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Paul Martin Simon

Paul Martin Simon on Labor & Wages

DemocratIL

Labor & Wages216 votes · 84.1/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

326 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 216 of them counted toward the score above: 184 toward “Worker priority” and 32 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 110 did not count: 91 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 19 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
1990-02-28To express the sense of the Senate regarding the use of the so-called "peace dividend". — TO AMEND S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE USE OF THE PEACE DIVIDEND.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-02-28To state the sense of the Senate on the uses of the peace dividend. — TO AMEND S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT, TO STATE THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE USES OF THE PEACE DIVIDEND.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-02-28To provide certain protections from civil liability to volunteers and nonprofit corporations under section 501(c) of Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO TABLE THE MCCONNELL (R, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FROM CIVIL LIABILITY TO VOLUNTEERS AND NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
1990-02-27To make the benefits paid under the bill comparable to benefits paid to persons for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. — TO TABLE THE MCCAIN (R, AZ) AMENDMENT TO S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT, TO MAKE THE BENEFITS PAID UNDER THE BILL COMPARABLE TO BENEFITS PAID TO PERSONS FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteDirection not readable
1990-02-27To protect religious organizations from discrimination and to allow those religious organizations that choose to participate in programs contained in the Act to maintain religious identity. — TO AMEND S 1430, NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1989, TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM DISCRIMINATION AND TO ALLOW THOSE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE ACT TO MAINTAIN RELIGIOUS IDENTITY.S. 1430 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
1989-11-08A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 2710, MINIMUM WAGE.H.R. 2710 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaWorker priority
1989-11-08To strike the exclusion from the training wage for employers of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. — TO TABLE THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 2710, MINIMUM WAGE, TO REMOVE THE EXCLUSION FROM THE TRAINING WAGE FOR EMPLOYERS OF MIGRANT OR SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.H.R. 2710 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
1989-11-08To provide that the Congress shall not increase the business costs for small businesses that engage in an industry affecting commerce by enacting legislation that requires additional paperwork, capital expenditures, compliance costs, or taxes. — TO TABLE THE SYMMS (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO HR 2710, MINIMUM WAGE, TO STATE THAT CONGRESS WILL NOT RAISE BUSINESS COSTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN INDUSTRIES AFFECTING COMMERCE BY REQUIRING EXTRA PAPERWORK OR COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 2710 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
1989-10-26To make a substitute amendment. — TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS, TO SET UP A COMMISSION THAT WOULD MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP END THE EASTERN AIRLINES STRIKE.H.R. 1231 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1989-10-26An Act to establish a commission to investigate and report respecting the dispute between Eastern Airlines and its collective bargaining units, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT TO HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS. (MOTION ACCEPTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 1231 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaWorker priority
1989-10-03An Act to establish a commission to investigate and report respecting the dispute between Eastern Airlines and its collective bargaining units, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1231, EASTERN AIRLINES-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 1231 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaWorker priority
1989-05-17A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restore the minimum wage to a fair and equitable rate, and for other purposes. — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT.H.R. 2 · 101st Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaWorker priority
1989-04-12A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restore the minimum wage to a fair and equitable rate, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 2, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT.H.R. 2 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaWorker priority
1989-04-12A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restore the minimum wage to a fair and equitable rate, and for other purposes. — TO RECOMMIT S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO COMMITTEE.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to RecommitNayWorker priority
1989-04-12To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to permit an employee to take compensatory time off in lieu of compensation for overtime hours. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO TABLE THE WALLOP (R, WY) MOTION TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT TO PERMIT EMPLOYEES TO TAKE COMPENSATORY TIME INSTEAD OF OVERTIME PAY.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
1989-04-12To provide that the Davis-Bacon Act shall apply only to a contractor, or subcontractor, whose annual gross volume of sales made or business done is not less than $500,001. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO ALLOW THE DAVIS-BACON ACT TO APPLY TO CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS WHO GROSS OVER $500,000 ANNUALLY.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaWorker priority
1989-04-12Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Finance Committee review PL 100-360, the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, specifically the financing mechanism. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLD HEARINGS ON THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-04-12To delay for 1 year the effective date for section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO DELAY SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the MotionNayWorker priority
1989-04-12To express the sense of the Senate regarding working poor families. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE AS IT RELATES TO THE WORKING POOR.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-04-12Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding repeal of section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN REGARDS TO SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-04-12To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly earnings test limit, to express the sense of the Congress regarding the phase-out and elimination of such test by the year 2000 for individuals who have attained retirement age, and for other purposes. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY EARNINGS.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1989-04-11To provide a substitute amendment. — TO ADOPT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THE HATCH AMENDMENT TO S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayWorker priority
1989-04-11A perfecting amendment providing for the "Minimum Wage Restoration Act of 1989". — TO ADOPT THE GRAHAM AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaWorker priority
1988-10-07TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2488, PARENTAL AND MEDICAL LEAVE, A BILL TO GIVE EMPLOYEES PARENTAL AND TEMPORARY MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2488 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-10-03TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE, ON THE BYRD, WV MOTION TO S 2488, PARENTAL AND MEDICAL LEAVE, TO RECOMMIT TO THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE THE BILL TO GRANT EMPLOYEES PARENTAL AND TEMPORARY MEDICAL LEAVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY SWORN AND CHOSEN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2488 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-30TO TABLE THE DOLE, KS AMENDMENT TO S 2488, PARENTAL AND MEDICAL LEAVE, TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL UNTIL OCT. 6TH.S. 2488 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-23TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THERE BY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 837, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION, TO RESTORE MINIMUM WAGE TO A FAIR AND EQUITABLE RATE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 837 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-09-22TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 837, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION, TO RESTORE MINIMUM WAGE TO A FAIR AND EQUITABLE RATE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 837 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-09-15TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 837, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION, A BILL TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $4.55 AN HOUR OVER THREE YEARS.S. 837 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO PASS S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO NARROW THE SCOPE OF ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS BY ALTERING THE DEFINITION OF "MASS LAYOFFS".S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT BUSINESSES FROM THE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS WHEN FACED WITH SUPPLY SHORTAGES CAUSED BY GOVERNMENT POLICIES OR OTHER REASONS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-07-06TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-29TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT BUSINESSES FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS IF PLANT OPERATIONS ARE DISRUPTED BY SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES LEAVING VOLUNTARILY.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS FLOODING, DROUGHT, OR EARTHQUAKE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO CLARIFY THAT A COMPANY CANNOT CLOSE OR LAY OFF WORKERS BEFORE 60 DAYS NOTICE, TO REVISE THE "FALTERING COMPANY" EXEMPTION DEFINITION, AND TO REQUIRE THE COURTS TO ASSIGN LEGAL COSTS IN ANY CASES ON THE LEGISLATION.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, THE PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF A SALE OF A BUSINESS, THE NEW OWNER OF THE BUSINESS BECOMES RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS THE DAY AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THEIR PURCHASE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO PERMIT 60 DAYS ADVANCE WARNING OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS TO BE INCLUDED IN EMPLOYEES' PAYCHECKS OR MAILED TO THEIR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO RETAIN ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANT CLOSINGS, BUT REPLACE LAYOFF PROVISIONS WITH A 60-DAY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS CAUSED BY A HOSTILE TAKEOVER.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT EMPLOYERS FROM ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS WHEN PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY A STRIKE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-28TO AMEND S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO CLARIFY THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY REPLACE A STRIKING WORKER WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS DETERMINED BY FEDERAL REGULATORS TO BE "FAILING."S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE HATCH, UT AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE ADVANCE WARNING REQUIREMENTS FOR STRIKING EMPLOYEES THAT ARE TO BE REPLACED.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-27TO TABLE THE KASSEBAUM, KS AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE ADVANCE WARNING OF MASS EMPLOYEE LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-24TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXPAND THE HOBBS ANTI-RACKETEERING ACT TO INCLUDE VIOLENT ACTS COMMITTED DURING LABOR DISPUTES.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-24TO TABLE THE QUAYLE, IN AMENDMENT TO S 2527, PLANT CLOSING NOTIFICATION, TO EXEMPT EMPLOYERS FROM THE 60 DAYS ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT IF THEY PROVIDE LAID OFF EMPLOYEES WITH 60 DAYS OF SEVERANCE PAY.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-06-22TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-22TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 2527, PLANT CLOSINGS NOTIFICATION, A BILL TO REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS.S. 2527 · 100th CongressNayWorker priority
