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Michael F. Doyle on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers304 votes · 57.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,670 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 304 of them counted toward the score above: 183 toward “Military expansion” and 121 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 1,366 did not count: 1,352 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 14 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
1996-01-24National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996 — S.1124 BY THURMOND (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY JUSTICE AMENDMENTS OF 1995 CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY ACT MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MILITARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1995 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 PANAMA CANAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1995 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-106, APPROVED 2/10/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1124, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND TO PRESCRIBE PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE ARMED FORCES.)S. 1124 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
1996-01-05National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996 — S.1124 BY THURMOND (R-SC) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON S. 1124 BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EXCEPT THAT ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS HAS THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY OPEN OR CLOSED MEETING.)S. 1124 · 104th Congress · Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1996-01-03National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996 — H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 12/28/95) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING TO OVERRIDE, THE HOUSE SUSTAINED THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 1530, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY STRENGTHS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · Passage, the Objections of the President NotwithstandingNayMilitary restraint
1995-12-15Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996 — H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 12/28/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1530, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FOR DEFENSE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, AND TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE ARMED FORCES.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
1995-12-14Deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Bosnia — H.RES.306 BY HAMILTON (D-IN) -- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN BOSNIA (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.RES. 306, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO BOSNIA.)H.Res. 306 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1995-12-13Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in Bosnia — H.RES.302 BY BUYER (R-IN) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN BOSNIA (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 302, RELATING TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN AND AROUND THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TO ENFORCE THE PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES TO THE CONFLICT IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA.)H.Res. 302 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1995-12-13To prohibit Federal funds from being used for deployment on the ground of U.S. Armed Forces in Bosnia — H.R.2770 BY DORNAN, ROBERT (R-CA) -- FEDERAL FUNDS USED FOR DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN BOSNIA, PROHIBITION (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.R. 2770, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDS FROM BEING USED FOR THE DEPLOYMENT ON THE GROUND OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AS PART OF ANY PEACEKEEPING OPERATION, OR AS PART OF ANY IMPLEMENTATION FORCE.)H.R. 2770 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary expansion
1995-12-13Providing for debate and consideration of three measures relating to U,S. troop deployments in Bosnia — H.RES.304 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2770, H.RES. 302, H.RES. 306 (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 304, PROVIDING FOR DEBATE AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE MEASURES RELATING TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN AND AROUND THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA.)H.Res. 304 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1995-11-17Prohibition on Funds for Bosnia Deployment — H.R.2606 BY HEFLEY (R-CO) -- USE OF DEFENSE FUNDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF GROUND FORCES IN BOSNIA, PROHIBITION (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2606, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FROM BEING USED FOR THE DEPLOYMENT ON THE GROUND OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AS PART OF ANY PEACEKEEPING OPERATION, OR AS PART OF ANY IMPLEMENTATION FORCE, UNLESS FUNDS FOR SUCH DEPLOYMENT ARE SPECIFICALLY APPROPRIATED BY LAW.)H.R. 2606 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary expansion
1995-11-16Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2126, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
1995-11-16Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (PUB. L. 104-61, APPROVED 12/1/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES INSIST ON THE INCLUSION OF LANGUAGE PROHIBITING OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT ON NEW CONTRACTS ON WHICH ALLOWABLE COSTS CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT INCLUDE PAYMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION AT A RATE IN EXCESS OF $200,000 PER YEAR.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · Recommit the Conference Report with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
1995-10-30Sense of Congress relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina — H.RES.247 BY BUYER (R-IN) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED FORCES TO BOSNIA (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. RES. 247, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ON THE GROUND IN THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TO ENFORCE A PEACE AGREEMENT.)H.Res. 247 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
1995-10-18Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG OF FLORIDA MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ON H.R. 2126, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1995-10-18Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (PUB. L. 104-61, APPROVED 12/1/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO REDUCE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CONFERENCE TOTAL SPENDING BY $3 BILLION COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT PROVIDED IN THE HOUSE BILL TO BE DERIVED FROM DELETING FUNDS FOR LOW PRIORITY "PROCUREMENT", "RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION" AND OTHER PROJECTS CONTAINED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATE BILLS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET: PROVIDED, THAT THE CONFEREES SHALL NOT REDUCE MILITARY PAY OR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE READINESS ACTIVITIES BELOW THE LEVELS PROVIDED IN THE HOUSE BILL. .)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayMilitary expansion
1995-10-17Extension of certain health and medical care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs — H.R.2353 BY HUTCHINSON (R-AR) -- VETERANS' BENEFITS, TITLE 38 U.S.C., AMENDMENT (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2353, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO EXTEND CERTAIN EXPIRING AUTHORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RELATING TO DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE.)H.R. 2353 · 104th Congress · On motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as amendedYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-29Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — (HOUSE DISAGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2126, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
1995-09-29Department of Defense Appropriationms, FY 1996 — H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY SECTION 8108 OF THE HOUSE BILL.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · Recommit the Conference Report with instructionsYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-21Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 1530 BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EXCEPT THAT ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS HAS THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-21Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996 — H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELLUMS MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACCOUNTS BE NOT LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED IN SECTION 301 OF H.R. 1530.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaMilitary expansion
1995-09-20Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996 — H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (PUB. L. 104-32, APPROVED 10/3/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1817, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1995-09-13Department of Defense Appropriationms, FY 1996 — H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG OF FLORIDA MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ON H.R. 2126, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION; PROVIDED THAT ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-13(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1995, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS REQUESTED, AUTHORIZED FOR, AND SPENT ON INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES BE DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.)H.R. 1655 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-09-13H.R.1655 BY COMBEST (R-TX) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING BY THREE PERCENT EXCEPT THAT AUTHORIZED FOR THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND.)H.R. 1655 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-09-08Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission — H.J.R.102 BY TEJEDA (D-TX) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J. RES. 102, DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION.)H.J.Res. 102 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1995-09-07Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2126, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1995-09-07(ON A DEMAND FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY CONTRACTORS FOR POLITICAL ADVOCACY.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-07(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATED FUNDS BY THREE PERCENT ACROSS-THE BOARD.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-09-07(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (OTHER THAN THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM FUND) BY LIMITING FUNDING TO NINETY PERCENT OF LAST YEAR'S LEVEL.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-09-07(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS IN DANGER.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-09-07(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WAS IN DANGER, OR IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL TREATMENT OR OTHER FACILITY OF THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, ANY COST INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH A PROCEDURE WAS REIMBURSED FROM PRIVATE FUNDS.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1995-09-07(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION APPROPRIATION BY $1 BILLION.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-09-07H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT APPROPRIATION BY $493 MILLION.)H.R. 2126 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-21Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1817, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
1995-06-21(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BY $50 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT BY 5 PERCENT ALL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTS AND THE NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-06-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR FAMILY HOUSING IN THE AIR FORCE BY $6.9 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD BY $2.6 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE HORN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $99 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-06-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $16 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-06-20H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY BY $10 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-06-16H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HERGER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BY $14 MILLION.)H.R. 1817 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1995-06-15Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1530, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1995-06-15Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELLUMS MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE $100 MILLION FOR IMPACT AID FOR SCHOOLAGED DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
1995-06-15(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING UNILATERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE START II TREATY; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $9 MILLION FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING RADIO FREQUENCY FREE ELECTION LASER PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES $28 MILLION FOR THE ADVANCED SUBMARINE COMBAT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT TARGETING SUPPORT SYSTEM TESTBED; ESTABLISHES NEW PROCEDURES WHEREBY THERE IS PLACED AN INCREASED RELIANCE ON PRIVATE SECTOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; AUTHORIZES EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHWEST BORDER STATES ANTI-DRUG INFORMATION SYSTEM; IMPROVES COMBAT READINESS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES FAMILY HEALTH PLAN SHOULD NOT BE TERMINATED; IMPLEMENTS UNIFORM COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES TREATMENT FACILITIES; ESTABLISHES COST REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR INDIRECT COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PRIVATE SECTOR WORK OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS; PROHIBITS THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE AVIATION TECHNICAL TEST CENTER WITH ANY OTHER AVIATION TESTING FACILITY UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER A REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS AND EVALUATED; REINSTATES CERTAIN APPLICATIONS OF THE BUY AMERICA ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION; ESTABLISHES AN ACCELERATED SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; AND MODIFIES THE EXISTING LAND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT OF THE HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modifiedYeaMilitary expansion
1995-06-15H.R.2491 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 FREEDOM TO FARM ACT OF 1995 THRIFT CHARTER CONVERSION ACT OF 1995 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT LAND WITHDRAWAL AMENDMENT ACT HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1995 CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRACTIC SOLIDARITY - LIBERTAD ACT OF 1995 HELIUM PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1995 POWER ADMINISTRATION ACT SLY PARK UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT VISITOR FACILITIES AND SERVICES ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATIVE CESSATION ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SURVEYING AND MAPPING EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1995 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 GSP RENEWAL ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DISMANTLING ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE CORPORATION ACT OF 1995 SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1995 BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT HELIUM ACT OF 1995 ARCTIC COASTAL PLAIN LEASING AND REVENUE ACT OF 1995 COLLBRAN PROJECT UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 THE MINING LAW REVENUE ACT OF 1995 PUBLIC WORKS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 WORK OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 12/6/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS AT OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICAL FACILITIES. .)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1995-06-15H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TRITIUM PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES FROM $100 MILLION TO $50 MILLION.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLINARI AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES THE APPLICABILITY OF THE EXISTING STEWART B. MCKINNEY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT WHICH GIVES ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS FIRST PREFERENCE TO ACQUIRE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY SO THAT IT WOULD NOT APPLY TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT CLOSED MILITARY BASES.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-06-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO USE INMATES PROVIDED BY STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONS FACILITIES TO PERFORM CERTAIN WORK ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1995-06-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE BERMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A NEW DEFENSE EXPORT LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE POMBO AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS OR GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT BAN ROTC PROGRAMS OR THAT PREVENT THEIR STUDENTS FROM ENROLLING IN ROTC PROGRAMS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1995-06-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT REQUIRING A REDUCTION IN THE U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES IF THOSE COUNTRIES FAIL TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP COVER THE NONPERSONNEL COSTS OF U.S TROOPS STATIONED IN THOSE NATO COUNTRIES; PROVIDING FOR ALLIED NATIONS TO COVER SPECIFIED PERCENTAGES OF NONPERSONNEL COSTS, BEGINNING WITH 18.75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 37.5 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, 56.25 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AND 75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; FOR EACH PERCENTAGE POINT THAT THE ALLIED CONTRIBUTION IS LESS THAN THE PERCENTAGE GOAL SPECIFIED, U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES WOULD BE REDUCED BY 1,000 IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR; AND GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE THESE REQUIREMENTS IF HE DECLARES AN EMERGENCY.