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Roger William Jepsen on Education

RepublicanIA

Education20 votes · 47.6/100 consistent
Expand federal roleReduce federal role

35 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Education. 20 of them counted toward the score above: 9 toward “Expand federal role” and 11 toward “Reduce federal role”.

The other 15 did not count: 14 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one 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
1984-06-27TO TABLE THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO S. 1285, A BILL AUTHORIZING $425 MILLION AND $450 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1984 AND 1985, RESPECTIVELY, TO UPGRADE INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE NATION'S INSTITUTIONS, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING (CONTINUED) PROGRAMS. THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT ENCOURAGES THE USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS FOR THE CARE OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1285 · 98th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1984-06-27TO AMEND S. 1285, A BILL AUTHORIZING $425 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $540 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1985 TO UPGRADE INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE HATFIELD AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO DENY EQUAL ACCESS TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHO WISH TO MEET VOLUNTARILY FOR RELIGIOUS (CONTINUED) PURPOSES. THE AMENDMENT ALSO PROVIDES DISTRICT COURTS WITH JURISDICTION OVER EQUAL ACCESS VIOLATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1285 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1984-06-06TO AMEND S. 1285, A BILL AUTHORIZING $425 MILLION AND $450 (CONTINUED) MILLION IN FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1984 AND 1985, RESPECTIVELY, TO UPGRADE INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE NATION'S INSTITUTIONS, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE BAKER AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES $75 MILLION FOR EACH OF THE FISCAL YEARS 1984, 1985, AND 1986 AS A PROGRAM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MAGNET SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1285 · 98th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1983-11-16TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 290, A MEASURE (CONTINUED) PERMITTING FREE ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF THE PERSONAL EFFECTS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER RELATED ARTICLES OF FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS, AND OTHER ACCREDITED MEMBERS OF DELEGATIONS INVOLVED IN THE GAMES OF THE XXIII OLYMPIAD TO BE HELD IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1984. THE DOLE AMENDMENT PROVIDES A REFUNDABLE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION. (MOTION PASSED)98th CongressNayExpand federal role
1981-12-09TO PASS S.RES.218 AS AMENDED RETAINING NUTRITIONAL GOALS IN THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED).S.Res. 218 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-09TO AMEND S.CON.RES.50, A BILL REAFFIRMING THE PROVISIONS OF S.CON.RES. 115, SETTING FORTH RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF TOTAL BUDGET OUTLAYS, FEDERAL REVENUES, AND NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 1982, 1983, AND 1984. THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT (1)PROMPT CONGRESSIONAL ACTION IS REQUIRED TO BRING INTEREST RATES DOWN, DECREASE UNEMPLOYMENT, DECREASE INFLATION SUBSTANTIALLY AND TO BALANCE THE BUDGET IN FISCAL YEAR 1984; THAT THE BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 1982, A COMBINED REVISED SECOND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 THAT SHALL BALANCE REVENUES AND OUTLAYS; (2) FEDERAL OUTLAYS BE REDUCED AND THE FEDERAL BUDGET BE BALANCED THROUGH SPENDING REDUCTIONS IN ALL PARTS OF THE BUDGET, INCLUDING ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS AND REVENUE INCREASES ACHIEVED OTHER THAN THROUGH CHANGES IN THE ACCELERATED COST RECOVERY TAX ACT; AND (3)PLAN SUBMITTED BY COMMITTEES SHOULD BE A BALANCED PLAN WHICH PROVIDES FOR FEDERAL OUTLAYS NO GREATER THAN 20.5 PERCENT OF GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT IN FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION PASSED).S.Con.Res. 115 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE GARN AMENDMENT TO THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE MEANING OF "QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL LOAN" ANY LOAN FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, ANY LOAN FOR ACQUISITION OF AN AUTOMOBILE, ANY SMALL BUSINESS LOAN, AND ANY STUDENT LOAN. THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT LIMITED THE EXCLUSION ON THE SAVINGS CERTIFICATES TO CERTIFICATES, THE DEPOSITS ON WHICH ARE USED FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FINANCING. (MOTION FAILED0 SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayExpand federal role
1981-05-21TO AMEND H. R. 3512 BY RESTORING FUNDS FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF DEVELOPING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN TITLE III OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 5H.R. 3512 · 97th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1981-05-11TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 19 TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR WATER PROJECTS BY $200 MILLION, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND THE GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM BY $100 MILLION EACH. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S.Con.Res. 19 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-25TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5192, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL 1984 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1980-09-04TO TABLE PELL MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5192, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL 1984 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-04TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5192, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL 1984 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1980-07-24TO AMEND S. 2675, CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM, BY PERMITTING THE (CONTINUED) STATES TO CONSOLIDATE AND REORGANIZE CERTAIN FOOD PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEEDY PERSONS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2675 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1980-07-24TO AMEND S. 2675, CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, BY INSURING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR ACT IS PROPERLY ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CONGRESSIONAL INTENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2675 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-24TO TABLE COCHRAN AMENDMENT TO S. 2675, FISCAL 1981 AUTHORIZATION FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, THAT PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICATION FORM FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966 SHALL ONLY SHOW THE APPLICABLE INCOME GUIDELINES FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR WITH A NOTATION THAT THE GUIDELINES VARY ACCORDING TO FAMILY SIZE. (MOTION FAILED; AMENDMENT SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED)S. 2675 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-24TO PASS H.R. 5192, CONTAINING TEXT OF S. 1839, HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1839 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1980-06-24TO AMEND S. 1839, HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION, BY RECAPTURING THE INTEREST SUBSIDY PAID ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1839 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1980-06-24TO AMEND S. 1839, HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION, BY LIMITING THE ELIGIBLE EXPENSES OF EDUCATION WHICH IN PART ARE MADE UP OF PELL GRANTS TO $1500. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1839 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1980-06-23TO AMEND S. 1839, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL 1984 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BY PROVIDING A SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS THAT TRADITIONALLY SERVE SUBSTANTIAL NUMBERS OF BLACK STUDENTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1839 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-09-24TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 210, ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-04-30TO PASS S. 210, ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-04-30TO TABLE AN APPEAL ON THE RULING OF THE CHAIR CONCERNING THE HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT TO S. 210 RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM GUIDELINES. THE CHAIR RULED THE HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT OUT OF ORDER. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-30TO AMEND S. 210 BY TERMINATING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SIX YEARS AFTER THE ELECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT. (MOTION FAIL SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-04-30TO TABLE AN APPEAL ON THE RULING OF THE CHAIR CONCERNING THE JEPSON AMENDMENT TO S. 210. THE JEPSON AMENDMENT, RULED NOT GERMANE, REQUIRED THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN RULES CONCERNING UNION AFFILIATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-30TO AMEND S. 210 BY REQUIRING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT BEFORE STUDENTS COULD PARTICIPATE IN SEX EDUCATION CLASSES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-30TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 210. THE SCHWEICKER AMENDMENT RESTRUCTURES THE EDUCATION DIVISION OF HEW AND PROVIDES FOR A NEW UNDERSECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE SECRETARY OF HEW. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-04-26TO AMEND S. 210 BY PROHIBITING THE PRESIDENT FROM TRANSFERRING ANY ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED BY THIS ACT, TO THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-04-26TO AMEND S. 210 BY DELETING THE TRANSFER OF THE FUNCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS SCHOOL SYSTEM TO THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-04-26TO TABLE THE MODIFIED HATCH AMENDMENT TO S. 210, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE MODIFIED HATCH AMENDMENT CALLS ON THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO INFORM AND ADVISE THE LOCAL UNITS ABOUT REGULATIONS AND PERMITS A MAJORITY OF LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITIES TO DISAPPROVE A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ITS PUBLICATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-04-09TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT AS AMENDED BY THE RIBICOFF AMENDMENT TO S. 210. (SEE RC 43) (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-09TO TABLE THE RIBICOFF AMENDMENT TO THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 210. THE RIBICOFF AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE UNDERSECRETARY TO CONSULT WITH THE SECRETARY CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EDUCATION. (SEE RC 37) (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-09TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 210 WAS AGREED TO. (SEE RC 37). (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-09TO TABLE THE RIBICOFF MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S.210 WAS AGREED TO. (SEE RC 37) (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-05TO AMEND S.210 BY RESTORING THE RIGHT OF VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-05TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S.210, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE HELMS AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE THE RIGHT OF VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable

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