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Ronald D’Emory Coleman on Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice148 votes · 80.5/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

260 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 148 of them counted toward the score above: 67 toward “Reform-oriented” and 81 toward “Punitive”.

The other 112 did not count: 103 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 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
1988-09-22TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THE MCCOLLUM, FL AMENDMENT TO HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRUG RELATED OFFENSES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-15TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO SEIZE VEHICLES USED IN DRUG TRAFFICKING.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-09-15TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD SET UP A SEVEN-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR HANDGUN PURCHASES AND DIRECT THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE INELIGIBLE FOR HANDGUN OWNERSHIP.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-15TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO CREATE AN OFFICE OF DRUG ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. ITS DIRECTOR AN UNDERSECRETARY LEVEL POSITION WOULD BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE. THIS AMENDMENT NULLIFIES THE NATIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT POLICY BOARD.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-09-15TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO PERMIT THE PRESIDENT TO CHOOSE THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT POLICY BOARD AS A CABINET-LEVEL OFFICIAL.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO INSTITUTE A CIVIL PENALTY OF $10,000 MAXIMUM PER VIOLATION FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressNayReform-oriented
1988-09-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4994, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES REFORM, TO ALLOW THE FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, A GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, TO ENLARGE ITS PROGRAMS BY BORROWING MONEY FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. MOTION FAILED; TWO THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4994 · 100th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1988-09-08TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO GIVE AN EXCEPTION TO THE "EXCLUSIONARY RULE" THAT POLICE HAD REASONABLE "GOOD FAITH" BELIEF THAT THEY SEIZED THE EVIDENCE LAWFULLY.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressNayReform-oriented
1988-09-08TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO PREVENT CONVICTED DRUG USERS FROM RECEIVING CERTAIN FEDERAL BENEFITS EXEMPT WOULD BE RETIREMENT, WELFARE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND SIMILAR BENEFITS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-09-08TO AMEND THE MCCOLLUM R-FL AMENDMENT TO HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO BAR PEOPLE CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES FROM RECEIVING CERTAIN FEDERAL BENEFITS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-09-08TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO STATE THAT THE DEATH PENALTY BE GIVEN TO PEOPLE CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED MURDERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-09-08TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT BE THE PENALTY FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED MURDERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-09-08TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO EXPRESS THE VIEW OF CONGRESS THAT MORE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN FIGHTING THE ILLEGAL DRUG TRADE SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-08-11TO ADOPT H RES 5210, TO ALLOW FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO BEGIN.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-03TO ADOPT H RES 499, JUDGE HASTINGS IMPEACHMENT, TO IMPEACH U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE HASTINGS FOR SERIOUS CRIMES AND MISDEEDS.H.Res. 499 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-18TO PASS HR 3193, HATE CRIME STATISTICS, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO COLLECT AND RELEASE DATA CONCERNING CRIMES BASED UPON RACIAL, RELIGIOUS, HOMOSEXUAL, OR ETHNIC PREJUDICE.H.R. 3193 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-18TO AMEND HR 3193, HATE CRIME STATISTICS, TO SUBSTITUTE "HOMOSEXUALITY OR HETEROSEXUALITY" FOR "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AS REPORTING CATEGORIES, AND TO STATE THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL CAN FORM THE BASIS OF A DISCRIMINATION SUIT.H.R. 3193 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-10TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4445, TERRORIST FIREARMS DETECTION, TO PROHIBIT THE PRODUCTION OR IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN AT LEAST 3.7 OUNCES OF METAL DETECTABLE BY SECURITY EQUIPMENT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4445 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-10TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3911, FRAUD PENALTIES, TO ENHANCE PENALTIES FOR FRAUDS AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR FRAUD DETECTION. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3911 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1987-12-08TO AMEND HR 3100, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT ASSISTANCE TO POLICE FORCES AND PRISON AUTHORITIES IN EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS.H.R. 3100 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-14TO MOTION TO TABLE THE PARRIS R, VA MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HJ RES 341, PRISON OVERCROWDING, DISAPPROVING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE "PRISON OVERCROWDING EMERGENCY POWERS ACT OF 1987".100th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1987-10-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3307, SENTENCING GUIDELINES, TO STAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SENTENCING GUIDELINES DRAFTED BY THE U. S. SENTENCING COMMISSION. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3307 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-17TO ADOPT H RES 597, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONCURRING IN SENATE AMENDMENTS ON HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG ACT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-08TO ADOPT H RES 576, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT ON HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG ACT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-29TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5560, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE TO BAN THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OR SOLICITATIONS FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5560 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO PASS HR 5484, A BILL TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, TO PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE ESTABLISHING THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FUNDS FOR DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DEPORTABLE ALIENS FROM STATE AND LOCAL PENAL FACILITIES TO FEDERAL PENAL FACILITIES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PERMIT THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO CHANGE THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE TO PERMIT THE INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF A SEARCH OR SEIZURE IN CASES WHERE A POLICE OFFICER ACTING IN GOOD FAITH MAKES AN ERROR.