| 1990-07-11 | To permit the reassignment of food handlers with infectious and communicable diseases and to grant State and local food handling laws preeminence over Federal laws in this area. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, TO PERMIT THE REASSIGNMENT OF FOOD HANDLERS WITH INFECTIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND TO GRANT STATE AND LOCAL FOOD HANDLING LAWS PREEMINENCE OVER FEDERAL LAWS IN THIS AREA.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1990-07-11 | To include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the list of infectious diseases that may be transmitted through food supply, and to grant employers the right to reassign food handlers with HIV or AIDS. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, TO INCLUDE THE HUMAN IMMUNE DEFICIENCY (HIV) VIRUS ON THE LIST OF INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOD SUPPLY, AND TO GRANT EMPLOYERS THE RIGHT TO REASSIGN FOOD-HANDLERS WITH THE HIV VIRUS OR AIDS.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1990-07-10 | To provide a private right of actions in the appropriate Federal District Court for employees of the Congress of the United States. — TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY (R, IA) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO PROVIDE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION IN THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1990-07-10 | To apply the rights and remedies of the Civil Rights Act of 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to the Senate. — TO TABLE THE FORD (D, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO MAKE APPLICABLE THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976, AND THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 TO THE SENATE.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to Table | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1990-06-28 | To provide additional protections for the civil rights of Americans by authorizing the imposition of the death penalty if death results during the commission of an act in violation of sections 241, 242, 245, and 247 of title 18, United States Code, relating to civil rights. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEATH PENALTY IN CASES WHERE DEATH RESULTS DURING THE COMMISSION OF AN ACT IN VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUDING CONSPIRACY AGAINST RIGHTS, DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW, FEDERAL PROTECTED ACTIVITIES, AND DAMAGE TO RELIGIOUS PROPERTY OR OBSTRUCTION OF PERSONS IN THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1990-06-12 | A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discrimination against blind individuals in air travel. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 341, AIR TRAVEL RIGHTS FOR THE BLIND, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ACT OF 1958 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN AIR TRAVEL. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 341 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture Motion | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1990-06-06 | A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. — TO TABLE THE HELMS (R, NC) MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO LANGUAGE IN THE CHAPMAN (D, TX) AMENDMENT TO S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES, TO ALLOW EMPLOYERS TO REFUSE TO ASSIGN WORKERS WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASES TO FOOD HANDLING JOBS.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1990-02-27 | To protect religious organizations from discrimination and to allow those religious organizations that choose to participate in programs contained in the Act to maintain religious identity. — TO AMEND S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1989, TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM DISCRIMINATION AND TO ALLOW THOSE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE ACT TO MAINTAIN RELIGIOUS IDENTITY.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1990-02-08 | A 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 Bill | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1990-02-08 | 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. — 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 Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1990-02-08 | To 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 Amendment | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1989-09-07 | A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. — TO PASS S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the Bill | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1989-09-07 | To require a judge to consider if a defendant who is accused of discrimination on the basis of disability has acted in good faith. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989, TO MAKE IT NECESSARY FOR A JUDGE TO DECIDE WHETHER SOMEONE ACCUSED OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BEHAVED IN GOOD FAITH.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1989-09-07 | To provide a refundable tax credit for the costs of small businesses complying with the public accommodations requirement. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989, TO PROVIDE A TAX BREAK FOR SMALL BUSINESSES COMPLYING WITH THE PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS SECTION OF THE BILL. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-08-02 | TO PASS HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT, 1988, A BILL TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HUD WITH NEW REVISED PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE RENTAL OR SALE OF HOUSING AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING BASED ON A HANDICAP OR BECAUSE A FAMILY HAS YOUNG CHILDREN.H.R. 1158 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-08-02 | TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NEW MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS THAT WOULD HAVE TO COMPLY WITH BUILDING REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD HELP THE HANDICAPPED.H.R. 1158 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-08-02 | TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD HELP THE HANDICAPPED WOULD NOT BE ACTIVATED IF THEY INCREASED THE COST OF THE HOUSING.H.R. 1158 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-08-01 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO RE-ESTABLISH VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PREVENTING THE FEDERAL COURTS FROM HEARING CASES ON THE GROUNDS OF SEPARATION OF POWERS.H.R. 1158 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-08-01 | TO AMEND HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO CLARIFY THAT A TRANSVESTITE CAN NOT BE REGARDED AS A HANDICAPPED PERSON IN ORDER TO GAIN PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.H.R. 1158 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-07-11 | TO AMEND HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXEMPT LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-07-08 | TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1988-07-08 | TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND WAS CHALLENGED AS LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE RULING OF THE CHAIR WAS UPHELD.