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John Hubbard Chafee

John Hubbard Chafee on Spending & Budget

RepublicanRI

Spending & Budget1,655 votes · 88.6/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,916 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,655 of them counted toward the score above: 1,003 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 652 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,261 did not count: 1,217 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 44 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
1987-12-11TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REPEAL PROVISIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACT THAT EXPEDITE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO AID REQUESTS FOR THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-11TO AMEND THE STEVENS, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO WITHHOLD ALL HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS UNLESS THE REBELS PARTICIPATE IN A CEASE-FIRE OR SUCH AID IS DEEMED CONSISTENT WITH THE ARIAS PEACE PLAN BY A MAJORITY OF THE FIVE TREATY SIGNATORIES.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-12-11TO AMEND HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO SEPARATE OMNIBUS CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1988 AND 1989 BEFORE PRESENTING THEM TO THE PRESIDENT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-11TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD LIMIT FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY REQUIRING THAT 97 PERCENT OF ALL ALLOCATIONS BE SPENT ON LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-12-11TO AMEND HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO DECEMBER 16, 1987, WHEN TEMPORARY FUNDING CEASES.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-10TO AMEND S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING FEES FOR NEW BROADCAST LICENSES AND PENALTIES FOR BROADCASTERS WHO DO NOT ADHERE TO THE "FAIRNESS DOCTRINE", WITH BOTH REVENUES FUNDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING.S. 1920 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-10TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD PERMIT STATE AGENCIES TO REQUEST FEDERAL FUNDS TO COVER FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEFAULTS WITHOUT USING MORE STATE FUNDS.S. 1920 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-12-10TO TABLE THE KASSEBAUM, KS AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD FREEZE MOST FEDERAL SPENDING AT 1987 LEVELS, CURTAIL SOCIAL SECURITY INCREASES, AND DELAY FEDERAL TAX RATE REDUCTIONS FOR FISCAL 1988.S. 1920 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-12-10TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD FREEZE ALL BUDGET AUTHORITY AT 1987 LEVELS, AND THEN SELECTIVELY RAISE CERTAIN 1988 APPROPRIATIONS TO LEVELS AGREED TO AT THE NOVEMBER 20 BUDGET SUMMIT.S. 1920 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-12-10TO TABLE THE EXON, NE AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD ALLOW TAX PAYMENT DEFERRALS FOR FARMS GROSSING OVER $25 MILLION AS LONG AS THE FARM REMAINED AT LEAST 50 PERCENT FAMILY-OWNED.S. 1920 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-12-10TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD STRENGTHEN AN EXISTING PER-PERSON CEILING ON FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS.S. 1920 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-12-10TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BYRD, WV, KASSEBAUM, KS, AND GRAMM, TX "LEADERSHIP" AMENDMENTS, WHICH CONSIST OF BIPARTISAN COMPROMISES ON THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET AS AGREED TO IN THE NOVEMBER 20 BUDGET SUMMIT.S. 1920 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-04TO PASS HR 2616, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS, A BILL TO INCREASE VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND TO EXPAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE HAD SUBSTITUTED THE LANGUAGE OF S 9 FOR THAT IN HR 2616.H.R. 2616 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-12-04TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF PLASTIC HANDGUNS.S. 9 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-12-03TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR VA HOSPITAL PATIENTS AVAILABLE UPON CONSENT.S. 9 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-12-03TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS FROM THE BILL EXEMPTING THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FROM RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.S. 9 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-11-18TO PASS HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $15.9 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS DURING FISCAL 1988 FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT, THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE BUREAU OF LAND RECLAMATION AND OTHER AGENCIES.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-11-18TO RECOMMIT HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK ALL AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS AN AMENDMENT INSTITUTING A DEADLINE FOR THE SELECTION OF A PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-11-13TO AMEND HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENERGY AND JUSTICE FROM PROSECUTING OR ENFORCING ANY JUDGMENT UNDER A MAY 1987 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY COURT OF APPEALS DECISION AGAINST ANY CORPORATE SHAREHOLDER, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE EXCEPT FOR THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PERSONALLY RECEIVED, PLUS INTEREST, THROUGH OIL-OVERCHARGING VIOLATIONS.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-11-12TO AMEND HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO GIVE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH CONCERNS IN CHOOSING A PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-11-12TO ADOPT, EN BLOC, APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, THAT CONCERN NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-11-10TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE JOHNSTON, LA AMENDMENT TO HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE ALL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS WITH THE BILL, INCLUDING ONE CONCERNING THE PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-11-04TO TABLE THE ADAMS, WA AMENDMENT TO HR 2700, THE FISCAL 1988 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD HAVE REMOVED A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE PROPOSED PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-10-29TO PASS HR 2890, THE FISCAL 1988 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $11.1 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 2890 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-27TO PASS HR 2906, THE FISCAL 1988 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $8.5 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES.H.R. 2906 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-15TO PASS HR 2763, THE FISCAL 1988 COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE OVER $14 BILLION FOR THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS RELATED AGENCIES AND THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY.H.R. 2763 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-10-15TO PASS HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE OVER $57 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED INDEPENDENT AGENCIES.H.R. 2783 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-15TO TABLE THE MODIFIED HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $100 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-15TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $100 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-15TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $118 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM NASA TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-15TO AMEND HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY AIDS PATIENTS CARE, BY $43 MILLION.H.R. 2783 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-14TO ADOPT HR 3058, THE FISCAL 1988 LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE $129.4 BILLION TO THE LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS FOR 1988.H.R. 3058 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-14TO TABLE THE RUDMAN, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 3058, THE FISCAL 1988 LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REDUCE ALL DISCRETIONARY ALLOCATIONS IN THE BILL BY 1.94 PERCENT AND THEREBY INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY APPROXIMATELY $400 MILLION.H.R. 3058 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-14TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMIT IN THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS ANTI-DEFICIT LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE WEICKER, CT AMENDMENT TO HR 3058, THE FISCAL 1988 LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD INCREASE SPENDING FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ITS FISCAL 1987 LEVEL OF $1.8 BILLION.H.R. 3058 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-10-14TO AMEND HR 3058, THE FISCAL 1988 LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO BAR THE USE OF FUNDS FOR AIDS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, OR PREVENTION MATERIALS THAT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE HOMOSEXUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITIES OR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE.H.R. 3058 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-30TO PASS HR 2714, THE FISCAL 1988 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATION, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE $1.8 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.H.R. 2714 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-09-30TO PASS HR 2712, THE FISCAL 1988 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE OVER $10 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988.H.R. 2712 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-09-25TO ADOPT HJ RES 362, FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE FEDERAL FUNDING OF MOST PROGRAMS AT FISCAL 1987 SPENDING LEVELS.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-09-25TO ADOPT HR 2907, THE TREASURY AND POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATION, A BILL TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR FISCAL 1988.H.R. 2907 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-09-23TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HJ RES 324, THE PERMANENT DEBT LIMIT EXTENSION, A BILL TO RAISE THE FEDERAL DEBT CEILING TO $2.8 TRILLION, INSTITUTE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS, AND ESTABLISH MAXIMUM DEFICIT LEVELS.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-08-07TO PASS HR 3190, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, A BILL TO INCREASE THE FEDERAL DEBT CEILING FROM $2.1 TRILLION TO $2.352 TRILLION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 23, 1987.H.R. 3190 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-31TO ADOPT HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEDERAL DEBT FROM $2.3 TRILLION TO $2.8 TRILLION, AND TO INSTITUTE A DEADLINE FOR ERASING THE FEDERAL DEFICIT BY 1992 WITH AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS IF SPENDING LEVELS EXCEED SET TARGETS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, TO PREVENT PAY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-31TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, WHICH WOULD RESCIND THE 1987 PAY RAISE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND VARIOUS OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-31TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE CONRAD, ND AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE. THE AMENDMENT WOULD REDUCE TOTAL ALLOCATIONS FOR ALL FUNCTIONS BY TWO PERCENT.