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Steven Douglas Symms

Steven Douglas Symms on Civil Rights

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Civil Rights85 votes · 64.4/100 consistent
Broaden protectionsNarrow protections

127 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Civil Rights. 85 of them counted toward the score above: 19 toward “Broaden protections” and 66 toward “Narrow protections”.

The other 42 did not count: 35 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 7 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
1992-06-16A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON MODIFIED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)S. 55 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayNarrow protections
1992-06-11A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. — S.55 BY METZENBAUM (D-OH) -- NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT RAILWAY LABOR ACT, AMENDMENT (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)S. 55 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayNarrow protections
1991-10-30A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes. — (SENATE PASSED S. 1745, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES IN CASES OF INTENTIONAL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING DISPARATE IMPACT ACTIONS.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On Passage of the BillNayNarrow protections
1991-10-30To allow employees of the United States Senate to have access to jury trials and punitive damages on the same basis as such rights and remedies are available to employees in the private sector. — (SENATE TABLED THE NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 1291 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 1287), TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO JURY TRIALS AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ON THE SAME BASIS AS SUCH RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayBroaden protections
1991-10-30To require the President or a Member of the Senate to reimburse the appropriate Federal account for any payment made on their behalf out of such account for an unfair employment practice judgment committed under the provisions of this title by the President or Member of the Senate not later than 60 days after the payment is made. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE THE RUDMAN MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 1290 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 1287), TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT OR A MEMBER OF THE SENATE TO REIMBURSE THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL ACCOUNT FOR ANY PAYMENT MADE ON THEIR BEHALF OUT OF SUCH ACCOUNT FOR AN UNFAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE JUDGMENT COMMITTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE BY THE PRESIDENT OR MEMBER OF THE SENATE NOT LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE PAYMENT IS MADE.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1991-10-29To establish the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in order to protect the right of Senate employees, with respect to Senate employment, to be free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, and for other purposes. — (SENATE REJECTED A CONSTITUTIONAL POINT OF ORDER THAT GRASSLEY MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 1287 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1274, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SENATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF SENATE EMPLOYEES, WITH RESPECT TO SENATE EMPLOYMENT, TO BE FREE OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY, PROPOSED AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL INTRUSION INTO THE AFFAIRS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Point of OrderNayDirection not readable
1991-10-29To repeal exemptions from civil rights and labor and other laws for Congress and certain employees of the executive. — (SENATE TABLED THE NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 1284 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1283, TO REPEAL EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL RIGHTS AND LABOR AND OTHER LAWS FOR CONGRESS AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayBroaden protections
1991-10-29To provide for a limit on attorney contingency fees, disclosure and estimate of such fees, a private right of action, and hourly rate right under the provisions of the Act. — (SENATE TABLED THE MCCONNELL AMENDMENT NO. 1282 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1274, TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMIT ON ATTORNEY CONTINGENCY FEES, DISCLOSURE AND ESTIMATE OF SUCH FEES, A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION, AND HOURLY RATE RIGHT.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayNarrow protections
1991-10-29To secure the right of women to be free of sexual assault and violence. — S.1745 BY DANFORTH (R-MO) -- CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 GLASS CEILING ACT OF 1991 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-166, APPROVED 11/21/91) (SENATE AGREED TO DOLE AMENDMENT NO. 1278 TO AMENDMENT 1274, TO SECURE THE RIGHT OF WOMEN TO BE FREE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF, AND INCREASING THE OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaBroaden protections
1991-10-22A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes. — S.1745 BY DANFORTH (R-MO) -- CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 GLASS CEILING ACT OF 1991 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-166, APPROVED 11/21/91) (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1745, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES IN CASES OF INTENTIONAL EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING DISPARATE IMPACT ACTIONS.)S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayNarrow protections
1991-09-11To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to reflect the original intent of the authors of such Act by prohibiting preferrential treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. — (SENATE REJECTED THE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 1106 (TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT BEGINNING ON PAGE 3, LINE 24), PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS FROM USING PREFERENTIAL HIRING PRACTICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, WAS VOTED TO BE NOT GERMANE, AND THE AMENDMENT THUS FELL.)H.R. 2707 · 102nd Congress · Whether the Amendment is GermaneYeaDirection not readable
1991-06-26To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to reflect the original intent of the authors of such Act by prohibiting preferential treatment on the basis of race. — (SENATE TABLED THE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 378 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 377), AMENDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM USING PREFERENTIAL HIRING PRACTICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayNarrow protections
1990-10-24A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes. — TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, OF S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO RESTORE AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS THAT BAN DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. (REJECTED; TWO- THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On Overriding the VetoNayNarrow protections
1990-10-16A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes. — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO RESTORE AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS THAT BAN DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Conference ReportNayNarrow protections
1990-10-16A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes. — TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE CONFEREES CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFICALLY PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM ADOPTING OR IMPLEMENTING HIRING, PROMOTION OR TERMINATION QUOTAS.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to RecommitYeaNarrow protections
1990-09-24A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the protections given to older individuals in regard to employee benefit plans, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1511, OLDER WORKERS BENEFIT PROTECTION ACT, TO AMEND THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967 TO CLARIFY THE PROTECTIONS GIVEN TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS.S. 1511 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaBroaden protections
1990-07-18A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO RESTORE AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS THAT BAN DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillNayNarrow protections
1990-07-18In the nature of a substitute. — TO AMEND THE KENNEDY (D, MA) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE STATING THAT NOTHING IN THE AMENDMENTS MADE BY THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO ADOPT HIRING OR PROMOTIONAL QUOTAS OR TO AFFECT COURT ORDERED REMEDIES, CONCILIATION AGREEMENTS OR OTHERWISE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayBroaden protections
1990-07-17To prohibit the denial to any person of the due process of law required by the United States Constitution. — TO AMEND THE HATCH (R, UT) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL TO ANY PERSON OF THE DUE PROCESS OF LAW REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayNarrow protections
1990-07-17To provide for a substitute amendment. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE KENNEDY (D, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO RESTORE AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS THAT BAN DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayNarrow protections
1990-07-13A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. — TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, TO ESTABLISH A CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Conference ReportNayNarrow protections
1990-07-11To permit the reassignment of food handlers with infectious and communicable diseases and to grant State and local food handling laws preeminence over Federal laws in this area. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, TO PERMIT THE REASSIGNMENT OF FOOD HANDLERS WITH INFECTIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND TO GRANT STATE AND LOCAL FOOD HANDLING LAWS PREEMINENCE OVER FEDERAL LAWS IN THIS AREA.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaNarrow protections
1990-07-11To include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the list of infectious diseases that may be transmitted through food supply, and to grant employers the right to reassign food handlers with HIV or AIDS. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, TO INCLUDE THE HUMAN IMMUNE DEFICIENCY (HIV) VIRUS ON THE LIST OF INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOD SUPPLY, AND TO GRANT EMPLOYERS THE RIGHT TO REASSIGN FOOD-HANDLERS WITH THE HIV VIRUS OR AIDS.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaNarrow protections
1990-07-10To provide a private right of actions in the appropriate Federal District Court for employees of the Congress of the United States. — TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY (R, IA) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO PROVIDE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION IN THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayBroaden protections
1990-07-10To apply the rights and remedies of the Civil Rights Act of 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to the Senate. — TO TABLE THE FORD (D, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 2104, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, TO MAKE APPLICABLE THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1990, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976, AND THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 TO THE SENATE.S. 2104 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaNarrow protections
