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Lucien Edward Blackwell on Immigration

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Immigration8 votes · 50/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

10 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 8 of them counted toward the score above: 5 toward “Expansive” and 3 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 2 did not count: 2 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 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
1994-06-28(HOUSE REJECTED THE MICA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $5 MILLION THE OVERALL OUTLAY FOR BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES; BUT INCREASES BY $25 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE STATES FOR COSTS OF IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.)H.R. 4606 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1994-04-20H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO REIMBURSE STATES AND LOCALITIES FOR THE COSTS OF INCARCERATING UNDOCUMENTED CRIMINAL ALIENS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN STATE OR LOCAL COURTS; PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND COURTS ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR USE IN CASES INVOLVING STALKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROHIBITS STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENTS FROM DISCLOSING, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUAL LICENSE-HOLDERS TO PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTEREST; REQUIRES THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS TO PREVENT PRISONES FROM STRENGTH-TRAINING OR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INCREASE THEIR FIGHTING ABILITIES AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT WHICH AIDS IN SUCH PURPOSES; REQUIRES THAT PRISONERS EXHAUST THE PRISON'S ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES BEFORE THEY FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION IN A FEDERAL COURT; REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL COURTS DISMISS CIVIL RIGHTS MOTIONS BROUGHT BY PRISONERS, IF THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION FAILS TO STATE A CLAIM ON WHICH RELIEF CAN BE GRANTED, OR FINDS THAT THE MOTION IS FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS; AND REQUIRES THAT A FEDERAL COURT SHALL NOT HOLD PRISON OR JAIL OVERCROWDING UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT, UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF INMATE PROVES THAT THE CROWDING CAUSES THE INFLICTION OF CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHEMENT ON THAT INMATE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1994-04-14H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES UNITED STATES FLAGS BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ON PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT VIOLENT FELONIES AGAINST TRUCKERS SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT WOULD ESTABLISH SPECIALIZED "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCATES"; INCREASES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VISA AND PASSPORT ABUSE CRIMES; ENSURES THAT PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE MODEL INTENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT ARE COORDINATED WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS; REAUTHORIZES SECRET SERVICE AUTHORITY REGARDING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD; AUTHORIZES $210 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1999 FOR TREASURY DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZES A STUDY OF CLOSED MILITARY BASES FOR CONVERSION TO PRISON FACILITIES; MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR CRIMES REGARDING EXPLOSIVES; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDES ANTI-CRIME YOUTH COUNCILS AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM BECOMING INVOLVED WITH GANGS; ALLOWS THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN INVESTIGATING STATE VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST TRAVELERS; PROVIDES FOR USE OF FUNDS FOR JOB PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CRIME UNDER THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT; PROVIDES FOR A STUDY ON PRISON OVERCROWDING; MAKES TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE VIOLENT REPEAT OFFENDER INCARCERATION ACT; AUTHORIZES THE INS TO ACCEPT NON-FEDERAL ASSISTANCE WHEN DEPORTING UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING CRIMINAL STATUTES; PROMOTES THE REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF GRAFFITI WITH JUVENILE TRAFFICKING AND GANG PREVENTION GRANT FUNDS; LIFTS THE CURRENT FOUR-YEAR LIMIT ON VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER THE BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND; ADDS PROVISIONS ON CRIMINAL ALIENS AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; CREATES THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CRIME AND VIOLENCE; ADDS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO THE "OUNCE OF PREVENTION COUNCIL"; CLARIFIES THE INTENT OF THE BILL TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN FIGHTING CRIME THROUGH ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS; ADDS THE LANGUAGE OF THE URBAN RECREATION AND AT-RISK YOUTH ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING COMPARABLE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS FOR RURAL AREAS; REQUIRES STATES TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO CORRECTIONS OFFICERS WHO DEAL WITH REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS; MAKES CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; AUTHORIZES RURAL ANTI-CRIME AND ANTI-DRUG INITIATIVES; AUTHORIZES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 $12 MILLION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN PUBLIC HOUSING; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS AND SERVICES; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR SELLING A CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR; AUTHORIZES $100 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A "COMMUNITY-BASED JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM"; CONTINUES TO PERMIT FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE TO HAVE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGES; DETERMINES THE VETERAN STATUS OF INMATES AND ASSURES THAT STATE VETERAN INMATES RECEIVE THE VETERANS BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED; REAUTHORIZES THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDES FEDERAL DEATH BENEFITS FOR LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE CHAPLAINS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTSYeaRestrictive
1993-07-20(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT ADDS $60 MILLION TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 2519 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1993-07-01H.R.2519 BY SMITH, NEAL (D-IA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 (PUB. L. 103-121, APPROVED 10/27/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT ADDS $60 MILLION TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 2519 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1993-05-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT, ON A SEPERATE VOTE, THAT PREVENTS ANY DIRECT FEDERAL FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES; AN ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE; OR AN ALIEN GRANTED LEGAL STATUS AS A PAROLEE, ASYLEE, OR REFUGEE.)H.R. 820 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1993-05-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT THAT PREVENTS ANY DIRECT FEDERAL FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES; AN ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE; OR AN ALIEN GRANTED LEGAL STATUS AS A PAROLEE, ASYLEE, OR REFUGEE.)H.R. 820 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1992-02-27HAITIAN REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3844, TO ASSURE THE PROTECTION OF HAITIANS IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN UNITED STATES CUSTODY PENDING THE RESUMPTION OF DEMOCRATIC RULE IN HAITI.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
1992-02-27(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAW AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CARING FOR HAITIANS PERMITTED INTO THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-02-27H.R.3844 BY MAZZOLI (D-KY) -- HAITIAN REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT HAITIAN REFUGEES TO REGISTER FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS UNTIL THE RETURN OF A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNMENT IN HAITI, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE REFUGEES TO REMAIN IN THE UNITED STATES FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME, REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Expansive / Restrictive axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.