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T. Slade Gorton

T. Slade Gorton on Trade

RepublicanWA

Trade80 votes · 71.1/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

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

134 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 80 of them counted toward the score above: 64 toward “Free trade” and 16 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 54 did not count: 51 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 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
2000-09-19To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFree trade
2000-09-14To authorize and request the President to report to the Congress annually, beginning in January, 2001, on the balance of trade with China for cereals (wheat, corn, and rice) and soybeans, and to direct the President to eliminate any deficit.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
2000-09-14To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-14To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-14To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to require corporations to disclose foreign investment-related information in 10-K reports.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-13To require that the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China has responded to inquiries regarding certain people who have been detained or imprisoned and has made substantial progress in releasing from prison people incarcerated for organizing independent trade unions.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2000-09-13To make technical changes relating to the recommendations of the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-09-13To require the Secretary of Commerce to consult with leaders of American businesses to encourage them to adopt a code of conduct for doing business in the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-09-13To express the sense of Congress regarding forced abortions in the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-09-13To provide for the application of certain measures to covered countries in response to the contribution to the design, production, development, or acquisition of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons or ballistic or cruise missiles.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2000-09-13To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-09-13To improve the certainty of the implementation of import relief in cases of affirmative determinations by the International Trade Commission with respect to market disruption to domestic producers of like or directly competitive products.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2000-09-12To require the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China has taken certain actions with respect to ensuring human rights protection.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
2000-09-12To require the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China is in compliance with certain Memoranda of Understanding regarding prohibition on import and export of prison labor products and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
2000-09-07To strike the provision terminating the application of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 and the effective date provisions, but provide for accession of the People's Republic of China to the World Trade Organization.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
2000-09-07To require the United States to support the transfer of United States clean energy technology as part of assistance programs with respect to China's energy sector, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-07To require the President to certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China has taken certain actions with respect to ensuring religious freedom, as recommended by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
2000-09-07To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaFree trade
2000-07-27To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaFree trade
1999-07-20A joint resolution disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.S.J.Res. 28 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayFree trade
1999-07-20A joint resolution disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.S.J.Res. 27 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayFree trade
1999-06-22A bill to provide for a reduction in the volume of steel imports, and to establish a steel import notification and monitoring program.H.R. 975 · 106th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayFree trade
1999-03-18To require prior congressional approval before the United States supports the admission of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization.S. 544 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFree trade
1997-11-05An original bill to establish objectives for negotiating and procedures for implementing certain trade agreements. — (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO PROCEED WITH CONSIDERATION OF S. 1269.)S. 1269 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
1997-11-04An original bill to establish objectives for negotiating and procedures for implementing certain trade agreements. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1269. .)S. 1269 · 105th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
1997-03-05A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative. — (SENATE PASSED S.J. RES. 5, WAIVING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.)S.J.Res. 5 · 105th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1997-03-05To require Congressional approval before any international trade agreement that has the effect of amending or repealing statutory law of the United States law can be implemented in the United States. — (SENATE TABLED HOLLINGS AMENDMENT NO. 19, TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL BEFORE ANY INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENT THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF AMENDING OR REPEALING STATUTORY LAW OF THE UNITED STATES LAW CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE UNITED STATES.)S.J.Res. 5 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFree trade
1995-05-09A resolution concerning United States-Japan trade relations. — S.RES.118 BY BYRD, ROBERT (D-WV) -- RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TRADE RELATIONS WITH JAPAN (SENATE PASSED S. RES. 118, CONCERNING UNITED STATES-JAPAN TRADE RELATIONS.)S.Res. 118 · 104th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1994-12-01A bill to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. — (SENATE PASSED H.R. 5110, TO APPROVE AND IMPLEMENT THE TRADE AGREEMENTS CONCLUDED IN THE URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS.)H.R. 5110 · 103rd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFree trade
1994-12-01A bill to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. — H.R.5110 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS OF 1994 RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-465, APPROVED 12/8/94) (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO WAIVE TITLES 3 AND 4 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974, AND TO WAIVE SECTION 23 OF H.CON.RES. 218, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995, AS PERMITTED BY SUBSECTION (C) OF THAT PROVISION WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL.)H.R. 5110 · 103rd Congress · On the MotionYeaFree trade
1993-11-20A bill to implement the North American Free Trade Agreement. — H.R.3450 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT NAFTA WORKER SECURITY ACT (PUB. L. 103-182, APPROVED 12/8/93) (SENATE PASSED H.R. 3450, TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT.)H.R. 3450 · 103rd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFree trade
1993-11-19To strike Subtitle D, implementation of NAFTA supplemental agreements, from the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. — H.R.3450 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT NAFTA WORKER SECURITY ACT (PUB. L. 103-182, APPROVED 12/8/93) (UPON APPEAL, SENATE SUSTAINED THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT STEVENS AMENDMENT NO. 1221, TO STRIKE THOSE PROVISIONS IMPLEMENTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT, IS PROHIBITED UNDER SECTION 151 OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974, 19 U.S.C. 2191(D), AND THE AMENDMENT WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER.)H.R. 3450 · 103rd Congress · On the Decision of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
1993-06-30A bill to provide authority for the President to enter into trade agreements to conclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, to extend tariff proclamation authority to carry out such agreements, and to apply Congressional "fast track" procedures to a bill implementing such agreements. — H.R.1876 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS, PROVISION OF PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY AND FAST TRACK PROCEDURES (PUB. L. 103-49, APPROVED 7/2/93) (SENATE PASSED H.R. 1876, TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO TRADE AGREEMENTS TO CONCLUDE THE URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE, TO EXTEND TARIFF PROCLAMATION AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT SUCH AGREEMENTS, AND TO APPLY CONGRESSIONAL "FAST TRACK" PROCEDURES TO A BILL IMPLEMENTING SUCH AGREEMENTS.)H.R. 1876 · 103rd Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFree trade
1992-10-01A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. — H.R.5318 BY PEASE (DOH) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/28/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, H.R. 5318, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, WAS REJECTED, AND THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT WAS SUSTAINED.)H.R. 5318 · 102nd Congress · On Overriding the VetoNayFree trade
1992-09-26To express the sense of the Senate with respect to the tariff classification of multipurpose vehicles. — (SENATE REJECTED RIEGLE AMENDMENT NO. 3203, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO THE TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES.)H.R. 11 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-09-26To express the sense of the Senate with respect to the tariff classification of multipurpose vehicles. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE RIEGLE AMENDMENT NO. 3203, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO THE TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES.)H.R. 11 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1992-03-18A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, WAS REJECTED, AND THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT WAS SUSTAINED.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaProtectionist
1992-02-25A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaProtectionist
1991-11-22To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the classification of certain motor vehicles. — (SENATE TABLED THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT NO. 1405, TO CLARIFY THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES UNDER THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES.)H.J.Res. 157 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1991-10-30A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding enforcement of the oilseeds GATT panel ruling against the European Community. — S.RES.201 BY DANFORTH (R-MO) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE OILSEEDS GATT PANEL RULING AGAINST THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (SENATE AGREED TO S.RES. 201, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE OILSEEDS GATT PANEL RULING AGAINST THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY .)S.Res. 201 · 102nd Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-23A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (SENATE PASSED H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On Passage of the BillNayFree trade
1991-07-22To express Congress' findings with respect to the trade practices of the People's Republic of China, to specify additional areas of trade in which the People's Republic of China needs to make significant progress, to require the President to take action with respect to certain trade practices and human rights violations, and for other purposes. — S.1367 BY MITCHELL, GEORGE (D-ME) -- UNITED STATES CHINA ACT OF 1991 (SENATE AGREED TO THE BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 802, EXPRESSING CONGRESS' FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRADE PRACTICES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, SPECIFYING ADDITIONAL AREAS OF TRADE IN WHICH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA NEEDS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS, AND REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRADE PRACTICES AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.)S. 1367 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
