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← John W. Olver

John W. Olver on Civil Rights

DemocratMA

Civil Rights45 votes · 43.5/100 consistent
Broaden protectionsNarrow protections

118 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Civil Rights. 45 of them counted toward the score above: 30 toward “Broaden protections” and 15 toward “Narrow protections”.

The other 73 did not count: 70 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 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
1994-04-21OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON THE PROVISION OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES $10.5 BILLION FOR GRANTS FOR STATE PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AND AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SENATE THAT REQUIRE STATES TO CHANGE THEIR LAWS TO REQUIRE THAT DEFENDANTS SERVE AT LEAST 85 PERCENT OF THE SENTENCE ORDERED.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESNayDirection not readable
1994-04-21TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4092 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT INTENDED TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SENTENCING BY ENSURING THAT A DEFENDANT'S OR VICTIM'S RACE IS NOT AN ADMISSIBLE CONSIDERATION IN DECISIONS TO SEEK OR IMPOSE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; FORBID THE PROSECUTOR OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY FROM MAKING STATEMENTS BEFORE THE JURY THAT APPEAL TO RACIAL PREJUDICE; ALLOW A TRIAL TO BE MOVED IF AN IMPARTIAL JURY CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED; AND FORBID RACIAL QUOTAS OR STATISTICAL TESTS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY. .)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayNarrow protections
1994-04-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR EXECUTION OF PRISONERS WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR DEATH SENTENCE WAS IMPOSED BECAUSE OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND THAT PERMIT THE USE OF STATISTICAL EVIDENCE SHOWING A SIGNIFICANT RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PATTERN IN THIS DETERMINATION.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayBroaden protections
1994-04-20H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO REIMBURSE STATES AND LOCALITIES FOR THE COSTS OF INCARCERATING UNDOCUMENTED CRIMINAL ALIENS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN STATE OR LOCAL COURTS; PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND COURTS ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR USE IN CASES INVOLVING STALKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROHIBITS STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENTS FROM DISCLOSING, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUAL LICENSE-HOLDERS TO PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTEREST; REQUIRES THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS TO PREVENT PRISONES FROM STRENGTH-TRAINING OR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INCREASE THEIR FIGHTING ABILITIES AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT WHICH AIDS IN SUCH PURPOSES; REQUIRES THAT PRISONERS EXHAUST THE PRISON'S ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES BEFORE THEY FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION IN A FEDERAL COURT; REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL COURTS DISMISS CIVIL RIGHTS MOTIONS BROUGHT BY PRISONERS, IF THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION FAILS TO STATE A CLAIM ON WHICH RELIEF CAN BE GRANTED, OR FINDS THAT THE MOTION IS FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS; AND REQUIRES THAT A FEDERAL COURT SHALL NOT HOLD PRISON OR JAIL OVERCROWDING UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT, UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF INMATE PROVES THAT THE CROWDING CAUSES THE INFLICTION OF CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHEMENT ON THAT INMATE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaNarrow protections
1994-04-18STATE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION — H.R.2333 BY HAMILTON (D-IN) -- FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 MIKE MANSFIELD FELLOWSHIP ACT UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING ACT OF 1994 SPOILS OF WAR ACT OF 1994 ANTI-ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1994 CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT OF 1994 ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION ACT OF 1994 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 PROTECTION AND REDUCTION OF GOVERNMENT SECRECY ACT (PUB. L. 103-236, APPROVED 4/30/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON THE HOUSE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 132(F) RELATING TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM.)H.R. 2333 · 103rd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-02-23CONDEMNING A SPEECH GIVEN BY NATION OF ISLAM CHIEF SPOKESMAN — H.RES.343 BY LANTOS (D-CA) -- RESOLUTION CONDEMNING SPEECH BY A SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NATION OF ISLAM (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 343, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONDEMNING THE RACIST, ANTI-CATHOLIC, AND ANTI-SEMITIC SPEECH GIVEN BY A SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NATION OF ISLAM AND ALL MANIFESTATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS OF HATRED BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, AND ETHNICITY.)H.Res. 343 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1993-06-22H.R.2333 BY HAMILTON (D-IN) -- FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 MIKE MANSFIELD FELLOWSHIP ACT UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING ACT OF 1994 SPOILS OF WAR ACT OF 1994 ANTI-ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1994 CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT OF 1994 ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION ACT OF 1994 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 PROTECTION AND REDUCTION OF GOVERNMENT SECRECY ACT (PUB. L. 103-236, APPROVED 4/30/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF STATE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.)H.R. 2333 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayBroaden protections
