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Ron Paul

Ron Paul on Labor & Wages

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Labor & Wages130 votes · 69.9/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

240 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 130 of them counted toward the score above: 27 toward “Worker priority” and 103 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 110 did not count: 99 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 11 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
2003-05-08Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2003 H.R. 1261 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-01-08To Provide for a 5-Month Extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 and for a Transition Period for Individuals Receiving Compensation when the Program under such Acts EndsS. 23 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayEmployer priority
2003-01-08To Provide for a 5-Month Extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 and for a Transition Period for Individuals Receiving Compensation when the Program under such Acts EndsS. 23 · 108th Congress · On motion to commit with instructionsNayEmployer priority
2002-10-09Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility ActH.R. 5542 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaWorker priority
2002-09-25Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives on Permanency of Pension Reform ProvisionsH.Res. 544 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2002-09-25Sense of the House that Congress should complete action on H.R. 3762, Pension Security Act of 2002H.Res. 540 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2002-06-21Retirement Savings Security ActH.R. 4931 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
2002-06-21Retirement Savings Security ActH.R. 4931 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2002-06-21Retirement Savings Security Act of 2002H.R. 4931 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2002-04-11Pension Security ActH.R. 3762 · 107th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2002-04-11Pension Security ActH.R. 3762 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayEmployer priority
2002-04-11Pension Security Act of 2002H.R. 3762 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-12-11Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform ActH.R. 10 · 107th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentsNayEmployer priority
2001-11-15Retirement Security Advice ActH.R. 2269 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
2001-11-15Retirement Security Advice Act of 2001H.R. 2269 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-09-13To provide for the expedited payment of certain benefits for a public safety officer who was killed or suffered a catastrophic injury as a direct result of a personal injury sustaned in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001H.R. 2882 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
2001-07-31Railroad Retirement and Survivors’ Improvement ActH.R. 1140 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, AmendedNayEmployer priority
2001-05-02Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform ActH.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
2001-05-02Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform ActH.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2001-05-02Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001H.R. 10 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-03-07Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Labor Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, Relating to ErgonomicsS.J.Res. 6 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
2000-09-19Debt Relief and Retirement Security Reconciliation Act — H R 5203 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS DEBT RELIEF AND RETIREMENT SECURITY RECONCILIATION ACTH.R. 5203 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaWorker priority
2000-09-07Railroad Retirement and Survivors’ Improvement Act — H R 4844 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED RAILROAD RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS' IMPROVEMENT ACTH.R. 4844 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayEmployer priority
2000-07-19Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act — H R 1102 QUESTION: ON PASSAGE COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT SECURITY AND PENSION REFORM ACTH.R. 1102 · 106th Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
2000-07-19Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act — H R 1102 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT SECURITY AND PENSION REFORM ACTH.R. 1102 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2000-07-19H R 1102 AUTHOR(S): NEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (AS MODI QUESTION: ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT SECURITY AND PENSION REFORM ACTH.R. 1102 · 106th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-05-03Worker Economic Opportunity Act — S 2323 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS WORKER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACTS. 2323 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaWorker priority
2000-03-09To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes — H R 3846 QUESTION: ON PASSAGE TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESH.R. 3846 · 106th Congress · On PassageNayEmployer priority
2000-03-09To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes — H R 3846 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESH.R. 3846 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2000-03-09H R 3846 AUTHOR(S): TRAFICANT OF OHIO AMENDMENT QUESTION: ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESH.R. 3846 · 106th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-03-09To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes — H R 3846 QUESTION: WILL THE HOUSE NOW CONSIDER THE BILL TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESH.R. 3846 · 106th Congress · Will The House Now Consider The BillNayDirection not readable
1999-08-03Workplace Preservation Act — H R 987 QUESTION: ON PASSAGE WORKPLACE PRESERVATION ACTH.R. 987 · 106th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1998-06-11Sales Incentive Compensation Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2888, TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO EXEMPT FROM THE MINIMUM WAGE RECORDKEEPING AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS CERTAIN SPECIALIZED EMPLOYEES. .)H.R. 2888 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1998-06-11H.R.2888 BY FAWELL (R-IL) -- SALES INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON JUNE 10, THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYEE'S CONSENT TO WORK ANY HOURS IN EXCESS OF 40 IN A WORKWEEK OR 8 IN ANY DAY. .)H.R. 2888 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1998-06-04Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act — H.R.3433 BY BUNNING (R-KY) -- TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3433, TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ESTABLISH A TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO RETURN TO WORK AND TO EXTEND MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR SUCH BENEFICIARIES, AND TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR IMPAIRMENT-RELATED WORK EXPENSES.)H.R. 3433 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaWorker priority
1998-03-26Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3246, TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN DEFENDING THEMSELVES AGAINST GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACY; TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ENTITLED TO REINSTATEMENT GET THEIR JOBS BACK QUICKLY; TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF EMPLOYERS TO HAVE A HEARING TO PRESENT THEIR CASE IN CERTAIN REPRESENTATION CASES; AND TO PREVENT THE USE OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISRUPTING OR INFLICTING ECONOMIC HARM ON EMPLOYERS. .)H.R. 3246 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1998-03-26H.R.3246 BY GOODLING (R-PA) -- FAIRNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES THAT A BONA FIDE EMPLOYEE HAS ALL OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO FORM, JOIN, OR ASSIST LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY THROUGH REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR MUTUAL AID. .)H.R. 3246 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1997-09-11(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT TO ADJUST EMPLOYER BUSINESS ACTIVITY THRESHOLD APPLICABLE TO JURISDICTION OF LABOR DISPUTES BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1997-09-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE HAYWORTH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE IMPACT AID FUNDING BY $18 MILLION AND REDUCE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1997-09-09H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOUDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE OSHA COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE FUNDING BY $23 MILLION AND REDUCE ENFORCEMENT FUNDING BY $21 MILLION AND EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING BY $2 MILLION. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1997-09-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORWOOD AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1997-09-08H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE BLUNT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaEmployer priority
1997-07-22Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act Amendments — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1853, TO AMEND THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT.)H.R. 1853 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayEmployer priority
1997-07-22Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act Amendments — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK OF HAWAII MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AMENDMENTS THAT REQUIRE STATES THAT FUND PROGRAMS FOR HOMEMAKERS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GENDER EQUITY TO BE FUNDED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.)H.R. 1853 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayEmployer priority
1997-07-22(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH AN ON-SITE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.)H.R. 1853 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-07-22H.R.1853 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE STATES THAT FUND PROGRAMS FOR HOMEMAKERS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GENDER EQUITY TO BE FUNDED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.)H.R. 1853 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-07-10Balanced Budget Act of 1997 — H.R.2015 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1997 BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1997 NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION AND SELF-GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOND FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-33, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES (1) ON THE MATTERS PERTAINING TO INCREASING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE, REJECT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 5611 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT; (2) ON THE MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE, WORKER PROTECTIONS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS - (A) INSIST ON PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) AND REJECT THE REMAINDER OF SECTIONS 417(F) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED BY SECTIONS 5006 AND 9006 OF THE BILL, AS PASSED THE HOUSE AND (B) REJECT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 5004 AND 9004 OF THE BILL, AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE.)H.R. 2015 · 105th Congress · Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1997-05-16Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1385, TO CONSOLIDATE, COORDINATE, AND IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, LITERACY, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 1385 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1997-05-16H.R.1385 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SEPARATE THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FROM THE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. .)H.R. 1385 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-05-06(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES COMPENSATE EACH PERSON WHO PROVIDES WORK AT A RATE THAT IS NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE.)H.R. 2 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-03-19Working Families Flexibility Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1, TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO PROVIDE COMPENSATORY TIME FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.)H.R. 1 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaEmployer priority
1997-03-19(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM SOLICITING EMPLOYEES TO TAKE COMPENSATORY TIME; REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES AN EMPLOYEE DECISION TO ACCEPT IT; PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM OFFERING COMPENSATORY TIME UNLESS THE EMPLOYER OFFERS ALL EMPLOYEES 24 HOURS OF LEAVE THAT MAY BE USED FOR FAMILY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR MEDICAL CARE; PROHIBIT COMPENSATORY TIME TO EMPLOYEES WHO WORK LESS THAN 35 HOURS PER WEEK, WORK LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, ARE SEASONAL, OR ARE EMPLOYED IN THE CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURAL, GARMENT, OR ANY INDUSTRY DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT DENY COMPENSATORY TIME WHERE THE LEAVE IS PROTECTED BY THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT; LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HOURS ACCRUED TO 80 HOURS ANNUALLY; SPECIFY THAT EMPLOYERS MAY NOT CONDITION BENEFITS OR AVAILABILITY OF OVERTIME UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S DECISION TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR USE COMPENSATORY TIME; AND CREATE A COMMISSION ON WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.)H.R. 1 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-03-19(HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WHO EARN LESS THAN 2.5 TIMES THE MINIMUM WAGE.)H.R. 1 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-03-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOYD AMENDMENT THAT SUNSETS THE PRIVATE SECTOR COMPENSATORY TIME PROVISION AFTER FIVE YEARS.)H.R. 1 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1997-03-19H.R.1 BY BALLENGER (R-NC) -- WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST 1,000 HOURS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR BEFORE AN EMPLOYEE MAY AGREE TO OR RECEIVE COMPENSATORY TIME AND REDUCES THE MAXIMUM HOURS OF COMPENSATORY TIME ACCRUED BY THE EMPLOYEE FROM 240 TO 160 HOURS.)H.R. 1 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayEmployer priority
1984-06-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5174. H.R. 5174 PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION AND AMENDS TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, TO MAKE CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES, AND TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED UNDER CHAPTER 11.H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-05-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4280, A BILL AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER EQUITY UNDER PRIVATE PENSION PLANS FOR WORKERS, THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CHANGES IN WORK PATTERNS, THE STATUS OF MARRIAGE AS AN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, AND THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THAT PARTNERSHIP OF SPOUSES WHO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOME. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4280 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1984-04-12TO AGREE TO H. RES. 485, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H. CON. RES. 290 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H. CON. RES. 290 EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT NO APPROPRIATED FUNDS SHALL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING THE PORTS OR TERRITORIAL WATERS OF NICARAGUA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 485 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-21TO AMEND H.R. 5174, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMENDING TITLE II OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING STORAGE FACILITIES, AND OF CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. THE KASTENMEIR AMENDMENT STRIKES THE BILL'S PROVISIONS ON BANKRUPTCY AND PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT, BY EXISTING INDIVIDUAL JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNCILS, OF BANKRUPTCY JUDGES AS ADJUNCTS TO THE DISTRICT COURTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1984-03-21TO AGREE TO H. RES. 465, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5174 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 5174 PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMENDS TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES, AND OF CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-02-09TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1340, A MEASURE REVISING AND EXTENDING THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND EXTENDING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1340 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-10-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3929, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3929 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-09-29TO PASS H.R. 3929, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3929 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-29TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3929 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR 18 MONTHS, PROVIDING MAXIMUM BENEFITS TO STATES WITH THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. H.R. 3929 EXTENDS THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3929 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-09-21TO PASS H.R. 1036. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-21TO AMEND H.R. 1036 TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO WAIVE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RESTRICTIONS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHEN IT WOULD SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE EMPLOYMENT IN THE LOCAL JURISDICTION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1983-09-21TO AMEND H.R. 1036 TO REQUIRE THAT 100 PERCENT OF THE JOBS CREATED BY THE PROGRAM GO TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN UNEMPLOYED AT LEAST SIX WEEKS PRIOR TO ENACTMENT OF THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-21TO AMEND H.R. 1036 TO PROHIBIT AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM IF THEIR EXPENDITURE RESULTS IN DEFICIT SPENDING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1983-09-21TO AMEND THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1036. THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENT PHASES DOWN THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL AS UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DECLINE, AND PROVIDES A CUT-OFF OF THE AUTHORIZATION SHOULD UNEMPLOYMENT FALL BELOW SIX PERCENT. THE HAWKINS AMENDMENT CUTS OFF THE AUTHORIZATION SHOULD UNEMPLOYMENT FALL BELOW FOUR PERCENT, BUT PROVIDES AUTHORIZATION FOR AREAS OF SUBSTANTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT WHERE THERE IS AT LEAST 6.5 PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTH PERIOD. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-21TO AMEND H.R. 1036 TO STRIKE THE 1983 AUTHORIZATION AND AUTHORIZE $3.5 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1983-09-20TO AGREE TO H. RES. 302, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 1036 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 1036 PROVIDES $5 BILLION FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR AND $9.2 BLLION FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS IN HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT AREAS IN PROJECTS TO REPAIR AND RENOVATE VITALLY NEEDED COMMUNITY FACILITIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-13TO PASS H.R. 3520. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-13TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3520 TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD PROHIBIT EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR NONREHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLESS THE DISTRICT HAS A PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 3520 TO CHANGE THE FORMULA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO STATES. THE CURRENT FORMULA ALLOCATES ASSISTANCE BASED UPON GENERAL FORMULAS WHICH INCORPORATE THE ABILITY OF THE POOR TO PAY ENERGY COSTS ONLY AS A MINOR FACTOR. THE MAJOR DATA USED ARE HEATING-DEGREE DAYS AND TOTAL RESIDENTIAL ENERGY COSTS. THE MOORHEAD AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE A FORMULA BASED SPECIFICALLY ON THE ENERGY EXPENDITURE PATTERNS OF LOW INCOME CONSUMERS. IT REQUIRES THAT 25 PERCENT OF THE FORMULA BE BASED ON LOW-INCOME ENERGY COSTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 3520, A BILL EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 TO: PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS; CREATE A SELECT COMMISSION ON FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED AMERICANS; AND INCREASE CERTAIN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMIITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE MODIFYING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FOR NONREHABILITATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1983-08-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 283, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3520, A BILL EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS; TO CREATE A SELECT COMMISSION ON FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED AMERICANS; AND TO INCREASE CERTAIN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-08-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3409, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982 WITH RESPECT TO THE NUMBER OF WEEKS OF BENEFITS PAID IN ANY STATE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3409 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-08-01TO PASS H.R. 1646, A BILL AMENDING THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974 AND THE RAILROAD TAX ACT TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO PAY CURRENT AND FUTURE BENEFITS UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1646 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1982-10-01TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2036, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2036 · 97th CongressNayEmployer priority
1982-09-22TO PASS S. J. RES. 250, A MEASURE PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF THE SINGLE OUTSTANDING ISSUE IN THE CURRENT RAILWAY LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTE. (MOTION PASSED)S.J.Res. 250 · 97th CongressNayWorker priority
1982-09-22TO AMEND S. J. RES. 250 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. S. J. RES. 250 PROVIDES FOR RESOLUTION OF THE SINGLE OUTSTANDING ISSUE IN THE CURRENT RAILWAY LABOR-MANAGEMENT DISPUTE. THE FLORIO AMENDMENT, A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. J. RES. 250, PROHIBITS THE RAILWAY WORK STOPPAGE FOR A 140-DAY PERIOD AND DIRECTS ALL PARTIES TO RETURN TO THE BARGAINING PROCESS. (MOTION FAILED)S.J.Res. 250 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-09-16TO PASS H. J. RES. 562. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 562 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1982-09-16TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 562 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE MARTIN SUBSTITUTE INCREASES URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS IN FISCAL 1983 FROM $1 BILLION TO $1.5 BILLION, AND PROVIDES FOR THE FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM BY TRANSFERRING BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM THE SYNFUELS PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 562 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-08-04TO PASS H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressNayEmployer priority
1982-08-04TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING NEW LANGUAGE INCREASING THE ROLES OF STATE AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1982-08-04TO AMEND H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. THE ROBERTS AMENDMENT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKER LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1982-08-04TO AMEND H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT INCREASES THE ROLES OF STATE AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCILS IN PLANNING THE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1982-07-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 278, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT LEVELS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS PROVIDED UNDER SUCH PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 278 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-06-16TO AGREE TO A HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6094, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT REMOVES THE $25,000 CEILING ON THE AMOUNT OF OVERTIME PAY U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE EMPLOYEES CAN EARN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6094 · 97th CongressNayEmployer priority
1982-05-12TO AMEND H.R. 5922 TO DELETE LANGUAGE RESTORING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS ON SURFACE MINING OF STONE, CLAY, GRAVEL OR PHOSPHATE, OR ON SURFACE CONSTRUCTION ON MINE PROPERTY, THEREBY CONTINUING THIS AS A FUNCTION OF OSHA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5922 · 97th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1982-02-09TO AGREE TO H.J. RES. 391, MAKING AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 391 · 97th CongressNayEmployer priority
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3337 WHICH EXTENDS THE AUTHORIZATION FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3337 · 97th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-12-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7745, AMENDING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENTS UNDER SECTION 424 OF SUCH ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE CASE OF MINERS WHOSE LAST COAL MINE EMPLOYMENT OCCURRED BEFORE JULY 1, 1973. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7745 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-09-30TO ORDER A SECOND ON FLORIO MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8195, TO AMEND THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8195 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO PASS H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-09-30TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE STATES TO QUALIFY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-28TO SEND TO CONFERENCE H.R. 3904, MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-27TO AMEND H.R. 7998, LABOR HHS EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF OSHA FUNDS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO ADMINISTER OR ENFORCE ANY SAFETY STANDARD OR ORDER WITH RESPECT TO ANY EMPLOYER OF TEN OR FEWER EMPLOYEES WHO IS INCLUDED WITHIN A CATEGORY HAVING AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LOST WORK DAY CASE RATE LESS THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE RATE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7998 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-08-26TO PASS H.R. 6711, YOUTH JOBS AND EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6711 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority

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