1991-05-24A resolution to disapprove the request of the President for extension of the fast track procedures under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Trade Act of 1974. — S.RES.78 BY HOLLINGS (D-SC) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING EXTENSION OF FAST-TRACK PROCEDURES UNDER THE OMNIBUS TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT AND TRADE ACT (SENATE REJECTED S. RES. 78, DISAPPROVING THE REQUEST OF THE PRESIDENT FOR EXTENSION OF THE FAST TRACK PROCEDURES UNDER THE OMNIBUS TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1988 AND THE TRADE ACT OF 1974.)S.Res. 78 · 102nd Congress · On the ResolutionNayFree trade
1991-05-15A resolution to urge the Administration to expeditiously and prudently complete its review of the Soviet request for $1.5 billion in agricultural credit guarantees, and to approve such request under certain conditions. — S.RES.117 BY DOLE (R-KS) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SOVIET UNION'S REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURAL EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES (SENATE PASSED S. RES. 117, URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY AND PRUDENTLY COMPLETE ITS REVIEW OF THE SOVIET REQUEST FOR $1.5 BILLION IN AGRICULTURAL CREDIT GUARANTEES, AND TO APPROVE SUCH REQUEST UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.)S.Res. 117 · 102nd Congress · On the ResolutionYeaFree trade
1991-02-20To express the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense make provisions to ensure the protection of children of military families and single parents assigned to Operation Desert Storm. — (SENATE REJECTED THE HEINZ AMENDMENT NO. 5, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MAKE PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES AND SINGLE PARENTS ASSIGNED TO OPERATION DESERT STORM.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1991-02-20Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Defense should prescribe regulations governing the assignment of members of the armed forces who are parents of minor children. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE GLENN AMENDMENT NO. 7, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SHOULD PRESCRIBE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE PARENTS OF MINOR CHILDREN.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-02-20To amend the Omnibus Export Amendments Act of 1991 to include a provision to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the death penalty for terrorist murders. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE THE SPECTER MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3, TO ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORIST MURDERS.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1991-02-20To substitute a mandatory term of life imprisonment. — S.320 BY RIEGLE (D-MI) -- OMNIBUS EXPORT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONTROL AND WARFARE ELIMINATION ACT OF 1991 IRAQ INTERNATIONAL LAW COMPLIANCE ACT OF 1991 TERRORIST DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 (SENATE REJECTED THE HATFIELD AMENDMENT NO. 4 (TO SPECTER MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3), TO SUBSTITUTE A MANDATORY TERM OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT.)S. 320 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-07-17An Act to provide for orderly imports of textiles, apparel, and footwear. — TO PASS HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991 AND 1992 FOR THE CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillNayFree trade
1990-07-17To modify agricultural provisions by exempting quota bonus from the 1% global limit and grants quota bonus of 50% for each dollar of agricultural imports from the U.S. — TO TABLE THE GORTON (R, WA) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO MODIFY AGRICULTURAL PROVISIONS BY EXEMPTING QUOTA BONUS FROM THE 1 PERCENT GLOBAL LIMIT AND GRANTING QUOTA BONUS OF 50 PERCENT FOR EACH DOLLAR OF AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS FROM THE U.S..H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-07-17To provide for disclosure to the public of the costs of protectionism. — TO TABLE THE WILSON (R, CA) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BILL IF THE PRESIDENT CANNOT CERTIFY THAT THE COST TO CONSUMERS FOR THE PRODUCTS AFFECTED BY THE ACT WILL NOT EXCEED $1 BILLION.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-07-13To protect low-income and middle-income Americans from a decline in living standards caused by the provisions of the bill. — TO TABLE THE GRAMM (R, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME AND MIDDLE-INCOME AMERICANS FROM A DECLINE IN LIVING STANDARDS BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-07-13To express strong support for the purposes and progress of the negotiations at the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and to recognize the undesirability of trade legislation that would jeopardize the progress and successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round. — TO TABLE THE GORTON (R, WA) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO EXPRESS STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE PURPOSES AND PROGRESS OF THE NEGOTIATIONS AT THE URUGUAY ROUND OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE UNDESIRABILITY OF TRADE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE PROGRESS AND SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE URAGUAY ROUND.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-07-12To provide the President discretion if he determines the bill violates U.S. international obligations. — TO TABLE THE PACKWOOD (R, OR) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO PROVIDE THE PRESIDENT DISCRETION IF HE DETERMINES THE BILL VIOLATES U.S. INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-07-12To exempt athletic footwear from the footwear quota. — TO TABLE THE PACKWOOD (R, OR) AMENDMENT TO HR 4328, TEXTILE TRADE ACT, TO EXEMPT ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR FROM THE FOOTWEAR QUOTA.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-04-24An Act to make miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws. — TO PASS HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO EXTEND NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY FOR 3 YEARS.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaFree trade
