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James Danforth Quayle

James Danforth Quayle on Education

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Education70 votes · 49.9/100 consistent
Expand federal roleReduce federal role

94 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Education. 70 of them counted toward the score above: 34 toward “Expand federal role” and 36 toward “Reduce federal role”.

The other 24 did not count: 19 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 5 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
1988-10-06TO AMEND S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ALLOW INCOME USED FROM U.S. SAVINGS BONDS TO PAY FOR TUITION AND FEES AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO BE COUNTED AS NON-TAXABLE INCOME.S. 2238 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-12-10TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD PERMIT STATE AGENCIES TO REQUEST FEDERAL FUNDS TO COVER FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEFAULTS WITHOUT USING MORE STATE FUNDS.S. 1920 · 100th CongressNayReduce federal role
1987-12-01TO PASS HR 5, THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH FISCAL 1993 FOR VARIOUS ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE HAD SUBSTITUTED THE LANGUAGE OF S 373 FOR THAT IN HR 5.H.R. 5 · 100th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1987-12-01TO AMEND THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 373, THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT, REQUIRING PARENTAL APPROVAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 373 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-23TO ADOPT S 778, THE STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM WHEREBY GRANTS WOULD BE MADE TO EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIPS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, AND ACQUIRE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE INSTRUCTION OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES.S. 778 · 100th CongressNayReduce federal role
1986-06-03TO ADOPT S 1965, THE MEASURE REAUTHORIZING FINANCIAL AID THROUGH 1991 TO COLLEGES AND STUDENTS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT.S. 1965 · 99th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1986-06-03TO PROVIDE A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE STAFFORD, VT) AMENDMENT TO S 1965, HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, TO CUT PROPOSED INCREASES IN PELL GRANTS FOR POOR STUDENTS AND MAKE OTHER REVISIONS IN COLLEGE STUDENT AID, THEREBY DECREASING THE COST OF THE BILL BY $1.5 BILLION OVER FIVE YEARS.S. 1965 · 99th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1986-06-03TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S 1965, HIGHER EDUCATION (CONTINUED) ACT, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL COURTS FROM REQUIRING SCHOOL BUSING EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES.S. 1965 · 99th CongressNayReduce federal role
1986-06-03TO AMEND S 1965 HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS TO SET UP A NEW PROGRAM GRANTING UP TO 5,000 FELLOWSHIPS A YEAR TO ENCOURAGE UNDERGRADUATES AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS TO CONSIDER TEACHING.S. 1965 · 99th CongressNayReduce federal role
1985-05-09TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE RESTORE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HEAD START, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS, AND GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS.99th CongressNayReduce federal role
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
1980-08-28TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5192, EXTENDING THROUGH FISCAL 1985 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 7593, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING THE $210,000 APPROPRIATION FOR MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7664 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4960, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CONGRESS A SPECIALLY STRUCK GOLD MEDAL TO GERALD F. SPIESS. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 4960 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5608, CHRYSLER CORPORATION LOAN GUARANTEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5680 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-07TO PASS H.R. 5192, AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5192 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-11-02TO AMEND H.R. 5129, AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, BY PROVIDING FOR A PROGRAM OF STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR MILITARY SERVICE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5129 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-09-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 210, ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-09-19TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 186, SECOND BUDGET RESOLUTION, BY REDUCING THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF FEDERAL REVENUES BY $250 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR A PROGRAM OF HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION TAX CREDITS AND A REDUCTION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY $400 MILLION AND OUTLAYS BY $100 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 186 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-07-24TO PASS H. J. RES. 74, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT COMPELLING THE ATTENDANCE OF A STUDENT IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OTHER THAN THAT NEAREST THE STUDENT'S HOME. (MOTION FAILED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-07-24TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. J. RES. 74, SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-24TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 74, A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT DEALING WITH SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 74 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-17TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON LANGUAGE IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 210 STATING THAT NO INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE DENIED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY RULES WHICH UTILIZE ANY RATIO OR OTHER NUMERICAL REQUIREMENT RELATED TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR SEX. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-07-17TO AGREE THAT THE HOUSE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS TO S. 210, TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 210 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-07-11TO PASS H.R. 2444, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-07-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FACILITIES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT BY ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHICH USES MANDATORY STUDENT FEES TO PAY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444, TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BY REDUCING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FULL TIME POSITIONS BY 800 BY THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR, REQUIRING THAT ALL CONSULTANTS HIRED BE COUNTED AS FULL TIME POSITIONS, AND STRIKING LANGUAGE PERMITTING THE DEPARTMENT TO ADD UP TO 50 FULL TIME POSITIONS EACH YEAR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PERMITTING A MAJORITY OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITIES TO VETO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATIONS, EXCEPT FOR RULES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE GIVING THE SECRETARY DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO WAIVE FEDERALLY MANDATED ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND BY INSERTING LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR AN 8-MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD DURING WHICH THE SECRETARY MAY NOT WITHHOLD FUNDS UNDER ANY PROGRAM IF A STATE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRING THE ADMINISTRATION THROUGH A SINGLE ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-19THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2444, ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-13THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE AND REPORT H.R. 2444 BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRIKEN. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND 2444 BY TRANSFERRING HEW FUNCTIONS UNDER THE HEADSTART-FOLLOW THROUGH ACT INTO THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION'S STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF THE INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS FROM THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENTAL DEFENSE FUNCTIONS RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF OVERSEAS DEPENDENTS TO THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY TRANSFERRING CETA TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND THE STRUCTURALLY UNEMPLOYED INTO THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-06-13TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF HEALTH MANPOWER PROGRAMS TO THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-13THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2444, ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR FIVE OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT FUNCTIONS DELEGATED BY THE SECRETARY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE WHEREBY PRINCIPAL OFFICERS IN THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT MAY BE DELEGATED TO PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION AND RELATED OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY DELETING THE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS TO COLLECT DATA REQUIRED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, TO HIRE AND SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES,AND TO CONTRACT OUT FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY REQUIRING THAT ANYONE SELECTED FOR ONE OF THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSTITIONS HAVE BEEN A TEACHER OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR DURING 18 OF THE 24 MONTHS PRECEEDING NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REHABILITATION SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT AND TO INSTEAD AUTHORIZE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE HANDICAPPED IN HEW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HANDICAPPED RESEARCH, AND SUCH OTHER PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROVIDING FOR A UNIFIED APPROACH TO RURAL FAMILY EDUCATION THROUGH THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND MINORITY LANGUAGE AFFAIRS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayReduce federal role
1979-06-12TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE GARCIA AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2444. THE GARCIA AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND MINORITY LANGUAGES AFFAIRS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE DE LA GARZA SUBSTITUTE SPECIFIES THAT SUCH AN OFFICE BE ADMINISTERED BY A DIRECTOR OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY, RATHER THAN HEADED BY ONE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARIES AS SPECIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE CREATING THE STRUCTURE WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT TO MANAGE FUNCTIONS RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCHOOLS FOR OVERSEAS DEPENDENTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-12TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROHIBITING DENIAL OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY RULES WHICH UTILIZE ANY RATIO OR OTHER NUMERICAL REQUIREMENT RELATED TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR SEX. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-12THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2444. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PROVISION OF LAW SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY TO REQUIRE BUSING OF STUDENTS OR TEACHERS TO CARRY OUT DESEGREGATION AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY DECLARING THAT IT WAS THE INTENT OF CONGRESS TO LIMIT FUTURE BUDGET AUTHORITY TO THE LEVEL SET IN THIS BILL PLUS YEARLY COST OF LIVING INCREASES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY MAKING IT A PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PERMIT DAILY OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTARY PRAYER OR MEDITATION IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY CREATING AN INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF EDUCATION RATHER THAN A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1979-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-11THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2444, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15, THE BILL EXTENDING THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1983 MOST OF THE MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS OF AID FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-10-14TO AMEND THE FORD(MI) SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 11274, THE MIDDLE INCOME STUDENT ASSISTENCE ACT. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW ONLY STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES WITH AN ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF LESS THAN $40,000 TO APPLY FOR INTEREST SUBSIDIES ON GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS. THE FORD SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL INCORPORATES EIGHT CHANGES THAT WILL BRING H.R. 11274 INTO CLOSER CONFORMITY WITH ITS SENATE COMPANION BILL S. 2539, THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1978.H.R. 11274 · 95th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1978-10-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12050 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES INSIST ON HOUSE LANGUAGE THAT EXTENDS THE BILL TO COVER TUITION PAID TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. H.R. 12050 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-07-13TO PASS H.R. 15.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-07-13TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 15. THE ASHBROOK SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS BY MEANS OF BLOCK GRANTS TO THE STATES.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1978-07-13TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15. THE KILDEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRANTS FOR ANY PROGRAM THAT DUPLICATES OR COMPETES WITH PUBLIC SERVICES ALREADY OFFERED BY STATE OR LOCAL AGENCIES, EXCEPT WHEN THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION DETERMINES THAT COLLABORATION EXISTS BETWEEN THE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY AND THE OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES. THE HOLT AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE AWARDING OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT DUPLICATE EXISTING PUBLIC SERVICES, BUT ALLOWS THE GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT, RATHER THAN THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, TO WAIVE THIS REGULATION.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressNayReduce federal role
1978-07-12TO AMEND H.R. 15 BY RETAINING A PROVISION IN CURRENT LAW THAT COUNTS TWO-THIRDS, RATHER THAN 100%, OF THE CHILDREN FROM AFDC FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOCATING STATE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION FUNDS.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-07-12TO AMEND H.R. 15, THE BILL EXTENDING THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS, BY ALLOWING LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES WHO HAVE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO QUALIFY FOR INCENTIVE GRANTS, EVEN IF AN IDENTIFIABLE STATE-WIDE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM DOES NOT EXIST.H.R. 15 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY INCREASING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT FROM 25% TO 50% OF TUITION EXPENSES.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY EXTENDING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT TO COVER TUITION PAID TO PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-06-01TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1178, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 12050, THE TUITION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 1978.H.Res. 1178 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-05-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1072, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION OF SEVERAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS.H.Res. 1072 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-05-04TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 559 THAT WOULD REDUCE THE TARGET FOR TOTAL REVENUES BY $635 MILLION IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR A PROGRAM OF TUITION TAX CREDITS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS. THE ORIGINAL COUGHLIN AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE DECREASED THE TARGET FOR TOTAL REVENUES BY $500 MILLION IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE TUITION TAX CREDITS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY.H.Con.Res. 559 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-05-04TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE COUGHLIN AMENDMENT (SEE RC 285) TO H. CON. RES. 559. THE LUKEN SUBSTITUTE REDUCES THE TARGET FOR TOTAL REVENUES BY $635 MILLION IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE A PROPOSED PROGRAM OF TUITION TAX CREDITS FOR ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS.H.Con.Res. 559 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-04-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, S. 2452, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HUBERT H. HUMPHREY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND FOR THE EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP RESEARCH CENTER.S. 2452 · 95th CongressNayReduce federal role
1978-03-20TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE FORD (MI) MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11274, THE BILL AMENDING TITLE IV OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 WITH RESPECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MIDDLE-INCOME STUDENTS.H.R. 11274 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-03-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10551, THE BILL ALLOWING THIRTEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE UNITED STATES TO OPERATE THEIR COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEIR PROGRAMS ARE NOT PRESENTLY FUNDED UNDER TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT.H.R. 10551 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1978-02-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10606, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HUBERT H. HUMPHREY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.H.R. 10606 · 95th CongressNayReduce federal role
1978-02-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 10569, A BILL THAT EXTENDS THE AUTHORIZATIONS AND PROVISIONS OF THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.H.R. 10569 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1977-10-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1139, THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND CHILD NUTRITION AMENDMENTS OF 1977.H.R. 1139 · 95th CongressNayReduce federal role
1977-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8358, THE BILL PROVIDING THAT ANY LAW LIBRARY OF AN ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL MAY BE DESIGNATED AS A DEPOSITORY LIBRARY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS.H.R. 8358 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1977-09-26TO PASS S. 1060, A BILL RESTATING THE CHARTER OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SO AS TO PROVIDE THE UNIVERSITY WITH A MORE FLEXIBLE AND MODERN CORPORATE CHARTER.S. 1060 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-18TO PASS H.R. 1139.H.R. 1139 · 95th CongressNayReduce federal role
1977-05-18TO AMEND H.R. 1139 BY PROVIDING THE OPTION TO RECEIVE CASH INSTEAD OF THE COMMODITIES NORMALLY SUPPLIED UNDER THE ACT. THE GOODLING AMENDMENT WOULD PERMIT EACH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CHOICE OF THE TWO OPTIONS.H.R. 1139 · 95th CongressNayExpand federal role
1977-05-18TO AMEND H.R. 1139 BY LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM TO THE AVERAGE OF THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN THAT AREA THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.H.R. 1139 · 95th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1977-05-18TO AMEND H.R. 1139 BY LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM IN ANY ONE STATE TO NO MORE THAN TWICE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES IN THE STATE.H.R. 1139 · 95th CongressYeaReduce federal role
1977-05-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6774, A BILL TO AMEND THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1976, ESPECIALLY WITH RESPECT TO AMENDMENTS AFFECTING STUDENT GUARANTEED LOANS.H.R. 6774 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1977-05-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6692, A BILL TO EXTEND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT.H.R. 6692 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role
1977-03-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3712, THE BILL TO AMEND THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT AND EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRRIATIONS CONTAINED IN THE ACT.H.R. 3712 · 95th CongressYeaExpand federal role

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