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Thomas A. Daschle

Thomas A. Daschle on Criminal Justice

DemocratSD

Criminal Justice183 votes · 59.4/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

310 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 183 of them counted toward the score above: 66 toward “Reform-oriented” and 117 toward “Punitive”.

The other 127 did not count: 121 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 6 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
1990-06-28To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the regulation of precursor chemicals. — TO AMEND THE AKAKA (D, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO EXPAND THE LIST OF REGULATED PRECURSOR CHEMICALS MOST LIKELY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINES ("ICE").S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-06-28To protect the public safety by imposing minimum, mandatory prison sentences for firearm violations, other violent crimes, and drug crimes. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO IMPOSE MINIMUM MANDATORY PRISON SENTENCES FOR FIREARM VIOLATORS, OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES, AND DRUG CRIMES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1990-06-28Providing for the "Antidrug, Assault Weapons Limitation Act". — TO AMEND THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-07A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1990-06-05A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1990-05-24To strike section 107 of title I, to prohibit the imposition or the carrying out of the death penalty in a racially discriminatory pattern. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE SECTION 107 OF TITLE I, TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OR THE CARRYING OUT OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN A RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PATTERN.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-24To add a "right vs. wrong" standard to the term mentally retarded. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ADD A "RIGHT VS. WRONG" STANDARD TO THE TERM MENTALLY RETARDED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-24To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide special habeas corpus procedures in capital cases. — TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE THURMOND (R, SC) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEDURES, WAS DEFEATED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderNayDirection not readable
1990-05-23To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide special habeas corpus procedures in capital cases. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEDURES IN CAPITAL CASES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-23To strike the gun provisions. — TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HATCH (R, UT) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS, WAS EARLIER REJECTED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderNayDirection not readable
1990-05-23To strike the gun provisions. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-05-22To define the term assault weapon and to ban the sale of large-capacity magazines. — TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO DEFINE THE TERM ASSAULT WEAPON AND TO BAN THE SALE OF LARGE- CAPACITY MAGAZINES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-04-27To provide the death penalty in the District of Columbia for a drug-related murder. — TO TABLE THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 4404, FISCAL 1990 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO INSTITUTE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED MURDERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (MOTION FAILED.)H.R. 4404 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayPunitive
1990-02-08A bill to provide for the acquisition and publication of data about crimes that manifest prejudice based on race, religion, homosexuality or heterosexuality, or ethnicity. — TO PASS S 419/HR 1048, HATE-CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND PUBLICATION OF DATA ABOUT CRIMES THAT MANIFEST PREJUDICE BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, HOMOSEXUALITY OR HETEROSEXUALITY, OR ETHNICITY, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S 419, SENATE COMPANION MEASURE.H.R. 1048 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
1990-02-08To provide that it is the sense of the Senate that homosexuality should not be promoted in any manner by the Federal or State government. — TO AMEND S 419, HATE CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT HOMOSEXUALITY SHOULD NOT BE PROMOTED IN ANY MANNER BY THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT.S. 419 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-02-08To prohibit the use of funds to promote or encourage homosexuality. — TO AMEND S 419, HATE CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE HOMOSEXUALITY.S. 419 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-11-02A bill to protect the retired pay of certain members of the Armed Forces convicted of an offense under section 2071(b) of title 18, United States Code. — TO PASS S 1816, PROTECTION OF RETIRED PAY OF CONVICTED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.S. 1816 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-10-26A bill to provide for the imposition of the death penalty for the terrorist murder of United States nationals abroad. — TO PASS S 1798, DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISTS.S. 1798 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1989-10-26To provide for the penalty of life imprisonment without the possibility of release for acts of terrorism against United States nationals abroad. — TO AMEND S 1798, DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISTS, TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE TERRORIST MURDER OF U.S. CITIZENS ABROAD.S. 1798 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1989-09-29To provide additional funds for construction of facilities for U.S. prisoners in non-Federal institutions. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2991, COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND STATE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE MORE FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING OF MORE FEDERAL PRISON FACILITIES.H.R. 2991 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1989-06-01A bill to provide for additional funding for Federal prison space. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR FEDERAL PRISONS.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1989-05-03To provide funds to relieve State prison overcrowding and to provide additional funds for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS AND SHIFT SOME FUNDS OVER TO HELP PROVIDE RELIEF FOR STATE PRISON OVERCROWDING.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-04-05A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide increased penalties for certain major frauds against the United States. — TO PASS S 248, MAJOR FRAUD ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1989.S. 248 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1989-04-05To eliminate the reward provisions of the Major Fraud Act Amendments of 1989. — TO ADOPT THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO S 248, MAJOR FRAUD ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO GET RID OF REWARD PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO INFORM THE THE GOVERNMENT ABOUT FRAUD COMMITTED BY CONTRACTORS.S. 248 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1989-03-16A bill to prevent the desecration of the United States Flag. — TO PASS S 607, SANCTITY OF UNITED STATES FLAG, TO PROHIBIT THE DESECRATION OF THE FLAG.S. 607 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE LAUNDERING OF U.S. CURRENCY BY SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO DENY FEDERAL BENEFITS TO BOTH DRUG DEALERS AND USERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO 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 CongressNayPunitive
