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Abraham Alexander Ribicoff on Civil Rights

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Civil Rights46 votes · 86.1/100 consistent
Broaden protectionsNarrow protections

57 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Civil Rights. 46 of them counted toward the score above: 40 toward “Broaden protections” and 6 toward “Narrow protections”.

The other 11 did not count: 9 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 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
1980-05-22TO PASS S. 2511, CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2511 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-05-22TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 2511, CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION, THAT WOULD PREVENT THE COMMISSION FROM ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE EITHER THE U.S. CONGRESS OR THE VARIOUS STATE LEGISLATURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2511 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-05-22TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 2511, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION, THAT WOULD DECREASE FUNDS BY $5,719,000. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2511 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-05-06TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-05-01TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON H.R. 10. (MOTION PASSED; 3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-04-30TO TABLE BYRD MOTION TO RECONSIDER PRECEEDING VOTE ON H.R. 10. SEE RC 87. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-04-30TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-04-29TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-04-28TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO PASS H.R. 10. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO RECOMMIT H.R. 10. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1980-02-28ON RECONSIDERATION, TO AMEND H.R. 10. SEE RC 46. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-02-28TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 10, TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CARE OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS AND TO RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OPERATION OF INSTITUTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 10 BY AUTHORIZING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO INITIATE LAWSUITS ONLY WHEN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE (VERSUS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE) THAT A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS SUBJECTING INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS TO EGREGIOUS OR FLAGRANT CONDITIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 10 BY PROHIBITING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM INSTITUTING OR INTERVENING IN ANY ACTION UNDER THIS ACT IF THE INSTITUTION OR INTERVENTION WOULD BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY AND GOALS OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF HEW. SEE RC 49. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 10 BY DELETING JAILS, PRISONS, OR OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES FROM THE COVERAGE OF THE BILL. (CONTINUED) (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 25H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1980-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 10, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INITIATE SUIT TO ENFORCE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS, BY INSURING THAT RELIEF GRANTED BY THE COURT IS CONSISTENT WITH JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OF LEGAL DEPRIVATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 10 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1979-07-20TO TABLE JAVITS SUBSTITUTE FOR HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4389. THE HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OR ENFORCEMENT OF QUOTAS, RATIOS, GOALS, OR OTHER NUMERICAL REQUIREMENT SYSTEMS. THE JAVITS SUBSTITUTE RESTRICTS ENFORCEMENT OF STRICT QUOTAS BUT ALLOWS FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1979-06-07TO PASS S. 721, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSEDS. 721 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1979-06-07TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 721, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION, THAT RESTRICTS BUSING OF SCHOOLCHILDREN UNDER VOLUNTARY DESEGREGATION PLANS WHEN IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR OIL IMPORTS EQUAL OR EXCEED 40% OF THAT YEAR'S TOTAL U.S. OIL CONSUMPTION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 721 · 96th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1979-06-07TO AMEND S. 721, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION, BY AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION TO REPORT TO THE CONGRESS CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION OF AMERICANS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF EASTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPEAN ETHNIC GROUPS. (MOTION PASSEDS. 721 · 96th CongressNayNarrow protections
1979-06-04TO AMEND S. 1157, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FISCAL 1980 AUTHORIZATION, BY STRIKING $2 MILLION FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1157 · 96th CongressNayBroaden protections
