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Christopher J. Dodd

Christopher J. Dodd on Labor & Wages

DemocratCT

Labor & Wages241 votes · 75.1/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

373 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 241 of them counted toward the score above: 205 toward “Worker priority” and 36 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 132 did not count: 104 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 28 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 INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 837, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION, TO RESTORE MINIMUM WAGE TO A FAIR AND EQUITABLE RATE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 837 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-09-15TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 837, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION, A BILL TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $4.55 AN HOUR OVER THREE YEARS.S. 837 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO PASS S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO NARROW THE SCOPE OF ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS BY ALTERING THE DEFINITION OF "MASS LAYOFFS".S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT BUSINESSES FROM THE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS WHEN FACED WITH SUPPLY SHORTAGES CAUSED BY GOVERNMENT POLICIES OR OTHER REASONS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-29TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT BUSINESSES FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS IF PLANT OPERATIONS ARE DISRUPTED BY SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES LEAVING VOLUNTARILY.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS FLOODING, DROUGHT, OR EARTHQUAKE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO CLARIFY THAT A COMPANY CANNOT CLOSE OR LAY OFF WORKERS BEFORE 60 DAYS NOTICE, TO REVISE THE "FALTERING COMPANY" EXEMPTION DEFINITION, AND TO REQUIRE THE COURTS TO ASSIGN LEGAL COSTS IN ANY CASES ON THE LEGISLATION.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, THE PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF A SALE OF A BUSINESS, THE NEW OWNER OF THE BUSINESS BECOMES RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS THE DAY AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THEIR PURCHASE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO PERMIT 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS TO BE INCLUDED IN EMPLOYEES' PAYCHECKS OR MAILED TO THEIR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO RETAIN ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANT CLOSINGS, BUT REPLACE LAYOFF PROVISIONS WITH A 60-DAY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS CAUSED BY A HOSTILE TAKEOVER.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT EMPLOYERS FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS WHEN PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY A STRIKE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO CLARIFY THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY REPLACE A STRIKING WORKER WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS DETERMINED BY FEDERAL REGULATORS TO BE "FAILING."S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE HATCH, UT AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR STRIKING EMPLOYEES THAT ARE TO BE REPLACED.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE KASSEBAUM, KS AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE ADVANCE WARNING OF MASS EMPLOYEE LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-24TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXPAND THE HOBBS ANTI-RACKETEERING ACT TO INCLUDE VIOLENT ACTS COMMITTED DURING LABOR DISPUTES.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-24TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT EMPLOYERS FROM THE 60 DAYS ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT IF THEY PROVIDE LAID OFF EMPLOYEES WITH 60 DAYS OF SEVERANCE PAY.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-22TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-22TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1988-06-09TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1212, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO PREVENT THE DENIAL OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROHIBITING LIE DETECTOR USE BY EMPLOYERS INVOLVED IN OR AFFECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-29TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT; TO NOTIFY WORKERS AT RISK OF DISEASE FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-28TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO CREATE AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS ABOUT THE AIDS VIRUS, THEREBY REDUCING THE WORKPLACE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE DISEASE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1988-03-28TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT; TO NOTIFY WORKERS AT RISK OF DISEASE FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-25TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO CLASSIFY HEALTH WORKERS AS A POPULATION AT RISK OF CONTRACTING THE AIDS VIRUS.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-03-24TO AMEND THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO REQUIRE A STUDY ON THE BILL'S FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE PRIVATE, AS WELL AS PUBLIC, SECTOR. THE NICKLES AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-03-24TO TABLE THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO ENSURE LEGISLATION ON ACID RAIN CONTROL.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-03-24TO TABLE THE DANFORTH, MO AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO ALTER THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE TO REQUIRE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TO REPORT THEIR IMPACT ON LITIGATION.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-03-24TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY SWORN AND CHOSEN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressNayEmployer priority
1988-03-23TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY SWORN AND CHOSEN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-03TO PASS HR 1212, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS ON EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-03TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO RESTRICT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS ON EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE AGAINST A PROPOSED WORLD BANK LOAN TO MEXICO FOR RESTRUCTURING THEIR STEEL INDUSTRY.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT LIE DETECTOR TESTS UNDER 1984 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDELINES.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE COCHRAN, MS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH POLYGRAPH REGULATIONS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE STATES.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO EXEMPT "COMMON CARRIER" EMPLOYEES FROM THE POLYGRAPH BAN.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE BOSCHWITZ, MN AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT LIE DETECTOR TESTS IF REQUESTED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO EXEMPT SECURITY SERVICES FROM THE POLYGRAPH BAN.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-02TO AMEND S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT THE USE OF ANOTHER "SCIENTIFICALLY VALID" METHODS OF TESTING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USE.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-03-01TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE USE OF LIE DETECTORS BY EMPLOYERS ON MOST EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.S. 1904 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-02TO ADOPT S 514, THE JOBS FOR EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS ACT, A BILL TO AMEND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT BY ESTABLISHING AN INCENTIVE BONUS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENTS. THE BILL WOULD ALSO ADD AN ENRICHED PROGRAM OPTION TO THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF AFDC/SSI YOUTH.S. 514 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1985-05-06TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO E PRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT OVERALL FEDERAL OUTLAYS SHOULD BE REDUCED, BY PASSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE OVERTIME PAY GUIDELINES IN THE WALSH-HEALEY ACT BE REPLACED BY THOSE IN THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.99th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1985-04-03TO PASS H.R. 1866, A BILL PHASING OUT THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1985-04-03TO AMEND H.R. 1866, A BILL PHASING OUT THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE LEVIN AMENDMENT ALLOWS STATES THE OPTION OF A 5 PERCENT TRIGGER FOR EXTENDED BENEFITS.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaWorker priority
