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← John Conyers, Jr.

John Conyers, Jr. on Climate & Energy

DemocratMI

Climate & Energy243 votes · 63.2/100 consistent
Climate actionFossil fuel priority

651 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Climate & Energy. 243 of them counted toward the score above: 205 toward “Climate action” and 38 toward “Fossil fuel priority”.

The other 408 did not count: 372 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 36 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
1976-05-19TO AGREE TO AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 13350. THE BROWN AMENDMENTS DELETE THE PROVISIONS IN THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS TO CREATE CERTAIN POSITIONS IN ERDA WHILE RETAING THE $116 MILLION APPROPRIATION TO BE REDISTRIBUTED AS $56 MILLION FOR SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING, $56 MILLION FOR OTHER SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS, AND $4.2 MILLION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH.H.R. 13350 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1976-05-19TO AGREE TO AMENDMENTS TO THE BROWN (CALIF.) AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS, TO H.R. 13350, ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977. THE ANDERSON AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE INCREASED AUTHORIZATION ONLY FOR OTHER SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS BY $56 MILLION. (SEE RC 281)H.R. 13350 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1976-05-04TO PASS H.R. 12704, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION.H.R. 12704 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-05-04TO AMEND H.R. 12704, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, BY REQUIRING THAT RULES OR REGULATIONS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR DEMONSTRATION BE SUBJECT TO CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL.H.R. 12704 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1976-05-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11505, AS AMENDED, THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH, AND SANCTUARIES ACT AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977.H.R. 11505 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1976-03-11TO PASS H.R. 3981, AMENDING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972 TO AUTHORIZE AND ASSIST THE COASTAL STATES TO STUDY , PLAN FOR, MANAGE, AND CONTROL THE IMPACT OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION WHICH AFFECTS THE COASTAL ZONE.H.R. 3981 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-03-02TO AMEND H.R. 10760 BY STRIKING THE SECTION PROVIDING BLACK LUNG BENEFITS TO WIDOWS OF MINERS KILLED IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES AFTER 17 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT IN SUCH MINES.H.R. 10760 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1976-03-02TO PASS H.R. 1056, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 10760, THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS REFORM ACT INCREASING THE COMPENSATION FOR COAL MINERS.H.R. 1056 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1976-01-21TO AMEND H.R. 6721,THE FEDERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920,BY ADDING LANGUAGE TO PROTECT NATIONAL RECREATIONS AREAS FROM ANY FUTURE COAL MINING.H.R. 6721 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-12-15TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 622, ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT, EXCEPT FOR PROVISIONS SETTING UP AN ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES FOR LOW-COST SULFUR COAL MINES.S. 622 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-12-15TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE STAGGERS MOTION TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.622, THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION BILL, EXCEPT FOR THE PROVISIONS 1) SETTING UP AN ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND 2) PROVIDING FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING LOW-SULFUR COAL MINES.S. 622 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-11-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8841, A BILL TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-10-09TO PASS H.R. 8841.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUIRE PRIVATE APPLICATORS TO BE LICENSED BY THE STATES AND TO COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAMS PRIOR TO THEIR CERTICATION, BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY REQUIRING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO HAVE THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE BEFORE HE ISSUES NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF A PESTICIDE REGISTRATION.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1975-10-03TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION THAT EXTENDS THE PRESENT PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR, INSTEAD OF ALTERING EXISTING LAW BY REQUIRING THE EPA TO SEEK AND PUBLISH THE VIEWS OF THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT BEFORE BANNING A PESTICIDE.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1975-10-03TO AMEND THE BROWN OF CALIF. AMENMENT TO H.R. 8841, A BILL TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT FOR ONE YEAR. THE BROWN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE EXTENDS THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT THERETO WOULD GIVE THE SEC'Y OF AGRIC. VETO POWER OVER ANY DECISIONS MADE ON THE BANNING OF INSECTICIDE.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1975-09-26TO AGREE THAT THE COMMITTEE NOW RISE, WHILE CONSIDERING H.R. 8841, A BILL EXTENDING AND AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1975-09-26TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 8841, A BILL EXTENDING AND AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1975-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 7014 BY ADDING A NEW TITLE TO AID INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COAL GASIFICATION AND LIQUIFICATION.H.R. 7014 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1975-07-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3130, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES THEREIN WITH RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.H.R. 3130 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-06-24TO AMEND A AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8122, PROPOSING TO ADD $23 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR ERDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING A FURTHER $64 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE.H.R. 8122 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 6860, A BILL TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, BY SEEKING TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS BASED ON A 5-YEAR AMORTIZATION ON "QUALIFIED SOLAR ENERGY MANUFACTURING GACILITES."H.R. 6860 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1975-04-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3130, AMENDING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES THEREIN WITHIN RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.H.R. 3130 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1975-03-18TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY DELETING LANGUAGE EXEMPTING ANTHRACITE COAL MINES FROM COVERAGE OF THE NEW LAW IF THEY WERE ALREADY COVERED BY STATE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1975-03-18TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY PROHIBITING COAL STRIP MINING ON NATIONAL GRASSLANDS.