| 1990-10-18 | REGARDING MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS TO THE TREATMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA — TO PASS HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO EXTEND MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · On Passage | Yea | Free trade |
| 1990-10-18 | TO AMEND HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT, PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF MFN STATUS, TO INCLUDE IN HIS REPORT TO CONGRESS THAT CHINA IS FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE 1984 JOINT DECLARATION ON HONG KONG REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF HONG KONG TO CHINA BY 1997.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-10-18 | TO AMEND HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT CHINA HAS ACCOUNTED FOR CITIZENS DETAINED OR ACCUSED OF ACTS REGARDING THE TIANANMEN SQUARE MASSACRE AND RELEASED SUCH CITIZENS BEFORE MFN STATUS CAN BE GRANTED.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTS | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-10-18 | DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO EXTEND MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA — TO PASS HJ RES 467, DISAPPROVING MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO DISAPPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXTEND NON-DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.H.J.Res. 647 · 101st Congress · On Passage | Nay | Free trade |
| 1990-10-10 | TEXTILE, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT — TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF HR 4328, TEXTILE, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT OF 1990, TO PROVIDE FOR ORDERLY IMPORTS OF TEXTILES, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR. (VETO SUSTAINED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · ON PRESIDENTIAL VETO | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-09-18 | CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES FY 1991 AND 1992 AUTHORIZATIONS — TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE TO HR 4328, TEXTILE, APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991 AND 1992 FOR THE CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1990-06-06 | EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990 — TO PASS HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Passage | Yea | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990 — TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO PROHIBIT EXPORTS TO THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NOT PROVIDING ANY MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CUBA OR AFGHANISTAN.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO EXTEND THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR WITH NO CHANGES.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE AS DEFINED IN THE BILL BY WHICH CERTAIN CLASSES OF ITEMS ON THE COMMODITY CONTROL LISTS ARE INDEXED.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS WHICH EASE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TO EASTERN EUROPE AS A WHOLE, BUT BAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPORTS TO THE SOVIET UNION.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF REDUCED EXPORT CONTROLS.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EASING UNITED STATES EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPORTS SPECIFICALLY TO THE SOVIET UNION.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE PROCEDURES WHICH PROVIDE THE PRESIDENT WITH THE FINAL SAY ON ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF MUNITIONS PROHIBITED FROM EXPORT.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO DESIGNATE THOSE EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, INCLUDING POLAND, HUNGARY, AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA, RECEIVING AID AS ELIGIBLE FOR THE BILL'S REDUCED EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Free trade |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REMOVE THE WAIVERS IN CURRENT LAW ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PERMIT THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ONLY.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY IN CURRENT LAW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE DISTRIBUTION LICENSES FOR EXPORTS TO CHINA.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO PROHIBIT ANY EASING OF EXPORT RESTRICTIONS TO THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS ENTERED INTO SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS WITH LITHUANIA.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1990-06-06 | TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REDUCE FROM $47 MILLION TO $29 MILLION THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR THE BUREAU OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION TO CARRY OUT THE BILLS PROVISIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 1991.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1990-03-27 | TRADE AGENCY AUTHORIZATION ACT — TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4328, TRADE AGENCY AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991 AND 1992 FOR THE CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1989-10-23 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H RES 257, EUROPEAN BROADCAST DIRECTIVE, TO EXPRESS DISAPPROVAL WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY'S ADOPTION OF RESTRICTIVE BROADCASTING RULES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.Res. 257 · 101st Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1989-10-02 | TO AMEND HR 3275, STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION, TO IMPLEMENT THE STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION PROGRAM.H.R. 3275 · 101st Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1989-09-07 | TO PASS HR 1594, FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR HUNGARY, TO EXTEND FOR FIVE YEARS THE NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1989-09-07 | TO APPROVE H RES 228, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 1594, FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR HUNGARY, WAS APPROVED.