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-04-20 | TO PASS HR 442, WARTIME REPARATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE MONETARY PAYMENTS TO JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II, TO APOLOGIZE FOR THEIR INTERNMENT, AND TO COMPENSATE THE ALEUTS FOR THEIR RELOCATION DURING WORLD WAR II.H.R. 442 · 100th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1988-04-20 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO DELAY PAYMENTS TO JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II UNTIL JAPAN COMPENSATED THE FAMILIES OF AMERICANS KILLED AT PEARL HARBOR.S. 1009 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-04-20 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO STIPULATE THAT NO FUNDS BE AUTHORIZED DURING ANY YEAR IN WHICH THERE WAS A FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT.S. 1009 · 100th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1988-04-20 | TO TABLE THE HECHT, NV AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO STOP AUTHORIZATION OF MONETARY PAYMENTS FOR JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II.S. 1009 · 100th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1988-03-22 | TO ADOPT, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, A BILL TO RESTORE BROAD COVERAGE OF FOUR CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS BY DECLARING THAT IF ONE PART OF AN INSTITUTION RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS, THEN THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE. TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATE, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, OVERRODE THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO PASS S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, A BILL TO RESTORE THE BROAD COVERAGE AND CLARIFY FOUR CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS BY PROVIDING THAT IF ONE PART OF AN INSTITUTION IS FEDERALLY FUNDED, THEN THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO INCREASE EXEMPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE ACT, WITH REGARDS TO HANDICAPPED ACCESS PROVISIONS.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO ALLOW INSTITUTION-WIDE APPLICATION OF THE ACT IN EDUCATION, BUT TO RETAIN PREVIOUS COVERAGE FOR ALL OTHER ENTITIES.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FEDERALLY-FUNDED INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PERFORM OR PAY FOR AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO CLARIFY THAT NO PART OF THE LEGISLATION REQUIRES ANY INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PAY FOR OR PERFORM AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1988-01-28 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPAND THE "RELIGIOUS TENETS" EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE CLOSELY IDENTIFIED WITH, NOT JUST CONTROLLED BY, SUCH TENETS.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-01-27 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESTRICT COVERAGE TO ONLY THE PARTICULAR SCHOOL RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND NOT THE ENTIRE SCHOOL SYSTEM.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1988-01-27 | TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESTRICT COVERAGE OF THE ACT TO ONLY THOSE PARTS OF A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1988-01-27 | TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESCIND A PROVISION PERMITTING TEMPORARY OWNERSHIP OF NEWSPAPERS AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE SAME CITY.S. 557 · 100th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1987-09-30 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 2713, THE FISCAL 1988 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION, WHICH WOULD CURTAIL FUNDING UNLESS A LOCAL LAW PROHIBITING INSURANCE COMPANY DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE WHO HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE AIDS VIRUS IS REPEALED.H.R. 2713 · 100th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1986-08-01 | TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC)-DENTON, AL) AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 668, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT INCREASE BILL. THE HELMS-DENTON AMENDMENT WOULD VOID DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW 6-170 (THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE ACT OF 1986) BANNING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS TESTING POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS CAUSING ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS), EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE 6, 1986.99th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1985-09-10 | TO TABLE, S 47, A BILL TO PREVENT FEDERAL COURTS, INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT, FROM DECIDING CASES INVOLVING SCHOOL PRAYER.S. 47 · 99th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1984-10-02 | TO TABLE THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1984-09-29 | TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1984-09-27 | TO DETERMINE IF THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. H. J. RES. 648 MAKES CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (RULED GERMANE)98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-11-14 | TO PASS H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1988. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1983-11-14 | TO TABLE THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1988. THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO INSTITUTION THAT RECEIVES FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL WITHHOLD FROM A HANDICAPPED INFANT NUTRITIONAL SUSTENANCE OR MEDICAL OR (CONTINUED) SURGICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED TO CORRECT A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IF (1) THE WITHHOLDING IS BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE INFANT IS HANDICAPPED, AND (2) THE HANDICAP DOES NOT RENDER TREATMENT MEDICALLY CONTRA-INDICATED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1983-11-10 | TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 413. THE HELMS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THE RESOLUTION MAY BE USED TO CARRY OUT THE PROPOSED INTERNAL REVENUE PROCEDURES ON PRIVATE TAX-EXEMPT SCHOOLS, NOR TO CARRY OUT ANY REGULATION, REQUIREMENT, POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR COURT ORDER THAT, ON ACCOUNT OF THE DATE OF A CHURCH'S OR SCHOOL'S ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OR OF ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, CREATES A LEGAL INTERENCE OR PRESUMPTION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BY ANY CHURCH OR ANY RELIGIOUS, CHURCH-OPERATED, OR PRIVATE SCHOOL HAVING A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 2398th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1983-11-10 | TO AMEND H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, COMPOSED OF EIGHT MEMBERS, FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1983-10-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 3706 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE EAST SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT, INSTEAD OF A NATIONAL PAID HOLIDAY COMMEMORATING THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, THERE BE A NATIONAL, NONPAID HOLIDAY, CALLED NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS DAY TO BE OBSERVED ON THE DAY OF JAMES MADISON'S BIRTHDAY WHICH IS MARCH 16. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 3706 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-10-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 3706 TO MAKE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS DAY ON MARCH 16 OF EACH YEAR A NATIONAL HOLIDAY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 3706 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-04-28 | TO AMEND S.529, A BILL TO REVISE AND REFORM THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, BY TERMINATING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS IF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS THAT A PATTERN OF DISCRIMINATION HAS RESULTED FROM CARRYING OUT SUCH PROVISIONS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 529 · 98th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1982-06-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 3112 TO MAKE THE NEW BAILOUT STANDARD EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST 6, 1982; TO STRIKE THE PROVISION REGARDING NO FINAL JUDGMENT OF VOTING DISCRIMINATION HAVING BEEN HANDED DOWN BY ANY U.S. COURT FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINAL JUDGMENT OF ANY U.S. COURT HAD BEEN ENTERED THAT DENIALS OR ABRIDGEMENTS OF RIGHT TO VOTE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, OR MEMBERSHIP IN LANGUAGE MINORITY HAVE BEEN PERPETRATED BY STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION (OR WITHIN STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITH ITS KNOWLEDGE OR ACQUIESCENCE); THAT NO FEDERAL EXAMINERS FOR PURPOSE OF REGISTERING VOTERS COULD HAVE BEEN SENT INTO STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR 10 YEARS; THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL VOTING LAW CHANGES TO PRECLEARANCE HAD BEEN IMPLEMENTED AGAINST THE LAW; THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL OBJECTIONS HAD BEEN INTERPOSED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THAT STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HAD ONLY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTIVE EFFORTS; THAT SECOND-PARTY INTERVENTION IN SUCH ACTIONS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE; AND THAT DECLARATORY JUDGMENT FOR BAILOUT COULD BE REOPENED FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS (RATHER THAN 10 YEARS) UPON MOTION ONLY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IF HE ALLEGES CONDUCT HAS OCCURED WHICH, HAD IT OCCURED DURING 10 YEARS PRECEDING BAILOUT, THE DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN PRECLUDED. SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 3112 · 97th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1982-06-17 | TO AMEND S. 1992 TO STRIKE SECTION 3 FROM THE BILL WHICH ALLOWS SOME VIOLATIONS OF VOTING RIGHTS TO BE PROVEN SOLEY BY SHOWING THAT A PARTICULAR ELECTION PROCEDURE RESULTS IN DISCRIMINATION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33S. 1992 · 97th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1982-03-02 | TO AGREE TO S. RES. 330, A CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF LECH WALESA. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 330 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-02-24 | TO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE GORTON AMENDMENT TO THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 951 IS GERMANE AND IN ORDER. THE GORTON AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION WHICH WOULD SECURE THE RIGHT OF STUDENTS ENTITLED TO EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS TO BE FREE FROM PURPOSEFUL DISCRIMINATION AND SEGREGATION AND TO BE TREATED IN A RACIALLY NEUTRAL MANNER WITH REGARD TO THEIR ASSIGNMENT TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDING FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT FORBIDS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FROM MAINTAINING ACTIONS WHICH REQUIRE MANDATORY BUSING, AND IT LIMITS THE POWER OF THE COURTS TO ORDER BUSING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22,23,24S. 951 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-08-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE IRS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ALLEGEDLY NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL DEREGULATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1980-08-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO PROMULGATE ANY REGULATION TO REQUIRE FIRMS TO ALTER THEIR VESTING