1990-06-28To provide additional protections for the civil rights of Americans by authorizing the imposition of the death penalty if death results during the commission of an act in violation of sections 241, 242, 245, and 247 of title 18, United States Code, relating to civil rights. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEATH PENALTY IN CASES WHERE DEATH RESULTS DURING THE COMMISSION OF AN ACT IN VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUDING CONSPIRACY AGAINST RIGHTS, DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW, FEDERAL PROTECTED ACTIVITIES, AND DAMAGE TO RELIGIOUS PROPERTY OR OBSTRUCTION OF PERSONS IN THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-12A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discrimination against blind individuals in air travel. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 341, AIR TRAVEL RIGHTS FOR THE BLIND, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ACT OF 1958 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN AIR TRAVEL. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 341 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayNarrow protections
1990-06-06A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. — TO TABLE THE HELMS (R, NC) MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO LANGUAGE IN THE CHAPMAN (D, TX) AMENDMENT TO S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES, TO ALLOW EMPLOYERS TO REFUSE TO ASSIGN WORKERS WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASES TO FOOD HANDLING JOBS.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayNarrow protections
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 AmendmentYeaBroaden protections
1990-02-08A bill to provide for the acquisition and publication of data about crimes that manifest prejudice based on race, religion, homosexuality or heterosexuality, or ethnicity. — TO PASS S 419/HR 1048, HATE-CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND PUBLICATION OF DATA ABOUT CRIMES THAT MANIFEST PREJUDICE BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, HOMOSEXUALITY OR HETEROSEXUALITY, OR ETHNICITY, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S 419, SENATE COMPANION MEASURE.H.R. 1048 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaBroaden protections
1990-02-08To provide that it is the sense of the Senate that homosexuality should not be promoted in any manner by the Federal or State government. — TO AMEND S 419, HATE CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT HOMOSEXUALITY SHOULD NOT BE PROMOTED IN ANY MANNER BY THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT.S. 419 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-02-08To prohibit the use of funds to promote or encourage homosexuality. — TO AMEND S 419, HATE CRIME STATISTICS ACT, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE HOMOSEXUALITY.S. 419 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaNarrow protections
1989-09-07A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. — TO PASS S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillNayNarrow protections
1989-09-07To require a judge to consider if a defendant who is accused of discrimination on the basis of disability has acted in good faith. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989, TO MAKE IT NECESSARY FOR A JUDGE TO DECIDE WHETHER SOMEONE ACCUSED OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BEHAVED IN GOOD FAITH.S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaNarrow protections
1989-09-07To provide a refundable tax credit for the costs of small businesses complying with the public accommodations requirement. — TO AMEND S 933, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1989, TO PROVIDE A TAX BREAK FOR SMALL BUSINESSES COMPLYING WITH THE PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS SECTION OF THE BILL. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 933 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-02TO PASS HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT, 1988, A BILL TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HUD WITH NEW REVISED PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE RENTAL OR SALE OF HOUSING AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING BASED ON A HANDICAP OR BECAUSE A FAMILY HAS YOUNG CHILDREN.H.R. 1158 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-08-02TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NEW MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS THAT WOULD HAVE TO COMPLY WITH BUILDING REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD HELP THE HANDICAPPED.H.R. 1158 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-08-02TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD HELP THE HANDICAPPED WOULD NOT BE ACTIVATED IF THEY INCREASED THE COST OF THE HOUSING.H.R. 1158 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-08-01TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO RE-ESTABLISH VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PREVENTING THE FEDERAL COURTS FROM HEARING CASES ON THE GROUNDS OF SEPARATION OF POWERS.H.R. 1158 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-08-01TO AMEND HR 1158, FAIR HOUSING, TO CLARIFY THAT A TRANSVESTITE CAN NOT BE REGARDED AS A HANDICAPPED PERSON IN ORDER TO GAIN PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.H.R. 1158 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-07-11TO AMEND HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXEMPT LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-07-08TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-07-08TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND WAS CHALLENGED AS LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE RULING OF THE CHAIR WAS UPHELD.