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J. James Exon

J. James Exon on Spending & Budget

DemocratNE

Spending & Budget1,351 votes · 83.6/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,366 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,351 of them counted toward the score above: 784 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 567 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,015 did not count: 994 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 21 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
1987-06-30TO TABLE THE GARN, UT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT IMPORTS FROM OR U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE TOSHIBA CORP. OR KONGSBERG VAAPENFABRIK FOR AT LEAST TWO, BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO ALLOCATE ANNUALLY A CURRENT, INDEFINITE APPROPRIATION TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION INSTEAD OF SPECIFIC APPROPRIATIONS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT FOOD LABELS SPECIFY THE COUNTRY ORIGIN OF ALL IMPORTED INGREDIENTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1987 AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A BALANCED BUDGET BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1987.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL CRITICAL MATERIALS COUNCIL TO REPORT ON NATIONAL NEED OF STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THEIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO ADOPT HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE FUNDS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD SPECIFY THAT INCREASED FUNDING FOR DISASTERS AND THE HOMELESS WILL NOT INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DIRECT THE PRESIDENT TO ADD AIDS TO THE LIST OF DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES THAT WOULD PREVENT IMMIGRATION TO THIS COUNTRY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE NO. 137 BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE JOHNSTON, LA MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR THE FUNDING OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $5 MILLION FOR THE INSERTION OF MINUTEMAN III ICBMS INTO MINUTEMAN II ICBM SILOS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS THAT DO NOT APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS ACT WOULD PROVIDE SEVERANCE PAY FOR ANY EMPLOYEES OF THE WORLD BANK.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HOMELESS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN EMERGENCY PAYMENTS TO FEED GRAIN FARMERS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO STIPULATE THAT NO FUNDING SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PATENTS FOR OIL SHALE MINING CLAIMS PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 1988.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDING FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO DEVELOP A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INDICATING THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE ELDERLY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO POSTPONE THE START OF PENALTIES FOR FOUR MONTHS FOR EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW FUNDING TO SUPPLY THE DRUG AZT TO AIDS VICTIMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PREVENT ANY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FUNDS FROM BEING USED BY ANY STATE UNLESS THE STATE REQUIRES AIDS TESTING OF ALL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE POLITICAL SITUATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ANGOLA, AND TO ASK THAT THE ADMINISTRATION REVIEW ITS POLICIES WITH REGARDS TO ANGOLA.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT GIVE CONGRESS A REPORT CONCERNING U.S. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS TO PROTECT KUWAITI SHIPPING IN THE PERSIAN GULF BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SUCH ARRANGEMENTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-20TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANKS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-14TO ADOPT HR 2360, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT EXTENSION, A BILL TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE LIMIT ON THE DEBT CEILING.H.R. 2360 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-07TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO ADOPT HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, A RESOLUTION THAT PRESENTS THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988, 1989, 1990 AND 1991.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY, IA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE BOTH REVENUES AND DEFENSE SPENDING.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE BUDGETARY SAVINGS FROM WESTERN PUBLIC POWER PROGRAMS AND OFFSET THIS EXPENDITURE WITH PREPAYMENT OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK LOANS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM VETERANS BENEFITS TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PROGRAMS.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE ROTH, DE AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A BIENNIAL BUDGET PROCEDURE SHOULD BE VOTED INTO LAW THIS YEAR.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SUBSTITUTE NEW LANGUAGE.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE AMENDMENT NO 174 TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO INCORPORATE THE PRESIDENT'S SUBMITTED BUDGET AS RE-ESTIMATED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS GUIDELINES.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RETAIN CURRENT FUNDING AND PROGRAM TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAMS.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE DOLE, KS AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO THE CHILES D,FL AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE CHANGES IN INCOME TAX RATES SHOULD BE INCREASED OR POSTPONED.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SET NEW BUDGET TOTALS AND DIRECTIVES.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-29TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE SC RES 48, THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD D,WV MOTION TO RESUBMIT SC 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-28TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SC RES 48 WAS IN ORDER. SC RES 48, A CHILES, FL PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SC RES 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, STIPULATED THAT THE ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SHOULD BE USED AS THE GUIDELINES IN JUDGING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS ANTI-DEFICIT LAW.