Brenda L. Lawrence

House · MI · Democrat

Born: Oct 18, 1954

Service history (4 terms)

114th Congress — House, MI, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress — House, MI, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress — House, MI, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress — House, MI, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)

Recorded votes (997 on record)

YeasubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) For the People Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 2, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) For the People Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 27, 2021 · House · Failed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Passage — H R 803 — Colorado Wilderness Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 26, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 803 — Colorado Wilderness Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 25, 2021 · House · Passed
Equality Act
Table Motion to Reconsider — H R 5 — Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 25, 2021 · House · Passed
Equality Act
On Passage — H R 5 — Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 25, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
PRRADA
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1192 — Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 546 — Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 147 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) the Colorado Wilderness Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) the Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 147 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) the Colorado Wilderness Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) the Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 24, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the Colonel Carlyle Smitty Harris Post Office.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 208 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the “Colonel Carlyle ’Smitty’ Harris Post Office”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Passed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 447 — National Apprenticeship Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Failed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Failed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Agreed to
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 101 — Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 5, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 101 — Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 72 — Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 4, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveFeb 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 91 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 91 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2021 · House · Passed
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 11 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 447) to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 11) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 85 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 447) National Apprenticeship Act and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 11) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 3, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 447) to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 11) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 85 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 447) National Apprenticeship Act and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 11) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 21, 2021 · House · Passed
To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.
On Passage — H R 335 — To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 24 — Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 41 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 41 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 21 — Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 38 — Providing for consideration of H. Res. 21
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 38 — Providing for consideration of H. Res. 21
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 7, 2021 · House · Failed
On Agreeing to the Objection — MOTION
NayproceduralJan 7, 2021 · House · Failed
On Agreeing to the Objection — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJan 5, 2021 · House · Passed
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 22 — Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 4, 2021 · House · Failed
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Commit with Instructions — H RES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Table Motion to Refer — H RES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 4, 2021 · House · Passed
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Table the Motion to Postpone to a Day Certain — H RES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 3, 2021 · House · Passed
Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1 — Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office
Plain-language explanation available
PresentproceduralJan 3, 2021 · House · Passed
Call By States — QUORUM