1979-04-30TO TABLE AN APPEAL ON THE RULING OF THE CHAIR CONCERNING THE HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT TO S. 210 RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM GUIDELINES. THE CHAIR RULED THE HAYAKAWA AMENDMENT OUT OF ORDER. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 210 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-21TO PASS H.R. 12467, THE BILL EXTENDING CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR THE SEVERELY HANDICAPPED.H.R. 12467 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1978-04-12TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT #102 TO THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY. HELMS AMENDMENT #102 REQUIRES THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA TO GUARANTEE THE CONTINUED RECOGNITION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE U.S. CITIZENS IN THE CANAL ZONE.95th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1978-03-23TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5383, THE BILL AMENDING THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT BY INCREASING THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE TO SEVENTY FOR MOST OCCUPATIONS.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1977-10-12TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT #931 TO S. 1303. HELMS AMENDMENT #931 PROHIBITS THAT THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION REPRESENT CASES THAT DEAL WITH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUOTA SYSTEMS USED BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.S. 1303 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1977-09-30THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5645, THE BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT COMPROMISES THE TWO APPROPRIATIONS PROPOSALS OF THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE, AND PROHIBITS THAT THE FUNDS BE USED TO HIRE NEW STAFF.H.R. 5645 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1977-09-16TO PASS S. 995.S. 995 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1977-09-16TO AMEND S. 995 BY IMPOSING A SIX WEEK LIMIT ON THE PERIOD OF DISABILITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDBIRTH OR OTHER RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS.S. 995 · 95th CongressNayBroaden protections
1977-09-16TO TABLE THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT TO S. 995, THE BILL AMENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF PREGNANCY OR RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT SHALL BE THE EMPLOYER'S OPTION TO INCLUDE ELECTIVE ABORTION PLANS IN THE COMPANY'S MEDICAL BENEFITS.S. 995 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1977-06-29TO AMEND H.R. 7555 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING CIVIL RIGHTS SURVEYS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 1977-1978, EXCEPT WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE SECRETARY OF HEW.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayBroaden protections
1977-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 7555 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF HEW FUNDS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIRING, AND PROMOTIONS.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayBroaden protections
1977-06-28THAT THE SENATE RULE THE GERMANENESS OF HELMS' AMENDMENTS #470 AND #471 TO H.R. 7555. THE HELMS' AMENDMENTS DEAL WITH THE MANIPULATION OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS A WAY OF FORCING COMPLIANCE WITH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1976-09-28TO TABLE THE SCOTT (R., VA.) AMENDMENT TO S. 2278. THE SCOTT AMENDMENT SPECIFIES CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ATTORNEYS' FEES MAY BE PAID TO A PREVAILING PARTY IN ACTIONS UNDER THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 OR VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965.S. 2278 · 94th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1976-09-23TO TABLE THE ALLEN AMENDMENT TO S. 2278. THE ALLEN AMENDMENT WOULD CITE THE ACT AS THE TUNNEY-KENNEDY-ABOUREZK CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYS' FEES AWARDS ACT OF 1976.S. 2278 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-22TO TABLE THE ALLEN AMENDMENT TO THE KENNEDY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 2278. THE ALLEN AMENDMENT WOULD CITE THE ACT AS THE TUNNEY-KENNEDY CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYS RELIEF ACT OF 1976.S. 2278 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-21TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 2278, TO ALLOW A COURT TO AWARD ATTORNEYS' FEES TO A PREVAILING PARTY IN SUITS BROUGHT TO ENFORCE CERTAIN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTS.S. 2278 · 94th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1976-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 13367, BY APPLYING EXISTING CIVIL RIGHTS PROHIBITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS ON RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION TO THE REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM.H.R. 13367 · 94th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1976-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 13367, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PREVAILING PARTY IN A CIVIL SUIT BROUGHT TO ENFORCE CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE IN THE USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS MAY BE AWARDED REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES.H.R. 13367 · 94th CongressNayNarrow protections
