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James Abdnor

James Abdnor on Health Care

RepublicanSD

Health Care108 votes · 54.4/100 consistent
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169 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Health Care. 108 of them counted toward the score above: 63 toward “Expand coverage” and 45 toward “Restrict coverage”.

The other 61 did not count: 48 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 13 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1986-10-03TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT INVOLVED A NEW APPROPRIATION FOR AN UNAUTHORIZED PROGRAM. THE AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $29 MILLION FOR HEALTH PLANNING AND REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT THROUGH UNIFORM PERCENTAGE REDUCTIONS IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-09TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA) APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, CONCERNING MEDICARE.99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1985-12-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN MEDICARE DEDUCTIBLES AND THE TAX ON CIGARETTES.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-20TO APPROVE H R 2409, A BILL THAT EXTENDS FUNDING FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.H.R. 2409 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-14TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1730 TO REMOV PROVISIONS FROM THE BILL THAT INCREASE REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO NURSING HOMES THAT CHANGE OWNERS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1985-11-14TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO PROVIDE LIVER TRANSPLANT COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE.S. 1730 · 99th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1985-11-12TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO ADD PROVISIONS TO THE BILL TO INCREASE SPENDING IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-11-05TO TABLE THE CHHILES, FL) AMENDMENT TO THE PACKWOOD, O AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 372, TO DESIGNATE MEDICARE AS AN INDEXED PROGRAM, THEREBY AVOIDING AUTOMATIC SPENDING REDUCTIONS.99th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1985-10-22TO TABLE THE MITCHELL, ME) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST BEGIN COVERING THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYEES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEARS 1986-1988.99th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO CONTINUE THE CIGARETTE TAX RATES CURRENTLY IN USE, IN ORDER TO AVOID THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN MEDICARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.99th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, THAT WOULD HAVE ADDED FUNDS FOR THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.99th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1985-05-03TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32,TO RESTORE $2.6 BILLION IN FUNDING TO MEDICAID AND MEDICARE.99th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-10-02TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT PROVIDES INCREASED FUNDING FOR BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1984-05-17TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO MODIFY CERTAIN MEDICARE PROVISIONS TO RESTORE $588 MILLION OF THE $9 BILLION IN MEDICARE CUTS OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS. IT PROPOSES TO ACHIEVE THIS BY: ELIMINATING THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE PART B DEDUCTIBLE, WHICH IS PAID BY SICK ELDERLY BENEFICIARIES BEFORE MEDICARE KICKS IN; REDUCING THE PROPOSED PART B PREMIUM INCREASE IN 1987, SO THE PREMIUM WILL ONLY INCREASE THAT YEAR BY THE RATE OF GENERAL INFLATION, CORRESPONDING TO SOCIAL SECURITY COLA ADJUSTMENTS, INSTEAD OF THE RATE OF MEDICAL COST INFLATION; PROVIDING FOR CLOSE MONITORING OF PHYSICIAN BEHAVIOR UNDER THE PROPOSED PHYSICIAN FEE FREEZE SO AS TO PROTECT MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES FROM UNFAIR COST-SHIFTING DURING THE 2-YEAR FREEZE PERIOD. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1984-05-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163 TO DELETE SECTION 902, WHICH DELAYS THE AGE OF QUALIFICATION FOR MEDICARE BY ONE MONTH. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1984-05-09TO TABLE DIVISION I OF THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163. DIVISION I DELETES SECTIONS 901 AND 916, WHICH RAISES THE COSTS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES BY INCREASING THE PART B PREMIUM AND BY INDEXING THE PART B DEDUCTIBLE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1984-05-08TO TABLE THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163 TO MODIFY CERTAIN MEDICARE PROVISIONS, AND TO ADJUST APPROPRIATION CAPS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1984-04-11TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR A PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO STATES TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1983-11-10TO AFFIRM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR IN SUSTAINING A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 413 AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $500 MILLION FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (RULING AFFIRMED) SEE NOTE(S) 2398th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1983-07-27TO TABLE THE HEFLIN MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 165 TO THE (CONTINUED) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 165 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-06-15TO AMEND H.R. 3069 TO PROVIDE $225 MILLION FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 7H.R. 3069 · 98th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1983-05-05TO AMEND S.CON.RES.27 BY ADDING $1.8 BILLION OVER THE NEXT 3 FISCAL YEARS FOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 498th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1983-05-05TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO S.CON.RES.27. THE DOLE AMENDMENT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, AT ABOUT $1.8 BILLION AS OPPOSED TO A HOUSE-PASSED FIGURE OF $2.7 BILLION. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROVIDES $900 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $2.7 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985 AND 1986. SEE NOTE(S) 498th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1983-05-04TO AMEND S. CON.RES.27 BY ADDING FUNDS FOR MEDICARE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 498th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1983-05-04TO AGREE TO JOHNSTON AMENDMENT (#1230) IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR S.CON.RES.27. THE JOHNSTON-NUNN-EXON AMENDMENT IS "THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT," ACHIEVING BUDGET SURPLUS OF $26 BILLION BY 1988. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN SEVERAL WAYS, INCLUDING LIMITING REAL GROWTH IN NATIONAL DEFENSE TO 5%, LIMITING GROWTH IN NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING TO 2% AND FREEZING FOREIGN AID. ALL NON-MEANS TESTED COST- OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS ARE SET AT CPI MINUS 2%. THE GROWTH OF MEDICARE IS LIMITED TO 10%. THE AMENDMENT INCLUDES "UNSPECIFIED REVENUE INCREASES" OF $15 BILLION IN 1984. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 498th CongressNayExpand coverage
