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Robert Kenneth Dornan

Robert Kenneth Dornan on Trade

RepublicanCA

Trade156 votes · 62.2/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

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

216 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 156 of them counted toward the score above: 81 toward “Free trade” and 75 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 60 did not count: 50 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 10 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
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaProtectionist
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressNayFree trade
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayFree trade
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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-05TO PASS H R 1460. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressNayFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressYeaFree trade
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
1982-12-17TO PASS H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-12-17TO AMEND H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. THE DE LUGO AMENDMENT IMPOSES A TARIFF RATE QUOTA ON THE AMOUNT OF BULK RUM THAT COULD ENTER THE UNITED STATES DUTY FREE FROM ELIGIBLE CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressNayFree trade
1982-12-15TO AMEND H.R. 5133, A BILL ESTABLISHING DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT EXEMPTS JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURES FROM REQUIREMENTS IF THE BALANCE OF TRADE DEFICIT WITH JAPAN DECLINED BASED ON THE RATIO OF THE AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS BALANCE OF TRADE TO THE DEFICIT IN GOODS AND SERVICES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5133 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO PASS H.R. 6838 AS AMENDED (SEE ROLL CALL 378). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6838, A BILL LIFTING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON THE SOVIET UNION. THE BROOMFIELD MOTION RECOMMMITS H.R. 6838 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT RESCINDS IN 90 DAYS THE EXPORT CONTROLS ON OIL AND GAS TRANSMISSION, REFINING, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY DESTINED FOR THE SOVIET UNION, PROVIDED THAT WITHIN THE 90 DAYS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NOT USING FORCED LABOR ON CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6867, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE TARIFF AND TRADE CHANGES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 6867 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 287, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION VOLUNTARY CODE ON INFANT FORMULA. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.J.Res. 287 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-05-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 238, TO APPROVE A CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Con.Res. 238 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-12-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 598, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO LIMIT THE IMPORTATION OF AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 598 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1980-11-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 376, RELATIVE TO JAPAN UNITED STATES TRADE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 376 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-25TO PASS H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-09-25TO AMEND H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS AND THE DOLLAR EQUIVALENT THEREOF MADE AVAILABLE IN THIS RESOLUTION BY 10%. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-09-25TO AMEND H. RES. 601, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY STATING IT IS A U.S. POLICY THAT THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUND, OR BE GIVEN OFFICIAL OR OBSERVER STATUS AT A MEETING SPONSORED BY THE FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF S. 2271, A SENATE PASSED BILL SIMILAR TO H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, AND INSERT THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 7244. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2271 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO PASS H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-09-18TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 367, DISAPPROVING THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO INDIA OF URANIUM FOR THE TARAPUR ATOMIC POWER STATION PURSUANT TO EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION XSNM 1569.H.Con.Res. 367 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, PROHIBITING PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION FROM BECOMING A MEMBER IN THE IMF OR HAVING OBSERVER OR OFFICIAL STATUS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, A BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, RESTRICTING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZED SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE REVENUES OF THE U.S. ARE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE TOTAL OF ITS EXPENDITURES FOR ONE FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1980-07-30TO PASS H. J. RES. 589, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR THE EXPORT IMPORT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 589 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-07-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1916, AUTHORIZING OPERATIONS BY THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 1916 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-05-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-04-17TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-03-06TO PASS H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING PAYMENTS TO THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, OR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND WHICH EXCEED 90% OF THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL SO LONG AS THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF THE PERSONNEL OF THAT INSTITUTION EXCEED BY 10% OR MORE THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF PERSONNEL IN COMPARABLE U.S. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM $445 MILLION TO $180 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE U.S. SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FROM $2.749 BILLION TO $1.650 BILLION, AND REDUCING THE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FROM $700 MILLION TO $600 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE U.S. IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FOR ANY ASSISTANCE TO ANY NONMEMBER NATION. THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT PROHIBITED FUNDS BEING USED TO AID CUBA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1980-02-19TO PASS H.R. 2492, TO CORRECTING AN ANOMALY IN THE RATE OF DUTY APPLICABLE TO ARTICLES OF APPAREL IN WHICH FEATHERS OR DOWNS ARE USED AS FILLING AND TO EXTEND UNTIL JUNE 30, 1984 THE DUTY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CRUDE FEATHERS AND DOWNS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2492 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-01-24TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 204, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 204 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-12-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3352, PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3352 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-11-14TO PASS H.R. 2727, MODIFING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING QUOTAS ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN MEAT, AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN SUCH QUOTAS CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-11-14TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2727, MEAT IMPORT QUOTAS, BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM ACCESS LEVEL FOR IMPORTED MEAT TO 1.3 BILLION POUNDS. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT INCREASED THE MINIMUM LEVEL FROM 1.2 BILLION TO 1.25 BILLION POUNDS ANNUALLY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-09-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 737, A BILL PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO REGULATE EXPORTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 737 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-25TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY REMOVING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF ALASKAN CRUDE OIL TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME QUANTITY OF CRUDE OIL IS BEING EXPORTED FROM AN ADJACENT FOREIGN COUNTRY TO THE U.S. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-09-21TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE DORNAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. THE PREYER AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EXPORT LICENSING INFORMATION AND MAKES INFORMATION ON SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AFTER JUNE 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY LIMITING U.S. EXPORTS OF CATTLE HIDES TO REASONABLE LEVELS UNTIL FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WHO HAVE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS RESUME REASONABLE LEVEL OF EXPORTS OR UNTIL SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES BECOME AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC USERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY ESTABLISHING A PETITION PROCEDURE TO ALLOW USERS OF METALLIC MATERIALS CAPABLE OF BEING RECYCLED TO REQUEST HEARINGS ON THE MONITORING OR CONTROL OF EXPORTS OF SUCH MATERIALS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ACQUISITION OF RECORDS RELATING TO ANY ACTION CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXPORT CONTROLS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R.4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT PARTICULAR ATTENTION BE GIVEN TO THE DIFFICULTY OF DEVISING EFFECTIVE SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT A COUNTRY THAT POSES A THREAT TO U. S. SECURITY FROM DIVERTING CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO MILITARY USE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY STRIKING THE INDEXING PROVISIONS IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING NEW MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES LANGUAGE STATING THAT EXPORT CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED FOR GOODS WHICH WOULD TRANSFER MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO COUNTRIES TO WHICH EXPORTS ARE CONTROLLED AND REQUIRING THAT THE INITIAL LIST OF SUCH TECHNOLOGIES BE COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED BY OCTOBER 1, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-07-25TO AGREE TO H. RES. 317, DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO ROMANIA. (MOTION FAILED)H.Res. 317 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-07-23THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-07-11TO PASS H.R. 4537, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRADE AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4537 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-02-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 37, A BILL THAT AMENDS P.L. 96-630 BY REPEALING THE GENERAL SUMMARY PROVISION ON FINANCIAL PRIVACY.(MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 37 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3447, THE BILL STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ECONOMY THROUGH INCREASED FOREIGN SALES OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.S. 3447 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
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
1978-10-12TO PASS H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978, BY SETTING THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF MEAT IMPORTS AT 739 MILLION POUNDS PER YEAR RATHER THAN 1.2 BILLION POUNDS PER YEAR.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 10584, THE BILL DESIGNED TO STRENGHTHEN THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH INCREASED SALES ABROAD OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS.H.R. 10584 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-14TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 9214 TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 4 AND 7 OF THE BILL. H.R. 9214 IS THE BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCING FACILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). THE SENATE AMENDMENTS IN QUESTION WOULD INSTRUCT THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMF TO OPPOSE ANY IMF LOANS TO NATIONS PROVIDING AID OR ASSISTANCE TO TERRORISTS, AND WOULD MANDATE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1981.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 5265, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR.H.R. 5265 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-08TO PASS H.R. 11711, THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-08TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11711 THAT WOULD EXTEND COVERAGE TO WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 40 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 104 WEEKS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF, AS WELL AS WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 26 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 52 WEEKS PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF. H.R. 11711 IS THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO PASS H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY REQUIRING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE SALE OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND NUCLEAR PRACTICES OF THE COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRANSACTIONS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT ENDORSE CERTAIN PRINCIPLES OF FAIR AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO ANY COUNTRY WHOSE GOVERNMENT HAS ENGAGED IN A CONSISTENT PATTERN OF GROSS VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157, THE BILL AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS. THE LONG (MD) AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF A COMMODITY UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE COMMODITY IS NOT IN SURPLUS IN THE UNTITED STATES AND ITS IMPORTATION WOULD NOT THREATEN U.S. FIRMS MANUFACTURING A SIMILAR OR COMPETING PRODUCT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE BINGHAM MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT CREDITS TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITHOUT PRESIDENTIAL CONSENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN TRANSACTIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-06-02THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PERMITTING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GUARANTEE, INSURE, OR EXTEND CREDIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SO LONG AS IT IS ALSO GUARANTEEING, INSURING OR EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY COMMUNIST COUNTRY.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-06-01THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H. RES. 238, THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD TRY TO OBTAIN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON IMPORTS OF U.S.-PROCESSED FRUITS, JUICES AND VEGETABLES.H.Res. 238 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-05-22TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 555, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF NONDISCRIMINATORY ("MOST-FAVORED-NATION") TREATMENT OF TRADE WITH THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC.H.Con.Res. 555 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-04-11TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1978.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-02-24TO PASS H.R. 9179.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179 BY PROHIBITING OPIC FROM OFFERING ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROJECTS EXPANDING THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF CROPS OF PALM OIL, SUGAR OR CITRUS FRUITS FOR EXPORT IN COMPETITION WITH THE SAME U.S. CROPS.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, BY PROHITING OPIC LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA UNLESS THE HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO PASS H.R. 9214.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AGREE TO A TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9214. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT SETS FORTH THE SALARIES OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. THE NEAL AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable

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