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Timothy E. Wirth

Timothy E. Wirth on Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice113 votes · 58.4/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

180 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 113 of them counted toward the score above: 59 toward “Reform-oriented” and 54 toward “Punitive”.

The other 67 did not count: 65 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1992-10-02A bill to control and prevent crime. — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3371, TO CONTROL AND REDUCE CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
1992-05-19To provide mandatory minimum penalties for voter intimidation and for depriving the public of a fair and impartial election. — (SENATE TABLED THE GRAMM AMENDMENT NO. 1830, PROVIDING MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR VOTER INTIMIDATION AND FOR DEPRIVING THE PUBLIC OF A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ELECTION.)S. 250 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1992-03-19A bill to control and prevent crime. — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3371, TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1991-11-27A bill to control and prevent crime. — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3371, TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1991-07-18To ensure that criminals convicted of child pornography offenses serve time in prison. — H.R.2622 BY ROYBAL (D-CA) -- TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 TREASURY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 EXECUTIVE OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 (PUB. L. 102-141, APPROVED 10/28/91) (SENATE AGREED TO THE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 780, ENSURING THAT CRIMINALS CONVICTED OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES SERVE TIME IN PRISON.)H.R. 2622 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-07-11A bill to control and reduce violent crime. — S.1241 BY BIDEN (D-DE) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (SENATE PASSED S. 1241, TO CONTROL AND REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1991-07-10A bill to control and reduce violent crime. — S.1241 BY BIDEN (D-DE) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE BILL.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1991-07-10A bill to control and reduce violent crime. — S.1241 BY BIDEN (D-DE) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE BILL.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1991-07-09To establish rights of law enforcement officers. — (SENATE REJECTED THE THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 486, TO ESTABLISH RIGHTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1991-07-09To establish discretionary literacy programs. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 518 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 517), TO ESTABLISH DISCRETIONARY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR PRISONERS.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1991-07-08To provide authorizations to local law enforcement personnel to combat drugs and crime. — (SENATE TABLED THE RUDMAN AMENDMENT NO. 516, TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMBATTING DRUG-RELATED AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1991-06-28To propose compromise language with respect to the purchase of firearms. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE DOLE/METZENBAUM AMENDMENT NO. 503, TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK OF ANY LICENSED IMPORTER, MANUFACTURER, OR DEALER BEFORE TRANSFER OF A FIREARM TO A NONLICENSEE, TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-06-28A bill to control and reduce violent crime. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE BILL.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1991-06-28To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish procedures for mandatory instant background checks of the criminal histories of prospective buyers of handguns and to establish mandatory prison sentences for the commission of a crime with a firearm in addition to any other penalties. — (SENATE REJECTED THE STEVENS AMENDMENT NO. 429, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR MANDATORY INSTANT BACKGROUND CHECKS OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORIES OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OF HANDGUNS AND TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY PRISON SENTENCES FOR THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME WITH A FIREARM IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-27To provide for mandatory prison terms for using, possessing, or carrying of a firearm during state crimes of violence or State drug trafficking crimes. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT NO. 387, PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY PRISON TERMS FOR USE, POSSESSION, OR CARRYING OF A FIREARM OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE DURING A STATE CRIME OF VIOLENCE OR STATE DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-06-26To impose the death penalty for drug-related homicides in the District of Columbia. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE SYMMS AMENDMENT NO. 377, IMPOSING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR DRUG-RELATED HOMICIDES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
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 TableYeaDirection not readable
1991-06-26To provide for the death penalty for homicides involving firearms. — (SENATE AGREED TO D'AMATO AMENDMENT NO. 382, TO PERMIT PROSECUTORS TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY IF A FIREARM THAT HAS BEEN TRANSPORTED THROUGH INTERSTATE COMMERCE IS USED TO COMMIT A MURDER.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1991-06-26In the nature of a substitute for the habeas corpus reform title. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE HATCH/THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 380 TO AMENDMENT NO. 379, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, PROVIDING FOR HABEAS CORPUS REFORM.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-25To provide for the sentence of mandatory life imprisonment without release. — (SENATE REJECTED THE SIMON AMENDMENT NO. 374, PROVIDING FOR THE SENTENCE OF MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT RELEASE.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-25To impose the death penalty only in drug cases involving an intentional killing. — (SENATE REJECTED THE BIDEN AMENDMENT NO. 371, MODIFYING THE APPLICATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY WITH RESPECT TO DRUG KINGPINS IN WHICH NO MURDER HAS BEEN THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE CRIME.