1988-06-09TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1212, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO PREVENT THE DENIAL OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROHIBITING LIE DETECTOR USE BY EMPLOYERS INVOLVED IN OR AFFECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1988-03-29TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT; TO NOTIFY WORKERS AT RISK OF DISEASE FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-28TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO CREATE AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS ABOUT THE AIDS VIRUS, THEREBY REDUCING THE WORKPLACE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE DISEASE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-28TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT; TO NOTIFY WORKERS AT RISK OF DISEASE FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-25TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO CLASSIFY HEALTH WORKERS AS A POPULATION AT RISK OF CONTRACTING THE AIDS VIRUS.S. 79 · 100th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1988-03-24TO AMEND THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO REQUIRE A STUDY ON THE BILL'S FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE PRIVATE, AS WELL AS PUBLIC, SECTOR. THE NICKLES AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-24TO TABLE THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO ENSURE LEGISLATION ON ACID RAIN CONTROL.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-03-24TO TABLE THE DANFORTH, MO AMENDMENT TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT, TO ALTER THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE TO REQUIRE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TO REPORT THEIR IMPACT ON LITIGATION.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-03-24TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY SWORN AND CHOSEN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-23TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 79, HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE NOTIFICATION AND PREVENTION ACT. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY SWORN AND CHOSEN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 79 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-03TO PASS HR 1212, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS ON EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.H.R. 1212 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-03TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, A BILL TO RESTRICT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS ON EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE AGAINST A PROPOSED WORLD BANK LOAN TO MEXICO FOR RESTRUCTURING THEIR STEEL INDUSTRY.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT LIE DETECTOR TESTS UNDER 1984 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDELINES.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE COCHRAN, MS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH POLYGRAPH REGULATIONS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE STATES.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO EXEMPT "COMMON CARRIER" EMPLOYEES FROM THE POLYGRAPH BAN.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE BOSCHWITZ, MN AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT LIE DETECTOR TESTS IF REQUESTED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR JOB APPLICANT.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO EXEMPT SECURITY SERVICES FROM THE POLYGRAPH BAN.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-02TO AMEND S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, TO PERMIT THE USE OF ANOTHER "SCIENTIFICALLY VALID" METHODS OF TESTING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USE.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-03-01TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 1904, POLYGRAPH PROTECTION LAW, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE USE OF LIE DETECTORS BY EMPLOYERS ON MOST EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS.S. 1904 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-04-02TO ADOPT S 514, THE JOBS FOR EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS ACT, A BILL TO AMEND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT BY ESTABLISHING AN INCENTIVE BONUS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENTS. THE BILL WOULD ALSO ADD AN ENRICHED PROGRAM OPTION TO THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF AFDC/SSI YOUTH.S. 514 · 100th CongressYeaWorker priority
1985-05-06TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO E PRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT OVERALL FEDERAL OUTLAYS SHOULD BE REDUCED, BY PASSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE OVERTIME PAY GUIDELINES IN THE WALSH-HEALEY ACT BE REPLACED BY THOSE IN THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.99th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1985-04-03TO PASS H.R. 1866, A BILL PHASING OUT THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1985-04-03TO AMEND H.R. 1866, A BILL PHASING OUT THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE LEVIN AMENDMENT ALLOWS STATES THE OPTION OF A 5 PERCENT TRIGGER FOR EXTENDED BENEFITS.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaWorker priority
1985-04-03TO AMEND HR 1866 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION ACT OF 1982 UNTIL THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 1985.H.R. 1866 · 99th CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-21TO PASS H.R. 1036. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1036 · 98th CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressNayWorker 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayWorker 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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-13TO PASS H.R. 3520. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3520 · 98th CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayWorker 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressYeaWorker 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 CongressYeaWorker 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

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