| 1988-10-14 | TO PASS HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, A BILL TO PREVENT THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG RELATED MURDERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-14 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS THAT ARE NOT DETECTABLE BY METAL DETECTION OR X-RAY SYSTEMS.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-14 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE LAUNDERING OF U.S. CURRENCY BY SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-14 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO AUTHORIZE STATES TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR A ONE YEAR PILOT STUDY FOR DRUG TESTING OF FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-14 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO DENY FEDERAL BENEFITS TO BOTH DRUG DEALERS AND USERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-13 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $10,000 FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-13 | TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO MODIFY THE DEATH PENALTY PROVISIONS TO ALLOW THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY IF AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER OR POLICE OFFICER IS KILLED DURING A DRUG CRIME.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-10-13 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE CASE OF RACIALLY DISPROPORTIONATE CAPITAL SENTENCING.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1988-10-13 | TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REPLACE THE DEATH PENALTY WITH A LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT RELEASE FOR THOSE WHO INTENTIONALLY KILL IN THE COURSE OF DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES.H.R. 5210 · 100th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1988-09-28 | TO AMEND S 2488, PARENTAL AND MEDICAL LEAVE, TO ESTABLISH PRISON TERMS OF 20 YEARS TO LIFE FOR A PERSON WHO INVOLVES A MINOR IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OR OBSCENITY OFFENSES.S. 2488 · 100th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1988-06-10 | TO PASS S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS.S. 2455 · 100th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1988-06-10 | TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO PERMIT THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY FOR THE DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS OF POLICE OFFICERS.S. 2455 · 100th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1988-06-09 | TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO INSTITUTE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2455 · 100th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1988-06-09 | TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO SUBSTITUTE MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY.S. 2455 · 100th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1988-05-16 | TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY TO CRIMINALS OF DRUG RELATED MURDERS.S. 2355 · 100th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1988-04-13 | TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT.100th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1986-10-15 | TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE DOLE MOTION TO CONCUR ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ACT OF 1986. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD AUTHORIZE $1.7 (CONTINUED) BILLION TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING DRUG TRAFFIC, IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. THE DOLE MOTION WOULD MAKE SEVERAL MODEST CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-09-30 | TO ADOPT HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT. THE BILL WOULD STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, WOULD IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, WOULD PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WOULD EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE, THE BILL ALSO INCLUDED SEVERAL UNRELATED PROVISIONS AMONG THEM A REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN U.S. SUGAR QUOTAS, AN EXTENSION OF FEDERAL WELFARE AND HEALTH PROGRAMS TO THE HOMELESS, A PROHIBITION ON "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS, A REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF INFANT FORMULA, ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDAARDS FOR THE LICENSING OF BUS DRIVERS AND COMMERCIAL TRUCKERS, AN EXTENSION OF PRIVACY PROTECTIONS TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND A BAN ON THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF BALLISTIC KNIVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-27 | TO TABLE THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)- BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1986-09-27 | TO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1986-09-27 | TO ADOPT THE MOYNIHAN-HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, TO DECLARE THAT THE SOVIET ACTION IN IMPRISONING AND FALSELY CHARGING NICHOLAS DANILOFF REFLECTS THE FAILURE OF THE SOVIET UNION TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL CONDUCT AND RAISES PROFOUND DOUBTS ABOUT SOVIET WILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS UNDER ANY INTERNATIONAL OR BILATERAL AGREEMENT; TO URGE THE PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE FORTHRIGHT DEMANDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF MR. DANILOFF; TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO CONDITION HIS AGREEMENT TO A SUMMIT MEETING WITH SECRETARY GORBACHEV ON THE PROMPT RETURN OF MR. DANILOFF FROM THE SOVIET UNION; TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO ANY NEW ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOVIET UNION, OR ANY NEW TRANSACTIONS UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL MR. DANILOFF HAS BEEN GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL PERMISSION TO DEPART THE SOVIET