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Thad Cochran

Thad Cochran on Labor & Wages

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Labor & Wages318 votes · 71.7/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

454 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 318 of them counted toward the score above: 81 toward “Worker priority” and 237 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 136 did not count: 122 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 14 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
1984-05-22TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5174. H.R. 5174 PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AMENDS TITLE 31 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES AND CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. THE HELMS AMENDMENT AMENDS THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH HAVE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS REQUIRING EMPLOYEES TO PAY UNION DUES, FROM ENGAGING IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THREE ACTIVITIES: 1) SUPPORTING PAC'S, 2) PAYING THE COSTS OF COMMUNICATING THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS TO THE UNION MEMBERSHIP, OR 3) CONDUCTING GET-OUT-THE-VOTE DRIVES. THE AMENDMENT WOULD AFFECT LABOR ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES IN STATE AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AS WELL AS IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS, AND IT PROPOSES TO SET ASIDE LAWS IN STATES WHICH PERMIT LABOR ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT IN CAMPAIGNS FOR STATE OFFICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1984-05-21TO AMEND H.R. 5174, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AMENDING TITLE II OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, FOR MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES, AND FOR CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. THE EXON AMENDMENT CLARIFIES THE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY DEALING WITH (CONTINUED) CHILD SUPPORT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-09-30TO PASS H.R. 3929, THE HOUSE VERSION OF S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-09-30TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE LEVIN AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE TRIGGER FOR EXTENDED BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-30TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE BYRD AMENDMENT PROVIDES UP TO EIGHT WEEKS OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-29TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM (FSC) FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT REVISES PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE NEW BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR ENTITLEMENT, AND ALLOWS AN ALTERNATE MEASUREMENT BASED UPON THE TOTAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-08-02TO PASS H.R. 1646, A BILL AMENDING THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974 AND THE RAILROAD TAX ACT TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO PAY CURRENT AND FUTURE BENEFITS UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1646 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-06-20TO PASS S. 336, A BILL STRENGTHENING PROHIBITIONS AGAINST LABOR AND MANAGEMENT PERSONS GUILTY OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES, AND CLARIFYING THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATING TO THE DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT.S. 336 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1982-09-30TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2036, A BILL PROVIDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2036 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-07-01TO PASS S. RES. 340, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN TO TERMINATE OR WEAKEN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 340 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-01TO PASS S. 2036 TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2036 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-02-10TO PASS H.J. RES. 391 TO MAKE AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND ADVANCES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 391 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-05TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-31TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION OF DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN OF MARYLAND TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO PASS H.R. 3904. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-07-29TO TABLE BOREN AMENDMENT TO CHAFEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904 THAT INCLUDED PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY PASSED, AMENDED THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION PROVIDING A SPECIAL EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE SEAGOING INDUSTRY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904. SEE RC 323. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO TABLE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904 THAT EXEMPTED CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESSES FROM THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT. SEE RC 324. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904 BY INCREASING THE MANDATORY DE MINIMIS REDUCTION CEILING FROM $50,000 TO $100,000. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904, PROVIDING CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ERISA SHALL NOT APPLY TO STONE, SAND, OR GRAVEL MINING OPERATIONS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-07-28TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSSON TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN OF MARYLAND TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-04-23TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF WILLIAM LUBBERS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE GEN COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-04-22TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE LUBBERS NOMINATION FOR GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-04-21TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE LUBBERS NOMINATION FOR GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-26TO AMEND H.R. 111, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL, BY RESTORING THE PROVISIONS APPLYING TO TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 1978 AS THE STATUTORY FOUNDATION TO GOVERN UNION REPRESENTATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 111 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1979-07-20TO TABLE SCHWEIKER SUBSTITUTE FOR CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4389 (SEE RC 200). THE SUBSTITUTE CONCENTRATES OSHA ENFORCEMENT TO ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND REDUCES THE REGULATORY BURDEN ON SAFER EMPLOYEES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-07-20TO AGREE THAT THE CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4389, ADDING NONHAZARDOUS SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE FAMILY FARM EXEMPTION LAW FROM OSHA, IS GERMANE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-20TO PASS S. 239, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)S. 239 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-20TO AMEND S. 239, THE VISTA AUTHORIZATION, BY MAKING THE PEACE CORPS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY. (MOTION FAILED)S. 239 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-25TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 22 BY PROVIDING FOR A $1.1 BILLION REDUCTION IN THE ALLOWANCE FUNCTION OF THE BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE FUNDING FOR FEDERAL OVERTIME PAY, FEDERAL FILMMAKING, FEDERAL TRAVEL, AND FOR A REDUCTION IN THE FEDERAL WORK FORCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 596th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1978-09-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, S. 274, THE BILL PROHIBITING UNION ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARMED FORCES.S. 274 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-13TO MODIFY THE UDALL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE COLLINS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11280. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT PROHIBITS EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FROM BEING REPRESENTED BY A UNION THAT MAINTAINS A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OR THAT ADVOCATES ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. THE UDALL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT COMPROMISES THE BILL'S LANGUAGE AND THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS FOR THE LABOR MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. THE COLLINS AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS AND GIVES BASIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ON ISSUES OF PERSONNEL POLICIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.H.R. 11280 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-07-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12380, THE BILL IMPOSING A TWO-YEAR LIMITATION ON THE TIME DURING WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL CAN RECEIVE ANY BENEFITS TO WHICH HE OR SHE IS ENTITLED UNDER THE FEDERAL-STATE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM.H.R. 12380 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1978-07-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12232, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AND IN THE DATES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR REPORTS.H.R. 12232 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-09TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 945, THE RESOLUTION MAKING AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE BLACK LUNG PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.J.Res. 945 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-03-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5383, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-02-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4544, THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS REFORM ACT OF 1977.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1978-02-08TO AMEND THE BROOKS SUBSTITUTE (SEE RC 44) FOR H.R. 6805 BY DELETING THE PROVISION THAT STATES THAT THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER REPRESENTATION MAY NOT INTERVENE IN THE LABOR PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD OR THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE.H.R. 6805 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-01-26TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 1614, AS REPORTED BY THE AD HOC SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. THE FISH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT INCLUDES PROVISIONS FOR THE LIMITATION OF DUAL LEASING, THE LEGALIZATION OF JOINT BIDDING, THE LIMITATION OF ALTERNATIVE BIDDING SYSTEMS TO NO MORE THAN 30% OF THE LEASES, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAFETY REGULATORY POWER FROM OSHA TO THE COAST GUARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.H.R. 1614 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-11-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7, THE CAREER EDUCATION INCENTIVE ACT.H.R. 7 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-11-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3384, THE BILL STATING THAT EMPLOYEES THAT REFRAIN FROM JOINING LABOR UNIONS ON THE BASIS OF STRONG RELIGIOUS CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM UNION MEMBERSHIP AND SHALL BE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE A SUM EQUAL TO THE PERIODIC UNION DUES TO A NONRELIGIOUS CHARITABLE FUND.H.R. 3384 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 717, THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977.S. 717 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3744, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS AMENDMENTS OF 1977.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-12TO TABLE THE PERKINS MOTION THAT THE HOUSE DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1977, AND REQUEST A CONFERENCE WITH THE SENATE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SECTION 12 OF THE ACT. H.R. 3744, AS MODIFIED BY THE SENATE AMENDMENT, SETS THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979, AND $3.05 IN 1980.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-06TO PASS H.R. 8410.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-06TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8410 TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO PROTECT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION WHICH DOES NOT CONTAIN THREAT OR PROMISE BY INSURING THAT SUCH EXPRESSION WILL NOT RESULT IN THE INVALIDATION OF A UNION ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT AUTHORIZES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO COMPENSATE LOSSES OF WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS THAT OCCUR WHEN A FIRST CONTRACT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO THE EMPLOYER'S REFUSAL TO BARGAIN.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 SO AS TO GRANT TO THE SECRETARY OF LABOR THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OR REDUCE ORDERS FOR DEBARMENT OF FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO WILLFUL OR REPEATED VIOLATORS OF THIS ACT.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY DELETING THE PROVISION FOR DEBARMENT OF FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO WILLFUL OR REPEATED VIOATORS OF THIS ACT.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8410 THAT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO ORDER A UNION ELECTION WITHIN SEVENTEEN DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND TO SPECIFY A TWENTY-FIVE DAY TO SEVENTY-FIVE DAY DEADLINE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND THE CORNELL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 631) TO H.R. 8410. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO ORDER A UNION ELECTION WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF THE FILING OF A PETITION AND REQUIRES THE BOARD TO SPECIFY A TWENTY-EIGHT DAY TO NINETY DAY DEADLINE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 SO AS TO PERMIT AN AGGRIEVED PARTY TO COME FOR APPEAL OF RULES OF TIMELINESS TO EITHER THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR TO THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE AREA WHERE THE PARTY RESIDES.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO OFFER A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8410 THAT PROVIDES THE EMPLOYER WITH AN EQUAL RIGHT TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEES IN UNION HALLS, AND EXPANDS THE EQUAL ACCESS PROVISIONS OF THE BILL TO COVER ALL TYPES OF LABOR RELATED ELECTIONS.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY DELETING THE SO CALLED EQUAL ACCESS PROVISION, A PROVISION THAT STATES THAT IF AN EMPLOYER TAKES TIME DURING COMPANY HOURS TO ADDRESS HIS EMPLOYEES ON ISSUES RELATED TO A REPRESENTATION ELECTION, THEN THE LABOR UNION SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEND AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF TIME ADDRESSING EMPLOYEES DURING COMPANY HOURS.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8410.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-23TO PASS H.R. 5383, THE BILL RAISING THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FROM SIXTY-FIVE TO SEVENTY.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-19TO PASS H.R. 4544.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-09-19TO AMEND THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4544. THIS AMENDMENT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ILLINOIS WOULD DELETE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM RE-EXAMINING THE X-RAYS SUBMITTED BY BLACK LUNG CLAIMANTS.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-19TO AMEND THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4544. THIS ERLENBORN AMENDMENT WOULD DELETE LANGUAGE THAT ALLOWS FOR REDUCTIONS IN UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OR WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF A PERSON RECEIVING BLACK LUNG DISABILITY PAYMENTS IF THE OTHER COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE RECEIVED FOR REASONS RELATED TO THE SAME DISEASE.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-19TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4544, THE BILL IMPROVING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER THE FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT. THE ERLENBORN SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF CLAIMS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BILL. AFTER THE ONE YEAR DEADLINE, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHALL DISCONTINUE THE PROGRAM, AND ALL CLAIMS WOULD BE FILED AND PAID PURSUANT TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS OF THE SEPARATE STATES.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO PASS H.R. 3744.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 (SEE RC 553) WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT WOULD RAISE THE SMALL BUSINESS EXEMPTION FROM $250,000 TO $500,000.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 BY EXEMPTING THOSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITH RETAIL SALES OF UNDER $500,000 FROM THE MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT, AND EXTENDING THE EXEMPTION TO OTHER THAN SERVICE AND RETAIL BUSINESSES. THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE CURRENT $250,000 EXEMPTION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES BE PERIODICALLY INCREMENTED BY $25,000 ACCORDING TO INDEXED MEASURES OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 THAT WAIVES THE MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD THAT ARE EMPLOYED IN THE HAND-HARVESTING OF CROPS BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND OCT. 15 OF ANY YEAR.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY PERMITTING EMPLOYERS TO PAY A SUBMINIMUM WAGE OF 85% OF THE MINIMUM WAGE TO EMPLOYEES UNDER AGE 19 FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY RETAINING THE MINIMUM WAGE EXEMPTIONS AND OVERTIME PROVISIONS FOR SEASONAL RECREATIONAL AND AMUSEMENT PARKS.