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Edward M. Kennedy

Edward M. Kennedy on Climate & Energy

DemocratMA

Climate & Energy149 votes · 68.6/100 consistent
Climate actionFossil fuel priority

291 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Climate & Energy. 149 of them counted toward the score above: 112 toward “Climate action” and 37 toward “Fossil fuel priority”.

The other 142 did not count: 117 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 25 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
1990-04-03A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for attainment and maintenance of health protective national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaClimate action
1990-04-03To provide that nothing would prohibit States or localities from implementing more stringent standards for radio-nuclides. — TO TABLE THE SIMPSON (R, WY) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING WOULD PROHIBIT STATES OR LOCALITIES FROM IMPLEMENTING MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS FOR RADIO- NUCLIDES.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1990-04-03To establish operating permits to facilitate enforcement and to provide a process for implementing new control requirements. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ESTABLISH OPERATING PERMITS TO FACILITATE ENFORCEMENT AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
1990-04-03To allow communities to decide whether or not plants exceeding the emission limitations imposed by subsection 112 (f) of the Clean Air Act do, in fact, impose upon the community an "unacceptable" risk. — TO TABLE THE SYMMS (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE A COMMUNITY REFERENDUM BEFORE ANY PLANT COULD BE REQUIRED TO CLOSE BECAUSE OF PERMITS, FEES OR FINES IN CONNECTION WITH HEALTH-RISK STANDARDS FOR EMISSION FROM MAJOR SOURCES OF AIR TOXICS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaClimate action
1990-04-03To redefine the terms "repowering" and "qualifying phase I technology". — TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI (R, AK) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING PHASE 1 TECHNOLOGY", AND MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "REPOWERING".S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-04-03To restrict the importation of electricity generated from foreign fossil fuel utilities. — TO TABLE THE MCCLURE (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO RESTRICT THE IMPORTATION OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM FOREIGN FOSSIL FUEL UTILITIES.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1990-04-03Applicability of new source requirements to certain upgrades of existing facilities under titles I and IV. — TO TABLE THE MCCLURE (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO MAKE APPLICABLE NEW SOURCE REQUIREMENTS TO CERTAIN UPGRADES OF EXISTING FACILITIES UNDER TITLES I AND IV.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1990-03-29To provide for the use of oxygenated fuels and other benign additives to replace the toxic aromatics that are now used to boost octane in gasoline. — TO TABLE DASCHLE (D, SD) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF OXYGENATED FUELS AND OTHER BENIGN ADDITIVES TO REPLACE THE TOXIC AROMATICS THAT ARE NOW USED TO BOOST OCTANE IN GASOLINE. (MOTION FAILED.)S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1990-03-29To provide benefits for terminated coal mine workers. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR TERMINATED COAL MINE WORKERS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-03-28To provide solar and renewable energy regulatory incentives. — TO TABLE THE MCCAIN (R, AZ) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROMOTE INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1990-03-28To provide a tax credit for equipment necessary to meet acid rain reduction standards. — TO TABLE THE SPECTER (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES INSTALLING EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO MEET ACID RAIN REDUCTION STANDARDS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1990-03-27To insert a new title V and VI. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ESTABLISH OPERATING PERMITS TO FACILITATE ENFORCEMENT AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
1990-03-27To insert a new title V and VI. — TO TABLE THE NICKLES (R, OK) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ESTABLISH OPERATING PERMITS TO FACILITATE ENFORCEMENT AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1990-03-22To waive provisions of Title III requiring catalytic emission reductions if they cannot be attained through other means that do not increase the United States' dependence on the Republic of South Africa for strategic minerals. — TO TABLE THE SYMMS (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TAILPIPE STANDARDS IF PROJECTIONS SHOW THAT STANDARDS IN THE BILL WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN U.S. DEPENDENCE ON PLATINUM-GROUP METALS FROM SOUTH AFRICA BY MORE THAN 150 PERCENT AT 1990 LEVELS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaClimate action