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1991-06-25To provide for uniform application of the death penalty on Indian lands. — (SENATE REJECTED THE THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 373 TO AMENDMENT NO. 370, PROVIDING FOR UNIFORM APPLICATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON INDIAN LANDS.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-25To codify the "good faith" exception to the exclusionary rule. — (SENATE REJECTED THE THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 368, PERMITTING EXCEPTIONS TO THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE IN SEARCHES WHERE THERE WAS NO SEARCH WARRANT IF CONFORMING TO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT, AND PERMITTING THE ADMISSION INTO EVIDENCE OF A FIREARM HOWEVER IT IS SEIZED OR FOUND.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-20For the establishment of a federal death penalty and for other purposes. — (SENATE REJECTED THE THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 367, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-06-20To stike the section creating the Racial Justice Act. — S.1241 BY BIDEN (D-DE) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (SENATE AGREED TO THE MITCHELL (FOR GRAHAM) AMENDMENT NO. 365, STRIKING SECTION 207, PROVISIONS THAT BAN THE USE OF THE DEATH PENALTY IF STATISTICAL EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATES THAT IT IS USED IN A RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY MANNER.)S. 1241 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1991-02-20To amend the Omnibus Export Amendments Act of 1991 to include a provision to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the death penalty for terrorist murders. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE THE SPECTER MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORIST MURDERS.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayPunitive
1991-02-20To substitute a mandatory term of life imprisonment. — S.320 BY RIEGLE (D-MI) -- OMNIBUS EXPORT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONTROL AND WARFARE ELIMINATION ACT OF 1991 IRAQ INTERNATIONAL LAW COMPLIANCE ACT OF 1991 TERRORIST DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 (SENATE REJECTED THE HATFIELD AMENDMENT NO. 4 (TO SPECTER MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3), TO SUBSTITUTE A MANDATORY TERM OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1990-07-11A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1990-07-11To provide for additional resources for the Department of Justice and others to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of criminal, civil, and administrative claims against officers, directors, and others in connection with depository institutions, to establish a Financial Institutions Fraud Unit in the Department of Justice, to provide for taxpayer recovery, and for other purposes. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND OTHERS TO FACILITATE THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL, CIVIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS AGAINST OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, TO ESTABLISH A FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TAXPAYER RECOVERY.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1990-06-29To provide for imposition of the penalty of life imprisonment without release rather than imposition of the death penalty. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT RELEASE RATHER THAN IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayPunitive
1990-06-28To provide for additional FBI agents, to increase funding for the Drug Enforcement Agency and for other purposes. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FBI AGENTS, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, TO PROVIDE MORE RESOURCES AND MANPOWER TO FIGHT CRIME IN RURAL AREAS, TO ENSURE SWIFT PROSECUTION OF OFFENDERS, TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY DETENTION POLICY, TO REQUIRE DRUG TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS RELEASED ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR SUPERVISED RELEASE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLOSING OF "SHOOTING GALLERIES" AND "CRACK HOUSES."S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
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 AmendmentYeaPunitive
1990-06-28To provide for the death penalty for drug kingpins. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR A PERSON CONVICTED AS HEAD OF A CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE UNDER SECTION 848(B) OF TITLE 21, UNITED STATES CODE.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-06-28To establish a Police Corps program. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF PEACE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1990-06-28To limit required studies to instances where constitutional violations have been found or suspected. — TO AMEND THE GRAHAM (D, FL) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO LIMIT REQUIRED STUDIES ON THE ROLE OF RACE IN STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS TO INSTANCES WHERE CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN FOUND OR SUSPECTED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-06-28To amend the amendment no. 2092. — TO TABLE THE MCCLURE (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO REDEFINE "IN INDIAN COUNTRY" AS TO MEAN ANY LAND TITLE TO WHICH IS HELD BY THE UNITED STATES IN TRUST FOR AN INDIAN OR AN INDIAN TRIBE OR LANDS TITLE TO WHICH IS HELD BY INDIANS OR AN INDIAN TRIBE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION BY THE UNITED STATES AGAINST ALIENATION.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-28To make the death penalty procedures inoperable with respect to murders committed by, or against, Indians in any portion of Indian country that elects to make the procedures inoperable. — TO TABLE THE INOUYE (D, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEATH PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE BILL NOT APPLY TO CRIMES COMMITTED IN ANY PORTION OF INDIAN COUNTRY THAT ELECTS TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES INOPERABLE.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayReform-oriented
1990-06-28To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the regulation of precursor chemicals. — TO AMEND THE AKAKA (D, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO EXPAND THE LIST OF REGULATED PRECURSOR CHEMICALS MOST LIKELY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINES ("ICE").S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1990-06-28To protect the public safety by imposing minimum, mandatory prison sentences for firearm violations, other violent crimes, and drug crimes. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO IMPOSE MINIMUM MANDATORY PRISON SENTENCES FOR FIREARM VIOLATORS, OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES, AND DRUG CRIMES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1990-06-28Providing for the "Antidrug, Assault Weapons Limitation Act". — TO AMEND THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-07A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1990-06-05A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE OF DEATH. (MOTION REJECTED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaPunitive
1990-05-24To strike section 107 of title I, to prohibit the imposition or the carrying out of the death penalty in a racially discriminatory pattern. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE SECTION 107 OF TITLE I, TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OR THE CARRYING OUT OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN A RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PATTERN.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-24To add a "right vs. wrong" standard to the term mentally retarded. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO ADD A "RIGHT VS. WRONG" STANDARD TO THE TERM MENTALLY RETARDED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-24To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide special habeas corpus procedures in capital cases. — TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE THURMOND (R, SC) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEDURES, WAS DEFEATED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderNayDirection not readable
1990-05-23To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide special habeas corpus procedures in capital cases. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEDURES IN CAPITAL CASES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1990-05-23To strike the gun provisions. — TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HATCH (R, UT) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS, WAS EARLIER REJECTED.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderNayDirection not readable
1990-05-23To strike the gun provisions. — TO AMEND S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC (ASSAULT) WEAPONS.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-05-22To define the term assault weapon and to ban the sale of large-capacity magazines. — TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1970, OMNIBUS CRIME BILL, TO DEFINE THE TERM ASSAULT WEAPON AND TO BAN THE SALE OF LARGE- CAPACITY MAGAZINES.S. 1970 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1990-04-27To provide the death penalty in the District of Columbia for a drug-related murder. — TO TABLE THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 4404, FISCAL 1990 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO INSTITUTE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED MURDERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (MOTION FAILED.)H.R. 4404 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayPunitive
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 BillYeaDirection not readable
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 AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-11-02A bill to protect the retired pay of certain members of the Armed Forces convicted of an offense under section 2071(b) of title 18, United States Code. — TO PASS S 1816, PROTECTION OF RETIRED PAY OF CONVICTED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.S. 1816 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaReform-oriented
1989-10-26A bill to provide for the imposition of the death penalty for the terrorist murder of United States nationals abroad. — TO PASS S 1798, DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISTS.S. 1798 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillNayReform-oriented
1989-10-26To provide for the penalty of life imprisonment without the possibility of release for acts of terrorism against United States nationals abroad. — TO AMEND S 1798, DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISTS, TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THE TERRORIST MURDER OF U.S. CITIZENS ABROAD.S. 1798 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1989-09-29To provide additional funds for construction of facilities for U.S. prisoners in non-Federal institutions. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2991, COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND STATE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE MORE FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING OF MORE FEDERAL PRISON FACILITIES.H.R. 2991 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1989-06-01A bill to provide for additional funding for Federal prison space. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR FEDERAL PRISONS.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaReform-oriented
1989-05-03To provide funds to relieve State prison overcrowding and to provide additional funds for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS AND SHIFT SOME FUNDS OVER TO HELP PROVIDE RELIEF FOR STATE PRISON OVERCROWDING.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-04-05A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide increased penalties for certain major frauds against the United States. — TO PASS S 248, MAJOR FRAUD ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1989.S. 248 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1989-04-05To eliminate the reward provisions of the Major Fraud Act Amendments of 1989. — TO ADOPT THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO S 248, MAJOR FRAUD ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO GET RID OF REWARD PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO INFORM THE THE GOVERNMENT ABOUT FRAUD COMMITTED BY CONTRACTORS.S. 248 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayReform-oriented
1989-03-16A bill to prevent the desecration of the United States Flag. — TO PASS S 607, SANCTITY OF UNITED STATES FLAG, TO PROHIBIT THE DESECRATION OF THE FLAG.S. 607 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO PASS HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, A BILL TO PREVENT THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG RELATED MURDERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS THAT ARE NOT DETECTABLE BY METAL DETECTION OR X-RAY SYSTEMS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE LAUNDERING OF U.S. CURRENCY BY SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO AUTHORIZE STATES TO RECEIVE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR A ONE YEAR PILOT STUDY FOR DRUG TESTING OF FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-14TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO DENY FEDERAL BENEFITS TO BOTH DRUG DEALERS AND USERS.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $10,000 FOR POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO MODIFY THE DEATH PENALTY PROVISIONS TO ALLOW THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY IF AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER OR POLICE OFFICER IS KILLED DURING A DRUG CRIME.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE CASE OF RACIALLY DISPROPORTIONATE CAPITAL SENTENCING.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1988-10-13TO AMEND HR 5210, OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, TO REPLACE THE DEATH PENALTY WITH A LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT RELEASE FOR THOSE WHO INTENTIONALLY KILL IN THE COURSE OF DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES.H.R. 5210 · 100th CongressNayPunitive
