S. 1745 · 102nd Congress · 1991–1992
A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes.
S. 1745 in the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 1991, sponsored by John Danforth. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.
During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 24, 1991
- Policy area
- Civil rights
- Public law
- Public Law 102-166
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 1991
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 21, 1991
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide…Senate · Oct 22, 1991
- To secure the right of women to be free of sexual assault and violence.Senate · Oct 29, 1991
- To provide for a limit on attorney contingency fees, disclosure and estimate of such fees, a private right…Senate · Oct 29, 1991
- To repeal exemptions from civil rights and labor and other laws for Congress and certain employees of the…Senate · Oct 29, 1991
- To establish the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in order to protect the right of Senate…Senate · Oct 29, 1991
- To require the President or a Member of the Senate to reimburse the appropriate Federal account for any…Senate · Oct 30, 1991
- To allow employees of the United States Senate to have access to jury trials and punitive damages on the…Senate · Oct 30, 1991
- A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide…Senate · Oct 30, 1991
- Civil rights act of 1991House · Nov 7, 1991
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Other Civil rights bills in the 102nd Congress
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- H.R. 4312: To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to bilingual election requirements.
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- H.R. 5399: To amend the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to provide an authorization of…
- H.R. 5925: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish a revolving fund for use by the…
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