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Joseph Scofield Ammerman on Trade

DemocratPA

Trade26 votes
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

46 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 26 of them counted toward the score above: 13 toward “Free trade” and 13 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 20 did not count: 14 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 6 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
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3447, THE BILL STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ECONOMY THROUGH INCREASED FOREIGN SALES OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.S. 3447 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORTS ON H.R. 4018, H.R. 5146, H.R. 5037, H.R. 5289 AND H.R. 5263. THESE FIVE ENERGY CONFERENCE REPORTS DEAL WITH ENERGY TAX REFORM, UTILITY RATE REFORM, NATURAL GAS PRICING, COAL CONVERSION, AND RELATED ISSUES OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AND REFORM.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO PASS H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978, BY SETTING THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF MEAT IMPORTS AT 739 MILLION POUNDS PER YEAR RATHER THAN 1.2 BILLION POUNDS PER YEAR.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 10584, THE BILL DESIGNED TO STRENGHTHEN THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH INCREASED SALES ABROAD OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS.H.R. 10584 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-14TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 9214 TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 4 AND 7 OF THE BILL. H.R. 9214 IS THE BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCING FACILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). THE SENATE AMENDMENTS IN QUESTION WOULD INSTRUCT THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMF TO OPPOSE ANY IMF LOANS TO NATIONS PROVIDING AID OR ASSISTANCE TO TERRORISTS, AND WOULD MANDATE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1981.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 5265, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR.H.R. 5265 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-08TO PASS H.R. 11711, THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-09-08TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11711 THAT WOULD EXTEND COVERAGE TO WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 40 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 104 WEEKS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF, AS WELL AS WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 26 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 52 WEEKS PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF. H.R. 11711 IS THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO PASS H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY REQUIRING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE SALE OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND NUCLEAR PRACTICES OF THE COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRANSACTIONS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT ENDORSE CERTAIN PRINCIPLES OF FAIR AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO ANY COUNTRY WHOSE GOVERNMENT HAS ENGAGED IN A CONSISTENT PATTERN OF GROSS VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157, THE BILL AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS. THE LONG (MD) AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF A COMMODITY UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE COMMODITY IS NOT IN SURPLUS IN THE UNTITED STATES AND ITS IMPORTATION WOULD NOT THREATEN U.S. FIRMS MANUFACTURING A SIMILAR OR COMPETING PRODUCT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE BINGHAM MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT CREDITS TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITHOUT PRESIDENTIAL CONSENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN TRANSACTIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-06-02THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PERMITTING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GUARANTEE, INSURE, OR EXTEND CREDIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SO LONG AS IT IS ALSO GUARANTEEING, INSURING OR EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY COMMUNIST COUNTRY.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-06-01THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H. RES. 238, THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD TRY TO OBTAIN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON IMPORTS OF U.S.-PROCESSED FRUITS, JUICES AND VEGETABLES.H.Res. 238 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-05-22TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 555, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF NONDISCRIMINATORY ("MOST-FAVORED-NATION") TREATMENT OF TRADE WITH THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC.H.Con.Res. 555 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-04-11TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1978.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-24TO PASS H.R. 9179.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179 BY PROHIBITING OPIC FROM OFFERING ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROJECTS EXPANDING THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF CROPS OF PALM OIL, SUGAR OR CITRUS FRUITS FOR EXPORT IN COMPETITION WITH THE SAME U.S. CROPS.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, BY PROHITING OPIC LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA UNLESS THE HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO PASS H.R. 9214.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-02-23TO AGREE TO A TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9214. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT SETS FORTH THE SALARIES OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. THE NEAL AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-11-03TO AMEND H.R. 9179 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST 50% OF ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE OPIC GO TO AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES. H.R. 9179 IS THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-11-02TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRIOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF ANY LOANS OR GUARANTEES MADE TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-10-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM ACT OF 1977.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6415, THE BILL EXTENDING THE LIFE OF PROGRAMS OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK UNTIL SEPT. 30, 1978.H.R. 6415 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-09-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5262, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR INCREASED U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION, THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND AND THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-06-17TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES APPOINTED TO CONSIDER H.R. 5262, THE BILL AUTHORIZING U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL LENDING INSTITUTIONS, THAT THEY INSIST ON LANGUAGE THAT FORBIDS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR LOANS TO THOSE NATIONS THAT VIOLATE THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CODE OF HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-06-10TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5840, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS OF 1977.H.R. 5840 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-10TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTED TO JOINTLY CONSIDER H.R. 5840, THE BILL TO AMEND THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, THAT THEY INSIST ON THE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 110 OF THE HOUSE BILL. SECTION 110 PROHIBITS THE EXPORTATION OF ALASKAN OIL FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS.H.R. 5840 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-05-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6415, A BILL EXTENDING THE CHARTER OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO SEPT. 30, 1978.H.R. 6415 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-04-20TO PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 5840, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS OF 1977. THIS BILL REVISES U.S. CONTROLS ON THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN SENSITIVE MATERIALS, AND PROHIBITS THAT U.S. FIRMS COMPLY COMPLETELY WITH THE ARAB BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI GOODS.H.R. 5840 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-04-06TO PASS H.R. 5262.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-06TO AMEND H.R. 5262 BY PROHIBITING THAT INTERNATIONAL LENDING INSTITUTIONS USE U.S. FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CAMBODIA, CUBA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1977-04-06TO AMEND H.R. 5262 BY DIRECTING U.S. OFFICIALS IN INTERNATIONAL LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO OPPOSE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS PROMOTING SUGAR, PALM OIL, OR CITRUS CROPS.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1977-03-14TO PASS H.R. 1746.H.R. 1746 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-03-14TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1746 BY DELAYING FOR THIRTY DAYS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BILL AND REQUIRING THAT THE PRESIDENT REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RHODESIAN GOVERNMENT.H.R. 1746 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1977-03-14TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1746, A BILL TO AMEND THE UNITED NATIONS PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1945 SO AS TO HALT U.S. IMPORTATION OF RHODESIAN CHROME. THE BAUMAN AMENDMENT PROHIBITS CHROME IMPORTS FROM ANY COUNTRY THAT HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER.H.R. 1746 · 95th CongressNayFree trade

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Protectionist / Free trade axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.