
James B. Allen
Democrat · Alabama · Senate
57 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (111)
S 4181 — Voting Rights Amendments
Introduced 1974-11-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 4186 — A bill to provide that the reservoir formed by the lock and dam referred to as the "Jones Bluff lock and dam" on the Alabama River, Ala. shall hereafter be known as the R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Reservoir.
Introduced 1974-11-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 4157 — A bill to amend the Egg Products Inspection Act.
Introduced 1974-11-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodS 3998 — Lister Hill Scholarship Act
Introduced 1974-09-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
EducationS 2901 — A bill to change the date of Veterans Day from the fourth Monday in October to November 11.
Introduced 1974-01-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2555 — School Guidelines Act
Introduced 1973-10-10 · Placed on calendar in Senate.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 2216 — A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the West Fork of the Sipsey Fork in the State of Alabama for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 1973-07-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2151 — A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a certain river in the State of Alabama for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Introduced 1973-07-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2046 — A bill for the relief of Heikki Tapani Rika.
Introduced 1973-06-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1656 — A bill for the relief of Hernan Beteta.
Introduced 1973-04-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1160 — Consumer Protection Act
Introduced 1973-03-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
CommerceS 1157 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to the feasibility of establishing the Bartram Trail as a national scenic trail.
Introduced 1973-03-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 941 — A bill for the relief of Guiseppe Rosone, his wife, Rosalia Rosone, and their child Rosario Rosone.
Introduced 1973-02-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 620 — A bill to amend the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to extend its coverage to Greene County, Ala.
Introduced 1973-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.
Economics and Public FinanceS 619 — Uniform Criteria Act
Introduced 1973-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 416 — Equal Educational Opportunities Act
Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
EducationS 381 — A bill for the relief of Ingrid Fernandez O'Campo.
Introduced 1973-01-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 382 — A bill for the relief of Giuseppe Vella.
Introduced 1973-01-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 383 — A bill to encourage persons to join and remain in the Reserves and National Guard by providing full-time coverage under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance for such members and certain members of the Retired Reserve up to age 60.
Introduced 1973-01-16 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6574 passed in lieu with similar provisions.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 262 — A bill to provide for the establishment of the Tuskegee Institute National Historical Park.
Introduced 1973-01-09 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 317 — A bill to provide for the settlement of claims resulting from participation in a Public Health Service study to determine the consequences of untreated syphilis.
Introduced 1973-01-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
ClaimsSJRES 256 — A joint resolution to establish a national commission to study and report on the impact of certain regulatory agencies upon commerce and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-11-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
Independent regulatory commissionsSJRES 161 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the assignment of students to public schools.
Introduced 1973-10-09 · Placed on calendar in Senate.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSJRES 28 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to neighborhood schools.
Introduced 1973-01-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
EducationSRES 467 — A resolution relating to agricultural credit and the current liquidity problem facing agricultural borrowers that threatens the viability of agriculture, rural communities, and the national economy.
Introduced 1974-12-18 · Measure passed Senate.
SRES 339 — Resolved by the United States Senate that Dr. Kissinger be commended on his outstanding contributions to the cause of world peace.
Introduced 1974-06-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Federal officialsSRES 156 — A resolution extending congratulations to Senator Stennis on his birthday.
Introduced 1973-08-03 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 84 — A resolution designating rooms in the Capitol as the "Harry Flood Byrd Room".
Introduced 1973-03-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
CongressS 3846 — A bill to amend chapter 67 of title 10, United States Code, to grant eligibility for retired pay to certain reservists who did not perform active duty before August 16, 1945.
Introduced 1976-09-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 3808 — A bill to amend Part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to limit the amount of an individual's wages which is subject to garnishment thereunder, for the enforcement of child support and alimony obligations, to 50 percent of such wages (or such lower amount as may be provided by State law).
Introduced 1976-09-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 3790 — A bill for the relief of Camilla A. Hester.
Introduced 1976-09-01 · Vetoed by President.
Private LegislationS 3666 — A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, so as to provide certain benefits to law enforcement officers not employed by the United States.
Introduced 1976-07-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 3571 — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Introduced 1976-06-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationS 3591 — A bill to supplement retirement benefits for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Introduced 1976-06-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 3572 — A bill to prohibit aliens from employment in the Federal competitive service.
Introduced 1976-06-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
ImmigrationS 3541 — A bill to modify the project for Mobile Harbor, Ala. (Theodore Ship Channel).
Introduced 1976-06-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.
Public worksS 3446 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that Federal employment tax provisions shall not apply to certain individuals.
Introduced 1976-05-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 3477 — A bill for the relief of Jeanette Green, as mother of the minor child, Ricky Baker, deceased, and as widow and administratrix of the estate of Enoch Odell Baker, deceased; and for the relief of Mary Jane Baker Nolan, individually, and as widow and administratrix of the estate of John William Baker, deceased.
Introduced 1976-05-21 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 94-1129.
