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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
1979-12-06TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES AND IN THE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-12-05TO TABLE ROTH MOTION TO WAIVE PROVISIONS OF TITLES 3 AND 4 OF BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO ROTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, LIMITING FEDERAL SPENDING TO 20.5% OF GNP FOR 1981, 20% IN 1982, AND 19.5% IN 1983. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-12-05TO TABLE LEAHY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, THAT EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF HEAVY OIL, PROVIDES THAT PERCENTAGE DEPLETION WITH RESPECT TO A PROPERTY SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE WINDFALL PROFIT ON OIL FROM THE PROPERTY, TREATS EXEMPT OIL AS IF IT WERE TIER 3 OIL AND WITHOUT REGARD TO THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON THAT WINDFALL PROFIT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-12-04TO AMEND H.R. 3919, BY INCREASING THE PHASEOUT OF THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX TO THE LEVEL OF $210 BILLION. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-04TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY STRIKING THE PROVISIONS PHASING OUT THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-12-04(CONTINUED) TO AMEND H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFITS, BY RAISING THE TAX RATE ON TIER 2 OIL TO 75%. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-11-28TO TABLE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 RAISING THE TAX RATE ON TIER 2 OIL TO 80%. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-27TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO U.S. OIL PRODUCERS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-11-27TO AGREE TO DIVISION I OF MAGNUSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, DELETING PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE REFUND OF CREDIT IN EXCESS OF TAX LIABILITY AND DELETING PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRUST FUNDS OTHER THAN THE TAXPAYER TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED) ON BEHALF OF SENATOR HEINZ, SENATOR STEVENS ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 3, 1979 THAT SENATOR HEINZ WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS AMENDMENT HAD BEEN MODIFIED ON THE FLOOR. HE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HAVE SENATOR HEINZ'S VOTE CHANGED FROM "NAY" TO "YEA". HIS VOTE IN OUR FILES HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM "NO" TO "ANNOUNCED YES", AND THE VOTE TOTALS SHOWN IN THIS CODEBOOK REFLECT THIS CHANGE. SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-11-27TO TABLE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT RESERVED $1 BILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NATION'S FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAILROAD SYSTEMS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-27TO TABLE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT RESERVED $10 BILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NATION'S FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAILROAD SYSTEMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-27TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX FOR ALL STRIPPER OIL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-27(CONTINUED) TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT EXEMPTS INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS FROM THE FIRST 1,000 BARRELS A DAY OF OIL PRODUCTION. (SEE RC 428) (MOTION PASSE SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-26TO TABLE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT PROVIDES AN EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX FOR ALL STRIPPER OIL. (MOTION FAILED SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-11-26TO TABLE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919, SUBSTITUTING THE HOUSE-PASSED VERSION AND PROVIDING THAT HALF OF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE RAISED BY THE HOUSE VERSION BE RESERVED FOR CERTAIN USES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-19TO AMEND H.R. 3919, BY REDUCING THE TAX ON TIER I OIL TO 60%. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-19TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE LONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3919 THAT REPEALS THE CARRY OVER BASIS OF THE PRESENT ESTATE TAX LAW. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 22H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-11-16TO AMEND H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFITS, BY REDUCING FROM 60% TO 50% THE AMOUNT OF TAX IMPOSED ON THE WINDFALL PROFIT FROM ANY BARREL OF TAXABLE CRUDE OIL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-19TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 36 BY CUTTING NON-DEFENSE OUTLAYS AND PROVIDING FOR A TAX CUT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 1696th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 4393 BY PLACING A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ABILITY OF THE IRS TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS. SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 4393 BY STRIKING SECTION 614 WHICH PROHIBITS IRS FROM CARRYING OUT PROPOSED REVENUE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-07-09TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION ON EXECUTIVE K, 96TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, THE PROTOCOL TO THE INCOME TAX CONVENTION WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-25TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 22 BY ESTABLISHING A "NO REAL GROWTH FEDERAL BUDGET" THAT LIMITS THE GROWTH OF FEDERAL SPENDING TO THE INFLATION RATE FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS, AND PROVIDING FOR A TAX CUT $12 BILLION MORE THAN THE BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS DURING FISCAL 1981-82 WHILE STILL BALANCING THE FISCAL 1981 BUDGET. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 596th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-04-25TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 22 BY CUTTING 11.6 BILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY AND $8.4 BILLION IN OUTLAYS FROM THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE FOR FY 1980. THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT ALSO CALLS FOR A TAX CUT IN 1980 AND A BALANCED BUDGET IN 1981. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 596th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-04-02TO PASS H.R. 2283, A BILL TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-02TO AMEND H.R. 2283, DEALING WITH THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY, BY EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE RENEGOTIATION BOARD THROUGH JUNE 30, 1979. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-04-02TO AMEND H.R. 2283, A BILL TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY, BY REQUIRING THAT ONE HALF OF THE EXPENDITURES OF THE COUNCIL BE SPENT TO MONITOR FEDERAL INFLATION POLICIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13511.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-14TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13511, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1978, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SENATE CONFEREES THAT THEY INSIST ON THE NUNN-CHILES-BELLMON AMENDMENT THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX REDUCTIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 5% FOR FISCAL YEARS 1980 THROUGH 1983.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-10TO PASS H.R. 13511.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-10TO TABLE THE HELMS MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE SUSTAINED THE RULING OF THE CHAIR ON HELMS AMENDMENT #3850 TO H.R. 13511. (SEE RC 476)H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-10-10THAT THE SENATE SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE HELMS AMENDMENT #3850 TO H.R. 13511 IS OUT OF ORDER ON THE GROUNDS THAT IT VIOLATES SECTION 311 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT. SECTION 311 PROHIBITS PASSAGE OF ANY PROVISION THAT WOULD CAUSE U.S. REVENUES TO BE LESS THAN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF REVENUES SET FORTH IN THE ANNUAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET. HELMS AMENDMENT #3850 PRESERVES THE TAX DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL GASOLINE TAXES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1978-10-10TO TABLE GLENN AMENDMENT #4153 TO H.R. 13511, AN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE TAX EXPENDITURES IN THE PENDING BILL BE PERIODICALLY REVIEWED ACCORDING TO A SCHEDULE TO BE WRITTEN DURING THE 96TH CONGRESS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-10TO TABLE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #4127 TO H.R. 13511. KENNEDY AMENDMENT #4127 REDUCES THE BUSINESS REDUCTION FOR AIRFARE THAT IS ABOVE THE COACH FARE, ELIMINATES THE BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES, AND DISALLOWS THE USE OF THE BUSINESS DEDUCTION FOR MEALS THAT COST MORE THAN $25 PER PERSON.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY REDUCING THE 70% EXCLUSION RATE FOR CAPITAL GAINS TO 50%.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 SO THAT HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR DISABLED WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A ONE-TIME $100,000 EXCLUSION OF GAIN FROM THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF THEIR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY REDUCING THE CORPORATE TAX RATE TO 46% IN 1979, 45% IN 1980 AND 44% IN 1981.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 SO THAT BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES MAY ELECT TO USE A THREE-YEAR STRAIGHT-LINE METHOD ON THE FIRST $25,000 OF MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT PURCHASED EACH YEAR.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-10TO TABLE DANFORTH AMENDMENT #4054 TO H.R. 13511. THE DANFORTH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE REDUCTION OF THE CORPORATE TAX RATE TO 46% IN 1979 AND 1980, AND 44% IN 1981 AND 1982.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY AUTHORIZING ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX REDUCTIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 5% FOR FISCAL YEARS 1979 THROUGH 1983, PROVIDED THAT THE RATE OF GROWTH OF NATIONAL OUTLAYS DOES NOT EXCEED 1%, AND PROVIDED THAT A BALANCED BUDGET IS ACHEIVED BY THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 1982.