UNION; AND TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEMAND THAT THE SOVIET UNION REMOVE ITS SPIES FROM ITS UNITED STATES MISSION AND FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT AND TO TAKE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO BRING AN END TO SUCH DIRECT SOVIET VIOLATIONS (CONTINUED) OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-27 | TO AGREE TO THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INVENTORY ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO DETERMINE HOW THEY COULD SUPPORT CIVILIAN DRUG INTERDICTION ACTIVITIES.H.R. 5484 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-04-16 | TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE MOTION BY DOLE TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 1774 HOBBS ACT AMENDMENTS, THE BILL TO AMEND THE HOBBS ACT, THE FEDERAL ANTI-EXTORTION LAW, TO SPECIFY THAT VIOLENCE OCCURRING DURING LABOR DISPUTES IS SUBJECT TO PUNISHMENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1774 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-03-06 | TO ADOPT S 104, THE MEASURE PROHIBITING THE IMPORTING, MAKING, AND SELLING OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS.S. 104 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-03-06 | TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 104, REGULATION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS TO ONLY THOSE BULLETS "INTENDED FOR USE IN A HANDGUN."S. 104 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1986-02-19 | TO ADOPT S 1429, WHICH WOULD AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE U.S. CODE (CONTINUED) TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTION OF TERRORISTS WHO ATTACK U.S. NATIONALS ABROAD.S. 1429 · 99th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1985-10-24 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL 1986, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR ABORTIONS FOR INMATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE WOMAN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.H.R. 2965 · 99th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1985-07-09 | TO PASS S 49, A BILL TO REVISE THE GUN CONTROL ACT OF 1968, TO EASE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN COLLECTORS, TO REMOVE THE BAN ON INTERSTATE SALES OF GUNS, AND END INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE INOUYE, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO APPLY A WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF A HANDGUN.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE MATHIAS, MD) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO RETAIN INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-09 | TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 49, A BILL PROTECTING FIREARMS OWNERS' CONSITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO BEAR ARM TO CONTINUE THE PROHIBITION ON INTERSTATE HANDGUN SALES. PASSED)S. 49 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1984-05-17 | TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO EARMARK CERTAIN FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE PRISON AND JAIL OVERCROWDING IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1984-02-23 | TO PASS S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-23 | TO AMEND S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CAREER ROBBERS AND BURGLARS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-22 | TO PASS S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1765 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-09 | TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1765 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-07 | TO PASS S. 1764, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OBTAINED BY A SEARCH OR SEIZURE SHALL NOT BE EXCLUDED IN A PROCEEDING IF THE SEIZURE WAS UNDERTAKEN IN A REASONABLE GOOD FAITH BELIEF IN ITS CONFORMITY WITH THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1764 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-06 | TO PASS S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-06 | TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT RETAINS FULL FEDERAL COURT REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES RAISED BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-03 | TO PASS S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICERS TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 215 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-03 | TO AMEND S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICES TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT EXCLUDES FROM THE 60-DAY PERIOD THOSE DELAYS WHICH ARE RECOGNIZED WITHIN THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 215 · 98th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1984-02-02 | TO PASS S. 668, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCING PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 668 · 98th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1984-02-02 | TO PASS S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1984-02-02 | TO AMEND S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT PREVENTS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM SECRETLY TAPE RECORDING CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHERS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1984-01-30 | TO TABLE THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT TO S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT MAINTAINS THE CURRENT AGGREGATE LENGTH OF TERM OF IMPRISONMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO PASS S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ANY PERSON DETAINED PRIOR TO TRIAL SHALL BE TRIED WITHIN SIXTY DAYS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DRUG OPERATIONS AND POLICY TO PLAN AND COORDINATE DRUG ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-30 | TO PASS S. 1688, A BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL OFFENSE WHEN A CONVICTED CRIMINAL COMMITS A SERIES OF CRIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1688 · 97th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1982-09-24 | TO AMEND H.R. 6596, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANS-SIBERIAN PIPELINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6596 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-04-27 | TO CLOSE DEBATE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1630, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWS AND STREAMLINING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1630 · 97th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1982-04-20 | TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 20, A MEASURE PROVIDING FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTING OF SENATE CHAMBER PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 20 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-06-18 | TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 2377 THAT ESTABLISHED RATIONAL CRITERIA FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S. 2377 · 96th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1980-01-23 | TO AMEND S. 870, A BILL AMENDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION, BY PRESCRIBING THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ALLOWANCE OF A VETERAN WHO IS IN PRISON. (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-05-21 | TO PASS S. 241, A BILL AUTHORIZING $825 MILLION FOR EACH OF THE NEXT FIVE FISCAL YEARS THROUGH 1984 FOR THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 241 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-30 | TO PASS S. 1437.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-30 | TO AMEND S. 1437 BY ADDING A NEW TITLE OF TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-30 | TO TABLE ALLEN AMENDMENT #1151 TO S. 1437, AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD DELETE THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT STATES THAT THE "EXISTENCE OF FEDERAL JURISDICTION IS NOT AN ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE" AND EACH JURY MUST THEN PROVE FEDERAL JURISDICTION BEFORE DETERMINING A VERDICT.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-27 | TO AGREE TO THE MODIFIED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 17) TO S. 1437.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-27 | TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 14) TO S. 1437 BY STATING THAT THE DEFENDANT IN A CASE OF DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENE MATERIALS HAS A DEFENSE IF THE DISSEMINATION OF THAT MATERIAL HAS BEEN LEGALIZED IN THE "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR LOCALITY" IN WHICH THE MATERIAL WAS DISTRIBUTED.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-27 | TO TABLE ALLEN AMENDMENT #1138 TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 14) TO S. 1437. AMENDMENT #1138 STATES THAT A PERSON ACCUSED OF DISSEMINATING OBSCENE MATERIALS HAS A DEFENSE IF THE DISSEMINATION OF THAT MATERIAL HAS BEEN LEGALIZED BY STATUTE IN THE STATE IN WHICH THE MATERIAL WAS DISTRIBUTED.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-27 | TO TABLE A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO S. 1437 THAT STATES THAT A PERSON ACCUSED OF DISSEMINATING OBSCENE MATERIALS MAY HAVE A DEFENSE IF THE DISSEMINATION OF THAT MATERIAL WAS LEGAL IN THE STATE IN WHICH IT OCCURRED.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-26 | TO AGREE TO SEVERAL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO S. 1437, THE EFFECT OF WHICH WOULD BE TO MODIFY THE VENUE PROVISIONS FOR OBSCENITY PRACTICES SO THAT THE DEFENDANT MAY BE PROSECUTED ONLY IN THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE MATERIAL WAS DISSEMINATED OR THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE OFFENSE WAS COMPLETED.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1978-01-26 | TO TABLE SEVERAL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (SEE RC 13) TO S. 1437.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-26 | TO TABLE THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT TO S. 1437. THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE VENUE PROVISIONS FOR OBSCENITY CHARGES SO THAT THE DEFENDANT MAY BE PROSECUTED IN THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE OBSCENE MATERIALS WERE MAILED OR RECEIVED, OR IN THE DISTRICT WHERE THE DEFENDANT'S PRIMARY PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LOCATED.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-26 | TO AMEND S. 1437 BY INCORPORATING THE TEXT OF S. 1585, THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ACT OF 1977.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1978-01-25 | TO TABLE SCOTT AMENDMENT #1115 TO S. 1437. AMENDMENT #1115 EMBODIES THE TEXT OF S. 1382, A BILL THAT INCREASES THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF CRIMES THAT ARE PUNISHABLE BY DEATH.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-25 | TO TABLE DOLE AMENDMENT #1105 TO S. 1437. AMENDMENT #1105 ALLOWS THE DENIAL OF PRE-TRIAL RELEASE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF COMMITING MURDER, RAPE, ARMED KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY, AIRCRAFT HIJACKING IN WHICH A DEATH OCCURS, OR SEIZURE OF A HOSTAGE IN ORDER TO NEGOTIATE RELEASE OF ANOTHER ACCUSED INDIVIDUAL.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1978-01-25 | TO AMEND S. 1437 BY ALLOWING STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO APPLY THEIR OWN STANDARDS OF OBSCENITY.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1978-01-25 | TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT #1104 (SEE RC 5) TO S. 1437.