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO VETO INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS IN AN OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-31TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO VETO INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS IN AN OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD.100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, TO SET A DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL DEFICIT REDUCTION BY FISCAL YEAR 1992, WITH AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS IF DEFICITS EXCEED TARGETS BY $10 BILLION.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-31TO AMEND THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, TO ESTABLISH A CEILING OF $140 BILLION FOR THE FEDERAL DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 AND A CEILING OF $120 BILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1989 WITH AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS IF THOSE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED BY $5 BILLION.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, TO INCREASE THE CEILING ON THE FEDERAL DEBT TO $2.8 TRILLION FROM $2.3 TRILLION, UNTIL MAY 1, 1989.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-23TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE DOMENICI, NM-GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-23TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT, TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM FEDERAL DEFICIT ALLOWABLE, INSTITUTE AN AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE FOR SPENDING CUTS, AND ALTER OTHER BUDGET PROCEDURES.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-23TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-23TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM AMENDMENT TO THE CHILES, FL MOTION TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE WAIVED THAT PROHIBITION FOR THE DOMENICI-GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT AS WELL AS THE CHILES AMENDMENT.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO PASS HR 3, THE OMNIBUS TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1987, PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTING THE TEXT OF S 1420, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE TRADE BARRIERS, STRENGTHENING RETALIATORY MEASURES AGAINST UNFAIR TRADE, EASING EXPORT CONTROLS ON SOME TECHNOLOGY TO WESTERN NATIONS, AND IMPROVING READJUSTMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMS FOR U.S. WORKERS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE DASCHLE, SD AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXCLUDE NEWSPRINT FROM A TARIFF OF UP TO 1 PERCENT USED FOR THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR WORKERS UNEMPLOYED BECAUSE OF IMPORTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE SPECTER, PA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD STATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ENGAGE IN MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS TO STRENGTHEN RULES AGAINST UNFAIR TRADE, SUCH AS DUMPING, SUBSIDIES, AND CUSTOMS FRAUD, AND TO OFFER A PRIVATE MEANS OF COMPENSATING FOR SUCH PRACTICES.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REMOVE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT TO SUSPEND TARIFFS IF SUSPENSIONS WERE REQUESTED BY AN INDUSTRY AND UNOPPOSED.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS IN PROMOTING JAPAN'S PROSPECTIVE PURCHASE OF A U.S.-BUILT FIGHTER PLANE AND REPORT TO CONGRESS ON HIS PROGRESS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REMOVE LIMITS ON FLOOR DEBATE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF NEGOTIATED TRADE AGREEMENTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD GIVE SUGAR IMPORTERS REBATES ON TARIFFS PAID ON RAW SUGAR USED FOR EXPORTED PRODUCTS, RETROACTIVE TO 10 YEARS AGO.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF THE EXTENT OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN U.S. BUSINESSES.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REPEAL THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNATIONAL DEBT MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO PURCHASE AND SELL DEFAULTED LOANS AT DISCOUNTED RATES TO THIRD WORLD NATIONS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-15TO TABLE THE DANFORTH, MO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO OVERLOOK THE SUSPENSION OF ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS IF HE DETERMINES THAT SUSPENSION WOULD HARM EITHER HUMAN RIGHTS CONDITIONS OR EMIGRATION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO PROHIBIT TRADE WITH IRAN OR ANY NATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF THAT INTENTIONALLY ATTACKS U.S. SHIPS, FACILITIES, OR CITIZENS AND TO URGE AN INTERNATIONAL OFFENSIVE ARMS EMBARGO IN THE REGION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE BUMPERS, AR AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE AN 89 DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL TO "REFLAG" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS IN WHICH NO U.S. FUNDS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK. THE GRAMM MOTION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE SENATE WITH ALL AMENDMENTS AGREED TO AND AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL. THE GRAMM MOTION WAS LATER WITHDRAWN.