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 13511. (BY PRIOR AGREEMENT, THE SENATE HAS BEEN TREATING THE TEXT OF THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AS THE ORIGINAL TEXT AND HAS USED IT FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT.)H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-09THAT THE SENATE SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE HEINZ AMENDMENT #4078 TO H.R. 13511 IS OUT OF ORDER BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE U.S. REVENUES TO BE LESS THAN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF REVENUES SET FORTH IN THE SECOND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET. HEINZ AMENDMENT #4078 PROVIDES FOR A $75 REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY FOR ENERGY-RELATED EXPENSES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-09TO TABLE THE CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13511, AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD GRADUALLY REPEAL THE CURRENT LAW THAT ALLOWS U.S. CORPORATIONS TO DEFER THEIR TAXES PAYABLE ON FOREIGN EARNINGS UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THEIR PROFITS ARE REPATRIATED.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-07TO TABLE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #3890 TO H.R. 13511, AN AMENDMENT THAT PHASES IN, OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD, A PROVISION THAT ULTIMATELY ALLOWS ONLY 50% OF THE COST OF BUSINESS MEALS TO BE USED FOR TAX REDUCTIONS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-07TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY PROVIDING THAT A 10% INVESTMENT CREDIT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONS REHABILITATING PROPERTIES THAT ARE AT LEAST 20 YEARS OLD.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-07TO TABLE GLENN AMENDMENT #3681 TO MUSKIE AMENDMENT #3678 TO H.R. 13511. THE GLENN "SUNSET" AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ALL TAX EXPENDITURE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW MUST BE REVIEWED ONCE EVERY TEN YEARS. THE MUSKIE "SUNSET" AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT ALMOST ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS MUST BE REVIEWED AND REAUTHORIZED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TEN YEARS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-06TO AGREE TO DIVISION 2 OF AMENDMENT #2001 TO H.R. 13511. DIVISION 2 OF THE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE SPECIAL TAX BREAKS FOR DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL SALES CORPORATIONS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-10-06TO AGREE TO DIVISION 1 OF AMENDMENT #2001 TO H.R. 13511. DIVISION 1 OF THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A MODERATE REDUCTION OF CORPORATE TAX RATES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-06TO TABLE THE GRIFFIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13511, AN AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES FOR COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN TAX RATES FOR A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING IN 1980.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY STRIKING AN AUTHORIZATION OF $508 MILLION FOR FISCAL RELIEF TO THE STATES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-06TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13511 THAT PROVIDES FOR TUITION TAX CREDITS AND FOR A $4.5 BILLION INCREASE IN THE PROPOSED TAX CUT FOR 1979. (SEE RC 452H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-06TO AGREEE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT (SEE RC 453) TO H.R. 13511. THE MODIFYING BUMPERS AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A $4.5 BILLION INCREASE IN THE PROPOSED TAX CUT FOR 1979, THE MAJORITY OF THE INCREASE BEING FOR THE AID OF PERSONS WITH INCOMES OF $10,000 TO $30,000 A YEAR.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY PROVIDING FOR ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUTS OF 7% IN 1979, 13% IN 1980 AND 10% IN 1981.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-05TO TABLE SENATOR LONG'S MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE FAILED TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ROTH AMENDMENT (SEE RC 451) TO H.R. 13511 WAS OUT OF ORDER. (SEE RC 448)H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-05THAT THE SENATE SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE ROTH AMENDMENT (SEE RC 451) TO H.R. 13511 IS OUT OF ORDER ON THE GROUNDS THAT IT CONTAINS PROVISIONS THAT ARE IN VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-05TO AMEND H. R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES, BY SIMPLIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FEDERAL JOBS TAX CREDIT AND EXTENDING THE JOBS TAX CREDIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-23TO PASS H.R. 2852.H.R. 2852 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-09-23TO TABLE THE LUGAR AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2852. THE LUGAR AMENDMENT STATES THAT NEITHER FISCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SHALL BE PUT INTO EFFECT UNLESS THE NATIONAL RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IS 7% OR HIGHER.H.R. 2852 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-09-23TO AMEND H.R. 2852, THE BILL EXTENDING THE ANTIRECESSION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS AND ESTABLISHING A SUPPLEMENTAL FISCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT CONTINUE TO HAVE HIGH RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT. THE CHILES AMENDMENT DELETES