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-24 | TO TABLE SCOTT AMENDMENT #1659 TO S. 1437. AMENDMENT #1659 STRIKES FROM THE BILL THE PROVISION FOR A UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-01-24 | TO TABLE THE SCOTT AMENDMENT #1660 TO S. 1437. AMENDMENT #1660 STRIKES FROM THE BILL A SECTION THAT GIVES THE DEFENDANT OR THE GOVERNMENT THE RIGHT TO APPEAL A SENTENCE THAT FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1978-01-23 | TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO S. 1437, THE BILL REVISING AND REFORMING THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE UNITED STATES. HART AMENDMENT #1011 PROHIBITS IMPRISONMENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATION OF A DEFENDANT.S. 1437 · 95th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1976-07-26 | TO PASS S. 2212.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-26 | TO AMEND S. 2212, BY LIMITING THE TERM OF SERVICE OF THE FBI DIRECTOR TO 1 TEN-YEAR TERM.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1976-07-23 | TO AMEND S. 2212, BY REQUIRING THAT 19.15% OF THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION FOR LEAA BE ALLOCATED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1976-07-22 | TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE BIDEN AMENDMENT (SEE R.C. 404) TO S. 2212.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-22 | TO AMEND S. 2212, BY EXTENDING FOR 3 YEARS, INSTEAD OF 5 YEARS LEAA AUTHORIZATIONS.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-22 | TO AMEND S. 2212, WHICH AUTHORIZES FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1981 FOR PROGRAMS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION. AMENDMENT EXTENDS AUTHORITY OF LEAA FOR 15 MONTHS INSTEAD OF 5 YEARS.S. 2212 · 94th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-19 | TO PASS H.R. 366.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1976-07-19 | TO AGREE TO THE REMAINDER OF THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 366 PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1976-07-19 | TO AGREE TO DIVISION 2 OF THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 366. THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT PROVIDES COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1976-07-19 | TO AGREE TO DIVISION 1 OF THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 366. THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT PROVIDES COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1976-07-19 | TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO S. 366, TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES, WAS NOT GERMANE TO THE BILL. (A "NO" VOTE IS TO OVERTURN THE RULING.)H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-19 | TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR WHICH RULED THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT (SEE VAR. 389) NONGERMANE TO THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 366. THE MANSFIELD AMENDMENT PROVIDES COMPENSATION FOR THE VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1976-07-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 366, TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS WHO DIE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY, BY ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM.H.R. 366 · 94th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1975-12-09 | TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE PASSED S. 2757, EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO WIRETAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.S. 2757 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-07-25 | TO PASS S.821, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL APPROACH TO PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.S. 821 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-07-25 | TO AMEND S.821, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL APPROACH TO PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, BY CLARIFYING LANGUAGE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE'S PROTECTION.S. 821 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-03-13 | TO PASS S. 1401.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Punitive |
| 1974-03-13 | TO RECOMMIT S. 1401.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1974-03-13 | TO TABLE SEN. KENNEDYS' AMENDMENT TO S.1401 TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE WITHIN THE U.S. OF SO-CALLED "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" HANDGUNS.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-03-13 | TO TABLE SEN. KENNEDY'S AMENDMENT TO S. 1401, TO BAN THE SALE OF CHEAP HANDGUNS, REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF ALL HANDGUNS, REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF ALL HANDGUNS, AND REQUIRE LICENSING OF ALL HANDGUN OWNERS.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND S. 1401 BY REQUIRING EXECUTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE THE PUBLIC.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND S. 1401, BY INCREASING THE DEGREE OF PROOF FOR THE AGGRAVATING FACTORS FROM THE STANDARD OF "PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE" TO THE STANDARD "BEYOND A RESONABLE DOUBT."S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND S. 1401 BY PERMITTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DIRECT THE U.S. ATTORNEY TO STIPULATE THAT RELEASE OF HOSTAGES WAS A MITIGATING FACTOR.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-03-13 | TO TABLE SEN. KENNEDY'S AMENDMENT TO TO S. 1401, WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DIRECT THE U.S. ATTORNEY TO STIPULATE THAT RELEASE OF HOSTAGES WAS A MITIGATING FACTOR.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND S. 1401, BY PROHIBITING THE EXECUTION OF A PREGNANTS. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Reform-oriented |
| 1974-03-13 | TO AMEND S. 1401, A BILL TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE MANDATORY IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH, BY MAKING THE DEATH PENALTY PERMISSIVE RATHER THAN MANDATORY IF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST.S. 1401 · 93rd Congress | Nay | Punitive |
| 1973-06-28 | TO AMEND H.R. 8152 TO REDUCE FROM 5 YEARS TO 2 YEARS THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE MONEY IS AUTHORIZED.H.R. 8152 · 93rd Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |