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Tom Harkin

Tom Harkin on Health Care

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Health Care453 votes · 75.8/100 consistent
Expand coverageRestrict coverage

791 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Health Care. 453 of them counted toward the score above: 344 toward “Expand coverage” and 109 toward “Restrict coverage”.

The other 338 did not count: 322 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 16 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
1990-05-15To amend title II to allow the use of funds for chronic illnesses in States with fewer than 100 aids cases. — TO AMEND S 2240, AIDS EMERGENCY RELIEF, TO ALLOW THE USE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN STATES WITH FEWER THAN 100 AIDS CASES.S. 2240 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-05-15A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to improve the quality and availability of care for individuals and families with HIV disease, and for other purposes. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 2240, AIDS EMERGENCY RELIEF, TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH HIV DISEASE. (MOTION PASSED; THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL SENATE VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 2240 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
1989-10-06A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental medicare premium, and for other purposes. — TO REPEAL S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaRestrict coverage
1989-10-06To modify various provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. — TO AMEND S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO REPEAL THE BENEFIT PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988 MAKING IT RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1, 1989.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand coverage
1989-10-06To repeal, eliminate, or make adjustments to certain provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (P.L.100-360). — TO AMEND S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO ELIMINATE OR CHANGE SOME PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand coverage
1989-10-06To modify various provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. — TO AMEND S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-10-06A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental medicare premium, and for other purposes. — TO RECOMMIT S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-06To provide for a modified benefit package for individuals having private insurance. — TO AMEND S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO HAVE AVAILABLE A MODIFIED BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THOSE WITH PRIVATE INSURANCE.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-10-06Creating the "Medicare Catastrophic Revision Act of 1989". — TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO GET RID OF THE INCOME SURTAX AND SOME OTHER PROVISIONS.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict coverage
1989-10-06A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental medicare premium, and for other purposes. — TO AMEND S 1726, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE REFORM, TO WAIVE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THIS BILL.S. 1726 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-05A bill to implement the President's 1989 National Drug Control Strategy. — TO PASS S 1711, NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY INITIATIVE.S. 1711 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-05To require drug testing for applicants for title IV, Social Security Act benefits aid to families with dependent children. — TO TABLE THE WALLOP (R, WY) AMENDMENT TO S 1711, NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY INITIATIVE, TO MAKE IT NECESSARY THAT THOSE APPLYING FOR AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN TAKE DRUG TESTS.S. 1711 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-05To provide Federal drug interdiction agencies with the authority to use necessary and appropriate force to compel airborne drug traffickers to land their aircraft. — TO TABLE THE MCCONNELL (R, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 1711, NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY INITIATIVE, TO ALLOW FEDERAL DRUG AGENCIES IN THEIR INTERDICTION EFFORTS TO USE APPROPRIATE FORCE TO CAPTURE DRUG TRAFFICKERS.S. 1711 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-05To express the sense of the Congress regarding efforts to restore constitutional government to Panama. — TO AMEND THE BIDEN (D, DE) AMENDMENT TO S 1711, NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY INITIATIVE, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS AS IT RELATES TO RESTORING A CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN PANAMA.S. 1711 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-05To provide authority for the President to use the armed forces of the United States to secure the removal of General Manuel Antonio Noriega from his illegal control of the Republic of Panama. — TO TABLE THE HELMS (R, NC) AMENDMENT TO S 1711, NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY INITIATIVE, TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO USE THE MILITARY TO REMOVE GENERAL MANUEL NORIEGA FROM POWER IN PANAMA.S. 1711 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-07-27To delay for 1 year the provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. — TO AMEND HR 2696, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, TO DELAY FOR ONE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION OF MOST OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT.H.R. 2696 · 101st Congress · On the MotionNayExpand coverage
1989-06-23To replace the tax credit for health insurance premiums with an increase in the dependent care tax credit. — TO TABLE THE HEINZ (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO S 5, ACT FOR BETTER CHILD CARE, TO SUPERSEDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX CREDITS WITH INCREASES IN THE DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT.S. 5 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand coverage
1989-06-23To replace the tax credit for health insurance premiums with an increase in the earned income tax credit. — TO AMEND S 5, ACT FOR BETTER CHILD CARE, TO SUPERSEDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX CREDITS WITH INCREASES IN THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.S. 5 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand coverage
