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James Danforth Quayle

James Danforth Quayle on Criminal Justice

RepublicanIN

Criminal Justice43 votes · 58.9/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

83 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 43 of them counted toward the score above: 9 toward “Reform-oriented” and 34 toward “Punitive”.

The other 40 did not count: 25 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 15 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
1988-10-14TO PASS HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, A BILL TO PREVENT THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG RELATED MURDERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS THAT ARE NOT DETECTABLE BY METAL DETECTION OR X-RAY SYSTEMS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE LAUNDERING OF U.S. CURRENCY BY SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO AUTHORIZE STATES TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR A ONE YEAR PILOT STUDY FOR DRUG TESTING OF FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO DENY FEDERAL BENEFITS TO BOTH DRUG DEALERS AND USERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $10,000 FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO MODIFY THE DEATH PENALTY PROVISIONS TO ALLOW THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY IF AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER OR POLICE OFFICER IS KILLED DURING A DRUG CRIME.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE CASE OF RACIALLY DISPROPORTIONATE CAPITAL SENTENCING.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REPLACE THE DEATH PENALTY WITH A LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT RELEASE FOR THOSE WHO INTENTIONALLY KILL IN THE COURSE OF DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-09-28TO AMEND S 2488, PARENTAL AND MEDICAL LEAVE, TO ESTABLISH PRISON TERMS OF 20 YEARS TO LIFE FOR A PERSON WHO INVOLVES A MINOR IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OR OBSCENITY OFFENSES.S. 2488 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-06-10TO PASS S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-10TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO PERMIT THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY FOR THE DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS OF POLICE OFFICERS.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO INSTITUTE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-09TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO SUBSTITUTE MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-05-16TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY TO CRIMINALS OF DRUG RELATED MURDERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayPunitive
1988-04-13TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT.100th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-10-15TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE DOLE MOTION TO CONCUR ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ACT OF 1986. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD AUTHORIZE $1.7 (CONTINUED) BILLION TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING DRUG TRAFFIC, IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. THE DOLE MOTION WOULD MAKE SEVERAL MODEST CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-30TO ADOPT HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT. THE BILL WOULD STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, WOULD IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, WOULD PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WOULD EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE, THE BILL ALSO INCLUDED SEVERAL UNRELATED PROVISIONS AMONG THEM A REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN U.S. SUGAR QUOTAS, AN EXTENSION OF FEDERAL WELFARE AND HEALTH PROGRAMS TO THE HOMELESS, A PROHIBITION ON "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS, A REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF INFANT FORMULA, ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDAARDS FOR THE LICENSING OF BUS DRIVERS AND COMMERCIAL TRUCKERS, AN EXTENSION OF PRIVACY PROTECTIONS TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND A BAN ON THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF BALLISTIC KNIVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-27TO TABLE THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)- BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-09-27TO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-09-27TO ADOPT THE MOYNIHAN-HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, TO DECLARE THAT THE SOVIET ACTION IN IMPRISONING AND FALSELY CHARGING NICHOLAS DANILOFF REFLECTS THE FAILURE OF THE SOVIET UNION TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL CONDUCT AND RAISES PROFOUND DOUBTS ABOUT SOVIET WILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS UNDER ANY INTERNATIONAL OR BILATERAL AGREEMENT; TO URGE THE PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE FORTHRIGHT DEMANDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF MR. DANILOFF; TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO CONDITION HIS AGREEMENT TO A SUMMIT MEETING WITH SECRETARY GORBACHEV ON THE PROMPT RETURN OF MR. DANILOFF FROM THE SOVIET UNION; TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO ANY NEW ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOVIET UNION, OR ANY NEW TRANSACTIONS UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL MR. DANILOFF HAS BEEN GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL PERMISSION TO DEPART THE SOVIET UNION; AND TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEMAND THAT THE SOVIET UNION REMOVE ITS SPIES FROM ITS UNITED STATES MISSION AND FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT AND TO TAKE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO BRING AN END TO SUCH DIRECT SOVIET VIOLATIONS (CONTINUED) OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-09-27TO AGREE TO THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INVENTORY ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO DETERMINE HOW THEY COULD SUPPORT CIVILIAN DRUG INTERDICTION ACTIVITIES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-04-16TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE MOTION BY DOLE TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 1774 HOBBS ACT AMENDMENTS, THE BILL TO AMEND THE HOBBS ACT, THE FEDERAL ANTI-EXTORTION LAW, TO SPECIFY THAT VIOLENCE OCCURRING DURING LABOR DISPUTES IS SUBJECT TO PUNISHMENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1774 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-03-06TO ADOPT S 104, THE MEASURE PROHIBITING THE IMPORTING, MAKING, AND SELLING OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS.S. 104 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-03-06TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 104, REGULATION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS TO ONLY THOSE BULLETS "INTENDED FOR USE IN A HANDGUN."S. 104 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-02-19TO ADOPT S 1429, WHICH WOULD AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE U.S. CODE (CONTINUED) TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTION OF TERRORISTS WHO ATTACK U.S. NATIONALS ABROAD.S. 1429 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1985-10-24TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL 1986, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR ABORTIONS FOR INMATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE WOMAN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayPunitive
1985-07-09TO PASS S 49, A BILL TO REVISE THE GUN CONTROL ACT OF 1968, TO EASE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN COLLECTORS, TO REMOVE THE BAN ON INTERSTATE SALES OF GUNS, AND END INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.S. 49 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-09TO TABLE THE INOUYE, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO APPLY A WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF A HANDGUN.S. 49 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-09TO TABLE THE MATHIAS, MD) AMENDMENT TO S 49, TO RETAIN INSPECTION OF GUN DEALERS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.S. 49 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 49, A BILL PROTECTING FIREARMS OWNERS' CONSITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO BEAR ARM TO CONTINUE THE PROHIBITION ON INTERSTATE HANDGUN SALES. PASSED)S. 49 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-05-17TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO EARMARK CERTAIN FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE PRISON AND JAIL OVERCROWDING IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayPunitive
1984-02-23TO PASS S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-23TO AMEND S. 52, A BILL ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT TO COMBAT CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ARMED BURGLARY. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CAREER ROBBERS AND BURGLARS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 52 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-22TO PASS S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1765 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-09TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON S. 1765, A BILL CREATING A CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE MOST SERIOUS FEDERAL CRIMES. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1765 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-07TO PASS S. 1764, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OBTAINED BY A SEARCH OR SEIZURE SHALL NOT BE EXCLUDED IN A PROCEEDING IF THE SEIZURE WAS UNDERTAKEN IN A REASONABLE GOOD FAITH BELIEF IN ITS CONFORMITY WITH THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1764 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-06TO PASS S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-06TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO S. 1763, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE TO REVISE THE RULES GOVERNING HABEAS CORPUS CLAIMS BROUGHT BY STATE PRISONERS. THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT RETAINS FULL FEDERAL COURT REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES RAISED BY STATE PRISONERS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1763 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-03TO PASS S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICERS TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 215 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-03TO AMEND S. 215, A BILL AUTHORIZING JUDICIAL OFFICES TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF ANY PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY WHEN MAKING A PRETRIAL DETENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES. THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT EXCLUDES FROM THE 60-DAY PERIOD THOSE DELAYS WHICH ARE RECOGNIZED WITHIN THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 215 · 98th CongressNayPunitive
1984-02-02TO PASS S. 668, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCING PROCEDURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 668 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-02TO PASS S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1984-02-02TO AMEND S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT PREVENTS GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM SECRETLY TAPE RECORDING CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHERS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1762 · 98th CongressNayPunitive
1984-01-30TO TABLE THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT TO S. 1762, A BILL PROPOSING A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT. THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT MAINTAINS THE CURRENT AGGREGATE LENGTH OF TERM OF IMPRISONMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1762 · 98th CongressYeaPunitive
1982-09-30TO PASS S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th CongressYeaPunitive
1982-09-30TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ANY PERSON DETAINED PRIOR TO TRIAL SHALL BE TRIED WITHIN SIXTY DAYS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2572 · 97th CongressNayPunitive
1982-09-30TO AMEND S. 2572, A BILL EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR DRUG DEPENDENT FEDERAL OFFENDERS ACT OF 1978 AND STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AREAS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DRUG OPERATIONS AND POLICY TO PLAN AND COORDINATE DRUG ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2572 · 97th CongressNayReform-oriented
1982-09-30TO PASS S. 1688, A BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL OFFENSE WHEN A CONVICTED CRIMINAL COMMITS A SERIES OF CRIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1688 · 97th CongressYeaPunitive
1982-09-24TO AMEND H.R. 6596, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANS-SIBERIAN PIPELINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6596 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-04-27TO CLOSE DEBATE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1630, A BILL REFORMING FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWS AND STREAMLINING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 1630 · 97th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1982-04-20TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 20, A MEASURE PROVIDING FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTING OF SENATE CHAMBER PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)S. 20 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-11-19TO AMEND H.R. 6704, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION AUTHORIZATION, BY PERMITTING JUVENILE COURTS TO PLACE STATUS OFFENDERS AND NONOFFENDERS IN SECURE DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES WHEN A JUVENILE IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF A VALID COURT ORDER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th CongressYeaPunitive
1980-11-19TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6704, AMENDING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELIQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6704 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-10-01TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1790, TO LIMIT GOVERNMENTAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF DOCUMENTARY MATERIALS POSESSED BY PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1790 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7084, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL JUDGES TO DETERMINE IF DEFENDANTS ARE ENTITLED TO BAIL. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7084 · 96th CongressNayPunitive
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7817, AMENDING OR DISAPPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE PROPOSED BY THE SUPREME COURT AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, RELATING TO PROBATION. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7817 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-13TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 241, LEAA AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 241 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO PASS H.R. 2061. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DEATH BENEFITS ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE LEAA TO RESCUE SQUAD PERSONNEL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY STRIKING THE MINI-BLOCK PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY STRIKING THE NATIONAL PRIORITY GRANT PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061, BY PERMITTING USE OF FORMULA GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE PHOTOGRAPHIC AND FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES, IF PART OF AN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OR PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 2061 BY AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA TO UTILIZE PROCEEDS OF PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BLOCK GRANTS TO FUND THE 1980 SIXTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS ON THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2061, RESTRUCTURING LEAA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 2061, RESTRUCTURING LEAA, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE CREATING THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND STATISTICS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 2061, RESTRICTING THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION, BY PERMITTING FORMULA GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT OR HARDWARE NOT IN EXCESS OF $1,000. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2061 · 96th CongressYeaPunitive
1979-07-31TO PASS S. 961, AMENDING THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)S. 961 · 96th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1979-04-24TO PASS H.R. 1301, AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE U.S. CODE TO ALLOW THE TRANSPORTATION TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY OF MATERIAL CONCERNING A LOTTERY AUTHORIZED BY THAT FOREIGN COUNTRY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1301 · 96th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1979-03-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1301, A BILL TO PERMIT THE SENDING OF AMERICAN LOTTERY MATERIALS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES THAT DON'T HAVE AUTHORIZED LOTTERIES. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1301 · 96th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7010, THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF 1978.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressNayPunitive
1978-10-04TO PASS S. 1613, THE MAGISTRATE ACT OF 1978.S. 1613 · 95th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1977-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1682, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TREATIES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PRISONERS TO AND FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.S. 1682 · 95th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1977-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8059, THE BILL PROHIBITING INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS FOR SEXUAL PURPOSES. H.R. 8059 ALSO PROHIBITS THE SALE OR PROMOTION OF PRINTED OR FILMED MATERIAL THAT DEPICTS MINORS ENGAGED IN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT.H.R. 8059 · 95th CongressYeaPunitive
1977-09-30TO PASS H.R. 7010.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-09-30TO AMEND H.R. 7010 SO THAT IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE PROCEEDS GATHERED FROM AN INTERVIEW, STATEMENT, OR ARTICLE ABOUT A PERSON CHARGED OR CONVICTED OF CRIMES COVERED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN AN ESCROW FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VICTIMS OR SURVIVORS.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-09-30TO AMEND H.R. 7010 BY REQUIRING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PAY 25% INSTEAD OF 50% OF THE CLAIMS FILED UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CRIME PROGRAMS OF THE SEPARATE STATES.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-29TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 7010. THE RAILSBACK AMENDMENT WOULD MAKE THE LEGISLATION APPLICABLE ONLY TO VICTIMS OF CRIME THAT ARE SIXTY-TWO YEARS OLD OR OLDER, WOULD REQUIRE THE STATES TO HAVE SOME TYPE OF OFFENDER RESTITUTION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS, AND WOULD COMPENSATE FOR STOLEN OR DAMAGED "ITEMS OF NECESSITY" AS WELL AS FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXPENSES.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-09-29THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7010, THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF 1977.H.R. 7010 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-09-26TO AMEND H.R. 7747, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 23 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE, BY AUTHORIZING THE DENIAL OF BAIL AND THE USE OF PRE-TRIAL DETENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY AS WELL AS OTHER SERIOUS OR VIOLENT CRIMES.H.R. 7747 · 95th CongressYeaPunitive
1977-05-19TO PASS H.R. 6111, A BILL EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 FOR THREE YEARS UNTIL FISCAL 1981.H.R. 6111 · 95th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1977-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5742, THE BILL TO EXTEND FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ACTIVITIES OCCURRING UNDER THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.H.R. 5742 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-19TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5864, AS AMENDED, A BILL MODIFYING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.H.R. 5864 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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