PROCEDURES FOR PENSION PLANS IF THERE IS IS EVIDENCE OF DISCRIMINATION AMONG GROUPS OF EMPLOYEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1980-07-24 | TO AMEND MADIGAN SUBSTITUTE TO FLORIO AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7235, RAIL DEREGULATION, BY INSURING THAT ANY PERSON, PLACE, PORT, OR TRAFFIC IS NOT SUBJECTED TO UNREASONABLE DISCRIMINATION BY A RAIL CARRIER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7235 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1980-06-11 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 5200, A BILL AMENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968 TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5200 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-05-21 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 656, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5200, REVISING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING UNDER THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 656 · 96th Congress | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1980-02-05 | TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 272, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ANDREI SAKHAROV SHOULD BE RELEASED FROM INTERNAL EXILE AND URGING THE PRESIDENT TO PROTEST THE CONTINUED SUPPRESSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE SOVIET UNION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 272 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-11-13 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 200, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO THE BALTIC STATES AND WITH RESPECT TO SOVIET CLAIMS OF CITIZENSHIP OVER CERTAIN U.S. CITIZENS. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 200 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-07-31 | TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 80, AUTHORIZING A BUST OR STATUE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TO BE PLACED IN THE CAPITOL. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 80 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-06-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PERMITTING A MAJORITY OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITIES TO VETO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATIONS, EXCEPT FOR RULES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-06-12 | TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY DELETING THE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS TO COLLECT DATA REQUIRED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, TO HIRE AND SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES,AND TO CONTRACT OUT FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1979-06-08 | TO PASS H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2641 · 96th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1979-06-08 | TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDED AN AUTHORIZATION CEILING OF $14 MILLION; THE SENSEBRENNER AMENDMENT REDUCED THE CEILING TO $11,372,000. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2641 · 96th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1979-06-08 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 272, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 272 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1979-05-23 | TO PASS H.R. 10, A BILL AUTHORIZING ACTIONS FOR REDRESS IN CASES INVOLVING DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS SECURED OR PROTECTED BY U. S. LAWS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 10 · 96th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1979-05-16 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 241, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10, A BILL FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 241 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-10-14 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12467, THE BILL EXTENDING CERTAIN PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1972 FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS.H.R. 12467 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1978-10-12 | TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12929, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #110 TO THE BILL. SENATE AMENDMENT #110 PROHIBITS THE USE OF THESE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADMISSION POLICIES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.H.R. 12929 · 95th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1978-09-19 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12326, THE BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE PROGRAMS OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT.H.R. 12326 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1978-09-06 | TO AMEND H.R. 12432, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS, BY PROHIBITING THE COMMISSION FROM STUDYING AND APPRAISING ABORTION POLICIES AND ABORTION LAWS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY.H.R. 12432 · 95th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1978-07-28 | TO AMEND H.R. 12432 BY PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF FROM LOBBYING FOR ANY LEGISLATION ON THE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEVEL.H.R. 12432 · 95th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1978-07-28 | TO AGREE TO SEVERAL AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 12432. THE BUTLER AMENDMENTS STRIKE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS TO STUDY DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AGE OR HANDICAPS.H.R. 12432 · 95th Congress | Nay | Broaden protections |
