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Jesse Helms

Jesse Helms on Taxes

RepublicanNC

Taxes495 votes · 82.7/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

818 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 495 of them counted toward the score above: 129 toward “Raise revenue” and 366 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 323 did not count: 295 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 28 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1983-06-16TO TABLE THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2973. THE DOLE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVDIDENDS, AND PROVIDES FOR CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, ENTERPRISE ZONES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. THE PRYOR AMENDMENT STRIKES ALL SECTIONS EXCEPT THE REPEAL OF WITHHOLDING OF INTEREST OF SAVINGS AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-06-16TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 2973. H.R. 2973 REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. THE DOLE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS, AND PROVIDES FOR CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, ENTERPRISE ZONES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressNayCut taxes
1983-03-22TO AMEND H.R. 1900 TO ELIMINATE THE PAYROLL TAX INCREASES IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 6211 BY MODIFYING THE THIRD-YEAR TAX CUT, CHANGING THE EFFECT DATE TO APRIL 1, 1983 AND DEFERRING 5 PERCENT OF THE TAX CUT UNTIL THERE IS NO DEFICIT IN THE ANNUAL FEDERAL BUDGET. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 42H.R. 6211 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 6211 TO DELAY THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TAXABLE INCOME OVER $50,000, ELIMINATE 5 CENT A GALON GAS TAX, ESTABLISH A JOB CREATION AND EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN FISCAL 1983. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 42H.R. 6211 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-03TO PASS H.R. 7093, A BILL REDUCING THE RATE OF CERTAIN TAXES PAID TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ON VIRGIN ISLAND SOURCE INCOME. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7093 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-08-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-08-19TO AFFIRM THE CHAIR'S RULING, REJECTING THAT EAST'S POINT OF ORDER THAT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961 CONTAINED CERTAIN MATTER NOT GERMANE AND WAS THUS NOT IN ORDER. (RULING AFFIRMED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-08-17TO AMEND H. J. RES. 520 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A TECHNICAL CHANGE IN THE PREVIOUS DOLE AMENDMENT. THE ORIGINAL DOLE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AS THE AMOUNT OF TIME AN INVESTMENT MUST BE HELD IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTES REDUCES BY SIX MONTHS THE AMOUNT OF TIME AN INVESTMENT MUST BE HELD IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-08-05TO AMEND S. 2774 TO ADD A NEW SECTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4961 SHALL PROVIDE UP TO 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 37H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-22TO PASS H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY 50 PERCENT OF THE COST OF BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THIS PROVISION WOULD NOT APPLY TO AWAY-FROM-HOME EXPENSES. SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE SECTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR A BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS MADE TO FOREIGN OFFICIALS IF THE PAYMENTS ARE LEGAL UNDER THE FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE THE INCREASE IN THE LIMITATION ON MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 SO AS TO REPEAL THE LESSOR AND LESSEE CAPS FOR SAFE-HARBOR LEASING PROVISIONS IN THE 1981 TAX REFORM BILL THAT ALLOW FIRMS TO SELL UNUSED TAX BREAKS TO FIRMS THAT COULD USE THEM TO AVOID TAX LIABILITY. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO REPORT EMPLOYEE TIP INCOME. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO REMOVE TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST AS AN ITEM OF TAX PREFERENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY EXCLUDING ALASKA NATURAL GAS (CONTINUED) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FROM CERTAIN TATAX PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO TABLE THE DODD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961. THE DODD AMENDMENT RESTRICTS TAXING OF INTEREST ON TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND MORTAGE SUBSIDY BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED INCREASES IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT TAX SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A PROGRAM HAS BEEN ENACTED TO PROVIDE FOR 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE EXAUSTED THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR REGULAR AND EXTENDED BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE THE WITH-HOLDING ON INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS PROVISIONS AND TO REQUIRE STATEMENTS TO BE FILED BY THE TAXPAYER WITH RESPECT TO INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, AND PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO EXEMPT INTEREST PAYMENTS OF $100 OR LESS FROM THE WITHOLDING REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE TARGETED RATE SCHEDULES TO REPLACE THE ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUTS ENACTED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 1981, SO AS TO REDISTRIBUTE BENEFITS OF TAX CUTS TO THOSE EARNING LESS THAN $50,000. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE FOR INDEXING OF VALUE ASSETS SUBJECT TO CAPITAL GAINS TAXES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961, BY STRIKING SECTIONS 207 AND 208 WHICH LIMIT BUSINESS DEPRECIATION TAX BREAKS AND THE USE OF THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22(CONTINUED) TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO REQUIRE INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES TO INCLUDE DISALLOWED INTANGIBLE DRILLING COSTS IN THE BASIS OF THE PROPERTY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PLACE A LIMITED TIME ON THE INCREASE IN THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 8 TO 16 CENTS A PACK. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AFFIRM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961 IS NOT GERMANE. THE THURMOND AMENDMENT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES AND INCREASES THE EXCISE TAX ON DISTILLED SPIRITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS WHICH INCREASE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE SECTION 275, INCREASING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAXES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING SOME $400 MILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY RESTORING $1.5 BILLION IN MEDICAID CUTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY DEFERING THE JULY 1983 10 PERCENT TAX CUT FOR COUPLES EARNING OVER $78, 700 PER YEAR UNTIL THE FEDERAL BUDGET IS BALANCED; REDUCING THE CUT FOR THOSE MAKING LESSING THAN $78,700 BUT MORE THAN $46,500 PER YEAR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT IF, AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR THE AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND (INCLUDING FUNDS COLLECTED DURING SUCH FISCAL YEAR BUT NOT YET TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND) EXCEEDS $5 MILLION, THE RATE OF TAX IMPOSED ON FUEL USED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL AVIATION UNDER SECTION 4041(C)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE 8 1/2 CENTS PER GALLON. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE $20 BILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION'S AIRPORT AND AIRWAY SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO RECOMMITT H.R. 4961, AND REPORT BACK FORTHWITH WITH TITLE IV, THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT (SEE ROLLCALL 2230) DELETED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO CONFIRM THE CHAIR'S RULING THAT THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961 IS GERMANE. THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT PROVIDES $20 BILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION'S AIRPORT AND AIRWAY SYSTEM AND HAD BEEN ATTACHED TO THE FINANCE BILL IN COMMITTEE. (RULING CONFIRMED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-07-20TO A REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4961, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-20TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 92 TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS IN THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT REPORTING LEGISLATION TO ACHIEVE THE $107.2 BILLION IN REVENUES REQUIRED UNDER THE RESOLUTION, RATHER THAN IMPOSE NEW, REGRESSIVE TAXES ON AMERICAN TAXPAYERS, THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SHOULD (1) DEFER THE THIRD YEAR OF THE KEMP-ROTH INDIVIDUAL RATE REDUCTION UNTIL THE CURRENT BUDGET CRISIS HAS PASSED AND INTEREST RATES HAVE DROPPED TO AFFORDABLE LEVELS, OR (2) REPEAL THE THIRD YEAR OF KEMP-ROTH INDIVIDUAL RATE REDUCTION AND REPLACE IT WITH A FISCALLY PRUDENT TAX CUT WHICH DISTRIBUTES BENEFITS FAIRLY TO ALL WORKING AND MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S.Con.Res. 92 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-05-20TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 92 TO REDUCE THE DEFICITS TO $107.9 BILLION IN 1983, $58.4 BILLION IN 1984, AND $28.5 BILLION IN 1985. THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ACHEIVE THESE GOALS BY ELIMINATING THE JULY 1983 TAX CUT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31S.Con.Res. 92 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-03-30TO AMEND THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AMOUNTS DEDUCTED BY ANY MEMBER FOR LIVING EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO ANY TAXABLE YEAR SHALL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT WHICH RESULTS IN A REDUCTION OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX OF MORE THAN $5,000 FOR THAT MEMBER; AND THAT NO LATER THAN MAY 15 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR EACH MEMBER OF CONGRESS, INCLUDING NONVOTING DELEGATES, SHALL CAUSE TO APPEAR IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD A COPY OF ANY AND ALL FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FILED BY HIMSELF OR HERSELF, EITHER SEPARATELY OR JOINTLY FILED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27,28H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-03-30TO AMEND THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT REPEALS THE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 RELATING TO STATE LEGISLATORS' TRAVEL EXPENSES AWAY FROM HOME, AND WHICH WAS A PART OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27,28H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-03-30TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 409, A BILL MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO LIMIT THE DEDUCTION OF LIVING EXPENSES BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, AND IT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS SUCH DEDUCTION WITHOUT SUBSTANTIATION OF SUCH EXPENSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 409 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4717, A BILL AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION OF SECTION 402 (B)(3) OF THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ACT OF 1980 TO FURTHER DEFER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AS INCOME OF LIFO INVENTORY AMOUNTS. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT PLACES A LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST THAT CAN BE IMPUTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER SECTION 483 OF THE CODE ON CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROPERTY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4717 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4717, A BILL AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION OF SECTION 402(B)(3) OF THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ACT OF 1980 TO FURTHER DEFER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AS INCOME OF LIFO INVENTORY AMOUNTS. THE HART AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOW ACT TO IMPOSE A BAN ON THE IMPORT OF LIBYAN OIL INTO THE UNITED STATES; THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ACTIVELY URGE ALL NATIONS, INCLUDING OUR EUROPEAN ALLIES AND JAPAN, TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COOPERATION AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, AND COORDINATE INTERNATIONAL MEASURES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TOTAL PROHIBITION OF ALL IMPORTS OF LIBYAN OIL, IN ORDER TO BRING TO THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE END THE INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST (CONTINUED) PRACTICES OF THE CURRENT LIBYAN REGIME. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4717 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-16TO PASS H.R. 5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5159 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO AGREE TO THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R.5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A FEW TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE COMMITTEE BILL S. 1957, AND IT DELETES ONE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD LIMIT FUTURE BORROWING BY THE BLACK LUNG TRUST FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1957 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-12-16TO AMEND THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5159, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TAX INCREASE ON UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE COAL TO RESTORE THE BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND. THIS AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT RELATING TO TRAVEL EXPENSES WHILE AWAY FROM HOME. IT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PRESCRIBE AMOUNTS DEDUCTIBLE UNLESS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS SUBSTANTITATES HIS EXPENSES ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 162(A). THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A FEW TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE COMMITTEE BILL S. 1957, AND IT DELETES ONE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD LIMIT FUTURE BORROWING BY THE BLACK LUNG TRUST FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1957 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-12-07TO PASS S.RES.238 RETAINING THE DEDUCTIBILITY FROM PERSONAL TAXES OF INTEREST PAID ON RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES. (MOTION (CONTINUED) ASSED)S.Res. 238 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE EXON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT REDUCES THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT PROVIDED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 IF CERTAIN ECONOMIC GOALS ARE NOT ATTAINED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-09-28TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE HART AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL THE FEDERAL BUDGET IS BALANCED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-08-03TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4242, ECONOMIC RECOVRY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-08-03TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4242, ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4242 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-07-29TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT WOULD REDUCE PERSONAL INCOME TAX BY 25% OVER THREE YEARS, PROVIDE FOR INDEXING, AND ECOURAGE INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY AMENDING SECTION 103 OF THE IRS OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE POLLUTION CONTROL OR WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1981-07-27TO TABLE NUNN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT WOULD INSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION FILED BY INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WITH THE IRS AND INSURE THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE CRIMINAL LAWS AND THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-07-27TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY REDUCING THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT IF CERTAIN ECONOMIC GOALS ARE NOT ATTAINED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1981-07-17TO AMEND THE DURENBERGER AMEND TO H. J. RES. 266 STRIKING THE SECTION RELATING TO INCREASE IN INVESTMENT CREDIT ON USED PROPERTY, BY PROMOTING CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS BY REDUCING THE CORPORATE TAX RATE ON THE FIRST $50,000 OF TAXABLE INCOME IN TWO PHASES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-17TO TABLE THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 TO REDUCE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-07-16TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY INDEXING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO INSURE THAT INFLATION WILL NOT RESULT IN TAX INCREASES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266, TO INCREASE CAPITAL GAINS DEDUCTION TO 70 PERCENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1981-07-16TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 266, THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 PROVIDING FOR REDUCTIONS AND REDUCED REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1981-1984 AND A REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES OF 5 PERCENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1981, OF AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982, AND AN ADDITIONAL 10 PERCENT ON JULY 1, 1983, WHICH PROVIDES FOR BORROWING BY THE OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND FROM THE DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND OR HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-05-12TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 19 TO SET REVENUE FIGURES AT HIGHER LEVELS TO ACCOMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE TAX CUT IN FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S.Con.Res. 19 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-11-18TO TABLE ROTH AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 448, REVISING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1981-1983, THAT WOULD HAVE ADJUSTED THE REVENUE LEVEL IN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FOR A TAX CUT OF APPROXIMATELY $17 BILLION IN FISCAL 1981. (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-09-25TO TABLE BAKER MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5829, PROVIDING FOR DUTY-FREE ENTRY OF SIX BRONZE BELLS FOR THE USE OF THE FOUNDRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WASHINGTON D.C., AND PROVIDING FOR A $39 BILLION TAX CUT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1981, AND A $18 BILLION TAX CUT FOR FISCAL (CONTINUED) 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5829 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-23TO AMEND S. 2939, REVENUE RECONCILIATION, BY PROVIDING AA TWO-BARREL-A-DAY STRIPPER OIL EXEMPTION FOR FISCAL 1981 FROM THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX AND DECREASING THE ADJUSTED BASE PRICE FOR DETERMINING THAT TAX BY 10.1% FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2939 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-07-23TO AMEND S. 2939, PROVIDING FOR REVENUE RECONCILIATION PER SECTION 310 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974, BY PROVIDING AN ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME LIMITATION ON THE CREDIT AGAINST THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2939 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-06-30TO TABLE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7477, PROVIDING FOR A THREE (CONTINUED) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TAXES WHICH ARE TRANSFERED TO THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND, THAT PROVIDED FOR PERMANENT TAX RATE REDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND INCENTIVES FOR NEW PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7477 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-06-26TO TABLE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 562, PUBLIC DEBT EXTENSION, THAT PROVIDED FOR INDEXING OF INCOME TAX RATES, PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS, AND THE ZERO BRACKET AMOUNT. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-05-12TO TABLE DURKIN AMENDMENT TO S. CON. RES. 86 THAT WOULD REPEAL PERCENTAGE DEPLETION ALLOWANCE FOR OIL AND GAS, EXPENSING OF OIL AND GAS INTANGIBLE DRILLING COSTS, AND FOREIGN TAX CREDIT AND DEFERRAL FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 2696th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-03-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919, TO IMPOSE A WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1980-03-27TO REFER THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFITS, TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO HOLD HEARINGS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-17TO PASS H.R. 3919. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-17TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT FOR CONVERTING ONE'S AUTOMOBILE TO ALCOHOL FUEL, WAS NOT GERMANE. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-17TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE TOWER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF ADJUSTMENTS IN CASES OF SPECIAL HARDSHIP OR UNFAIR DISTRIBUTION OF BURDENS, WAS NOT GERMANE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-17TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR BENTSEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, EXEMPTING A PORTION OF INTEREST INCOME FROM TAXATION. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-17TO TABLE BENTSEN SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 (SEE RC 493). (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-17TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-17TO AMEND H.R. 3919 RELATIVE TO THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL AND ITS POTENTIAL AS A SUBSTITUTE FUEL OR THE BLENDING OF SUCH WITH PETROLEUM AS AN EXTENDER. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-15TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING A 20% ENERGY INVESTMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN COAL-FUELED BOILERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-15TO TABLE PERCY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 (SEE RC 488).H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-15TO TABLE DANFORTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT ELIMINATES THE (CONTINUED) EXEMPTION FOR STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING A GRADUATED TAX ON CERTAIN OIL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-14TO AMEND RIBICOFF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES THAT OIL PRODUCERS WILL HAVE TO PAY. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-13TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRE SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-12TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-12TO TABLE RIBICOFF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, PROVIDING A GRADUATED TAX ON CERTAIN OILS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-11TO TABLE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT AUTHORIZES THE IRS TO DISCLOSE ANY TAX INFORMATION REQUESTED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND TO NOTIFY SUCH AGENCIES WHENEVER ANY TAX INFORMATION GIVES THE IRS CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A FELONY HAS BEEN COMMITTED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-10TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY CREATING DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION INCENTIVES BY ALLOWING A TAX CREDIT FOR WINDFALL PROFIT TAXES EXPENDED ON QUALIFIED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT COSTS IN ALASKA. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-10TO TABLE ROTH MOTION TO WAIVE PROVISIONS OF TITLES 3 AND 4 OF BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO ROTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, LIMITING TOTAL BUDGET OUTLAYS TO CERTAIN PERCENTAGES OF THE GNP. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-10TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR TITLE I OF H.R. 3919 THAT LEVIES A 90% TAX ON THE INCOME OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY WHICH EXCEEDS THE AVERAGE RATE OF RETURN ON CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR ALL MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONS FOR THAT TAXABLE YEAR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-12-10TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY RECLASSIFYING COOK INLET, ALASKA, OIL AS TIER 2 OIL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-07TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR DIVISION I OF ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE NOTICE OF HIS INTENT WHEN MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY PETROLEUM ALLOCATION ACT WHICH HAS THE EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANTLY SLOWING THE RATE AT WHICH PRICE CONTROLS ON CRUDE OIL ARE BEING PHASED OUT. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX IF THE PRESIDENT DISCONTINUES DECONTROL OF CRUDE OIL PRICES OR REIMPOSES PRICE CONTROLS ON CRUDE OIL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-12-07TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 (SEE RC 461). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-07TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT TO HOMEBUILDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES INCORPORATING CERTAIN SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-06TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY REINSTATING THE NONBUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ON GASOLINE AND OTHER MOTOR FUELS. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-06TO TABLE BELLMON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT PROVIDED A CREDIT AGAINST THE TAX BASED UPON INCREASED PRODUCTION. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-06TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY ADDING A NEW TITLE ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY NO LESS THAN 5%. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-06TO TABLE MATHIAS MOTION TO RECONSIDER ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 (SEE RC 457). (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable

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