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1989-06-27 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 1594, HUNGARY MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS, TO EXTEND NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY FOR FIVE YEARS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1989-06-06 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H RES 146, U.S.-JAPAN SEMICONDUCTOR AGREEMENT, TO CALL FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION TO ENFORCE THE SEMICONDUCTOR AGREEMENT AND PREVENT FURTHER UNFAIR JAPANESE TRADE PRACTICES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR).H.Res. 146 · 101st Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-10-05 | TO PASS, HR 5410, FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE, TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS WHO OBTAIN A LARGE OR CONTROLLING INTEREST IN U.S. BUSINESS OR REAL ESTATE IN ORDER TO DOCUMENT FACTS ABOUT THE PURCHASE.H.R. 5410 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-10-05 | TO ADOPT H RES 568, THE RULE TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF HR 5410, FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE, TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS WHO OBTAIN A LARGE OR CONTROLLING INTEREST IN U.S. BUSINESS OR REAL ESTATE IN ORDER TO DOCUMENT FACTS ABOUT THE PURCHASE.H.R. 5410 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-10-04 | TO PASS HR 1154, TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE ACT, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO TO LIMIT IMPORTS OF TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND SHOES. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 1154 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-09-23 | TO ADOPT H RES 540, THE RULE TO ALLOW FOR AGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 1154, TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE ACT, AN AMENDMENT TO GIVE A PRIORITY IN TEXTILE QUOTAS TO COUNTRIES THAT ADD TO THEIR IMPORT OF U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.H.R. 1154 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-08-09 | TO PASS HR 5090, U.S. - CANADA TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, TO CHANGE VARIOUS U.S. LAWS TO MAKE THEM COMPLY WITH THE U.S. - CANADA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND ENACT IT AS LAW.H.R. 5090 · 100th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1988-07-13 | TO PASS HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO CHANGE REGULATIONS FOR UNFAIR FOREIGN TRADE AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-07-13 | TO RECOMMIT HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1988-05-24 | TO PASS, OVER PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO, HR 3, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, A BILL TO ENHANCE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ABROAD BY STRENGTHENING ACTIONS AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN TRADE, CLARIFYING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS CONDUCT ABROAD, REORGANIZING EDUCATION AND EXPORT PROGRAMS, RESCINDING THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS. VETO OVERRIDDEN; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-04-21 | TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, A BILL TO ENHANCE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ABROAD BY STRENGTHENING ACTIONS AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN TRADE, CLARIFYING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS CONDUCT ABROAD, REORGANIZING EDUCATION AND EXPORT PROGRAMS, RESCINDING THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1988-04-21 | TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE PROVISIONS REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-04-21 | TO ADOPT H RES 430, THE RULE TO PROVIDE HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO HR 3, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE BILL ENHANCES AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS BY STRENGTHENING ACTIONS AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN TRADE, CLARIFYING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS CONDUCT ABROAD, REORGANIZING EDUCATION AND EXPORT PROGRAMS, RESCINDING THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1987-10-06 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3391, IRANIAN TRADE BAN, TO PROHIBIT THE IMPORTATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OF ALL PRODUCTS FROM IRAN. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3391 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-09-16 | TO PASS HR 1154, THE TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE ACT, A BILL TO LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE AND APPAREL IMPORTS TO ONE PERCENT AND TO FREEZE SHOE IMPORTS AT 1986 LEVELS.H.R. 1154 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-09-16 | TO ADOPT H RES 256, A RULE TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 1154, THE TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE ACT, A BILL TO LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE AND APPAREL IMPORTS TO ONE PERCENT AND TO FREEZE SHOE IMPORTS AT 1986 LEVELS.H.R. 1154 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1987-04-30 | TO PASS HR 3, TRADE BILL, A BILL TO IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. INDUSTRY IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-30 | TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS ON EXCESS TRADE SURPLUS COUNTRIES, FOREIGN INVESTMENT REGISTRATION, BANKING AND BUY-AMERICA PROVISIONS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-30 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR ROMANIA.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1987-04-30 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO GRANT THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FOREIGN INVESTORS FROM DISCLOSURE RULES.