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Bill Archer

Bill Archer on Spending & Budget

RepublicanTX

Spending & Budget2,657 votes · 69.4/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

4,387 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 2,657 of them counted toward the score above: 951 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 1,706 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,730 did not count: 1,662 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 68 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
1986-07-31TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE MICHEL, ILL. AMENDMENT TO HR 5233, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, TO REDUCE EACH AMOUNT NOT REQUIRED TO BE APPROPRIATED OR MADE AVAILABLE BY PREVIOUSLY ENACTED LAW BY 9.14 PERCENT.H.R. 5233 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-30TO PASS HR 5205, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO CUT ALL DISCRETIONARY AND MANDATORY PROGRAMS BY 1.23 PERCENT.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS IN THE BILL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANY NON-DOMESTIC GOODS OR SERVICES.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO REHIRE AT LEAST 500 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS WHO WERE FIRED DURING THE 1981 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER'S STRIKE, IN EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO RESTORE A PROVISION IN EXISTING LAW WHICH LIMITS THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS ON THE VERRAZANO BRIDGE TO EASTBOUND TRAFFIC, UNLESS THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, UPON PETITION BY THE GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, DETERMINES THAT ONE-WAY TOLL COLLECTIONS HAVE RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL REVENUE LOSS OR SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC PROBLEMS.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMTRACK BY $22.3 MILLION.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, TO TRANSFER $20 MILLION FROM UNOBLIGATED BALANCES OF "PAYMENTS TO AIR CARRIERS" TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205 EN BLOC, TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS BY A TOTAL OF $126 MILLION, BY REDUCING THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS FUND BY $43 MILLION, THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK) BY $61.3 MILLION, AND THE WASHINGTON METRO FUND BY $21.7 MILLION.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1986-07-30TO AMEND HR 5205, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY BY $315,000.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-29TO PASS HR 5203, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5203 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-29TO AMEND HR 5203, TO REDUCE EACH ACCOUNT BY 3.51 PERCENT, EXCEPT FOR THE PAYMENTS TO WIDOWS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THE PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN.H.R. 5203 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-29TO AMEND HR 5203, TO REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS BY $91,450.H.R. 5203 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-29TO AMEND HR 5203, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR FISCAL 1987, TO REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE EMPLOYEES BY $4.3 MILLION.H.R. 5203 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-24TO PASS HR 5177, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5177 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-24TO AMEND HR 5177, TO REDUCE EACH APPROPRIATION NOT REQUIRED TO BE APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY PREVIOUSLY ENACTED LAW BY 0.896 PERCENT.H.R. 5177 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-24TO PASS HR 5175, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CHARGEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART AGAINST THE REVENUES OF SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5175 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-24TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AND REPORT HR 5175 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (IN EFFECT ENDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL.)H.R. 5175 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-24TO AMEND HR 5175, TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES BY $1 MILLION AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE BY $1 MILLION.H.R. 5175 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-24TO AMEND HR 5175, TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY $10.85 MILLION.H.R. 5175 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 507, WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST HR 5205, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 5205 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 504, WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST HR 5177, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5177 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-23TO PASS HR 5162, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE EACH APPROPRIATION NOT REQUIRED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY PREVIOUSLY ENACTED LAW BY 4.62 PERCENT.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA) APPROPRIATION BY $355,222.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION BY $52.5 MILLION.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO TRANSFER $16.3 MILLION FROM NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACTIVITIES TO NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL VERIFICATION AND SECURITY PROGRAMS.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL FUND BY $291.2 MILLION, ELIMINATING STUDY OF POTENTIAL NUCLEAR-WASTE REPOSITORY SITING IN WASHINGTON STATE, NEVADA AND TEXAS.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE THE ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATION BY $69.7 MILLION.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR BY $83.7 MILLION, ELIMINATING THE BONNEVILLE UNIT OF THE CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-23TO ADOPT H RES 494, THE RULE WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST HR 5162, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5050, A BILL TO THE AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE AND INVESTMENT REFORM ACT TO GIVE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION INDEPENDENT AGENCY STATUS AND PROHIBIT REDEMPTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES WHEN THE DEBT CEILING HAS BEEN REACHED. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5050 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-17TO PASS HR 5161, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REPORT HR 5161 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (DEFEAT OF THIS MOTION ALLOWED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DORNAN, CALIF. AMENDMENT TO HR 5161, TO PROHIBIT USE OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION OR TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO REDUCE EACH AMOUNT NOT REQUIRED TO BE APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY PREVIOUSLY ENACTED LAW BY 5.03 PERCENT EXCEPT FOR FUNDS FOR THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO STRIKE THE $17.5 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, BY DELETING FUNDING FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) BUSINESS LOAN AND INVESTMENT FUND DIRECT LOANS.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $25 MILLION.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO STRIKE THE $305.5 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO REDUCE THE EDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BY $50 MILLION.