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-03-17TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS FOR SURFACE COAL MINING ON SLOPES OF 20 DEGREES OR MORE.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-03-14TO AGREE TO H. RES. 304, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 25, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE SEC'Y OF THE INTERIOR AND THE STATES WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS AND THE ACQUISTION AND RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED MINES.H.Res. 304 · 94th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1974-12-12TO INSIST ON ITS DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO H.R. 16901, THE AGRICULTURE-ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 8 PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS MAY BE USED BY THE EPA TO ADMINISTER ANY PROGRAM REGULATING PARKING FACILITIES.H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1974-11-19TO PASS H.R. 13002, AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO ASSURE THAT THE PUBLIC IS PROVIDED WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER.H.R. 13002 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-09-19TO PASS H.R. 16371, SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION ACT OF 1974.H.R. 16371 · 93rd CongressYeaClimate action
1974-08-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11864, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL DEMONSTRATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY OF SOLAR HEATING AND COMBINED SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS.H.R. 11864 · 93rd CongressYeaClimate action
1974-07-18TO AMEND TITLE I OF H.R. 11500 SO AS TO MAKE IT THE PURPOSE OF THE BILL TO "PROVIDE" RATHER THAN ASSURE A NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO REGULATE SURFACE COAL MINING.H.R. 11500 · 93rd CongressNayClimate action
1974-07-17TO AGREE TO THE RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11500, A BILL TO PROVE FOR THE REGULATION OF SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS.H.R. 11500 · 93rd CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1974-05-01TO PASS H.R. 14368, REQUIRING REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO ENERGY SHORTAGES, SUSPENDING CERTAIN AIR POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR COAL CONVERSION.H.R. 14368 · 93rd CongressNayClimate action
1974-05-01TO AMEND H.R. 14368, A BILL REQUIRING REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO ENERGY SHORTAGES, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN AIR POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR COAL CONVERSION, BY PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS, EXCEPT IN AREAS OF HEAVY POLLUTION.H.R. 14368 · 93rd CongressNayClimate action
1974-02-13TO PASS H.R. 11864, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING TECHNOLOGY.H.R. 11864 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-02-13TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR DEBATE ON H.R. 11864, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING TECHNOLOGY.H.R. 11864 · 93rd CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1973-12-14TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11450 BY PROVIDING THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR MAY RESTRICT EXPORTS OF COAL AND PETROCHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS IF SUCH EXPORTS WILL RESULT IN UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 11450 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1973-12-13TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11450, THEREBY ELIMINATING COAL AS ONE OF THE ITEMS ON WHICH WINDFALL PROFITS WILL BE RESTRICTED.H.R. 11450 · 93rd CongressNayClimate action
1973-10-24TO PASS H.R. 3927.H.R. 3927 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1973-10-24TO AMEND H.R. 3927, BY PROVIDING A 1-YEAR, INSTEAD OF 3-YEAR AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 3927 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1973-07-23TO AMEND H.R. 8658 SO AS TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATOR TO USE THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN AIR ACT, OR ANOTHER ACT UNDER HIS JURISDICTION, WHERE APPROPRIATE, TO REGULATE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.H.R. 8658 · 93rd CongressYeaClimate action
1973-07-23TO AMEND H.R. 8658 SO AS TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATOR TO USE THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN AIR ACT, OR ANOTHER ACT UNDER HIS JURISDICTION, WHERE APPROPRIATE, TO REGULATE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES. (THIS VOTE WAS TAKEN IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE).H.R. 8658 · 93rd CongressYeaClimate action
1973-04-10TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 3298, A BILL TO RESTORE THE RURAL WATER AND SEWER GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT. (MOTION FAILED BECAUSE TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.H.R. 3298 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1973-03-22TO PASS H.R. 5445, A BILL TO EXTEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT FOR 1 YEAR.H.R. 5445 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1973-03-21TO PASS H.R. 5446, A BILL TO EXTEND THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT FOR 1 YEAR.H.R. 5446 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1973-03-01TO PASS H. R. 3298, A BILL TO RESTORE THE RURAL WATER AND SEWER GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT.H.R. 3298 · 93rd CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1973-02-07TO PASS H.R. 2107.H.R. 2107 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1973-02-07TO AMEND H.R. 2107 SO AS TO RESTRICT REPA PAYMENTS TO FARMERS WITH AN AVERAGE ANNUAL NET INCOME OF $10,000 OR LESS.H.R. 2107 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1973-02-07TO AMEND H.R. 2107 SO AS TO REDUCE FUNDS IN THE BILL BY $85 MILLION.H.R. 2107 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Climate action / Fossil fuel priority 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.