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Ronnie Gene Flippo

Ronnie Gene Flippo on Trade

DemocratAL

Trade144 votes · 72.7/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

213 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 144 of them counted toward the score above: 55 toward “Free trade” and 89 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 69 did not count: 55 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 14 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1983-09-29TO AMEND THE HUGHES AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3231 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 3231 AMENDS THE AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. THE BONKER AMENDMENT RETAINS COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN THE BILL, BUT REQUIRES A WARRANT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3231 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-09-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3962, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979 UNTIL OCT. 31, 1983. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3962 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-15TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3391 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO CAP FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM AT THE BUDGET LEVEL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3391 TO ELIMINATE THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND ENTITLEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHICH AUTHORIZE $217 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $163 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-14TO AMEND H.R. 3391 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE EXPENDING ELIGIBILITY TO SECONDARY FIRMS THAT SUPPLY PARTS OR SERVICES TO FIRMS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY IMPORTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-09-14TO AGREE TO THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3391. H.R. 3391 IMPROVES WORKER TRAINING UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT LOWERS THE PERCENTAGE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES SET ASIDE FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE AND STRIKES PROVISIONS FOR COST OVERRUNS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-08-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 299, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3391, A BILL IMPROVING WORKER TRAINING UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-08-03TO PASS H.R. 2957. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-08-03TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT INCREASES UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW FROM $2 BILLION TO $4.25 BILLION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY TO CONSENT TO AN INCREASE OF THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE IMF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-08-03TO AMEND THE BURTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2957. THE BURTON AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INSTRUCT THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IMF TO VOTE AGAINST ANY LOAN WHICH WOULD GIVE A COMMUNIST OR THIRD WORLD COUNTRY A RATE LESS THAN THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GUARANTEED LOAN RATE. THE ST GERMAIN AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND THE UNITED STATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IMF TO STUDY THE FUND'S POLICIES ON SETTING INTEREST RATES BELOW MARKET RATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-08-03TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO REQUIRE THE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TO THE IMF TO OPPOSE LOANS TO ANY COUNTRY UNDER A COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-08-01TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 256, A MEASURE DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO BLOCK RENEWAL OF FAVORABLE TRADING STATUS FOR ROMANIA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 256 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL REQUIRING CONTINUED U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 2957 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNOR OF THE IMF TO CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE QUOTA OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-07-29TO AMEND H.R. 2957; TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROLS OVER THE RELEASE OF UNITED STATES FUNDS TO THE IMF; TO CONTROL THE POSSIBLE DIVERTING OF RESOURCES FROM DOMESTIC NEEDS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN TO IMPLEMENT THE BRETTON WOODS ACT IN SUCH A WAY THAT UNITED STATES ECONOMIC WELL-BEING HAS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY; TO INTSTRUCT THE FUND TO ENCOURAGE BORROWERS AND LENDERS TO NEGOTIATE A SCHEDULING OF DEBT; TO PROHIBIT UP-FRONT RESCHEDULING FEES BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND TO LIMIT FURTHER LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS THAT ENGAGE IN EXCESSIVE LOANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-07-29TO LIMIT DEBATE ON H.R. 2957 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO. H.R. 2957 EXTENDS THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGES BALANCED WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENS THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY U.S. BANKS; AND PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-07-26TO AMEND H.R. 2957, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGING BALANCED WORLD-WIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENING THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE UNITED STATES TO WORK FOR CHANGES IN FUND GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND DECISIONS TO CONVERT SHORT-TERM BANK DEBT MADE AT HIGH INTEREST RATES INTO LONG-TERM DEBT AT LOWER RATES OF INTEREST. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-07-21TO AGREE TO H. RES. 249, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2957 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2957 EXTENDS THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES; ENCOURAGES BALANCED WORLD-WIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH; PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; STRENGTHENS THE SUPERVISION OF INTERNATIONAL LENDING BY UNITED STATES BANKS; AND PROVIDES FOR CONTINUED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2957 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-07-14TO PASS H.R. 2769, TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND TO FACILITATE EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2769 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-07-13TO AGREE TO H. RES. 246, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR. 2769 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2769 PROMOTES ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATES EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2769 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3398, A BILL CHANGING THE TARIFF TREATMENT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN ARTICLES. H.R. 3398 ELIMINATES TARIFF DUTIES ON PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES; IT TEMPORARILY ELIMINATES DUTY ON PRODUCTS THAT SOMEDAY MAY BE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES; AND, IT ADJUSTS LANGUAGE IN THE TARIFF SCHEDULES TO MAKE CLASSIFICATIONS MORE UNIFORM, EQUITABLE AND EASIER TO ADMINISTER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1416, A BILL AMENDING THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1416 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-17TO PASS H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-12-17TO AMEND H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. THE DE LUGO AMENDMENT IMPOSES A TARIFF RATE QUOTA ON THE AMOUNT OF BULK RUM THAT COULD ENTER THE UNITED STATES DUTY FREE FROM ELIGIBLE CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressNayFree trade