THE PROVISIONS FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL FISCAL PROGRAM FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.H.R. 2852 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-08-23TO AMEND H.R. 112, THE BILL THAT REDUCES FROM 4% TO 2% THE EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON THE INVESTMENT INCOME OF DOMESTIC PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF SMALL HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS.H.R. 112 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-23TO TABLE THE GRAVEL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 112, THE BILL THAT REDUCES FROM 4% TO 2% THE EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON THE INVESTMENT INCOME OF DOMESTIC PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THE GRAVEL AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES.H.R. 112 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-08-15TO PASS H.R. 12050.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-15TO WAIVE SECTION 303(B) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT IN ORDER THAT THE SENATE MAY CONSIDER LONG AMENDMENT #1660, AN AMENDMENT SIMILAR TO LONG AMENDMENT #1658 WHICH WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER (SEE RC 321).H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-15TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE PROPOSED LONG AMENDMENT #1658 TO H.R. 12050 WAS OUT OF ORDER ON THE GROUNDS THAT IT CALLED FOR SPENDING AUTHORITY UNAUTHORIZED BY LAW. AMENDMENT #1658 CALLS FOR THE REFUNDING OF TUITION TAX CREDITS IN EXCESS OF WHAT IS OWED IN TAXES, THEREBY BENEFITTING PERSONS PAYING LOW INCOME TAXES.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-15TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY INCREASING PARTICIPATION BY PRIVATE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER TITLES I AND IV OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-15TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY PROVIDING FOR A PHASE-OUT OF THE TAX CREDIT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AS THE FAMILY'S ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME EXCEEDS $30,000.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1978-08-15TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY LIMITING THE TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1978-08-15TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT (SEE RC 318) TO H.R. 12050.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-15TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY CLARIFYING THAT ONLY THE SUPREME COURT MAY DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-14TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY ADDING TO THE PREAMBLE OF THE BILL A RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EXISTENCE OF DIVERSE PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGH QUALITY.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-14TO AMEND H.R. 12050, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION, BY ESTABLISHING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES PAID FOR THE SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-04-25TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 80 BY REDUCING THE RECOMMENDED TOTAL REVENUE LEVEL FROM $443.3 BILLION TO $438.4 BILLION IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE A $25 BILLION TAX CUT PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 1, 1978.S.Con.Res. 80 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-11-04TO AMEND H.R. 9346 BY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL REVENUES TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE 10% SOCIAL SECURITY TAX CREDIT GRANTED TO STATES, MUNICIPALITIES AND CERTAIN CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS (SEE RC 617).H.R. 9346 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-11-04TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9346 THAT PROVIDES FOR A TUITION TAX CREDIT OF $250 PER DEPENDENT THAT IS ENROLLED FULL TIME IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.H.R. 9346 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-11-04TO TABLE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1060 TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT (SEE RC 626) TO H.R. 9346. KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1060 REDUCES THE TUITION TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS WITH AN ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF MORE THAN $25,000 ANNUALLY.H.R. 9346 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-11-04TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1059 TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT (SEE RC 626) TO H.R. 9346. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES TO TAX-PAYING PARENTS A TUITION TAX CREDIT OF $150 IF ONE OFFSPRING IS ENROLLED FULL-TIME IN A HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND A $250 TAX CREDIT IF MORE THAN ONE DEPENDENT IS ENROLLED FULL-TIME.H.R. 9346 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1977-11-04TO AMEND H.R. 9346 BY AUTHORIZING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT OF 10% FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR STATES, MUNICIPALITIES, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC COLLEGES AND OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS FOR THEIR TOTAL SOCIAL SECURITY LIABILITIES.H.R. 9346 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT #1010 TO H.R. 5263. AMENDMENT #1010 STRIKES THE PROPOSED 10% INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT INSTALL INSULATION.