1989-06-07To express the sense of the Senate relating to the premium amounts under the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. — TO TABLE THE MITCHELL (D, ME) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO SUBSTITUTE NON-BINDING LANGUAGE FOR THE KASTEN AMENDMENT.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-05-04To set forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992. — TO AMEND S CON RES 30, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO HOLD PAYMENTS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID TO 1989 LEVELS.S.Con.Res. 30 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict coverage
1989-04-12Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Finance Committee review PL 100-360, the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, specifically the financing mechanism. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLD HEARINGS ON THE MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-13TO RECONSIDER THE WEICKER, CT MOTION TO INSIST THAT THE SENATE RECONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT USE OF MEDICAID FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST. APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT THE USE OF MEDICAID MONEY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST.100th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1988-09-13TO TABLE THE WEICKER, CT MOTION TO INSIST THE SENATE CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT THE USE OF MEDICAID MONEY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressNayExpand coverage
1988-07-27TO AMEND HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF PROMPTLY-REPORTED RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1988-07-25TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 EDUCATION/HHS/LABOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE THE LANGUAGE ALLOWING MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS IN CASES OF INCEST OR RAPE.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-06-16TO PASS HR 1720, FAMILY SECURITY ACT OF 1988, A BILL TO FUND NEW FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND MEDICAID FOR FORMER WELFARE RECIPIENTS WHO TAKE JOBS, AND TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS.H.R. 1720 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1988-06-08TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2470, CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE, A BILL TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST CATASTROPHIC MEDICAL EXPENSES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.H.R. 2470 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1988-04-28TO PASS S 1220, THE AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, A BILL TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, TREATMENT, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS FOR THE AIDS VIRUS DURING FISCAL 1988.S. 1220 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1988-04-28TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THAT FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE THE "PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS" OF ABSTINENCE AND MONOGAMY, AND THAT NOTHING SHALL INHIBIT THE PROVISION OF ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REDUCING THE RISK OF AIDS.S. 1220 · 100th CongressNayExpand coverage
1988-04-28TO AMEND THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO PROHIBIT USING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ANY ACTIVITIES OR MATERIALS THAT DIRECTLY "PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE" HOMOSEXUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. THE NICKLES AMENDMENT REQUIRED THAT FEDERAL AIDS PROGRAMS ISSUE WARNINGS OF HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES, AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 1220 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1988-04-28TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO PREVENT USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ANY ACTIVITIES OR MATERIALS THAT DIRECTLY "PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE" HOMOSEXUAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. THE 3 AMENDMENT REQUIRED THAT FEDERAL AIDS PROGRAMS ISSUE WARNINGS OF HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES, AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 1220 · 100th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1988-04-28TO AMEND S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO REQUIRE TESTING OF PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF SEX OR DRUG RELATED CRIMES.S. 1220 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-04-28TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO INVESTIGATE ETHICS AND APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS OF WITHHOLDING FOOD AND FLUIDS FROM TERMINAL AIDS PATIENTS.S. 1220 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-04-28TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THE HATCH AMENDMENT TO S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO PREVENT USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES THAT MIGHT BE USED FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS, UNLESS THE SURGEON GENERAL REPORTS THAT AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM WOULD BE EFFECTIVE IN CURBING DRUG ABUSE AND REDUCING THE SPREAD OF AIDS.S. 1220 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1988-04-28TO AMEND S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO PROHIBIT USING FEDERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES TO DRUG ADDICTS.S. 1220 · 100th CongressNayExpand coverage
1988-04-27TO AMEND S 1220, AIDS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT, TO PROHIBIT USING FEDERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES.S. 1220 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-12-03TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR VA HOSPITAL PATIENTS AVAILABLE UPON CONSENT.S. 9 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1987-10-27Y=86 N=11 TO PASS HR 2470, THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH INSURANCE ACT, A BILL TO INCREASE MEDICARE COVERAGE TO INCLUDE PROTECTION AGAINST MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE REPLACED THE LANGUAGE OF S 1127 FOR THAT IN HR 2470.H.R. 2470 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1987-10-27TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1127, THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH INSURANCE ACT, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT FEDERAL TAX RATES SHOULD NOT BE RAISED.S. 1127 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-10-27TO AMEND S 1127, THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH INSURANCE ACT, TO PROVIDE CATASTROPHIC BENEFITS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS.S. 1127 · 100th CongressNayExpand coverage
