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Jack Robinson on Crime
Republican Challenger for Senate (MA)
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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?
Robinson says, "The state should do all it can to ensure that no innocent person is executed."
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?
Reference: Three Strikes questionnaire;
Bill issues2000-C
; vote number issues2000-C
on Jul 2, 2000
Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards.
Approval of a limit on punitive damages in product liability cases.
Robinson says, "See previous answer."
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 YES on restricting class-action lawsuits.
Restriction of class-action security lawsuits.
Robinson says, "Our society is too litigious."
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 NO on repealing federal speed limits.
Repeal federal speeding limits.
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
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