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE PERCY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263, AN AMENDMENT THAT REPEALS THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL GASOLINE TAXES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE MODIFIED DURKIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263. THE MODIFIED DURKIN AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 15% REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR HOME HEATING COSTS OF PRIVATE RESIDENCES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1977-10-28TO AGREE TO AMENDMENT #1467, AS MODIFIED, TO H.R. 5263. THE MODIFEID KENNEDY AMENDMENT REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 15%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE ALLEN AMENDMENT TO THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT (SEE RC 594) TO H.R. 5263. THE ALLEN AMENDMENT REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 20%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1467 TO H.R. 5263. KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1467 REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 10%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO AS TO MAKE THE PROPOSED 40% TAX CREDIT FOR CONVERSION TO COAL NONREFUNDABLE TO CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY DELETING THE PROPOSED TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OIL FROM SHALE ROCK.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO AS TO DELETE THE PROPOSED TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS FROM NONCONVENTIONAL SOURCES SUCH AS SHALE ROCK.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-10-27TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263, AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD STRIKE FROM THE BILL THE PROVISION FOR A TAX CREDIT OF 20% ON THE FIRST $2,000 OF EXPENDITURES FOR HOME INSULATION AND FOR HOME INSTALLATION OF OTHER ENERGY CONSERVATION DEVICES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-10-27TO TABLE THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 587) TO H.R. 5263. THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT DELAYS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 20% TAX CREDIT ON EXPENDITURES FOR HOME INSULATION UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1979.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT PROVIDES FOR A 20% REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT TO INTERCITY BUS COMPANIES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO THAT A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY COSTS MAY BE PROVIDED TO ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-09-09TO TABLE THE ROTH AMENDMENT TO S. CON. RES. 43. THE ROTH AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE REDUCED REVENUE LEVELS BY $175 MILLION IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE A $250 TAX CREDIT FOR FULL-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS.95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-09-09TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 43 BY REDUCING REVENUES BY $11.4 BILLION AND REDUCING OUTLAYS BY 2.5% IN ALL FUNCTIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR A 10% ACROSS-THE-BOARD INCOME TAX REDUCTION.95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-08-03THAT THE SENATE SUSTAIN A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT #715 TO S. 926, AN AMENDMENT INCREASING THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO FEDERAL CAMPAIGNS. THE CHARGE OF UNCONSTITUTIONALITY IS BASED HERE ON THE CLAIM THAT THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT INFRINGES ON THE SPECIAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-04-29TO PASS H.R. 3477.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-04-29TO AMEND H.R. 3477 BY EXTENDING FOR SIX QUARTERS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1978 THE ANTI-RECESSION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1977-04-29TO TABLE THE ALLEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3477. THE ALLEN AMENDMENT POSTPONES FOR ONE YEAR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE IRS RULING ON CERTAIN INVESTMENT ANNUITIES.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-04-29TO AMEND H.R. 3477 BY ARRANGING THAT THE DEDUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN INTANGIBLE OIL DRILLING EXPENSES OF INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS BE RETROACTIVE TO 1976, AS WELL AS TO 1977 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-04-29TO AMEND H.R. 3477 BY ALLOWING ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION FOR INVESTMENTS IN HIGH UNEMPLOYENT AREAS.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-04-28TO TABLE THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3477. THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE METHODS FOR INCLUDING CERTAIN INTANGIBLE DRILLING EXPENSES AS DEDUCTIONS IN THE MINIMUM TAX.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressNayCut taxes
1977-04-28TO AMEND H.R. 3477 BY NO LONGER CLASSIFYING FIRST-CLASS AIR TRAVEL AS A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS EXPENSE TAX DEDUCTION.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue

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