S. 182 - Paycheck Fairness Act

Employment, Discrimination, Pay Differential, Bias, Women, Fair Pay - Labor and employment. 111th Congress (2009-2010) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Paycheck Fairness Act

S. 182 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)

Keywords
Employment, Discrimination, Pay Differential, Bias, Women, Fair Pay
Summary
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Paycheck Fairness Act
Sponsor
Hillary Clinton
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Labor and employment
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government information and archives
  • Government investigations
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Small business
  • Wages and earnings
  • Women's employment
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Major Actions
Introduced1/08/2009
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced1/08/2009
1/08/2009Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Put on a legislative calendar1/09/2009Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
3/11/2010Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus

Total contributions given to Senators within 30 days of the vote "Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time." from interest groups that…

supported this bill

Democratic/Liberal
Teachers unions
Minority/Ethnic Groups
Women's issues
Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.
Churches, clergy & religious organizations
Elderly issues/Social Security
Labor Unions

opposed this bill

Business services
Republican/Conservative
Department, variety & convenience stores
Retail trade
Food and kindred products manufacturing
Hotels & motels
Food stores
Public works, industrial & commercial construction
Natural Gas transmission & distribution
General business associations
Special trade contractors
Chambers of commerce
Builders associations
Manufacturing
Personal products manufacturing
Small business associations
Date Range of Contributions
Within days of the vote "Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time."
ContributorInterest groupAmountDatesort iconSenate memberPartyState
Food Marketing InstituteFood stores$2,50012/9/08Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Hart, DanielBusiness services$1,00012/9/08Harry ReidDNV
Houston, JamesRepublican/Conservative$50012/9/08John ThuneRSD
Huq, RasekhMinority/Ethnic Groups$75012/9/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Publix Super MarketsFood stores$2,50012/9/08Ben NelsonDNE
Retail Industry Leaders AssnRetail trade$5,00012/9/08Blanche LincolnDAR
Smith, Alison PBusiness services$25012/9/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Wilson, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$20012/9/08David VitterRLA
Adler, Jeryll WDemocratic/Liberal$25012/10/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Alford, Ralph MBusiness services$50012/10/08Barbara MikulskiDMD
Christopherson, Erik BSpecial trade contractors$1,00012/10/08Patty MurrayDWA
Cunningham, Chet EDemocratic/Liberal$25012/10/08John KerryDMA
Helm, Ella MRepublican/Conservative$20012/10/08John ThuneRSD
Grow, W MrRepublican/Conservative$30012/11/08James RischRID
Kamen, HarryDemocratic/Liberal$75012/11/08Harry ReidDNV
Maximus IncBusiness services$1,00012/11/08Harry ReidDNV
Mccleary, JoelDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/11/08Robert CaseyDPA
Morton, BarryPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$2,50012/11/08Orrin HatchRUT
Morton, BarryPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$20012/11/08Orrin HatchRUT
Morton, BarryPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$-20012/11/08Orrin HatchRUT
Scutchfield, KathleenWomen's issues$2,00012/11/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Scutchfield, KathleenWomen's issues$1,30012/11/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,50012/11/08Ben NelsonDNE
Hj Heinz CoFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,00012/12/08Robert CaseyDPA
Hj Heinz CoFood and kindred products manufacturing$50012/12/08Robert CaseyDPA
Kirby, SuzieRepublican/Conservative$60012/12/08John ThuneRSD
Saxena, ParagMinority/Ethnic Groups$75012/12/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Warner, RussDemocratic/Liberal$50012/12/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Schwartz, Alan MDemocratic/Liberal$70012/13/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Schwartz, Alan MDemocratic/Liberal$30012/13/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Shade, GregDemocratic/Liberal$25012/14/08Mark UdallDCO
Wilson, Carol MWomen's issues$2,30012/14/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Wilson, MartinDemocratic/Liberal$2,30012/14/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Borski, Robert aDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/15/08Robert CaseyDPA
Burnett, JasonDemocratic/Liberal$2,30012/15/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Burnett, JasonDemocratic/Liberal$2,30012/15/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Burris, TomFood stores$30012/15/08Christopher BondRMO
Dunn, Stephen DPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$1,00012/15/08Claire McCaskillDMO
Dunn, William H JrPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$1,00012/15/08Claire McCaskillDMO
Grow, WesleyRepublican/Conservative$50012/15/08David VitterRLA
Humphries, Thomas MChambers of commerce$50012/15/08George VoinovichROH
Oneok IncNatural Gas transmission & distribution$2,30012/15/08Ken SalazarDCO
Oneok IncNatural Gas transmission & distribution$2,30012/15/08Pat RobertsRKS
Oneok IncNatural Gas transmission & distribution$2,30012/15/08Thomas CoburnROK
Oneok IncNatural Gas transmission & distribution$1,00012/15/08Mark UdallDCO
Pitchford, DeanWomen's issues$25012/15/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Scherr, Randy JBusiness services$1,00012/15/08Claire McCaskillDMO
Wal-Mart StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$3,00012/15/08Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Atluri, AnilMinority/Ethnic Groups$75012/16/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Bechtel GroupPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$1,00012/16/08Patty MurrayDWA
Dunn, Terrence PPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$1,00012/16/08Claire McCaskillDMO
Lamoureux, Richard TRepublican/Conservative$20012/16/08John ThuneRSD
National Franchisee AssnGeneral business associations$1,00012/16/08David VitterRLA
Peeler, Janet B MrsBusiness services$1,15012/16/08John IsaksonRGA
Sherin, Jane aBusiness services$1,00012/16/08Robert MenéndezDNJ
Artle, ThomasBusiness services$20012/17/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Grossman, StevenDemocratic/Liberal$-2,30012/17/08John KerryDMA
Kirkwood, CharlesHotels & motels$1,00012/17/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Lipscomb, CharlesRepublican/Conservative$25012/17/08Kay HutchisonRTX
Pickens, BryanRepublican/Conservative$25012/17/08Kay HutchisonRTX
Pickens, JenniferBusiness services$25012/17/08Kay HutchisonRTX
Sagat, Judith SMuseums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$2,30012/17/08Charles SchumerDNY
Sagat, Judith SMuseums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$2,30012/17/08Charles SchumerDNY
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$3,00012/17/08Blanche LincolnDAR
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,00012/17/08Blanche LincolnDAR
Zelov, ScottBusiness services$25012/17/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Burow, KristinaDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/18/08Maria CantwellDWA
National Education AssnTeachers unions$3,00012/18/08Barbara MikulskiDMD
Hms HoldingsBusiness services$1,00012/19/08Roger WickerRMS
Hochman, Rod FDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/19/08Patty MurrayDWA
Kolluri, Krishna STeachers unions$1,00012/19/08Maria CantwellDWA
Margolin, StephenDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/19/08Patty MurrayDWA
Minick, ScottDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/19/08Maria CantwellDWA
Oden, RayRepublican/Conservative$1,10012/19/08David VitterRLA
Oden, RayRepublican/Conservative$90012/19/08David VitterRLA
Podany, FrankDemocratic/Liberal$1,00012/19/08Patty MurrayDWA
Ritchie, C SRepublican/Conservative$-2,30012/19/08Roger WickerRMS
Smith, Beverly MsRepublican/Conservative$37512/19/08James RischRID
Goad, MaxineDemocratic/Liberal$25012/21/08Barbara BoxerDCA
American Federation of TeachersTeachers unions$2,50012/22/08Barbara MikulskiDMD
Davis, KathrynWomen's issues$25012/22/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Emily's ListWomen's issues$12212/22/08Kay HaganDNC
Emily's ListWomen's issues$4312/22/08Kay HaganDNC
Fichthorn, L E Mr IiiRepublican/Conservative$25012/22/08James RischRID
Hj Heinz CoFood and kindred products manufacturing$2,50012/22/08Robert CaseyDPA
Hj Heinz CoFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,50012/22/08Robert CaseyDPA
Leuschen, David MDemocratic/Liberal$2,30012/22/08Jon TesterDMT
Messer, Henry DWomen's issues$70012/22/08Debbie Ann StabenowDMI
Messer, Henry DWomen's issues$30012/22/08Debbie Ann StabenowDMI
Walker, MaryannWomen's issues$50012/22/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Wish ListWomen's issues$12212/22/08Susan CollinsRME
Brandt, HarryRepublican/Conservative$2,30012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Chambers, NormanRepublican/Conservative$1,50012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Davis, MarkRepublican/Conservative$25012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Davis-Smith, DorothyRepublican/Conservative$2,30012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Decleva, PaulRepublican/Conservative$25012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Diamond, EugeneRepublican/Conservative$35012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Geisler, DaveMuseums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$20012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Helm, Ella MRepublican/Conservative$20012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Kammermeyer, JohnRepublican/Conservative$30012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Lewis, JeffreyRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Miller, BrianRepublican/Conservative$2,00012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Ottaway, CynthiaRepublican/Conservative$25012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Rosson, MaryRepublican/Conservative$40012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Russell, DavidRepublican/Conservative$25012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Schiavoni, JohannaWomen's issues$25012/23/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Scholten, Gary HSpecial trade contractors$2,00012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Siragusa, JohnRepublican/Conservative$25012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Slater, RobertRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Smith, Beverly VRepublican/Conservative$30012/23/08John ThuneRSD
Vanech, DeanRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Walstrom, BorjeRepublican/Conservative$30012/23/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Brunoff, Susan MrsRepublican/Conservative$50012/24/08James RischRID
Castro, Patricia LDemocratic/Liberal$25012/24/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Marek, R S JrSpecial trade contractors$50012/24/08Orrin HatchRUT
Sloan, HarryRepublican/Conservative$2,30012/26/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Chocola, J CRepublican/Conservative$50012/27/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Healy, DenisRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/27/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Mccorvey, TonyRepublican/Conservative$2,00012/27/08Saxby ChamblissRGA
Clinton, Thomas XRepublican/Conservative$50012/28/08George VoinovichROH
Cooley, Charles PRepublican/Conservative$30012/28/08George VoinovichROH
Bland, Inez LRepublican/Conservative$50012/29/08John ThuneRSD
Browning, John P JrBusiness services$-70012/29/08Mel MartinezRFL
Gorder, ValerieBusiness services$2,30012/29/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Gorder, ValerieBusiness services$2,30012/29/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Hilton, Lela GHotels & motels$-90012/29/08Mel MartinezRFL
Houston, James MrRepublican/Conservative$50012/29/08James RischRID
Johnson, MaxBusiness services$1,00012/29/08David VitterRLA
Keinath, Warren G JrRepublican/Conservative$50012/29/08John ThuneRSD
Lake, DavidDemocratic/Liberal$50012/29/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Richardson, MonteRepublican/Conservative$30012/29/08David VitterRLA
Richardson, Monte MissRepublican/Conservative$40012/29/08John ThuneRSD
Rothgeb, Edgar ERepublican/Conservative$22512/29/08John ThuneRSD
Sykes, Charles EBusiness services$-2,30012/29/08Mel MartinezRFL
Tibbits, FrancesWomen's issues$20012/29/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Tsunis, GeorgeHotels & motels$2,30012/29/08Robert CaseyDPA
Tsunis, GeorgeHotels & motels$2,30012/29/08Robert CaseyDPA
Tuttleman, JanWomen's issues$50012/29/08Barbara BoxerDCA
ActblueDemocratic/Liberal$2,30012/30/08Maria CantwellDWA
Birkeland, Karin JWomen's issues$50012/30/08Amy KlobucharDMN
Boeckmann, Alan LPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$2,30012/30/08John CornynRTX
Brown, SandraRepublican/Conservative$25012/30/08John ThuneRSD
Hilsinger, Arthur RRepublican/Conservative$50012/30/08John ThuneRSD
Imig, LaurelBusiness services$1,00012/30/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Peacock, ThomasBusiness services$50012/30/08Susan CollinsRME
Pistilli, Kevin MHotels & motels$1,00012/30/08Claire McCaskillDMO
Smith, BeverlyRepublican/Conservative$25012/30/08David VitterRLA
Bennett, Barbara HMuseums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$25012/31/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Bruce, Harry LRepublican/Conservative$25012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Duncan, Carl LBusiness services$1,00012/31/08Russell FeingoldDWI
Gilbert, CeliaDemocratic/Liberal$25012/31/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Glazier, Penny PBusiness services$-20012/31/08Frank LautenbergDNJ
Horvitz, Wayne L MrWomen's issues$-50012/31/08Jeanne ShaheenDNH
International Council of Shopping CntrsRetail trade$-3,50012/31/08Lamar AlexanderRTN
Jones, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$1,30012/31/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Jones, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$70012/31/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Lozick, Edward aRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Miller, R EBusiness services$1,70012/31/08David VitterRLA
Miller, R EBusiness services$30012/31/08David VitterRLA
Miller, R EBusiness services$30012/31/08David VitterRLA
Muto, Lynn HDemocratic/Liberal$50012/31/08Barbara BoxerDCA
Myhrvold, Nathan P MrDemocratic/Liberal$1,50012/31/08Maria CantwellDWA
Pakistani American Physicians PacMinority/Ethnic Groups$3,00012/31/08Robert CaseyDPA
Papenfuss, JerryRepublican/Conservative$50012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Penson, John GRepublican/Conservative$-40012/31/08John CornynRTX
Pingree, Sumner JrRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Progressive Voters of AmericaDemocratic/Liberal$5,00012/31/08Patrick LeahyDVT
Roberts, William L MrRepublican/Conservative$-10512/31/08James RischRID
Sellers, Thomas DRepublican/Conservative$25012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Storey, Bayard TDemocratic/Liberal$-25012/31/08Tim JohnsonDSD
Strasenburgh, Ada aRepublican/Conservative$50012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Veach, Paul DRepublican/Conservative$40012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Weigand, NestorBusiness services$1,00012/31/08Mitch McConnellRKY
Weiland, RichardBusiness services$25012/31/08Mitch McConnellRKY
Wilson, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$25012/31/08Arlen SpecterDPA
Wright, Dean RRepublican/Conservative$50012/31/08John ThuneRSD
Lett, MarieRepublican/Conservative$5001/2/09David VitterRLA
Nichols, KathieChurches, clergy & religious organizations$2501/2/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Weiss, MarcDemocratic/Liberal$2,3001/2/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$1,0001/7/09Jeff MerkleyDOR
Campbell SoupFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,0001/8/09Richard BurrRNC
Chappell, Carol MBusiness services$2501/8/09Debbie Ann StabenowDMI
Clinton, Thomas X MrRepublican/Conservative$5001/8/09James RischRID
Schuette, KateDemocratic/Liberal$2501/9/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Walden, Nan SWomen's issues$2501/10/09Barbara BoxerDCA
Walden, Nan SWomen's issues$2501/10/09Barbara BoxerDCA
International Council of Shopping CntrsRetail trade$3,0001/12/09Blanche LincolnDAR
International Council of Shopping CntrsRetail trade$5,0001/13/09Ben NelsonDNE
National Assn of Convenience StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$1,0001/13/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Palevsky, MaxDemocratic/Liberal$1,0001/13/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Mulder, EldonBusiness services$1,0001/14/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Strasenburgh, Ada a MrsRepublican/Conservative$2501/14/09James RischRID
Ward, Jean RRepublican/Conservative$3001/14/09John ThuneRSD
Barrymore, Susanne DDemocratic/Liberal$2001/15/09Barbara BoxerDCA
Bechtel GroupPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$2,0001/15/09Patty MurrayDWA
Kraft FoodsFood and kindred products manufacturing$2,0001/15/09Byron DorganDND
Little, William E JrBusiness services$2,3001/15/09Byron DorganDND
Little, William E JrBusiness services$2,3001/15/09Byron DorganDND
Low, StephanieDemocratic/Liberal$5001/15/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Lowery, Donald EBusiness services$5001/15/09Daniel InouyeDHI
Heath, LarrySpecial trade contractors$5001/16/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Johnson, Ann MBusiness services$2501/16/09Jeff MerkleyDOR
National Republican Trust PacRepublican/Conservative$2,3001/16/09John ThuneRSD
National Republican Trust PacRepublican/Conservative$2001/16/09John ThuneRSD
Us SteelNatural Gas transmission & distribution$2,5001/16/09Byron DorganDND
Jenkins, Phil MrRepublican/Conservative$-2,7001/19/09James RischRID
Snyder, William MrRepublican/Conservative$-2,0001/19/09James RischRID
Williams, JackBusiness services$1,0001/19/09Blanche LincolnDAR
Jc PenneyDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,5001/20/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Dyke, David aRepublican/Conservative$2501/21/09John ThuneRSD
Granite ConstructionPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$3001/21/09Barbara BoxerDCA
Grocery Manufacturers AssnFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,0001/21/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Kennedy, SandraRetail trade$9001/21/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Safeway IncFood stores$2,5001/21/09David VitterRLA
Wheeler, Florence F MrsRepublican/Conservative$1,0001/21/09John McCainRAZ
American Bakers AssnFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,0001/22/09John CornynRTX
Campbell SoupFood and kindred products manufacturing$2,0001/22/09Jim DeMintRSC
International Franchise AssnGeneral business associations$2,0001/22/09Christopher DoddDCT
International Franchise AssnGeneral business associations$2,0001/22/09Jim DeMintRSC
International Franchise AssnGeneral business associations$1,0001/22/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Progressive Voters of AmericaDemocratic/Liberal$5,0001/22/09Harry ReidDNV
Retail Industry Leaders AssnRetail trade$3,5001/22/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Retail Industry Leaders AssnRetail trade$5001/22/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Ryan, Michael LChambers of commerce$2501/22/09Benjamin CardinDMD
Schwan FoodFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,0001/22/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Scott, MargaretDemocratic/Liberal$5001/22/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Tisch, JonathanHotels & motels$1,5001/22/09Byron DorganDND
Hough, Williamson ( JrSpecial trade contractors$-1001/23/09John CornynRTX
O'brien, Patricia MrsRepublican/Conservative$2501/23/09James RischRID
Richardson, MonteRepublican/Conservative$2501/23/09David VitterRLA
Wal-Mart StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,5001/23/09Arlen SpecterDPA
Wal-Mart StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,5001/23/09Jim DeMintRSC
Wal-Mart StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$1,0001/23/09Robert BennettRUT
Gates, CarolBusiness services$1,0001/26/09Arlen SpecterDPA
Marinos, JohnHotels & motels$2,3001/26/09Arlen SpecterDPA
National Assn of Convenience StoresDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,0001/26/09Richard BurrRNC
Safeway IncFood stores$2,5001/26/09Richard BurrRNC
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$5,0001/27/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,5001/27/09Byron DorganDND
Target CorpDepartment, variety & convenience stores$1,5001/27/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Williams, TomBusiness services$1,0001/28/09Harry ReidDNV
Landau, JonDemocratic/Liberal$5001/29/09Russell FeingoldDWI
Allbaugh, JoeRepublican/Conservative$5001/30/09Richard BurrRNC
Atmos EnergyNatural Gas transmission & distribution$-2,5001/30/09Mitch McConnellRKY
Bartels, Robert E SrFood stores$1,3001/30/09Richard LugarRIN
Bartels, Robert E SrFood stores$5001/30/09Richard LugarRIN
Goldstein, JackDemocratic/Liberal$2501/30/09Harry ReidDNV
Hock, KathleenBusiness services$2,3001/30/09Mitch McConnellRKY
Hock, KathleenBusiness services$2,3001/30/09Mitch McConnellRKY
Macy's IncDepartment, variety & convenience stores$-1,0001/30/09Tim JohnsonDSD
Sandor, Richard LBusiness services$6001/30/09Richard LugarRIN
Sandor, Richard LBusiness services$4001/30/09Richard LugarRIN
High, DalePublic works, industrial & commercial construction$-1,2841/31/09Arlen SpecterDPA
Irvine, MichaelBusiness services$2,3002/1/09Christopher DoddDCT
Irvine, MichaelBusiness services$2,3002/1/09Christopher DoddDCT
Paiewonsky-Cassinelli, SebastianoRetail trade$1,5002/1/09Harry ReidDNV
Steinhafel, Gregg WDepartment, variety & convenience stores$2,4002/1/09Lisa MurkowskiRAK
Allbaugh, Joe M MrRepublican/Conservative$5002/2/09John IsaksonRGA
El Paso CorpNatural Gas transmission & distribution$2,0002/2/09Harry ReidDNV
Marriott InternationalHotels & motels$3,0002/2/09Blanche LincolnDAR
Marriott InternationalHotels & motels$1,0002/2/09John IsaksonRGA
Mckeone, JamesBusiness services$2,0002/2/09Max BaucusDMT
Boyd, MaryBusiness services$2502/3/09Richard BurrRNC
Buttenweiser, PeterDemocratic/Liberal$2,4002/3/09Blanche LincolnDAR
Buttenweiser, PeterDemocratic/Liberal$1,3502/3/09Blanche LincolnDAR
Courville, KevinPublic works, industrial & commercial construction$1,3502/3/09David VitterRLA
Diamond, William JRepublican/Conservative$1,8752/3/09John ThuneRSD
Diamond, William JRepublican/Conservative$4252/3/09John ThuneRSD
Hanley, Alice HBusiness services$2,2002/3/09John ThuneRSD
Hanley, William L JrBusiness services$2,2002/3/09John ThuneRSD
Kimbell, Alan RBusiness services$5002/3/09Richard LugarRIN
Mcfarland, Deborah EDemocratic/Liberal$9002/3/09Barbara BoxerDCA
Poarch Creek IndiansMinority/Ethnic Groups$2,0002/3/09Daniel InouyeDHI
San Pasqual Band of Mission IndianMinority/Ethnic Groups$2,3002/3/09Daniel InouyeDHI
Scowcroft, BrentBusiness services$2502/3/09Richard LugarRIN
Nichols, MarkBusiness services$2,3002/4/09Blanche LincolnDAR
Dulin, SusanRepublican/Conservative$2502/5/09David VitterRLA
Lewis, KennethDemocratic/Liberal$5002/5/09Barbara BoxerDCA
Procter & GambleFood and kindred products manufacturing$1,0002/5/09Blanche LincolnDAR
American Federation of TeachersTeachers unions$5,0002/6/09Charles SchumerDNY
American Federation of TeachersTeachers unions$5,0002/6/09Charles SchumerDNY
Ferry, Richard MRepublican/Conservative$1,0002/7/09John ThuneRSD
Mayer, Allan CRepublican/Conservative$1,0002/7/09John ThuneRSD
Richardson, Monte MissRepublican/Conservative$2002/7/09John ThuneRSD
Zimmerman, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$5002/7/09John ThuneRSD
18 Organizations Supported and 18 Opposed; See Which Ones

Organizations that took a position on
Paycheck Fairness Act

18 organizations supported this bill

21st Century Democrats
21st Century Democrats (2009, January 9). It's Time To Pass The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from 21st Century Democrats.
9to5 National Association of Working Women
(n.d.). Urge your Senator to take action on Fair Pay!. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from 9to5.
Alliance For Justice
Alliance for Justice (n.d.). Support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from Alliance for Justice.
American Association of Retired Persons
Nathan, David (2009, January 9). AARP Lauds House on Approval of Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Urges Quick Senate Approval. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from AARP.org.
American Association of University Women
(n.d.). House Passes Vital Pay Equity Bills - Now On to the Senate. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from American Association of Unversity Women.
American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union (2009, January 9). House Votes on Pay Equity Bills Signal Momentum for Wage Discrimination Safeguards. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from American Civil Liberties Union.
American Federation of Teachers
(2009, January 9). Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, On Passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay and Paycheck Fairness Acts. Retrieved January 22, 2009, from American Federation of Teachers.
American Library Association
(2009, January 10). Urge Your Senators to Support Fair Pay for Women. Retrieved January 22, 2009, from American Library Association Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship.
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Coalition of Labor Union Women (n.d.). Senate's Turn for Fair Pay. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from Coalition of Labor Union Women.
Hadassah
Vassil, Pamela (2009, January 9). Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act Passed by Congress. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from .
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
(n.d.). LCCR Applauds House Passage of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act; Urges Senate to Act Quickly. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from civilrights.org.
Legal Momentum
Legal Momentum (2009, January 9). Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Fair Pay for Women. Retrieved January 22, 2009, from Legal Momentum.
Moms Rising
Wright, Gretchen (2009, January 9). U.S. Moms Praise House Passage of Fair Pay Legislation, Urge Rapid Senate Action. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from Momsrising.org.
National Education Association
Shust, Diane & Moody, Randall (2009, January 12). Letter to the Senate urging support for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from National Education Association.
National Organization for Women
National Organization for Women (n.d.). Urge Senate To Support Pay Equity. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from National Organization for Women.
National Women's Law Center
National Women's Law Center (2009, January 15). Senate Vote Critical in Fight for Pay Equity. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from National Women's Law Center.
People For the American Way
People for the American Way (2009, January 9). Breaking News: Two Pay Equity Bills Pass the House. Retrieved January 19, 2009, from People for the American Way.
Women's Voices. Women Vote Action Fund
Gardner, Page S. (2009, January 9). Paycheck Fairness and Lilly Ledbetter Acts a Major Victory - Especially for Unmarried Women . Retrieved January 20, 2009, from Women's Voices. Women Vote Action Fund.

18 organizations opposed this bill

American Apparel and Footwear Association
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
American Bakers Association
American Bakers Association (n.d.). Urge your Senators to vote “No” on Ledbetter and Paycheck Fairness. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from American Bakers Association.
American Gas Association
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
American Housing & Lodging Association
American Housing & Lodging Association (2009, January 13). There is Nothing Fair About The “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act”. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from American Housing & Lodging Association.
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (2009, January 14). House Approves Two Bills That Will Trigger Frivolous Lawsuits. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc..
Associated General Contractors of America
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
(2009, January 14). Public Policy News You Can Use - January 14. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from .
Eagle Forum
Schlafly, Phyllis (2009, January 16). Barack's Bailout for Trial Lawyers. Retrieved January 22, 2009, from Eagle Forum.
Food Marketing Institute
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
Human Resource Policy Association
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
International Franchise Association
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
NACS
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers (2009, February 0). Leave Behind Paycheck Fairness. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from National Association of Manufacturers.
National Federation of Independent Business
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
National Retail Federation
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
National Roofing Contractors Association
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.
Society for Human Resource Management
Canessa Jr., Kevin (2009, January 9). SHRM Opposes Ledbetter, Paycheck Fairness Acts. Retrieved January 20, 2009, from DiversityInc.
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
(2009, January 9). Senate Letter. Retrieved February 24, 2009, from American Apparel and Footwear Association.

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Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 111th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, December 9, 2008 – February 7, 2009.
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org

Contributions by Legislator

Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Daniel K. AkakaDHI$0$0
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$0$-3,500
John BarrassoRWY$0$0
Max BaucusDMT$0$2,000
Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$0$0
Mark BegichDAK$0$0
Bob BennettRUT$0$1,000
Joe BidenDDE$0$0
Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$0$0
Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$0$300
Barbara BoxerDCA$20,300$300
Sherrod BrownDOH$0$0
Sam BrownbackRKS$0$0
Jim BunningRKY$0$0
Richard BurrRNC$0$6,250
Robert ByrdDWV$0$0
Maria CantwellDWA$6,800$0
Ben CardinDMD$0$250
Tom CarperDDE$0$0
Bob CaseyDPA$5,000$10,100
Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$0$16,550
Hillary ClintonDNY$0$0
Tom CoburnROK$0$2,300
William Thad CochranRMS$0$0
Susan CollinsRME$122$500
Gaylord Kent ConradDND$0$0
Bob CorkerRTN$0$0
John CornynRTX$0$2,800
Mike CrapoRID$0$0
Jim DeMintRSC$0$6,500
Chris DoddDCT$0$6,600
Byron DorganDND$0$13,100
Dick DurbinDIL$0$0
John EnsignRNV$0$0
Mike EnziRWY$0$0
Russ FeingoldDWI$7,550$2,950
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$0$0
Lindsey GrahamRSC$0$0
Chuck GrassleyRIA$0$0
Judd GreggRNH$0$0
Kay HaganDNC$165$0
Tom HarkinDIA$0$0
Orrin HatchRUT$0$3,000
Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$0$750
Jim InhofeROK$0$0
Dan InouyeDHI$4,300$500
Johnny IsaksonRGA$0$2,650
Mike JohannsRNE$0$0
Tim JohnsonDSD$-250$-1,000
Ted KennedyDMA$0$0
John KerryDMA$-2,050$0
Amy KlobucharDMN$500$0
Herb KohlDWI$0$0
Jon KylRAZ$0$0
Mary LandrieuDLA$0$0
Frank LautenbergDNJ$0$-200
Patrick LeahyDVT$5,000$0
Carl LevinDMI$0$0
Joe LiebermanICT$0$0
Blanche LincolnDAR$3,750$20,300
Dick LugarRIN$0$3,550
Mel MartinezRFL$0$-3,900
John McCainRAZ$0$1,000
Claire McCaskillDMO$0$5,000
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$0$3,350
Bob MenéndezDNJ$0$1,000
Jeff MerkleyDOR$0$1,250
Barbara MikulskiDMD$5,500$500
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$0$26,800
Patty MurrayDWA$3,000$4,000
Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$0$10,000
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$0$0
Mark PryorDAR$0$0
John "Jack" ReedDRI$0$0
Harry ReidDNV$6,000$6,500
Jim RischRID$0$-1,880
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$0$2,300
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$0$0
Ken SalazarDCO$0$2,300
Bernie SandersIVT$0$0
Chuck SchumerDNY$14,600$0
Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$-500$0
Richard ShelbyRAL$0$0
Olympia SnoweRME$0$0
Arlen SpecterDPA$0$14,916
Debbie StabenowDMI$1,000$250
Jon TesterDMT$2,300$0
John ThuneRSD$200$23,875
Mark UdallDCO$250$1,000
Tom UdallDNM$0$0
David VitterRLA$0$12,400
George VoinovichROH$0$1,300
Mark WarnerDVA$0$0
Jim WebbDVA$0$0
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$0$0
Roger WickerRMS$0$-1,300
Ron WydenDOR$0$0

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NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Daniel K. AkakaDHI$0$0
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$0$-3,500
John BarrassoRWY$0$0
Max BaucusDMT$0$2,000
Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$0$0
Mark BegichDAK$0$0
Bob BennettRUT$0$1,000
Joe BidenDDE$0$0
Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$0$0
Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$0$300
Barbara BoxerDCA$20,300$300
Sherrod BrownDOH$0$0
Sam BrownbackRKS$0$0
Jim BunningRKY$0$0
Richard BurrRNC$0$6,250
Robert ByrdDWV$0$0
Maria CantwellDWA$6,800$0
Ben CardinDMD$0$250
Tom CarperDDE$0$0
Bob CaseyDPA$5,000$10,100
Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$0$16,550
Hillary ClintonDNY$0$0
Tom CoburnROK$0$2,300
William Thad CochranRMS$0$0
Susan CollinsRME$122$500
Gaylord Kent ConradDND$0$0
Bob CorkerRTN$0$0
John CornynRTX$0$2,800
Mike CrapoRID$0$0
Jim DeMintRSC$0$6,500
Chris DoddDCT$0$6,600
Byron DorganDND$0$13,100
Dick DurbinDIL$0$0
John EnsignRNV$0$0
Mike EnziRWY$0$0
Russ FeingoldDWI$7,550$2,950
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$0$0
Lindsey GrahamRSC$0$0
Chuck GrassleyRIA$0$0
Judd GreggRNH$0$0
Kay HaganDNC$165$0
Tom HarkinDIA$0$0
Orrin HatchRUT$0$3,000
Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$0$750
Jim InhofeROK$0$0
Dan InouyeDHI$4,300$500
Johnny IsaksonRGA$0$2,650
Mike JohannsRNE$0$0
Tim JohnsonDSD$-250$-1,000
Ted KennedyDMA$0$0
John KerryDMA$-2,050$0
Amy KlobucharDMN$500$0
Herb KohlDWI$0$0
Jon KylRAZ$0$0
Mary LandrieuDLA$0$0
Frank LautenbergDNJ$0$-200
Patrick LeahyDVT$5,000$0
Carl LevinDMI$0$0
Joe LiebermanICT$0$0
Blanche LincolnDAR$3,750$20,300
Dick LugarRIN$0$3,550
Mel MartinezRFL$0$-3,900
John McCainRAZ$0$1,000
Claire McCaskillDMO$0$5,000
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$0$3,350
Bob MenéndezDNJ$0$1,000
Jeff MerkleyDOR$0$1,250
Barbara MikulskiDMD$5,500$500
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$0$26,800
Patty MurrayDWA$3,000$4,000
Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$0$10,000
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$0$0
Mark PryorDAR$0$0
John "Jack" ReedDRI$0$0
Harry ReidDNV$6,000$6,500
Jim RischRID$0$-1,880
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$0$2,300
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$0$0
Ken SalazarDCO$0$2,300
Bernie SandersIVT$0$0
Chuck SchumerDNY$14,600$0
Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$-500$0
Richard ShelbyRAL$0$0
Olympia SnoweRME$0$0
Arlen SpecterDPA$0$14,916
Debbie StabenowDMI$1,000$250
Jon TesterDMT$2,300$0
John ThuneRSD$200$23,875
Mark UdallDCO$250$1,000
Tom UdallDNM$0$0
David VitterRLA$0$12,400
George VoinovichROH$0$1,300
Mark WarnerDVA$0$0
Jim WebbDVA$0$0
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$0$0
Roger WickerRMS$0$-1,300
Ron WydenDOR$0$0

Interest Groups that supported this bill

$ Donated
Democratic/Liberal$42,850
Teachers unions$16,500
Minority/Ethnic Groups$9,550
Women's issues$9,337
Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$5,050
Churches, clergy & religious organizations$250
Elderly issues/Social Security$0
Labor Unions$0

Interest Groups that opposed this bill

$ Donated
Business services$45,550
Republican/Conservative$41,545
Department, variety & convenience stores$33,400
Retail trade$15,900
Food and kindred products manufacturing$14,500
Hotels & motels$13,500
Food stores$12,100
Public works, industrial & commercial construction$11,166
Natural Gas transmission & distribution$9,900
General business associations$6,000
Special trade contractors$3,900
Chambers of commerce$750
Small business associations$0
Manufacturing$0
Personal products manufacturing$0
Builders associations$0
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