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Tom Latham on Financial Regulation

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Financial Regulation131 votes · 48.2/100 consistent
RegulateDeregulate

327 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Financial Regulation. 131 of them counted toward the score above: 51 toward “Regulate” and 80 toward “Deregulate”.

The other 196 did not count: 195 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
1998-06-10H.R.3150 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE; RESTORE THE RIGHT TO COUNT DEBT AS DISPOSABLE INCOME; STRIKE PAPERWORK AND BUREAUCRATIC BURDENS AND RIGID DEADLINES WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE IMPOSED ON LARGER BUSINESSES; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW A CREDITOR TO VIOLATE THE AUTOMATIC STAY; PROHIBIT A SMALL BUSINESS FROM FILING A NEW PETITION FOR TWO YEARS AFTER A CASE WAS DISMISSED; AND REQUIRE A SUCCESSOR ENTITY TO BRING FORWARD A PLAN CAPABLE OF CONFIRMATION IN ORDER TO FILE THE CASE. .)H.R. 3150 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1998-05-13Financial Services Competition Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 10, TO ENHANCE COMPETITION IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING A PRUDENTIAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE AFFILIATION OF BANKS, SECURITIES FIRMS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaDeregulate
1998-05-13(HOUSE AGREED TO THE METCALF AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS THE RETENTION OF "FEDERAL" IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION THAT IS CONVERTED FROM A FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO A NATIONAL BANK OR A STATE BANK. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-13(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE FDIC ON THE BANK INSURANCE FUND AND THE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE FUND WITH RESPECT TO SIZE, RISK, CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF FUNDS BY NUMBER AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA, AND ISSUES AND FINDINGS RELATED TO THE PLANNED MERGER OF THE FUNDS. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-13(HOUSE AGREED TO KINGSTON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A GAO STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT ENACTMENT WILL HAVE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF $100 MILLION OR LESS. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-13(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANDFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRegulate
1998-05-13(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LEACH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRegulate
1998-05-13(HOUSE REJECTED THE BAKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR FDIC INSURED DEPOSITARY INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF LESS THAN $100 MILLION; ESTABLISHES A THREE YEAR SUNSET ON THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BANK ACQUIRE AN INSURANCE AGENCY THAT IS AT LEAST TWO YEARS OLD AND PROVIDES THAT STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS CAN EXEMPT A BANK FROM THIS REQUIREMENT; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SECTION 104(B)(2)(A) RELATING TO THE USE OF THE ILLINOIS LAW IN ESTABLISHING A SAFE HARBOR FOR THE REGULATION OF INSURANCE SALES AND SOLICITATION ACTIVITY; PROHIBITS THE ACQUISITION OF A UNITARY THRIFT BY AN UNREGULATED NONFINANCIAL COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZES SUBSIDIARIES OF NATIONAL BANKS TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDeregulate
1998-05-13(HOUSE REJECTED THE LAFALCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBSIDIARIES OF BANKS TO ENGAGE IN ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH AN OPERATING SUBSIDIARY STRUCTURE; ENSURES THAT CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS ACCEDE TO THE STRONGER OF STATE OR FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMER AND INTERIM REPORTS FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON CONSUMER PRIVACY ISSUES. .)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1998-05-13H.R.10 BY LEACH (R-IA) -- FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES EACH FINANCIAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REVIEW CONSUMER FEE DISCLOSURES FOR ACCURACY, SIMPLICITY, AND COMPLETENESS; PROVIDES THE SEC WITH BACKUP AUTHORITY TO INSPECT ANY WHOLESALE FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION; ALLOWS FEDERAL REGULATORS TO JOINTLY PREEMPT STATE LAW THAT AFFORD LESS CONSUMER PROTECTION THAN FEDERAL REGULATIONS; CLARIFIES LANGUAGE TO PREEMPT STATE LAWS WHICH PREVENT OR SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERE WITH NATIONAL BANK ACTIVITIES OR AFFILIATIONS TO MAKE IT MORE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT LAW AND THE BARNETT BANK OF MARION COUNTY SUPREME COURT CASE; PRESERVES CURRENT LEGAL STANDARDS GOVERNING BANK INSURANCE SALES; PROVIDES FOR INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION TO ENCOURAGE COORDINATION AND SHARING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO IMPROVE THE SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS; PERMITS BANKS TO CHARGE UNLIMITED FEES FOR SERVICES IN THEIR TRUST DEPARTMENT INCLUDING STOCK PURCHASE PLANS AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE FTC AND ATTORNEY GENERAL IN ANTITRUST REGULATION; CLARIFIES THE JURISDICTION OF THE FTC AND PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES; CLARIFIES THAT CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND SECURITIES FIRMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE HART-SCOTT-RODINO ANTITRUST REVIEW; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMERS; CLARIFIES THE TYPE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE SOLD BY BANKS; SPECIFIES THAT A QUALIFIED INVESTOR INCLUDES THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES, AND THE SEC ON THE EXTENT THAT SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED AS INTENDED BY THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT; AND REQUIRES AN INTERIM REPORT FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON PRIVACY ISSUES.)H.R. 10 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRegulate
1998-04-01Credit Union Membership Access Act — H.R.1151 BY LATOURETTE (R-OH) -- CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP ACCESS ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1151, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ACT TO CLARIFY EXISTING LAW AND RATIFY THE LONGSTANDING POLICY OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION BOARD WITH REGARD TO FIELD OF MEMBERSHIP OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS. .)H.R. 1151 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