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-04-20TO PASS HR 442, WARTIME REPARATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE MONETARY PAYMENTS TO JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II, TO APOLOGIZE FOR THEIR INTERNMENT, AND TO COMPENSATE THE ALEUTS FOR THEIR RELOCATION DURING WORLD WAR II.H.R. 442 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-04-20TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO DELAY PAYMENTS TO JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II UNTIL JAPAN COMPENSATED THE FAMILIES OF AMERICANS KILLED AT PEARL HARBOR.S. 1009 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-04-20TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO STIPULATE THAT NO FUNDS BE AUTHORIZED DURING ANY YEAR IN WHICH THERE WAS A FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT.S. 1009 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-04-20TO TABLE THE HECHT, NV AMENDMENT TO S 1009, WARTIME REPARATIONS, TO STOP AUTHORIZATION OF MONETARY PAYMENTS FOR JAPANESE-AMERICANS INTERNED DURING WORLD WAR II.S. 1009 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-03-22TO ADOPT, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, A BILL TO RESTORE BROAD COVERAGE OF FOUR CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS BY DECLARING THAT IF ONE PART OF AN INSTITUTION RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS, THEN THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE. TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATE, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, OVERRODE THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO.S. 557 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-01-28TO PASS S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, A BILL TO RESTORE THE BROAD COVERAGE AND CLARIFY FOUR CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS BY PROVIDING THAT IF ONE PART OF AN INSTITUTION IS FEDERALLY FUNDED, THEN THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE.S. 557 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO INCREASE EXEMPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE ACT, WITH REGARDS TO HANDICAPPED ACCESS PROVISIONS.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO ALLOW INSTITUTION-WIDE APPLICATION OF THE ACT IN EDUCATION, BUT TO RETAIN PREVIOUS COVERAGE FOR ALL OTHER ENTITIES.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FEDERALLY-FUNDED INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PERFORM OR PAY FOR AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO CLARIFY THAT NO PART OF THE LEGISLATION REQUIRES ANY INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PAY FOR OR PERFORM AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th CongressNayBroaden protections
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPAND THE "RELIGIOUS TENETS" EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE CLOSELY IDENTIFIED WITH, NOT JUST CONTROLLED BY, SUCH TENETS.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-27TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESTRICT COVERAGE TO ONLY THE PARTICULAR SCHOOL RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND NOT THE ENTIRE SCHOOL SYSTEM.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-27TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESTRICT COVERAGE OF THE ACT TO ONLY THOSE PARTS OF A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1988-01-27TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO RESCIND A PROVISION PERMITTING TEMPORARY OWNERSHIP OF NEWSPAPERS AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE SAME CITY.S. 557 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-30TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 2713, THE FISCAL 1988 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION, WHICH WOULD CURTAIL FUNDING UNLESS A LOCAL LAW PROHIBITING INSURANCE COMPANY DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE WHO HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE AIDS VIRUS IS REPEALED.H.R. 2713 · 100th CongressNayNarrow protections
1986-08-01TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC)-DENTON, AL) AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 668, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT INCREASE BILL. THE HELMS-DENTON AMENDMENT WOULD VOID DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW 6-170 (THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE ACT OF 1986) BANNING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS TESTING POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS CAUSING ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS), EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE 6, 1986.99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-09-10TO TABLE, S 47, A BILL TO PREVENT FEDERAL COURTS, INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT, FROM DECIDING CASES INVOLVING SCHOOL PRAYER.S. 47 · 99th CongressNayNarrow protections
1984-10-02TO TABLE THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1984-09-29TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1984-09-27TO DETERMINE IF THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. H. J. RES. 648 MAKES CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (RULED GERMANE)98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-11-14TO PASS H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1988. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th CongressNayNarrow protections
1983-11-14TO TABLE THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1988. THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO INSTITUTION THAT RECEIVES FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL WITHHOLD FROM A HANDICAPPED INFANT NUTRITIONAL SUSTENANCE OR MEDICAL OR (CONTINUED) SURGICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED TO CORRECT A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IF (1) THE WITHHOLDING IS BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE INFANT IS HANDICAPPED, AND (2) THE HANDICAP DOES NOT RENDER TREATMENT MEDICALLY CONTRA-INDICATED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th CongressNayBroaden protections