1990-03-22To express the sense of the Senate regarding provisions that should be included in the bill by the House of Representatives concerning global environmental protection and enhanced competitiveness of domestic business. — TO TABLE THE GORTON (R, WA) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CALLING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF FEES ON IMPORTS MANUFACTURED FROM PROCESSES THAT DO NOT MEET POLLUTION STANDARDS OF THE ACT.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-03-21Urging the President to recognize and establish relations with the current democratic government of Lithuania. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO URGE THE PRESIDENT TO RECOGNIZE AND ESTABLISH RELATIONS WITH THE CURRENT DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF LITHUANIA.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-03-21Relating to visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH RELATING TO VISIBILITY IN NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDERNESS AREAS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-03-21To require the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a comprehensive Federal plan when a state has failed to submit an adequate state plan for attainment of an air quality standard by an area. — TO TABLE THE KERRY (D, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL PLAN WHEN A STATE HAS FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ADEQUATE STATE PLAN FOR ATTAINMENT OF AN AIR QUALITY STANDARD BY AN AREA.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1990-03-21To require States to adopt a small stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE STATES TO ADOPT A SMALL STATIONARY SOURCE TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-03-20To require an alternative-fuels program for the areas with the worst ozone non-attainment. — TO TABLE THE WIRTH (D, CO) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE AN ALTERNATIVE-FUELS PROGRAM FOR THE AREAS WITH THE WORST OZONE NON-ATTAINMENT.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1990-03-08To require the regulation of mobile sources of air toxics. — TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERG (D, NJ) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THE REGULATION OF MOBILE SOURCES OF AIR TOXICS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1990-03-08Concerning a reduction of ozone depleting chemicals. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO MODIFY FEDERAL PROCUREMENT PRACTICES TO ENSURE THAT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO HARM HUMAN HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT ARE NOT USED AS SUBSTITUTES FOR CHEMICALS THAT DESTROY THE OZONE LAYER.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-03-08To establish restrictions on the importation of products, goods, or commodities if the production, manufacture or transportation of such items results in emission of hazardous air pollutants. — TO TABLE THE SYMMS (R, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, GOODS OR COMMODITIES IF THE PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE OR TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH PRODUCTS , GOODS OR COMMODITIES RESULTS IN EMISSION OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1990-03-07To require the use of oxygenated fuels within carbon monoxide non-attainment areas. — TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERG (D, NJ) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THE USE OF OXYGENATED FUELS WITHIN CARBON MONOXIDE NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1990-03-07To delete certain provisions relating to NRC-Licensed Facilities. — TO TABLE THE GLENN (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1630, CLEAN AIR REAUTHORIZATION ACT, TO STRIKE SECTION 303, RELATING TO NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LICENSED FACILITIES.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1990-03-06Relating to the establishment of emmission standards for sources of ammonia. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR ACT REAUTHORIZATION, TO ESTABLISH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR SOURCES OF AMMONIA.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-01-31To amend title VII to control methyl chloroform pollution. — TO AMEND S 1630, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS, TO INCLUDE THE PHASING OUT OF METHYL CHLOROFORM PRODUCTION BY THE YEAR 2000.S. 1630 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1989-08-04A bill to consolidate and improve laws providing compensation and establishing liability for oil spills. — TO PASS S 168, OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT.S. 686 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaClimate action
1989-08-03To provide for total removal costs plus $75,000,000. — TO TABLE THE WILSON (R, CA) AMENDMENT TO S 686, OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT, TO REMOVE THE CAP ON CLEANUP COSTS FOR SPILLS OFF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.S. 686 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1989-08-03To establish a Wetlands Protection, Restoration, and Enhancement Fund to preserve, protect, enhance, restore, or create coastal wetlands. — TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON/BREAUX (D, LA) AMENDMENT TO S 686, OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT, TO PROTECT COASTAL WETLANDS.S. 686 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-08-03To provide for strict liability. — TO TABLE THE GORTON (R, WA) AMENDMENT TO S 686, OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT, TO GET RID OF ANY RESTRICTIONS ABOUT LIABILITY LIMITS AS THEY RELATE TO DAMAGES RELATING TO TO INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS.S. 686 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-08-03To require double hulls on new tankers operating in U.S. waters. — TO TABLE THE ADAMS (D, WA) AMENDMENT TO S 686, OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION ACT, TO MAKE IT NECESSARY FOR NEW TANKERS TO HAVE DOUBLE HULLS.S. 686 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
