
Thomas J. Manton
Democrat · NE-7 · House of Representatives
41 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (84)
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Introduced 1986-06-05 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5532 — A bill to prohibit the implementation of a rule of the Department of Defense that would establish procedures for determining whether rates charged by vessels of the United States or belonging to the United States are excessive under the Cargo Preference Act of 1904.
Introduced 1986-09-16 · Referred to Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5511 — One Hundred Dollar Bill Recall Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3817 — A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to place restrictions on exporting crude oil produced from Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Introduced 1985-11-21 · For Further Action See H.R.4708.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2306 — A bill to suspend for a three-year period the duty on certain specialty yarns used in the manufacture of wigs for dolls.
Introduced 1985-05-01 · See H.R.4800.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 529 — A joint resolution designating the week of September 21, 1986, through September 27, 1986, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1986-02-19 · Became Public Law No: 99-392.
CommemorationsHRES 219 — A resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to the potential closing and downgrading of hundreds of local offices of the Social Security Administration.
Introduced 1985-07-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 4909 — A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide a death penalty for drug related killings.
Introduced 1988-06-23 · See H.R.5210.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4278 — A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the imposition of the death penalty for the intentional killing of a law enforcement officer and for certain continuing criminal enterprise drug offenses.
Introduced 1988-03-29 · See H.R.5210.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2674 — A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide a lump sum payment to public safety officers who become totally and permanently disabled as a result of a catastrophic injury sustained in the line of duty.
Introduced 1987-06-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 539 — A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 18, 1988, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1988-04-13 · Became Public Law No: 100-422.
CommemorationsHJRES 134 — A joint resolution designating the week of September 20, 1987, through September 26, 1987, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1987-02-04 · Became Public Law No: 100-114.
CommemorationsHCONRES 257 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should take such steps as may be necessary to prevent electronic fund transfers between financial institutions in the Republic of Panama and financial institutions in the United States until such time as the President certifies the Republic of Panama pursuant to section 481(h)(2)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced 1988-03-02 · Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.
International AffairsHR 5765 — Steven McDonald Public Safety Officers' Compensation Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5752 — Steven McDonald Public Safety Officers' Compensation Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3120 — To establish permit requirements for overflows from combined storm water and sanitary sewer systems discharging into the estuarine zone and marine waters and to require the correction of such systems to minimize discharges into those waters, to mitigate the effects of pollution discharges into estuaries and oceans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-08-03 · Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and Great Lakes.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2913 — Marine Discharge Abatement Act
Introduced 1989-07-17 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, EPA, and OMB.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2870 — To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide a lump sum payment to public safety officers who become totally and permanently disabled as a result of a catastrophic injury sustained in the line of duty.
Introduced 1989-07-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2242 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to review criminal records of individuals applying for seamen licenses and license renewals.
Introduced 1989-05-04 · See H.R.1465.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1940 — To extend the existing suspension of duty on certain knitting machines designed for sweater strip or garment length knitting.
Introduced 1989-04-13 · See H.R.1594.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 568 — Designating the week beginning September 16, 1990, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1990-05-15 · Became Public Law No: 101-385.
HealthHJRES 482 — Designating March 1990 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
Introduced 1990-02-21 · Became Public Law No: 101-418.
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 133 — Designating the week beginning September 17, 1989, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1989-02-07 · Became Public Law No: 101-98.
HealthHCONRES 62 — Commending the recent decision of the Board of Immigration Appeal to allow Joseph Patrick Doherty to apply for political asylum in the United States and asking the Attorney General to approve Joseph Patrick Doherty's asylum request and release him on bond pending review of his application.
Introduced 1989-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Immigration—
Introduced 1992-07-23 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 247 (Roll no. 310).
HR 6065 — To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to impose conditions relating to employment on certain transfers of air carrier certificates of public convenience and necessity.
Introduced 1992-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5862 — To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure an equitable and timely distribution of benefits to public safety officers.
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Became Public Law No: 102-520.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5863 — Ocean Dumping Ban Improvement Act
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5861 — Credit Card Mail Theft Protection Act
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3138 — To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to ensure fair treatment of airline employees in connection with route transfers.
Introduced 1991-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2857 — To provide for the death penalty for homicides involving firearms.
Introduced 1991-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2858 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose mandatory prison terms for possession or use of a firearm or a destructive device during conduct constituting a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime under State law.
Introduced 1991-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2739 — To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act to prohibit the authorization of, or to operate any vessel on, the coastal waters to provide criminal detention or imprisonment facilities.
Introduced 1991-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Great Lakes, and the Outer Continental Shelf.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2126 — To establish permit requirements for overflows from combined storm water and sanitary sewer systems discharging into the estuarine zone and marine waters and to require the correction of such systems to minimize discharges into those waters, to mitigate the effects of pollution discharges into estuaries of national significance and oceans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1740 — To continue the suspension of duties on certain power driven flatbed knitting machines and on certain knitting machines designed for sweater strip or garment length knitting.
Introduced 1991-04-11 · See H.R.4318.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHJRES 500 — Designating March 1993 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
Introduced 1992-06-01 · Became Public Law No: 102-469.
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 350 — Designating March 1992 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
Introduced 1991-10-16 · Became Public Law No: 102-253.
Social Sciences and HistoryHJRES 109 — Designating the week beginning May 12, 1991 as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1991-02-05 · Became Public Law No: 102-44.
HealthHCONRES 313 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not recognize the government of the former Yugoslavian Republic under the name Macedonia.
Introduced 1992-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1994-10-07 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-09-28 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1994-10-07 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-08-03 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-08-03 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-08-03 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-08-03 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-08-03 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 1994-05-26 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1993-05-06 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4852 — Oceans Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-07-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4838 — To authorize the issuance of a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the vessel, FIREBIRD, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-07-26 · Some Provisions Incorporated into H.R.4820.
Private LegislationHR 4430 — To amend the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Introduced 1994-05-17 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4447 — To amend title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to clarify what constitutes an alternative system for the management of sewage sludge and industrial waste for purposes of section 104B of that title, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1994-05-18 · Executive Comment Requested from EPA.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4383 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to convey the vessel S/S AMERICAN VICTORY to the Battle of the Atlantic Historical Society for use as a Merchant Marine memorial, for historical preservation, and for educational activities.
Introduced 1994-05-10 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.3059.
Private LegislationHR 4227 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police be made the same as the age applicable to law enforcement officers.
Introduced 1994-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
CommerceHR 3817 — To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act.
Introduced 1994-02-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3537 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose mandatory prison terms for possession or use of a firearm or a destructive device during conduct constituting a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime under State law.
Introduced 1993-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3501 — Senior Citizen Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3478 — To provide for the death penalty for homicides involving firearms.
Introduced 1993-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2969 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to issue loan guarantees for development projects in Ireland.
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
International AffairsHR 2465 — To extend until January 1, 1996, the previously existing temporary duty suspension on certain knitting machines and parts, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-06-18 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2338 — Aviation Revitalization Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1262 — Explosives Fingerprinting Act
Introduced 1993-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 780 — To reauthorize the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Introduced 1993-02-03 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 779 — To reauthorize the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1976.
Introduced 1993-02-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 401 — Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
Introduced 1994-08-11 · Became Public Law No: 103-379.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHJRES 344 — Designating May 14, 1994, as "National Police Survivors Day".
Introduced 1994-03-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Crime and Law EnforcementHJRES 246 — To designate the month of March 1994 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
Introduced 1993-08-03 · See S.J.Res.119.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHJRES 78 — Designating the weeks beginning May 23, 1993, and May 15, 1994, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1993-01-27 · Became Public Law No: 103-38.
HealthHRES 473 — To raise awareness about domestic violence against women in the United States.
Introduced 1994-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.
FamiliesHRES 167 — Adjusting the status of an existing position on the Capitol Police for duty with respect to the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1993-05-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congress—
Introduced 1995-03-08 · On agreeing to the Manton amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254, 1 Present (Roll no. 214).
HR 3599 — To authorize the President to enter into a trade agreement concerning Northern Ireland and certain Border Counties of the Republic of Ireland, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1996-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2987 — To declare a portion of Queens County, New York, to be nonnavigable waters of the United States.
Introduced 1996-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2791 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to limit funds to States that do not enact laws that require a test to detect the presence of the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome in certain cases of assault.
Introduced 1995-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1568 — Explosives Fingerprinting Act
Introduced 1995-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHCONRES 48 — Concerning the economy of India and relations between the United States and India.
Introduced 1995-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHR 4117 — Airport Environmental and Community Fairness Act
Introduced 1998-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3595 — Superfund Improvement Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-30 · See H.R.2727.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3253 — Private Officers Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3179 — Airport Environmental and Community Fairness Act
Introduced 1998-02-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 538 — Explosives Fingerprinting Act
Introduced 1997-02-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E723)
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 285 — Requiring the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to meet the requirements applicable to the head of a department or independent establishment under the Buy American Act in acquiring articles, materials, and supplies for the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1997-10-28 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
CongressHCONRES 259 — Recognizing and honoring the people of the Dodecanesian Islands for their stance in fighting fascism and preserving democratic values and beliefs.
Introduced 1998-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs