Wendell Hampton Ford on Spending & Budget

DemocratKY

Spending & Budget1,711 votes · 91.4/100 consistent

Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,955 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,711 of them counted toward the score above: 1,233 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 478 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,244 did not count: 1,203 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 41 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.

Date	What was voted on	Voted	Counted as
1988-08-03	TO TABLE THE WALLOP, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO ELIMINATE THE NEW COMPETITIVENESS POLICY COUNCIL.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-08-03	TO TABLE THE MCCLURE, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT, WHEN GRANTING "MOST FAVORED NATION" STATUS TO A COUNTRY, WOULD ALSO HAVE TO CONSIDER THE EXTENT OF THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE HELSINKI ACCORD ON HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-08-03	TO TABLE THE WALLOP, WY AMENDMENT TO HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO GUARANTEE THAT ACTIONS TAKEN IN UNFAIR-TRADE CASE DECISIONS WOULD COME UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT AND NOT THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-08-03	TO TABLE THE DURENBERGER, MN AMENDMENT TO HR 4848, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO MAKE THE REPEAL OF THE EMBARGO ON SOVIET UNION FURSKINS DEPENDENT ON CERTIFICATION BY THE PRESIDENT THAT LIMITATIONS ON EMIGRATION FROM THE U.S.S.R. ARE BEING RELAXED.H.R. 4848 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-29	TO PASS HR 4784, FISCAL 1989 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $47 MILLION FOR THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT'S RURAL DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 4784 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-29	TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR AMENDMENT TO HR 4784, FISCAL 1989 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS TO PAY EXCESS ASSESSMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND IN INCREMENTS INSTEAD OF IN ONE PAYMENT AS SET UP BY THE AGRICULTURE CREDIT ACT.H.R. 4784 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-29	TO AMEND HR 4784, FISCAL 1989 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS, TO ADD $31 MILLION TO THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PART OF THE WOMEN,INFANTS & CHILDREN PROGRAM AND TO OFFSET THIS ADDITION BY CUTTING A PERCENTAGE FROM MOST OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE BILL.H.R. 4784 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO PASS HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE ABOUT $140 BILLION DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989 FOR THESE DEPARTMENTS AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-27	TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENCOURAGE, TO PROMOTE, OR TO DECLARE HOMOSEXUALITY AS "NORMAL, NATURAL OR HEALTHY."H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO AMEND HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF PROMPTLY-REPORTED RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Fiscal restraint
1988-07-27	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE PUBLISHED GUIDELINES FOR AIDS EDUCATION MATERIALS WHICH PROHIBIT ENCOURAGEMENT OF HOMOSEXUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDING OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVES, ABORTIONS, OR COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING CONTRACEPTIVES AND ABORTIONS, AT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE TABLED THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT RELEASE OF AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDS TO STATES NOT REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO SPOUSES OF AIDS CARRIERS.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO AMEND AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FEDERALLY-FUNDED AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAM CANNOT ENCOURAGE SEXUAL ACTIVITY OR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO RULE AS GERMANE THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FEDERALLY-FUNDED AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAM CANNOT ENCOURAGE SEXUAL ACTIVITY OR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO PASS HR 4782, FISCAL 1989 COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATEJUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $15 BILLION FOR THESE DEPARTMENTS AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 4782 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-27	TO AMEND HR 4782, FISCAL 1989 COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATEJUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, TO TRANSFER $58.5 MILLION IN FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION TO THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 4782 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-27	TO AMEND HR 4782, FISCAL 1989 COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATEJUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SHOULD STOP THE SALE OF BALLISTIC MISSILES AND OTHER OFFENSIVE WEAPONS TO NATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND PERSIAN GULF, AND SHOULD ENDORSE THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST IRAN AND IRAQ.H.R. 4782 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-25	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 EDUCATION/HHS/ LABOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO CURTAIL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING IN 1989 UNLESS IT PROHIBITS THE PROVISION OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-25	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 EDUCATION/HHS/LABOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE THE LANGUAGE ALLOWING MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS IN CASES OF INCEST OR RAPE.H.R. 4783 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-13	TO PASS HR 4867, FISCAL 1989 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $9.5 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4867 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-13	TO AMEND HR 4867, FISCAL 1989 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH PROHIBIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN FEDERAL GAS AND OIL LEASES OFF OF THE COAST OF FLORIDA IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.H.R. 4867 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-13	TO AMEND THE DOLE, KS AMENDMENT TO HR 4867, FISCAL 1989 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NICARAGUA SHOULD FOLLOW THE 1987 ESQUIPULAS II AGREEMENTS, AND TO CONDEMN RECENT ACTIONS BY THE NICARAGUAN GOVERNMENT TO RESTRICT INTERNAL OPPOSITION AND TO EXPEL EIGHT U.S. DIPLOMATS.H.R. 4867 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-13	TO PASS HR 4800, FISCAL 1989 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $59.1 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, NASA, THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4800 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-12	TO AMEND HR 4800, FISCAL 1989 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO REDUCE ALLOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO FINANCE TWO CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS.H.R. 4800 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-12	TO AMEND HR 4800, FISCAL 1989 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO TRANSFER $300 MILLION IN NASA FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PROGRAMS.H.R. 4800 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-12	TO AMEND HR 4800, FISCAL 1989 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO TRANSFER $30 MILLION IN NASA FUNDS TO THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT PROGRAM.H.R. 4800 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-12	TO PASS HR 4794, FISCAL 1989 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $10.5 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4794 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-11	TO PASS HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $532 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS AND TO PERMIT SPENDING $3.2 BILLION IN LOCAL TAXES FOR DISTRICT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-11	TO AMEND HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXEMPT LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-08	TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-08	TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, WAS IN ORDER. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT EXEMPTED LOCAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FROM LOCAL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND WAS CHALLENGED AS LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE RULING OF THE CHAIR WAS UPHELD.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-07	TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS IS ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-07	TO TABLE THE EXON,, NE AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY OR IN REPORTED CASES OF INCEST AND RAPE.H.R. 4776 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-07-07	TO PASS HR 4637, FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $14.3 BILLION FOR FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL 1989.H.R. 4637 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-07	TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 4637, FISCAL 1989 FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS PROVIDING $931 MILLION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.H.R. 4637 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-07	TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 4637, FISCAL 1989 FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THE WORLD BANK TO STRENGTHEN ITS LENDING TERMS FOR NATIONS EQUIVALENT TO THOSE TERMS AVAILABLE TO AMERICAN FAMILY FARMERS, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE U.S. TAX DOLLARS.H.R. 4637 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-07-07	TO AMEND, AS MODIFIED BY KASTEN, WI, HR 4637, FISCAL 1989 FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO FOLLOW LEGISLATED GUIDELINES IN COMPILING ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON UNITED NATIONS VOTING PRACTICES.H.R. 4637 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-07-07	TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4567, FISCAL 1989 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $17.8 BILLION FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4567 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-06-27	TO PASS HR 4775, FISCAL 1989 TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $15.9 BILLION FOR TREASURY DEPARTMENT, POSTAL SERVICE, AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4775 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-06-27	TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR WITH REGARDS TO THE GERMANENESS OF THE MCCLURE, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 4775, THE FISCAL 1989 TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LINK LINK MOST FAVORED NATION TRADING STATUS WITH COMPLIANCE TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROVISIONS OF THE HELSINKI FINAL ACT.H.R. 4775 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-24	TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT AMENDMENT TO HR 4775, FISCAL 1989 TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXEMPT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS GROSSING UNDER $50,000 ANNUALLY FROM AN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS APPLICATION FEE.H.R. 4775 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal restraint
1988-06-15	TO PASS HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-06-15	TO AMEND HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GENERAL PURPOSE LOANS TO COMMUNIST COUNTRIES DURING THE TORONTO ECONOMIC SUMMIT.H.R. 4586 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-15	TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $8.7 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-15	TO PASS HR 4567, FISCAL 1989 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $17.96 BILLION FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4567 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-06-14	TO AFFIRM THE CHAIR RULING THAT THE REID, NV AMENDMENT TO HR 4567, FISCAL 1989 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $17.96 BILLION FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, WAS OUT OF ORDER AS LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL.H.R. 4567 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-14	TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF HR 4567, FISCAL 1989 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $17.96 BILLION FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4567 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-14	TO PASS HR 4587, FISCAL 1989 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $1.8 BILLION FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4587 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-06-14	TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF HR 4587, FISCAL 1989 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $1.8 BILLION FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4587 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-06-08	TO ADOPT, OVER PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO, OMNIBUS TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT, A BILL TO ENHANCE THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ABROAD BY STRENGTHENING ACTIONS AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN TRADE, CLARIFYING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS CONDUCT ABROAD, REORGANIZING EDUCATION AND EXPORT PROGRAMS, RESCINDING THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS. TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATE, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SUSTAINED THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-27	TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3, OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, A BILL TO ENHANCE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ABROAD BY STRENGTHENING ACTIONS AGAINST UNFAIR TRADE, CLARIFYING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS CONDUCT, REORGANIZING FEDERAL PROGRAMS, RESCINDING THE WINDFALL-PROFITS TAX FOR OIL, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE OF LARGE-SCALE PLANT CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS.H.R. 3 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-14	TO ADOPT HC RES 268, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, A RESOLUTION TO PUT FORTH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN FISCAL 1989 THROUGH 1991.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-14	TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE INDEXING OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-14	TO TABLE THE WIECKER, CT AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM SCIENCE TO HEALTH FUNCTIONS FOR IMMUNIZATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER HEALTH PROGRAMS.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-13	TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO SET ASIDE BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS FOR A PROPOSED DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1988-04-13	TO AMEND SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT.100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1988-04-13	TO TABLE THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE FEDERAL DEFICIT SHOULD EXCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-13	TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE FEDERAL DEFICIT SHOULD INCLUDE UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-13	TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE MILITARY AND CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT, AND THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUNDS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE FEDERAL DEFICIT.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-13	TO AMEND THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE SHOULD BE OUTSIDE THE FEDERAL BUDGET.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-12	TO AMEND THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE FEDERAL DEFICIT SHOULD NOT REFLECT GROUND AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND SURPLUSES.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1988-04-11	TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-12-21	TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $603.9 BILLION IN TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS THAT HAD NOT RECEIVED FUNDING FROM CONGRESS FOR FISCAL 1988.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-21	TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3545, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, A BILL TO REACH DEFICIT-REDUCTION GOALS SET AT THE NOVEMBER 20 BUDGET MEETING BETWEEN THE WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AMOUNTING TO $17.6 BILLION IN FISCAL 1988 AND $22 BILLION IN 1989.H.R. 3545 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal restraint
1987-12-19	TO ADOPT EN BLOC S RES 306, S RES 311, S RES 319, S RES 321, S RES 322, AND S RES 325, THE COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTIONS, SIX RESOLUTIONS TO AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE ARMED SERVICES, FINANCE, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, INDIAN AFFAIRS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEES.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-11	TO PASS HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $606 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS DURING FISCAL 1988 FOR PROGRAMS UNDER 13 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-11	TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REPEAL PROVISIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACT THAT EXPEDITE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO AID REQUESTS FOR THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-12-11	TO AMEND THE STEVENS, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO WITHHOLD ALL HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS UNLESS THE REBELS PARTICIPATE IN A CEASE-FIRE OR SUCH AID IS DEEMED CONSISTENT WITH THE ARIAS PEACE PLAN BY A MAJORITY OF THE FIVE TREATY SIGNATORIES.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal restraint
1987-12-11	TO AMEND HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO SEPARATE OMNIBUS CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1988 AND 1989 BEFORE PRESENTING THEM TO THE PRESIDENT.100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-12-11	TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD LIMIT FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY REQUIRING THAT 97 PERCENT OF ALL ALLOCATIONS BE SPENT ON LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR.100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-11	TO AMEND HJ RES 395, THE FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO DECEMBER 16, 1987, WHEN TEMPORARY FUNDING CEASES.100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-12-10	TO AMEND S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING FEES FOR NEW BROADCAST LICENSES AND PENALTIES FOR BROADCASTERS WHO DO NOT ADHERE TO THE "FAIRNESS DOCTRINE", WITH BOTH REVENUES FUNDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-12-10	TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD PERMIT STATE AGENCIES TO REQUEST FEDERAL FUNDS TO COVER FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEFAULTS WITHOUT USING MORE STATE FUNDS.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Nay	Fiscal restraint
1987-12-10	TO TABLE THE KASSEBAUM, KS AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD FREEZE MOST FEDERAL SPENDING AT 1987 LEVELS, CURTAIL SOCIAL SECURITY INCREASES, AND DELAY FEDERAL TAX RATE REDUCTIONS FOR FISCAL 1988.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-10	TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD FREEZE ALL BUDGET AUTHORITY AT 1987 LEVELS, AND THEN SELECTIVELY RAISE CERTAIN 1988 APPROPRIATIONS TO LEVELS AGREED TO AT THE NOVEMBER 20 BUDGET SUMMIT.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-10	TO TABLE THE EXON, NE AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD ALLOW TAX PAYMENT DEFERRALS FOR FARMS GROSSING OVER $25 MILLION AS LONG AS THE FARM REMAINED AT LEAST 50 PERCENT FAMILY-OWNED.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal restraint
1987-12-10	TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, WHICH WOULD STRENGTHEN AN EXISTING PER-PERSON CEILING ON FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-12-10	TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO S 1920, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BYRD, WV, KASSEBAUM, KS, AND GRAMM, TX "LEADERSHIP" AMENDMENTS, WHICH CONSIST OF BIPARTISAN COMPROMISES ON THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET AS AGREED TO IN THE NOVEMBER 20 BUDGET SUMMIT.S. 1920 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-12-04	TO PASS HR 2616, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS, A BILL TO INCREASE VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND TO EXPAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE HAD SUBSTITUTED THE LANGUAGE OF S 9 FOR THAT IN HR 2616.H.R. 2616 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-04	TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF PLASTIC HANDGUNS.S. 9 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-12-03	TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR VA HOSPITAL PATIENTS AVAILABLE UPON CONSENT.S. 9 · 100th Congress	Nay	Fiscal expansion
1987-12-03	TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS FROM THE BILL EXEMPTING THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FROM RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.S. 9 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-11-18	TO PASS HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $15.9 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS DURING FISCAL 1988 FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS UNDER THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT, THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE BUREAU OF LAND RECLAMATION AND OTHER AGENCIES.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-11-18	TO RECOMMIT HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK ALL AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS AN AMENDMENT INSTITUTING A DEADLINE FOR THE SELECTION OF A PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-11-13	TO AMEND HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENERGY AND JUSTICE FROM PROSECUTING OR ENFORCING ANY JUDGMENT UNDER A MAY 1987 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY COURT OF APPEALS DECISION AGAINST ANY CORPORATE SHAREHOLDER, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE EXCEPT FOR THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PERSONALLY RECEIVED, PLUS INTEREST, THROUGH OIL-OVERCHARGING VIOLATIONS.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-11-12	TO AMEND HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, TO INSTRUCT THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO GIVE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH CONCERNS IN CHOOSING A PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Nay	Direction not readable
1987-11-12	TO ADOPT, EN BLOC, APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, THAT CONCERN NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-11-10	TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE JOHNSTON, LA AMENDMENT TO HR 2700, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE ALL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS WITH THE BILL, INCLUDING ONE CONCERNING THE PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-11-04	TO TABLE THE ADAMS, WA AMENDMENT TO HR 2700, THE FISCAL 1988 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD HAVE REMOVED A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE PROPOSED PERMANENT NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE.H.R. 2700 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-10-29	TO PASS HR 2890, THE FISCAL 1988 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $11.1 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 2890 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-10-27	TO PASS HR 2906, THE FISCAL 1988 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $8.5 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES.H.R. 2906 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-10-15	TO PASS HR 2763, THE FISCAL 1988 COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE OVER $14 BILLION FOR THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS RELATED AGENCIES AND THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY.H.R. 2763 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-10-15	TO PASS HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE OVER $57 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED INDEPENDENT AGENCIES.H.R. 2783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-10-15	TO TABLE THE MODIFIED HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $100 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-10-15	TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $100 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-10-15	TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD TRANSFER $118 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM NASA TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL PROGRAMS.H.R. 2783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Direction not readable
1987-10-15	TO AMEND HR 2783, THE FISCAL 1988 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY AIDS PATIENTS CARE, BY $43 MILLION.H.R. 2783 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion
1987-10-14	TO ADOPT HR 3058, THE FISCAL 1988 LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE $129.4 BILLION TO THE LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS FOR 1988.H.R. 3058 · 100th Congress	Yea	Fiscal expansion

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Fiscal expansion / Fiscal restraint axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.