ENGINEERING CENTER AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND $18.2 MILLION FOR A MODEL ENGINERING CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, AND $5.0 MILLION FOR A MODEL COMPUTER CENTER AT BARRY UNIVERSITY. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 403 WHICH PROVIDES $145.0 MILLION FOR CARRYING OUT EMERGENCY IMMIGRANT EDUCATION ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE V OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. 13, 1983. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4091, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966 TO IMPROVE THE OPERATION OF PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED UNDER SUCH ACTS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4091 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-10-21TO PASS H.R. 3324, A BILL AUTHORIZING $1.5 MILLION IN GRANTS IN EACH OF THE FISCAL YEARS, 1983, 1984 AND 1985 FOR THE CLOSE UP FOUNDATION AND FOR CERTAIN LAW-RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3324 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-10-21TO AMEND H.R. 3324, A BILL AUTHORIZING $1.5 MILLION IN GRANTS IN EACH OF THE FISCAL YEARS, 1983, 1984, AND 1985 FOR THE CLOSE UP FOUNDATION AND FOR CERTAIN LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE TRANSFERING THE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FROM THE STATE BLOCK GRANTS TO THE EDUCATION SECRETARY'S DISCRETIONARY FUND. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3324 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1983-06-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2943, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR GRANTS TO THE WASHINGTON WORKSHOP FOUNDATION. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2943 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-06-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2148 TO REENACT THE FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAM WITH CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1984 AND 1985. (MOTION PASSED, 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2148 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-06-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2207, TO REENACT THE EMERGENCY SCHOOL AID ACT. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2207 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-03-02TO PASS H.R. 1310. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-03-02TO AMEND H.R. 1310 BY REPLACING THE NATIONAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH A ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH WOULD RETRAIN EXISTING TEACHERS TO BE MATH OR SCIENCE TEACHERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1983-03-02TO AMEND H.R. 1310 BY REPLACING THE NATIONAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS WITH $50 MILLION IN BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1983-03-02TO ADOPT H. RES. 109, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1310, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS TO: IMPROVE ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE; ESTABLISH A NATIONAL POLICY FOR ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL; AND PROVIDE FOR COST-SHARING BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN TRAINING SUCH PERSONNEL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1310 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-13TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 429, A BILL ESTABLISHING A STATE COMMISSION ON TEACHER EXCELLENCE. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 429 · 97th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7048, A BILL REQUIRING A SEPARATE FAMILY CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE FOR PELL GRANTS FOR ACADEMIC YEARS 1983-1984 AND 1984-1985. H.R. 7048 ALSO ESTABLISHES RESTRICTIONS UPON THE CONTENTS OF SUCH SCHEDULE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7048 · 97th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1982-08-10TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 388, A MEASURE DISAPPROVING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS ON JULY 29, 1982, BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHICH AFFECT THE TITLE 1 PROGRAM OF AID TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND AID TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH BLOCK GRANTS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 388 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-28TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5192, EXTENDING THROUGH FISCAL 1985 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1980-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 7593, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING THE $210,000 APPROPRIATION FOR MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7664 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4960, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CONGRESS A SPECIALLY STRUCK GOLD MEDAL TO GERALD F. SPIESS. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 4960 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5608, CHRYSLER CORPORATION LOAN GUARANTEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5680 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-07TO PASS H.R. 5192, AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-11-02TO AMEND H.R. 5129, AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, BY PROVIDING FOR A PROGRAM OF STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR MILITARY SERVICE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5129 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-09-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 210, ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-09-19TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 186, SECOND BUDGET RESOLUTION, BY REDUCING THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF FEDERAL REVENUES BY $250 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR A PROGRAM OF HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION TAX CREDITS AND A REDUCTION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY $400 MILLION AND OUTLAYS BY $100 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 186 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-07-24TO PASS H. J. RES. 74, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT COMPELLING THE ATTENDANCE OF A STUDENT IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OTHER THAN THAT NEAREST THE STUDENT'S HOME. (MOTION FAILED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-07-24TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. J. RES. 74, SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-24TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 74, A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT DEALING WITH SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-17TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON LANGUAGE IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 210 STATING THAT NO INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE DENIED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY RULES WHICH UTILIZE ANY RATIO OR OTHER NUMERICAL REQUIREMENT RELATED TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR SEX. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-07-17TO AGREE THAT THE HOUSE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS TO S. 210, TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-07-11TO PASS H.R. 2444, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-07-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FACILITIES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT BY ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHICH USES MANDATORY STUDENT FEES TO PAY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444, TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BY REDUCING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FULL TIME POSITIONS BY 800 BY THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR, REQUIRING THAT ALL CONSULTANTS HIRED BE COUNTED AS FULL TIME POSITIONS, AND STRIKING LANGUAGE PERMITTING THE DEPARTMENT TO ADD UP TO 50 FULL TIME POSITIONS EACH YEAR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PERMITTING A MAJORITY OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITIES TO VETO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATIONS, EXCEPT FOR RULES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role

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