1990-04-24To authorize the transfer of certain seized property. — TO TABLE THE DECONCINI (D, AZ) AMENDMENT TO HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER FROM THE CUSTOMS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AT TUCSON, ARIZONA, AIR-CRAFT SEIZED UNDER THE CUSTOMS' FORFEITURE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-04-24To reduce by 50 percent the duty on rubber-soled and fabric upper footwear imported from Caribbean Basin countries. — TO TABLE THE GRAHAM (D, FL) AMENDMENT TO HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO REDUCE BY 50 PERCENT THE DUTY ON RUBBER-SOLED AND FABRIC UPPER FOOTWEAR IMPORTED FROM CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFree trade
1990-04-24To suspend temporarily the duty on ranitidine hydrochloride. — TO AMEND HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE DUTY ON RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFree trade
1990-04-24To restrict exports from certain State lands. — TO AMEND HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO RESTRICT EXPORTS OF UNPROCESSED TIMBER FROM STATE OWNED OR ADMINISTERED LAND.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
1990-04-19To provide administrative procedures for noncontroversial tariff suspensions. — TO AMEND HR 1594, CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE, TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR NONCONTROVERSIAL TARIFF SUSPENSIONS.H.R. 1594 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFree trade
1989-09-13A joint resolution prohibiting the export of technology, defense articles, and defense services to codevelop or coproduce the FSX aircraft with Japan. — TO ADOPT SJ RES 113, FSX CODEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (RESOLUTION REJECTED; TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT AND VOTING, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S.J.Res. 113 · 101st Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaProtectionist
1989-05-16Relating to the cooperative arrangement with Japan regarding the FSX weapon system. — TO AMEND SJ 113, FSX CODEVELOPMENT PROJECT, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPORTATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER ITEMS TO HELP DEVELOP THE FSX.S.J.Res. 113 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayProtectionist
1989-05-16To prohibit the export of technology, defense articles, and defense services to codevelop the FSX aircraft with Japan. — TO AMEND SJ 113, FSX CODEVELOPMENT PROJECT, TO STOP EXPORTING HIGH TECH ARTICLES AND DEFENSE RELATED ITEMS OR SERVICES TO JAPAN.S.J.Res. 113 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFree trade
1986-07-31TO TABLE THE HART, CO) AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 668, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT INCREASE BILL, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE TARIFF ON PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY $10 PER BARREL.99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-07-22TO ADOPT THE FORD AMENDMENT TO HR 4510, THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1986. THE AMENDMENT WOULD DELETE NEARLY $13 BILLION FROM THE BILL'S AUTHORIZATION AND WITH THE MONEY PROVIDE FOR THE REPLENISHMENT OF FUNDS TO FINANCE PRICE SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.H.R. 4510 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-05-14TO ADOPT S 1848 PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS, THE BILL PERMITTING SHIPMENT OF DRUGS NOT YET APPROVED IN THE UNITED STATES TO CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-05-14TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848, PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE LABELING OF DRUGS SOLD IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-05-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848, PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS, TO PROHIBIT SHIPMENTS OF A DRUG FROM THE UNITED STATES IF THE DRUG IS FOUND TO BE PRESENT IN A COUNTRY TO WHICH SHIPMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-05-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848, PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE SAME CONDITIONS APPLY TO EXPORT OF ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS AS APPLY TO OTHER DRUGS.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-05-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848, PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS, TO MAKE THE STANDARDS FOR EXPORT OF ANTIBIOTICS THE SAME AS FOR OTHER DRUGS.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1986-05-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848 PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS. THE AMENDMENT WOULD MAKE STANDARDS UNDER THE 1980 INFANT FORMULA ACT MORE STRINGENT.S. 1848 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1985-11-14TO TABLE THE HART, CO) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, TO INCREASE THE TARIFF ON IMPORTED OIL BY $10 A BARREL.99th CongressYeaFree trade
1985-11-13TO PASS HR 1562, A BILL THAT SETS LIMITS ON THE AMOUNTS OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL THAT MAY BE IMPORTED.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1985-11-13TO TABLE THE MATSUNAGA, HI) AMENDMENT TO HR 1562, TO APPLY THE IMPORT QUOTAS IN THE BILL TO CANADA AND THE (CONTINUED) EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressYeaFree trade
1985-11-13TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 1562, TO EXEMPT TAIWAN FROM PROVISIONS IN THE BILL THAT LIMIT TEXTILE AND APPAREL IMPORTS IF THE PRESIDENT DEEMS THAT THESE PROVISIONS HARM TAIWAN MORE THAN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1985-11-13TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX) AMENDMENT TO HR 1562, TO EXEMPT A COUNTRY FROM PROVISIONS IN THE BILL THAT LIMIT EXPORTS TO THE U.S. IF THE PRESIDENT DEEMS THAT ITS TARIFFS AND QUOTAS ON IMPORTS FROM THE U.S. ARE LESS RESTRICTIVE.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1985-11-13TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT TO THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO HR 1562, TO EXEMPT COUNTRIES THAT BUY MORE THAN $400 MILLION IN U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM QUOTAS IN TH BILL.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1985-11-13TO TABLE THE BOSCHWITZ, MN) AMENDMENT TO THE PRIOR AMENDMENTS TO HR 1562, TO BLOCK IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE BILL IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THEY WOULD LEAD TO REDUCED AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressNayFree trade
