Jeremiah Denton
Republican · Alabama · Senate
45 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (149)
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Introduced 1982-12-17 · Amendment SU 1497 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-12-19 · Amendment SU 1572 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-09-23 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-07-01 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-03-18 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-11-13 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21-61. Record Vote No: 370.
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Introduced 1981-11-02 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-11-02 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-06-25 · Ruled non-germane by the chair.
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Introduced 1981-06-25 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35-58. Record Vote No: 178.
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Introduced 1982-09-21 ·
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Introduced 1982-06-09 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 19-73. Record Vote No: 185.
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Introduced 1982-04-01 ·
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Introduced 1982-03-30 ·
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Introduced 1982-02-11 · Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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S 2955 — Cheaha Wilderness Act
Introduced 1982-09-24 · Became Public Law No: 97-411.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2775 — Energy and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1982
Introduced 1982-07-26 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department; OMB.
EnergyS 2564 — A bill to amend section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to include low income unemployed older Americans as members of targeted groups and extend for an additional year the credit for employment of certain new employees.
Introduced 1982-05-24 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 1963 — A bill to improve the Internal Security of the United States by clarifying the notification requirements for foreign agents under Section 951 of Title 18, United States Code, and to increase the penalties for failure to notify.
Introduced 1981-12-15 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1959 — A bill to require all nationals of Communist countries to register with the Attorney General before engaging in certain activities involving Members of Congress and congressional employees, in order to protect the internal security of the United States and impede espionage.
Introduced 1981-12-15 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.
ImmigrationS 1698 — An act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide preferential treatment in the admission of certain children of United States citizens.
Introduced 1981-10-01 · Became Public Law No: 97-359.
ImmigrationS 1574 — A bill to amend section 673b of Title 10, United States Code, relating to the authority of the President to order members of the Selected Reserve of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces to active duty during periods other than war or national emergency.
Introduced 1981-07-31 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 1572 — A bill for the relief of William A.C. Mellis and Jill Eastmead Mellis, husband and wife.
Introduced 1981-07-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.
Private LegislationS 1458 — A bill to amend section 673b of title 10, United States Code, relating to the authority of the President to order members of Selected Reserve to active duty during periods other than war or national emergency, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1981-07-09 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 1472 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude the value of certain research and experimental expenditures from the aggregate face amount of certain small issues of industrial development bonds.
Introduced 1981-07-14 · Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held.
TaxationS 1121 — Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-05-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Aging, Family and Human Services.
Social WelfareS 1122 — Head Start Act
Introduced 1981-05-06 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources received executive comment from GAO.
EducationS 1089 — Emergency Hardship Assistance Grant Act
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources received executive comment from GAO.
EnergyS 1085 — Headstart Act
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
EducationS 1086 — Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Became Public Law No: 97-115.
Social WelfareS 1090 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to support services and research relating to adolescent pregnancy and parenthood.
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
HealthS 1087 — Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
Social WelfareS 1088 — Native American Programs Act
Introduced 1981-04-30 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From HHS.
Native AmericansSJRES 265 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim 1983 as the "National Year of Voluntarism".
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Social WelfareSRES 320 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the assassination of Kemal Arikan, a consul general of the Government of Turkey assigned to the United States.
Introduced 1982-02-11 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
International AffairsSRES 171 — An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.1086.
Introduced 1981-07-08 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
CongressSRES 207 — A resolution to disapprove of D. C. Act 4-69, relating to the reform of the sexual assault laws of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1981-09-09 · Subcommittee on Governmental Efficiency. Hearings held.
Crime and Law EnforcementSRES 170 — An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.1085.
Introduced 1981-07-08 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
CongressSRES 173 — A original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.1090.
Introduced 1981-07-08 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
CongressSRES 172 — A original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.1087
Introduced 1981-07-08 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
CongressSCONRES 101 — A concurrent resolution to provide that a handicapped child's right to life should not be abridged or denied on account of age, health, defect, or condition of dependency.
Introduced 1982-05-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.