Private LegislationS 3288 — A bill to amend section 543 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to the definition of personal holding company income.
Introduced 1976-04-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 3305 — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
Introduced 1976-04-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationS 3058 — A bill to require certain employees of the United States to file a statement of income and net worth annually with the Comptroller General of the United States.
Introduced 1976-03-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3077 — A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to limit the discretionary equity power of courts of the United States in the formulation of certain remedies.
Introduced 1976-03-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
LawS 2650 — A bill to require separate consideration of certain pay increases for Members of Congress.
Introduced 1975-11-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
CongressS 2534 — A bill to designate the new Forest Service laboratory at Auburn, Alabama, as the "George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory".
Introduced 1975-10-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
Monuments and memorialsS 2533 — An Act to provide that the lake formed by the lock and dam referred to as the "Jones Bluff lock and dam" on the Alabama River, Alabama, shall hereafter be known as the R. E. "Bob" Woodruff Lake.
Introduced 1975-10-20 · Public law 94-538.
ReservoirsS 2449 — A bill to designate the library of the University of Alabama in Birmingham as a depository of Government publications.
Introduced 1975-10-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Government publicityS 1767 — A bill to amend section 2004 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that in computing the 6-year maximum active duty service of any member of the Armed Forces for purposes of qualifying for being detailed as a student to a law school, any period of time such member was a prisoner of war shall be disregarded.
Introduced 1975-05-19 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 1662 — A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964.
Introduced 1975-05-06 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodS 1310 — A bill to continue the special food service program for children through September 30, 1975.
Introduced 1975-03-24 · Public law 94-20.
FamiliesS 1191 — Lister Hill Scholarship Act
Introduced 1975-03-17 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
EducationS 903 — Voting Rights Amendments
Introduced 1975-03-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 264 — A bill to amend the Egg Products Inspection Act.
Introduced 1975-01-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
Poultry industrySJRES 176 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit assignment to public schools on the basis of race.
Introduced 1976-03-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Constitutional amendmentsSJRES 175 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the terms of office and method of selection of judges of the Federal courts.
Introduced 1976-03-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Constitutional amendmentsSJRES 113 — A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide voluntary nondenominational prayer in public schools and buildings.
Introduced 1975-07-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 552 — A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 10073.
Introduced 1976-09-16 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSJRES 7 — A joint resolution to establish a national commission to study and report on the impact of certain regulatory agencies upon commerce.
Introduced 1975-01-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
Independent regulatory commissionsSRES 570 — A resolution concerning problems of African nations.
Introduced 1976-09-29 · Ordered to lie over under the rule.
International AffairsSRES 517 — A resolution to refer S. 3477 to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims for a determination.
Introduced 1976-08-10 · Measure passed Senate.
Private LegislationSRES 419 — A resolution condemning certain conduct against presidential candidates in Wisconsin.
Introduced 1976-03-31 · Measure passed Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 196 — Resolution to amend rule XXXIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Introduced 1975-06-26 · Measure passed Senate, amended.
CongressSRES 254 — A resolution calling for a Senate investigation of the role of the United States in the United Nations.
Introduced 1975-09-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
International AffairsSRES 204 — Resolution to declare a vacancy in the Office of U.S. Senator for the State of New Hampshire for the term commencing January 3, 1975.
Introduced 1975-07-10 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 202 — A resolution to declare a vacancy in the office of United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire for the term commencing January 3, 1975.
Introduced 1975-07-09 · Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #269 (42-53).
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 171 — A resolution to pay tribute to American servicemen who fought in Southeast Asia and to their families.
Introduced 1975-05-22 · Measure passed Senate.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySRES 180 — A resolution to amend rule XIX, relating to the conduct of Senate debate.
Introduced 1975-06-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
CongressSRES 210 — Resolution pertaining to the determination of the Senate election in New Hampshire.
Introduced 1975-07-16 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 209 — Resolution pertaining to the determination of the Senate election in New Hampshire.
Introduced 1975-07-16 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3396 — A bill to change the name of the China Bluff Access Area being constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway near Warsaw in Sumter County, Alabama to the "S.W. Taylor Memorial Park".
Introduced 1978-08-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 3380 — A bill to amend section 1445(b) of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to modify the formula for distribution of funds authorized thereunder for agricultural research.
Introduced 1978-08-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
S 3322 — A bill to consent to the Historic Chattahoochee Compact between the States of Alabama and Georgia.
Introduced 1978-07-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3134 — A bill to provide that certain statutory subsistence allowances received by State police officers will not retroactively be included in gross income.
Introduced 1978-05-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 3080 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude certain service performed on fishing boats from coverage for purposes of unemployment compensation.
Introduced 1978-05-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 2994 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission certain additional real property for use by such commission as a part of the permanent site of the Alabama Space Science Exhibit.
Introduced 1978-04-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 3045 — An Act to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to extend the term for production credit association loans to producers or harvesters of aquatic products.
Introduced 1978-05-05 · Public Law 95-443.
S 2872 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, so as to exempt subsistence allowances of law enforcement officers of the United States from Federal income taxes.
Introduced 1978-04-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2464 — A bill for the relief of Han Bae Hyun.
Introduced 1978-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 2392 — A bill to provide emergency assistance to farmers by increasing the target prices for the 1977 and 1978 crops of upland cotton and corn.
Introduced 1978-01-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
S 2113 — A bill to amend Chapter 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Introduced 1977-09-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1897 — Developing Institutions Endowment Act
Introduced 1977-07-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.
EducationS 1610 — Taxpayers Attorney Fee Award Act
Introduced 1977-05-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
TaxationS 1574 — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Introduced 1977-05-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationS 1572 — A bill to prohibit aliens from employment in the Federal competitive service.
Introduced 1977-05-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1573 — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
Introduced 1977-05-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationS 1514 — A bill to amend section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and section 101(1)(2) of the Tax Reform Act of 1969.
Introduced 1977-05-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1513 — A bill for the relief of the John A. Peterson Charitable Trust.
Introduced 1977-05-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Private LegislationS 1273 — Federal Property Lessor Assistance Act
Introduced 1977-04-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1269 — A bill for the relief of Camilla A. Hester.
Introduced 1977-04-07 · Private Law 95-22.
Private LegislationS 1129 — A bill to amend chapter 67 of title 10, United States Code, to grant eligibility for retired pay to certain reservists who did not perform active duty before August 16, 1945.
Introduced 1977-03-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 777 — A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, so as to provide certain benefits to law enforcement officers not employed by the United States.
Introduced 1977-02-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 404 — A bill for the relief of Ricardo S. Flandez.
Introduced 1977-01-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 405 — A bill for the relief of Chong Cha Williams.
Introduced 1977-01-24 · Private Law 95-49.
Private LegislationSJRES 136 — A resolution asking the President of the United States to declare the fourth Saturday of each September "National Hunting and Fishing Day."
Introduced 1978-05-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CommemorationsSJRES 81 — A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress that, in the light of history, the third Thursday in December, 1977, would be a most appropriate day for designation as the "National Day of Prayer for the Year 1977"; and respectfully to request that the President, under the provisions of Public Law 82-234, issue a proclamation designating such date as a "National Day of Prayer for the Year 1977."
Introduced 1977-09-22 · Public Law 95-197.
CommemorationsSJRES 25 — Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the terms of office and method of selection of judges of the Federal courts.
Introduced 1977-02-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Constitutional amendmentsSRES 395 — A resolution expressing regret and sympathy on the death of James L. Johnson who retired as legislative Clerk after serving the Senate for 32 years.
Introduced 1978-02-08 · Measure passed Senate.
Congressional tributesSRES 399 — A resolution expressing the condolences of the United States Senate to the family of the late Albert Boutwell, former Mayor of Birmingham, Ala., Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alabama, and 3-term member of the State Senate of Alabama; and paying tribute to him.
Introduced 1978-02-20 · Measure passed Senate.
Congressional tributesSRES 396 — A resolution to commend Head Football Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and the University of Alabama for having made the 1977 football season another memorable one for fans throughout the Nation.
Introduced 1978-02-08 · Measure passed Senate.
Congressional tributesSRES 389 — A resolution commending Troy State University on becoming the home of the National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Persons.
Introduced 1978-02-06 · Measure passed Senate.
Congressional tributesSRES 402 — A resolution relating to proposed bans by the Food and Drug Administration on certain uses of penicillin and tetracycline products in animal feeds.
Introduced 1978-02-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.
Medicated feedsSRES 321 — A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 9346.
Introduced 1977-11-03 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 289 — A resolution authorizing certain printing.
Introduced 1977-10-07 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 290 — A resolution authorizing certain printing.
Introduced 1977-10-07 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 39 — A resolution relating to the disapproval of the pay recommendations of the President.
Introduced 1977-01-18 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
SalariesSRES 40 — A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in opposition to a general Presidential pardon by proclamation or executive order of Vietnam era draft evaders.
Introduced 1977-01-18 · Ordered to lie over under the rule.
Crime and Law EnforcementSRES 11 — A resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate.
Introduced 1977-01-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Financial disclosureSRES 41 — A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Introduced 1977-01-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
CongressSRES 12 — A resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate.
Introduced 1977-01-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
CongressSRES 50 — A resolution disapproving the pay recommendations of the President.
Introduced 1977-01-24 · Rereferred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs (Formerly: Post Office and Civil Service).
SalariesSRES 18 — A resolution providing for the pardoning of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders.
Introduced 1977-01-10 · Motion to table passed Senate, roll call #11 (48-46).
AmnestiesSCONRES 2 — A concurrent resolution seeking an accounting of those missing in action or prisoners of war in Southeast Asia.
Introduced 1977-01-10 · Referred jointly to House Committees on International Relations; and Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security