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REMOVE THE MONETARY CAP PLACED ON THE SIZE OF STATE PRISON INDUSTRY CONTRACTS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS TO $660 MILLION IN 1987 AND $695 MILLION IN 1988.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT PAROLE FOR PERSONS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE CONVICTED A SECOND TIME FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS TO PERSONS UNDER AGE 21 AND FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR NEAR SCHOOLS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REDUCE THE 1987 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CUSTOMS SERVICE FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL BY $68.6 MILLION AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT BY $42 MILLION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR 1988 AND 1989 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PERSONNEL AND AIRCRAFT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ASSIGN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ASSIST DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN SEARCHES,SEIZURES AND ARRESTS OUTSIDE THE LAND AREA OF THE UNITED STATES IN ENFORCING DRUG LAWS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND THE BENNETT, FLA. AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO DEPLOY WITHIN 30 DAYS ARMED FORCES EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SUFFICIENT TO HALT THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-10TO AGREE TO H RES 541, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-22TO ADOPT H RES 461, ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT FOR HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA, OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS.H.Res. 461 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-04-10TO ADOPT HR 4332, A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 44 OF TITLE 18, US CODE (THE 1968 GUN CONTROL ACT.)H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1986-04-10TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO PERMIT INTERSTATE SALES OF RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS, PERMIT INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF ALL FIREARMS, LESSEN RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS TRANSACTIONS, RESTRICT FEDERAL AGENTS TO ONE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF A GUN DEALER'S BUSINESS EACH YEAR, DEREGULATE AMMUNITION SALES, RESTRICT FORFEITURE OF FIREARMS IN CERTAIN CASES, AND PERMIT PARDONED CONVICTED FELONS TO OWN FIREARMS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1986-04-10TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, TO BAN THE INTERSTATE SALE OF HANDGUNS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-04-09TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS WHICH PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF HANDGUNS BETWEEN STATES.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-04-09TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H R 4332, TO PROHIBIT INTERSTATE SALES OF HANDGUNS, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS WHICH PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF HANDGUNS BETWEEN STATES, TO ELIMINATE LANGUAGE WHICH CHANGES THE EXISTING LAW REGARDING DEALER LICENSING, TO KEEP CURRENT RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROHIBIT SILENCERS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-04-09TO ADOPT H RES 403, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4332, A BILL TO AMEND THE 1968 GUN CONTROL ACT WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-17MOTION TO SUPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 3132 WHICH REGULATES THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, AND SALE OF ARMOR-PIERCING AMMUNITION. A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY REQUIRED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3132 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1985-07-11TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON LANGUAGE IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 1160. THIS HOUSE AMENDMENT CREATES A PEACETIME ESPIONAGE OFFENSE WITH A DEATH PENALTY IN THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-10-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5690, A BILL ENTITLED THE "AIRCRAFT SABOTAGE ACT." (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5690 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-10-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4712, A BILL PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT WITHIN FEDERAL WATER RESOURCE PROJECTS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4712 · 98th CongressNayReform-oriented
1984-09-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3336, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE TO MODIFY THE INSANITY DEFENSE IN THE FEDERAL COURTS. MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3336 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3347, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE WITH RESPECT TO EXTRADITION. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3347 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-05-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4249, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, AND ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4249 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3635, A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN) OF TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3635 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1983-11-14TO ADJOURN. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3635 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-11-14TO AGREE TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE HUGHES MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3635, A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN) OF TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3635 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-07-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 622, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE TO PROVIDE DEATH BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 622 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-10TO PASS H.R. 2175, A BILL AMENDING THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2175 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1983-05-10TO AMEND H.R. 2175, A BILL AMENDING THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968. THE WALKER AMENDMENT ADDS PROGRAMS TO HELP FIGHT CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2175 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1983-05-09TO AGREE TO H. RES. 184, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF OF H.R. 2175. H.R. 2175 AMENDS THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2175 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-05-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2173, A BILL TO AMEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT SUCH ACT. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2173 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay

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.