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS ACCEPTABLE FOR EXPORT TO CUBA.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, AND ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED CIVILIAN TECHNOLOGY AGENCY TO GIVE FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. PROTECTION OF "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS SHOULD BE POSTPONED WHILE DIPLOMATIC MEANS OF ENDING THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR ARE PURSUED. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-10TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE BYRD, WV-DOLE, KS AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THE IDENTIFICATION OF UNFAIR TRADE PATTERNS AND THEIR COST TO U.S. INDUSTRY, AND AUTHORIZE THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO NEGOTIATE THE REMOVAL OF THE TRADE BARRIERS OR SEEK COMPENSATION FOR THEM.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-10TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE TOBACCO IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXPORT PROGRAM IN WHICH GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMODITIES ARE GIVEN AWAY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE U.S. COMPETITION IN FOREIGN MARKETS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-09TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO LIMIT THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION TO $400 MILLION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-09TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE AN 89 DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL TO "REFLAG" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS WITH U.S. FLAGS IN WHICH NO FUNDS WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-09TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT TRADE WITH ANGOLA.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS TO DELAY THE PLAN TO ALLOW KUWAITI TANKERS IN THE PERSIAN GULF TO FLY THE U.S. FLAG. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-09TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES ALL FIRMS WITH 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO GIVE 60 DAYS ADVANCE NOTICE BEFORE PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS AFFECTING AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE WORKERS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-08TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES TO INCLUDE SUBSIDIES USED BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO CREATE SURPLUSES OF SOME NON-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND TO ALLOW PROTECTION OF AFFECTED U.S. INDUSTRIES THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND THE IMPOSITION OF SIMILAR TARIFFS OR QUOTAS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-07TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO PERMIT THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM IMPORTS TO A U.S. INDUSTRY WHEN SUCH RELIEF IS RECOMMENDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION AND IN NATIONAL ECONOMIC INTERESTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-07TO TABLE THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD OPPOSE THE ASSISTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE SURPLUS PRODUCTION OF COMMODITIES OR MINERALS COMPETING WITH U.S. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-01TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO ESTABLISH A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO GAUGE THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE ELDERLY.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-01TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT BROAD POWER TO LIMIT U.S. DEPENDENCY ON PETROLEUM IMPORTS, AND TO REQUIRE HIM TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO KEEP THOSE IMPORTS BELOW FIFTY PERCENT OF DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-01TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT JAPAN SHOULD REDUCE TARIFFS AND TRADE BARRIERS TO ALLOW COMPETITION FROM U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN TO REDUCE FOREIGN TARIFFS ON WHEAT GLUTEN, AND ACTIONS BE TAKEN AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION SHOULD SUCH NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT IMPORTS FROM OR U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE TOSHIBA CORP. OR KONGSBERG VAAPENFABRIK FOR AT LEAST TWO, BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO TABLE THE GARN, UT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT IMPORTS FROM OR U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE TOSHIBA CORP. OR KONGSBERG VAAPENFABRIK FOR AT LEAST TWO, BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO ALLOCATE ANNUALLY A CURRENT, INDEFINITE APPROPRIATION TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION INSTEAD OF SPECIFIC APPROPRIATIONS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT FOOD LABELS SPECIFY THE COUNTRY ORIGIN OF ALL IMPORTED INGREDIENTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1987 AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A BALANCED BUDGET BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1987.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL CRITICAL MATERIALS COUNCIL TO REPORT ON NATIONAL NEED OF STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THEIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO ADOPT HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE FUNDS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD SPECIFY THAT INCREASED FUNDING FOR DISASTERS AND THE HOMELESS WILL NOT INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint

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