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Introduced 1984-06-29 · Amendment SP 3380 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-18 ·
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Introduced 1984-06-21 · Amendment SP 3275 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-20 · Amendment SP 3261 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-06 · Amendment SP 3152 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88-11. Record Vote No: 159.
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Introduced 1984-05-03 ·
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Introduced 1984-02-23 ·
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Introduced 1983-11-09 · Ruling of the Chair that the Denton amendment SP2529 was not in order was not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-46. Record Vote No: 346.
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Introduced 1983-11-09 · Motion to table SP 2528 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44-51. Record Vote No: 345.
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Introduced 1983-10-18 ·
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Introduced 1983-07-21 ·
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Introduced 1983-07-20 · Amendment SP 1539 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-07-14 · Amendment SP 1482 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2969 — A bill for the relief of Teodoro N. Salanga, Junior
Introduced 1984-09-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.
Private LegislationS 2947 — A bill to designate the lock and dam on the Warrior River in Hale County, Alabama, as the "Armistead I. Selden Lock and Dam".
Introduced 1984-08-10 · Became Public Law No: 98-546.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 2622 — Family Planning Amendments of 1984
Introduced 1984-05-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Family and Human Services.
HealthS 2628 — A bill to authorize appropriations for title X of the Public Health Service Act.
Introduced 1984-05-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Family and Human Services.
HealthS 2616 — An act to revise and extend the programs of assistance under titles X and XX of the Public Health Service Act.
Introduced 1984-05-01 · Became Public Law No: 98-512.
HealthS 2565 — Human Services Reauthorization Act
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Became Public Law No: 98-558.
EducationS 2578 — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Reauthorization Act
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Subcommittee on Family and Human Services. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
EnergyS 2533 — Worker's Freedom of Choice Act
Introduced 1984-04-05 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department, OMB.
Labor and EmploymentS 2470 — Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-22 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2469 — Antiterrorism Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2413 — A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated.
Introduced 1984-03-12 · Became Public Law No: 98-314.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2395 — A bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act to provide for the protection from disclosure of records related to terrorism and foreign counterintelligence.
Introduced 1984-03-07 · Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1278.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2241 — Broadcasters Protection Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-02-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2168 — Public Campaign Integrity Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-11-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 2152 — Retiree Protection Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-11-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Labor and EmploymentS 1690 — Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EducationS 1710 — A bill to amend chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code to provide penalties for the forging of endorsements on, or fraudulently negotiating, United States checks or bonds or securities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-07-29 · Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Criminal Law discharged from further consideration.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1526 — A bill to provide lump sum death benefits for the survivors of Federal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced 1983-06-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service and General Services.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1466 — Education for Peace, Arms Control, and Conflict Resolution Act
Introduced 1983-06-14 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, Energy Department, GAO, OMB.
International AffairsS 1405 — Federal Neutrality Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-06-06 · Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution discharged from further consideration.
TaxationS 1145 — A bill to recognize the organization known as the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated.
Introduced 1983-04-26 · Became Public Law No: 98-382.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1059 — Equal Access Act
Introduced 1983-04-15 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 1003 — Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act Amendments of 1983
Introduced 1983-04-07 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
FamiliesS 425 — Equal Access Act
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, OMB.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 312 — A bill to change the name of the Talladega National Forest in Alabama to the "Bear Bryant National Forest".
Introduced 1983-02-01 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesSJRES 336 — A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
Introduced 1984-07-26 · Became Public Law No: 98-429.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSJRES 88 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim 1984 as the "National Year of Voluntarism."
Introduced 1983-04-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Housing and Community DevelopmentSRES 185 — A resolution establishing a temporary Special Committee on the Family, Youth and Children.
Introduced 1983-07-28 · Referred to the Committee on Rules.
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Introduced 1986-09-26 ·
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Introduced 1986-08-14 · Amendment SP 2740 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-08-15 · Motion to table SP 2761 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-26. Record Vote No: 248.
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Introduced 1986-08-15 · Amendment SP 2762 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-08-15 · Motion to table SP 2763 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-24. Record Vote No: 249.