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO AMEND HR 5161, TO STRIKE THE $190 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO PASS H J RES 672, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE REPORT OF JANUARY 15, 1986, OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE WITH RESPECT TO FISCAL YEAR 1986.H.J.Res. 672 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-07-17TO ADOPT H RES 493, THE RULE WHICH WAIVED CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST HR 5161, THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-07-16TO PASS HR 4613, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THAT ACT.H.R. 4613 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-07-16TO ADOPT H RES 474, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4613, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4613 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-26TO PASS HR 2095, TO AUTHORIZE $1.7 BILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 2095 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-06-26TO PASS HR 5052, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1987 AND GRANTING AID TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-06-25TO ADOPT H RES 481, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 5052, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-24TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4515, MAKING URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1986.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-06-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4252 AMENDED, TO AUTHORIZE $18.3 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAMS UNDER THE FEDERAL FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1974. (MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.) (THIS VOTE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY VACATED AND S 2180, A SIMILAR SENATE-PASSED BILL WAS PASSED IN LIEU.)S. 2180 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-06-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3559, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO CLARIFY THE STATUS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO RAISE THE LIMITS ON PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 3559 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-17TO PASS HR 4175, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 FOR CERTAIN MARITIME PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION.H.R. 4175 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-06-12TO RECOMMIT HR 1 TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, FINANCE AND URBAN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE BILL TO FREEZE THE FISCAL YEAR 1987 AUTHORIZATIONS AT THE FISCAL YEAR 1986 APPROPRIATIONS LEVELS.H.R. 1 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-05-22TO ADOPT HR 4800, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, A BILL TO ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY BY ALTERING TRADE LAWS TO STRESS RETALIATION IN DEALING WITH COUNTRIES WHO DO NOT ALLOW U.S. GOODS INTO THEIR MARKETS. THE MEASURE ALSO LESSENS RESTRICTIONS ON U.S. TECHNOLOGY EXPORTS, LINKS TRADE POLICY WITH INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE RATES AND THIRD WORLD DEBT, RAISES FUNDS FOR JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, RE-AUTHORIZES THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, AND ENLARGES THE PART PLAYED BY THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT IN TRADE MATTERS IMPACTING ON FARMERS.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-05-13TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 124, THE SAFE DRINKING WATER AMENDMENTS OF 1985, A BILL APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OF 1974 FOR FISCAL 1987-1991 AND TO REVISE CERTAIN SECTIONS REGULATING SAFETY OF DRINKING WATER.S. 124 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-05-08TO PASS HR 4515, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1.7 BILLION FOR FISCAL 1986.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-05-08TO RECOMMIT HR 4515 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, DIRECTING THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH, AMENDED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT DOES NOT INCREASE THE DEFICIT FOR 1986.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-05-08TO AMEND HR 4515 TO CONFINE THE DEFERRAL REPEALER TO APPROPRIATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS BILL ONLY AND NO SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATION.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-05-08TO AMEND HR 4515 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL EXEMPTING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DEFERRAL AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-05-08TO AMEND HR 4515 TO CUT $30 MILLION FROM THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PAYMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND AGREEMENT.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-05-08TO ADOPT H RES 448, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4515, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WILL BE CONSIDERED AND TO WAIVE POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL. THE BILL WOULD PROVIDE $1.7 BILLION FOR FISCAL 1986.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-05-06TO ADOPT HR 4208, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COAST GUARD FOR FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988 AND ALSO SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR RETIRED PAY.H.R. 4208 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-05-01TO ADOPT H RES 436, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4409, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PANAMA CANAL FOR FISCAL 1987 WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4409 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-04-29TO PASS HR 4421, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS.H.R. 4421 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-04-22TO ADOPT H RES 421, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4515, A BILL CUTTING ANNUITIES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO JOIN THE ARMED SERVICES AFTER THE BILL BECOMES LAW AND RETIRE AFTER LESS THAN 30 YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-04-22TO ADOPT H RES 425, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4515, A BILL AUTHORIZING URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF $1.7 BILLION FOR FISCAL 1986, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-04-15TO AGREE TO H RES 415, THE RULE CALLING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4515.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-04-15TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THUS CURTAILING DEBATE AND ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY FOR AMENDMENT ON H RES 415, THE RULE CALLING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4515, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1986 AND APPROVE PRESIDENT REAGAN'S REQUEST FOR $100 MILLION IN AID TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-03-20TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE WITHDRAW ITS DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128 WHICH ALTERS THE BILL TO LOWER 1986 DEFICITS. THIS SENATE AMENDMENT WAS AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-03-20TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H J RES 534, A JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ADDING $5 BILLION TO FISCAL 1986 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.H.J.Res. 534 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-03-18TO AMEND HR 4151, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF US DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL, FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, TO DIRECT CONGRESS TO CHANGE THE CASH COMPENSATION POLICY FOR U.S. HOSTAGES FROM AN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM TO ONE SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS.H.R. 4151 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-03-18TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128, ALTERING THE DEFICIT-REDUCTION BILL. THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-03-18TO TABLE THE MOTION BY LOTT, MISS. TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128 AND REQUEST A FURTHER CONFERENCE.