1985-04-03TO AMEND HR 1866 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982 UNTIL THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 1985.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaWorker priority
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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressYeaWorker priority
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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
1980-12-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7745, AMENDING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENTS UNDER SECTION 424 OF SUCH ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE CASE OF MINERS WHOSE LAST COAL MINE EMPLOYMENT OCCURRED BEFORE JULY 1, 1973. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7745 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-30TO ORDER A SECOND ON FLORIO MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8195, TO AMEND THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8195 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO PASS H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-30TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE STATES TO QUALIFY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-28TO SEND TO CONFERENCE H.R. 3904, MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-08-27TO AMEND H.R. 7998, LABOR HHS EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF OSHA FUNDS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO ADMINISTER OR ENFORCE ANY SAFETY STANDARD OR ORDER WITH RESPECT TO ANY EMPLOYER OF TEN OR FEWER EMPLOYEES WHO IS INCLUDED WITHIN A CATEGORY HAVING AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LOST WORK DAY CASE RATE LESS THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE RATE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7998 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-26TO PASS H.R. 6711, YOUTH JOBS AND EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6711 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-26TO AMEND H.R. 6711, YOUTH JOBS AND EDUCATION, BY DELETING A PROVISION ESTABLISHING A NEW PROGRAM OF AID FOR BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS AT JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS WITH HIGH PERCENTAGES OF LOW INCOME STUDENTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6711 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-25TO CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-25TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ENDING DEBATE ON H. RES. 764, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR A MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT, WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-05-22TO PASS H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-05-22TO AMEND H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, BY PROVIDING A HIGHER LEVEL OF GUARANTEES FOR PLANS THAT ELECT TO AMORTIZE THE COST OF UNFUNDED LIABILITIES OVER A 20 YEAR PERIOD. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-05-22TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF OF H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-04-15TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6613, TO PROHIBIT REGULATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BY THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 6613 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-03-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5625, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT A GOLD MEDAL TO THE A. PHILIPP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5625 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-02-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4774, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MEMBER OF A RELIGION OR SECT HISTORICALLY HOLDING CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO JOINING OR FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A LABOR ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO DO SO. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 4774 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-02-06TO PASS H.R. 5507, REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BY RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5507 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-02-06TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5507, REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BY RETIREMENT BENEFITS, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD AN AMENDMENT CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENT FROM JAN. 1, 1982 TO JULY 1, 1981. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5507 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1979-12-12TO PASS S. 423, PROMOTING COMMERCE BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL GOAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPEDITIOUS MECHANISMS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONSUMER CONTROVERSIES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-12TO RECOMMIT S. 423, CONSUMER DISPUTE RESOLUTION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANTS TO STATES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RESOLUTION SYSTEMS FROM $15 MILLION TO $10 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-12TO AMEND S. 423, CONSUMER DISPUTE RESOLUTION, BY REDUCING THE ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION RESOURCE CENTER AND DISPUTE ADVISORY BOARD FROM $3 MILLION TO $1 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-11TO AMEND S. 423, PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITIOUS MECHANISMS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONSUMER CONTROVERSIES, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE ESTABLISHING A DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISORY BOARD. (MOTION FAILED)S. 423 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-11-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 239, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)S. 239 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-28TO PASS H.R. 2222, AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF ITS COVERAGE REGARDING MEDICAL HOUSESTAFF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2222 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-11-07TO PASS H.R. 4007, PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS WHICH INCREASE THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX IN STATES WHICH HAVE OUTSTANDING LOANS WILL NOT APPLY IF THE STATE MAKES CERTAIN REPAYMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4007 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-10TO PASS H.R. 2859, DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 2859, DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION, BY GIVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND TO TERMINATE VISTA PROJECTS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 2859, APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, BY ABOLISHING THE NATIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2859, APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-07-25TO AMEND H.R. 3920, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION COMMISSION, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE EXTENDING UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1982 THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN ALIEN FARM WORKERS FROM FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3920 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS BY OSHA TO INSPECT WORK PLACES THAT HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY STATES WITHIN THE PRECEEDING SIX MONTHS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR OSHA BY $10.3 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1979-05-03TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107. THE PANETTA AMENDMENT DECREASES 1980 BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS BY $1.1 BILLION FOR TRAVEL, FILM-MAKING, OVERTIME AND OTHER ALLOWANCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaEmployer priority
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 CongressNayWorker priority
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 CongressYeaWorker priority
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 CongressYeaWorker priority

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