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Tom Harkin

Tom Harkin on Taxes

DemocratIA

Taxes512 votes · 74.3/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

922 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 512 of them counted toward the score above: 292 toward “Raise revenue” and 220 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 410 did not count: 388 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 22 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
1986-06-18TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD ALLOW A 30 PERCENT CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSION FOR THE SALE OF FARM PROPERTY BY AN INDIVIDUAL ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE TRADE OR BUSINESS OF FARMING OR IN SMALL WOOD LOT OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE DEFERRED FOREIGN INCOME OF UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS OF CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS IN THE COMPUTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAXABLE INCOME.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-18TO TABLE THE MITCHELL, ME) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A THIRD RATE BRACKET FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS AT 35 PERCENT, LOWER THE MINIMUM RATE TO 14 PERCENT AND MAINTAIN THE TOP CAPITAL GAINS RATE AT 27 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE PRYOR, AR) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE SECTION OF THE BILL ALLOWING STEEL COMPANIES TO CARRY BACK 50 PERCENT OF THEIR UNUSED INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS FOR 15 YEARS IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT 3 YEAR RULE.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE TRIBLE, VA) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD RETAIN CURRENT LAW TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PENSION PLANS INVOLVING FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES SO THAT PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD REMAIN TAX FREE FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS AFTER RETIREMENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayCut taxes
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD REINSTATE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN U.S. REAL PROPERTY. WITH THE MONEY RAISED THEREBY, $200 MILLION WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO USE INCOME AVERAGING AND $1 BILLION WOULD REDUCE THE FLOOR ON MEDICAL DEDUCTIONS TO THOSE THAT EXCEED 9 PERCENT OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME. (THE COMMITTEE BILL RAISED THE FLOOR FROM THE CURRENT 5 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT). (MOTION FAILED AND BY A DIVISION, THE AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY AGREED TO.)H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE THE TRANSITIONAL RULE UNDER WHICH A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE CIMARRON COAL CO. OF COLORADO WOULD PAY TAX ON LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS ON RIGHTS TO ROYALTIES PAID UNDER A 1985 LEASE AT THE CURRENT RATE OF 20 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1986-06-16TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD END A TRANSITION RULE UNDER WHICH PHILIPS PETROLEUM CO. OF OKLAHOMA WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM A 10 PERCENT TAX ON FUNDS REMOVED FROM ITS PENSION PLAN. THE $50 MILLION IN REVENUE RAISED THEREBY WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO CONTINUE TO USE INCOME AVERAGING.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PREVENT UNOCAL, THE UNION OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA, FROM SEEKING ANY FOREIGN TAX CREDITS ON $4.4 BILLION IN DEBT WHICH THEY INCURRED WHEN FIGHTING A TAKEOVER ATTEMPT, AND THE REVENUES RAISED THEREBY WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO CONTINUE TO USE INCOME AVERAGING.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-13TO TABLE THE KASTEN, WI)-INOUYE, HI) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS FOR NON-ITEMIZERS AND LOWER THE THRESHOLD FOR PHASING OUT THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-12TO ADOPT THE CHILES-DOMENICI, NM) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, A SENSE-OF-THE-SENATE RESOLUTION, STATING THAT THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF STATE AND LOCAL SALES, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND INCOME TAXES BE PRESERVED IN FULL.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-12TO TABLE THE WEICKER, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX (CONTINUED) REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR WORKING INTERESTS IN OIL AND GAS PROPERTY FROM THE DEFINITION OF PASSIVE ACTIVITY.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE DIXON, IL) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY A FLOOR OF 1% ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME ON ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY A DECREASE OF $310 IN THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS WHO ITEMIZE.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY) AMENDMENT TO THE DODD CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY AN INCREASE IN CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL TAX RATES TO 22.6 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-11TO AMEND THE ROTH, DE) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, BY INSTRUCTING CONFEREES TO GIVE HIGHEST PRIORITY TO RETAINING MAXIMUM TAX BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS WITHOUT INCREASING THE TAX RATE OR CHANGING THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX CUTS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-05TO APPROVE THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4515, URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FISCAL 1986, WHICH STIPULATES THAT NO FUNDS WILL BE USED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT IRS VEHICLE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-05TO WAIVE THE SPENDING RESTRICTION CONTAINED IN THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT (GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS) WITH REGARD TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE IRS TO BEGIN NEW VEHICLE RECORD- KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF TOTAL SENATORS IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING-LIMIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW.)99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1986-04-10TO ADOPT THE SYMMS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT, TO S 1017, METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TRANSFER ACT. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE CONVICTION OF THE SENATE THAT LEGISLATION RELATING TO TAX REFORM SHOULD NOT BE DEBATED UNTIL CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT REACH A DEFINITE BUDGET AGREEMENT.S. 1017 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-04TO CONCUR WITH THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO H J RES 372, WITH THE ADDITION OF A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT LEGISLATION BY APRIL 15 THAT WOULD LEVY A MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX TO HELP PAY THE NATIONAL (CONTINUED) DEBT.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1985-10-01TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2475, A BILL TO SIMPLIFY THE IMPUTED INTEREST RULES IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE OF 1954. POSTPONEMENT WOULD ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO AGREE ON WAYS TO PAY FOR THE INITIAL COST OF THE BILL.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayCut taxes
1985-06-26TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 2475, TO PROVIDE FOR A BLENDED IMPUTED INTEREST RATE ON SELLER FINANCED REAL ESTATE SALES.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-26TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2475, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL RELATING TO LOANS TO QUALIFIED CONTINUING CARE FACILITIES.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H.R. 2475, A BILL CONCERNING IMPUTED INTEREST RULES FOR REAL ESTATE DEALS,H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX RATE AT FIFTEEN PERCENT ON EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF $50,000, AND TO USE THE REVENUES TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT.99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1985-04-03TO PASS H.R. 1869, A BILL REPEALING THE CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ADDED TO THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1984.H.R. 1869 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1985-04-03TO AMEND THE PACKWOOD, OR) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 1869,WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS CONCERNING CERTAIN AIR TRANSPORTATION FRINGE BENEFIT REGULATIONSH.R. 1869 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-04-03TO AMEND THE PACKWOOD, OR) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 1869, WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. HR 1869 REPEALS THE CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ADDED TO THE 1984 TAX REFORM ACT. THE WALLOP AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO CLARIFY THE TAX TREATMENT OF THE PERSONAL USE OF (CONTINUED) AUTOMOBILES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.H.R. 1869 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-10-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5361, A BILL EXTENDING FOR FIVE YEARS A TAX PROVISION TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5361 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1984-08-08TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4325, A BILL AMENDING PART D OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ASSURE, THROUGH MANDATORY INCOME WITHHOLDING, INCENTIVE PAYMENTS TO STATES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, THAT ALL CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THEIR PARENTS WILL RECEIVE SUCH ASSISTANCE REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4325 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4170, A BILL PROVIDING FOR TAX REFORM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1984-05-23TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 4170 NOT TO AGREE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS EXTENDING THE ACCELERATED COST RECOVERY PERIOD FOR REAL ESTATE AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT. H.R. 4170 PROVIDES FOR TAX REFORM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1984-05-23TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE VANDER JAGT MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 4170 NOT TO AGREE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS EXTENDING THE ACCELERATED COST RECOVERY PERIOD FOR REAL ESTATE AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT. H.R. 4170 PROVIDES FOR TAX REFORM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-05-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4280, A BILL AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER EQUITY UNDER PRIVATE PENSION PLANS FOR WORKERS, THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CHANGES IN WORK PATTERNS, THE STATUS OF MARRIAGE AS AN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, AND THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THAT PARTNERSHIP OF SPOUSES WHO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOME. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4280 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-04-11TO PASS H.R. 4170, A BILL PROVIDING FOR TAX REFORM IN ORDER TO RAISE $50 BILLION IN TAX REVENUE BY 1987. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1984-04-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 476, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H. CON. RES. 280 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H. CON. RES. 280 REVISES THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND SETS FORTH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 476 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-11-17TO ADOPT H. RES. 376, DECLARING THE HOUSE RESOLVED INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE, FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 4170, THE TAX REFORM ACT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-11-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4325, A BILL AMENDING PART D OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ASSURE, THROUGH MANDATORY INCOME WITHHOLDING, INCENTIVE PAYMENTS TO STATES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AND THAT ALL CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THEIR PARENTS WILL RECEIVE SUCH ASSISTANCE REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4325 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-07-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2973, A BILL REPEALING THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressPresentNot a yea/nay
1983-06-23TO PASS H.R. 1183. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1983-06-23TO RECOMMIT H.R. 1183 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO REDUCE SPENDING BY $12 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-06-23TO AMEND H.R. 1183 TO PROVIDE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CHANGES BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR REDUCTION IN FISCAL YEAR 1984 OUTLAYS BY AN AMOUNT AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressDid not voteDirection 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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressYeaRaise revenue
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaRaise revenue
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 CongressYeaRaise revenue
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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-08-04TO PASS H.R. 4242, THE TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-07-29TO PASS H.R. 4242, TAX INCENTIVE ACT OF 1981. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressYeaCut taxes
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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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 CongressNayRaise revenue
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

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