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Bill Foster

Bill Foster on Taxes

DemocratIL

Taxes83 votes · 52.4/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

209 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 83 of them counted toward the score above: 40 toward “Raise revenue” and 43 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 126 did not count: 126 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 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
2015-04-15Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015H.R. 1562 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRaise revenue
2015-02-25To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plansH.R. 529 · 114th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2015-02-25To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plansH.R. 529 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2015-02-25Providing for consideration of H.R. 529, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; and providing for consideration of H.R. 5, the Student Success ActH.Res. 121 · 114th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2015-02-25Providing for consideration of H.R. 529, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; and providing for consideration of H.R. 5, the Student Success ActH.Res. 121 · 114th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2015-02-12Providing for consideration of H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act of 2015 and H.R. 636, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitationsH.Res. 101 · 114th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2015-02-12Providing for consideration of H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act of 2015 and H.R. 636, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitationsH.Res. 101 · 114th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2015-01-08Save American Workers Act of 2015H.R. 30 · 114th Congress · On PassageNayRaise revenue
2015-01-08Save American Workers Act of 2015H.R. 30 · 114th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-12-11Supporting America’s Charities ActH.R. 5806 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassNayRaise revenue
2014-12-04Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979, an Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; providing for consideration of H.R. 5759, Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014; and providing for consideration of H.R. 5781, to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken CAH.Res. 770 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedNayDirection not readable
2014-12-04Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979, an Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; providing for consideration of H.R. 5759, Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014; and providing for consideration of H.R. 5781, to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken CAH.Res. 770 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2014-12-03Achieving a Better Life Experience ActH.R. 647 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-12-03Tax Increase Prevention ActH.R. 5771 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-12-03Tax Increase Prevention ActH.R. 5771 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-12-03Providing for consideration of H.R. 5771, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and H.R. 647, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State Programs for the care of family members with disabilitiesH.Res. 766 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-25To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax creditH.R. 4935 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayRaise revenue
2014-07-24Student and Family Tax Simplification ActH.R. 3393 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-07-24Student and Family Tax Simplification ActH.R. 3393 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-07-24Providing for consideration of H.R. 3393, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of H.R. 4935, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax creditH.Res. 680 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-24Providing for consideration of H.R. 3393, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of H.R. 4935, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax creditH.Res. 680 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-17To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventoryH.R. 4719 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-07-17To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventoryH.R. 4719 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-07-17Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventoryH.Res. 670 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-17Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventoryH.Res. 670 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-11To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciationH.R. 4718 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayRaise revenue
2014-07-11To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciationH.R. 4718 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-07-10Providing for consideration of H.R. 5016, making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; and H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciationH.Res. 661 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-07-10Providing for consideration of H.R. 5016, making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; and H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciationH.Res. 661 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2014-06-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains of S corporationsH.R. 4453 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-06-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains of S corporationsH.R. 4453 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-06-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposesH.R. 4457 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-06-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposesH.R. 4457 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-05-09American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014H.R. 4438 · 113th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2014-05-09American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014H.R. 4438 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-05-07Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research creditH.Res. 569 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-05-07Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research creditH.Res. 569 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2014-04-03Save American Workers Act of 2014H.R. 2575 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayRaise revenue
2014-04-03Save American Workers Act of 2014H.R. 2575 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-04-02Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hoursH.Res. 530 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-04-02Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hoursH.Res. 530 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2014-03-11Hire More Heroes Act of 2013H.R. 3474 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaCut taxes
2014-03-05To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandateH.R. 4118 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayRaise revenue
2014-03-05To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandateH.R. 4118 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-02-26Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014H.R. 3865 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2014-02-26Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014H.R. 3865 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2014-02-26Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014H.R. 3865 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2014-02-26Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2804) All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act or the ALERT Act; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.H.Res. 487 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2014-02-26Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2804) All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act or the ALERT Act; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.H.Res. 487 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2013-08-02Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013H.R. 2009 · 113th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2013-08-02Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013H.R. 2009 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2013-08-01Providing for consideration of H.R. 367, REINS Act of 2013; providing for consideration of H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2013, through September 6, 2013; and providing for consideration of H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse ActH.Res. 322 · 113th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2013-08-01Providing for consideration of H.R. 367, REINS Act of 2013; providing for consideration of H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2013, through September 6, 2013; and providing for consideration of H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse ActH.Res. 322 · 113th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2013-04-15To prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee has no seriously delinquent tax debts, and for other purposesH.R. 882 · 113th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRaise revenue
2010-12-16Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust FundH.Res. 1766 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-16Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust FundH.Res. 1766 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-09Medicare and Medicaid Extenders ActH.R. 4994 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentsYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-02Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding & expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement programH.Res. 1745 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-02Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding & expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement programH.Res. 1745 · 111th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2010-11-30To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated.H.R. 4783 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsYeaCut taxes
2010-11-30Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be acH.Res. 1736 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-09-23Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creationH.Res. 1640 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-09-23Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creationH.Res. 1640 · 111th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2010-08-10To modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.H.R. 1586 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate AmendmentYeaRaise revenue
2010-07-30To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of certain information reporting requirements to corporations and to payments for property, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposesH.R. 5982 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-30Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010H.R. 5901 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaCut taxes
2010-07-29Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposesH.Res. 1568 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-22Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010H.R. 4213 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate amdt to the House amdt to the Senate amdtYeaDirection not readable
2010-06-29Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement ActH.R. 5623 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2010-06-29Firearms Excise Tax Improvement ActH.R. 5552 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2010-06-15Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010H.R. 5486 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2010-06-15Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010H.R. 5486 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2010-05-28American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010H.R. 4213 · 111th Congress · On concurring in Senate amdt with portion of amdt comprising section 523YeaDirection not readable
2010-05-28American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010H.R. 4213 · 111th Congress · On concurring in Senate amdt with amdt (except portion comprising section 523)YeaCut taxes
2010-05-28Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposesH.Res. 1403 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-28Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposesH.Res. 1403 · 111th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-14To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and for other purposes.H.R. 4994 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2010-03-25To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, and for other purposesH.R. 1586 · 111th Congress · On Concurring in Senate Amendments, With Amendment to Senate Amendment To TextYeaRaise revenue
2010-03-24Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax ActH.R. 4849 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2010-03-24Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax ActH.R. 4849 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2010-03-23Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposesH.Res. 1205 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-23Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposesH.Res. 1205 · 111th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-20TRICARE Affirmation ActH.R. 4887 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2009-12-09Tax Extenders Act of 2009H.R. 4213 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2009-12-09Tax Extenders Act of 2009H.R. 4213 · 111th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-03Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009H.R. 4154 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2009-12-03Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009H.R. 4154 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2009-12-03Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009H.R. 4154 · 111th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-03Providing for consideration of H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009H.Res. 941 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-03Providing for consideration of H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009H.Res. 941 · 111th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2009-03-19To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.H.R. 1586 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRaise revenue
2008-09-29To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposesH.R. 3997 · 110th Congress · On Concurring in Senate Amendment With An AmendmentYeaCut taxes
2008-09-26Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008H.R. 7060 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2008-09-26Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008H.R. 7060 · 110th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-26Providing for consideration of H.R. 7060, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposesH.Res. 1502 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-26Providing for consideration of H.R. 7060, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposesH.Res. 1502 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-24Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008H.R. 7006 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaCut taxes
2008-09-24Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008H.R. 7005 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaCut taxes
2008-09-11To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balanceH.R. 6532 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-23To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balanceH.R. 6532 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable

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