1983-11-10TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 413. THE HELMS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THE RESOLUTION MAY BE USED TO CARRY OUT THE PROPOSED INTERNAL REVENUE PROCEDURES ON PRIVATE TAX-EXEMPT SCHOOLS, NOR TO CARRY OUT ANY REGULATION, REQUIREMENT, POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR COURT ORDER THAT, ON ACCOUNT OF THE DATE OF A CHURCH'S OR SCHOOL'S ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OR OF ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, CREATES A LEGAL INTERENCE OR PRESUMPTION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BY ANY CHURCH OR ANY RELIGIOUS, CHURCH-OPERATED, OR PRIVATE SCHOOL HAVING A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 2398th CongressNayNarrow protections
1983-11-10TO AMEND H.R. 2230, A BILL EXTENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, COMPOSED OF EIGHT MEMBERS, FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2230 · 98th CongressNayNarrow protections
1983-10-18TO AMEND H.R. 3706 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE EAST SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT, INSTEAD OF A NATIONAL PAID HOLIDAY COMMEMORATING THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, THERE BE A NATIONAL, NONPAID HOLIDAY, CALLED NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS DAY TO BE OBSERVED ON THE DAY OF JAMES MADISON'S BIRTHDAY WHICH IS MARCH 16. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 3706 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-10-18TO AMEND H.R. 3706 TO MAKE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS DAY ON MARCH 16 OF EACH YEAR A NATIONAL HOLIDAY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 3706 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-28TO AMEND S.529, A BILL TO REVISE AND REFORM THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, BY TERMINATING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS IF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS THAT A PATTERN OF DISCRIMINATION HAS RESULTED FROM CARRYING OUT SUCH PROVISIONS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 529 · 98th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1982-06-18TO AMEND H.R. 3112 TO MAKE THE NEW BAILOUT STANDARD EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST 6, 1982; TO STRIKE THE PROVISION REGARDING NO FINAL JUDGMENT OF VOTING DISCRIMINATION HAVING BEEN HANDED DOWN BY ANY U.S. COURT FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINAL JUDGMENT OF ANY U.S. COURT HAD BEEN ENTERED THAT DENIALS OR ABRIDGEMENTS OF RIGHT TO VOTE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, OR MEMBERSHIP IN LANGUAGE MINORITY HAVE BEEN PERPETRATED BY STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION (OR WITHIN STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITH ITS KNOWLEDGE OR ACQUIESCENCE); THAT NO FEDERAL EXAMINERS FOR PURPOSE OF REGISTERING VOTERS COULD HAVE BEEN SENT INTO STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR 10 YEARS; THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL VOTING LAW CHANGES TO PRECLEARANCE HAD BEEN IMPLEMENTED AGAINST THE LAW; THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL OBJECTIONS HAD BEEN INTERPOSED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THAT STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HAD ONLY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTIVE EFFORTS; THAT SECOND-PARTY INTERVENTION IN SUCH ACTIONS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE; AND THAT DECLARATORY JUDGMENT FOR BAILOUT COULD BE REOPENED FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS (RATHER THAN 10 YEARS) UPON MOTION ONLY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IF HE ALLEGES CONDUCT HAS OCCURED WHICH, HAD IT OCCURED DURING 10 YEARS PRECEDING BAILOUT, THE DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN PRECLUDED. SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 3112 · 97th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1982-06-17TO AMEND S. 1992 TO STRIKE SECTION 3 FROM THE BILL WHICH ALLOWS SOME VIOLATIONS OF VOTING RIGHTS TO BE PROVEN SOLEY BY SHOWING THAT A PARTICULAR ELECTION PROCEDURE RESULTS IN DISCRIMINATION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33S. 1992 · 97th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1982-03-02TO AGREE TO S. RES. 330, A CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF LECH WALESA. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 330 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-02-24TO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE GORTON AMENDMENT TO THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 951 IS GERMANE AND IN ORDER. THE GORTON AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION WHICH WOULD SECURE THE RIGHT OF STUDENTS ENTITLED TO EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS TO BE FREE FROM PURPOSEFUL DISCRIMINATION AND SEGREGATION AND TO BE TREATED IN A RACIALLY NEUTRAL MANNER WITH REGARD TO THEIR ASSIGNMENT TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDING FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT FORBIDS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FROM MAINTAINING ACTIONS WHICH REQUIRE MANDATORY BUSING, AND IT LIMITS THE POWER OF THE COURTS TO ORDER BUSING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22,23,24S. 951 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-19TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE IRS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ALLEGEDLY NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL DEREGULATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1980-08-19TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO PROMULGATE ANY REGULATION TO REQUIRE FIRMS TO ALTER THEIR VESTING PROCEDURES FOR