1987-10-27TO AMEND S 1127, THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH INSURANCE ACT, TO ADD PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND TO RAISE THE OUT OF POCKET COST CEILING.S. 1127 · 100th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1987-09-29TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF A FORMER HOSPITAL TO THE COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR USE AS AN AIDS TREATMENT FACILITY.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
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 CongressYeaExpand coverage
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 CongressNayExpand coverage
1987-04-08TO AMEND S 677, THE FEDERAL COMMISSION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1987, TO REQUIRE THAT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF AND REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING UNFAIR, DECEPTIVE OR MISLEADING PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF HEALTH INSURANCE TO THE ELDERLY, AND ON THE INCREASE IN CASUALTY AND PROPERTY RATES.S. 677 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-03TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT INVOLVED A NEW APPROPRIATION FOR AN UNAUTHORIZED PROGRAM. THE AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $29 MILLION FOR HEALTH PLANNING AND REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT THROUGH UNIFORM PERCENTAGE REDUCTIONS IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-12-09TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA) APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, CONCERNING MEDICARE.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-12-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN MEDICARE DEDUCTIBLES AND THE TAX ON CIGARETTES.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-20TO APPROVE H R 2409, A BILL THAT EXTENDS FUNDING FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.H.R. 2409 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-14TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1730 TO REMOV PROVISIONS FROM THE BILL THAT INCREASE REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO NURSING HOMES THAT CHANGE OWNERS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1985-11-14TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO PROVIDE LIVER TRANSPLANT COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-11-12TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO ADD PROVISIONS TO THE BILL TO INCREASE SPENDING IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-11-05TO TABLE THE CHHILES, FL) AMENDMENT TO THE PACKWOOD, O AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 372, TO DESIGNATE MEDICARE AS AN INDEXED PROGRAM, THEREBY AVOIDING AUTOMATIC SPENDING REDUCTIONS.99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-10-22TO TABLE THE MITCHELL, ME) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST BEGIN COVERING THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYEES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEARS 1986-1988.99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO CONTINUE THE CIGARETTE TAX RATES CURRENTLY IN USE, IN ORDER TO AVOID THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN MEDICARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, THAT WOULD HAVE ADDED FUNDS FOR THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.99th CongressNayExpand coverage
1985-05-03TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32,TO RESTORE $2.6 BILLION IN FUNDING TO MEDICAID AND MEDICARE.99th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-10-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2574, A BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING TITLE VIII OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, RELATING TO NURSE EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)S. 2574 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-10-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4684, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COORDINATED NATIONAL NUTRITION MONITORING AND RELATED RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NUTRITIONAL AND DIETARY STATUS OF THE UNITED STATES POPULATION AND THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF THE UNITED STATES FOOD SYPPLY, WITH PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PROGRAM AND PLAN. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4684 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-10-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5538, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5538 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-09-19TO PASS H.R. 5290, A BILL ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY PROGRAM UNDER WHICH PARENTERAL DIACETYLMORPHINE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH QUALIFIED PHARMACIES FOR THE RELIEF OF INTRACTABLE PAIN DUE TO CANCER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5290 · 98th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1984-09-19TO AMEND H.R. 5290, A BILL ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY PROGRAM UNDER WHICH PARENTERAL DIACETYLMORPHINE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH QUALIFIED PHARMACIES FOR THE RELIEF OF INTRACTABLE PAIN DUE TO CANCER. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT STRENGTHENS THE CRIMINAL AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE BILL TO PREVENT THE DIVERSION OF HEROIN. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5290 · 98th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1984-09-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5656, A BILL AMENDING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE AUTHORITY TO PREVENT DIVERSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5656 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1984-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 5602 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 5602 AMENDS TITLES VII AND VIII OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE TRAINING OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS PERSONNEL, TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM UNDER THAT ACT, AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER THAT ACT FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND MIGRANT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.H.R. 5602 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-09-06TO PASS H.R. 3605. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-09-06TO AMEND THE DERRICK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3605. THE DERRICK AMENDMENT STRENGTHENS PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING LABELING OF TEXTILE AND WOOL PRODUCTS TO INDICATE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT CHANGES THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF OF CATALOG DESCRIPTION PROVISIONS TO ITEMS MANUFACTURED 180 DAYS, RATHER THAN 90, AFTER ENACTMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1984-09-06TO AMEND THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3605. THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT PROVIDES NEW LANGUAGE FOR THE ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATIONS PROVISIONS. THE QUILLEN AMENDMENT REMOVES OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-09-06TO AMEND THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3605, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 505 OF THAT ACT FOR GENERIC NEW DRUGS EQUIVALENT TO APPROVED NEW DRUGS. THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT PROVIDES NEW LANGUAGE FOR THE ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATIONS PROVISIONS. THE SHAW AMENDMENT PRECLUDES FDA APPROVAL OF GENERIC SUBSTITUTES UNTIL 18 MONTHS, INSTEAD OF 30 MONTHS, AFTER THE GENERIC DRUG APPLICATION IN CASES WHERE PATENT LITIGATION IS UNDERWAY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-08-08TO AGREE TO H. RES. 569, THE RULE UNDER H.R. 3605 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 3605 AMENDS THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 505 OF THAT ACT FOR GENERIC NEW DRUGS EQUIVALENT TO APPROVED NEW DRUGS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-08-08TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO CONSIDER H. RES. 569, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 3605 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 3605 AMENDS THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 505 OF THAT ACT FOR GENERIC NEW DRUGS EQUIVALENT TO APPROVED NEW DRUGS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3605 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-21TO PASS H.R. 5580, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5580 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-06-21TO AMEND H.R. 5580 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 5580 AMENDS THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS. THE DANNEMEYER SUBSTITUTE: REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION TO $5 MILLION PER YEAR; LIMITS THE NUMBER OF YEARS AUTHORIZED; ELIMINATES THE PROVISION CONCERNING IMMUNO-SUPPRESSIVE DRUGS; AND ELIMINATES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT TO COORDINATE TRANSPLANT RELATED ACTIVITIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5580 · 98th CongressNayExpand coverage
1984-06-11TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5496, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO RENAME THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AS THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5496 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-11TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5603, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES OF THAT ACT FOR ASSISTANCE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND REVISING AND EXTENDING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5603 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-06-11TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5600, A BILL REVISING AND EXTENDING THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLES X AND XX OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5600 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1984-04-12TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5394 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT WOULD PLACE A FREEZE ON PHYSICIANS' FEES FOR INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT MEDICARE SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR, AND WOULD DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SPENDING INCREASES PROVIDED IN THIS BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5394 · 98th CongressNayExpand coverage
1983-11-17TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHELBY SUBSTITUTE TO H. RES. 2350, HEALTH RESEARCH EXTENSION ACT, WHICH WOULD REMOVE THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PLACE IT IN THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2350 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-17TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2077, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL PHYSICIANS COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCE ACT OF 1978. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2077 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-08TO AGREE TO THAT PORTION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 403 WHICH PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL $20.0 MILLION TO CARRY OUT TITLES II AND XIX OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 403 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1983-08-03TO PASS H.R. 3021, A BILL AMENDING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO STATES INTERESTED IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3021 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1983-08-03TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3021 TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE STATES MAXIMUM LATITUDE TO "MEANS TEST"; TO DETERMINE THE TYPE, DURATION, AND SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE COVERED; TO DELETE THE HOSPITAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM; TO DELETE STATE MATCHING REQUIREMENTS; TO SPECIFIY THAT THE PROGRAM BE SUBJECT TO HE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS; AND TO SET THE FUNDING LEVEL AT $1.8 BILLION. H.R. 3021 AMENDS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO STATES INTERESTED IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3021 · 98th CongressNayExpand coverage
1983-08-03TO AGREE TO H. RES. 276, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 3021 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 3021 AMENDS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO STATES INTERESTED IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. H.R. 3021 AUTHORIZES $350 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1983, $1.87 BILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1984, AND $1.54 BILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1985. THE BILL ALSO AUTHORIZES A DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM OF $96 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1984, $77 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1985, AND $60 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR ASSISTANCE TO HOSPITALS PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE UNEMPLOYED AND THE UNINSURED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3021 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-08-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 40, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD MAINTAIN CORRECT EFFORTS IN FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO PREVENT INCREASES IN DOMESTIC HUNGER. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 40 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-07-14TO AGREE TO H. RES. 208, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2350 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2350 AMENDS THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THAT ACT RELATING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2350 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-26TO AGREE TO H. RES. 181, A MEASURE DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S DEFERRAL OF $3.18 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF TERRITORIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS HOSPITAL. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 181 · 98th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1983-05-17TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 226 TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 22, 1983, THROUGH MAY 28, 1983, AS "NATIONAL DIGESTIVE DISEASES AWARENESS WEEK". (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 226 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-03-24TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1900, A BILL PROTECTING THE SOLVENCY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS, REFORMING THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT OF HOSPITALS, AND EXTENDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-03-09TO AMEND H.R. 1900, A BILL REVISING THE SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT PROGRAM TO ASSURE THE SOLVENCY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS; CHANGING THE WAY HOSPITALS ARE REIMBURSED FOR TREATING MEDICARE PATIENTS; EXTENDING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PROGRAM; AND REVISING BENEFITS UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED POOR. THE PICKLE AMENDMENT GRADUALLY RAISES THE NORMAL SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT AGE FROM 65 TO 67 AFTER THE YEAR 2000, DELETES PROVISIONS OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE BILL THAT WOULD REDUCE INITIAL BENEFIT LEVELS BEGINNING IN THE YEAR 2000; AND RAISES PAYROLL TAXES BEGINNING IN THE YEAR 2015. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressNayExpand coverage
1982-09-30TO AGREE TO THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6457, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THAT ACT RELATING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL RESEARH INSTITUTES. THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 7 PERCENT INCREASE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FUNDS OVER 1982 LEVELS, EXTENSIONS OF EXPIRING NIH AUTHORITIES, A STUDY OF NIH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, A NEW ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE, AND A STUDY OF THE USE OF ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVORIAL RESEARCH. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6457 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1982-09-30TO AMEND THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6457, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THAT ACT RELATING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES. THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 7 PERCENT INCREASE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FUNDS OVER 1982 LEVELS, EXTENSIONS OF EXPIRING NIH AUTHORITIES, A STUDY OF NIH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, A NEW ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE, AND A STUDY OF THE USE OF ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH. THE DANNEMEYER AMENDMENT RESTRICTS FETAL AND INFANT RESEARCH BY NIH BEFORE OR AFTER AN INDUCED ABORTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6457 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-09-30TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERTION OF H.R. 6457, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THAT ACT RELATING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6457 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6173, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REPLACE TITLE XV OF SUCH ACT WITH A BLOCK GRANT TO STATES FOR HEALTH PLANNING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6173 · 97th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1982-09-22TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6137, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE TO REPLACE TITLE XV OF SUCH ACT WITH A BLOCK GRANT TO STATES FOR HEALTH PLANNING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6137 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-22TO AGREE TO H. RES. 594, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 6173 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 6173 AMENDS THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE TO REPLACE TITLE XV OF SUCH ACT WITH A BLOCK GRANT TO STATES FOR HEALTH PLANNING. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 594 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-15TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6355, A BILL MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN HEALTH AND OTHER LAWS AMENDED BY THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1981. (MOTION REJECTED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 6355 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-27TO AMEND THE ASPIN SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 345. THE OAKAR AMENDMENT REDUCES 1983 FISCAL YEAR FUNDING FOR MEDICARE BY $2.3 BILLION AND FUNDING FOR DEFENSE BY 9.2 BILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 345 · 97th CongressYeaRestrict coverage
1981-11-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3502, TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER COORDINATION AND SHARING OF THE MEDICAL FACILITIES OF THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3502 · 97th CongressYeaExpand coverage
1981-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 4560, FISCAL 1982 APPROPRIATIONS FOR LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, TO BAR ENFORCEMENT OF A PROVISION IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL THAT PROHIBITED MEDICARE AND MEDICAID REIMBURSMENT FOR DRUGS FOR WHICH THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION HAD NOT COMPLETED AN EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4560 · 97th CongressNayRestrict coverage
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1100 WHICH EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 1100 · 97th CongressYeaExpand coverage

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