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Bob Graham on Spending & Budget

DemocratFL

Spending & Budget1,275 votes · 88.7/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,255 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,275 of them counted toward the score above: 890 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 385 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 980 did not count: 940 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 40 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
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1987 AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A BALANCED BUDGET BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1987.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL CRITICAL MATERIALS COUNCIL TO REPORT ON NATIONAL NEED OF STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THEIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO ADOPT HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE FUNDS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD SPECIFY THAT INCREASED FUNDING FOR DISASTERS AND THE HOMELESS WILL NOT INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DIRECT THE PRESIDENT TO ADD AIDS TO THE LIST OF DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES THAT WOULD PREVENT IMMIGRATION TO THIS COUNTRY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE NO. 137 BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE JOHNSTON, LA MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR THE FUNDING OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $5 MILLION FOR THE INSERTION OF MINUTEMAN III ICBMS INTO MINUTEMAN II ICBM SILOS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS THAT DO NOT APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS ACT WOULD PROVIDE SEVERANCE PAY FOR ANY EMPLOYEES OF THE WORLD BANK.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HOMELESS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN EMERGENCY PAYMENTS TO FEED GRAIN FARMERS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO STIPULATE THAT NO FUNDING SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PATENTS FOR OIL SHALE MINING CLAIMS PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 1988.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDING FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO DEVELOP A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INDICATING THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE ELDERLY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO POSTPONE THE START OF PENALTIES FOR FOUR MONTHS FOR EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW FUNDING TO SUPPLY THE DRUG AZT TO AIDS VICTIMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PREVENT ANY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FUNDS FROM BEING USED BY ANY STATE UNLESS THE STATE REQUIRES AIDS TESTING OF ALL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE POLITICAL SITUATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ANGOLA, AND TO ASK THAT THE ADMINISTRATION REVIEW ITS POLICIES WITH REGARDS TO ANGOLA.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT GIVE CONGRESS A REPORT CONCERNING U.S. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS TO PROTECT KUWAITI SHIPPING IN THE PERSIAN GULF BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SUCH ARRANGEMENTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-20TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANKS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-14TO ADOPT HR 2360, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT EXTENSION, A BILL TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE LIMIT ON THE DEBT CEILING.H.R. 2360 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-07TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO ADOPT HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, A RESOLUTION THAT PRESENTS THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988, 1989, 1990 AND 1991.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY, IA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE BOTH REVENUES AND DEFENSE SPENDING.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE BUDGETARY SAVINGS FROM WESTERN PUBLIC POWER PROGRAMS AND OFFSET THIS EXPENDITURE WITH PREPAYMENT OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK LOANS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM VETERANS BENEFITS TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PROGRAMS.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE ROTH, DE AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A BIENNIAL BUDGET PROCEDURE SHOULD BE VOTED INTO LAW THIS YEAR.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SUBSTITUTE NEW LANGUAGE.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE AMENDMENT NO 174 TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO INCORPORATE THE PRESIDENT'S SUBMITTED BUDGET AS RE-ESTIMATED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS GUIDELINES.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RETAIN CURRENT FUNDING AND PROGRAM TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAMS.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE DOLE, KS AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO THE CHILES D,FL AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE CHANGES IN INCOME TAX RATES SHOULD BE INCREASED OR POSTPONED.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SET NEW BUDGET TOTALS AND DIRECTIVES.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-29TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE SC RES 48, THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD D,WV MOTION TO RESUBMIT SC 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-28TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SC RES 48 WAS IN ORDER. SC RES 48, A CHILES, FL PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SC RES 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, STIPULATED THAT THE ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SHOULD BE USED AS THE GUIDELINES IN JUDGING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS ANTI-DEFICIT LAW.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-04-22TO AMEND HR 1157, THE WHEAT ACREAGE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE, TO ALLOW APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO THE BILL TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED. PASSAGE WOULD PROHIBIT CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL IF IT WOULD CAUSE THE DEFICIT TO SURPASS THE LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985 GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS.H.R. 1157 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-03-18TO ADOPT SJ RES 81, A RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE THE PROVISION OF MORE ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS AS IT RELATES TO TITLE II OF THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1987.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-02-02TO ADOPT S RES 85, THE BUDGET ACT WAIVER, A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 RESTRICTING CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUDGET ITEMS BEFORE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET RESOLUTION, SO THAT S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, CAN BE CONSIDERED.S. 387 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO ADOPT HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM BY THE TRANSFER OF $50 MILLION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACT OUT PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR SOME CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL VETERANS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO WAIVE THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. MOTION PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE VOTING AND PRESENT.100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-01-28TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 80, THE SENATE COMMITTEES AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS TO ALL SENATE COMMITTEES BY FIVE PERCENT.S. 80 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion

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