| 1978-07-28 | THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12432, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.H.R. 12432 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-07-28 | TO PASS H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS LIVING IN STATE-RUN INSTITUTIONS FOR THE MENTALLY-IMPAIRED, IN JAILS, IN JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS, AND IN NURSING HOMES.H.R. 9400 · 95th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1978-07-28 | THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS.H.R. 9400 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-07-18 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6075, THE BILL AMENDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 SO AS TO PROHIBIT JOB DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASES OF PREGNANCY.H.R. 6075 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1978-07-12 | TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 95, A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE TRIALS OF ANATOLY SHCHARANSKY, VIKTORAS PETKUS, AND ALEKSANDR ILYICH GINZBURG AND URGING THE U.S.S.R. TO SEEK A HUMANITARIAN RESOLUTION TO THESE CASES.S.Con.Res. 95 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-07-12 | TO TABLE THE ASHBROOK APPEAL OF A RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SUSTAINED A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE ASHBROOK MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. CON. RES. 95 TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT STATING THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE U.S. REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SALT TALKS SHOULD BE WITHDRAWN AS FURTHER EVIDENCE OF U.S. COMMITMENT TO THIS RESOLUTION. S. CON. RES. 95 IS A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE TRIALS OF ANATOLY SHCHARANSKY, VIKTORAS PETKUS, AND ALEKSANDR ILYICH GINZBURG.S.Con.Res. 95 · 95th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1978-06-26 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1235, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 12432, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITONAL FIVE YEARS.H.Res. 1235 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-05-25 | TO AMEND H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS, BY REINSTATING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD EXTEND COVERAGE UNDER THIS ACT TO PERSONS IN PRISONS, JAILS AND OTHER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. (AN AMENDMENT PREVIOUSLY PASSED BY THE HOUSE ON MAY 1, 1978 HAD DELETED COVERAGE TO PERSONS IN PRISONS, JAILS, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. SEE RC 267.) THE RAILSBACK COMPROMISE AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDES THAT THE U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL CAN NOT INITIATE A SUIT ON BEHALF OF PRISONERS UNLESS THE COURT HAS REFERRED A FORMAL COMPLAINT OR PETITION TO HIM.H.R. 9400 · 95th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1978-05-18 | TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 624, THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD CONTINUE TO OPPOSE THE IMPRISONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SOVIET HELSINKI GROUPS, AND THAT THE HELSINKI FINAL ACT, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL LAW, DOES GUARANTEE THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC GROUPS IN THE U.S.S.R. TO PROMOTE OBSERVANCE OF THE HELSINKI AGREEMENT.H.Con.Res. 624 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-05-16 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12467, THE BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.H.R. 12467 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1978-05-01 | TO AMEND H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS, BY DELETING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD MAKE THE LEGISLATION APPLICABLE TO PERSONS IN JAILS, PRISONS OR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.H.R. 9400 · 95th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1978-04-25 | TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 573, THE RESOLUTION DENOUNCING THE GOVERNMENT OF CAMBODIA FOR ITS DISREGARD FOR BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.H.Con.Res. 573 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1978-03-21 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5383, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.H.R. 5383 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1977-09-09 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 738, THE RULE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5383, THE BILL AMENDING THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967 BY RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE FROM 65 TO 70 FOR ALL NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE ACT.H.Res. 738 · 95th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1977-05-23 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5645, A BILL INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS.H.R. 5645 · 95th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1977-05-09 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6668. THIS BILL EXTENDS FOR SIX MONTHS THE DATE UPON WHICH THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS MUST FILE ITS REPORT ON AGE DISCRIMINATION AND ALSO EXTENDS THE COMMODITIES PROVISION OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965.H.R. 6668 · 95th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1976-10-01 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1591, THE RULE TO CONSIDER S. 2278, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ATTTORNEYS' FEES AWARDS ACT OF 1976.H.Res. 1591 · 94th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1976-05-12 | TO AMEND H. R. 12851, BY EXEMPTING FRATERNITES AND SORORITIES FROM TITLE IX JURISDICTION. (RELATING TO SEX DISCRIMINATION.)H.R. 12851 · 94th Congress | Yea | Narrow protections |
| 1976-03-09 | TO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6516, THE EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT, A BILL AMENDING TITLE VII OF THE CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT TO INCLUDE DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND AGE.H.R. 6516 · 94th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1975-10-28 | TO PASS H.R. 6227, A BILL TO PROVIDE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR MISCONDUCT THE RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION.H.R. 6227 · 94th Congress | Nay | Narrow protections |
| 1975-07-29 | TO PASS H.R. 7217, A BILL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.H.R. 7217 · 94th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
| 1975-07-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 7217, A BILL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, BY SUBSTITUTING A NEW FORMULA FOR AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO THE STATE FOR EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED.H.R. 7217 · 94th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1975-04-10 | TO PASS H.R. 4005 AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION ACT.H.R. 4005 · 94th Congress | Yea | Broaden protections |