1983-03-18TO AMEND H.R. 1900 TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE MEDICAID COST CONTAINMENT PROGRAM BE ESTABLISHED BY JULY 1, 1981, AND TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE TO STATES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO TABLE THE HATFIELD MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 631 WAS AGREED. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT RELATES TO ABORTION COVERAGE UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 43H.J.Res. 631 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 631 RELATING TO ABORTION COVERAGE UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 43H.J.Res. 631 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-09-29TO AMEND H. J. RES. 599, BY STATING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS TO OPPOSE ANY PROPOSAL TO IMPOSE A MEANS TEST ON ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 41H.J.Res. 599 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING SOME $400 MILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING $1.5 BILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1982-05-19TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 92 TO RESTORE FUNDS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S.Con.Res. 92 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1981-12-10TO AMEND H.J.RES.370 TO PROVIDE THAT THE 4 PERCENT REDUCTION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY PROVIDED FOR BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO BUDGET AUTHORITY MADE AVAILABLE BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, AS AMENDED, THE HEADSTART PROGRAM, AND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS PROGRAM, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 1622 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 21H.J.Res. 370 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1981-12-10TO AMEND H.J.RES 370, A BILL MAKING FURTHER CONTIMUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 370 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1981-11-20TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 357 TO CLARIFY THAT THE DISPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED DEFERRAL OF BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION HEALTH- CARE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SHALL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS PASSAGE OF AN IMPOUNDMENT RESOLUTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 18H.J.Res. 357 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-20TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES.357 TO DISPROVE THE PROPOSED DEFERRAL OF BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION HEALTH-CARE FACILITY. (MOTION PASSED). (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 18H.J.Res. 357 · 97th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1981-11-16TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF C. EVERETT KOOP, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN THE REGULAR CORPS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AND TO BE SURGEON GENERAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (NOMINATION CONFIRMED)97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 266, THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 PROVIDING FOR REDUCTIONS AND REDUCED REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1981-1984 AND A REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES OF 5 PERCENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1981, OF AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982, AND AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT ON JULY 1, 1983, WHICH PROVIDES FOR BORROWING BY THE OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND FROM THE DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND OR HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-25TO AMEND S. 1377, BY DELETING SECTION 7201 FROM THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL INORDER TO RETAIN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AS THE PRIMARY PAYER OF HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS WHERE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HAVE DUAL COVERAGE UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACT OF 1959. SEE RC 172. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 7S. 1377 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE PERIOD IN WHICH VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS MAY REQUEST READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND BY PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE TRANSITION INTO VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF THE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS DURING THE LAST YEAR THAT SUCH VETERANS WOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH-CARE ELIGIBILITY AND OUTPATIENT CARE PRIORITY TO VETERANS FOR DISABILITIES LINKED TO THEIR EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE OR OTHER TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN VIETNAM, OR TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST RADIATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1981-04-01TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 9, BY RESTORING FUNDS FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2S.Con.Res. 9 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1980-12-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5935, TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF MEDICAL INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5935 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.1177, IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1177 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6629, REAUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 6629 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1980-09-03TO PASS H.R. 7203, AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLES VII AND VIII OF SUCH ACT FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS PERSONNEL, BY REDUCING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FOR HEALTH PROFESSION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7203 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1980-09-03TO AMEND H.R. 7203, AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLES VII AND VIII OF SUCH ACT FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS PERSONNEL, BY REDUCING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FOR HEALTH PROFESSION PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7203 · 96th CongressNayExpand coverage