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 CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-10TO PASS S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS.S. 2455 · 100th CongressNayReform-oriented
1988-06-10TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO PERMIT THE DEATH PENALTY ONLY FOR THE DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS OF POLICE OFFICERS.S. 2455 · 100th CongressNayReform-oriented
1988-06-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, A BILL TO INSTITUTE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 2455 · 100th CongressYeaPunitive
1988-06-09TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO S 2455, DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG-RELATED KILLINGS, TO SUBSTITUTE MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY.S. 2455 · 100th CongressNayReform-oriented
1988-05-16TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY TO CRIMINALS OF DRUG RELATED MURDERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1988-04-13TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT.100th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-10-17TO ADOPT H RES 597, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONCURRING IN SENATE AMENDMENTS ON HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG ACT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-08TO ADOPT H RES 576, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT ON HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG ACT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-29TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5560, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE TO BAN THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OR SOLICITATIONS FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5560 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO PASS HR 5484, A BILL TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, TO PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE ESTABLISHING THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FUNDS FOR DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DEPORTABLE ALIENS FROM STATE AND LOCAL PENAL FACILITIES TO FEDERAL PENAL FACILITIES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PERMIT THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO CHANGE THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE TO PERMIT THE INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF A SEARCH OR SEIZURE IN CASES WHERE A POLICE OFFICER ACTING IN GOOD FAITH MAKES AN ERROR.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REMOVE THE MONETARY CAP PLACED ON THE SIZE OF STATE PRISON INDUSTRY CONTRACTS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS TO $660 MILLION IN 1987 AND $695 MILLION IN 1988.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT PAROLE FOR PERSONS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE CONVICTED A SECOND TIME FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS TO PERSONS UNDER AGE 21 AND FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR NEAR SCHOOLS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO REDUCE THE 1987 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CUSTOMS SERVICE FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL BY $68.6 MILLION AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT BY $42 MILLION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR 1988 AND 1989 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PERSONNEL AND AIRCRAFT.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ASSIGN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ASSIST DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN SEARCHES,SEIZURES AND ARRESTS OUTSIDE THE LAND AREA OF THE UNITED STATES IN ENFORCING DRUG LAWS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-09-11TO AMEND THE BENNETT, FLA. AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO DEPLOY WITHIN 30 DAYS ARMED FORCES EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SUFFICIENT TO HALT THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayReform-oriented
1986-09-10TO AGREE TO H RES 541, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 5484, AN OMNIBUS DRUG BILL, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-22TO ADOPT H RES 461, ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT FOR HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA, OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS.H.Res. 461 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-04-10TO ADOPT HR 4332, A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 44 OF TITLE 18, US CODE (THE 1968 GUN CONTROL ACT.)H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1986-04-10TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO PERMIT INTERSTATE SALES OF RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS, PERMIT INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF ALL FIREARMS, LESSEN RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS TRANSACTIONS, RESTRICT FEDERAL AGENTS TO ONE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF A GUN DEALER'S BUSINESS EACH YEAR, DEREGULATE AMMUNITION SALES, RESTRICT FORFEITURE OF FIREARMS IN CERTAIN CASES, AND PERMIT PARDONED CONVICTED FELONS TO OWN FIREARMS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaReform-oriented
1986-04-10TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, TO BAN THE INTERSTATE SALE OF HANDGUNS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-04-09TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO HR 4332, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS WHICH PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF HANDGUNS BETWEEN STATES.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive
1986-04-09TO AMEND THE VOLKMER (D, MO) SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H R 4332, TO PROHIBIT INTERSTATE SALES OF HANDGUNS, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS WHICH PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF HANDGUNS BETWEEN STATES, TO ELIMINATE LANGUAGE WHICH CHANGES THE EXISTING LAW REGARDING DEALER LICENSING, TO KEEP CURRENT RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROHIBIT SILENCERS.H.R. 4332 · 99th CongressYeaPunitive

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