1988-10-13TO 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 CongressNayPunitive
1988-09-28TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-10TO PASS S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-10TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-09TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-09TO 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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-05-16TO 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 CongressNayPunitive
1988-04-13TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT.100th CongressYeaPunitive
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 CongressNayReform-oriented
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 CongressYeaDirection 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
1982-12-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3963 AND CONCUR IN THAT AMENDMENT. H.R. 3963 AMENDS THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 TO EXTEND THE PERIODS FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, A NEW CRIMINAL AID PROGRAM FOR STATES, NEW PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY TO TRY CERTAIN REPEAT VIOLATORS OF STATE LAW. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3963 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1982-12-20TO AGREE TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE HUGHES MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3963 AND CONCUR IN THAT AMENDMENT. H.R. 3963 AMENDS THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 TO EXTEND THE PERIODS FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, A NEW CRIMINAL AID PROGRAM FOR STATES, NEW PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY TO TRY CERTAIN REPEAT VIOLATORS OF STATE LAW. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3963 · 97th CongressYeaPunitive
1982-09-15TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 923, A BILL EXPANDING SEVERAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE PRETRIAL SERVICES FOR FEDERAL JUDGES TO ASSIST THEM IN MAKING BAIL DECISIONS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 923 · 97th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1982-06-15TO PASS H.R. 6254, AMENDING TITLE 3, UNITED STATES CODE, TO CLARIFY THE FUNCTION OF THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE UNIFORMED DIVISION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6254 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-11TO PASS H.R. 3481, A BILL EXPANDING 10 DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS PROVIDING FEDERAL JUDGES PRETRIAL SERVICES IN DETERMINING DEFENDANTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR BAIL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3481 · 97th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1982-03-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4468, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ESTABLISH ZONES OF PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS PROTECTED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4468 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-02-10TO PASS H.R. 4481, AMENDING THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4481 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-10-01TO ADOPT H. RES. 208, THE RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN REVISING CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Res. 208 · 97th CongressNayReform-oriented
1981-10-01TO LIMIT DEBATE TO TWO HOURS ON H. RES. 208, THE RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN REVISING CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Res. 208 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-10-01TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 208, THE RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN REVISING CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Res. 208 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-10-01TO DISCHARGE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 208, THE RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN REVISING CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Res. 208 · 97th CongressNayReform-oriented
1981-10-01TO TABLE THE PHILLIP CRANE MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 208, THE RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN REVISING CRIMINAL PENALITIES IN CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.Res. 208 · 97th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1981-09-23TO AMEND H.R. 4, A BILL TO MAKE IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO DISCLOSE THE IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS AND SOURCES OF OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE, BY PROVIDING THAT ANYONE EXPOSING THE IDENTITY OF A U.S. COVERT AGENT WITH "REASON TO BELIEVE" THE EXPOSURE MIGHT "IMPAIR OR IMPEDE" U.S. INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS WOULD BE GUILTY OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY UP TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON AND A FINE OF UP TO $15,000. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4 · 97th CongressNayReform-oriented
1980-11-19TO AMEND H.R. 6704, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION AUTHORIZATION, BY PERMITTING JUVENILE COURTS TO PLACE STATUS OFFENDERS AND NONOFFENDERS IN SECURE DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES WHEN A JUVENILE IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF A VALID COURT ORDER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th CongressYeaPunitive
1980-11-19TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6704, AMENDING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-10-01TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1790, TO LIMIT GOVERNMENTAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF DOCUMENTARY MATERIALS POSESSED BY PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1790 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7084, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL JUDGES TO DETERMINE IF DEFENDANTS ARE ENTITLED TO BAIL. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7084 · 96th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7817, AMENDING OR DISAPPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE PROPOSED BY THE SUPREME COURT AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, RELATING TO PROBATION. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7817 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-13TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 241, LEAA AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 241 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO PASS H.R. 2061. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DEATH BENEFITS ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE LEAA TO RESCUE SQUAD PERSONNEL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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