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John A. Boehner on Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice230 votes · 77.1/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

453 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 230 of them counted toward the score above: 38 toward “Reform-oriented” and 192 toward “Punitive”.

The other 223 did not count: 215 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 8 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
1994-02-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1994-02-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BRYANT SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO USE PROCEDURES IN THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL WRONGDOING BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, IF DOING SO WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1994-02-10H.R.811 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SET FORTH IN THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW WOULD CONSTITUTE CAUSE FOR HIS OR HER REMOVAL.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-22BRADY HANDGUN BILL — H.R.1025 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE REFORM ACT OF 1993 (PUB. L. 103-159, APPROVED 11/30/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · AGREEING TO CONFERENCEREPORTNayDirection not readable
1993-11-20VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 — H.R.1133 BY SCHROEDER (D-CO) -- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FIREARM PREVENTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1133, AMENDED, TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AND CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN.)H.R. 1133 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-11-20PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS OR AMMUNITION BY A JUVENILE — H.R.3098 BY GLICKMAN (D-KS) -- YOUTH HANDGUN SAFETY ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3098, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION BY, OR THE PRIVATE TRANSFER OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION TO, A JUVENILE.)H.R. 3098 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3351, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PUNISHMENT FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF INCARCERATION AND PROBATION.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT 90 PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED BE USED TO FUND BOOT CAMP PROGRAMS.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON COUNTER-TERRORISM WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL PRISON SYSTEM WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19H.R.3351 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE PROGRAMS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1993-11-18FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE CIVIL RIGHT OF ACTION PROVISIONS AS APPLIED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS ANY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THEIR MINOR CHILD.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18(HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT ACTIONS PROHIBITED MUST OCCUR NEAR A CLINIC, OR NEAR THE HOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL AFFECTED BY THE CRIME; SPECIFY THAT PEOPLE "LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES PROTECTED BY" THE FIRST AMENDMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM PENALTIES; EXEMPT PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THE MINOR CHILD; MAKE PHYSICAL OBSTRUCTION A CRIME ONLY IF IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY FORCE OR THREATS OF FORCE; PROVIDES THAT PEOPLE HARMED COULD NOT SUE FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, BUT ONLY FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES; SET STANDARDS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE A COURT CAN ISSUE AN INJUNCTION; AND TO NOT ALLOW STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO BRING SUITS, SO THAT ONLY THE AFFECTED PARTY OR THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT COULD BRING LEGAL ACTION.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18H.R.796 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS ANY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THEIR MINOR CHILD.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHIFF MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK OF A PROSPECTIVE HANDGUN TRANSFEREE; OR ENSURE THAT THE COSTS OF THE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE FULLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM WOULD AUTOMATICALLY REPLACE THE 5-DAY WAITING PERIOD 5 YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(ON A SEPARATE VOTE THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF A HANDGUN WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS, IF THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DENIED A HANDGUN REQUESTS IT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STATE THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS REQUIRING WAITING PERIODS, OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM WOULD AUTOMATICALLY REPLACE THE 5-DAY WAITING PERIOD 5 YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10H.R.1025 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE REFORM ACT OF 1993 (PUB. L. 103-159, APPROVED 11/30/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF A HANDGUN WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS, IF THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DENIED A HANDGUN REQUESTS IT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-03SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR STATE PRISONERS — H.R.3354 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3354, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS WITHIN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, AS WELL AS WITHIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN WHICH INMATES ARE INCARCERATED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.)H.R. 3354 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-03ANTI JUVENILE GANGS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING GRANTS — H.R.3353 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3353, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS TO DEVELOP MORE EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS TO REDUCE JUVENILE GANG PARTICIPATION AND JUVENILE DRUG TRAFFICKING.)H.R. 3353 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-03ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENTS FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS — H.R.3351 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3351, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PUNISHMENT FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF INCARCERATION AND PROBATION.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDNayPunitive
1993-11-03RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN FEDERAL PRISONS — H.R.3350 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT WITHIN FEDERAL PRISON, ESTABLISHMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3350, AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT WITHIN FEDERAL PRISONS.)H.R. 3350 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaReform-oriented
1993-03-29DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT — H.R.829 BY EDWARDS, DON (D-CA) -- DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 829, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS RECEIVED BY STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BE EXPENDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF DNA RECORDS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DNA IDENTIFICATION INDEX.)H.R. 829 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-03-29FBI ACCESS TO TELEPHONE RECORDS — H.R.175 BY EDWARDS, DON (D-CA) -- CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, TITLE 18 U.S.C., AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 103-142, APPROVED 11/17/93) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 175, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO OBTAIN CERTAIN TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION.)H.R. 175 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSYeaPunitive
1993-03-18(HOUSE REJECTED THE MFUME AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL $41.9 BILLION IN REVENUE MEASURES AND DEFENSE CUTS AND TO PROPOSE TO USE THOSE FUNDS FOR INCREASES IN DOMESTIC SPENDING IN AREAS SUCH AS EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, HEALTH, AND THE WAR ON DRUGS.)H.Con.Res. 64 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-09-24REAUTHORIZATION OF CRIME CONTROL PROGRAMS — H.R.5716 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, EXTENSION OF APPROPRIATIONS (PUB. L. 102-534, APPROVED 10/27/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5716, AMENDED, TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.)H.R. 5716 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-26OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3371, TO CONTROL CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayReform-oriented
1991-11-26OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · RECOMMIT CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONSYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-21OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO ACCEPT THE SENATE POSITION ON CERTAIN FIREARMS PROVISIONS IN THE SENATE-PASSED CRIME BILL, S. 1241; SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 207 AND 1213.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-30H.R.3489 BY GEJDENSON (D-CT) -- OMNIBUS EXPORT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 TERRORIST DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST THE REVIEW OF ANY LICENSE TO ANY COUNTRY WHEN IT BELIEVED THAT THE EXPORT OF SUCH GOOD OR TECHNOLOGY COULD MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE MILITARY POTENTIAL OF THAT COUNTRY.)H.R. 3489 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-22OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3371, A BILL TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1991-10-22OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS REGARDING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM AND RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS BY PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE IN HABEAS APPEALS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaPunitive
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCURDY AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A POLICE CORPS PROGRAM WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A FEDERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OF UP TO $10,000 PER YEAR, IN RETURN FOR A 4-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SERVE IN A STATE OR LOCAL POLICE FORCE.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT DELETES PROVISIONS ALLOWING PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE TO RAISE CERTAIN RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS IN HABEAS APPEALS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLEMENT AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES "DRUG-FREE ZONES" AROUND TRUCK STOPS AND HIGHWAY REST AREAS; AND ESTABLISHES MINIMUM PENALTIES, AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING DISTRIBUTION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE THESE DRUGS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE PROVISIONS THAT BAR THE EXECUTION OF PRISONERS WHO DEMONSTRATE THEIR DEATH SENTENCES WERE IMPOSED BECAUSE OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-22(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHIFF AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND FOR WHICH THE CURRENT 25 PERCENT STATE MATCH FOR THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANTS, AFTER 1 YEAR A 50 PERCENT STATE MATCH WOULD BE REQUIRED.