Labor

Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030

On the Cloture Motion

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor

On the Cloture Motion

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor

On the Nomination

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor

On the Cloture Motion

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance".

On Passage of the Bill

A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.

On the Cloture Motion

To provide a 1-year eligibility period for steelworker retirees and eligible beneficiaries affected by a qualified closing of a qualified steel company for assistance with health insurance coverage and interim assistance.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H RES 601, A RESOLUTION WITH INSERTION OF THE PROVISIONS OF HR 5043, POST EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS, TO INSTITUTE NEW LIMITS ON FORMER CONGRESS MEMBERS, STAFF AIDES AND HIGH-LEVEL OFFICIALS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH WHEN EMPLOYED AS LOBBYISTS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5043, POST EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS, TO INSTITUTE NEW LIMITS ON FORMER CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STAFF AS WELL AS FORMER EXECUTIVE BRANCH MEMBERS IF THEY BECOME LOBBYISTS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 563, LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULING, TO ALLOW THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TO CONSIDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES FOR LEGISLATION ANY DAY OF THE WEEK FOR THE REST OF THE 100TH CONGRESS.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S 508, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION, TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL AN AUTONOMOUS AGENCY TO SAFEGUARD FEDERAL WORKERS WHO UNCOVER WASTE AND MISMANAGEMENT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H RES 558, HOUSE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, TO CREATE NEW ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HR 4857, JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT TECHNICAL CHANGES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 537, THE RULE TO ARRANGE HOUSE FLOOR REVIEW OF HR 387, EQUITABLE PAY PRACTICES, TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE ESTABLISHED FEDERAL JOB CATEGORIES AND PAY SCHEDULES TO SEE THAT THEY COMPLY WITH FAIR LABOR AND CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS.

Congressional Vote

TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 1720, FAMILY WELFARE REFORM, TO ALLOCATE NO MORE THAN $2.8 BILLION AND ALLOW NO IMPEDIMENTS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS.

Congressional Vote

TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 3051, AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTION, TO CONCUR WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENTS THAT ESTABLISH RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS IN TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Congressional Vote

TO PASS HR 3396, FORMER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS REHIRING, A BILL TO ALLOW FOR THE REHIRING OF FORMER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FIRED IN 1981.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3757, FEDERAL EMPLOYEES LEAVE TRANSFERS, A BILL TO ALLOW FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO TRANSFER ACCUMULATED LEAVE TIME TO CO-WORKERS FACING EMERGENCY ABSENCES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND HR 2707, DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE, TO STRIKE PROGRAMS FOR THE GREAT LAKES REGION AND NEW YORK HARBOR.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND HR 1720, FAMILY WELFARE REFORM, TO REDUCE COSTS OF THE BILL BY TEN PERCENT OVER FIVE YEARS AND REQUIRING STATES TO IMPLEMENT IMMEDIATE WAGE WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2167, RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS, TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES FOR THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DAILY BENEFIT THAT IT PROVIDES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND HR 1212, POLYGRAPH TESTS, TO PERMIT USE OF LIE DETECTOR TESTS BY EMPLOYERS AT NURSING HOME FACILITIES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H CON RES 68, CONTACT WITH SOVIET RELATIVES, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE INABILITY OF AMERICAN CITIZENS TO MAINTAIN REGULAR CONTACT WITH RELATIVES IN THE SOVIET UNION. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND HR 2782, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE REQUIRING THAT THE NASA ADMINISTRATOR AND THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR COULD NOT BOTH BE RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS UNLESS THEY HAD BEEN RETIRED FROM ACTIVE DUTY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 196, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 281, CONSTRUCTION LABOR LAW.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H CON RES 34, SOVIET HUMAN RIGHTS, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROTEST HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE SOVIET UNION. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 554, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4154, AN AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BILL, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5013, A BILL TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR DAMAGE AWARDS IN ACTIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY INCURRED BY SEAMEN ON FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS AND TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS. (MOTION FAILED TO PASS, TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)

TO ADOPT H CON RES 350, PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL CONTINUE TO ADHERE TO THE NUMERICAL SUBLIMITS OF THE SALT AGREEMENTS AS LONG AS THE SOVIET UNION DOES LIKEWISE.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 324, THE RULE CALLING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 281, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO BAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES FROM BYPASSING LABOR LAWS TO EMPLOY NON-UNION WORKERS.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, HR 1524 TO PROVIDE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS.

Congressional Vote

AN AMENDMENT TO H R 1616 THAT REQUIRES EMPLOYERS OF 200 OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO GIVE 60 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE THEY CLOSE A PLANT OR LAY OFF 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES.

Congressional Vote

A SUBSTITUTE TO A PRIOR AMENDMENT TO H R 1616 PLANT CLOSING AND NOTIFICATION WHICH REMOVES A PROVISON OF THE BILL REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO MEET WITH EMPLOYEES BEFORE THEY CLOSE A PLANT IN ORDER TO FIND A WAY TO KEEP THE PLANT OPEN.

Congressional Vote

TO APPROVE H RES 313 TO CONSIDER H R 1616 LABOR NOTIFICATION AND CONSULTATION ACT. THE ACT OBLIGES EMPLOYERS TO GIVE AT LEAST 3 MONTHS NOTICE BEFORE THEY PERMANENTLY LAY OFF 50 OR MORE EMPLOYEES, AND TO CONSULT WITH EMPLOYEES TO FIND A WAY TO KEEP THE BUSINESS RUNNING.

Congressional Vote

AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3008 WHICH ALTERS THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED TO STUDY FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES TO 14 MEMBERS, 7 CHOSEN BY DEMOCRATS AND 7 BY REPUBLICANS. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H R 10 BY HIGHLIGHTING REQUIREMENTS THAT COMMUNITIES MUST MEET TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS WHO ARE NOT VICTIMS OF RISING UNEMPLOYMENT DUE TO ECONOMIC DISLOCATION WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BOTH A PER CAPITA INCOME 80% OR BELOW OF THE NATIONAL INCOME AND AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT LEAST 1% ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO LIMIT DEBATE ON THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1510. THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT STRIKES THE LEGALIZATION PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 1904 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE MURPHY AMENDMENT. H.R. 1904 EXTENDS AND IMPROVES THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AND THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION ACT OF 1978. THE MURPHY AMENDMENT COMPLEMENTS HHS REGULATIONS THAT WERE RECENTLY ADOPTED, CLARIFIES H.R. 1904'S LANGUAGE, ELIMINATES AN INTENDED STUDY, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND DOCTORS. THE CHANDLER SUBSTITUTE STRIKES CERTAIN INFANTS-AT-RISK PROVISIONS AND DIRECTS HHS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF SERIOUSLY ILL NEWBORNS. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 2655, A BILL EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FLOORS FOR VISTA. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 2379, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM. THE HANSEN AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE PROVIDING AUTHORITY OVER LANDS ADJACENT TO NATIONAL PARKS. (MOTION FAILED)