1985-11-13TO REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO CLOSE DEBATE ON HR 1562, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF IMPORTED TEXTILE AND APPAREL. (MOTION PASSED;THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY REQUIRED.)H.R. 1562 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1985-09-11TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE KENNEDY MA) MOTION TO CONSIDER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-09-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE WEICKER, CT) MOTION TO CONSIDER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460, A BILL INVOKING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-08-01TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460, A BILL IMPOSING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-07-11(CONTINUED) TO PASS H.R. 1460, A BILL TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE APARTHEID POLICIES PRACTISED BY THAT COUNTRY.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-09-20TO PASS H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-09-19TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIED ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE UNFAIR COMPETITION ACT OF 1916 AND THE CLAYTON ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER RELIEF IN THE EVENT OF UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIED ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. THE WILSON AMENDMENT EQUALIZES TARIFFS ON CANNED TUNA. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-04-09TO AMEND THE DOLE MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TARIFF AND TRADE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE DOLE MODIFIED AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE INCREASES. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT STRIKES SECTION 828 DEALING WITH EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO AMEND S. 979 TO PROVIDE 1984 AND 1985 WHEAT ACREAGE REDUCTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS, AND TO STATE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A PROGRAM FOR DROUGHT ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE DODD AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE DODD AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT SANCTITY PROVISION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE PRYOR AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOMINATE TO THE NEXT VACANCY ON THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OF GOVERNORS A PERSON OF DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS OR AGRICULTURE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE ORIGINAL MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT PERMITS CRUDE OIL EXPORTS PURSUANT TO A TREATY. THE MURKOWSKI PERFECTING AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE CRUDE OIL EXPORT PROHIBITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE MELCHER (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 1984 WHEAT ACREAGE LIMITATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT PERMITS THE CRUDE OIL EXPORTS PURSUANT TO A TREATY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-02-29TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES A TIME PERIOD FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF MERGERS INVOLVING SUBSTANTIAL ENERGY RESERVE HOLDERS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1984-02-29TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE METZENBAUM (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT PREVENTS CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF DOMESTIC PETROLEUM COMPANIES BY MAJOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONCERNS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1984-02-29TO AMEND THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO S. 979 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. THE DIXON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR EXPORT CONTROLS ON AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. THE HEINZ PERFECTING AMENDMENT STATES THAT THE PRESIDENT COULD ONLY EXTEND THE CONTROLS BEYOND THE 60 DAYS GRANTED BY THE DIXON AMENDMENT IF AT OR PRIOR TO THE END OF A 60-DAY PERIOD HE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS, FIRST, THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE CONTROLS ARE STILL IN EXISTENCE, SECOND, THAT OTHER COUNTRIES ARE COOPERATING WITH THESE CONTROLS OR ARE REASONABLY LIKELY TO COOPERATE WITH THOSE, AND, THIRD, THAT U.S. FARMERS WILL NOT BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THE CONTINUATION OF THE CONTROLS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1984-02-29TO AMEND S. 979 BY AMENDING THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954. S. 979 AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERA/TION BE REAUTHORIZED BY LAW. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 2336, A BILL PERMITTING PRICE DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO CREDIT CARD SALES TRANSACTIONS. THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT MAKES PERMANENT THE MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2336 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-02-28TO AMEND THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 2336 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. S. 979 AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT RESTRICTS FURTHER THE EXPORT OR RETRANSFER OF CERTAIN NUCLEAR COMPONENTS AND THE EXPORT OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY. THE MCCLURE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EMPHASIZES TWO PROVISIONS IN THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION ACT OF 1978 BY CALLING FOR THE PRESIDENT TO WORK TO EXTEND COVERAGE OF IAEA SAFEGUARDS TO ALL PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES IN NON-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STATES, AND TO WORK WITH OTHER SUPPLIERS TO ADOPT A COMMON POLICY OF COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS. THE SUBSTITUTE ALSO CALLS FOR A REPORT WITHIN 12 MONTHS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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