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Ted F. Stevens

Ted F. Stevens on Labor & Wages

RepublicanAK

Labor & Wages247 votes · 66.1/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

365 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 247 of them counted toward the score above: 107 toward “Worker priority” and 140 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 118 did not count: 105 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 13 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
1988-06-28TO 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaEmployer 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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayWorker priority
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 CongressNayWorker 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 CongressYeaEmployer priority
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressYeaEmployer priority
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayWorker 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 CongressNayEmployer 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-05-22TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5174. H.R. 5174 PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AMENDS TITLE 31 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES AND CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. THE HELMS AMENDMENT AMENDS THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH HAVE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS REQUIRING EMPLOYEES TO PAY UNION DUES, FROM ENGAGING IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THREE ACTIVITIES: 1) SUPPORTING PAC'S, 2) PAYING THE COSTS OF COMMUNICATING THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS TO THE UNION MEMBERSHIP, OR 3) CONDUCTING GET-OUT-THE-VOTE DRIVES. THE AMENDMENT WOULD AFFECT LABOR ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES IN STATE AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AS WELL AS IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS, AND IT PROPOSES TO SET ASIDE LAWS IN STATES WHICH PERMIT LABOR ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT IN CAMPAIGNS FOR STATE OFFICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1984-05-21TO AMEND H.R. 5174, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGES UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, AMENDING TITLE II OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, FOR MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES, AND FOR CLARIFYING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING AGREEMENTS MAY BE REJECTED IN CASES UNDER CHAPTER 11. THE EXON AMENDMENT CLARIFIES THE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY DEALING WITH (CONTINUED) CHILD SUPPORT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5174 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-09-30TO PASS H.R. 3929, THE HOUSE VERSION OF S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-09-30TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE LEVIN AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE TRIGGER FOR EXTENDED BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-30TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE BYRD AMENDMENT PROVIDES UP TO EIGHT WEEKS OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-09-29TO AMEND S. 1887, A BILL EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM (FSC) FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT REVISES PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE NEW BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR ENTITLEMENT, AND ALLOWS AN ALTERNATE MEASUREMENT BASED UPON THE TOTAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1887 · 98th CongressNayEmployer priority
1983-08-02TO 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, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1646 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1983-06-20TO PASS S. 336, A BILL STRENGTHENING PROHIBITIONS AGAINST LABOR AND MANAGEMENT PERSONS GUILTY OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES, AND CLARIFYING THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATING TO THE DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT.S. 336 · 98th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-09-30TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2036, A BILL PROVIDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2036 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-07-01TO PASS S. RES. 340, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN TO TERMINATE OR WEAKEN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 340 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-01TO PASS S. 2036 TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2036 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-02-10TO PASS H.J. RES. 391 TO MAKE AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND ADVANCES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 391 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-05TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-31TO INVOKE CLOTURE AND END DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION OF DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN OF MARYLAND TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO PASS H.R. 3904. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-07-29TO TABLE BOREN AMENDMENT TO CHAFEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904 THAT INCLUDED PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY PASSED, AMENDED THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904 BY STRIKING THE PROVISION PROVIDING A SPECIAL EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE SEAGOING INDUSTRY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904. SEE RC 323. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-29TO TABLE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904 THAT EXEMPTED CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESSES FROM THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT. SEE RC 324. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904 BY INCREASING THE MANDATORY DE MINIMIS REDUCTION CEILING FROM $50,000 TO $100,000. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 3904, PROVIDING CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ERISA SHALL NOT APPLY TO STONE, SAND, OR GRAVEL MINING OPERATIONS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-07-28TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSSON TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF DON ALAN ZIMMERMAN OF MARYLAND TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-04-23TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF WILLIAM LUBBERS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE GEN COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-04-22TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE LUBBERS NOMINATION FOR GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION PASSED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-04-21TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE LUBBERS NOMINATION FOR GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-26TO AMEND H.R. 111, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL, BY RESTORING THE PROVISIONS APPLYING TO TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 1978 AS THE STATUTORY FOUNDATION TO GOVERN UNION REPRESENTATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 111 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-07-20TO TABLE SCHWEIKER SUBSTITUTE FOR CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4389 (SEE RC 200). THE SUBSTITUTE CONCENTRATES OSHA ENFORCEMENT TO ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND REDUCES THE REGULATORY BURDEN ON SAFER EMPLOYEES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1979-07-20TO AGREE THAT THE CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4389, ADDING NONHAZARDOUS SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE FAMILY FARM EXEMPTION LAW FROM OSHA, IS GERMANE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-20TO PASS S. 239, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)S. 239 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-20TO AMEND S. 239, THE VISTA AUTHORIZATION, BY MAKING THE PEACE CORPS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY. (MOTION FAILED)S. 239 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-25TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 22 BY PROVIDING FOR A $1.1 BILLION REDUCTION IN THE ALLOWANCE FUNCTION OF THE BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE FUNDING FOR FEDERAL OVERTIME PAY, FEDERAL FILMMAKING, FEDERAL TRAVEL, AND FOR A REDUCTION IN THE FEDERAL WORK FORCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 596th CongressNayWorker priority
1978-09-27TO TABLE THE BARTLETT APPEAL FROM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1930 TO H.R. 12929 WAS OUT OF ORDER ON THE GROUNDS THAT IT WAS LEGISLATION IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1930 BARS THE USE OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS TO APPLY OSHA REGULATIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH EMPLOY TEN OR FEWER EMPLOYEES OR TO INDUSTRIAL GROUPS THAT HAVE AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY INCIDENCE RATE OF SEVEN OR LESS INJURIES PER ONE HUNDRED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-25TO PASS S. 2570, THE BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR JOBS PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA).S. 2570 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-08-25TO TABLE THE HEINZ AMENDMENT TO S. 2570, THE BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA). THE HEINZ AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS.S. 2570 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1978-08-22TO AMEND S. 2570, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA). THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRAUD AND ABUSE IN CETA PROGRAMS.S. 2570 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-22TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE BYRD (WV) SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 8410 (SEE RC 165).H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-06-15TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE BYRD (WV) SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 8410 (SEE RC 165).H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-06-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE BYRD (WV) SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 8410 (SEE RC 165).H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-06-13TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE BYRD (WV) SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 8410. THE BYRD SUBSTITUTE MAINTAINS THE CURRENT JURISDICTIONAL STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, LIMITS THE ACCESS OF UNION ORGANIZERS ON COMPANY PREMISES TO NON-WORKING HOURS AND NON-WORKING AREAS, EXTENDS THE DEADLINE FOR UNION REPRESENTATION ELECTIONS, AND MODIFIES SEVERAL OTHER CONTROVERSIAL SECTIONS OF THE ORIGINAL BILL.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
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 CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-19TO PASS H.R. 5383.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-19TO AGREE TO A MODFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5383 THAT WOULD DELETE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT EXEMPTS TENURED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BILL. THE ORIGINAL CRANSTON AMENDMENT WAS TO DELETE LANGUAGE THAT EXEMPTED TENURED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, TENURED PROFESSORS, AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVES WITH A HIGH PENSION.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-19TO TABLE THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT TO THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT (SEE RC 566) TO H.R. 5383, THE BILL RAISING THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FROM SIXTY-FIVE TO SEVENTY. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT RETAINS LANGUAGE THAT EXEMPTS TENURED PROFESSORS AND ALSO BUSINESS EXECUTIVES WITH ANNUAL PENSIONS OF MORE THAN $20,000 FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BILL.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-07TO PASS H.R. 3744, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S. 1871.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-07TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 1871. THE CHILES AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL AND CONSEQUENTLY PROPOSES THAT THE MINIMUM WAGE BE RAISED TO $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979 AND $3.05 IN 1980.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-07TO TABLE THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO TOWER AMENDMENT #1019 TO S. 1871. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SMALL RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES FROM MINIMUM WAGE LAWS IF THEIR GROSS VOLUME OF SALES IS LESS THAN $250,000 IN 1977, LESS THAN $275,000 IN 1978 AND 1979, AND LESS THAN $325,000 IN 1980. THE ORIGINAL TOWER AMENDMENT TO THE BILL EXEMPTED SMALL RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES FROM MINIMUM WAGE LAWS IF THEIR GROSS VOLUME OF SALES WAS LESS THAN $1 MILLION ANNUALLY.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-07TO TABLE DIVISION 2 OF THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT #1038 TO S. 1871. DIVISION 2 GIVES THE SECRETARY OF LABOR DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYERS FROM THE SIX-PERSON LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS THAT CAN BE HIRED FOR PART-TIME JOBS AT 85% OF THE ADULT MINIMUM WAGE.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-07TO AMEND S. 1871 SO THAT WORKERS AGED 68 OR OLDER MAY BE HIRED AT 75% OF THE ADULT MINIMUM WAGE.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-07TO AMEND S. 1871 SO THAT WORKERS UNDER AGE 20 MAY BE HIRED AT 85% OF THE ADULT MINIMUM WAGE FOR THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS ON THE JOB.S. 1871 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-07TO AMEND S. 1871 SO THAT WORKERS UNDER AGE 20 MAY BE HIRED AT 75% OF THE ADULT MINIMUM WAGE RATE FOR THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS ON THE JOB.S. 1871 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-07TO AMEND S. 1871 SO THAT WORKERS BETWEEN AGE 16 AND 20 MAY BE HIRED AT 85% OF THE ADULT MINIMUM WAGE.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-07TO AMEND S. 1871 BY EXEMPTING ALL WORKERS AGE 16 THROUGH 19 FROM MINIMUM WAGE COVERAGE.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND S. 1871 BY REDUCING THE TIP CREDIT FROM 50% TO 30% BY 1981.S. 1871 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND THE STAFFORD AMENDMENT (SEE RC 540) TO S. 1871 BY GRADUALLY REDUCING THE TIP CREDIT FROM 50% TO 40%.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND S. 1871 BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF THE REDUCTION OF THE TIP CREDIT AS PROPOSED IN THE STAFFORD AMENDMENT (SEE RC 540) TO THE BILL.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-06TO AMEND S. 1871 BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $2.65 IN 1978, $2.90 IN 1979, AND $3.15 IN 1980, AND $3.40 IN 1981.S. 1871 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND THE WILLIAMS AMENDMENT (SEE RC 537) TO S. 1871 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD INSTEAD OF A FOUR YEAR PERIOD.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND THE WILLIAMS AMENDMENT (SEE RC 537) TO S. 1871 BY PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979, AND $3.05 IN 1980.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND THE WILLIAMS AMENDMENT (SEE RC 537) TO S. 1871, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS OF THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE. THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $2.50 IN 1978, $2.70 IN 1979, AND $2.90 IN 1980.S. 1871 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-16TO PASS S. 274.S. 274 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-16TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR S. 274. THE ABOUREZK SUBSTITUTE BILL WOULD PROHIBIT MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM ENGAGING IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR STRIKES DEALING WITH COMBAT-RELATED ISSUES, BUT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF PERSONNEL GRIEVANCES DEALING WITH NON-COMBAT ISSUES.S. 274 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority

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