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Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley on Criminal Justice

RepublicanIA

Criminal Justice266 votes · 66.4/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

444 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 266 of them counted toward the score above: 59 toward “Reform-oriented” and 207 toward “Punitive”.

The other 178 did not count: 178 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 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
2011-01-26A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.S.Res. 14 · 112th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2009-04-28A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2009-04-27A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2009-04-23To limit the amount that may be deducted from proceeds due to the United States under the False Claims Act for purposes of compensating private intervenors to the greater of $50,000,000 or 300 percent of the expenses and costs of the intervenor.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-04-22To establish the Financial Markets Commission, and for other purposes.S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-04-22To modify the definition of the term "obligation".S. 386 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-29A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2006-07-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2006-07-25To punish parents who have committed incest.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
2006-07-25To authorize grants to carry out programs to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies, and for other purposes.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-02A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-01A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaPunitive
2006-02-02A bill to amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.H.R. 4659 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2005-12-16A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.H.R. 3199 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
2004-05-10A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.S.Res. 356 · 108th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2004-04-22A bill to protect crime victims' rights.S. 2329 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2004-03-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2004-03-25To provide for domestic violence prevention.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2004-03-25In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-10-21A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2003-09-17A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionYeaPunitive
2003-04-10An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.S. 151 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaPunitive
2003-03-13A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2003-03-12In the nature of a substitute.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-12To express the sense of the Senate concerning the decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-12A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayReform-oriented
2003-03-12In the nature of a substitute.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-11To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2003-02-24An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.S. 151 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2003-01-21A bill to enhance the operation of the AMBER Alert communications network in order to facilitate the recovery of abducted children, to provide for enhanced notification on highways of alerts and information on such children, and for other purposes.S. 121 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2002-10-03A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2215 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-14A bill to implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings to strengthen criminal laws relating to attacks on places of public use, to implement the International Convention of the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to combat terrorism and defend the Nation against terrorist acts, and for other purposes.H.R. 3275 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2002-06-11A bill to provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 625 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayReform-oriented
2001-10-25A bill to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes.H.R. 3162 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2001-10-11A bill to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes.S. 1510 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
2001-10-11To modify the provisions relating to access to business records under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.S. 1510 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
2001-10-11To limit the roving wiretap authority under FISA.S. 1510 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
2001-10-11To make amendments to the provision relating to interception of computer trespasser communications.S. 1510 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2001-09-25To strike section 821 of the bill, which would revise requirements relating to the purchase of Federal Prison Industries products by the Department of Defense.S. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2001-09-12A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the Unites States on September 11, 2001.S.J.Res. 22 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2000-09-13To require that the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China has responded to inquiries regarding certain people who have been detained or imprisoned and has made substantial progress in releasing from prison people incarcerated for organizing independent trade unions.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-12To require the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China is in compliance with certain Memoranda of Understanding regarding prohibition on import and export of prison labor products and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-04-25A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.S.J.Res. 3 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1999-10-21A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-21To express the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should fully support the economic, educational and medical requirements of families with special needs children.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1999-10-21To provide for certain disclosures and limitations with respect to the transference of human fetal tissue.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-21To express the sense of Congress in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1999-10-21To express the sense of Congress in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-20To provide for a complete substitute.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-20To express the sense of Congress concerning Roe v. Wade and partial birth abortion bans.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-10-20A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1999-10-20A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaPunitive
1999-09-14A joint resolution deploring the actions of President Clinton regarding granting clemency to FALN terrorists.S.J.Res. 33 · 106th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaPunitive
1999-09-13A joint resolution deploring the actions of President Clinton regarding granting clemency to FALN terrorists.S.J.Res. 33 · 106th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
1999-07-28In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1501 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
