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Conrad Burns on Spending & Budget

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Spending & Budget1,336 votes · 85.2/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,237 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,336 of them counted toward the score above: 734 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 602 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 901 did not count: 875 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 26 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
1989-09-19To provide skills training to tenants of public amd assisted housing who are welfare recipients or who are unemployed by permitting such tenants to perform various construction and repair activities on public and assisted housing projects and to exempt such individuals from the Davis-Bacon Act. — TO TABLE THE NICKLES (R, OK) AMENDMENT TO HR 2916, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS 1990, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE UNEMPLOYED OR WELFARE RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE TRAINING THAT WOULD GIVE THEM SKILLS.H.R. 2916 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-09-15A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3012, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3012 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFiscal expansion
1989-09-14A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenue of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3026, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3026 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillNayFiscal restraint
1989-09-14To transfer $150,000 from the D.C. Statehood Commission to the Drug Emergency Fund. — TO AMEND HR 3026, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE STATEHOOD COMMISSION TO THE DRUG FUND.H.R. 3026 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-14A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO AMEND HR 3015, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO SUSTAIN A RULING OF THE CHAIR AS IT PERTAINS TO THE LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT.H.R. 3015 · 101st Congress · On the Decision of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-14A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE LAUTENBERG (D, NJ) AMENDMENT TO HR 3015, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMANENTLY BAN SMOKING ON DOMESTIC AIRLINE FLIGHTS.H.R. 3015 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
1989-09-07A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3014, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3014 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-09-07Regarding reduction of Congressional newsletter costs. — TO AMEND HR 3014, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, TO CHANGE SOME OF THE RULES HAVING TO DUE WITH THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.H.R. 3014 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFiscal expansion
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON BILL S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaFiscal expansion
1989-08-01To reduce certain authorizations of appropriations for the MX rail garrison program and to increase authorizations for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE LEVIN (D, MI) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO DECREASE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE MX RAIL SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-07-27To delay for 1 year the provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. — TO AMEND HR 2696, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO DELAY FOR ONE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION OF MOST OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT.H.R. 2696 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaFiscal restraint
1989-07-26To increase appropriations for resource management and land acquisition programs of the Fish and Wildlife Service, for operation of the National Park Service, for national recreation and preservation programs, for the Historic Preservation Fund, for State and private forestry programs, and for general expenses of the Forest Service, and to decrease appropriations for construction programs of the Forest Service. — TO AMEND HR 2788, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO DECREASE FUNDS GIVEN TO THE ROAD PROGRAM.H.R. 2788 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFiscal expansion
1989-07-26To increase appropriations for resource management and land acquisition programs of the Fish and Wildlife Service, for operation of the National Park Service, for national recreation and preservation programs, for the Historic Preservation Fund, for State and private forestry programs, and for general expenses of the Forest Service, and to decrease appropriations for construction programs of the Forest Service. — TO TABLE THE FOWLER (D, GA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2788, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO DECREASE THE FUNDS GIVEN TO THE ROAD PROGRAM.H.R. 2788 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFiscal expansion
1989-07-26A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO TABLE THE EXCEPTED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 2788, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, THAT WOULD PROHIBIT ANY SHIP CARRYING OIL FROM ENTERING THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE U.S. FOR WHICH THERE IS A PROHIBITION ON OUTER CONTINENAL SHELF PRE-LEASING STUDIES, LEASING, EXPLORATION, OR DEVELOPMENT.H.R. 2788 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-07-25To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Army and Marine Corps for research, development, test, and evaluation to develop improved weapons and equipment for small infantry units. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE ARMED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFiscal expansion
1989-07-24To authorize appropriations of additional amounts for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for procurement of missiles for the Armed Forces. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO APPROVE FUNDS FOR MISSILES FOR THE AIR FORCE IN FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFiscal expansion
1989-06-07To express the sense of the Senate relating to the premium amounts under the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. — TO TABLE THE MITCHELL (D, ME) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO SUBSTITUTE NON-BINDING LANGUAGE FOR THE KASTEN AMENDMENT.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE TITLES THREE AND FOUR OF THE TAX CODE. (MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06Relating to section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND THE KASTEN (R, WI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RULES RELATING TO SECTION 89 OF THE TAX CODE.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO TABLE THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECALL SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06To strike the provision dealing with South Africa. — TO TABLE THE HELMS (R, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND STATES TO HAVE POLICIES CONCERNING SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-06-01A bill making dire emergency supplemental appropriations and transfers, urgent supplementals and correcting enrollment errors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes. — TO TABLE THE WILSON (R, CA) MOTION TO RECOMMIT HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, BACK TO COMMITTEE.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to Table the Motion to RecommitNayFiscal restraint
1989-06-01To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on cigarettes, distilled spirits, wines, and beer, and to appropriate the resulting revenues to fund the Omnibus Anti-Substance Abuse Act of 1988. — TO TABLE THE BIDEN (D, DE) MOTION TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE THE TAXES ON LIQUOR AND CIGARETTES.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFiscal restraint
1989-06-01To express the sense of the Senate concerning the restoration of Eastern Airlines. — TO AMEND HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ABOUT EASTERN AIRLINES RESURRECTION.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-01To provide funds for anti-drug programs as authorized in the Omnibus Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. — TO TABLE THE D'AMATO (R, NY) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE MORE FUNDS TO THE ANTI-DRUG EFFORTS.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFiscal restraint
1989-06-01To express the sense of the Senate that a democratically elected government be in place in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and consent for the nominee for the position of Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission. — TO TABLE THE COATS (R, IN) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE GOVERNMENT HOLD DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS BEFORE THE SENATE GIVES ITS APPROVAL OF THE NOMINEE FOR ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-06-01A bill to provide for additional funding for Federal prison space. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR FEDERAL PRISONS.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFiscal restraint
1989-05-18A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992. — TO ADOPT H CON RES 106, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET CONFERENCE REPORT.H.Con.Res. 106 · 101st Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaFiscal expansion
1989-05-04A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992. — TO ADOPT H CON RES 106, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION.H.Con.Res. 106 · 101st Congress · On the ResolutionYeaFiscal expansion
1989-05-04An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992. — TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, BACK TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to RecommitNayDirection not readable
1989-05-04To set forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO HOLD PAYMENTS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID TO 1989 LEVELS.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFiscal expansion
1989-05-03To provide increased funding for education, training and social services. — TO TABLE THE SIMON (D, IL) AMENDMENT TO S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFiscal restraint
1989-05-03To provide funds to relieve State prison overcrowding and to provide additional funds for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO GIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS AND SHIFT SOME FUNDS OVER TO HELP PROVIDE RELIEF FOR STATE PRISON OVERCROWDING.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFiscal expansion
1989-05-03Calling for further deficit reduction. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE BUDGET NEGOTIATORS SHOULD BEGIN THEIR WORK ON REDUCING THE BUDGET DEFICIT BY JULY 1.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-02-28To reduce funding. — TO AMEND S RES 66, OMNIBUS COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTION, TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF REPEATING FUNDS FOR 1989 AND 1990.S.Res. 66 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFiscal restraint
1989-02-28To strike the provision in the Resolution that would abolish the present spending cap on use of the Frank by Senators. — TO AMEND S RES 66, OMNIBUS COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTION, TO ABOLISH THE SPENDING CAP ON THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE FOR SENATORS.S.Res. 66 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFiscal restraint

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Fiscal expansion / Fiscal restraint 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.