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John Eric Ensign

John Eric Ensign on Taxes

RepublicanNV

Taxes248 votes · 77.4/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

417 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 248 of them counted toward the score above: 71 toward “Raise revenue” and 177 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 169 did not count: 164 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 5 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
2002-01-29To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a special depreciation allowance for certain property acquired after December 31, 2001, and before January 1, 2004, and to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage under the medicaid program for calendar years 2002 and 2003.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2002-01-29To exclude from gross income certain terrorist attack zone compensation of civilian uniformed personnel.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2002-01-29To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for the medicaid program for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2002-01-29To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary increase in expensing under section 179 of such code.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2002-01-29To provide enhanced unemployment compensation benefits.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2002-01-25To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a special depreciation allowance for certain property acquired after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaCut taxes
2002-01-24To provide for emergency agriculture assistance.H.R. 622 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-11-14To provide a substitute amendment.H.R. 3090 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-11-14To provide a substitute amendment.H.R. 3090 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-06-21To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for 100 percent of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.S. 1052 · 107th Congress · On the Point of OrderNayDirection not readable
2001-05-26A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
2001-05-23A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaCut taxes
2001-05-23To provide an above-the-line deduction for qualified professional development expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow a credit against income tax to elementary and secondary school teachers who provide classroom materials.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaCut taxes
2001-05-23To provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals extend certain expiring tax provisions, and to provide an offset for revenue loss.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-23A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-23A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-23To express the sense of the Senate that the modifications to the child tax credit contained in section 201 should be part of the final tax package.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22To reduce debt by eliminating the repeal of the estate tax.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the income tax rates and to provide a credit to teachers and nurses for higher education loans.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To allow the Hope Scholarship Credit for all costs of attendance and to decrease the reduction in the 39.6 rate.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To condition the reductions in the 39.6 percent rate in 2005 and 2007 on the Federal Government sufficiently funding Head Start to enable every eligible child access to such program.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To condition the reductions in the 39.6 percent rate in 2002, 2005, and 2007 on the Federal Government funding certain increases in the maximum Federal Pell Grant amounts.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To make the maximum amount of the deduction for higher education expenses fully effective immediately, to repeal the termination of such deduction, and to provide an offset for revenue loss.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To accelerate the increase in exemption amount for estates and reduce the reduction in the 39.6 percent marginal tax rate.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To provide a proportionate reduction in the credit for State death taxes before repeal, thereby allowing for responsible full estate tax repeal.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22To limit the reduction in the 39.6 rate bracket to 1 percentage point and to increase the maximum taxable income subject to the 15 percent rate.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To aid public health and improve water safety by providing tax-exempt bond authority to water systems to comply with the 10 parts per billion arsenic standard recommended by the National Academy of Sciences and adopted by the World Health Organization and European Union.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22To require the Secretary of the Treasury to adjust the reduction in the highest marginal income rate if the discretionary spending level is exceeded in fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow workers who attain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to choose either lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation formula under a new 10-year rule governing the transition to the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To provide responsible tax relief for all income taxpayers, by way of a $1,200,000,000,000 tax cut, and to make available an additional $150,000,000,000 for critical investments in education, particularly for meeting the Federal Government's commitments under IDEA, Head Start, and the bipartisan education reform and ESEA reauthorization bill.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22To increase the standard deduction and to reduce the final reduction in the 39.6 percent rate bracket to 1 percentage point.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To increase the standard deduction and to strike the final two reductions in the 36 and 39.6 rate brackets.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To provide immediate tax refund checks to help boost the economy and help families pay for higher gas prices and energy bills and to modify the reduction in the maximum marginal rate of tax.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22To exempt individual taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes below $100,000 from the alternative minimum tax and modify the reduction in the top marginal rate.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To delay the effective date of the reductions in the tax rate relating to the highest rate bracket until the enactment of legislation that ensures the long-term solvency of the social security and medicare trust funds.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To eliminate expenditures for tuition, fees, and room and board as qualified elementary and secondary education expenses for distributions made from education individual retirement accounts.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-22To preserve the estate tax for estates of more than $100 million in size and increase the income limits applicable to the 10 percent rate bracket for individual income taxes.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22To increase the income limits applicable to the 10 percent rate bracket for individual income taxes.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-22To eliminate the Medicaid death tax.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the Decision of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-21To provide that reductions of the top marginal income tax rate will not take effect unless funding is provided at the levels authorized in amendments to S. 1, Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, that have been adopted by the Senate with respect to the Individuals With Disabilities Education act, title I (State Grants for Disadvantaged Students) and part A of title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended by S. 1), and provisions of such Act concerning the education of students with limited English proficiency, and after school care in 21st Century Learning Centers.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To remove the limitation that certain survivor benefits can only be excluded with respect to individuals dying after December 31, 1996.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaCut taxes
2001-05-21To make permanent the moratorium on the imposition of taxes on the Internet.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-21To limit the reduction in the 39.6 rate bracket to 1 percentage point and to increase the maximum taxable income subject to the 15 percent rate.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To provide energy conservation and production tax incentives.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21Replacing the estate tax repeal with a phased-in increase in the exemption amount to $4,000,000, an unlimited qualified family-owned business exclusion beginning in 2003, and a reduction in the top rate to 45 percent.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To limit the reduction in the 39.6% rate to 38% and to replace the estate tax repeal with increases in the unified credit and the family-owned business exclusion so that the savings may be used for Federal debt reduction and improvements to the Nation's nontransportation infrastructure.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To strike all marginal rate tax cuts except for the establishment of the 10 percent rate and strike all estate and gift tax provisions taking effect after 2006 in order to provide funds to strengthen social security, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, maintain progressivity in the social security benefit system, continue to lift more seniors out of poverty, extend the solvency of the Medicare Trust Funds, and provide prescription drug benefits.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To establish a reserve account to provide funds for Federal education programs.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2001-05-21To provide a reduction in State estate tax revenues in proportion to the reduction in Federal estate tax revenues.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21To provide for a substitute amendment which amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 10-percent income tax bracket.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21To preserve and protect the surpluses by providing a trigger to delay tax reductions and mandatory spending increases and limit discretionary spending if certain deficit targets are not met over the next 10 years.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To delay the reduction of the top income tax rate for individuals until a real Medicare prescription drug benefit is enacted.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayCut taxes
2001-05-21To provide a marginal tax rate reduction for all taxpayers.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-21To provide a temporary reduction in the maximum capital gains rate from 20 percent to 15 percent.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaCut taxes
2001-05-17To increase the deduction for higher education expenses for certain taxpayers and to increase the tax credit for student loan interest.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-05-17To begin the phase-in of the elimination of the marriage penalty in the standard deduction in 2002 and to offset the revenue loss.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-17To accelerate the elimination of the marriage penalty in the standard deduction and 15-percent bracket and to modify the reduction in the marginal rate of tax.H.R. 1836 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
2001-04-05To provide for a tax cut accelerator.H.Con.Res. 83 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaCut taxes
1998-09-26Taxpayer Relief Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4579, TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND FARMING AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES, TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR EDUCATION, AND TO EXTEND CERTAIN EXPIRING PROVISIONS.)H.R. 4579 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1998-09-26H.R.4579 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1998 AMERICAN COMMUNITY RENEWAL ACT OF 1998 RENEWING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT CONTAINS THE TAX CUTS AS IN THE COMMITTEE REPORTED BILL AND ESTABLISHES A TRIGGER MECHANISM UNDER WHICH MOST OF THE TAX CUTS WOULD NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL CONGRESS ENACTS LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM SOLVENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY. THE TRIGGER MECHANISM WOULD NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS AND THE INCREASE IN THE EARNINGS LIMITATION ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.)H.R. 4579 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayCut taxes
1998-06-25to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2676, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO RESTRUCTURE AND REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.)H.R. 2676 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
1998-06-25to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service — H.R.2676 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS 3 TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1997 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1998 TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO DISAGREE TO SECTION 5001, RELATING TO LOWER CAPITAL GAINS RATES TO APPLY TO PROPERTY HELD MORE THAN 1 YEAR. .)H.R. 2676 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit the Conference ReportNayCut taxes
