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Christopher J. Dodd

Christopher J. Dodd on Taxes

DemocratCT

Taxes496 votes · 76.1/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

905 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 496 of them counted toward the score above: 294 toward “Raise revenue” and 202 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 409 did not count: 376 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 33 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
1982-07-22TO PASS H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY 50 PERCENT OF THE COST OF BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THIS PROVISION WOULD NOT APPLY TO AWAY-FROM-HOME EXPENSES. SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE SECTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR A BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS MADE TO FOREIGN OFFICIALS IF THE PAYMENTS ARE LEGAL UNDER THE FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE THE INCREASE IN THE LIMITATION ON MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 SO AS TO REPEAL THE LESSOR AND LESSEE CAPS FOR SAFE-HARBOR LEASING PROVISIONS IN THE 1981 TAX REFORM BILL THAT ALLOW FIRMS TO SELL UNUSED TAX BREAKS TO FIRMS THAT COULD USE THEM TO AVOID TAX LIABILITY. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO REPORT EMPLOYEE TIP INCOME. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO REMOVE TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST AS AN ITEM OF TAX PREFERENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY EXCLUDING ALASKA NATURAL GAS (CONTINUED) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FROM CERTAIN TATAX PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1982-07-22TO TABLE THE DODD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961. THE DODD AMENDMENT RESTRICTS TAXING OF INTEREST ON TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND MORTAGE SUBSIDY BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED INCREASES IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT TAX SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A PROGRAM HAS BEEN ENACTED TO PROVIDE FOR 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE EXAUSTED THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR REGULAR AND EXTENDED BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE THE WITH-HOLDING ON INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS PROVISIONS AND TO REQUIRE STATEMENTS TO BE FILED BY THE TAXPAYER WITH RESPECT TO INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, AND PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO EXEMPT INTEREST PAYMENTS OF $100 OR LESS FROM THE WITHOLDING REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE TARGETED RATE SCHEDULES TO REPLACE THE ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUTS ENACTED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 1981, SO AS TO REDISTRIBUTE BENEFITS OF TAX CUTS TO THOSE EARNING LESS THAN $50,000. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE FOR INDEXING OF VALUE ASSETS SUBJECT TO CAPITAL GAINS TAXES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961, BY STRIKING SECTIONS 207 AND 208 WHICH LIMIT BUSINESS DEPRECIATION TAX BREAKS AND THE USE OF THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22(CONTINUED) TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO REQUIRE INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES TO INCLUDE DISALLOWED INTANGIBLE DRILLING COSTS IN THE BASIS OF THE PROPERTY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PLACE A LIMITED TIME ON THE INCREASE IN THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 8 TO 16 CENTS A PACK. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AFFIRM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961 IS NOT GERMANE. THE THURMOND AMENDMENT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES AND INCREASES THE EXCISE TAX ON DISTILLED SPIRITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS WHICH INCREASE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE SECTION 275, INCREASING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAXES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING SOME $400 MILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING $1.5 BILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY DEFERING THE JULY 1983 10 PERCENT TAX CUT FOR COUPLES EARNING OVER $78, 700 PER YEAR UNTIL THE FEDERAL BUDGET IS BALANCED; REDUCING THE CUT FOR THOSE MAKING LESSING THAN $78,700 BUT MORE THAN $46,500 PER YEAR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT IF, AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR THE AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND (INCLUDING FUNDS COLLECTED DURING SUCH FISCAL YEAR BUT NOT YET TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND) EXCEEDS $5 MILLION, THE RATE OF TAX IMPOSED ON FUEL USED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL AVIATION UNDER SECTION 4041(C)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE 8 1/2 CENTS PER GALLON. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE $20 BILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION'S AIRPORT AND AIRWAY SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO RECOMMITT H.R. 4961, AND REPORT BACK FORTHWITH WITH TITLE IV, THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT (SEE ROLLCALL 2230) DELETED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO CONFIRM THE CHAIR'S RULING THAT THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961 IS GERMANE. THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT PROVIDES $20 BILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION'S AIRPORT AND AIRWAY SYSTEM AND HAD BEEN ATTACHED TO THE FINANCE BILL IN COMMITTEE. (RULING CONFIRMED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO A REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4961, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-20TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 92 TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS IN THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT REPORTING LEGISLATION TO ACHIEVE THE $107.2 BILLION IN REVENUES REQUIRED UNDER THE RESOLUTION, RATHER THAN IMPOSE NEW, REGRESSIVE TAXES ON AMERICAN TAXPAYERS, THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SHOULD (1) DEFER THE THIRD YEAR OF THE KEMP-ROTH INDIVIDUAL RATE REDUCTION UNTIL THE CURRENT BUDGET CRISIS HAS PASSED AND INTEREST RATES HAVE DROPPED TO AFFORDABLE LEVELS, OR (2) REPEAL THE THIRD YEAR OF KEMP-ROTH INDIVIDUAL RATE REDUCTION AND REPLACE IT WITH A FISCALLY PRUDENT TAX CUT WHICH DISTRIBUTES BENEFITS FAIRLY TO ALL WORKING AND MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S.Con.Res. 92 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-20TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 92 TO REDUCE THE DEFICITS TO $107.9 BILLION IN 1983, $58.4 BILLION IN 1984, AND $28.5 BILLION IN 1985. THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ACHEIVE THESE GOALS BY ELIMINATING THE JULY 1983 TAX CUT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S.Con.Res. 92 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-03-30TO AMEND THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AMOUNTS DEDUCTED BY ANY MEMBER FOR LIVING EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO ANY TAXABLE YEAR SHALL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT WHICH RESULTS IN A REDUCTION OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX OF MORE THAN $5,000 FOR THAT MEMBER; AND THAT NO LATER THAN MAY 15 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR EACH MEMBER OF CONGRESS, INCLUDING NONVOTING DELEGATES, SHALL CAUSE TO APPEAR IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD A COPY OF ANY AND ALL FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FILED BY HIMSELF OR HERSELF, EITHER SEPARATELY OR JOINTLY FILED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27,28H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-03-30TO AMEND THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT REPEALS THE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 RELATING TO STATE LEGISLATORS' TRAVEL EXPENSES AWAY FROM HOME, AND WHICH WAS A PART OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27,28H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-03-30TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409, A BILL MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO LIMIT THE DEDUCTION OF LIVING EXPENSES BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, AND IT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS SUCH DEDUCTION WITHOUT SUBSTANTIATION OF SUCH EXPENSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-12-16TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4717, A BILL AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION OF SECTION 402 (B)(3) OF THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ACT OF 1980 TO FURTHER DEFER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AS INCOME OF LIFO INVENTORY AMOUNTS. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT PLACES A LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST THAT CAN BE IMPUTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER SECTION 483 OF THE CODE ON CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROPERTY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4717 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-12-16TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4717, A BILL AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION OF SECTION 402(B)(3) OF THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ACT OF 1980 TO FURTHER DEFER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AS INCOME OF LIFO INVENTORY AMOUNTS. THE HART AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOW ACT TO IMPOSE A BAN ON THE IMPORT OF LIBYAN OIL INTO THE UNITED STATES; THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ACTIVELY URGE ALL NATIONS, INCLUDING OUR EUROPEAN ALLIES AND JAPAN, TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COOPERATION AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, AND COORDINATE INTERNATIONAL MEASURES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TOTAL PROHIBITION OF ALL IMPORTS OF LIBYAN OIL, IN ORDER TO BRING TO THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE END THE INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST (CONTINUED) PRACTICES OF THE CURRENT LIBYAN REGIME. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4717 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-12-16TO PASS H.R. 5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5159 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO AGREE TO THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R.5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A FEW TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE COMMITTEE BILL S. 1957, AND IT DELETES ONE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD LIMIT FUTURE BORROWING BY THE BLACK LUNG TRUST FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1957 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO AMEND THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. THIS AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT RELATING TO TRAVEL EXPENSES WHILE AWAY FROM HOME. IT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PRESCRIBE AMOUNTS DEDUCTIBLE UNLESS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS SUBSTANTITATES HIS EXPENSES ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 162(A). THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A FEW TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE COMMITTEE BILL S. 1957, AND IT DELETES ONE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD LIMIT FUTURE BORROWING BY THE BLACK LUNG TRUST FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1957 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-12-07TO PASS S.RES.238 RETAINING THE DEDUCTIBILITY FROM PERSONAL TAXES OF INTEREST PAID ON RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES. (MOTION (CONTINUED) ASSED)S.Res. 238 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE EXON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT REDUCES THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT PROVIDED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 IF CERTAIN ECONOMIC GOALS ARE NOT ATTAINED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-09-28TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE HART AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL THE FEDERAL BUDGET IS BALANCED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-08-03TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4242, ECONOMIC RECOVRY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-08-03TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4242, ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-07-29TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT WOULD REDUCE PERSONAL INCOME TAX BY 25% OVER THREE YEARS, PROVIDE FOR INDEXING, AND ECOURAGE INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY AMENDING SECTION 103 OF THE IRS OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE POLLUTION CONTROL OR WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-07-27TO TABLE NUNN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT WOULD INSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION FILED BY INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WITH THE IRS AND INSURE THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE CRIMINAL LAWS AND THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-07-27TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY REDUCING THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT IF CERTAIN ECONOMIC GOALS ARE NOT ATTAINED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-07-17TO AMEND THE DURENBERGER AMEND TO H. J. RES. 266 STRIKING THE SECTION RELATING TO INCREASE IN INVESTMENT CREDIT ON USED PROPERTY, BY PROMOTING CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS BY REDUCING THE CORPORATE TAX RATE ON THE FIRST $50,000 OF TAXABLE INCOME IN TWO PHASES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-17TO TABLE THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 TO REDUCE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-07-16TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY INDEXING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO INSURE THAT INFLATION WILL NOT RESULT IN TAX INCREASES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266, TO INCREASE CAPITAL GAINS DEDUCTION TO 70 PERCENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 266, THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 PROVIDING FOR REDUCTIONS AND REDUCED REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1981-1984 AND A REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES OF 5 PERCENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1981, OF AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982, AND AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT ON JULY 1, 1983, WHICH PROVIDES FOR BORROWING BY THE OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND FROM THE DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND OR HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-05-12TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 19 TO SET REVENUE FIGURES AT HIGHER LEVELS TO ACCOMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE TAX CUT IN FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S.Con.Res. 19 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7956, MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7956 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-25TO CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO PROMULGATE ANY POLICY OR REGULATION WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS TO PRIVATE, RELIGIOUS, OR CHURCH OPERATED SCHOOLS, AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO DISQUALIFY ANY POLITICALLY NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION FROM AN EXEMPTION AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTING VOTER GUIDES RELATING TO ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-08-19TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE IRS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ALLEGEDLY NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL DEREGULATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5409, ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON WARTIME RELOCATION AND INTERNMENT OF CIVILIANS TO STUDY ANY WRONGS COMMITTED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9066. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5409 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7477, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE A THREE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TAXES WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7477 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4968, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT IN CERTAIN CASES THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CEASES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CONTINUES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4968 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-05-06TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE REVENUES BY $13.9 BILLION, BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $13.3 BILLION, AND OUTLAYS BY $14 BILLION, MAKE NO PROVISION FOR A REVISED 1980 BUDGET, AND ASSUME A TAX CUT OF $32 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-04-30TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $1.1 BILLION AND OUTLAYS BY $700 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM INCREASES, TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF $400 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS FOR CONSULTANTS, PRINTING, AND FILM PROCUREMENT, AND TO INCREASE REVENUES BY $800 MILLION TO REFLECT FOREIGN OIL TAX CREDIT REFORM. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-26TO PASS H.R. 5741, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND TO EXEMPT INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-26TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, THAT RESTRICTS USE OF TAX EXEMPT MORTGAGE BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5043, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY, AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5043 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO AGREE TO H. RES. 517, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, PROVIDING THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND EXEMPTING INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 517 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-03-12TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX FOR THE FIRST 1,000 BARRELS OF OIL PRODUCED A DAY BY AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-02-27TO TABLE HOWARD MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, NOT TO ACCEPT ANY SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN ANY CREDIT, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER TAX TREATMENT RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, OR USE OF GASOHOL WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A DIMINUTION OF THE AMOUNT OF TAXES APPROPRIATED TO THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-02-20TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES IN THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, IMPOSING A WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN PARTS 1, 2, AND 4 OF THE TITLE II OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-02-20TO TABLE D'AMOURS MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 3919. (SEE RC 60) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-02-05TO AGREE TO H. RES. 544, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5507, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR ANY WEEK BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 544 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-18TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO ACCEPT SENATE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 3919, CRUDE OIL WINDFALL PROFIT TAX, THAT WOULD REPEAL THE ESTATE TAX CARRYOVER BASIS PROVISIONS OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-10-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5224, CONTINUING THE EXISTING PROHIBITION ON THE ISSUANCE OF FRINGE BENEFIT REGULATIONS THROUGH 1980. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5224 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-19TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 186, THE SECOND BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE LATTA AMENDMENT REDUCES TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM $632.6 BILLION TO $594.8 BILLION;PROVIDES FOR A $20 BILLION TAX CUT AND A DEFICIT OF $19.9 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 186 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 4393, THE TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF TREASURY APPROPRIATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COLLECTION OF ANY UNDERPAYMENT OF ANY TAX IMPOSED BY THE IRS UNLESS THE CONDUCT OF IRS EMPLOYEES COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4392 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-06-28TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3919 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HAVE PROVIDED FOR A PLOWBACK ENERGY INVESTMENT CREDIT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY INCREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX BY DECREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WOULD BE EXEMPTED FROM TIER ONE EACH MONTH FROM 1.50 TO 1.25 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 3919 THAT REDUCES THE TAX RATE FROM 70% TO 60%, TAXES THE REVENUE FROM MARGINAL WELLS UNDER THE TIER TWO RATE RETURN RATHER THAN THE TIER ONE RATE ENDS THE TAX ON UPPER TIER OIL AT THE END OF 1990, AND ENDS THE TAX ON NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL AT THE END OF 1990. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3919 THAT PROVIDE FOR A 70% TAX RATE OF ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUE YIELD ABOVE $16 A BARREL TO ENHANCE THE INCENTIVE FOR NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL ABOVE THE PRESIDENT'S ORIGINAL PROPOSAL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-05-10TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 107 BY PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATES FOR INFLATION IN FISCAL 1979 AND A TEN PERCENT REDUCTION IN TAX RATES IN 1980. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-05-09TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107. THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE SETS 1980 BUDGET AUTHORITY AT $593.8 BILLION, OUTLAYS AT $523.4 BILLION, WITH A DEFICIT OF $15.2 BILLION. THE BURTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A BALANCED BUDGET BY REDUCING BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS BY THE AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE DEFENSE BUDGET AND DOE OVERHEAD COSTS AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AND INCREASING REVENUES BY $3 BILLION BY RECOMMENDING THE REPEAL OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-05-08TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107 THAT INCREASES REVENUES AND DECREASES THE DEFICIT BY $1.2 BILLION THROUGH REVISION OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-04-25TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-03-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3091, A BILL TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE BUSINESS EXPENSES OF STATE LEGISLATORS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3091 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-03-21TO PASS H.R. 2283, A BILL AMENDING THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT AND EXTENDING THE COUNCIL'S AUTHORITY TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AMEND H.R. 2283, A BILL TO EXTEND THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL, BY EXTENDING THE COUNCIL FOR ONE YEAR RATHER THAN THE PROPOSED TWO YEARS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REGIONAL HEARINGS AND ENLISTS THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN MONITORING THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORTS ON H.R. 4018, H.R. 5146, H.R. 5037, H.R. 5289 AND H.R. 5263. THESE FIVE ENERGY CONFERENCE REPORTS DEAL WITH ENERGY TAX REFORM, UTILITY RATE REFORM, NATURAL GAS PRICING, COAL CONVERSION, AND RELATED ISSUES OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AND REFORM.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-13TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1432, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HOUSE AGREEMENT TO H.R. 8533 AND THE SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H.R. 8533 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN STATES THAT CONDUCT STATE-WIDE BINGO GAMES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, WHICH DEALS WITH CERTAIN NAVIGATION DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AUTHORIZES THE REPLACEMENT OF LOCKS AND DAM 26 ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND PROVIDES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF INLAND WATERWAY USER TAXES.H.Res. 1432 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12050 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES INSIST ON HOUSE LANGUAGE THAT EXTENDS THE BILL TO COVER TUITION PAID TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. H.R. 12050 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-10-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 9893, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY.H.R. 9893 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-12TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 13511, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1978, TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE (NUNN-CHILES-BELLMONROTH) AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 5% ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUT FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1980 THROUGH 1983, PROVIDED THAT THE NATIONAL OUTLAYS INCREASE BY NO MORE THAN 1% ANUALLY, AND PROVIDED THAT THERE IS A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 1982.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 13488, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE TAXATION OF THE EARNED INCOME OF AMERICANS WORKING ABROAD.H.R. 13488 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1342, A RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE HOUSE WILL CONCUR, WITH AMENDMENTS, IN TWO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1337, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, ETC.H.Res. 1342 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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