1988-08-09TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4800, FISCAL 1989 HUD-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR HUD, THE VA, THE EPA, NASA, THE NSF AND 12 OTHER AGENCIES.H.R. 4800 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-09TO PASS S 2030, OCEAN DUMPING REFORM ACT, A BILL TO AMEND THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT, TO BAN THE DUMPING OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND MEDICAL WASTE IN THE OCEAN.S. 2030 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1988-07-28TO PASS HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AUTHORIZATIONS, A BILL TO EXTEND FUNDING TO THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT FOR FIVE MORE YEARS.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-25TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 675, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AUTHORIZATIONS, A BILL TO FUND ENDANGERED SPECIES PRESERVATION PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEARS 1988 THROUGH 1992.S. 675 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-13TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DELETE A CLAUSE OF THE CURRENT LAW MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PURCHASE U.S. COAL FOR SHIPMENT TO U.S. BASES IN EUROPE.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1987-02-04TO ADOPT OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS, UPON RECONSIDERATION. TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATE, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, OVERRODE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1987-01-21TO ADOPT HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-21TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE TO $12 BILLION FEDERAL AID FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-10-16TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1128, THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $19.96 BILLION IN FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1994 TO CONTROL WATER POLLUTION AND AID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS.S. 1128 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1986-10-02TO ADOPT, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, HR 4868, THE ANTI-APARTHEID ACT, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT LOANS AND INVESTMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, BAN THE IMPORT OF SOUTH AFRICAN IRON, STEEL, URANIUM, COAL, TEXTILES, SUGAR, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND THE EXPORT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO THAT COUNTRY. (A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A VETO).H.R. 4868 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-15TO ADOPT S 2701, THE COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-APARTHEID ACT OF (CONTINUED) 1986, WHICH IS HR 4868. THE BILL WOULD PROHIBIT LOANS AND INVESTMENTS TO SOUTH AFRICA, AND THE IMPORTATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN COAL, URANIUM, STEEL, AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THE SANCTIONS WOULD CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL SOUTH AFRICA MET CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND GAVE AUTHORITY TO THE PRESIDENT TO IMPOSE NEW SANCTIONS AFTER A YEAR IF THE CONDITIONS WERE NOT MET.H.R. 4868 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-15TO ADOPT THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO S 2701, THE COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-APARTHEID ACT, WHICH WOULD SET FORTH A FRAMEWORK AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE SO AS TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL STABILITY IN SOUTH AFRICA, WOULD PROHIBIT THE IMPORTATION OF URANIUM, COAL, TEXTILES AND FLUORSPAR FROM SOUTH AFRICA, AND WOULD ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WEST-CENTRAL AFRICAN AFFAIRS AND THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOUTH AND EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS.S. 2701 · 99th CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1986-04-30TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERG, NJ) AMENDMENT TO S CON RES 120, BUDGET RESOLUTION. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD RAISE TOTAL 1987 BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $350 MILLION; LOWER OUTLAYS BY $70 MILLION; CUT THE 1987 DEFICIT BY $70 MILLION; REDUCE EXPENDITURES FOR URANIUM ENRICHMENT BY $108 MILLION; CUT (CONTINUED) BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS FOR INTEREST PAYMENTS ON THE FEDERAL DEBT BY $3 MILLION; AND ADD $353 MILLION TO BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS AND $41 MILLION TO OUTLAYS FOR THE PURPOSES OF REINSTATING FUNDING FOR THE SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS-WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM AT THE LEVEL SPECIFIED IN S 51, THE SENATE VERSION OF THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION, AND AUGMENTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.S. 51 · 99th CongressNayClimate action
1986-03-14TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA) AMENDMENT TO THE SIMPSON, WY)-DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO HR 3128 OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION. THE WILSON AMENDMENT WOULD CALL FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, IN DECIDING WHETHER TO OVERRULE A STATE'S OBJECTIONS TO OFFSHORE DRILLING LEASES, TO CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS EQUALLY.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-09-24TO AMEND S 51, TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE CATEGORY OF UNPROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. FERTILIZER, ANIMAL FEED, AND RELEVANT RAW MATERIALS WOULD BE INCLUDED AND EXEMPTED FROM THE SUPERFUND EXCISE TAX.S. 51 · 99th CongressNayClimate action
1985-09-24TO AMEND S 51 TO STRIKE THE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR VICTIM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.S. 51 · 99th CongressNayClimate action
1985-09-20TO AMEND S 51, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CLEANUP FOR FISCAL 1986-1990, TO REDUCE THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS TO $5.7 BILLION.S. 51 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-06-13TO PASS S. 1128, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987 FOR PROGRAMS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT.S. 1128 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-06-13(CONTINUED TO TABLE THE WALLOP, WY) AMENDMENT TO S 1128, A BILL REAUTHORIZE AND AMEND THE CLEAN WATER ACT , TO PROHIBIT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM PURSUING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE ACT WHEN A STATE AGENCY HAS ALREADY BEGUN ENFORCEMENT ACTION.S. 1128 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-07-25TO PASS H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT AND AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1985 THROUGH 1989. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-06-21TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5653. H.R. 5653 APPROPRIATES $15.37 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT INCREASES BY $5 MILLION THE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SOLAR-THERMAL RESEARCH IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5653 · 98th CongressNayClimate action
1983-09-20TO AMEND H.R. 3363, A BILL APPROPRIATING $8.04 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR'S COAL LEASING PROCEDURES AND POSTPONES NEW LEASING DURING THAT EVALUATION PERIOD. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3363 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1983-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 3069 TO DELAY FURTHER FEDERAL COAL LEASING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 7H.R. 3069 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1982-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 7356, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1983. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT DELETES $2.13 MILLION FROM THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT'S COAL LEASING PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7356 · 97th CongressYeaClimate action
1982-06-14TO CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 1210, AND TO ACCEPT THE GORTON AMENDMENT THERETO. S. 1210 AUTHORIZES FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS SET THE ANNUAL AUTHORIZATIONS AT $44,000 FOR FISCAL YEARS 1982 THROUGH 1984. THE GORTON AMENDMENT WITHDRAWS CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN THE MOUNT BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR MINING AND MINERAL LEASING. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1210 · 97th CongressYeaClimate action
1982-04-29TO PASS S. 1662. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-04-29TO TABLE THE COCHRAN AMENDMENT TO S. 1662, REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE GRANITE SITE AMONG THE FIRST THREE SITES FOR WASTE REPOSITORIES HE IDENTIFIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-04-29TO TABLE THE STENNIS AMENDMENT TO S. 1662. THE STENNIS AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO IDENTIFY AND RECOMMEND TO THE PRESIDENT, USING THE RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL SITE SURVEY, AT LEAST FOUR SITES DETERMINED TO BE SUITABLE FOR REPOSITORIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-04-29(CONTINUED) TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS VOTE BY WHICH THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO S. 1662 WAS TABLED. THE THURMOND AMENDMENT STRIKES SECTIONS WHICH AUTHORIZE A FEDERAL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFR, INTERIM STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL SPENT FUEL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-04-29TO TABLE THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO S. 1662 TO STRIKE SECTIONS WHICH AUTHORIZE A FEDERAL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AWAY-FROM-REACTOR (AFR), INTERIM STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL SPENT FUEL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-04-29TO TABLE THE CANNON AMENDMENT TO S. 1662 TO STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF AFFECTED STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES IN THE LOCATION OF STORAGE SITES FOR NUCLEAR WASTE WITHIN SUCH STATES OR INDIAN LANDS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-04-29TO TABLE THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT TO S. 1662, A BILL ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR THE INTERIM STORAGE AND (CONTINUED) PERMANENT DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE FROM CIVILIAN POWERPLANTS. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT PERMITS STATES TO BLOCK A WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29S. 1662 · 97th CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
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 CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-10-27TO AMEND H.R.4035 TO DELETE FUNDING FOR THE SOLVENT REFINED COAL SYNTHETIC FUELS PLANT IN NEWMAN, KENTUCKY. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressYeaClimate action
1981-07-29TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT RELATES TO THE TREATMENT OF COAL UTILIZATION PORPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF ACRS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1981-07-14TO PASS S. 1204, THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1982 FOR THE NOISE CONTROL ABATEMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1204 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-11-24TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 7020, HAZARDOUS WASTE, THAT PROVIDES $1.6 BILLION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS WASTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7020 · 96th CongressYeaClimate action
1980-11-20TO TABLE BYRD MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1480, FISCAL 1981-1986 FUNDING AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE AND ADEQUATE TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1480 · 96th CongressNayClimate action
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7631, HUD APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, PROHIBITING RETROACTIVE APPLICATIONS OF EPA REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7631 · 96th CongressNayClimate action
1980-07-30TO PASS S. 2189, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2189 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-07-30TO TABLE HART AMENDMENT TO S. 2189, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY, THAT ESTABLISHED A PROCEDURE FOR EXPEDITING THE LICENSING OF ADDITIONAL ON-SITE STORAGE POOLS WHILE THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERAL AFR STORAGE PROGRAM ONLY TO THOSE UTILITIES WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MUST SHIP THEIR SPEN FUEL TO THE AFR FACILITY AS A LAST RESORT TO AVOID SHUTTING DOWN A NUCLEAR POWERPLANT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2189 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-07-28TO AMEND S. 2189, PROVIDING FOR THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR WASTE, BY CONSIDERING THE ROLE THAT STATES AND LOCALITIES ARE TO HAVE IN FEDERAL NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2189 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO TABLE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT RESTORED FUNDS FOR PROJECT 76-2-B, TEN MEGAWATT CENTRAL RECEIVER SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT IN CALIFORNIA. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-25TO PASS S. 2725, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981-9182 FOR CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS OF THE ENVIRONEMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2725 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-24TO TABLE TSONGAS AMENDMENT TO S. 2470, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1980-1982 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONVERSION OF COAL USE BY ELECTRIC UTILITIES, BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CONDITIONS REGARDING LOANS AND GRANTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2470 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-05-01TO PASS S. 413, THE AVIATION SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)S. 413 · 96th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1979-05-01TO AMEND S. 413, THE AVIATION SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT ACT OF 1979, BY REQUIRING THAT NOISE REGULATIONS PROVIDE AUDIBLE RELIEF TO HUMAN BEINGS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 413 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-05-01TO AMEND S. 413, THE AVIATION SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT ACT OF 1979, BY STRIKING THE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN NOISE STANDARDS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 413 · 96th CongressYeaClimate action
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3084, THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.S. 3084 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-22TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 9, THE BILL ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.S. 9 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-21TO AMEND S. 3073, THE BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1980, BY AUTHORIZING $100 MILLION FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1979 AND 1980 FOR A PROGRAM TO REHABILITATE ROADS ON WHICH COAL IS BEING SHIPPED.S. 3073 · 95th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1978-08-07TO AMEND H.R. 12936 BY REDUCING THE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS WITHIN HUD, THE EPA, NASA AND NSF BY A TOTAL OF $810 MILLION.95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO PASS S. 3084.S. 3084 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO AMEND S. 3084 BY CLARIFYING THE MEANING OF THE PHRASE "EXPECTED TO RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY" AS CONTAINED IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974. THE GRIFFIN AMENDMENT INTERPRETS THIS PHRASE TO MEAN "THOSE PERSONS EXPECTED BY THE COMMUNITY TO RESIDE IN THAT COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPLICANT IS OR IS NOT AWARDED FUNDING UNDER THIS ACT."S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO AMEND S. 3084 BY PROVIDING FOR A ONE-HOUSE VETO OF ANY REGULATION PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO AMEND S. 3084 BY REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF HUD TO PUBLISH ANNUALLY IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER A TENTATIVE AGENDA OF EXPECTED DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS FOR THAT YEAR. THE CHILES AMENDMENT ALSO STATES THAT PRIOR TO PUBLISHING A PROPOSED REGULATION, THE SECRETARY OF HUD MUST ANALYZE ITS RELATIVE COSTS IN TERMS OF PAPERWORK, AND ITS RELATIVE BENEFITS.S. 3084 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE CHILES AMENDMENT (SEE RC 231) TO S. 3084. THE SCHMITT SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE HUD TO PUBLISH IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR EACH PROPOSED REGULATION.S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO TABLE THE TOWER MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH TOWER AMENDMENT #3248 TO S. 3084 (SEE RC 228) WAS AGREED TO.S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-20TO AMEND S. 3084 BY ALLOWING CITIES AND URBAN COUNTIES THAT CONTAIN AREAS OF SEVERE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL DISTRESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-19TO AMEND S. 3084 BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO THE LEVELS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND TARGETED IN THE FIRST BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.S. 3084 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-07-19TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO THE MODIFIED CHILES AMENDMENT (SEE RC 227) TO S. 3084, THE BILL AMENDING AND EXTENDING CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THE MODIFIED MORGAN AMENDMENT INCREASES SOME OF THE AUTHORIZATION LEVELS CALLED FOR IN THE CHILES AMENDMENT.S. 3084 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-19TO PASS S. 2899.S. 2899 · 95th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1978-07-19TO AMEND S. 2899 BY REQUIRING A MAJORITY VOTE OF FOUR INSTEAD OF FIVE OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION.S. 2899 · 95th CongressNayClimate action

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