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-03-18TO TABLE THE MOTION BY MARTIN, ILL. TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH ALTERS THE BILL TO LOWER FISCAL 1986 DEFICITS.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-03-13TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H J RES 534 TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF $5 BILLION FOR THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FOR FISCAL 1986.H.J.Res. 534 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-03-13TO ADOPT H RES 398, THE RULE WITHDRAWING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H J RES 534, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.H.J.Res. 534 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-03-06TO AMEND THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 1614, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO MARKETWIDE SERVICE PAYMENTS FOR MILK AND INCREASED MILK ASSESSMENTS TO MEET DEFICIT REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 1614 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-03-06TO AGREE TO H RES 390, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3128, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-02-26TO PASS H J RES 534 TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $5 BILLION TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FOR FISCAL 1986.H.J.Res. 534 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-12-19A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO A PRIOR SENATE AMENDMENT TO H R 3128. THE MOTION WOULD REINSTATE THE CONFERENCE REPORT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-12-19TO ADOPT H RES 349, A RULE REJECTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3128 WHICH PROVIDED FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING AND REVENUE PROVISIONS, TO RECEDE FROM ITS OWN AMENDMENT, AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-12-19TO ADOPT H RES 342, A RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REPORTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE. THE RESOLUTION PROVIDES FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3128 WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT BY $74 BILLION BY THE END OF FISCAL 1988. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-12-19TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT FOR H J RES 465 WHICH PROVIDES MORE THAN $3.5 BILLION TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT ARE NOT YET FUNDED FOR FISCAL 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-12-17TO APPROVE H J RES 491 WHICH EXTENDS FISCAL AUTHORITY TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 1985 AND PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS BY THE SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 491 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-12-17MOTION TO RECOMMIT H J RES 491 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS BY THE SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 491 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-12-16TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H J RES 465, EXTENDING FISCAL AUTHORITY TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH 1986.H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-12-11TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. RES 372, RAISING THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT TO $2.079 TRILLION, AND REQUIRING AN ANNUAL DECLINE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT BEGINNING IN 1986 WHICH RESULTS IN A BALANCED BUDGET BY 1991.99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-12-05TO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3424. THE REPORT APPROPRIATES $106.54 BILLION TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-12-04AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3700 TO REDUCE THE 1987 APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS IN THE BILL (EXLUDING STUDENT AID) TO FISCAL 1985 LEVELS AND TO PERMIT INCREASES IN 1988-91 ONLY TO MAKE UP FOR INFLATION.H.R. 3700 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-12-04TO PASS H J RES 465, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CONTINUED SPENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1985 FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS HAD NOT YET BEEN APPROVED.H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-12-04MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE H J RES 465, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CONTINUED SPENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1986 FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS HAD NOT YET BEEN APPROVED. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-11-20MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H R 3244 TO INSIST THAT CONGRESS NOT REDUCE THE COAST GUARD'S BUDGET BY $225 MILLION (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-13TO APPROVE H R 3721 TEMPORARY PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, A BILL THAT INCREASE THE NATIONAL DEBT TO NO MORE THAN $1.904 TRILLION AND LOWERS IT BACK TO $1.824 TRILLION BY DECEMBER 13. THE BILL ALSO REINVESTS ALL SECURITIES THAT GOVERNMENT HAS DIVESTED SINCE SEPTEMBER 30. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3721 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-13TO APPROVE A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3038 HUD APPROPRIATIONS. THE BILL APPROPRIATES $57.29 BILLION IN 1986 TO HUD AND 17 AGENCIES.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-11-12TO APPROVE H J RES 441 FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. THE RESOLUTION CONTINUES UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 1985 APPROPRIATION FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT YET VOTED.H.J.Res. 441 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-11-07TO APPROVE H R 3036 TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION ACT, A BILL THAT APPROPRIATES $13.15 BILLION TO THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE POSTAL SERVICE AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-11-06MOTION FOR THE CONFEREES IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE CONCERNING H J RES 372 AGREE THAT THERE MUST BE A SCHEDULE TO BALANCE THE NATIONAL BUDGET BY 1991 AND THAT THE SCHEDULE MUST STIPULATE LIMITS FOR EACH YEAR THAT THE DEFICIT MAY NOT PASS. THE MOTION ALSO HAS THE CONFEREES DISAGREE TO A SECTION OF THE RESOLUTION THAT WOULD PREVENT THE GOVERNMENT FROM FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULE IF THE COURTS DEEMED ANY PART OF THE RESOLUTION UNCONSTITUTIONAL. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-11-06MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO OTHER AMENDMENTS TO H J RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. ALL THE AMENDMENTS HAVE SCHEDULES TO REDUCE THE NATIONAL DEFICIT BY STIPULATED AMOUNTS EACH YEAR UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED. UNDER EACH PLAN, THE PRESIDENT MUST CUT SPENDING FOR ALMOST ALL PROGRAMS EACH YEAR IF IT APPEARS THAT OVERALL SPENDING FOR THAT YEAR WILL PASS THE STIPULATED LIMIT. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-11-01TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEING WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT AND TO ADD A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE DEBT CEILING FOR 1986 AND REQUIRES A BALANCED BUDGET BY 1990.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-01MOTION TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEING WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO H J RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THIS ALLOWS THE HOUS TO VOTE ON A DEMOCRATIC ALTERNATIVE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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