1993-06-16H.R.2333 BY HAMILTON (D-IN) -- FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 MIKE MANSFIELD FELLOWSHIP ACT UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING ACT OF 1994 SPOILS OF WAR ACT OF 1994 ANTI-ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1994 CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT OF 1994 ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION ACT OF 1994 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 PROTECTION AND REDUCTION OF GOVERNMENT SECRECY ACT (PUB. L. 103-236, APPROVED 4/30/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT CHINA'S POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM IS NOT COERCIVE OR THAT THE UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ITS ACTIVITIES IN CHINA.)H.R. 2333 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1993-06-15CESAR CHAVEZ WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES.)H.R. 5 · 103rd Congress · On PassageYeaBroaden protections
1992-07-23(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DINGELL EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES CABLE OPERATORS TO PROVIDE 30 DAYS NOTICE OF ANY INCREASE IN RATES IN BASIC SERVICE OVER 5 PERCENT; CLARIFIES THAT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHICH GRANDFATHER EXISTING RATE REGULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN FRANCHISING AUTHORITIES AND CABLE COMPANIES DO NOT PRECLUDE SUCH FRANCHISING AUTHORITIES FROM USING THE RATEMAKING AUTHORITIES PROVIDED UNDER THE BILL; ALLOWS LOCAL TELEVISION STATIONS TO CHOOSE TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE SAME CHANNEL ON THE CABLE SYSTEM AS THEY WERE CARRIED ON THE SYSTEM AS OF JANUARY 1, 1992; REQUIRES THE FCC TO UPDATE ITS CURRENT LISTING OF THE NATION'S MAJOR TELEVISION MARKETS; INDEMNIFIES LOCAL FRANCHISING AUTHORITIES AGAINST DAMAGE CLAIMS FOR ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE FRANCHISING AUTHORITY, EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES BASED ON CASES OF DISCRIMINATION; REQUIRES THE FCC TO STUDY THE EXTENT TO WHICH EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS BETWEEN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCES AND REGIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMMING NETWORKS ARTIFICIALLY AND UNFAIRLY RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO BROADCAST LOCAL COLLEGE SPORTING EVENTS ON LOCAL TELEVISION STATIONS; AND REQUIRES THAT CABLE COMPANIES PLANNING TO OFFER PREMIUM CHANNELS FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS FOR A LIMITED PERIOD TO NOTIFY SUBSCRIBERS AT LEAST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE, AND UPON REQUEST, TO BLOCK SUCH CHANNELS IF THE PREMIUM CHANNEL OFFERS MOVIES WITH "X", "R", OR "NC-17" RATINGS.)H.R. 4850 · 102nd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-07CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 — S.1745 BY DANFORTH (R-MO) -- CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 GLASS CEILING ACT OF 1991 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-166, APPROVED 11/21/91) (HOUSE PASSED S. 1745, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES IN CASES OF INTENTIONAL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING DISPARATE IMPACT ACTIONS.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaBroaden protections
1991-11-07PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1745; CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 — H.RES.270 BY WHEAT (D-MO) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - S. 1745 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 270, THE RULE UNDER WHICH S. 1745 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 270 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-06CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3350 BY EDWARDS, DON (D-CA) -- UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-167, APPROVED 11/26/91) (THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3350, TO EXTEND THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS.)H.R. 3350 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTYeaBroaden protections
1991-10-22CONVENTION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN — H.RES.116 BY YATRON (D-PA) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 116, AMENDED, URGING THE PRESIDENT TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW OF THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN ORDER THAT THE SENATE MAY GIVE ITS ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RATIFICATION.)H.Res. 116 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREEYeaBroaden protections
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE PROVISIONS THAT BAR THE EXECUTION OF PRISONERS WHO DEMONSTRATE THEIR DEATH SENTENCES WERE IMPOSED BECAUSE OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayBroaden protections
1991-07-17TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES.)H.R. 5 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaBroaden protections
1991-07-17PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 195, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 195 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-17PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND THE RAILWAY ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PARTICIPATION IN LABOR DISPUTES — H.RES.195 BY MOAKLEY (D-MA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 5 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)H.Res. 195 · 102nd Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Broaden protections / Narrow protections 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.