A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to revise the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1158 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Feb 19, 1987, sponsored by Hamilton Fish Jr.. Congress held 13 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 19, 1987
Policy area: Civil rights
Public law: Public Law 100-430

Sponsor

Hamilton Fish Jr. (R-NY)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 19, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawSep 13, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt H RES 477, the rule to provide for house floor consideration of HR 1158, fair housing enforcement…House · Jun 22, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to offer two means of settling fair-housing complaints…House · Jun 23, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to strike provisions prohibiting housing discrimination against…House · Jun 23, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to decrease requirements for handicapped accessibility from 100…House · Jun 29, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to state that no parts of the bill require, permit, or authorize…House · Jun 29, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to prohibit housing discrimination against pregnant women.House · Jun 29, 1988
To recommit to the judiciary committee HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to strengthen the department of…House · Jun 29, 1988
To pass HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, a bill to strengthen the department of housing and urban…House · Jun 29, 1988
To amend HR 1158, fair housing, to clarify that a transvestite can not be regarded as a handicapped person…Senate · Aug 1, 1988
To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1158, fair housing, to re-establish voluntary prayer in public…Senate · Aug 1, 1988
To table the humphrey, NH amendment to HR 1158, fair housing, to provide that construction and design…Senate · Aug 2, 1988
To table the humphrey, NH amendment to HR 1158, fair housing, to restrict the number of new multifamily…Senate · Aug 2, 1988
To pass HR 1158, fair housing amendments act, 1988, a bill to provide the department of housing and urban…Senate · Aug 2, 1988

Other Civil rights bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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