1976-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 13367, BY RESTORING HOUSE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE AND HANDICAPPED STATUS IN THE USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS.H.R. 13367 · 94th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1976-08-27TO AMEND S. 2657, BY LIMITING THE COVERAGE OF TITLE IX, BEING CONCERNED WITH ANTI-SEX DESCRIMINATION POWERS OF THE GOVERNMENT TO CURRICULUM OR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.S. 2657 · 94th CongressNayBroaden protections
1976-08-26TO AMEND S. 2657, BY EXEMPTING THE AMERICAN LEGION BOYS' STATE PROGRAM AND THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GIRLS' STATE PROGRAM FROM TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1972.S. 2657 · 94th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1976-08-26TO TABLE THE EAGLETON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE FANNIN AMENDMENT (SEE R.C. 532) TO S. 2657, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT EXEMPTS MOTHER-DAUGHTER AND FATHER-SON SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FROM TITLE IX OF THE 1972 EDUCATION AMENDMENTS ACT.S. 2657 · 94th CongressNayNarrow protections
1975-09-25TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BROOKE AMENDMENT WAS OUT OF ORDER. THE BROOKE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT FUNDS IN THE ACT BE USED CONSISTENT WITH THE 5TH AND 14TH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.H.R. 8069 · 94th CongressNayDirection not readable
1975-09-24TO AMEND H.R. 8069 BY BARRING USE OF FUNDS TO REQUIRE TRANSPORTATION OF ANY STUDENT TO A SCHOOL OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS NEAREST THE STUDENT'S HOME AND WHICH OFFERS THE COURSES OF STUDY PURSUED BY SUCH STUDENT, IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF OF 1964.H.R. 8069 · 94th CongressNayBroaden protections
1975-09-19TO TABLE THE SCOTT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8069, BARRING USE OF FUNDS IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH ENFORCEMENT OF THE 5TH AND 14TH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.H.R. 8069 · 94th CongressNayBroaden protections
1975-09-19TO DECIDE WHETHER AN AMENDMENT OFFERED BY SEN. SCOTT TO H.R. 8069 IS GERMANE. THE SCOTT AMENDMENT BARS USE OF FUNDS THEREIN APPROPRIATED IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THE 5TH AND 14TH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND TO TITLE 6 OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.H.R. 8069 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-05-20TO AMEND H.R. 5899, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975, BY AGREEING TO LESS RESTRICTIVE LANGUAGE (THAN THAT PASSED BY THE HOUSE) ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEW CONCERNING ITS ADMINISTERING OF CIVIL RIGHTS PROVISIONS SET FORTH BY LAW.H.R. 5899 · 94th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1974-12-17TO AGREE TO HOUSE AMENDMENTS WITH AN AMENDMENT OFFERED BY SEN. ERVIN TO S. 3418, A BILL TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY IN FEDERAL GATHERING, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.S. 3418 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-12-11TO AMEND THE HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEW TO MAKE A FINDING ON AN ORIGINAL COMPLAINT OF ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY POLICIES PRIOR TO CONDUCTING A SYSTEMWIDE INVESTIGATION INTO SUCH ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayBroaden protections
1974-12-11TO AMEND THE SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, SO AS TO REQUIRE A DETERMINATION BY A U.S. COURT THAT DISCRIMINATION EXISTS BEFORE HEW MAY ENFORCE THESE ACTS (REFERRED TO IN SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT; SEE ROLL CALL 528.)H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayBroaden protections
1974-11-21TO PASS S.3418, A BILL TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY IN FEDERAL GATHERING, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.S. 3418 · 93rd CongressYeaBroaden protections
1974-11-19TO TABLE SEN. BEALL'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS THEREIN SHALL BE USED TO COMPEL ANY SCHOOL SYSTEM, AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING GRANTS, TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PILOT INVESTIGATION OF THE PROBLEMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaBroaden protections
1974-05-02TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S.3023 MAKING DISCRIMINATION IN LABOR UNION MEMBERSHIP AN UNFAIR LABOR PRACTISE.S. 3203 · 93rd CongressYeaNarrow protections
1973-07-16TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR WHEN IT RULED AS NONGERMANE TO PROVISIONS OF S. 1081 MOSS AMENDMENT NO. 337, DESIGNED TO REMOVE AN ARTIFICIAL IMPEDIMENT TO BRINGING CASES UNDER SECTION 2(A) OF ROBINSON-PATMAN ACT, A STATUTE INTENDED TO PROTECT THE SMALL INDEPENDENT BUSINESSMAN FROM DISCRIMINATION BY LARGE BUYERS & SELLERS.S. 1081 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1973-02-20TO RECOMMIT S.50, A BILL TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH WITHOUT TITLE IX, OLDER AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND TITLE X, MIDDLEAGED AND OLDER WORKERS TRAINING.S. 50 · 93rd CongressNayBroaden protections

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