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Julian C. Dixon

Julian C. Dixon on Trade

DemocratCA

Trade181 votes · 63.2/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

252 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 181 of them counted toward the score above: 92 toward “Free trade” and 89 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 71 did not count: 62 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 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
1990-06-06TO 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 AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO 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 AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO 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 AMENDMENTYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO 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 AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-03-27TRADE 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 PassYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-23TO 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-10-02TO AMEND HR 3275, STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION, TO IMPLEMENT THE STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION PROGRAM.H.R. 3275 · 101st CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-09-07TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1989-09-07TO APPROVE H RES 228, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 1594, FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR HUNGARY, WAS APPROVED.H.R. 1594 · 101st CongressYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-27TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1989-06-06TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-10-05TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-10-05TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-04TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-09-23TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-09TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1988-07-13TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-07-13TO RECOMMIT HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.H.R. 4848 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-05-24TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-04-21TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1988-04-21TO 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-04-21TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-06TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1987-09-16TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1987-09-16TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-30TO PASS HR 3, TRADE BILL, A BILL TO IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. INDUSTRY IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE.H.R. 3 · 100th CongressYeaProtectionist
1987-04-30TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1987-04-30TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR ROMANIA.H.R. 3 · 100th CongressNayFree trade
1987-04-30TO AMEND HR 3, TRADE BILL, TO GRANT THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FOREIGN INVESTORS FROM DISCLOSURE RULES.H.R. 3 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-04-29TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1987-04-29TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1987-04-29TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1987-04-29TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1987-04-28TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S 2245, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979 AND EXPORT PROMOTION ACTIVITIES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 2245 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-08-06TO SUSTAIN THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF HR 1562, A BILL TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MULTI-FIBER ARRANGEMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF THE UNITED STATES TEXTILE AND APPAREL INDUSTRY AND ITS WORKERS. (THE VETO WAS SUSTAINED, TWO THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING TO OVERRIDE.)H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-07-29TO TABLE THE CRANE, ILL. MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS FROM CONSIDERATION OF H RES 475, DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO ROMANIA. (THE CRANE MOTION WOULD HAVE PUT CONGRESS ON RECORD AS OPPOSING THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO RENEW ROMANIA'S MOST FAVORED NATION TRADING STATUS.)H.Res. 475 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-07-15TO AMEND THE RAHALL (D, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 4510, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT EMPORT-IMPORT BANK FINANCING TO FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS WHO PRODUCE ITEMS THAT WOULD COMPETE WITH U.S. INDUSTRIES AND THEREBY LEAD TO INCREASED DOMESTIC UNEMPLOYMENT, TO ALLOW FINANCING TO FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS WHEN THEY WOULD OBTAIN FINANCING REGARDLESS.H.R. 4510 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-07-15TO ADOPT H RES 472, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4510, A BILL TO AMEND THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT OF 1945, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4510 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1986-05-22TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 4800 TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR MANDATORY PRESIDENTIAL ACTION IN SOME CASES OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES, THE DEFINITION OF VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED WORKERS' RIGHTS AS AN UNREASONABLE TRADE PRACTICE, AND ALL PROVISIONS REGARDING WORKER AND INDUSTRY ADJUSTMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND MONETARY REFORM.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800 TO PROVIDE NEW LANGUAGE FOR TITLE IV (BANKING COMMITTEE PROVISIONS) CONTAINING NO LANGUAGE ON THE SETTING OF A COMPETITIVE EXCHANGE RATE OR ON THIRD WORLD DEBT AND TRADE AND CONTAINING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR THE INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800 TO DELETE A PART OF THE BILL WHICH AUTHORIZES $300 MILLION FOR FINANCING FOREIGN PURCHASES OF U.S. EXPORTS. UNDER THIS AMENDMENT, "TIED-AID" CREDITS WOULD INSTEAD BE FUNDED FROM CURRENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AND AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800, TO STRIKE THE FOLLOWING EXPORT-RELATED PROVISIONS: LANGUAGE ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR RE-EXPORT LICENSES; THE REQUIREMENT TO DECONTROL 40 PERCENT OF THE LEAST MILITARILY-SIGNIFICANT GOODS AND TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE CURRENT LIST OF CONTROLLED GOODS AND TECHNOLOGIES; THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE SERVE ON THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON MULTILATERAL EXPORT CONTROLS; THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT CANNOT DETAIN ANY EXPORT GOODS REQUIRING ONLY A GENERAL LICENSE ON THE DOCKS FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS; AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FOR THE OFFICE OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION OVER THE ADMINISTRATION'S REQUEST.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800 TO ASSERT THE BELIEF OF CONGRESS THAT JAPAN SHOULD PROVIDE FULL ACCESS TO ITS SEMICONDUCTOR MARKET AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DETERMINE WHETHER JAPAN IS GUILTY OF UNFAIR TRADING PRACTICES.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800 TO DELETE PARTS OF THE BILL PERTAINING TO ANTI-DUMPING ENFORCEMENT AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES. THE AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE THE PROVISION MAKING FOREIGN GOODS THAT USE SUBSIDIZED NATURAL RESOURCES SUBJECT TO INCREASED DUTIES AND WOULD REPEAL THE RIGHT OF COMPANIES TO SUE IN ORDER TO COLLECT DAMAGES IN DUMPING CASES.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800 TO STRIKE THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS CONCERNING IMPORT RELIEF: ALLOWING VOLUNTARY INDUSTRY ADJUSTMENT GROUPS, TRANSFERRING AUTHORITY FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, AND ESTABLISHING AN ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1986-05-21TO AMEND HR 4800, A BILL TO INCREASE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. INDUSTRY, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE REQUIRING MANDATORY NEGOTIATIONS WITH COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE AN EXCESSIVE TRADE SURPLUS AND DEFINING VIOLATIONS OF LABOR RIGHTS AS UNREASONABLE TRADE PRACTICES SUBJECT TO RETALIATORY MEASURES.H.R. 4800 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1986-05-07TO ADOPT H J RES 589, A RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED SALE OF MISSILES TO SAUDI ARABIA.H.J.Res. 589 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-10TO APPROVE H R 1562, A BILL THAT ESTABLISHES NEW QUOTAS ON TEXTILE IMPORTS AND ATTEMPTS TO REVIVE U.S. TEXTILE AND APPAREL INDUSTRIES BY REDUCING CLOTHING IMPORTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1985-10-10ADOPTION OF H RES 286 TO CONSIDER H R 1562 TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE ENFORCEMENT, A BILL THAT SETS NEW QUOTAS ON TEXTILE IMPORTS.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-08-01ADOPTION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460 IMPOSING SANCTIONS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA UNTIL LAWS AND POLICIES ENFORCING "APARTHEID" AND SEGREGATION ARE ELIMINATED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1985-08-01ADOPTION OF H RES 251 WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460 IMPOSING SANCTIONS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA UNTIL LAWS AND POLICIES ENFORCING "APARTHEID" AND SEGREGATION ARE ELIMINATED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-05TO PASS H R 1460. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1985-06-05TO RECOMMIT H R 1460 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT FROM TAKING EFFECT FOR ONE YEAR, OR FROM TAKING EFFECT IF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS HAS NOT RENOUNCED THE USE OF VIOLENCE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-06-05TO AMEND H R 1460 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT PROHIBITS ALL UNITED STATES INVESTMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA; BANS IMPORTATION OF KRUGERRANDS AND OTHER SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD COINS; DENIES LANDING RIGHTS TO SOUTH AFRICAN AIRCRAFT; AND PROHIBITS THE EXPORT OF UNITED STATES GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY TO SOUTH AFRICA. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1985-06-05TO AMEND H R 1460 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE GUNDERSON SUBSTITUTE ESTABLISHES FAIR BUSINESS STANDARDS ("SULLIVAN PRINCIPLES"), WITH UP TO A $1 MILLION FINE AND/OR 2-YEAR IMPRISONMENT FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; IMPOSES ECONOMIC SANCTIONS WITHIN 2 YEARS OF ENACTMENT IF CERTIFIABLE PROGRESS TOWARD ENDING APARTHEID HAS NOT BEEN MADE; AUTHORIZES $15 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR EDUCATION AND TEACHING TRAINING, AND $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS; AND ESTABLISHES A UNITED STATES-SOUTH AFRICA COMMISSION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-06-05TO AMEND H R 1460 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE SILJANDER SUBSTITUTE ESTABLISHES A UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON SOUTH AFRICA TO EXAMINE SOUTH AFRICA'S PROGRESS TOWARD THE ELIMINATION OF APARTHEID; REQUIRES UNITED STATES BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ("SULLIVAN PRINCIPLES"); AND AUTHORIZES FUNDS TO SUPPORT BLACK AND OTHER NON-WHITE CONCERNS AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-06-04TO AMEND H R 1460 TO PROVIDE A WAIVER ON THE RESTRICTIONS OF NEW INVESTMENTS IF A MAJORITY OF NON-WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS OPPOSES THE PROHIBITION, AS DETERMINED BY AN INTERNATIONALLY SUPERVISED REFERENDUM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-06-04TO AMEND H R 1460 TO PROVIDE A WAIVER ON THE RESTRICTIONS OF NEW INVESTMENTS, IF THE SECRETARY OF STATE DETERMINES THROUGH A POLL, THAT A MAJORITY OF NON-WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS OPPOSES THE RESTRICTIONS OR DIVESTITURE.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-06-04TO AMEND H R 1460 TO MAKE THE PROHIBITION ON KRUGERRAND IMPORTS EFFECTIVE ONLY IF THE BAN IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-05-21TO AMEND H R 1460 TO PERMIT U.S. BUSINESSES TO MAKE NEW INVESTMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA IF THEY IMPLEMENT FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ("SULLIVAN PRINCIPLES"). (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-05-21TO AGREE TO H RES 174, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H R 1460 IS BEING CONSIDERED. H R 1460 EXPRESSES THE OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE SYSTEM OF APARTHEID IN SOUTH AFRICA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 2268, A BILL APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE FREE TRADE AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2268 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1985-04-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO PASS H CON RES 107, A BILL EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE GROWING UNITED STATES MERCHANDISE TRADE DEFICIT AND THAT HE TAKE ACTION TO RESPOND TO UNFAIR INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICES OF JAPAN. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-10-11EXTENDING 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 CongressPresentNot a yea/nay
1984-10-09TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1984-10-03TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1984-10-03TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1984-10-03TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-10-03TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1984-07-26TO PASS H.R. 4784, A BILL REFORMING THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO UNITED STATES PRODUCERS REGARDING UNFAIR IMPORT COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4784 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-07-26TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1984-05-01TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-10-27TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-10-27TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1983-10-19TO AMEND H.R. 3231 TO REIMPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL APPLICATION OF FOREIGN POLICY EXPORT CONTROLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-10-19TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-10-19TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1983-10-18TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1983-10-18TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1983-10-18TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-09-30TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-09-30TO 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 CongressNayProtectionist
1983-09-29TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1983-09-29TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-09-27TO 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-15TO 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-15TO 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-14TO 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-14TO 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-08-04TO 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 CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-08-03TO PASS H.R. 2957. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-08-03TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-08-03TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1983-08-03TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-08-01TO 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 CongressYeaFree trade
1983-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL REQUIRING CONTINUED U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-07-29TO 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 CongressNayFree trade
1983-07-29TO 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 CongressYeaProtectionist

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