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Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper on Labor & Wages

DemocratDE

Labor & Wages186 votes · 80/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

257 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 186 of them counted toward the score above: 158 toward “Worker priority” and 28 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 71 did not count: 67 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 4 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
2007-01-25To make permanent certain education-related tax incentives.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2007-01-25To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should make permanent the tax incentives to make education more affordable and more accessible for American families and eliminate wasteful spending, such as spending on unnecessary tax loopholes, in order to fully offset the cost of such incentives and avoid forcing taxpayers to pay substantially more interest to foreign creditors.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-01-25To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2007-01-25To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits and eliminate wasteful spending, such as spending on unnecessary tax loopholes, in order to fully offset the cost of such repeal and avoid forcing taxpayers to pay substantially more interest to foreign creditors.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-01-25To improve access to affordable health care.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2007-01-25To increase the Federal minimum wage by an amount that is based on applicable State minimum wages.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayEmployer priority
2007-01-24To afford States the rights and flexibility to determine minimum wage.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayWorker priority
2007-01-24A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2007-01-24To provide Congress a second look at wasteful spending by establishing enhance rescission authority under fast-track procedures.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2007-01-23To express the sense of the Senate that increasing personal savings is a necessary step toward ensuring the economic security of all the people of the United States upon retirement.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-01-23In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 2 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-21To promote job creation and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayWorker priority
2006-06-21To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2005-11-16A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes.S. 1783 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaWorker priority
2005-11-16To compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at age 60 for certain airline pilots.S. 1783 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2005-10-19To promote job creation, and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.H.R. 3058 · 109th Congress · On the MotionNayWorker priority
2005-10-19To provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.H.R. 3058 · 109th Congress · On the MotionYeaWorker priority
2005-03-10A bill to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 to improve the Act.S. 250 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2005-03-07To promote job creation, family time, and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.S. 256 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayWorker priority
2005-03-07To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.S. 256 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2004-05-04To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify provisions relating to overtime pay.S. 1637 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2004-05-04To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify provisions relating to overtime pay.S. 1637 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2004-04-08A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-year Treasury rate with a rate based on long-term corporate bonds for certain pension plan funding requirements and other provisions, and for other purposes.H.R. 3108 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaEmployer priority
2004-01-28A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-year Treasury rate with a rate based on long-term corporate bonds for certain pension plan funding requirements and other provisions, and for other purposes.H.R. 3108 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaEmployer priority
2004-01-27To limit the liability of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation with respect to a plan for which a reduced deficit contribution is elected.H.R. 3108 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
2003-09-10To protect the rights of employees to receive overtime compensation.H.R. 2660 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
2003-01-22To provide special minimum funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.H.J.Res. 2 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayWorker priority
2001-12-05An Act to modernize the financing of the railroad retirement system and to provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaWorker priority
2001-12-05To modernize the financing of the railroad retirement system and to provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaWorker priority
2001-12-04To ensure that returns on investment are earned prior to any reduction in taxes or increase in benefits.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayWorker priority
2001-12-04To use a 5-year average rather than a 10-year average in computing the average account benefits ratio.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-12-04To strike the provision related to directed scorekeeping.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-12-03To modernize the financing of the railroad retirement system and to provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaWorker priority
2001-12-03To enhance energy conservation, research and development, and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-11-29An Act to modernize the financing of the railroad retirement system and to provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries.H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaWorker priority
2001-11-06To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.H.R. 3061 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaWorker priority
2001-11-01To prohibit the use of funds under the National Labor Relations Act for the funding of unfair labor practices relating to certain no-solicitation or no-access rules.H.R. 3061 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
2001-06-29To apply the bill to plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements beginning on the general effective date.S. 1052 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2001-03-23To require labor organizations to provide notice to members concerning their rights with respect to the expenditure of funds for activities unrelated to collective bargaining.S. 27 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2001-03-06A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to ergonomics.S.J.Res. 6 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayWorker priority
1992-09-30FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT — S.5 BY DODD (D-CT) -- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/22/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING TO OVERRIDE, THE HOUSE SUSTAINED THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 5, TO GRANT EMPLOYEES FAMILY AND TEMPORARY MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.)S. 5 · 102nd Congress · PASSAGE, OBJECTION OF THE PRESIDENT NOTWITHSTANDINGYeaWorker priority
1992-09-25S.5 BY DODD (D-CT) -- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/22/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEPHARDT MOTION PROVIDING THAT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE VETO MESSAGE BE POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1992.)S. 5 · 102nd Congress · POSTPONING PRESIDENTIAL VETO CONSIDERATIONYeaDirection not readable
1992-09-10FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT — S.5 BY DODD (D-CT) -- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/22/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 5, TO GRANT EMPLOYEES FAMILY AND TEMPORARY MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.)S. 5 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaWorker priority
1992-08-04H.R.2782 BY BERMAN (D-CA) -- EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE FAWELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE TO EXEMPT FROM PREEMPTION STATE LAWS ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP OR OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS.)H.R. 2782 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayWorker priority
1992-07-02UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 — H.R.5260 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 (PUB. L. 102-318, APPROVED 7/03/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5260, TO EXTEND THE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, AND TO REVISE THE TRIGGER PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM.)H.R. 5260 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaWorker priority
1992-06-29UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 — H.R.5260 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 (PUB. L. 102-318, APPROVED 7/03/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO INCLUDE SECTION 601 OF THE HOUSE BILL (REGARDING BUDGETARY PAY-AS-YOU-GO PROCEDURES).)H.R. 5260 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1992-06-25RAILROAD LABOR MANAGEMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION — H.J.R.517 BY ECKART (D-OH) -- SETTLEMENT OF THE LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTES BETWEEN CERTAIN RAILROADS AND CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, PROVISION (PUB. L. 102-306, APPROVED 6/26/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 517, TO PROVIDE FOR A SETTLEMENT OF THE RAILROAD LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTES BETWEEN CERTAIN RAILROADS AND CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES.)H.J.Res. 517 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1992-06-09UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5260, TO EXTEND THE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, AND TO REVISE THE TRIGGER PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM.)H.R. 5260 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1992-06-09UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 — H.R.5260 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 (PUB. L. 102-318, APPROVED 7/03/92) (HOUSE REJECTED THE ARCHER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS THROUGH MARCH 1993 WHICH ARE OFFSET IN A MANNER WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT BUDGET RULES AND DOES NOT INCREASE THE DEFICITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1992 THROUGH 1995.)H.R. 5260 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayEmployer priority
1992-02-04EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS — H.R.4095 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991, EXTENSION OF BENEFITS (PUB. L. 102-244, APPROVED 2/7/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4095, AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR WHICH BENEFITS ARE PAYABLE UNDER THE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991.)H.R. 4095 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND RULES AND PASSAS AMENDEDYeaWorker priority
1991-11-14FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3575 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-164, APPROVED 11/15/91) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3575, TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM OF FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION.)H.R. 3575 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-11-13FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2, TO ENTITLE EMPLOYEES TO FAMILY LEAVE IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING A BIRTH, AN ADOPTION, OR A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION AND TO TEMPORARY MEDICAL LEAVE IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION, WITH ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF THE EMPLOYEES' EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT RIGHTS, AND TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS OF PROVIDING SALARY REPLACEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES WHO TAKE ANY SUCH LEAVE.)H.R. 2 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-11-13FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE GOODLING MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING LANGUAGE IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE REGARDING CHILD LEAVE.)H.R. 2 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayWorker priority
1991-11-13(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GORDON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT CONTAINS LANGUAGE KNOWN AS THE "BOND-FORD" COMPROMISE, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE LEAVE COVERAGE TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE WORKED 1,250 HOURS (OR 25 HOURS PER WEEK) IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS; REQUIRES 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE WHENEVER POSSIBLE, RATHER THAN "REASONABLE PRIOR NOTICE"; AND PERMITS EMPLOYERS TO RECOVER HEALTH BENEFITS FROM EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT RETURN TO WORK.)H.R. 2 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1991-11-13H.R.2 BY CLAY (D-MO) -- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE STENHOLM AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR UP TO SIX YEARS OF UNPAID LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES ON THE OCCASION OF THE BIRTH OR ADOPTION OF A CHILD, WITH NO REQUIREMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS; PROVIDE FOR UP TO TWO YEARS OF UNPAID LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES TO CARE FOR SERIOUSLY ILL IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, ALSO WITH NO CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS; PROVIDE THAT RETURNING EMPLOYEES WOULD BE REINSTATED TO THE PREVIOUS JOB IF IT IS AVAILABLE, OR TO THE FIRST EQUIVALENT POSITION TO BECOME AVAILABLE; AND APPLIES THESE PROVISIONS TO ALL EMPLOYERS, REGARDLESS OF SIZE.)H.R. 2 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayWorker priority
1991-10-09JOB TRAINING REFORM AMENDMENTS — H.R.3033 BY PERKINS (D-KY) -- JOB TRAINING REFORM AMENDMENTS OF 1992 (PUB. L. 102-367, APPROVED 9/07/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3033, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO HARD-TO-SERVE YOUTH AND ADULTS.)H.R. 3033 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaWorker priority
1991-10-01EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT — S.1722 BY BENTSEN (D-TX) -- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991 (VETOED, 10/11/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1722, PROVIDING EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.)S. 1722 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaWorker priority
1991-09-25EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT — S.1722 BY BENTSEN (D-TX) -- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991 (VETOED, 10/11/91) (HOUSE PASSED S. 1722, AMENDED, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.)S. 1722 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-09-17UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REFORM ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3040, TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM OF FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION.)H.R. 3040 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-09-17UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REFORM ACT — (HOUSE REJECTED THE ARCHER MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3040 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT GIVING THE PRESIDENT UNTIL THE END OF 1991 TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY BENEFITS PROGRAM.)H.R. 3040 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayWorker priority
1991-09-17(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROSTENKOWSKI EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW STATES TO PAY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO NON-PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC YEARS OR TERMS, IF THEY ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE.)H.R. 3040 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1991-09-17H.R.3040 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- TAX EXTENSION ACT OF 1992 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROSTENKOWSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE A PROVISION WHICH AUTOMATICALLY DECLARES EXPENDITURES AS "EMERGENCY" FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OF THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE PRESIDENT DID NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATE FUNDS AS "EMERGENCY" EXPENDITURES ON THE DATE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS BILL, THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX WOULD BE INCREASED FOR MANY EMPLOYERS TO PAY FOR THE EXTENDED BENEFITS.)H.R. 3040 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1991-08-02EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION — H.R.3201 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-107, APPROVED 8/17/91) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3201, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.)H.R. 3201 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-07-17TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES.)H.R. 5 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1991-07-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PETERSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT LIMITS THE PROTECTIONS IN THE CASE OF "RECOGNITIONAL STRIKES", REQUIRES THAT EMPLOYEE PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION FOR RECOGNITION BE FILED WITH THE NLRB FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE STRIKE, AND REQUIRES THE PETITION TO BE SUPPORTED BY A MAJORITY OF EMPLOYEES IN THE BARGAINING UNIT.)H.R. 5 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1991-07-17H.R.5 BY CLAY (D-MO) -- NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT RAILWAY LABOR ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE GOODLING SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE PETERSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE PROTECTIONS PROVIDED IN THE BILL TO THE FIRST EIGHT WEEKS OF A STRIKE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER EIGHT WEEKS THE EMPLOYER COULD HIRE PERMANENT REPLACEMENT WORKERS.)H.R. 5 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayWorker priority
1991-07-17PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 195, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 195 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-17PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — H.RES.195 BY MOAKLEY (D-MA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 5 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)H.Res. 195 · 102nd Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1991-04-17RAILROAD LABOR/MANAGEMENT DISPUTES — H.J.R.222 BY DINGELL (D-MI) -- SETTLEMENT OF RAILROAD LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTES, PROVISION (PUB. L. 102-29, APPROVED 4/18/91) (HOUSE PASSED H.J.RES. 222, TO PROVIDE FOR A SETTLEMENT OF THE RAILROAD LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTES BETWEEN CERTAIN RAILROADS REPRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL CARRIERS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY LABOR CONFERENCE AND CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES.)H.J.Res. 222 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1991-01-30DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PHYSICIANS’ AND DENTISTS’ COMPENSATION AND LABOR RELATIONS ACT OF 1991 — H.R.598 BY MONTGOMERY (D-MS) -- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH-CARE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LABOR RELATIONS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-40, APPROVED 5/7/91) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 598, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO IMPROVE THE CAPABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS THROUGH INCREASES IN SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OVER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR HEALTH-CARE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.)H.R. 598 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaWorker priority
1990-10-24NATIONAL SERVICE ACT OF 1990 — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
1990-10-05NATIONAL SERVICE ACT OF 1990 — TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990, TO INSIST ON PROVISIONS OF SECTION 132 (GOVERNOR'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM) OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1990-10-03OLDER WORKERS BENEFIT PROTECTION ACT — TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S 1511, OLDER WORKERS BENEFIT PROTECTION ACT, TO CLARIFY THE PROTECTIONS GIVEN TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 1511 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaWorker priority
1990-09-27JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO PASS HR 2039, JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO HARD-TO-SERVE ADULTS AND TO YOUTH.H.R. 2039 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1990-07-25FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989 — TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF HR 770, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1990, TO ENTITLE EMPLOYEES TO FAMILY LEAVE IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING A BIRTH, AND ADOPTION, OR A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION. (VETO SUSTAINED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 770 · 101st Congress · ON PRESIDENTIAL VETOYeaWorker priority
1990-05-10FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989 — TO PASS HR 770, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989, TO ENTITLE EMPLOYEES TO FAMILY LEAVE IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING A BIRTH, AN ADOPTION, OR A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION.H.R. 770 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1990-05-10FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989 — TO RECOMMIT HR 770, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989, TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION ON LEAVE WHICH WOULD STUDY THE RESULTS OF A PILOT PROJECT ON FAMILY LEAVE POLICIES.H.R. 770 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayWorker priority
1990-05-10TO AMEND HR 770, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1989, TO PROVIDE ONLY ONE CATEGORY OF UNPAID LEAVE LIMITED TO 12 WEEKS PER YEAR, INSTEAD OF THE TWO CATEGORIES OF LEAVE OVER A ONE OR TWO-YEAR PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN THE BILL.H.R. 770 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1990-03-07ESTABLISH COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE EASTERN AIRLINES DISPUTE — TO PASS HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES STRIKE EMERGENCY BOARD, TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT CONCERNING THE DISPUTE BETWEEN EASTERN AIRLINES AND ITS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS. (VETO SUSTAINED; TWO THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 1231 · 101st Congress · ON PRESIDENTIAL VETOYeaWorker priority
1989-11-01TO PASS HR 2710, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS, TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGES.H.R. 2710 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-06-14TO PASS HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO A FAIR AND EQUITABLE RATE.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-05-11TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE FROM $3.35 TO $4.55 OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND PROVIDE A TWO-MONTH TRAINING WAGE.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-04-18TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON THE BILL, HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, TO AGREE TO A SENSE OF THE SENATE TO HOLD HEARINGS ON THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE PORTION OF THE BILL.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaDirection not readable
1989-03-23TO PASS HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE FROM $3.35 TO $4.55 OVER THREE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE A TWO-MONTH TRAINING WAGE.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-03-23TO AMEND HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, TO INCREASE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO VIOLATE THE MINIMUM WAGE RULES AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressNayEmployer priority
1989-03-23TO AMEND HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND PROVIDE A TWO-MONTH RAINING WAGE.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-03-23TO AMEND HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND ESTABLISH A LOWER TRAINING WAGE.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressNayEmployer priority
1989-03-22TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, TO INCREASE HE MINIMUM WAGE FROM ITS CURRENT RATE TO $4.65 AN HOUR.H.R. 2 · 101st CongressYeaDirection not readable
1989-03-15TO PASS HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES STRIKE RESOLUTION, A BILL TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY BOARD TO MEDIATE BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND MACHINISTS AT EASTERN AIRLINES.H.R. 1231 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1989-03-15TO ADOPT HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES STRIKE RESOLUTION, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY BOARD TO MEDIATE BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND MACHINISTS AT EASTERN AIRLINES.H.R. 1231 · 101st CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-10-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HR 4857, JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT TECHNICAL CHANGES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4857 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-13TO PASS S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS, TO REQUIRE LARGER EMPLOYERS TO GIVE NOTICE OF 60 DAYS PRIOR TO PLANT CLOSINGS OR MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-13TO ADOPT H RES 491, THE RULE TO ALLOW HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS, A BILL TO NECESSITATE LARGER EMPLOYERS TO GIVE 60 DAYS' NOTICE OF PLANT CLOSINGS OR MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-01TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1212, EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION, A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE POLYGRAPH TESTING OF JOB APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OR INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS, CONTROLLED DRUGS MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION, OR REASONABLE CAUSE OF CRIMINAL WRONGDOING.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 285, ALIEN CREWMEMBER STATUS, TO PROHIBIT TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF NON-IMMIGRANT ALIENS DURING LABOR DISPUTES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 285 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1987-11-04TO PASS HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LIE DETECTORS BY EMPLOYERS INVOLVED IN OR AFFECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1987-11-04TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, TO PROVIDE STRICT GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF VOLUNTARY LIE DETECTOR TESTS AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC RIGHTS FOR POLYGRAPH EXAMINEES.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1987-11-04TO AMEND HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, TO PERMIT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS BY EMPLOYERS WHO OPERATE FIRMS PROVIDING SERVICES IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1987-11-04TO AMEND HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, TO PERMIT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS IF THE TEST WAS ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ONGOING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1987-11-04TO AMEND HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, TO PERMIT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS BY COMPANIES DEALING IN CONTROLLED DRUGS IN CASES INVOLVING A CURRENT EMPLOYEE WHO HAS HAD ACCESS TO A PERSON OR PROPERTY CONNECTED WITH AN ONGOING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority

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