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A GOOD FAITH AND REASONABLE BELIEF EXEMPTION IN THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE, IF THE OFFICER'S ACTIONS WERE LEGAL AND CONFORMED WITH THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL GRANTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE STATES TO RESPOND TO HABEAS APPEALS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE SALE, POSSESSION, AND TRANSFER OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS AND REQUIRES DEALERS TO REPORT MULTIPLE FIREARM PURCHASES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENT REGARDING ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS; DRUG ABUSERS DRIVERS LICENSES REVOCATION; PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MILITARY MEDALS; ACCESS TO SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAMS FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS; DRUG-RELATED EMERGENCY AREAS; MULTIPLE FIREARM PURCHASES; STUDIES OF ALCOHOL RELATED CRIMES; STUDY OF DRAGON BREATH INCENDIARY AMMUNITION; GRANTS FOR IMPROVED RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COMMISSSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT TO TERRORIST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; INCLUSION OF DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT AS A GOAL OF THE NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY; HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS PROGRAM; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CAUSES OF THE DEMAND FOR DRUGS; INSURANCE FRAUD; TRANSFER OF JUSTICE FORFEITURE FUNDS SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS; JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES OF PROGRAMS UNDER THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR; TRANSFER OF FORFEITED PROPERTY FOR RECREATIONAL AREAS; TRAUMA CENTERS CARE; THE IRWIN RUTMAN RETIRED SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFIT PROGRAM; PENALTIES FOR TERRORIST-RELATED OFFENSES; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM; ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT; STATE THEFT PREVENTION DECAL PROGRAM; GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT CLARIFICATION; AND GAMBLING ON U.S.-FLAG PASSENGER VESSELS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOCNayDirection not readable
1991-10-17H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS REGARDING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM AND RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS BY PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE IN HABEAS APPEALS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-16(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE BROOKS PERFECTING AMENDMENTS EN BLOC, THAT ADDS SIX CRIMES TO THE LIST OF CRIMES PUNISHABLE BY THE DEATH PENALTY AND ELIMINATES A PROVISION OF CURRENT LAW REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL IN FEDERAL CAPITAL CASES AND FEDERAL HABEAS CORPUS APPEALS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-10-16(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUGHES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE THE DEATH PENALTY TO COVER THE CRIME OF SELLING VERY LARGE AMOUNTS OF DRUGS WHERE NO DEATH RESULTED.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1991-10-16H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE STAGGERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AND TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE FOR DEFENDANTS CONVICTED OF THESE CRIMES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1991-05-08BRADY HANDGUN PREVENTION ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 7, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REQUIRE A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN.)H.R. 7 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1991-05-08BRADY HANDGUN PREVENTION ACT — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS NOT TO REPORT THE SAME BACK UNTIL IT HAD CONDUCTED A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE STUDY, INCLUDING HEARINGS, OF THE PROVISIONS AND MERITS OF THE BILL IN THE OVERALL CONTEXT OF THE VIOLENT CRIME PROBLEM CONFRONTING THE NATION AND THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ON VIOLENT CRIME OF MARCH 12, 1991.)H.R. 7 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
1991-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE STAGGERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ESTABLISH A TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR DEALERS OF FIREARMS TO CALL FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK ON PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OF HANDGUNS; PROVIDE THAT IF, AFTER 24 HOURS THAT INFORMATION CANNOT BE OBTAINED, THE SALE MAY BE COMPLETED; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO CONFIRM THAT THE CALLER OF THE TOLL FREE NUMBER IS A LICENSED SELLER; PROVIDE THAT PROSPECTIVE BUYERS REJECTED FROM PURCHASING A HANDGUN MAY REQUEST THE REASONS FOR SAME FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST REPLY WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE REQUEST; PROVIDE THAT A SELLER'S LICENSE MAY BE REVOKED, SUSPENDED FOR SIX MONTHS, OR THAT THE SELLER MAY BE FINED $5,000 IF THE SELLER KNOWINGLY FAILS TO CALL, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS RECORDS THAT THE PURCHASER WAS PROHIBITED FROM PURCHASING THE GUN; AND PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE PENALTIES, INCLUDING IN THE CASES WHERE TELEPHONE SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE OR IMPAIRED; WHERE STATES ALREADY HAVE TOLL FREE RECORD CHECKS OR OTHER BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE APPROVED THE SALE; WHEN THE BUYER HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS TO BUY A RESTRICTED FIREARM; AND WHEN THE BUYER HAS A STATE OR LOCAL PERMIT TO PURCHASE AND/OR CARRY A FIREARM.)H.R. 7 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable

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