1982-12-15TO AMEND H.R. 5133, A BILL ESTABLISHING DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT EXEMPTS JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURES FROM REQUIREMENTS IF THE BALANCE OF TRADE DEFICIT WITH JAPAN DECLINED BASED ON THE RATIO OF THE AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS BALANCE OF TRADE TO THE DEFICIT IN GOODS AND SERVICES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5133 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO PASS H.R. 6838 AS AMENDED (SEE ROLL CALL 378). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6838, A BILL LIFTING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON THE SOVIET UNION. THE BROOMFIELD MOTION RECOMMMITS H.R. 6838 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT RESCINDS IN 90 DAYS THE EXPORT CONTROLS ON OIL AND GAS TRANSMISSION, REFINING, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY DESTINED FOR THE SOVIET UNION, PROVIDED THAT WITHIN THE 90 DAYS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NOT USING FORCED LABOR ON CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6867, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE TARIFF AND TRADE CHANGES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 6867 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 287, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION VOLUNTARY CODE ON INFANT FORMULA. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.J.Res. 287 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-05-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 238, TO APPROVE A CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Con.Res. 238 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-12-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 598, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO LIMIT THE IMPORTATION OF AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 598 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-11-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 376, RELATIVE TO JAPAN UNITED STATES TRADE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 376 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-25TO PASS H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-09-25TO AMEND H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS AND THE DOLLAR EQUIVALENT THEREOF MADE AVAILABLE IN THIS RESOLUTION BY 10%. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-09-25TO AMEND H. RES. 601, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY STATING IT IS A U.S. POLICY THAT THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUND, OR BE GIVEN OFFICIAL OR OBSERVER STATUS AT A MEETING SPONSORED BY THE FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF S. 2271, A SENATE PASSED BILL SIMILAR TO H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, AND INSERT THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 7244. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2271 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO PASS H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-09-18TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 367, DISAPPROVING THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO INDIA OF URANIUM FOR THE TARAPUR ATOMIC POWER STATION PURSUANT TO EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION XSNM 1569.H.Con.Res. 367 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, PROHIBITING PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION FROM BECOMING A MEMBER IN THE IMF OR HAVING OBSERVER OR OFFICIAL STATUS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, A BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, RESTRICTING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZED SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE REVENUES OF THE U.S. ARE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE TOTAL OF ITS EXPENDITURES FOR ONE FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-07-30TO PASS H. J. RES. 589, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR THE EXPORT IMPORT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 589 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-07-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1916, AUTHORIZING OPERATIONS BY THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 1916 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-05-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-04-17TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-03-06TO PASS H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING PAYMENTS TO THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, OR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND WHICH EXCEED 90% OF THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL SO LONG AS THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF THE PERSONNEL OF THAT INSTITUTION EXCEED BY 10% OR MORE THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF PERSONNEL IN COMPARABLE U.S. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM $445 MILLION TO $180 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE U.S. SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FROM $2.749 BILLION TO $1.650 BILLION, AND REDUCING THE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FROM $700 MILLION TO $600 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE U.S. IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FOR ANY ASSISTANCE TO ANY NONMEMBER NATION. THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT PROHIBITED FUNDS BEING USED TO AID CUBA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-02-19TO PASS H.R. 2492, TO CORRECTING AN ANOMALY IN THE RATE OF DUTY APPLICABLE TO ARTICLES OF APPAREL IN WHICH FEATHERS OR DOWNS ARE USED AS FILLING AND TO EXTEND UNTIL JUNE 30, 1984 THE DUTY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CRUDE FEATHERS AND DOWNS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2492 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-01-24TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 204, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 204 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-12-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3352, PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3352 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-11-14TO PASS H.R. 2727, MODIFING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING QUOTAS ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN MEAT, AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN SUCH QUOTAS CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-11-14TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2727, MEAT IMPORT QUOTAS, BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM ACCESS LEVEL FOR IMPORTED MEAT TO 1.3 BILLION POUNDS. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT INCREASED THE MINIMUM LEVEL FROM 1.2 BILLION TO 1.25 BILLION POUNDS ANNUALLY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-09-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 737, A BILL PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO REGULATE EXPORTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 737 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-25TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY REMOVING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF ALASKAN CRUDE OIL TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME QUANTITY OF CRUDE OIL IS BEING EXPORTED FROM AN ADJACENT FOREIGN COUNTRY TO THE U.S. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-09-21TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE DORNAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. THE PREYER AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EXPORT LICENSING INFORMATION AND MAKES INFORMATION ON SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AFTER JUNE 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY LIMITING U.S. EXPORTS OF CATTLE HIDES TO REASONABLE LEVELS UNTIL FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WHO HAVE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS RESUME REASONABLE LEVEL OF EXPORTS OR UNTIL SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES BECOME AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC USERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY ESTABLISHING A PETITION PROCEDURE TO ALLOW USERS OF METALLIC MATERIALS CAPABLE OF BEING RECYCLED TO REQUEST HEARINGS ON THE MONITORING OR CONTROL OF EXPORTS OF SUCH MATERIALS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ACQUISITION OF RECORDS RELATING TO ANY ACTION CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXPORT CONTROLS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R.4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT PARTICULAR ATTENTION BE GIVEN TO THE DIFFICULTY OF DEVISING EFFECTIVE SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT A COUNTRY THAT POSES A THREAT TO U. S. SECURITY FROM DIVERTING CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO MILITARY USE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY STRIKING THE INDEXING PROVISIONS IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING NEW MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES LANGUAGE STATING THAT EXPORT CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED FOR GOODS WHICH WOULD TRANSFER MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO COUNTRIES TO WHICH EXPORTS ARE CONTROLLED AND REQUIRING THAT THE INITIAL LIST OF SUCH TECHNOLOGIES BE COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED BY OCTOBER 1, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-07-25TO AGREE TO H. RES. 317, DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO ROMANIA. (MOTION FAILED)H.Res. 317 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-07-23THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-11TO PASS H.R. 4537, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRADE AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4537 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-02-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 37, A BILL THAT AMENDS P.L. 96-630 BY REPEALING THE GENERAL SUMMARY PROVISION ON FINANCIAL PRIVACY.(MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 37 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3447, THE BILL STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ECONOMY THROUGH INCREASED FOREIGN SALES OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.S. 3447 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORTS ON H.R. 4018, H.R. 5146, H.R. 5037, H.R. 5289 AND H.R. 5263. THESE FIVE ENERGY CONFERENCE REPORTS DEAL WITH ENERGY TAX REFORM, UTILITY RATE REFORM, NATURAL GAS PRICING, COAL CONVERSION, AND RELATED ISSUES OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AND REFORM.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO PASS H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978, BY SETTING THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF MEAT IMPORTS AT 739 MILLION POUNDS PER YEAR RATHER THAN 1.2 BILLION POUNDS PER YEAR.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 10584, THE BILL DESIGNED TO STRENGHTHEN THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH INCREASED SALES ABROAD OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS.H.R. 10584 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-14TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 9214 TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 4 AND 7 OF THE BILL. H.R. 9214 IS THE BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCING FACILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). THE SENATE AMENDMENTS IN QUESTION WOULD INSTRUCT THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMF TO OPPOSE ANY IMF LOANS TO NATIONS PROVIDING AID OR ASSISTANCE TO TERRORISTS, AND WOULD MANDATE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1981.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 5265, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR.H.R. 5265 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-09-08TO PASS H.R. 11711, THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-08TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11711 THAT WOULD EXTEND COVERAGE TO WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 40 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 104 WEEKS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF, AS WELL AS WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 26 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 52 WEEKS PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF. H.R. 11711 IS THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO PASS H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY REQUIRING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE SALE OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND NUCLEAR PRACTICES OF THE COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRANSACTIONS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT ENDORSE CERTAIN PRINCIPLES OF FAIR AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO ANY COUNTRY WHOSE GOVERNMENT HAS ENGAGED IN A CONSISTENT PATTERN OF GROSS VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157, THE BILL AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS. THE LONG (MD) AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF A COMMODITY UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE COMMODITY IS NOT IN SURPLUS IN THE UNTITED STATES AND ITS IMPORTATION WOULD NOT THREATEN U.S. FIRMS MANUFACTURING A SIMILAR OR COMPETING PRODUCT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE BINGHAM MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT CREDITS TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITHOUT PRESIDENTIAL CONSENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN TRANSACTIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-06-02THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PERMITTING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GUARANTEE, INSURE, OR EXTEND CREDIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SO LONG AS IT IS ALSO GUARANTEEING, INSURING OR EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY COMMUNIST COUNTRY.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-06-01THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H. RES. 238, THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD TRY TO OBTAIN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON IMPORTS OF U.S.-PROCESSED FRUITS, JUICES AND VEGETABLES.H.Res. 238 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-05-22TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 555, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF NONDISCRIMINATORY ("MOST-FAVORED-NATION") TREATMENT OF TRADE WITH THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC.H.Con.Res. 555 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-04-11TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1978.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-24TO PASS H.R. 9179.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179 BY PROHIBITING OPIC FROM OFFERING ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROJECTS EXPANDING THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF CROPS OF PALM OIL, SUGAR OR CITRUS FRUITS FOR EXPORT IN COMPETITION WITH THE SAME U.S. CROPS.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, BY PROHITING OPIC LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA UNLESS THE HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO PASS H.R. 9214.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AGREE TO A TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9214. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT SETS FORTH THE SALARIES OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. THE NEAL AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-11-03TO AMEND H.R. 9179 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST 50% OF ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE OPIC GO TO AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES. H.R. 9179 IS THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1977-11-02TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRIOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF ANY LOANS OR GUARANTEES MADE TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1977-10-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM ACT OF 1977.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade

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