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Benjamin Gilman

Benjamin Gilman on Taxes

RepublicanNY

Taxes212 votes · 56.9/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

381 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 212 of them counted toward the score above: 56 toward “Raise revenue” and 156 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 169 did not count: 158 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 11 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
1983-06-23TO AGREE TO H. RES. 242, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1183. H.R. 1183 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO LIMIT TO $700 THE MAXIMUM REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RESULTING FROM THE THIRD YEAR OF THE RATE CUTS ENACTED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-06-23TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 242, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1183, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO LIMIT TO $700 THE MAXIMUM REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RESULTING FROM THE THIRD YEAR OF THE RATE CUTS ENACTED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981. AGREEING TO THIS MOTION WOULD ENABLE THE HOUSE TO MOVE ON TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1183. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2973, A BILL REPEALING THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-03-09TO AMEND H.R. 1900 SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A .53 PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE IN THE PAYROLL TAX RATE PAID BY BOTH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE IN THE YEAR 2010, FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT CUTS AND PAYROLL TAX INCREASES IN THE COMMITTEE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressNayCut taxes
1983-03-08TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1296, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ALLOW ANY TAXPAYER TO ELECT TO TREAT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES ANY CROP COVERED UNDER A FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR REMOVING LAND FROM AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1296 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-12-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7093, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO REDUCE THE RATE OF CERTAIN TAXES PAID TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ON VIRGIN ISLANDS SOURCE INCOME. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7093 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-12-16TO PASS H.R. 3191, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR BUSINESS CONVENTIONS HELD ON CRUISE SHIPS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3191 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-12-16TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3191, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR BUSINESS CONVENTIONS HELD ON CRUISE SHIPS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3191 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO AGREE TO H. RES. 630, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 3191 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 3191 IS A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR BUSINESS CONVENTIONS HELD ON CRUISE SHIPS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 630 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-13TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3191, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ALLOW TAX DEDUCTIONS FO BUSINESS CONVENTIONS HELD ON CRUISE SHIPS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3191 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5573, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO ENCOURAGE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5573 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3581, A BILL ALLOWING SHAREHOLDERS OF CONSOLIDATED FOOD, INC. TO EXEMPT FROM TAXATION DIVIDEND INCOME RECEIVED BY DUTCH SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3581 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-08-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-28TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST THAT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961, BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, RESULT IN ATTAINMENT OF EXPENDITURE REDUCTION LEVELS NO LOWER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983, AND REVENUE RAISING LEVELS EQUAL TO THOSE REQUIRED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 BY THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-28TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HR. 4961, THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-28TO TABLE THE ROUSSELOT RESOLUTION (H. RES. 541) TO RETURN TO THE SENATE H.R. 4961, A SENATE PASSED BILL, WITH A MESSAGE THAT THE SENATE AMENDMENTS ARE AN INFRINGEMENT OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE. H.R. 4961 IS THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, PROPOSING CERTAIN TAX INCREASES AND SPENDING CUTS, AND PROVIDES FOR A CONFERENCE ON THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-06-09TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 5922 TO AGREE TO MYERS MOTION, AS AMENDED BY SCHROEDER MOTION, TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 50 WHICH WOULD DELETE A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO REPEAL A A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES A BALANCED BUDGET BY 1981. THE MYERS MOTION ALSO INSTRUCTS CONFEREES TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 62 TO RESTORE AN ANNUAL $3000 DEDUCTION ON BUSINESS-RELATED INCOME TAX DEDUCTION BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON REPEALING THE AUTOMATIC, $75 PER DAY BUSINESS-RELATED DEDUCTON ALLOWED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5922 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-06-09TO AMEND THE MYERS MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 5922 TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 50 WHICH WOULD DELETE A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO REPEAL A LAW REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BY 1981. THE MYERS MOTION ALSO INSTRUCTS CONFEREES TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 62 TO RESTORE AN ANNUAL $3000 DEDUCTION ON BUSINESS-RELATED INCOME TAX DEDUCTION BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST UPON REPEALING THE AUTOMATIC, $75 PER DAY BUSINESS-RELATED DEDUCTION ALLOWED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSEE)H.R. 5922 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-06-09TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE ORGINAL MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 5922. THE MYERS MOTION INSTRUCTS CONFEREES TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 50 WHICH WOULD DELETE A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO REPEAL A LAW TO REQUIRE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BY 1981. THE MYERS MOTION ALSO INSTRUCTS CONFEREES TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 62, TO RESTORE AN ANNUAL $3000 DEDUCTION ON BUSINESS-RELATED INCOME TAX DEDUCTION BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.H.R. 5922 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-05-24TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 345 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE OBEY SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR JOBS PROGRAMS, INCREASES CERTAIN DEFENSE PROGRAMS BY 7 PERCENT AND REDUCES THE 1981-ENACTED TAX CUT. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 345 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-12-16TO AGREE TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R.5159, A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE TAX IMPOSED ON PRODUCERS OF COAL. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 5159 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-10-22TO AMEND H.R. 3603, BY EXTENDING FARM AND FOOD PROGRAM AUTHORIZATIONS THROUGH FISCAL 1982-83 ONLY, THEREBY CANCELING PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATIONS FOR 1984-85. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3606 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-08-04TO PASS H.R. 4242, THE TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-29TO PASS H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-29TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981, THAT PROVIDE FOR A 25% INDIVIDUAL TAX REDUCTION OVER 3 YEARS, INDEXING, AND PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE INCREASED PERSONAL SAVINGS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4260 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-29TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981, THAT PROVIDES FOR ALMOST $200 BILLION IN INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTS TARGETED TO TAXPAYERS UNDER $50,000 AND $9.5 BILLION IN BUSINESS TAX INCENTIVES AND REPEALS THE 22% OIL AND GAS DEPLETION ALLOWANCE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4269 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7956, MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7956 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-25TO CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO PROMULGATE ANY POLICY OR REGULATION WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS TO PRIVATE, RELIGIOUS, OR CHURCH OPERATED SCHOOLS, AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO DISQUALIFY ANY POLITICALLY NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION FROM AN EXEMPTION AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTING VOTER GUIDES RELATING TO ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-08-19TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE IRS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ALLEGEDLY NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL DEREGULATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5409, ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON WARTIME RELOCATION AND INTERNMENT OF CIVILIANS TO STUDY ANY WRONGS COMMITTED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9066. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5409 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7477, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE A THREE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TAXES WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7477 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4968, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT IN CERTAIN CASES THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CEASES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CONTINUES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4968 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-06TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE REVENUES BY $13.9 BILLION, BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $13.3 BILLION, AND OUTLAYS BY $14 BILLION, MAKE NO PROVISION FOR A REVISED 1980 BUDGET, AND ASSUME A TAX CUT OF $32 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-04-30TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $1.1 BILLION AND OUTLAYS BY $700 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM INCREASES, TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF $400 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS FOR CONSULTANTS, PRINTING, AND FILM PROCUREMENT, AND TO INCREASE REVENUES BY $800 MILLION TO REFLECT FOREIGN OIL TAX CREDIT REFORM. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-26TO PASS H.R. 5741, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND TO EXEMPT INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-26TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, THAT RESTRICTS USE OF TAX EXEMPT MORTGAGE BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5043, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY, AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5043 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO AGREE TO H. RES. 517, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, PROVIDING THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND EXEMPTING INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 517 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-12TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX FOR THE FIRST 1,000 BARRELS OF OIL PRODUCED A DAY BY AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-02-27TO TABLE HOWARD MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, NOT TO ACCEPT ANY SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN ANY CREDIT, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER TAX TREATMENT RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, OR USE OF GASOHOL WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A DIMINUTION OF THE AMOUNT OF TAXES APPROPRIATED TO THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-02-20TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES IN THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, IMPOSING A WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN PARTS 1, 2, AND 4 OF THE TITLE II OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-02-20TO TABLE D'AMOURS MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 3919. (SEE RC 60) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-02-05TO AGREE TO H. RES. 544, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5507, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR ANY WEEK BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 544 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-18TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO ACCEPT SENATE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 3919, CRUDE OIL WINDFALL PROFIT TAX, THAT WOULD REPEAL THE ESTATE TAX CARRYOVER BASIS PROVISIONS OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-10-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5224, CONTINUING THE EXISTING PROHIBITION ON THE ISSUANCE OF FRINGE BENEFIT REGULATIONS THROUGH 1980. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5224 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-19TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 186, THE SECOND BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE LATTA AMENDMENT REDUCES TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM $632.6 BILLION TO $594.8 BILLION;PROVIDES FOR A $20 BILLION TAX CUT AND A DEFICIT OF $19.9 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 186 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 4393, THE TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF TREASURY APPROPRIATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COLLECTION OF ANY UNDERPAYMENT OF ANY TAX IMPOSED BY THE IRS UNLESS THE CONDUCT OF IRS EMPLOYEES COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4392 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-06-28TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3919 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HAVE PROVIDED FOR A PLOWBACK ENERGY INVESTMENT CREDIT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY INCREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX BY DECREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WOULD BE EXEMPTED FROM TIER ONE EACH MONTH FROM 1.50 TO 1.25 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 3919 THAT REDUCES THE TAX RATE FROM 70% TO 60%, TAXES THE REVENUE FROM MARGINAL WELLS UNDER THE TIER TWO RATE RETURN RATHER THAN THE TIER ONE RATE ENDS THE TAX ON UPPER TIER OIL AT THE END OF 1990, AND ENDS THE TAX ON NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL AT THE END OF 1990. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3919 THAT PROVIDE FOR A 70% TAX RATE OF ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUE YIELD ABOVE $16 A BARREL TO ENHANCE THE INCENTIVE FOR NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL ABOVE THE PRESIDENT'S ORIGINAL PROPOSAL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-05-10TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 107 BY PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATES FOR INFLATION IN FISCAL 1979 AND A TEN PERCENT REDUCTION IN TAX RATES IN 1980. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-05-09TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107. THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE SETS 1980 BUDGET AUTHORITY AT $593.8 BILLION, OUTLAYS AT $523.4 BILLION, WITH A DEFICIT OF $15.2 BILLION. THE BURTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A BALANCED BUDGET BY REDUCING BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS BY THE AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE DEFENSE BUDGET AND DOE OVERHEAD COSTS AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AND INCREASING REVENUES BY $3 BILLION BY RECOMMENDING THE REPEAL OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-05-08TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107 THAT INCREASES REVENUES AND DECREASES THE DEFICIT BY $1.2 BILLION THROUGH REVISION OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-04-25TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3091, A BILL TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE BUSINESS EXPENSES OF STATE LEGISLATORS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3091 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-03-21TO PASS H.R. 2283, A BILL AMENDING THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT AND EXTENDING THE COUNCIL'S AUTHORITY TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AMEND H.R. 2283, A BILL TO EXTEND THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL, BY EXTENDING THE COUNCIL FOR ONE YEAR RATHER THAN THE PROPOSED TWO YEARS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REGIONAL HEARINGS AND ENLISTS THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN MONITORING THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-13TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1432, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HOUSE AGREEMENT TO H.R. 8533 AND THE SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H.R. 8533 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN STATES THAT CONDUCT STATE-WIDE BINGO GAMES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, WHICH DEALS WITH CERTAIN NAVIGATION DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AUTHORIZES THE REPLACEMENT OF LOCKS AND DAM 26 ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND PROVIDES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF INLAND WATERWAY USER TAXES.H.Res. 1432 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12050 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES INSIST ON HOUSE LANGUAGE THAT EXTENDS THE BILL TO COVER TUITION PAID TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. H.R. 12050 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 9893, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY.H.R. 9893 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-12TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 13511, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1978, TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE (NUNN-CHILES-BELLMONROTH) AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 5% ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUT FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1980 THROUGH 1983, PROVIDED THAT THE NATIONAL OUTLAYS INCREASE BY NO MORE THAN 1% ANUALLY, AND PROVIDED THAT THERE IS A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 1982.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 13488, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE TAXATION OF THE EARNED INCOME OF AMERICANS WORKING ABROAD.H.R. 13488 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1342, A RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE HOUSE WILL CONCUR, WITH AMENDMENTS, IN TWO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1337, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, ETC.H.Res. 1342 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-10TO PASS H.R. 13511.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO RECOMMIT H.R. 13511 TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUT IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES OF APPROXIMATELY 33% TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY REDISTRIBUTING THE INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTS SO AS TO BENEFIT THOSE PERSONS EARNING LESS THAN $50,000 ANNUALLY. THE CORMAN AMENDMENT ALSO INCREASES THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX CUT BY APPROXIMATELY $2 BILLION.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 13511. THE VANIK SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE FOUR TAX CUTS DUE TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF 1978, AND INCLUDES THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT AND THE TARGETED JOBS CREDIT PROVISIONS AS THEY APPEARED IN THE VERSION OF H.R. 13511 REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13511 THAT WOULD ALLOW AN INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE ON THE SALE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STOCK AND REAL ESTATE.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO SEVERAL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 13511 THAT PROVIDE FOR AN OVERALL $16.3 BILLION TAX CUT, RATE CUTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CERTAIN TAX BRACKETS, A 6% WIDENING OF EXISTING BRACKETS, AND AN INCREASE IN BOTH THE STANDARD DEDUCTION AND THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION. THESE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS WOULD ALSO FIX THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PERMANENTLY AT 10%, RESTRUCTURE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES (EXEMPTING UP TO $100,000 IN PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF RESIDENCES ONCE IN A TAXPAYER'S LIFETIME), AND WOULD REDUCE TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 1306, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES.H.Res. 1306 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-01TO PASS H.R. 4030, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW A CERTAIN PRIVATE FOUNDATION IN WAPAKONETA, OHIO TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT BEING TAXED FOR EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12841, THE BILL PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS ON THE TAXATION OF FRINGE BENEFITS UNTIL 1980.H.R. 12841 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12841, THE BILL PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS ON THE TAXATION OF FRINGE BENEFITS UNTIL 1980.H.R. 12841 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO PASS H.R. 12050.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-01TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 12050. THE MIKVA SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR DEFERRAL OF UP TO $2000 OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES OF PARENTS SUPPORTING CHILDREN THAT ARE ATTENDING UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE SCHOOL.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY INCREASING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT FROM 25% TO 50% OF TUITION EXPENSES.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY EXTENDING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT TO COVER TUITION PAID TO PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-01TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1178, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 12050, THE TUITION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 1978.H.Res. 1178 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8535, THE BILL MODIFYING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE TAX CREDITS.H.R. 8535 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 3050, THE BILL MODIFYING THE INTERNAL REVENUE ACT OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR RETURNS OF UNSOLD MAGAZINES, PAPERBACKS AND RECORDS.H.R. 3050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-05-15TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 4030, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT THE HAUSS-HELMS FOUNDATION OF WAPAKONETA, OHIO MAY CONTINUE TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT INCURRING A TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-05-15TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE WAGGONNER MOTION TO SUSPEND THE THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 4030. H.R. 4030 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW THE HAUSS-HELMS FOUNDATION OF WAPAKONETA, OHIO TO CONTINUE TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT BEING TAXED FOR EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-03-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 810, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS MAY REIMBURSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THEIR FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENSES.H.R. 810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-03-14TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 2028, THE BILL AMENDING THE ALCOHOL TAX PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 AND AUTHORIZING HOME PRODUCTION OF BEER AND WINE.H.R. 2028 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-03-14TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 810, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS MAY REIMBURSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THEIR FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENSES.H.R. 810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-01-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8811, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW ANY JUDGE OR FORMER JUDGE OF THE TAX COURT TO REVOKE HIS OR HER ELECTION TO THE TAX COURT RETIREMENT PAY SYSTEM.H.R. 8811 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 9251, THE BILL PROHIBITING RULINGS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ON THE TAXATION OF JOB COMMUTING EXPENSES UNTIL JULY 1, 1978.H.R. 9251 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-10-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6715, THE BILL TO CORRECT CERTAIN CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL ERRORS FOUND IN THE 1976 TAX REFORM ACT.H.R. 6715 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 213, THE BILL AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF THE OFFICES OF THE IRS, THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS.S. 213 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-08TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 341 BY INCREASING THE DEFICIT BY $175 MILLION SO AS TO FUND A TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR FULL-TIME COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.H.Con.Res. 341 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes

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