Date: June 28, 1977
Subject: "Affirmative Action" Quotas
Description: Helms (R-NC)-Hayakawa (R-CA) amendment to prohibit HEW from using funds to enforce race or sex-related goals, quotas or other numerical requirements in hiring and admissions policies. This amendment would do away with federal "affirmative action" programs.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 31-64
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