1998-06-18Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2646, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ALLOW TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FROM EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACOUNTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUCH ACCOUNTS.)H.R. 2646 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
1998-06-18Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools — H.R.2646 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (HOUSE REJECTED RANGEL MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AGREE TO PROVISIONS RELATING TO TAX-FAVORED FINANCING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CONSISTENT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CONFERENCE.)H.R. 2646 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayRaise revenue
1998-06-17Tax Code Termination Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3097, TO TERMINATE THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.)H.R. 3097 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1998-06-17Tax Code Termination Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT COMPREHENSIVE REFORM OF THE TAX CODE SHOULD BE ENACTED NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2001 WITH HEARINGS TO COMMERCE NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 3097 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
1998-06-17Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2646; Education Savings Act — H.RES.471 BY MYRICK (R-NC) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2646 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 471, THE RULE WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 2646, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ALLOW TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FROM EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUCH ACCOUNTS. .)H.Res. 471 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1998-06-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE ONE SIZE FITS ALL MEANS TEST; STRENGTHEN PROCEDURE UNDER CURRENT LAW FOR DISMISSAL OF A CASE FOR ABUSE OF CHAPTER 7; RESTORE EXISTING PRIORITIES AMONG CREDITORS; PROTECT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT; REVISE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY CONFERENCE AND THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; AND ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT INCLUDING THE IRS CANNOT HARASS DEBTORS.)H.R. 3150 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1998-06-04Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act — H.R.3433 BY BUNNING (R-KY) -- TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3433, TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ESTABLISH A TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO RETURN TO WORK AND TO EXTEND MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR SUCH BENEFICIARIES, AND TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR IMPAIRMENT-RELATED WORK EXPENSES.)H.R. 3433 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1998-05-22to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service — H.R.2676 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS 3 TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1997 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1998 TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COYNE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE HOUSE BILL AND THEREBY NOT FURTHER DELAY NEEDED RESTRUCTURING OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. .)H.R. 2676 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-07Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools — H.R.2646 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO AGREE TO PROVISIONS RELATING TO TAX-FAVORED FINANCING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CONSISTENT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CONFERENCE, WITH THE APPROACH TAKEN IN H.R. 3320, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1998. .)H.R. 2646 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayRaise revenue
1998-04-22Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States with Respect to Tax Limitations — H.J.R.111 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TAX LIMITATIONS (TWO-THIRDS REQUIRED FOR PASSAGE, THE HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H. J. RES. 111, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO TAX LIMITATIONS. .)H.J.Res. 111 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1998-02-25H.R.1544 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE BILL TO AGENCY ACTIONS WHICH INVOLVE FEDERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.)H.R. 1544 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1997-11-05Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And Reform Act — H.R.2676 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS 3 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2676, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO RESTRUCTURE AND REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.)H.R. 2676 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
1997-10-23Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2646, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ALLOW TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FROM EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUCH ACCOUNTS. .)H.R. 2646 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1997-10-23H.R.2646 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE VOLUME CAP ON BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION TO $4 BILLION. .)H.R. 2646 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
1997-07-31Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 — H.R.2014 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-34, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2014, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONILIATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS (B)(2) AND (D) OF SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. .)H.R. 2014 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
1997-07-10Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 — H.R.2014 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-34, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO WORK IN A BIPARTISAN FASHION TO PROVIDE FAIR AND EQUITABLE TAX RELIEF TO WORKING FAMILIES AND AVOID LARGE AND GROWING OUT-YEAR REVENUE COSTS AND IN DOING SO, THE CONFEREES SHALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE: 1. RECEDE FROM THEIR INSISTENCE ON THE PROVISION OF THE HOUSE BILL THAT PROVIDES FOR INDEXING OF CAPITAL ASSETS; 2. SUPPORT TAX RELIEF THAT PROVIDES A FAMILY CREDIT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE $500-PER-CHILD CREDIT, TO WORKING FAMILIES, WHO PAY FEDERAL TAXES; 3. SUPPORT TAX PROVISIONS DESIGNED TO ASSIST WORKING FAMILIES IN MEETING THE COSTS OF COLLEGE EDUCATION AND THOSE PROVISIONS SHALL: A. INCLUDE A HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CREDIT FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CREDIT PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT SO THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING LOW-COST COMMUNITY COLLEGES ARE NOT DISADVANTAGED; B. INCLUDE TAX BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES PAYING TUITION COSTS FOR THE SECOND 2 YEARS OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OUT OF WAGES AND SALARY INCOME, AND C. NOT INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOUSE BILL THAT IMPOSE NEW TAXES ON GRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVING TUITION WAIVERS.)H.R. 2014 · 105th Congress · Motion to Insruct ConfereesNayCut taxes
