A bill to authorize actions for redress in cases involving deprivations of rights of institutionalized persons secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

H.R. 10 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 1979, sponsored by Robert Kastenmeier. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 15, 1979
Policy area: Civil rights
Public law: Public Law 96-247

Sponsor

Robert Kastenmeier (D-WI)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 15, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMay 23, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 10, a bill authorizing actions for redress in cases involving deprivation of rights of…House · May 23, 1979
To amend H.R. 10, authorizing the department of justice to initiate suit to enforce constitutional rights of…Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To amend H.R. 10 by deleting jails, prisons, or other correctional facilities from the coverage of the bill…Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To amend H.R. 10 by prohibiting the attorney general from instituting or intervening in any action under…Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To amend H.R. 10 by authorizing the justice department to initiate lawsuits only when the attorney general…Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To agree to a substitute to H.R. 10, to establish a national commission to study the care of…Senate · Feb 28, 1980
On reconsideration, to amend H.R. 10. See RC 46. (motion passed) see note(s) 25Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To recommit H.R. 10. (motion failed) see note(s) 25Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To pass H.R. 10. (motion passed) (continued) see note(s) 25Senate · Feb 28, 1980
To invoke cloture and end debate on the conference report on H.R. 10. (motion failed; 3/5 required) see…Senate · Apr 28, 1980
To invoke cloture and end debate on the conference report on H.R. 10. (motion failed; 3/5 required) see…Senate · Apr 29, 1980
To invoke cloture and end debate on the conference report on H.R. 10. (motion failed; 3/5 required) see…Senate · Apr 30, 1980
To table byrd motion to reconsider preceeding vote on H.R. 10. See RC 87. (motion failed) see note(s) 25Senate · Apr 30, 1980
To invoke cloture and end debate on H.R. 10. (motion passed; 3/5 required) see note(s) 25Senate · May 1, 1980
To agree to conference report on H.R. 10. (motion passed) see note(s) 25Senate · May 6, 1980

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