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY RETAINING THE TIP CREDIT AT 50% OF THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR HOTEL, MOTEL, AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY SETTING THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 FOR 1978 AND THEN REINSTATING LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WAGE BY AN INDEXING MECHANISM FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON FAIR LABOR STANDARDS TO STUDY THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744, THE BILL AMENDING THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 WITH REGARDS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT SETS THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979, AND $3.05 IN 1980.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-07-29TO AGREE TO H. RES. 715, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 3744, THE BILL TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 WITH REGARD TO THE MINIMUM WAGE AND TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.H.Res. 715 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-07-15TO PASS H.R. 4287.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-07-15TO AMEND H.R. 4287 BY ALLOWING THE STATES TO PROMULGATE THEIR OWN SAFETY LAWS AND HOLD THEIR OWN INSPECTIONS, PROVIDED THAT THE STATE PLANS ADEQUATELY COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-07-15TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4287. THE SARASIN AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COAL AND FOR NON-COAL MINES.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-07-15TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT (SEE RC 421) TO H.R. 4287 BY TRANSFERRING THE AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BILL FROM THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-07-15THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4287.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-06-07TO AMEND H.R. 10 WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT INSURES THAT THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT TO THE BILL WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF LABOR UNION DUES FOR THE FUNDING OF POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.H.R. 10 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-05-13TO PASS H.R. 6810.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-05-13TO AMEND H.R. 6810 BY CHANGING THE FORMULA FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO A FORMULA BASED ON STATE AND LOCAL TAX EFFORT INSTEAD OF ON STATE AND LOCAL UNEMPLOYMENT.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-05-13THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6810.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 7, A BILL AUTHORIZING $275 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1978-1985 FOR LOCAL AND STATE CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS.H.R. 7 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-04TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4800, EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION ACT OF 1977.H.R. 4800 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-03-23TO PASS H.R. 4250.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-03-23TO AGREE TO THE MODIFIED SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 4250. THE MODIFIED SARASIN AMENDMENT CONTAINS THE MAJOR LANGUAGE OF H.R. 5900, A PIECE OF PICKETING LEGISLATION THAT WAS VETOED BY THE 94TH CONGRESS. H.R. 4250.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THE EDWARDS AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE A VOTE OF APPROVAL BY SECRET BALLOT BY THE AFFECTED WORKERS IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE UNION COMMON SITUS ACTION.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THIS AMENDMENT EXEMPTS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "SITE" THOSE SITES RAISING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF THREE STORIES OR LESS.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THE QUIE AMENDMENT PROPOSES CONFINING SITUS PICKETING TO THE PROJECT WHERE THE LABOR DISPUTE ARISES, SO THAT ONLY THOSE EMPLOYERS WITH DIRECT CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS AS CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS CAN BE STRUCK.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT LIMITS THE AUTHORITY OF A UNION TO INDUCE ANY PERSON TO STRIKE OR TO REFUSE TO WORK AT THE SITE OF A CONSTRUCTION, THEREBY PROTECTING FROM INVOLVEMENT THE EMPLOYER WHO IS NOT PRIMARILY INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-03-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 3437, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.H.R. 3437 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-03-21TO PASS H.R. 4800.H.R. 4800 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-03-21TO ADOPT H. RES. 411, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 4800.H.R. 4800 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1976-10-01TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10210.H.R. 10210 · 94th CongressNayEmployer priority
1976-09-30THAT THE HOUSE INSIST ON ITS DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10210 AND AGREE TO A CONFERENCE ASKED BY THE SENATE.H.R. 10210 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-29TO PASS H.R. 14970, TO EXTEND UNTIL DEC. 31, 1977 THE SPECIAL UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SUA) AND TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN WORKERS PRESENTLY NOT COVERED BY REGULAR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.H.R. 14970 · 94th CongressYeaWorker priority
1976-09-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 14041, TO AMEND THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPUTATION OF ANNUITY AMOUNTS IN CERTAIN CASES.H.R. 14041 · 94th CongressYeaWorker priority
1976-07-28TO PASS H.R. 13555.H.R. 13555 · 94th CongressYeaWorker priority
1976-07-28TO AMEND H.R. 13555, BY MAKING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS LIABLE FOR VIOLATION OF FEDERAL HEALTH MINING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.H.R. 13555 · 94th CongressYeaWorker priority
1976-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 13555, BY RETAINING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MINING ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, INSTEAD OF MOVING IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.H.R. 13555 · 94th CongressNayWorker priority
1976-07-20TO PASS H.R. 10210.H.R. 10210 · 94th CongressNayEmployer priority

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