1980-08-28TO PASS H.R. 7036, FISCAL 1981 1983 HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7036 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-26TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO AND PASS H.R. 7102, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1980. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-22TO PASS H.R. 7299, REVISING AND IMPROVING THE FEDERAL PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7299 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-22TO RECOMMIT H.R. 7299, REVISING AND IMPROVING THE FEDERAL PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM FOR TWO YEARS WITH A 10% INCREASE IN THE FUNDING OF THE SECOND YEAR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7299 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-05-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7102, TO PROMOTE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY OF THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1980-03-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 463, DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCT. 5 THROUGH OCT. 11, 1980 AS "NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK" (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 463 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-03-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 445, DESIGNATING THE THIRD WEEK OF SEPT. AS "NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS WEEK" (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 445 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-12-13TO PASS H.R. 3282, ASBESTOS SCHOOL HAZARD CONTROL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3282 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 3282, ASBESTOS SCHOOL HAZARD CONTROL, THAT PERMITS STATES TO USE UP TO 1% OF THEIR FEDERAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FUNDS FOR PROJECTS TO DETECT AND REMENDY ASBESTOS RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS IN SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3282 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-11TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4962 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO MINORS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1979-12-11TO AMEND H.R. 4962 BY PROVIDING FOR SUNSET OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL AFTER SEPT. 30, 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1979-12-11TO AMEND H.R. 4962 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1979-12-06TO AMEND H.R. 4962 BY CONVERTING THE FINANCING MECHANISM FOR CHAP FROM AN ENTITLEMENT TO FIXED AUTHORIZATIONS SUBJECT TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1979-12-06TO AGREE TO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENTS TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4962, PROHIBITING FUNDING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1979-12-06TO AMEND THE VOLKMER SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4962 BY PERMITTING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO TERMINATE A PREGNANCY RESULTING FROM RAPE OR INCEST. (SEE RC 709) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1979-12-06TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4962, CHILD HEALTH ASSURANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-28TO PASS H.R. 2222, AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF ITS COVERAGE REGARDING MEDICAL HOUSESTAFF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2222 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-15TO PASS H.R. 2626, ESTABLISHES VOLUNTARY LIMITS ON THE ANNUAL INCREASES IN TOTAL HOSPITAL EXPENSES, AND TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VOLUNTARY LIMITS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE PROVIDES FOR MANDATORY LIMITS ON THE ANNUAL INCREASES IN HOSPITAL IN PATIENT REVENUES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2626 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-15TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2626, HOSPITAL COST CONTAINMENT. THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR VOLUNTARY EFFORTS TO CONTAIN HOSPITAL COST. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2626 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-15TO AGREE TO H. RES. 486, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2626, HOSPITAL COST CONTAINMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 486 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-01TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4985, PRIORITY ENERGY PROJECTS. THE UDALL SUBSTITUTE LIMITS THE NUMBER OF PROJECTS WHICH MAY BE PLACED ON A FAST TRACK, STREAMLINES PROCEDURES, CALLS FOR JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF PROJECT SCHEDULES, AND PROVIDES A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARD TO GUIDE THE ENERGY MOBILIZATION BOARD. (SEE RC 618) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4985 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-16TO PASS H.R. 3916, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3916 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-09-28TO PASS H.R. 3642, EXTENDING FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3642 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-09-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 544, HEALTH PLANNING. (MOTION PASSED)S. 544 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-08-01TO AMEND S. 1030 BY PROHIBITING THE STANDBY FEDERAL CONSERVATION PLAN FROM PROVIDING FOR MEASURES THAT WOULD REGULATE THE TEMPERATURE IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HOSPITALS OR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES UNLESS THE PLAN PERMITS AFFECTED ESTABLISHMENTS TO ACHIEVE AN EQUIVALENT REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY OTHER MEANS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1030 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-27TO PASS H.R. 3633, EXTENDING FOR ONE FISCAL YEAR THE PROGRAM OF ASSISTANCE FOR NURSE TRAINING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3633 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 3633, NURSE TRAINING ASSISTANCE, BY AUTHORIZING $1.7 MILLION FOR SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS AND $13 MILLION RATHER THAN $15 MILLION FOR NURSE PRACTIONER TRAINING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3633 · 96th CongressNayExpand coverage