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO CUT $628 MILLION FROM THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (BMDO) TO THE LEVEL REQUESTED FOR THE BMDO BY THE ADMINISTRATION; ALLOCATING $150 MILLION OF FUNDS SAVED BY THIS REDUCTION TO INCREASE BY SEPTEMBER 1 THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL LIVING OFF-BASE IN HIGH COST AREAS OF THE COUNTRY; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINDER OF SAVED FUNDS FOR THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND/OR THE "BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR QUARTERS" IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL TO APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT THE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE (NMD) SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH THE 1972 ABM TREATY; AND PROVIDING THAT, IF ANY PROVISION AUTHORIZES A NON-COMPLIANT NMD SYSTEM OR BREACH OF THE TREATY, SUCH PROVISION IS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE ABM TREATY WOULD BE AMENDED TO MAKE THE PROVISION TREATY COMPLIANT.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY THE "MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION; SIMPLIFYING ACQUISITION PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL COMMERCIAL ITEMS, NOT JUST THOSE WHICH COST LESS THAN $100,000 AS UNDER PRESENT LAW, WHILE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL BY THE HEAD OF THE AGENCY OF A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS; CONSOLIDATING THE CURRENT PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAWS WHICH PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF SENSITIVE PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR SUCH DISCLOSURE; REPEALING FEES OR TAXES TO BE PAID TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN SALES OF PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CIVILIAN AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS; AND REPLACING THE CURRENT TRIBUNALS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES AND BID PROTESTS WITH ONE BOARD, TO BE CHARGED WITH AN INCREASED USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-06-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY "THE MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-06-13(HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $533 MILLION FOR ADVANCED PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL B-2 BOMBERS.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-06-13H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE SPENDING OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM UNLESS RUSSIA TERMINATES ITS OFFENSIVE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS PROGRAM.)H.R. 1530 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1995-06-07H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO CONSULT WITH THE CONGRESS IN MOST CASES BEFORE COMITTING UNITED STATES FORCES TO IMMINENT HOSTILITIES.)H.R. 1561 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
1995-04-06Emergency Defense Supplemental Appropriations — H.R.889 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROVISION MEXICAN DEBT DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-6, APPROVED 4/10/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 889, MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE MILITARY READINESS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1995-03-28Emergency Defense Supplemental Appropriations — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIVINGSTON MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ON SENATE AMENDMENT NOS. 1, 2, 4, 8, AND 9, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1995-03-28Emergency Defense Supplemental Appropriations — H.R.889 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROVISION MEXICAN DEBT DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-6, APPROVED 4/10/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO FORM A CONFERENCE AGREEMENT THAT DOES NOT ADD TO THE NATIONAL DEFICIT IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND CUMULATIVELY THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1999.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1995-03-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING MARRIAGE AS THE FOUNDATION OF A SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY AND THAT OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS HAVE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES; STRIKES THE PROVISION IN TITLE I (TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE BLOCK GRANTS) REQUIRING STATES TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS AND REPLACES IT WITH (1) A REQUIREMENT TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK PREGNANCIES, (2) STRIKES THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES PROVIDE EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND HEALTH SERVICES TO MALE AND FEMALE TEENAGERS AS A MEANS OF REDUCING SUCH PREGNANCIES, AND (3) PROHIBITS STATES FROM USING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES; INCREASES REQUIRED WORK PARTICIPATION RATES IN TITLE I FOR ALL FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF A FISCAL YEAR FROM 4 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, FROM 4 PERCENT TO 15 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1997, FROM 8 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1998, FROM 12 PERCENT TO 25 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1999, AND FROM 17 PERCENT TO 27 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2000; PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM OVERRULING THE ABILITY OF STATES TO DETERMINE IN THEIR DEFINITIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WHAT IS PROPER HEALTH CARE FOR A CHILD; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD ESTABLISH EXPEDITED ADOPTION PROCEDURES AND ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FROM THEIR CHILD PROTECTION BLOCK GRANTS TOWARD ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME CHILDREN MUST SPEND IN FOSTER CARE; REQUIRES FAMILY AND SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION BLOCK GRANTS TO BE EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESIDING IN A STATE; LIMITS THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE'S AUTHORITY TO REQUEST SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING GRANTS UNDER HIS JURISDICTION TO WHAT "CAN REASONABLY BE REQUIRED"; ADDS CRIMINAL FORFEITURE AUTHORITY TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE AND AGRICULTURE IN PROSECUTING VIOLATORS OF THE FOOD STAMP ACT; CLARIFIES THE 10-YEAR PENALTY FOR WILLFULLY MISREPRESENTING RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE; STRIKES PROVISIONS IN TITLE VII (CHILD SUPPORT) THAT PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM GRANTING EXEMPTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS: (1) PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PATERNITY, MODIFICATION OF ORDERS, RECORDING ORDERS IN THE STATE REGISTRY, RECORDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT, OR EXPEDITED PROCESSING, (2) REQUIRES THE SECRETARY TO CONCLUDE THAT A NETWORK OF LOCAL DISBURSEMENT UNITS COSTS LESS AND TAKES LESS TIME THAN A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM IN ORDER TO SECURE APPROVAL, (3) REQUIRES STATES TO GIVE EMPLOYERS ONE ADDRESS TO SEND CHILD SUPPORT WITHHOLDING PAYMENTS FOR CENTRALIZED COLLECTION, AND MAKES A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND REQUIRES THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE DECEASED APPEAR ON DEATH CERTIFICATES.)H.R. 4 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modifiedDid not voteDirection not readable
1995-02-22Emergency Defense Supplemental Appropriations — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 889, MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE MILITARY READINESS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1995-02-22Emergency Defense Supplemental Appropriations — (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS SO AS TO ENSURE THAT DISCRETIONARY OUTLAYS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 THAT ARE MADE PURSUANT TO NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY DO NOT CAUSE DISCRETIONARY OUTLAYS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 (COMPUTED WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY EMERGENCY DESIGNATIONS) TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT CURRENTLY ALLOCATED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 602(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT PF 1974.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-22H.R.889 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROVISION MEXICAN DEBT DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-6, APPROVED 4/10/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THE $2.5 BILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION, RESCIND $2.2 BILLION IN PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED DEFENSE FUNDS, AND REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO MAKE THOSE CUTS ACCORDING TO THE SECRETARY'S OWN DETERMINATION OF THE LOWEST PRIORITY DEFENSE PROGRAMS, WHILE PROVIDING FOR 30 DAYS NOTICE BY THE SECRETARY TO, BUT NOT APPROVAL OF, THE CONGRESS FOR SUCH CUTS.)H.R. 889 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-16National Security Revitalization Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SKELTON MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT STRIKING THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE AS A COMPONENT OF MILITARY READINESS AND MAINTAINING THE 1996 NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM APPROPRIATION AT THE 1995 LEVEL UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE ARMED FORCES STAND IN READINESS TO CARRY OUT ASSIGNED MISSIONS AS REQUIRED.)H.R. 7 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-16(HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRICELLI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION MAKING THE NATO PARTICIPATION PROGRAM MANDATORY.)H.R. 7 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-15(HOUSE REJECTED THE MONTGOMERY SUBSTITUTE TO THE SKELTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE AMOUNT OBLIGATED FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT MADE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE ARMED FORCES ARE PROPERLY SIZED, EQUIPPED, HOUSED, AND STRUCTURED AND ARE READY TO CARRY OUT ASSIGNED MISSIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY.)H.R. 7 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-15(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES AS U.S. POLICY AN ORDER TO PRIORITY FOR MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS BY FIRST, ENSURING OPERATIONAL READINESS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND ACCOMPLISHING PROGRAMMED MODERNIZATION OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS; SECOND, UNDER SUCH MODERNIZATION, FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT AT THE EARLIEST DATE OF MORE EFFECTIVE THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE (TMD) SYSTEMS; AND, THIRD DEVELOPING AS SOON AS FUNDING IS AVAILABLE, A GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF DESTROYING BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 7 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1995-02-15H.R.7 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL SECURITY REVITALIZATION ACT NATO REVITALIZATION AND EXPANSION ACT OF 1995 (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT NEGOTIATIONS BEARING UPON MISSILE DEFENSES AND/OR THE VIABILITY OF THE ABM TREATY SHOULD BE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE 104TH CONGRESS HAS HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW THIS ISSUE.)H.R. 7 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable

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