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Saxby Chambliss

Saxby Chambliss on Criminal Justice

RepublicanGA

Criminal Justice150 votes · 68.9/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

282 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 150 of them counted toward the score above: 12 toward “Reform-oriented” and 138 toward “Punitive”.

The other 132 did not count: 129 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 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
2014-11-18A bill to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.S. 2685 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayPunitive
2013-04-18To reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
2013-04-18To withhold 5 percent of Community Oriented Policing Services program Federal funding from States and local governments that release sensitive and confidential information on law-abiding gun owners and victims of domestic violence.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-04-17To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-04-17To protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans and their families.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-04-17To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-04-17To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-04-17To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
2013-04-17To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-04-17To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-04-11A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale, and for other purposes.S. 649 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-12A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaReform-oriented
2013-02-12To amend the requirements for speedy notice to victims and to require a report to Congress.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-12To more quickly resolve rape cases and reduce the deficit by consolidating unnecessary duplication within the Department of Justice.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-12To clarify that child victims of sex trafficking are eligible to receive assistance under grants provided to enhance the safety of youth and children.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
2013-02-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014 through 2017 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-11To reaffirm the inalienable rights of every American citizen guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-07In the nature of a substitute.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-02-04A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.S. 47 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaReform-oriented
2012-12-28A bill to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2012-12-28To require a report on the impact of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 on the privacy of the people of the United States.H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
2012-12-27To ensure adequate protection of the rights under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
2012-12-27To require the Attorney General to disclose each decision, order, or opinion of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that includes significant legal interpretation of section 501 or 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 unless such disclosure is not in the national security interest of the United States.H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
2012-12-27In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-04-26A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.S. 1925 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayPunitive
2012-04-26In the nature of a substitute.S. 1925 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2012-04-26To amend title 18 of the United States Code and other provisions of law to strengthen provisions of the Violence Against Women Act and improve justice for crime victims.S. 1925 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2012-04-26To provide Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs.S. 1925 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-10-20To establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.H.R. 2112 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
2011-05-24A bill to extend the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 until June 1, 2015, and for other purposes.S. 1038 · 112th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
2011-05-23A bill to extend the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 until June 1, 2015, and for other purposes.S. 1038 · 112th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaPunitive
2011-02-15A bill to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.H.R. 514 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2011-01-26A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.S.Res. 14 · 112th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2009-04-28A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2009-04-27A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2009-04-23To limit the amount that may be deducted from proceeds due to the United States under the False Claims Act for purposes of compensating private intervenors to the greater of $50,000,000 or 300 percent of the expenses and costs of the intervenor.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-04-22To establish the Financial Markets Commission, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-04-22To modify the definition of the term "obligation".S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-29A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2006-07-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2006-07-25To punish parents who have committed incest.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
2006-07-25To authorize grants to carry out programs to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies, and for other purposes.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-02A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaPunitive
2006-02-02A bill to amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.H.R. 4659 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2005-12-16A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2004-05-10A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.S.Res. 356 · 108th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2004-04-22A bill to protect crime victims' rights.S. 2329 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2004-03-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2004-03-25To provide for domestic violence prevention.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2004-03-25In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-10-21A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2003-09-17A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionYeaPunitive
2003-04-10An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.S. 151 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2003-03-13A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2003-03-12In the nature of a substitute.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-12To express the sense of the Senate concerning the decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-12A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayReform-oriented
2003-03-12In the nature of a substitute.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-11To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2003-02-24An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.S. 151 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2003-01-21A bill to enhance the operation of the AMBER Alert communications network in order to facilitate the recovery of abducted children, to provide for enhanced notification on highways of alerts and information on such children, and for other purposes.S. 121 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2002-10-16To amend title 18, United States Code, to make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a drug or alcohol in the body of the driver at a land border port of entry.H.R. 2155 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-10-08Child Abduction Prevention ActH.R. 5422 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-09-26To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2215 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
2002-07-24Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 4965 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
2002-07-24Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 4965 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2002-07-16Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002H.R. 5118 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-07-15Cyber Security Enhancement ActH.R. 3482 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2002-06-26Sex Tourism Prohibition Improvement ActH.R. 4477 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-06-25Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002H.R. 4623 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-06-25Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act of 2002H.R. 4679 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-05-21Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping ActH.R. 1877 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedYeaPunitive
2002-05-01To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2215 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
2002-04-17Child Custody Protection ActH.R. 476 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
2002-04-17Child Custody Protection ActH.R. 476 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayPunitive
2002-03-14Two Strikes and Your Out Child Protection ActH.R. 2146 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
2002-03-14Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection ActH.R. 2146 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2002-02-06Correct a Technical Error in the Codification of Title 36 of the United States CodeS. 1888 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2001-12-19District of Columbia Police Coordination Amendment ActH.R. 2199 · 107th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-12-19Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation ActH.R. 3275 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2001-12-12Anti-Hoax Terrorism ActH.R. 3209 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2001-10-24To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the worldH.R. 3162 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2001-10-23Bioterrorism Enforcement Act of 2001H.R. 3160 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2001-10-17Financial Anti-Terrorism ActH.R. 3004 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2001-10-12To Combat TerrorismH.R. 2975 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
2001-10-12To Combat TerrorismH.R. 2975 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2001-09-13Expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001H.J.Res. 61 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2001-07-23Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2001H.R. 2137 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2001-04-26Unborn Victims of Violence ActH.R. 503 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
2001-04-26Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001H.R. 503 · 107th Congress · Lofgren Substitute AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-10-02Victims of Rape Health Protection Act — H R 3088 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS VICTIMS OF RAPE HEALTH PROTECTION ACTH.R. 3088 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2000-10-02Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act — H R 4147 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS STOP MATERIAL UNSUITABLE FOR TEENS ACTH.R. 4147 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2000-09-26Violence Against Women Act — H R 1248 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTH.R. 1248 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2000-07-26Illegal Pornography Prosecution Act — H R 4710 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS ILLEGAL PORNOGRAPHY PROSECUTION ACTH.R. 4710 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaPunitive
2000-07-26Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act — H R 4033 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACTH.R. 4033 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
2000-07-25Innocent Child Protection Act — H R 4888 QUESTION: MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS INNOCENT CHILD PROTECTION ACTH.R. 4888 · 106th Congress · Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaReform-oriented
2000-07-17Internet Gambling Prohibition Act — H R 3125 QUESTION: MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED INTERNET GAMBLING PROHIBITION ACTH.R. 3125 · 106th Congress · Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Reform-oriented / Punitive 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.