1997-06-26Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2014, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS (B)(2) AND (D) OF SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998.)H.R. 2014 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1997-06-26Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE PETERSON OF MINNESOTA MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AMENDMENTS THAT STRIKE SUBSECTION (C) OF SECTION 1 AND TITLES I, II, III IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, AND XV; REDESIGNATE TITLE X, RELATING TO REVENUES; AND ESTABLISHES ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS REDUCTIONS, ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES, FAMILY FARMS AND BUSINESSES, CHILD TAX CREDIT, AND TAX REDUCTIONS RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.)H.R. 2014 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit With InstructionsNayRaise revenue
1997-06-26H.R.2014 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-34, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE INCREASING HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CREDITS; EXTENDING AN INCOME TAX EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING INTEREST FREE BONDS AND LOANS FOR SCHOOLS WITH STUDENTS FROM POOR FAMILIES; PROVIDING TAX CREDITS FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WHO EARN LESS THAN $60,000 PER YEAR; PROVIDING CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSIONS FOR THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, ALLOWING A DEDUCTIBLE CAPITAL GAIN LOSS WHEN SELLING A RESIDENCE, PROVIDING A SPECIAL RATE FOR THE SALE OF FARMS, BUSINESS ASSETS, AND REAL ESTATE; CREATING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR ESTATES THAT INCLUDE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS; EXTENDING EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF VARIOUS TAX CREDITS; EXPANDING EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND ENTERPRISE ZONES; PROVIDING VARIOUS TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES INCLUDING THE DEDUCTION OF REMEDIATION COSTS INCURRED WITH TOXIC WASTE CLEANUP AND A WELFARE TO WORK CREDIT.)H.R. 2014 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRaise revenue
1997-05-21H.C.R.84 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING AND CORPORATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS, DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS.)H.Con.Res. 84 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayCut taxes
1997-04-15Tax Limitation Constitutional Amendment — H.J.R.62 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TAX LIMITATIONS (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT AND FAILING TO VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J.RES. 62, AS AMENDED PURSUANT TO THE RULE, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO TAX LIMITATIONS.)H.J.Res. 62 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1997-04-15Sense of Congress on Family Tax Relief — H.RES.109 BY PITTS (R-PA) -- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SENSE THAT AMERICAN FAMILIES DESERVE TAX RELIEF (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 109, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT AMERICAN FAMILIES DESERVE TAX RELIEF.)H.Res. 109 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and agreeYeaDirection not readable
1997-04-15Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act — H.R.1226 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAXPAYER BROWSING PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1226, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED INSPECTION OF TAX RETURNS OR TAX RETURN INFORMATION.)H.R. 1226 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaDirection not readable
1997-02-26Aviation Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement — H.R.668 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND TAX REINSTATEMENT ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-2, APPROVED 2/28/97) (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 668, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, TO REINSTATE THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND EXCISE TAXES.)H.R. 668 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRaise revenue
1996-08-02Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 — H.R.3448 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 GSP RENEWAL ACT OF 1996 EMPLOYEE COMMUTING FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1996 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-188, APPROVED 8/20/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3448, TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, TO PROTECT JOBS, TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO INCREASE THE TAKE HOME PAY OF WORKERS.)H.R. 3448 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
1996-08-01Health 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 ReportYeaCut taxes
1996-07-26Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 — H.R.3448 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 GSP RENEWAL ACT OF 1996 EMPLOYEE COMMUTING FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1996 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-188, APPROVED 8/20/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLAY MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO REPORT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEIR RESOLUTION OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE HOUSES, BECAUSE THE MINIMUM WAGE IS AT ITS LOWEST REAL VALUE IN 40 YEARS AND BECAUSE WORKING FAMILIES DESERVE A RAISE.)H.R. 3448 · 104th Congress · Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1996-05-22Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 — H.R.3448 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3448, TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, TO PROTECT JOBS, TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO INCREASE THE TAKE HOME PAY OF WORKERS.)H.R. 3448 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1996-05-21Gas Tax Increase Repeal — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3415, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO REPEAL THE 4.3-CENT INCREASE IN THE TRANSPORTATION MOTOR FUELS EXCISE TAX RATES ENACTED BY THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993 AND DEDICATED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY.)H.R. 3415 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
1996-05-21Gas Tax Increase Repeal — H.R.3415 BY SEASTRAND (R-CA) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTS A NEW TEXT.)H.R. 3415 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable

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