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-29 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH A MULTILATERAL INSTITUTION TO REFINANCE THIRD WORLD DEBT, TO CREATE A COUNCIL ON INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS AND TO ESTABLISH A COMPETITIVE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-29 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE NEGOTIATION AND IF NECESSARY, ACTION TO REDUCE TRADE SURPLUS WITH A COUNTRY BY 10 PERCENT PER YEAR IF THAT COUNTRY DOES NOT ALTER ITS UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AFTER ONE YEAR.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-29 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE ACTION FROM THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON IMPROVING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL PROHIBITIONS ON IMPORTS FROM CUBA.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-29 | TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO INCLUDE IN THE LIST OF PRINCIPAL NEGOTIATING OBJECTIVES UNDER THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE THAT MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS BE EXTENDED ONLY TO COUNTRIES THAT MAINTAIN EQUALLY OPEN MARKETS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1987-04-28 | TO ADOPT H RES 151, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 3, TRADE BILL, A BILL TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. INDUSTRY.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1984-10-11 | EXTENDING THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASES CONTRACT SANCTITY OF U.S. SUPPLIERS, INVOLVES CONGRESS IN APPROVING TREATIES INVOLVING THE EXPORT OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS IN GENERAL, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE SULLIVAN PRINCIPLES WITH RESPECT TO SOUTH AFRICA. THE HOUSE AMENDMENT RESTORES THE BAN ON BANK LOANS BY COMMERCIAL BANKS TO SOUTH AFRICA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4230 · 98th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1984-10-09 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3398, A BILL AMENDING THE TRADE LAWS, EXTENDING TRADE PREFERENCES, AND CHANGING THE TARIFF TREATMENT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN ARTICLES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1984-10-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 6023, A BILL AMENDING THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT REMOVES TAIWAN, HONG KONG, AND SOUTH KOREA FROM THE LIST OF COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR DUTY-FREE TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERAL SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6023 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1984-10-03 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3795 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH AN AMENDMENT TO STRIKE SECTION 8, CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF DOMESTIC PRODUCERS OF THE PRINCIPAL RAW AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT IN THE DEFINITION OF THE WINE INDUSTRY. H.R. 3795 HARMONIZES, REDUCES, AND ELIMINATES BARRIERS TO TRADE IN WINE ON A BASIS WHICH ASSURES SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WINE MOVING IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3795 · 98th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1984-10-03 | TO PASS H.R. 6301, A BILL PROVIDING THE PRESIDENT WITH THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENFORCE ARRANGEMENS TO RESTRICT THE IMPORTATION OF CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6301 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1984-10-03 | TO PASS H.R. 5377, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO, AND TO PROCLAIM MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT, A TRADE AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL PROVIDING FOR DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR, AND THE ELIMINATION OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON, THE PRODUCTS OF ISRAEL. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5377 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1984-07-26 | TO PASS H.R. 4784, A BILL REFORMING THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO UNITED STATES PRODUCERS REGARDING UNFAIR IMPORT COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4784 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1984-07-26 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4784 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE CHANGES CONCERNING DOWNSTREAM DUMPING PROVISIONS, IMPORT MONITORING PROVISIONS, AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROVISIONS. H.R. 4784 REFORMS THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO UNITED STATES PRODUCERS REGARDING UNFAIR IMPORT COMPETITION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4784 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1984-05-01 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5188, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5188 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-10-27 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3231 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO RETAIN THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-10-27 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231 TO ELIMINATE UNITED STATES EXPORT LICENSING CONTROLS FOR LOW TECHNOLOGY ITEMS EXPORTED TO NON-COMMUNIST COUNTRIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR FINAL REVIEW OF AN EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY SALES TO A COORDINATING COMMITTEE COUNTRY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-10-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231 TO REIMPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL APPLICATION OF FOREIGN POLICY EXPORT CONTROLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-10-19 | TO AMEND THE SOLOMON SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BONKER PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE COURTER AMENDMENT. THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE SIX-MONTH FOREIGN AVAILABILITY NEGOTIATING PERIOD FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR IF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE ABSENCE OF THE EXPORT CONTROL INVOLVED WOULD PROVE DETRIMENTAL TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND CERTIFIES THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS ARE PROGRESSING. THE HUNTER AMENDMENT REQUIRES A LICENSE AT THE END OF THE ADDITIONAL YEAR IF THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WOULD DAMAGE NATIONAL SECURITY. THE BONKER PERFECTING AMENDMENT ALLOWS FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS IF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT NEGOTIATIONS ARE PROCEEDING, AND THAT THE ABSENCE OF THE EXPORT CONTROLS INVOLVED WOULD PROVE DETRIMENTAL TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY. THE COURTER AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE 6-MONTH TIME LIMITATION BUT DOES NOT ALTER THAT PART OF THE BILL THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AWAY FOREIGN AVAILABILITY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1983-10-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231 TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY CONGRESS BY JOINT RESOLUTION FOR EXPORT CONTROLS THE PRESIDENT WANTS TO IMPOSE RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, OR NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING AND TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL REGARDING AGRICULTURAL EXPORT CONTRACTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1983-10-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231 TO ELIMINATE ALL LICENSING ONLOW TECHNOLOGY TO NON-COMMUNIST COUNTRIES, BUT TO REQUIRE VALIDATED LICENSING FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-10-18 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED BY THE HUTTO AMENDMENT TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT. THE ROTH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL LICENSING ON LOW TECHNOLOGY TO NON-COMMUNIST COUNTRIES, BUT REQUIRES VALIDATED LICENSING FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY. THE HUTTO AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE GOOD OR TECHNOLOGY NOT BE REEXPORTED TO ANY COUNTRY TO WHICH EXPORTS ARE CONTROLLED UNDER THIS SECTION WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY, THROUGH DELIBERATIONS OF THE GROUP KNOWN AS THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON EXPORT CONTROLS THE BONKER AMENDMENT STRIKES THE SECTION OF THE ROTH AMENDMENT THAT WOULD CONTROL LICENSES FOR LOW TECHNOLOGY ITEMS TO NONCONTROLLED COUNTRIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-10-18 | TO AMEND THE BONKER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3231, A BILL AMENDING THE AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE ROTH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL LICENSING ON LOW TECHNOLOGY TO NON-COMMUNIST COUNTRIES, BUT REQUIRES VALIDATED LICENSING FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY. THE BONKER AMENDMENT STRIKES THE SECTION OF THE ROTH AMENDMENT THAT WOULD CONTROL LICENSES FOR LOW TECHNOLOGY ITEMS TO NONCONTROLLED COUNTRIES. THE HUTTO AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE GOOD OR TECHNOLOGY NOT BE REEXPORTED TO ANY COUNTRY TO WHICH EXPORTS ARE CONTROLLED UNDER THIS SECTION WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY, THROUGH DELIBERATIONS OF THE GROUP KNOWN AS THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON EXPORT CONTROLS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1983-09-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231, A BILL AMENDING AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE WOLPE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS EXPORTS OF NUCLEAR GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY UNLESS THE IMPORTING COUNTRY MAINTAINS INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY SAFEGUARDS ON ALL ITS PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1983-09-30 | TO AMEND THE WOLPE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3231, A BILL AMENDING AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE WOLPE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS EXPORTS OF NUCLEAR GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY UNLESS THE IMPORTING COUNTRY MAINTAINS INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY SAFEGUARDS ON ALL ITS PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES. THE ROTH AMENDMENT PERMITS NUCLEAR EXPORTS IF THE GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY ARE AVAILABLE FROM A FOREIGN SUPPLIER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1983-09-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 3231, A BILL AMENDING THE AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-09-29 | TO AMEND THE HUGHES AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3231 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 3231 AMENDS THE AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. THE BONKER AMENDMENT RETAINS COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN THE BILL, BUT REQUIRES A WARRANT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-09-27 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3962, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979 UNTIL OCT. 31, 1983. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3962 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-09-15 | TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3391 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO CAP FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM AT THE BUDGET LEVEL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-09-15 | TO AMEND H.R. 3391 TO ELIMINATE THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND ENTITLEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHICH AUTHORIZE $217 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $163 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-09-14 | TO AMEND H.R. 3391 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE EXPENDING ELIGIBILITY TO SECONDARY FIRMS THAT SUPPLY PARTS OR SERVICES TO FIRMS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY IMPORTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-09-14 | TO AGREE TO THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3391. H.R. 3391 IMPROVES WORKER TRAINING UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT LOWERS THE PERCENTAGE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES SET ASIDE FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE AND STRIKES PROVISIONS FOR COST OVERRUNS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1983-08-04 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 299, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3391, A BILL IMPROVING WORKER TRAINING UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3391 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-08-03 | TO PASS H.R. 2957. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-08-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT INCREASES UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW FROM $2 BILLION TO $4.25 BILLION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY TO CONSENT TO AN INCREASE OF THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE IMF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-08-03 | TO AMEND THE BURTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2957. THE BURTON AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INSTRUCT THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IMF TO VOTE AGAINST ANY LOAN WHICH WOULD GIVE A COMMUNIST OR THIRD WORLD COUNTRY A RATE LESS THAN THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GUARANTEED LOAN RATE. THE ST GERMAIN AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND THE UNITED STATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IMF TO STUDY THE FUND'S POLICIES ON SETTING INTEREST RATES BELOW MARKET RATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-08-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO REQUIRE THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TO THE IMF TO OPPOSE LOANS TO ANY COUNTRY UNDER A COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1983-08-01 | TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 256, A MEASURE DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO BLOCK RENEWAL OF FAVORABLE TRADING STATUS FOR ROMANIA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 256 · 98th Congress | Nay | Protectionist |
| 1983-07-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL REQUIRING CONTINUED U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-07-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNOR OF THE IMF TO CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE QUOTA OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-07-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957; TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROLS OVER THE RELEASE OF UNITED STATES FUNDS TO THE IMF; TO CONTROL THE POSSIBLE DIVERTING OF RESOURCES FROM DOMESTIC NEEDS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN TO IMPLEMENT THE BRETTON WOODS ACT IN SUCH A WAY THAT UNITED STATES ECONOMIC WELL-BEING HAS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY; TO INTSTRUCT THE FUND TO ENCOURAGE BORROWERS AND LENDERS TO NEGOTIATE A SCHEDULING OF DEBT; TO PROHIBIT UP-FRONT RESCHEDULING FEES BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND TO LIMIT FURTHER LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS THAT ENGAGE IN EXCESSIVE LOANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Protectionist |
| 1983-07-29 | TO LIMIT DEBATE ON H.R. 2957 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO. H.R. 2957 EXTENDS THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGES BALANCED WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENS THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY U.S. BANKS; AND PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-07-26 | TO AMEND H.R. 2957, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGING BALANCED WORLD-WIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENING THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE UNITED STATES TO WORK FOR CHANGES IN FUND GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND DECISIONS TO CONVERT SHORT-TERM BANK DEBT MADE AT HIGH INTEREST RATES INTO LONG-TERM DEBT AT LOWER RATES OF INTEREST. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Nay | Free trade |
| 1983-07-21 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 249, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2957 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2957 EXTENDS THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGES BALANCED WORLD-WIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENS THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-07-14 | TO PASS H.R. 2769, TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND TO FACILITATE EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2769 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-07-13 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 246, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR. 2769 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2769 PROMOTES ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATES EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2769 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-06-28 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3398, A BILL CHANGING THE TARIFF TREATMENT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN ARTICLES. H.R. 3398 ELIMINATES TARIFF DUTIES ON PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES; IT TEMPORARILY ELIMINATES DUTY ON PRODUCTS THAT SOMEDAY MAY BE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES; AND, IT ADJUSTS LANGUAGE IN THE TARIFF SCHEDULES TO MAKE CLASSIFICATIONS MORE UNIFORM, EQUITABLE AND EASIER TO ADMINISTER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th Congress | Yea | Free trade |
| 1983-05-17 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1416, A BILL AMENDING THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1416 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |