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Thomas Joseph Downey on Climate & Energy

DemocratNY

Climate & Energy153 votes · 89.5/100 consistent
Climate actionFossil fuel priority

261 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Climate & Energy. 153 of them counted toward the score above: 132 toward “Climate action” and 21 toward “Fossil fuel priority”.

The other 108 did not count: 98 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
1977-09-19TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4544, THE BILL IMPROVING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER THE FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT. THE ERLENBORN SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF CLAIMS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BILL. AFTER THE ONE YEAR DEADLINE, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHALL DISCONTINUE THE PROGRAM, AND ALL CLAIMS WOULD BE FILED AND PAID PURSUANT TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS OF THE SEPARATE STATES.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6803, THE COMPREHENSIVE OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT.H.R. 6803 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-09-09TO PASS H.R. 6669, THE NATIONAL CLIMATE PROGRAM ACT OF 1977.H.R. 6669 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-09-09TO AGREE TO H. RES. 657, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 6796, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978 FOR CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF FOSSIL FUELS, SOLAR ENERGY, GEOTHERMAL ENERGY, AND NUCLEAR ENERGY.H.Res. 657 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-08-05TO AGREE TO THE AD HOC COMMITTEE AMENDMENT THAT DELETES FROM H.R. 8444 THE PROVISION EXEMPTING NEW PLANTS FROM THE OIL AND GAS USERS TAX IF SUCH PLANTS ARE ALSO EXEMPTED FROM THE COAL CONVERSION PROGRAM.H.R. 8444 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-07-15TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4287. THE SARASIN AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COAL AND FOR NON-COAL MINES.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-05-26TO PASS H.R. 6161.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-05-26TO AMEND THE PROVISION OF H.R. 6161 THAT RELATES TO POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES. THE DINGELL AMENDMENT RELAXES AUTO EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE AND NITROGEN OXIDE, AND CHANGES SOME OF THE PROVISIONS DEALING WITH CAR INSPECTION AND WARRANTY.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressNayClimate action
1977-05-26TO PASS AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE TO THE MODIFIED DINGELL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6161. THE PREYER AMENDMENT WOULD DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AUTO EMISSION STANDARDS UNTIL 1980 AND WOULD OFFER A WAIVER OF CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR VEHICLES OF A GROSS WEIGHT OF 3,000 POUNDS OR MORE. REPRESENTATIVE BROWN, MICH. ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 21, 1977 THAT HE WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED AS VOTING "YES" ON THIS ROLL CALL. HIS VOTE IN OUR FILES HAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN CHANGED FROM A "YES" TO AN "ANNOUNCED NO", AND THE VOTE TOTALS SHOWN IN THE CODEBOOK REFLECT THIS CHANGE.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1977-05-26THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6161.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-25TO AMEND H.R. 6161 BY ALLOWING THE EPA ADMINISTRATOR TO GRANT WAIVERS OF THE CLEAN AIR REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN STATES IF THOSE STATES HAVE A PROGRAM STRIVING FOR THE YEARLY REDUCTION OF OXIDANTS IN THE STATE UNTIL NATIONAL STANDARDS ARE MET.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressNayClimate action
1977-05-25TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED BY THE EMERY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 6161. THE BREAUX AMENDMENT ALLOWS STATES TO GRANT A 5% VARIANCE OF POLLUTION LEVELS IN CLASS I AND CLASS II AREAS FOR UP TO 18 DAYS A YEAR.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressNayClimate action
1977-05-25TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE BREAUX AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6161. THE MCKAY AMENDMENT ALLOWS STATES TO GRANT A 5% VARIANCE OF THE THREE HOUR TIME LIMIT ON SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSION STANDARDS IN CLASS II HIGH TERRAIN AREAS FOR UP TO 18 DAYS OF THE YEAR.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1977-05-25THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6161.H.R. 6161 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-24TO AGREE TO H. RES. 589, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 6161, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1977.H.Res. 589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. RES. 322, A RESOLUTION TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN THE HOUSE OFFICES.H.Res. 322 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-04-29TO SET ASIDE $300 MILLION IN OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASING RECEIPTS FOR THE FUNDING OF A PROGRAM FOR THE RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED MINES. SUCH ACTION WOULD TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE LEVYING OF RECLAMATION FEES ON MINED COAL.H.R. 2 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1977-04-28TO PASS H. RES. 523, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 2, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS.H.Res. 523 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-19TO PASS H.R. 5101, THE BILL AUTHORIZING OF $313 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.R. 5101 · 95th CongressYeaClimate action
1977-04-05TO PASS H.R. 3199 (SEE RC 128).H.R. 3199 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-02-09TO PASS H.R. 692, THE BILL AMENDING THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT AND SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958 SO AS TO INCREASE LOAN AUTHORIZATION AND SURETY BOND GUARANTEE AUTHORITY.H.R. 692 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3147, TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT.S. 3149 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-09-27TO PASS H.R. 14496, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT PLANS AND FACILITIES FOR THE RECOVERY OF ENERGY AND OTHER RESOURCES FROM DISCARDED MATERIALS. ALSO TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED MATERIALS AND FOR THE REGULATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE.H.R. 14496 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-09-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 14418, TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO COMPENSATE PERSONS WHO SUFFERED LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM PREDATION BY ENDANGERED SPECIES, SPECIFICALLY WITH REGARD TO THE EASTERN TIMBER WOLF IN MINNESOTA.H.R. 14418 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-15TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE BUTLER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10498. THE PREYER SUBSTITUTE ALLOWS THE EPA TO REPRESENT ITSELF IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN COURTS OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION, BUT RESERVES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CONTROL OF APPELLATE LITIGATION. THE BUTLER AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE RETAINED JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CONTROL OVER ALL EPA LITIGATION.H.R. 10498 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 10498, BY FREEZING CURRENT AUTO EMISSION STANDARDS THROUGH 1979, REDUCING THE LEVELS DURING 1980-81 TO THE CURRENT CALIFORNIA STANDARDS, REQUIRING THE FULL 90% REDUCTION FOR CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBONS BEGINNING IN 1982, WITH NITROGEN OXIDE STANDARDS TO BE SET BY THE EPA.H.R. 10498 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1976-09-09TO AMEND H.R. 14496, BY EXTENDING UNTIL 1982 CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF FACILITIES IN AIR QUALITY CONTROL REGIONS EXCEEDING NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.H.R. 14496 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1976-08-04TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 391, FEDERAL COAL LEASING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1975.S. 391 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-08-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1430, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 10498, TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT.H.Res. 1430 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-08-03TO PASS H.R. 12944, TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR 6 MONTHS.H.R. 12944 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-06-29TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1221, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 13555, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL METAL AND NONMETALLIC MINE SAFETY ACT AND TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNCTIONS UNDER THE COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1969.H.Res. 1221 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-06-03TO PASS H.R. 9560, THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1976.H.R. 9560 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-06-03TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE CLEVELAND AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, TO H. R. 9560, THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AMENDMENTS OF 1976. THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT LIMITS DREDGING AND FILL MATERIAL PERMIT REGULATION TO NAVIGABLE WATERS AND ADJACENT WETLANDS, AUTHORIZES ISSUANCE OF GENERAL PERMITS, AUTHORIZES STATE PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPORTANT AREAS, AND EXCLUDES NORMAL FARMING OPERATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES FROM REGULATION.H.R. 9560 · 94th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1976-05-19TO AGREE TO AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 13350. THE BROWN AMENDMENTS DELETE THE PROVISIONS IN THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS TO CREATE CERTAIN POSITIONS IN ERDA WHILE RETAING THE $116 MILLION APPROPRIATION TO BE REDISTRIBUTED AS $56 MILLION FOR SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING, $56 MILLION FOR OTHER SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS, AND $4.2 MILLION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH.H.R. 13350 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1976-05-19TO AGREE TO AMENDMENTS TO THE BROWN (CALIF.) AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE JEFFORDS AMENDMENTS, TO H.R. 13350, ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977. THE ANDERSON AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE INCREASED AUTHORIZATION ONLY FOR OTHER SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS BY $56 MILLION. (SEE RC 281)H.R. 13350 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1976-05-04TO PASS H.R. 12704, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION.H.R. 12704 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-05-04TO AMEND H.R. 12704, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, BY REQUIRING THAT RULES OR REGULATIONS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR DEMONSTRATION BE SUBJECT TO CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL.H.R. 12704 · 94th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1976-05-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11505, AS AMENDED, THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH, AND SANCTUARIES ACT AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977.H.R. 11505 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-03-11TO PASS H.R. 3981, AMENDING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972 TO AUTHORIZE AND ASSIST THE COASTAL STATES TO STUDY , PLAN FOR, MANAGE, AND CONTROL THE IMPACT OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION WHICH AFFECTS THE COASTAL ZONE.H.R. 3981 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1976-03-02TO AMEND H.R. 10760 BY STRIKING THE SECTION PROVIDING BLACK LUNG BENEFITS TO WIDOWS OF MINERS KILLED IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES AFTER 17 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT IN SUCH MINES.H.R. 10760 · 94th CongressNayDirection not readable
1976-03-02TO PASS H.R. 1056, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 10760, THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS REFORM ACT INCREASING THE COMPENSATION FOR COAL MINERS.H.R. 1056 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-01-21TO AMEND H.R. 6721,THE FEDERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920,BY ADDING LANGUAGE TO PROTECT NATIONAL RECREATIONS AREAS FROM ANY FUTURE COAL MINING.H.R. 6721 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-12-15TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 622, ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT, EXCEPT FOR PROVISIONS SETTING UP AN ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES FOR LOW-COST SULFUR COAL MINES.S. 622 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-12-15TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE STAGGERS MOTION TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.622, THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION BILL, EXCEPT FOR THE PROVISIONS 1) SETTING UP AN ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND 2) PROVIDING FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING LOW-SULFUR COAL MINES.S. 622 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-11-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8841, A BILL TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-10-09TO PASS H.R. 8841.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUIRE PRIVATE APPLICATORS TO BE LICENSED BY THE STATES AND TO COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAMS PRIOR TO THEIR CERTICATION, BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY REQUIRING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO HAVE THE CONCURRENCE OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE BEFORE HE ISSUES NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF A PESTICIDE REGISTRATION.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1975-10-03TO AMEND H.R. 8841 BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION THAT EXTENDS THE PRESENT PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR, INSTEAD OF ALTERING EXISTING LAW BY REQUIRING THE EPA TO SEEK AND PUBLISH THE VIEWS OF THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT BEFORE BANNING A PESTICIDE.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-10-03TO AMEND THE BROWN OF CALIF. AMENMENT TO H.R. 8841, A BILL TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT FOR ONE YEAR. THE BROWN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE EXTENDS THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT THERETO WOULD GIVE THE SEC'Y OF AGRIC. VETO POWER OVER ANY DECISIONS MADE ON THE BANNING OF INSECTICIDE.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1975-09-26TO AGREE THAT THE COMMITTEE NOW RISE, WHILE CONSIDERING H.R. 8841, A BILL EXTENDING AND AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-09-26TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 8841, A BILL EXTENDING AND AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT.H.R. 8841 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 7014 BY ADDING A NEW TITLE TO AID INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COAL GASIFICATION AND LIQUIFICATION.H.R. 7014 · 94th CongressNayClimate action
1975-07-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3130, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES THEREIN WITH RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.H.R. 3130 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-06-24TO AMEND A AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8122, PROPOSING TO ADD $23 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR ERDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING A FURTHER $64 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE.H.R. 8122 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-06-19TO AMEND H.R. 6860, A BILL TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, BY SEEKING TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS BASED ON A 5-YEAR AMORTIZATION ON "QUALIFIED SOLAR ENERGY MANUFACTURING GACILITES."H.R. 6860 · 94th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1975-04-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3130, AMENDING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES THEREIN WITHIN RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.H.R. 3130 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1975-03-18TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY DELETING LANGUAGE EXEMPTING ANTHRACITE COAL MINES FROM COVERAGE OF THE NEW LAW IF THEY WERE ALREADY COVERED BY STATE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-03-18TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY PROHIBITING COAL STRIP MINING ON NATIONAL GRASSLANDS.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-03-17TO AMEND H.R. 25 BY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS FOR SURFACE COAL MINING ON SLOPES OF 20 DEGREES OR MORE.H.R. 25 · 94th CongressYeaClimate action
1975-03-14TO AGREE TO H. RES. 304, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 25, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE SEC'Y OF THE INTERIOR AND THE STATES WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS AND THE ACQUISTION AND RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED MINES.H.Res. 304 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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