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-22TO AMEND HR 1157, THE WHEAT ACREAGE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE, TO ALLOW APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO THE BILL TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED. PASSAGE WOULD PROHIBIT CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL IF IT WOULD CAUSE THE DEFICIT TO SURPASS THE LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985 GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS.H.R. 1157 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-03-18TO ADOPT SJ RES 81, A RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE THE PROVISION OF MORE ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS AS IT RELATES TO TITLE II OF THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1987.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-02-02TO ADOPT S RES 85, THE BUDGET ACT WAIVER, A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 RESTRICTING CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUDGET ITEMS BEFORE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET RESOLUTION, SO THAT S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, CAN BE CONSIDERED.S. 387 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO ADOPT HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM BY THE TRANSFER OF $50 MILLION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACT OUT PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR SOME CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL VETERANS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO WAIVE THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. MOTION PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE VOTING AND PRESENT.100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-01-28TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 80, THE SENATE COMMITTEES AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS TO ALL SENATE COMMITTEES BY FIVE PERCENT.S. 80 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-10-17TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 5300, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE PROJECTED DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 BY $11.7 BILLION.H.R. 5300 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1986-10-17TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY) MOTION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE GOLDWATER, AZ) AMENDMENT TO TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, UNTIL DECEMBER 29TH. THE AMENDMENT WOULD BAR ANY FUNDS FOR THE T-46 AIR FORCE TRAINER AIRPLANE.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-16TO TABLE ABDNOR, SD) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DISCONTINUE FUNDS FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS OR RELATED PROJECTS THAT HAD NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED.99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-10-16TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL SELL NOTES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS HELD IN THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 309A OF THE CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS TO REALIZE NET PROCEEDS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NOT LESS THAN $50,000,000.99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-10-16(CONTINUED) TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ADD LANGUAGE TO THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS (RICO) STATUTE.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-16TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH WOULD REQUIRE 50 PERCENT OF ALL THE MATERIALS AND LABOR USED IN OFF-SHORE DRILLING OPERATIONS BE AMERICAN MADE.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-16TO TEST THE GERMANENESS OF THE GOLDWATER, AZ) AMENDMENT TH THE ABDNOR, SD) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FUNDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF T-46 TRAINING AIRCRAFT.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO ADOPT HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD MAKE APPROPRIATE $557,732,573,343 FOR PROGRAMS COVERED BY THE 13 REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-10-03TO ADOPT THE BYRD, VA)-DOLE AMENDMENT, TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $200,000,000 IN AID FOR THE PHILIPPINES AND REDUCE OTHER FOREIGN AID ACCOUNTS BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY ACT.99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-10-03TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT INVOLVED A NEW APPROPRIATION FOR AN UNAUTHORIZED PROGRAM. THE AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $29 MILLION FOR HEALTH PLANNING AND REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT THROUGH UNIFORM PERCENTAGE REDUCTIONS IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHOULD USE EXISTING STOCKS OF WHEAT AND CORN, AND TO INCREASE DOMESTIC COMMODITY ASSISTANCE TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES TO THE PHILIPPINES, CERTAIN AFRICAN NATIONS, INDIA, AND BANGLADESH.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE WARNER, VA)-TRIBLE, VA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE LEASE OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TO A REGIONAL AUTHORITY.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DENY STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECIPIENT, FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM, FINANCE OR PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ABORTIONS.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE KASTEN, WI) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT APPROPRIATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES TO (CONTINUED) THE SAME AMOUNT AS PROVIDED BY THE SOVIET UNION UNLESS THE U.N. ADOPTS PROPORTIONAL VOTING, BASED ON THE SIZE OF A NATION'S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, ON BUDGETARY MATTERS.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SUPPORTS CHILE'S NATIONAL ACCORD FOR THE TRANSITION TO FULL DEMOCRACY.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD MODIFY AGRICULTURAL DISASTER PAYMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL SO THAT PAYMENTS WOULD BE IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP OF SURPLUS COMMODITY STOCKS HELD BY THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION AND MAKE COMPARABLE REDUCTIONS IN EMERGENCY DISASTER LOANS ISSUED BY THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO LIMIT THE AGGREGATE VALUE OF THE CERTIFICATES TO $190 MILLION AND TO $100,000 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PRODUCER.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HAWKINS, FL) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND (CONTINUED) THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966, PERMITTING 1 PERCENT GROWTH OVER CURRENT SERVICE LEVELS.