Sidney R. Yates

Sidney R. Yates

Democrat · IL-9 · House of Representatives

77 years in office

Quylt Score

478
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted15 bills signed into law
10015%
Bills Advanced45 of 242 bills out of committee
9312%
Federal Funding Secured$3457084M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring4 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
3310%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills1 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
225%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsJD (Law) · law practice
955%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 2, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (243)

HR 2686Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992

Introduced 1991-06-19 · Became Public Law No: 102-154.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 8081A bill to establish the "United States Holocaust Memorial Council.".

Introduced 1980-09-04 · Public Law 96-388.

Social Sciences and History

HR 7213A bill to reduce until the close of June 30, 1982, the rate of duty on certain woven fabrics of wool.

Introduced 1980-04-29 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 6850Indian Arts and Crafts Board Amendments Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-03-18 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

HR 952A bill for the relief of Phyllis T. Pontrelli.

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 951A bill for the relief of Dong Hwan Kim.

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 869Handgun Control Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 95A bill to designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as the "Paul H. Douglas Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore".

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 239A resolution disapproving a proposed deferral of budget authority numbered D79-54.

Introduced 1979-04-30 · Measure passed House, roll call #257 (409-3).

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 240A resolution disapproving a proposed deferral of budget authority numbered D79-56.

Introduced 1979-04-30 · Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

HCONRES 330A concurrent resolution authorizing concerts by the National Symphony on Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1980-05-07 · Measure passed Senate.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HCONRES 114A concurrent resolution authorizing concerts by the National Symphony on Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1979-05-02 · Measure passed Senate.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HR 3525Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-01-31 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 3184A bill to incorporate Recovery, Incorporated.

Introduced 1973-01-29 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2489A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that individuals be apprised of records concerning them which are maintained by Government agencies.

Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2492Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2488A bill to provide that the fiscal year of the United States shall coincide with the calendar year.

Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2486Freedom From Surveillance Act

Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Right of privacy

HR 1939A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to protect more fully certain constitutional rights.

Introduced 1973-01-11 · Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 15708A bill to designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as the "Paul H. Douglas National Lakeshore."

Introduced 1976-09-27 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Recreation areas

HR 14231Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1977

Introduced 1976-06-08 · Public law 94-373.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 6427A bill to amend the National Portrait Gallery Act to redefine "portraiture".

Introduced 1975-04-28 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

Arts

HR 4112Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments

Introduced 1975-03-03 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Continental shelf

HR 2484A bill to provide that the fiscal year of the United States shall coincide with the calendar year.

Introduced 1975-01-30 · Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2485A bill to incorporate Recovery, Inc.

Introduced 1975-01-30 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2486Public Transit Commuters' Tax Credit Act

Introduced 1975-01-30 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1189Internal Revenue Commission Act

Introduced 1975-01-14 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1187Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1975-01-14 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1185Freedom From Surveillance Act

Introduced 1975-01-14 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Right of privacy

HR 10280A bill for the relief of Dong Hwan Kim.

Introduced 1977-12-07 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 7677A bill to designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as the Paul H. Douglas Indiana Dunes Lakeshore.

Introduced 1977-06-08 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Lakes

HR 6935A bill for the relief of Daniel Hillel.

Introduced 1977-05-04 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2293A bill for the relief of Phyllis T. Pontrelli.

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2278Handgun Control Act

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2276A bill to designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as the "Paul H. Douglas National Lakeshore".

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Lakes

HR 2279A bill to incorporate Recovery, Inc.

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2287Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2275A bill to establish a national adoption information exchange system.

Introduced 1977-01-20 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

HCONRES 537A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-16 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 523A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-15 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 527A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-15 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 539A resolution relative to condemning terrorist activities of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Introduced 1978-03-20 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 524A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-15 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 511A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 516A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 525A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-15 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 515A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 514A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

HCONRES 522A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

Introduced 1978-03-14 · Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Terrorism

Introduced 1982-08-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-07-22 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-07-22 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-07-22 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1981-05-12 ·

HR 7356Indian Claims Limitation Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-12-02 · Became Public Law No: 97-394.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 652Handgun Control Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-01-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 657A bill to reduce until the close of June 30, 1983 the rate of duty on certain woven fabrics of wool.

Introduced 1981-01-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 26Indian Arts and Crafts Board Amendments Act of 1980

Introduced 1981-01-05 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

HRES 494A resolution to disapprove the Construction and Anadromous Fish deferral.

Introduced 1982-06-08 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 493A resolution to disapprove the Land Acquisition, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deferral.

Introduced 1982-06-08 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 479A resolution to disapprove the Strategic Petroleum Reserve deferral.

Introduced 1982-05-24 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 474A resolution to disapprove the Historic Preservation Fund deferral.

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 476A resolution to disapprove the Urban Park and Recreation deferral.

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 475A resolution to disapprove the Land and Water Conservation Fund deferral.

Introduced 1982-05-20 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 411A resolution to disapprove the deferral.

Introduced 1982-03-24 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HCONRES 348A concurrent resolution to urge the Government of the Soviet Union to facilitate the emigration of a Soviet citizen, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-05-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HCONRES 299A concurrent resolution relating to commemoration of days of remembrance of victims of the holocaust.

Introduced 1982-03-30 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Congress

HCONRES 133A concurrent resolution authorizing concerts by the National Symphony on Capitol Grounds.

Introduced 1981-05-13 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced 1984-08-02 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1984-07-31 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1984-07-31 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1984-07-31 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-06-28 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1983-06-28 · Amendment Offered by Representative Yates.

HR 2342Indian Arts and Crafts Board Amendments Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Native Americans

HR 2343Handgun Control Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2348A bill to amend the Act establishing the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Introduced 1983-03-24 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HJRES 338A joint resolution to correct Public Law 98-63 due to an error in the enrollment of H.R. 3069.

Introduced 1983-08-01 · Veto Message and Bill Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.

Congress

HRES 178A resolution to disapprove the fossil energy research and development deferral.

Introduced 1983-04-28 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 265 - 121 (Record Vote No: 143).

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 177A resolution to disapprove the energy conservation deferral.

Introduced 1983-04-28 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 280 - 107 (Record Vote No: 142).

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 181A resolution to disapprove the Administration of Territories deferral.

Introduced 1983-05-03 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 266 - 116 (Record Vote No: 144).

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 80A resolution to disapprove the Strategic Petroleum Reserve deferral.

Introduced 1983-02-10 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

Introduced 1986-07-31 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-07-31 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.

Introduced 1985-07-31 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

Introduced 1985-07-31 · Amendment Agreed to by House (en gros).

HR 3011A bill making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-07-16 · Motion to table the bill agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1148Handgun Control Act of 1983

Introduced 1985-02-19 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 392A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of David Ben-Gurion.

Introduced 1986-09-19 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commemorations

Introduced 1988-10-20 · Amendment Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 264 - 84 (Record Vote No: 453).

Introduced 1988-06-29 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-06-29 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-06-15 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-06-25 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.

HR 524Handgun Control Act of 1983

Introduced 1987-01-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HJRES 664A joint resolution designating the week of December 4, 1988 as "National Humanities Week".

Introduced 1988-09-26 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Commemorations

Introduced 1990-10-12 · On agreeing to the Yates amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-07-12 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-07-12 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5769Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991

Introduced 1990-10-02 · Became Public Law No: 101-512.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5324Authorizing of appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Introduced 1990-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3876Low-Income Housing Preservation Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3874To rescind all funds for El Salvador for FY 1990.

Introduced 1990-01-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

International Affairs

HR 3875To allocate a housing credit dollar amount to certain buildings.

Introduced 1990-01-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2491Handgun Control Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HCONRES 50Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1989-02-07 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1992-07-22 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1991-05-29 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5503Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993

Introduced 1992-06-29 · Became Public Law No: 102-381.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2660Entitled, "Authorization of Appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Council".

Introduced 1991-06-17 · Became Public Law No: 102-529.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 365Making corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5503.

Introduced 1992-09-30 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Congress

HCONRES 45Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1991-01-18 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1994-06-23 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1994-06-23 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 268).

Introduced 1993-07-15 · By unanimous consent, the Yates amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1993-07-15 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1993-07-15 · Mr. Thomas (CA) raised a point of order against the Yates amendment (A009). The amendment is offered in the form of a limitation and is not in order at this point in consideration of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 4602Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995

Introduced 1994-06-17 · Became Public Law No: 103-332.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2520Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994

Introduced 1993-06-24 · Became Public Law No: 103-138.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1501Handgun Control Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HJRES 239To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as "Classical Music Month".

Introduced 1993-07-26 · Became Public Law No: 103-250.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HJRES 217To authorize the President to proclaim September 1993 as "Classical Music Month".

Introduced 1993-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HJRES 156Concerning the dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Introduced 1993-03-17 · Became Public Law No: 103-15.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HCONRES 41Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1993-02-17 · Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 13 for further action.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1995-03-15 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 275, 1 Present (Roll no. 240).

HR 3018Handgun Control Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 100Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995

Introduced 1995-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HRES 59To emphasize the importance of understanding the history of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and to recognize the opening of the Roosevelt Memorial and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 106Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1995-10-11 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

HCONRES 115Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the inadequacy of German reparations for Holocaust survivors living in the United States.

Introduced 1995-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HCONRES 20Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1995-01-25 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1997-09-03 · On agreeing to the Yates amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4784For the relief of Marin Turcinovic, and his fiancee, Corina Dechalup.

Introduced 1998-10-09 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 3848Foreign Sovereign Immunity Technical Corrections Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Law

HR 2745For the relief of Sylvester Flis.

Introduced 1997-10-24 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 1998Yates Firearm Registration and Crime Prevention Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1996Handgun Control Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1949For the relief of Nuratu Olarewaju Abeke Kadiri.

Introduced 1997-06-17 · Became Private Law No: 105-9.

Private Legislation

HRES 141Waiving clause 2(b) of rule XXII to permit introduction and consideration of a certain bill.

Introduced 1997-05-01 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Yates. Petition No: 105-1.

Congress