Louis Wein on Crime
Voted YES on requiring DNA testing in every death penalty case.
If the Senate were to vote on a bill that required DNA testing in every murder/homicide would you support such a measure in order to alleviate wrongful death sentences?
Wein says, "This is only if we are speaking of federal capital crimes. I do not believe the Constitution of the United States allows the federal government to dictate state law."
Reference: DNA for death penalty questionnaire;
Bill issues2000-B
; vote number issues2000-B
on Jul 2, 2000
Voted YES on Three Strikes law.
If the Senate were to vote on a bill requiring a "three strikes" law, would you support such a measure?
Wein says, "This is only if we are speaking of federal crimes. I do not believe the Constitution of the United States allows the federal government to dictate state law. I support Flat-time Sentencing with Severe Restrictions on Parole and Probation."
Reference: Three Strikes questionnaire;
Bill issues2000-C
; vote number issues2000-C
on Jul 2, 2000
Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards.
Approval of a limit on punitive damages in product liability cases.
Wein says, "This decision is constitutionally reserved for the states & the People. It also pr"
Status: Conf Rpt Agreed to Y)59; N)40; NV)1
Reference: Conference Report on H.R. 956;
Bill H. R. 956
; vote number 1996-46
on Mar 21, 1996
Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits.
Restriction of class-action security lawsuits.
Wein says, "This decision is constitutionally reserved for the states & the People. Every person has a right to a day in court especially if it involves an issue applicable to a whole class. Today, it seems only the rich and t"
Status: Veto Overridden Y)68; N)30; P)1
Reference: H.R. 1058 passage over veto;
Bill H.R. 1058
; vote number 1995-612
on Dec 22, 1995
Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits.
Repeal federal speeding limits.
Wein says, "This decision is constitutionally reserved for the states & for the People."
Status: Motion to Table Agreed to Y)64; N)36
Reference: Motion to table Lautenberg Amdt #1428;
Bill S. 440
; vote number 1995-270
on Jun 20, 1995