1997-10-01SEC Authorization — H.R.1262 BY OXLEY (R-OH) -- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1262, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999. .)H.R. 1262 · 105th Congress · On motion to suspend the rules and passYeaRegulate
1997-09-23Abolish RTC Oversight Board — H.R.2343 BY LEACH (R-IA) -- THRIFT DEPOSITOR PROTECTION OVERSIGHT BOARD ABOLISHMENT ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2343, TO ABOLISH THE THRIFT DEPOSITOR PROTECTION OVERSIGHT BOARD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.)H.R. 2343 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaDeregulate
1997-04-16Homeowner’s Insurance Protection Act — (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 607, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE WHICH IS REQUIRED BY A CREDITOR AS A CONDITION FOR ENTERING INTO A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE TRANSACTION. .)H.R. 607 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaRegulate
1996-07-23(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION WITH OFFSETTING REDUCTIONS FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND, FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM, PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, COURTS OF APPEALS AND DISTRICT COURTS, STATE DEPARTMENT DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS, BANKRUPTCY REVIEW COMMISSION, AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.)H.R. 3814 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1996-06-19Securities Amendments of 1996 — H.R.3005 BY FIELDS, JACK (R-TX) -- NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 CAPITAL MARKETS EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1996 INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996 INVESTMENT ADVISERS SUPERVISION COORDINATION ACT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3005, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND CAPITAL FORMATION IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, AND TO AMEND THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 TO PROMOTE MORE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF MUTUAL FUNDS, PROTECT INVESTORS, AND PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME REGULATION.)H.R. 3005 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaDeregulate
1995-12-20Securities Litigation Reform Act — H.R.1058 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-67, APPROVED BY OVERRIDE OF VETO 12/22/95) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR, THE HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 1058, TO REFORM FEDERAL SECURITIES LITIGATION.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · Passage, objections of the President NotwithstandingYeaDeregulate
1995-12-06Securities Litigation Reform Act — H.R.1058 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-67, APPROVED BY OVERRIDE OF VETO 12/22/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1058, TO REFORM FEDERAL SECURITIES LITIGATION.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaDeregulate
1995-11-28Philanthropy Protection Act — H.R.2519 BY FIELDS, JACK (R-TX) -- PHILANTHROPY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-62, APPROVED 12/8/95) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2519, TO FACILITATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BY CODIFYING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.)H.R. 2519 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaDeregulate
1995-03-08Securities Litigation Reform Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1058, TO REFORM FEDERAL SECURITIES LITIGATION.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaDeregulate
1995-03-08Securities Litigation Reform Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO REPLACE THE LOSER PAYS PROVISIONS AND TO PERMIT STATES AND LOCALITIES TO CONTINUE TO SUE UNDER EXISTING LAW FOR THREE YEARS.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDeregulate
1995-03-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE MANTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE THE "LOSER PAYS" REQUIREMENTS WITH PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE LOSING PARTY TO PAY THE LEGAL COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE LOSING PARTY'S CASE WAS BROUGHT FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE, IS UNWARRANTED, OR LACKS EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT, UNLESS THE COURT DETERMINES THE LOSING PARTY WAS PRINCIPALLY RESPONSIBLE.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1995-03-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE PROVISIONS FOR PREVENTION OF "FISHING EXPEDITION" LAWSUITS THAT REQUIRE THE CLAIMANT TO SPECIFY IN HIS INITIAL COMPLAINT EACH STATEMENT OR OMISSION ALLEGED TO BE MISLEADING AND ESTABLISH A SUMMARY PROCEDURE FOR DISMISSING FLAWED PLEADINGS AND GRANTING STAYS OF DISCOVERY IN THE INTERIM.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1995-03-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CONTINUE FILING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUITS UNDER EXISTING LAWS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1995-03-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SECURITIES FRAUD CASES INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDeregulate
1995-03-08(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA SUBSTITUTE TO THE ESHOO AMENDMENT THAT MODIFIES THE DEFINITION OF "RECKLESSNESS" BY STRIKING THE EXCLUSION OF GENUINE FORGETFULNESS AND INSERTING LANGUAGE THAT PROVIDES INSTEAD THAT A SITUATION IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL DELIBERATELY REFRAINS FROM TAKING STEPS TO DISCOVER WHETHER ONE'S STATEMENTS ARE FALSE OR MISLEADING CONSTITUTES RECKLESSNESS, BUT IF THE FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE WAS NOT DELIBERATE, SUCH CONDUCT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECKLESS.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDeregulate
1995-03-07H.R.1058 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE RICO STATUTE, WHICH PROVIDES FOR TREBLE DAMAGES IN CASES WHERE PATTERNS OF VIOLATIONS EXIST IN ANY CIVIL CASE INVOLVING SECURITIES FRAUD.)H.R. 1058 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDeregulate

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Regulate / Deregulate 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.