1999-07-22To clarify the treatment of juveniles and the mentally ill by the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995S. 1217 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-20A bill to reduce violent juvenile crime, promote accountability by rehabilitation of juvenile criminals, punish and deter violent gang crime, and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayReform-oriented
1999-05-20To establish a 21st century community policing initiative.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1999-05-20To establish a commission to study the motion picture industry and make recommendations to Congress and the President to promote accountability in the motion picture industry in order to reduce juvenile access to violent, pornographic, or other harmful material in motion pictures.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-20To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 to authorize schools to apply appropriate discipline measures in cases where students have firearms, and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1999-05-20To regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1999-05-20To reverse provisions relating to pawn and other gun transactions.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-19To reduce both juvenile crime and the risk that youth will become victims of crime and to improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-19To discourage the promotion of violence in motion pictures and television productions.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-19To make an amendment with respect to disproportionate minority confinement.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-19To encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1999-05-19To provide for 100,000 additional school counselors.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-19Relating to the placement of a disclaimer on materials produced, procured or disseminated as a result of funds made available under this Act.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-18To reduce violent juvenile crime by encouraging States to prosecute violent armed juveniles as adults.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1999-05-18To limit the effects of domestic violence on the lives of children.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-18To provide for injunctive relief in Federal district court to enforce State laws relating to the interstate transporation of intoxicating liquor.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-18To combat gang violence and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1999-05-18To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the provision of a secure gun storage safety device in connection with the transfer of a handgun.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-18To allow the erecting of an appropriate and constitutional permanent memorial on the campus of any public school to honor students and teachers who have been murdered at school, and to allow students, faculty, and administrative staff of a public school to hold an appropriate and constitutional memorial service on their campus to honor students and teachers who have been murdered at their school.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-14To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the transfer of firearms over the Internet, and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-14To make an amendment with respect to effective gun law enforcement, enhanced penalties, and facilitation of background checks at gun shows.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-13To make an amendment with respect to effective gun law enforcement, enhanced penalties, and facilitation of background checks at gun shows.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-05-13Relating to assault weapons.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-05-13To amend chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for the unlawful use by or transfer to juveniles of a handgun, ammunition, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or semiautomatic assault weapons, and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1999-05-13To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require that the broadcast of violent video programming be limited to hours when children are not reasonably likely to comprise a substantial portion of the audience.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-05-13Relating to the availability of Internet filtering and screening software.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-12To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to preserve privacy and property rights, prohibit the collection of fees, and the retention of information in connection with background checks of law abiding citizens acquiring firearms.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-12To regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-12Relating to telecast material, video games, Internet content, and music lyrics.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-12To promote effective law enforcement.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-11To make amendments with respect to grants to prosecutors' offices to combat gang crime and youth violence, juvenile accountability block grants, and the extension of Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund, and for other purposes.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1999-05-11To provide resources and services to enhance school safety and reduce youth violence.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaPunitive
1999-05-11To maximize local flexibility in responding to the threat of juvenile violence through the implementation of effective school violence prevention and safety programs.S. 254 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1998-09-22A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S. 1645, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAKING MINORS ACROSS STATE LINES TO AVOID LAWS REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN ABORTION DECISIONS.)S. 1645 · 105th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1998-09-18A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. — (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING HAVING NOT VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS, UPON RECONSIDERATION, WAS REJECTED, AND THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT WAS SUSTAINED.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaPunitive
1998-09-16A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO ADJOURN.)S. 1645 · 105th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-16A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT AT ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.)S. 1645 · 105th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-16A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT AT ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.)S. 1645 · 105th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-11A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1645, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAKING MINORS ACROSS STATE LINES TO AVOID LAWS REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN ABORTION DECISIONS.)S. 1645 · 105th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaPunitive
1998-02-11A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer technology for purposes of human cloning. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1601.)S. 1601 · 105th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
1997-05-20A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. — (SENATE PASSED H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1997-05-15To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the performance of an abortion where the fetus is determined to be viable. — (SENATE REJECTED DASCHLE AMENDMENT NO. 289, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1997-05-15To prohibit certain abortions. — (SENATE REJECTED FEINSTEIN AMENDMENT NO. 288, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable

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.