PENSION PLANS IF THERE IS IS EVIDENCE OF DISCRIMINATION AMONG GROUPS OF EMPLOYEES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1980-07-24TO AMEND MADIGAN SUBSTITUTE TO FLORIO AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7235, RAIL DEREGULATION, BY INSURING THAT ANY PERSON, PLACE, PORT, OR TRAFFIC IS NOT SUBJECTED TO UNREASONABLE DISCRIMINATION BY A RAIL CARRIER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7235 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-06-11TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 5200, A BILL AMENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968 TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5200 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-21TO AGREE TO H. RES. 656, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5200, REVISING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING UNDER THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 656 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-02-05TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 272, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ANDREI SAKHAROV SHOULD BE RELEASED FROM INTERNAL EXILE AND URGING THE PRESIDENT TO PROTEST THE CONTINUED SUPPRESSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE SOVIET UNION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 272 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-13TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 200, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO THE BALTIC STATES AND WITH RESPECT TO SOVIET CLAIMS OF CITIZENSHIP OVER CERTAIN U.S. CITIZENS. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 200 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-31TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 80, AUTHORIZING A BUST OR STATUE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TO BE PLACED IN THE CAPITOL. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 80 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaNarrow protections
1979-06-08TO PASS H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2641 · 96th CongressNayNarrow protections
1979-06-08TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDED AN AUTHORIZATION CEILING OF $14 MILLION; THE SENSEBRENNER AMENDMENT REDUCED THE CEILING TO $11,372,000. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2641 · 96th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1979-06-08TO AGREE TO H. RES. 272, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2641, THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 272 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-23TO PASS H.R. 10, A BILL AUTHORIZING ACTIONS FOR REDRESS IN CASES INVOLVING DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS SECURED OR PROTECTED BY U. S. LAWS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 10 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-05-16TO AGREE TO H. RES. 241, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10, A BILL FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 241 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12467, THE BILL EXTENDING CERTAIN PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1972 FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS.H.R. 12467 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1978-10-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12929, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #110 TO THE BILL. SENATE AMENDMENT #110 PROHIBITS THE USE OF THESE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADMISSION POLICIES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1978-09-19TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12326, THE BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE PROGRAMS OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT.H.R. 12326 · 95th CongressNayNarrow protections
1978-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 12432, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS, BY PROHIBITING THE COMMISSION FROM STUDYING AND APPRAISING ABORTION POLICIES AND ABORTION LAWS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY.H.R. 12432 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-07-28TO AMEND H.R. 12432 BY PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF FROM LOBBYING FOR ANY LEGISLATION ON THE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEVEL.H.R. 12432 · 95th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1978-07-28TO AGREE TO SEVERAL AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 12432. THE BUTLER AMENDMENTS STRIKE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS TO STUDY DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AGE OR HANDICAPS.H.R. 12432 · 95th CongressYeaNarrow protections
1978-07-28THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12432, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.H.R. 12432 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-28TO PASS H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS LIVING IN STATE-RUN INSTITUTIONS FOR THE MENTALLY-IMPAIRED, IN JAILS, IN JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS, AND IN NURSING HOMES.H.R. 9400 · 95th CongressNayNarrow protections
1978-07-28THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9400, THE BILL PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS.H.R. 9400 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6075, THE BILL AMENDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 SO AS TO PROHIBIT JOB DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASES OF PREGNANCY.H.R. 6075 · 95th CongressYeaBroaden protections
1978-07-12TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 95, A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE TRIALS OF ANATOLY SHCHARANSKY, VIKTORAS PETKUS, AND ALEKSANDR ILYICH GINZBURG AND URGING THE U.S.S.R. TO SEEK A HUMANITARIAN RESOLUTION TO THESE CASES.S.Con.Res. 95 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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