1979-07-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4453, AMENDING THE SACCHARIN STUDY AND LABELING ACT BY EXTENDING THE BAN ON ACTIONS BY HEW SECRETARY RESPECTING SACCHARIN. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4453 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-19TO PASS H.R. 3917, REVISING AND EXTENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH PLANNING AND HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3917 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-07-19TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3917, HEALTH PLANNING, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE HEALTH SYSTEMS PLAN OF AN AGENCY TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF THE EFFECT THAT ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GOALS OF THE PLAN WOULD HAVE ON THE REQUIREMENTS PLACED ON THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE BY THE OATH OF HIPPOCRATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3917 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-19TO AMEND H.R. 3917, HEALTH PLANNING, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCIES BE PUBLIC AGENCIES, REQUIRING THAT 25% OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCIES BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE AND 30% BY THE CHIEF GOVERNING AUTHORITY WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNING BODIES BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST 10 BUT NOT MORE THAN 30 MEMBERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3917 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-19TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE SATTERFIELD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3917, HEALTH PLANNING. THE SATTERFIELD AMENDMENT STIPULATES THAT THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED MAY NOT BE MADE SUBJECT TO ANY REQUIREMENT NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO A DETERMINATION OF THE NEED FOR WHICH THE CERTIFICATE IS TO BE ISSUED. THE PREYER AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A CERTIFICATE OF NEED MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY CONDITION THAT DOES NOT DIRECTLY RELATE TO REVIEW CRITERIA DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED BY THE STATE AGENCY AFTER REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING AND DEBATE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3917 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-16TO PASS H.R. 3641, EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE EXPIRING HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE XVIII OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3641 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL UNIFORM REPORTING (SHUR). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4015, THE VETERAN SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH CARE ACT OF 1979, ESTABLISHING DEMONSTRATION CENTERS OF GERIATRIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL OPERATIONS WITHIN THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4015 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1979-05-30TO AGREE TO A CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 7, THE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE AMENDMENTS OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)S. 7 · 96th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-10-13TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2534, THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.S. 2534 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-10-13TO PASS H.R. 12370.H.R. 12370 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-10-13TO RECOMMIT H.R. 12370 TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR ANY PROGRAM PROVIDING ABORTIONS, ABORTION COUNSELING, OR ABORTION REFERRAL SERVICES.H.R. 12370 · 95th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1978-10-13THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12370, THE BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICE AND FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS.H.R. 12370 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED H.R. 12370, THE BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICE AND FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS.H.R. 12370 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12584, THE BILL ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY AND EXTENDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH.H.R. 12584 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 13655, THE BILL EXTENDING THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1981 THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.H.R. 13655 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-09-19TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12460, THE BILL EXTENDING FUNDING FOR THE MIGRANT HEALTH PROGRAM, THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS, AND FOR THE HMD PROGRAM FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.H.R. 12460 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-09-19TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12303, THE BILL EXTENDING THE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS NURSE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS AT THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION LEVEL.H.R. 12303 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-09-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 11488, THE HEALTH PLANNING AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.H.R. 11488 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-09-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 13097, THE MEDICARE AMENDMENTS OF 1978.H.R. 13097 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-07-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6075, THE BILL AMENDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 SO AS TO PROHIBIT JOB DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASES OF PREGNANCY.H.R. 6075 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1978-07-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12011, THE BILL INDEFINITELY EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION TO HAVE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE HOSPITAL FACILITIES FOR THE CARE OF VETERANS LIVING IN ALASKA, HAWAII, AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES NOT CONTIGUOUS TO THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 12011 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1978-02-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 9434, THE BILL RAISING THE FISCAL 1978 CEILINGS ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE MEDICAID PROGRAMS OF PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.H.R. 9434 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1977-12-07TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9418, THE BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE ENROLLMENT OF THIRD-YEAR U.S. MEDICAL STUDENTS THAT HAVE BEEN ATTENDING FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOLS.H.R. 9418 · 95th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1977-11-29THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN THE MOST RECENT SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 645) TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 594) TO H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL 1978. THE SENATE AMENDMENT UNDER CONSIDERATION HERE WAS PROPOSED BY SENATOR BROOKE OF MASSACHUSETTS. IT AUTHORIZES THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTION WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY, WHEN THE PREGNANCY WOULD CAUSE SEVERE AND LONG-LASTING PHYSICAL HEALTH DAMAGE TO THE MOTHER, OR WHEN THE MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST AND HAS REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayRestrict coverage

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