| 1998-05-20 | To modify provisions relating to industry payments. — (SENATE TABLED KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 2422 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2420, TO MODIFY THOSE PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUES FROM PAYMENTS MADE BY PARTICIPATING TOBACCO COMPANIES. .)S. 1415 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1998-05-20 | To strike provisions relating to consumer taxes. — (SENATE TABLED ASHCROFT MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 2427 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2422, TO STRIKE THOSE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONSUMER TAXES. .)S. 1415 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1998-05-19 | To limit attorneys' fees. — (SENATE TABLED FAIRCLOTH AMENDMENT NO. 2421 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2420, TO ESTABLISH A LIMITATION ON ATTORNEY'S FEES. .)S. 1415 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1998-04-02 | To express the sense of the Senate concerning health care quality. — (SENATE AGREED TO NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 2282, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING HEALTH CARE QUALITY.)S.Con.Res. 86 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1998-04-01 | To ensure that the tobacco reserve fund in the resolution protects public health. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE CONRAD AMENDMENT NO. 2174, TO ENSURE THAT THE TOBACCO RESERVE FUND IN THE RESOLUTION PROTECTS PUBLIC HEALTH. .)S.Con.Res. 86 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1998-04-01 | To express the sense of the Congress regarding freedom of health care choice for medicare seniors. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE KYL AMENDMENT NO. 2169, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING FREEDOM OF HEALTH CARE CHOICE FOR MEDICARE SENIORS. .)S.Con.Res. 86 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1998-02-10 | David Satcher, of Tennessee, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years — (SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF DAVID SATCHER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO BE MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN THE REGULAR CORPS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, AND TO BE SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES.)PN623 · 105th Congress · On the Nomination | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1998-02-10 | David Satcher, of Tennessee, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION.)PN623 · 105th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-24 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes. — (SENATE PASSED S. 830, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO IMPROVE THE REGULATION OF FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, AND BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AS AMENDED. .)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On Passage of the Bill | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-23 | To provide a complete substitute. — (SENATE AGREED TO JEFFORDS AMENDMENT NO. 1130, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-23 | To ensure that determinations of the Secretary with respect to the intended uses of a device are based on the proposed labeling only if such labeling is not false or misleading. — (SENATE TABLED REED AMENDMENT NO. 1177 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1130, TO ENSURE THAT DETERMINATIONS OF THE SECRETARY WITH RESPECT TO THE INTENDED USES OF A DEVICE ARE BASED ON THE PROPOSED LABELING ONLY IF SUCH LABELING IS NOT FALSE OR MISLEADING.)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-23 | To eliminate provisions relating to the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to track devices or to conduct postmarket surveillance of devices. — (SENATE REJECTED DURBIN AMENDMENT NO. 1139 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1130, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DISCRETION OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO TRACK DEVICES OR TO CONDUCT POSTMARKET SURVEILLANCE OF DEVICES.)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-23 | To require that entities and individuals accredited to conduct reviews of device notifications be subject to the conflict of interest standards that apply to employees of the Food and Drug Administration. — (SENATE REJECTED DURBIN AMENDMENT NO. 1140 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1130, TO REQUIRE THAT ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACCREDITED TO CONDUCT REVIEW OF DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS BE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. .)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-16 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1130. .)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Cloture Motion | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-10 | To express the sense of the Senate that attorneys' fees paid in connection with an action maintained by a State against one or more tobacco companies to recover tobacco-related costs affected by Federal tobacco settlement legislation should be publicly disclosed and should not displace spending in the settlement legislation intended for public health. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE DURBIN AMENDMENT NO. 1127 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1078, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT ATTORNEYS' FEES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTION MAINTAINED BY A STATE AGAINST ONE OR MORE TOBACCO COMPANIES TO RECOVER TOBACCO-RELATED COSTS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LEGISLATION SHOULD BE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED AND SHOULD NOT DISPLACE SPENDING IN THE SETTLEMENT LEGISLATION INTENDED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH. .)S. 1061 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-09 | To eliminate medicare incentive payments under plans for voluntary reduction in the number of residents. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 904 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF MCCAIN/GRAMM AMENDMENT NO. 1091, TO ELIMINATE MEDICARE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS UNDER PLANS FOR VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS. .)S. 1061 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1997-09-05 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1997. .)S. 830 · 105th Congress · On the Cloture Motion | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1997-07-10 | To require the Secretary of Defense to transfer $400,000,000 to the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs to provide funds for veterans' health care and other purposes. — (SENATE TABLED WELLSTONE MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 668, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO TRANSFER $400,000,000 TO THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR VETERANS' HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PURPOSES.)S. 936 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-27 | To improve health care quality and reduce health care costs by establishing a National Fund for Health Research that would significantly expand the nation's investment in medical research. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HARKIN AMENDMENT NO. 579, TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL FUND FOR HEALTH RESEARCH THAT WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND THE NATION'S INVESTMENT IN MEDICAL RESEARCH.)S. 949 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-06-27 | To increase the deduction for self-employed health insurance costs, and for other purposes. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE NICKLES MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 551, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND TO MODIFY RULES FOR ALLOCATING INTEREST EXPENSE TO TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST.)S. 949 · 105th Congress · On the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-26 | To increase the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals, and to increase the excise tax on tobacco products. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF DURBIN AMENDMENT NO. 519, TO INCREASE THE DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND TO INCREASE THE EXCISE TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS.)S. 949 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-26 | To provide for children's health insurance initiatives. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF ROTH AMENDMENT NO. 520.)S. 949 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-25 | An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO WAIVE SECTION 313(B)(1)(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF SECTION 5001 OF THE BILL, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICARE CHOICE PROGRAM.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1997-06-25 | To extend premium protection for low-income medicare beneficiaries under the medicaid program. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF DOMENICI (FOR SPECTER) AMENDMENT NO. 469, TO EXTEND PREMIUM PROTECTION FOR LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-25 | To allow medicare beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 305(B)(2) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF DOMENICI (FOR KYL) AMENDMENT NO. 468, TO ALLOW MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES TO ENTER INTO PRIVATE CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1997-06-25 | To provide for medicaid eligibility of disabled children who lose SSI benefits. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 310 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF LAUTENBERG (FOR DODD/CONRAD) AMENDMENT NO. 479, TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY OF DISABLED CHILDREN WHO LOSE SSI BENEFITS.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-25 | To improve health care quality and reduce health care costs by establishing a National Fund for Health Research that would significantly expand the Nation's investment in medical research. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 305(B)(2) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF D'AMATO/HARKIN AMENDMENT NO. 451, TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL FUND FOR HEALTH RESEARCH.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1997-06-24 | (1)To strike income-relating of the medicare part B premiums and deductibles; (2) To delay the effective date of income-relating of the medicare part B premiums and deductibles; and (3) To means-test Senatorial health benefits in the same way as the bill means-tests medicare part B premiums and deductibles. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 310(D) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF DIVISION 1 OF KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 440, TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCOME-RELATING OF THE MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS AND DEDUCTIBLES. SUBSEQUENTLY, A POINT OF ORDER THAT THIS DIVISION OF THE AMENDMENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WAS SUSTAINED.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-24 | (1)To strike income-relating of the medicare part B premiums and deductibles; (2) To delay the effective date of income-relating of the medicare part B premiums and deductibles; and (3) To means-test Senatorial health benefits in the same way as the bill means-tests medicare part B premiums and deductibles. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 440, TO STRIKE INCOME-RELATING OF THE MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS AND DEDUCTIBLES.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1997-06-24 | An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 313(B)(1)(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF SECTION 5611 OF THE BILL, PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ELIGIBILITY AGE FOR MEDICARE FROM AGE 65 TO 67.)S. 947 · 105th Congress · On the Motion | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1997-05-22 | To ensure that the Medicare cuts that will be enacted are not used to pay for tax cuts and that instead the tax cuts are completely paid for by the closure of tax loopholes. — (SENATE TABLED BUMPERS AMENDMENT NO. 331, TO ENSURE THAT THE MEDICARE CUTS THAT WILL BE ENACTED ARE NOT USED TO PAY TAX CUTS AND THAT INSTEAD THE TAX CUTS ARE COMPLETELY PAID FOR BY THE CLOSURE OF TAX LOOPHOLES.)S.Con.Res. 27 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Yea | Restrict coverage |
| 1997-05-21 | To provide affordable health coverage for low- and moderate-income children and for additional deficit reduction, financed by an increase in the tobacco tax; in addition to the amounts included in the bi-partisan budget agreement for one or both of the following: (1) Medicaid, including outreach activities to identify and enroll eligible children and providing 12-month continuous eligibility; and also to restore Medicaid for current disabled children losing SSI because of the new, more strict definition of childhood eligibility; and (2) a program of capped mandatory grants to States to finance health insurance coverage for uninsured children. — (SENATE TABLED HATCH/KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 297, TO INCREASE THE EXCISE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME UNINSURED CHILDREN AND FOR ADDITIONAL DEFICIT REDUCTION.)S.Con.Res. 27 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to Table | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1997-04-16 | A bill to clarify Federal law with respect to restricting the use of Federal funds in support of assisted suicide. — (SENATE PASSED H.R. 1003, TO CLARIFY FEDERAL LAW WITH RESPECT TO RESTRICTING THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ASSISTED SUICIDE.)H.R. 1003 · 105th Congress · On Passage of the Bill | Yea | Restrict coverage |
| 1997-02-04 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49. — (SENATE AGREED TO S.RES. 47, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING THE NEED FOR ACCURATE GUIDELINES FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING FOR WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 40 AND 49.)S.Res. 47 · 105th Congress · On the Resolution | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-09-26 | Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act — H.R.3852 BY HEINEMAN (R-NC) -- COMPREHENSIVE METHAMPHETAMINE CONTROL ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3852, AS AMENDED, TO PREVENT THE ILLEGAL MANUFACTURING AND USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE.)H.R. 3852 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-08-02 | Safe Drinking Water Act amendments of 1995 — S.1316 BY KEMPTHORNE (R-ID) -- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-182, APPROVED 8/06/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1316, TO AMEND TITLE XIV OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "SAFE DRINKING ACT").)S. 1316 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-08-01 | Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3103, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO IMPROVE PORTABILITY AND CONTINUITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL MARKETS, TO COMBAT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, TO PROMOTE THE USE OF MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES AND COVERAGE, AND TO SIMPLIFY THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE.)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-08-01 | Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act — H.R.3103 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-191, APPROVED 8/21/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE STARK MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE, WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE, TO MODIFY SECTION 305 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY SO AS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE INSURANCE WHILE MINIMIZING ANY IMPACT ON THE COST OR AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, AND TO PRODUCE A CONFERENCE REPORT WHICH CONFINES ITSELF TO THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE AND PASSED BY THE SENATE.)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · Recommit conference report with instructions | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-07-31 | Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996 — H.R.3734 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AMENDMENT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-193, APPROVED 8/22/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3734, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 201(A)(L) OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997.)H.R. 3734 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Restrict coverage |
| 1996-07-30 | Veterans Health Care Eligibility Act — H.R.3118 BY STUMP (R-AZ) -- VETERANS' HEALTH CARE ELIGIBILITY REFORM ACT OF 199 (PUB.L. 104-262, APPROVED 10/9/96)6 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3118, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REFORM ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.)H.R. 3118 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-07-24 | Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996 — H.R.3734 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AMENDMENT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-193, APPROVED 8/22/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SABO MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE TO ELIMINATE ANY PROVISIONS IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS WHICH SHIFT COSTS TO STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN POVERTY; MAXIMIZE THE AVAILABILITY OF FOOD STAMPS AND VOUCHERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO PREVENT ANY INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN THROWN INTO POVERTY WHILE THEIR PARENTS MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM WELFARE TO WORK; ENSURE THAT THE BILL PRESERVES MEDICAID COVERAGE SO THAT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE DOES NOT INCREASE AND MORE CHILDREN AND OLD PEOPLE ARE NOT DRIVEN INTO POVERTY; AND PROVIDE THAT ANY SAVINGS THAT REDOUND TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS A RESULT OF THIS LEGISLATION BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)H.R. 3734 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-07-18 | Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3734, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 201(A)(1) OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997.)H.R. 3734 · 104th Congress · On Passage | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1996-07-18 | Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE TANNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: IN SECTION 408(A)(8)(A) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED BY SECTION 4103(A)(1), INSERT "CASH'' BEFORE "ASSISTANCE TO A FAMILY''.)H.R. 3734 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-07-11 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS FOR UNION ACTIVITY AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.)H.R. 3755 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-07-11 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOYER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS TO PAY FOR UNION ACTIVITY AND CLARIFY EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.)H.R. 3755 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-06-11 | Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act — H.R.3103 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-191, APPROVED 8/21/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO RECEDE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 305 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT; AND WITH RESPECT TO SECTION (A) TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE ENACTMENT OF SUCH SECTION WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN PREMIUMS FOR PRIVATE HEALTH PLANS AND (B) IF SO, TO PROVIDE FO CONCURRING WITH SUCH SECTION WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT ADJUSTS SUCH SECTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM COVERAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER HEALTH PLANS WITHOUT INCREASING SUCH PREMIUMS.)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-05-30 | Congressional Budget For U.S. Government — H.C.R.178 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SABO MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SENATE-PASSED LEVELS OF DISCRETIONARY SPENDING, AS SET BY THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY SENATOR DOMENICI; TO AGREE TO SECTION 325 OF THE SENATE-PASSED RESOLUTION, RELATING TO "BALANCE BILLING" OF MEDICARE PATIENTS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO AGREE TO SECTION 326 OF THE SENATE-PASSED RESOLUTION, RELATING TO FEDERAL NURSING HOME QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO AGREE TO SECTION 327 OF THE SENATE-PASSED RESOLUTION, RELATING TO PROTECTION UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AGAINST SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT.)H.Con.Res. 178 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-05-16 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SABO AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE, VETERANS, AND DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM SPENDING, ACHIEVE SAVINGS IN MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND WELFARE, INCREASE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HEALTH, AND PROVIDE TAX REDUCTIONS.)H.Con.Res. 178 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1996-05-16 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ORTON AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING, ACHIEVE SAVINGS IN MEDICARE, MEDICAID, WELFARE, AND VARIOUS DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS, INCREASE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND RESEARCH, ASSUME A .5 PERCENT CHANGE IN THE CPI INDEX, AND PROVIDE NO TAX REDUCTIONS.)H.Con.Res. 178 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1996-05-16 | H.C.R.178 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING, REVISE TAX PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS AND MULTINATIONAL AND FOREIGN CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, MAINTAIN MEDICARE SPENDING AT CURRENT LEVELS, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CHILD CARE.)H.Con.Res. 178 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1996-05-01 | Ryan White Care Act Amendments — S.641 BY KASSEBAUM (R-KS) -- RYAN WHITE CARE ACT AMENDMENTS OF1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 641, TO REAUTHORIZE THE RYAN WHITE CARE ACT OF 1990.)S. 641 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-03-28 | Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3103, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO IMPROVE PORTABILITY AND CONTINUITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE GROUP AND INDIVIDUALS MARKETS, TO COMBAT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, TO PROMOTE THE USE OF MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, TO IMPROVE THE ACCESS TO LONG TERM CARE SERVICES AND COVERAGE, AND TO SIMPLIFY THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE.)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · On Passage | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1996-03-28 | Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF THE BILL AND INSERT THE TEXT OF H.R. 2893, HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1996. .)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-03-28 | H.R.3103 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT EXCLUSIONS FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS; PROHIBIT INSURANCE CARRIERS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGE ENTITIES FROM DENYING COVERAGE TO EMPLOYERS WITH TWO OR MORE EMPLOYEES; PREVENTS EMPLOYMENT-BASED HEALTH PLANS FROM EXCLUDING ANY EMPLOYEE FROM COVERAGE BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH STATUS; REQUIRE HEALTH PLANS TO RENEW COVERAGE FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AS LONG AS PREMIUMS ARE PAID AND THERE IS NO FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION ON THE PART OF THE POLICYHOLDER; PREEMPT STATE LAWS THAT PROHIBIT THE FORMATION OF PRIVATE VOLUNTARY COALITIONS TO PURCHASE AND NEGOTIATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS; AND GUARANTEES THE AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD EMPLOYMENT-BASED COVERAGE OF AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR OR HAVE EXHAUSTED COBRA COVERAGE.)H.R. 3103 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-03-20 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR U.S. CITIZENS FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS SUCH AS AFDC, FOOD STAMPS, AND MEDICAID,THROUGH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS. .)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1996-03-07 | H.R.3019 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT FDA EXPORT REFORM AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1996 DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 GREENS CREEK LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERMITTING STATES TO DECIDE WHETHER TO USE MEDICAID FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION IN THE CASE OF RAPE OR INCEST.)H.R. 3019 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-12-21 | Personal Responsibility Act of 1995 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROSE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO RECEDE FROM CERTAIN HOUSE PROVISIONS AND AGREE TO CERTAIN SENATE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, TO CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS, TO STATE MAINTENANCE OF SOCIAL SECURITY EFFORTS, TO SSI DISABLED CHILDREN, TO FAMILY-BASED AND SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION BLOCK GRANTS, TO CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND TO CONTINUED APPLICATION OF CURRENT STANDARDS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.)H.R. 4 · 104th Congress · Recommit Conference Report With Instructions | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1995-11-20 | Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995 — H.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 AGREED TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2491, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996.)H.R. 2491 · 104th Congress · On motion to agree to Senate Amendment | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-11-17 | Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995 — H.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 AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REORT ON H.R. 2491, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996.)H.R. 2491 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-11-15 | Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1996 — H.J.R.122 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1996 (PUB. L. 104-56, APPROVED 11/20/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE JOINT RESOLUTION BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE MINIMUM LEVEL FOR FUNDING OPERATIONS FROM 40 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT AND INSERTS LANGUAGE IN TITLE III THAT WOULD PROVIDE THAT TAX CUTS WILL START AFTER THE BUDGET IS BALANCED; THAT THERE BE NO REDUCTIONS IN EDUCATION; THAT THERE BE NO ALTERATIONS IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM; AND THAT NO MONEY BE APPROPRIATED AND NO TARGETED TAX BENEFIT BE PROVIDED THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO A LINE ITEM VETO IN PROVIDING A COMMITMENT TO A SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET.)H.J.Res. 122 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1995-11-01 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT REPEALS THE DISTRICT'S HEALTH CARE BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT WHICH PERMITS UNMARRIED COHABITING ADULTS TO REGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT AND RECEIVE CERTAIN HEALTH AND OTHER LEGAL BENEFITS.)H.R. 2546 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-10-30 | Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SABO MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE, WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE, TO MINIMIZE BOTH TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY AND TAX INCREASES ON LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES, TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND INCOME SECURITY OF SENIOR CITIZENS, AND TO AVOID INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS LACKING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE; AND TO FURTHER INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SENATE-PASSED PROVISIONS REQUIRING CONTINUED MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND FOR DISABLED PERSONS AND PROVISIONS TO CONTINUE FEDERAL NURSING HOME STANDARDS, AND TO RECEDE TO THE SENATE POSITION ON PENSION REVERSIONS.)H.R. 2491 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-10-26 | Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995 — H.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 ORTON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO BALANCE THE BUDGET IN 7 YEARS WITHOUT A TAX CUT; REDUCE MANDATORY AND DISCRETIONARY SPENDING; CUT MEDICARE BY $170 BILLION OVER 7 YEARS; CUT MEDICAID BY $82 BILLION; NOT INCLUDE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL RELATING TO PENSION PROVISIONS OR STUDENT LOANS; AND SCALE BACK CUTS IN AGRICULTURE, FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AND THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS.)H.R. 2491 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-10-19 | Medicare Preservation Act of 1995 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2425, TO AMEND TITLE XVIII OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO PRESERVE AND REFORM THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.)H.R. 2425 · 104th Congress · On Passage | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-10-19 | Medicare Preservation Act of 1995 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEES ON WAYS AND MEANS AND COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF PART B PREMIUMS.)H.R. 2425 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-10-19 | H.R.2425 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- MEDICARE PRESERVATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MEDICARE BY $90 BILLION OVER SEVEN YEARS, REDUCE PART A SPENDING BY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO EXTEND THE SOLVENCY OF THE PART A HOSPITAL TRUST FUND TO 2006, AND REDUCE COST SHARING BY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES BY FREEZING THE PART B PREMIUM FOR ONE YEAR AND PROVIDING THAT THE MONTHLY PREMIUM IN SUCCEEDING YEARS WOULD BE BELOW THE LEVEL UNDER CURRENT LAW.)H.R. 2425 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-10-19 | Providing for the connsideration of H.R. 2425; Medicare Preservation Act of 1995 — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 238, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2425 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 238 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-10-19 | Providing for the connsideration of H.R. 2425; Medicare Preservation Act of 1995 — H.RES.238 BY LINDER (R-GA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2425 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RULE.)H.Res. 238 · 104th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-06-30 | Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies Act — H.R.483 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1990, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-18, APPROVED 7/7/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 483, TO AMEND TITLE XVIII OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO PERMIT MEDICARE SELECT POLICIES TO BE OFFERED IN ALL STATES.)H.R. 483 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-06-15 | H.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 Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-05-25 | Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies Act — H.R.483 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES, WHEN DECIDING ON THE EXTENSION PERIOD OF THE MEDICARE SELECT PROGRAM, TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE CHANGES IN MEDICARE INCREASING BENEFICIARY COST-SHARING AND LIMITING THE CHOICE OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET RESOLUTION.)H.R. 483 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1995-05-18 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 THROUGH SPENDING CUTS OF $518 BILLION ALONG WITH $583 BILLION IN NET REVENUES, SPENDING LESS ON DEFENSE AND KEEPING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FUNDING AT LEVELS THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATES IS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES, AND PLACING PRIORITIES ON PROGRAMS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND INCREASING TAXES ON MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS, SLOWING DOWN DEPRECIATION WRITEOFFS FOR BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND TAXING CAPITAL GAINS INCOME AT THE SAME RATE AS ORDINARY INCOME.)H.Con.Res. 67 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1995-05-18 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2000 BY DEDICATING FEDERAL SURPLUSES TO PAY FOR THE FEDERAL DEBT, FREEZING NON-SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS AT OR BELOW CURRENT LEVELS FOR 5 YEARS, CUTTING FEDERAL SPENDING BY A TOTAL OF $612 BILLION MORE IN OUTLAYS THAN THE RESOLUTION OVER THE NEXT SEVEN YEARS, ASSUMING THE ELIMINATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION. COMMERCE, AND ENERGY, CUTS MEDICARE BY $22.6 BILLION MORE THAN THE RESOLUTION AND CALLS FOR TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY OFF BUDGET WITH ANY SURPLUS IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS BEING USED ONLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.)H.Con.Res. 67 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-05-18 | H.C.R.67 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 BY CUTTING ENTITLEMENT SPENDING $207.6 BILLION LESS THAN THE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION, INCLUDING $114 BILLION LESS IN MEDICARE CUTS, $50 BILLION LESS IN MEDICAID CUTS, AND $12.9 BILLION LESS IN FARM PROGRAM CUTS AND CALLS FOR $60 BILLION LESS IN DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY CUTS THAN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION, PROVIDING $35 BILLION MORE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING; $11 BILLION MORE FOR HEALTH, AND $6 BILLION MORE FOR COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.)H.Con.Res. 67 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1995-05-16 | Medicare Trustees reporting on financial imbalance — H.R.1590 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESOLVING PROJECTED MEDICARE TRUST FUND IMBALANCES, REQUIREMENT (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1590, TO REQUIRE THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS TO REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ON RESOLVING PROJECTED FINANCIAL IMBALANCE IN MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS.)H.R. 1590 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-04-06 | Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 483, TO AMEND TITLE XVIII OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO PERMIT MEDICARE SELECT POLICIES TO BE OFFERED IN ALL STATES.)H.R. 483 · 104th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-04-06 | H.R.483 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE MEDICARE SELECT POLICIES PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL 50 STATES BUT ONLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD; AND PROHBIT INCREASES IN PREMIUMS AT RENEWAL BASED ON THE AGE OF THE POLICYHOLDER.)H.R. 483 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-04-06 | Providing for consideration of H.R, 483; Expanded Use of Medicare Select Policies Act — H.RES.130 BY PRYCE (R-OH) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H. R. 483 (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 130, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 483 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 130 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-04-05 | H.R.1215 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAX FAIRNESS AND DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 DISCRETIONARY SPENDING REDUCTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT CONGRESSINAL AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT EQUALIZATION ACT MEDICARE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SAVINGS EXTENSION ACT OF 1995 CONTRACT WITH AMERICA TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO SUPPORT COSTS OF HIGHER EDUCTION; CREATE A NEW TYPE OF SAVINGS BONDS CALLED "GUARANTEED EDUCATION PLAN BONDS"; PROVIDE FOR PENALTY-FREE WITHDRAWAL OF CURRENT IRAS TO PAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS, RAISE THE ELIGIBILITY LIMIT TO $85,000 FOR COUPLES FILING A JOINT RETURN AND TO $60,000 FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS AND PHASE IN AN ADDITIONAL $2,000 DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTION FOR SPOUSES; ESTABLISH A NEW NONDEDUCTIBLE TAX-FREE IRA SUBJECT TO CURRENT LAW INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THESE TAX PROVISIONS UNTIL THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CERTIFIED THE FEDERAL BUDGET WILL BE BALANCED BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND SUSPENDS THEM IF THE FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFIC REDUCTION TARGETS; EXTEND THE PAYGO PROVISION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND REDUCE MANDATORY CAPS ON DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996-1998 AND EXTEND THEM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000; PERMIT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO TAX ESTATES OF EXPATRIATES WHO RENOUNCE THEIR CITIZENSHIP; AND ESTABLISH NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS WHO MOVE ASSETS INTO OR RECEIVE INCOME FROM FOREIGN TRUSTS.)H.R. 1215 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1995-03-30 | Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 121, THE RULE WHICH WAIVED POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 831.)H.Res. 121 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-03-30 | Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — H.RES.121 BY QUILLEN (R-TN) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 831 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RULE.)H.Res. 121 · 104th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-03-28 | Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — H.R.831 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-7, APPROVED 4/11/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 5 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH CHANGES THE TAX TREATMENT OF U.S. CITIZENS RELINQUISHING THEIR CITIZENSHIP.)H.R. 831 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Yea | Direction 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 modified | Nay | Expand coverage |
| 1995-03-09 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THAT LIMITS THE MAXIMUM AWARD OF NONECONOMIC DAMAGES IN HEALTH CARE LIABILITY ACTIONS TO $250,000.)H.R. 956 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-02-21 | Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 831, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND THE DEDUCTION FOR THE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, TO REPEAL THE PROVISION PERMITTING NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN ON SALES AND EXCHANGES EFFECTUATING POLICIES OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.)H.R. 831 · 104th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-02-21 | Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — (HOUSE REJECTED THE STARK MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE MAXIMUM TIME PERIOD OF MANDATORY COVERAGE OF GROUP HEALTH PLANS.)H.R. 831 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-02-21 | H.R.831 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-7, APPROVED 4/11/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE; NARROW THE TAX PREFERENCE FOR SALES OF RADIO, TELEVISION AND CABLE COMPANIES TO MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS; PROVIDE A PHASED-IN TAX DEDUCTION BEGINNING IN 1996 FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH CARE; ENACT PROVISIONS TO TAX CERTAIN ASSETS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO RENOUNCE THEIR U.S. CITIZENSHIP; TIGHTEN THE LIMITATION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) ON PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME; AND MAKE PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME OF $2,500 A YEAR INELIGIBLE FOR THE EITC.)H.R. 831 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-02-21 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 88, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 831 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 88 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-02-21 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed — H.RES.88 BY QUILLEN (R-TN) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 831 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)H.Res. 88 · 104th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-02-01 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (CBO) TO PREPARE A HEALTH CARE IMPACT STATEMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE HEALTH CARE COSTS THAT WOULD RESULT IF THE PARTICULAR MANDATE IS NOT ENACTED OR ENFORCED; AND A QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MANDATE BENEFITS INCLUDING BENEFITS TO HUMAN HEALTH, WELFARE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.)H.R. 5 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 1995-01-30 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO LIFE THREATENING PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS.)H.R. 5 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the amendments en bloc | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1995-01-30 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KANJORSKI AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICARE.)H.R. 5 · 104th Congress · On agreeing to the amendments en bloc | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1995-01-30 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICAID.)H.R. 5 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1994-10-07 | MINORITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994 — S.1569 BY KENNEDY, EDWARD (D-MA) -- MINORITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1569, TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS.)S. 1569 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1994-08-10 | H.R.4822 BY SHAYS (R-CT) -- CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1994 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BYRNE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT ANY STANDARD BENEFITS PACKAGE APPROVED AS PART OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM, ENACTED BY THE 103D CONGRESS, APPLY TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.)H.R. 4822 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1994-05-05 | FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINICS ACT — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 636, TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO PERMIT INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CERTAIN MEDICAL CLINICS AND FACILITIES.)S. 636 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Expand coverage |
| 1994-05-05 | FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINICS ACT — S.636 BY KENNEDY, EDWARD (D-MA) -- FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-259, APPROVED 5/26/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE ADOPT THE HOUSE LANGUAGE ON ATTORNEYS FEES WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE COURT MAY AWARD TO THE PREVAILING PARTY, WHETHER PLAINTIFF OR DEFENDANT, OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES, REASONABLE FEES FOR ATTORNEYS AND EXPERT WITNESSES.)S. 636 · 103rd Congress · RECOMMIT CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONS | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1994-04-28 | VA HEALTH EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL WORKFORCE CUTS — H.R.4013 BY ROWLAND, ROY (D-GA) -- VA STATE HEALTH CARE REFORM PILOT PROGRAM ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4013, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN STAFFING THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY TO ESTABLISH PILOT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY.)H.R. 4013 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED | Nay | Restrict coverage |
| 1994-03-17 | FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINICS ACT — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.)S. 636 · 103rd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES | Yea | Restrict coverage |
| 1994-03-17 | FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINICS ACT — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCHROEDER MOTION TO INSIST ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ASK A CONFERENCE.)S. 636 · 103rd Congress · INSIST ON AMENDMENTS AND ASK FOR CONFERENCE | Yea | Expand coverage |