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE ABDNOR AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN LOANS MADE BY RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SYSTEMS WITHOUT PENALTY TO THE BORROWERS.99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE LEAHY, VT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO ACCOUNT FOR AMOUNTS BUDGETED AND APPROPRIATED FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR INFLATION.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-02(CONTINUED) TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTORE TO STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE POWER TO PROTECT RATE PAYERS FROM THE COSTS OF ABANDONED OR CANCELLED GENERATING UNITS.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HEINZ, PA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT UNITED STATES ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER THE ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES, OR PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SUCH DRUGS OR DEVICES, TO AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF SUCH MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE GORE, TN) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD AMEND THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 TO PROVIDE FOR SECURITY AND FAIR MARKETING PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN ENCRYPTED SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-02TO TABLE THE BINGAMAN, NM) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DENY AUTHORITY FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CREDITS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT OF REPAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST.99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-10-02TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $200,000,000 OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ASSISTANCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES OUT OF FUNDS TRANSFERRED FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN DEMOCRACIES.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-01TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HARKIN-GRASSLEY, IA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH WOULD MODIFY THE PAYMENT LIMITATION FOR AGRICULTURAL PRICE SUPPORT PAYMENTS FOR THE 1987 THROUGH 1990 CROP YEARS TO A CAP OF $500,000.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-01TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DIXON AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD RESTORE $100 MILLION TO THE SUMMER JOB PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW).99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-10-01TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE DIXON-GLENN, OH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PERMIT TENANT MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-01TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE DANFORTH, MO) AMENDMENT TO H J RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF EMPLOYEE SENIORITY RIGHTS IN AIRLINE MERGERS AND SIMILIAR TRANSACTIONS.H.J.Res. 738 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-01TO ADOPT A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H J RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN CATTLE PRODUCERS, AND INTEREST RATE RELIEF ON AGRICULTURAL LOANS, AND DROUGHT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE UNITED STATES. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW).H.J.Res. 738 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-09-30TO TABLE THE HATFIELD AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RETAIN CERTAIN ANTITRUST PROVISIONS OF THE BILL AS IT RELATES TO THE BEER INDUSTRY.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-29TO ADOPT THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $200,000,000 OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ASSISTANCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES OUT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND. THE AMENDMENT WOULD EXEMPT EGYPT AND ISRAEL FROM ANY CUTS MADE IN ORDER TO FUND THE INCREASED AID (CONTINUED) FOR THE PHILIPPINES.99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1986-09-19TO ADOPT S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, TO REDUCE THE PROJECTED FISCAL DEFICIT FOR 1987 BY $13.3 BILLION.S. 2706 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS MATTER LIMITATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 AS IT APPLIES TO A SECTION OF S 2706 AFFECTING STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS-MATTER LIMITATION OF THE 1985 RECONCILIATION ACT.)S. 2706 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS MATTER LIMITATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 AS IT APPLIES TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCDURES ESTABLISHED IN A SECTION OF S 2706 TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS AGAINST THOSE WHO MAKE FRAUDULENT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS-MATTER LIMITATION OF THE 1985 RECONCILIATION ACT.)S. 2706 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DANFORTHEAGLETON, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF EMPLOYEE SENIORITY RIGHTS IN AIRLINE MERGERS AND SIMILAR TRANSACTIONS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE BUDGET ACT).S. 2706 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO ADOPT THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION ASSESSING FEES ON THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR FOREIGN DEPOSITS IN U.S. BANKS.S. 2706 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE KASSEBAUM AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF LIABILITY FOR HARM ARISING OUT OF GENERAL AVIATION ACCIDENTS. (A THREE- FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET ACT).S. 2706 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE TRIBLE AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD LEASE THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TO A LOCAL AUTHORITY. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET ACT.)S. 2706 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO TABLE THE STEVENS, AK) AMENDMENT TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO S2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION OF THE BILL INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY INCOME TAXES FROM 10 TO 25 PERCENT.S. 2706 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1986-09-19TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO INCREASE DEFICIT REDUCTIONS IN S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, TO $13.3 BILLION. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET (CONTINUED) ACT.)S. 2706 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable

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