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Introduced 1986-06-25 · Amendment SP 2174 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-05-07 · Amendment SP 1837 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-04-16 ·
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Introduced 1985-12-06 · Amendment SP 1346 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-11-21 · Amendment SP 1085 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32-67. Record Vote No: 328.
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Introduced 1985-11-06 · Amendment SP 966 , as modified, agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-07-11 · Motion to table SP 521 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72-21. Record Vote No: 147.
S 2551 — Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-12 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 997.
FamiliesS 2468 — Antiterrorism and Air Security Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-05-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksS 2526 — A bill to amend section 673b of title 10, United States Code, relating to the authority of the President to order members of the Selected Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to active duty during period other than war or national emergency.
Introduced 1986-06-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 2271 — A bill for the relief of Jens-Peter Berndt.
Introduced 1986-04-08 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1941 — International Terrorism Deterrence Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
International AffairsS 1940 — International Terrorism Control Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Department of Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1889 — A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, relating to bankruptcy, to prevent discharge of administratively ordered support obligations.
Introduced 1985-12-02 · Senate incorporated this measure in S.1923 (and subsequently in H.R.5316) as an amendment.
Finance and Financial SectorS 1942 — Military Installation Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1818 — A bill to prevent sexual molestation of children in Indian country.
Introduced 1985-11-01 · Became Public Law No: 99-303.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1755 — A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Office of Inspector General in the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Introduced 1985-10-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1660 — A bill to grant a Federal charter to the Confederate Memorial Association.
Introduced 1985-09-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1626 — A bill to create a Disability Advisory Council.
Introduced 1985-09-11 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareS 1566 — A bill to extend the Family Life Demonstration Program for three years.
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
HealthS 1156 — Child Victim Witness Protection Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-05-16 · Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice is discharged from further consideration.
FamiliesS 1048 — Anti-Fraudulent Adoption Practices Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-05-01 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 730 — Retiree Protection Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-03-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor.
Labor and EmploymentS 593 — A bill for the relief of the Merchants National Bank of Mobile, Alabama.
Introduced 1985-03-06 · Pocket Vetoed by President.
Private LegislationS 479 — Crimes in Labor Disputes Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-02-20 · Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 320 — Neutrality in Federal Expenditures Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-29 · Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Economics and Public FinanceS 274 — Nuclear Power Plant Security and Anti-Terrorism Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-24 · Senate incorporated this measure (as passed the Senate) in H.R. 4151 as an amendment.
EnergyS 275 — Antiterrorism Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-24 · Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 276 — A bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act to provide for the protection from disclosure of records related to terrorism and foreign counterintelligence.
Introduced 1985-01-24 · Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Government Operations and PoliticsSJRES 249 — A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1986, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Became Public Law No: 99-403.
CommemorationsSJRES 266 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1986 as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month".
Introduced 1986-02-06 · Became Public Law No: 99-324.
CommemorationsSJRES 184 — A joint resolution to authorize the Korean War Memorial, Inc. to erect a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.
Introduced 1985-07-31 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.R. 2205.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySJRES 104 — A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1985, as "A time of remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
Introduced 1985-04-03 · Became Public Law No: 99-132.
CommemorationsSJRES 92 — A joint resolution to designate October 1985 as "National Foster Grandparents Month".
Introduced 1985-03-26 · Became Public Law No: 99-131.
CommemorationsSJRES 53 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1985 as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month".
Introduced 1985-02-20 · Became Public Law No: 99-38.
CommemorationsSRES 413 — A resolution to recognize the devotion of Bob Hope to the United States on his eighty-third birthday.
Introduced 1986-05-21 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Arts, Culture, ReligionSRES 330 — A resolution establishing a Special Committee on Families, Youth, and Children.
Introduced 1986-02-03 · Committee on Rules. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
CongressSCONRES 94 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should declare a State of national emergency with respect to terrorist acts committed against nationals of the United States.
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Referred to the Committee on Banking.
Armed Forces and National Security