Al Lawson, Jr.

House · FL · Democrat

Born: Sep 23, 1948

Service history (3 terms)

115th Congress — House, FL, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress — House, FL, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress — House, FL, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)

Recorded votes (997 on record)

YeasubstantiveApr 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 164 — Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 14, 2021 · House · Passed
FASTER Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 578 — Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 14, 2021 · House · Passed
United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 172 — United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 14, 2021 · House · Passed
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 1868 — To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 134 — Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 19, 2021 · House · Passed
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
On Passage — H R 1868 — To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 19, 2021 · House · Failed
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1868 — To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives.
On Motion to Table — H RES 243 — Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1603 — Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 18, 2021 · House · Failed
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1603 — Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 18, 2021 · House · Passed
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 6 — Dream Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 18, 2021 · House · Failed
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6 — Dream Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 18, 2021 · House · Passed
VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1652 — VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1651 — COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1085 — To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1620 — The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Failed
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
On Passage — H J RES 17 — Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 485 — Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
PPP Extension Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1799 — PPP Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 233 — Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1620, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act; H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act; H.R. 1868, to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and H.J.Res. 17, removing deadline for the ratification of the equal rights adt
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 233 — Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1620, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act; H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act; H.R. 1868, to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and H.J.Res. 17, removing deadline for the ratification of the equal rights adt
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 11, 2021 · House · Passed
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1446 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 11, 2021 · House · Failed
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1446 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 11, 2021 · House · Passed
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 11, 2021 · House · Failed
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1446
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Passed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 842 — Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 842 — Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 842
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 842
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to 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 198 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to 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 198 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 188 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act; H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 188 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act; H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 4, 2021 · House · Passed
For the People Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1 — For the People Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 4, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1 — For the People Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 4, 2021 · House · Passed
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1280 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 4, 2021 · House · Failed
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1280 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 3, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available