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Edward M. Kennedy

Edward M. Kennedy on Spending & Budget

DemocratMA

Spending & Budget2,361 votes · 87.2/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

4,373 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 2,361 of them counted toward the score above: 1,747 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 614 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 2,012 did not count: 1,683 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 329 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
1981-11-18TO AMEND H.R.4169 TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM, THE JOB CORPS PROGRAM, THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-11-18TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R.4169 TO CHANGE THE DATE UNTIL WHICH FUNDS MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 TO DECEMBER 19, 1981. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-11-18TO AMEND H.R.4169 PROVIDING THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION SHALL BE USED BY THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION FOR THE OPERATION OF RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN WASHINGTON D.C. AND CHICAGO VIA CINCINNATI. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-11-18TO AMEND H.R.4169 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO CHANGE THE DATE UNTIL WHICH FUNDS MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1982, TO MARCH 30, 1982. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-11-18TO AMEND H.R.4169 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, TO CHANGE THE DATE UNTIL WHICH FUNDS MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1982. TO DECEMBER 18, 1981. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-11-18TO AMEND H.R.4169, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES. THE HELMS AMENDMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE LANGUAGE OF THE WEICKER AMENDMENT, PROVIDES THAT NOTHING SHALL BE INTERPRETED IN DEROGATION OF THE LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES. THE WEICKER UNPRINTED AMENDMENT NO.632, ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 17, PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE INTERPRETED AS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-11-17TO PASS S. 1802, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1802 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-11-17TO AMEND S. 1802, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS, BY PROVIDING THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO THE ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY COUNTRY IN WHICH ON NOVEMBER, 21, 1979, THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY AND OTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY WAS ATTACKED, AND IN WHICH ATTACKED AMERICAN CITIZENS DIED, AND WHICH HAS NOT PAID FULL COMPENSATION IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVENRMENT FOR ALL DAMAGE DONE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, FOR ALL DAMAGE DONE TO PROPERTY OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS, FOR ALL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY AS A RESULT (CONTINUED) OF THE ATTACK, AND FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE OF AMERICAN CITIZENS AND OF EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1802 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-11-17TO AMEND S. 1802, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE ACT MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1982, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING ASSISTANCE FOR ZIMBABWE WHILE ANY MILITARY ADVISER OR TECHNICIAN OR OTHER MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA IS IN ZIMBABWE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1802 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-11-17TO AMEND S. 1802, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS, BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING SHALL BE INTERPRETED IN DEROGATION OF THE LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1802 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-11-16TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 WAS TABLED. SEE RC 377. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-11-16TO TABLE THE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169. THE WEICKER AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER THE ACT MAY BE USED TO PREVENT IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS OF VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER AND MEDITATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-11-16TO TABLE THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169, WHICH WOULD STRIKE THE LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER THE ACT MAY BE USED TO PREVENT IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS OF VOLUNTARY PRAYER AND MEDITATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AMEND H.R. 4169 TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF $473,557,000 FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, OF WHICH NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR SUCH RESEARCH UNTIL EXPENDED, AND OF WHICH $36,821,000 SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-11-12TO AGREE TO THE SENATE JUDICIARY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 ON PAGE 32, AS AMENDED, RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR CERTAIN LEGAL SERVICE COOPERATION ACTIVITIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AGREE TO WHETHER THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 ON PAGE 32, LINE 23, THROUGH AND INCLUDING PAGE 36, LINE 10 IS GERMANE. (AMENDMENT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AMEND H.R. 4169 BY REDUCING THE FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FROM $241 MILLION TO $100 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-11-12TO AMEND H.R. 4169 BY STRIKING $241,000,000 FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-11-12TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 TO DELETE FROM THE BILL LANGUAGE WHICH PROHIBITS THE PROSECUTION OF ANY PERSON FOR FAILURE TO RETURN FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 1978 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE, OR THE PREPARATION OF SIMILAR FORMS FOR ANY FUTURE AGRICULTURAL CENSUS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AGREE TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 TO DELETE FROM THE BILL LANGUAGE WHICH PROHIBITS THE PROSECUTION OF ANY PERSON FOR FAILURE TO RETURN FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 1978 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE, OR THE PREPARATION OF SIMILAR FORMS FOR ANY FUTURE AGRICULTURAL CENSUS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AMEND THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4169 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE IT IS IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SEEK ACTIVELY AND VIGOROUSLY TO ENFORCE THE ANTITRUST LAWS, INCLUDING THOSE AGAINST MERGERS AND CONCENTRATION, UNTIL AND UNLESS CONGRESS DETERMINES OTHER WISE. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT ALSO STATES THAT MONIES APPROPRIATED UNDER THIS BILL SHALL BE EXPENDED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION. THE THURMOND SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MERELY RESTATES THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT, ADDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SHALL ENFORCE ANTITRUST LAWS AGAINST MERGERS WHICH MAY HAVE THE EFFECT OF SUBSTANTIALLY LESSENING COMPETITION OR WHICH TEND TO CREATE A MONOPOLY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 17H.R. 4169 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-03TO PASS H.R.4209, AS AMENDED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 4209 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-11-03TO AMEND H.R.4209, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO REDUCE BY 4.1 PERCENT THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENTS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. (MOTION FAILED).H.R. 4209 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-11-03TO AMEND H.R.4209, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STRIKE THE LANGUAGE WHICH STATES THAT THE CORPORATION (AMTRAK) SHALL PROVIDE RAIL SERVICE BETWEN WASHINGTON,D.C. AND CHICAGO VIA CINCINNATI. (MOTION FAILED).H.R. 4209 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-11-03TO AGREE TO REJECT A POINT OF ORDER ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R.4209, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THAT THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT DIRECTING AMTRAK TO PROVIDE RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND CHICAGO VIA CINCINNATI, WAS NOT GERMANE AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (POINT OF ORDER NOT SUSTAINED)H.R. 4209 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-10-27TO PASS H.R.4035 AS AMENDED TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES. SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-10-27TO AMEND H.R.4035 TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE ACT FOR PAYMENTS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW SHALL BE REDUCED BY 5 PERCENT; AND THAT THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ACT FOR EACH APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT, ACTIVITY AND PROJECT UNDER WHICH PAYMENTS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW ARE MADE MAY NOT BE REDUCED BY MORE THAN 9 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
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 CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-10-27TO AMEND H.R.4035 TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS, RESTORING $37.5 MILLION TO THE PROGRAM, A BUDGET CUT OF 22 PERCENT RATHER THAN ONE OF 42 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-10-27TO AMEND H.R.4035 TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, FOR USE TO PURSUE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS BY MAJOR REFINERS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY PETROLEUM ALLOCATION ACT OF 1973. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-10-26TO AMEND H.R.4035 TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION SERVICE AND TRANSFER $7 MILLION TO THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-10-26TO AMEND H.R.4035, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES, TO ADD $7 MILLION TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FUND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 13H.R. 4035 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-10-22TO RECONSIDER THE VOICE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO S. 1196. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDED THAT UP TO $75 MILLION OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND MONIES COULD BE USED BY THE PRESIDENT AS A CONTINGENCY FUND TO GIVE ECONOMIC AID TO NATIONS WITHOUT SPECIFIC CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL SO LONG AS THE HOUSE AND SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES WERE NOTIFIED 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 1196 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-09-30TO ACCEPT A TECHNICAL CHANGE IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 325. THE CHANGE WOULD REMOVE THE EXISTING $3,000 CAP ON BUSINESS-RELATED TAX DEDUCTIONS CLAIMED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE AWAY FROM HOME. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-30TO ACCEPT LANGUAGE PROPOSED BY HOUSE-SENATE CONFEREES ON H. J. RES. 325. THE LANGUAGE PROPOSES A PERMANENT APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CONGRESSIONAL PAY INCREASES, WHEN RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND UPHELD BY CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-30TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. J. RES. 325, THE PROVISIONS FOR MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR PROGRAMS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-29TO PASS H. J. RES. 265, TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE DEBT LIMIT ONLY THROUGH MARCH 31, 1982, RATHER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 1982, AS PROVIDED BY THE BILL, H. J. RES. 265. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE NUNN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT MAKES THE INDIVIDUAL TAX REDUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 WITH RESPECT TO TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING IN 1982, 1983, OR THEREAFTER, CONTINGENT ON THE AMOUNT OF BUDGET COSTS OR CUTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE PROXIMIRE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT TO $995 BILLION, RATHER THAN $1.0798 TRILLION AS PROVIDED BY THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A TRUST FUND TO BE FINANCED FROM REVENUES FROM THE REPEAL OF REDUCTIONS IN THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX CONTAINED IN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TAX ACT OF 1981 AND WHICH IS USED AS A RESERVE FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-29TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY AMOUNT OF BUDGET AUTHORITY OR ANY PART THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE RESCINDED OR THAT IS TO BE RESERVED AS SET FORTH IN SUCH SPECIAL MESSAGE SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR OBLIGATION IF, WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED 30-DAY PERIOD, THE CONGRESS ADOPTS A RESCISSION RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE RECISSION OR RESERVATION OF SUCH AMOUNT OR PART THEREOF. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-29TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES A. BOWSHER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES. (NOMINATION CONFIRMED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-28TO TABLE THE HART AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265. THE AMENDMENT REDUCES THE DEDUCTION FOR BUSINESS MEALS AND EARMARKS SAVINGS FROM SUCH REDUCTION FOR THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-09-28TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 265, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE PRESIDENT TO CONSULT WITH THE GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MONETARY POLICY SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN INTEREST RATES WITHIN THE NEXT 90 DAYS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.J.Res. 265 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-09-25TO PASS H. J. RES. 325, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR PROGRAMS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 325, BY LIMITING TO 8,037 THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME SENATE EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL ASSIGNED TO THE SENATE, AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE PLANNING OF ANY NEW SENATE OFFICE BUILDING. (CONTINUED) (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-09-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 325, BY STRIKING SECTION 130 OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION WHICH REMOVES THE CAP ON OUTSIDE EARNED INCOME OF ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RECEIVED FOR SUCH THINGS AS SPEECHES AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-24TO TABLE THE SASSER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 325. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT, NOT WITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 101(A)(1) ANY AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL (EXCEPT BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, THE SECRET SERVICE, THE CUSTOMS SERVICE, THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE) SHALL NOT, IN THE AGGREGATE, EXCEED 95 PERCENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1981 RATE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-09-24TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 325, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY IN CONNECTION WITH INTERSTATE OPERATION OF TRUST COMPANIES BY NATIONAL BANKS, WAS NOT IN ORDER, AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS MEASURE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 325, TO ADJUST PAY FOR CAREER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SO THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH GRADE LEVEL COMPENSATION IN THE EXECUTIVE PAY SCHEDULE IS DECREASED UP TO THAT OF THE MEMBER OF CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-09-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 325, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DOLLAR LIMITS ON TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LIVING EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE AWAY FROM HOME SHALL BE THE SAME AS SUCH LIMITS FOR BUSINESSMEN AND OTHER PRIVATE CITIZENS. (MOTION PASSSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-09-24TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT AN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 325, THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR PROGRAMS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WAS OUT OF ORDER BECAUSE IT CONSTITUTED LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (RULING OF THE CHAIR OVERTURNED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.J.Res. 325 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-08-01TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR IN RULNG THAT THE MOYNIHAN MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4331, AMENDING THE OMNIBUS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1981 TO RESTORE MINIMUM BENEFITS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, WAS NOT IN ORDER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4331 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-08-01TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3982, PROVIDING FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 301 OF THE FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3982 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-07-30TO PASS H.R. 4034, MAKING FISCAL 1982 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayFiscal restraint
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 CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-29TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY DISALLOWING THE DEDUCTION FOR ONE HALF THE EXPENSES OF BUSINESS MEALS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-29TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN DEPRECIATION ASSETS WHICH MAY BE EXPENSED TO $25,000. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-29TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL STATEMENT OF REQUESTS FOR NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY, ESTIMATES OF OUTLAYS AND REVENUES, AND ESTIMATES OF DEFICITS OR SURPLUS FOR THE FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING A CREDIT AGAINST TAX FOR CERTAIN HOME HEATING COSTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING THAT NO CREDIT SHALL BE ALLOWED UNDER THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES NECESSARY FOR FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WHERE BOTH SPOUSES HAVE EARNED INCOME AND THE TOTAL OF THEIR ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME IS IN EXCESS OF $30,000. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING THAT IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL THERE SHALL BE ALLOWED AS A CREDIT AGAINST THE TAX IMPOSED FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE NET INCREASE IN SAVINGS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING FOR MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN TRANSFERS BETWEEN RELATED PARTIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ADOPT POLICIES TO INSURE THE CONTINUED FINANCIAL HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE AND AVAILABILITY OF CREDIT TO SMALL BUSNINESSES, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, AND NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS, AND THAT THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM SHOULD EXERCISE ITS REGULATORY POWERS TO REQUIRE THAT LOANS BE MADE FOR PRODUCTIVE ECONOMIC PURPOSES, RATHER THAN TO ENABLE LARGE FIRMS TO ACQUIRE SMALLER FIRMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-28TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING THAT THE AT-RISK RULES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN ENERGY PROPERTY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-28TO TABLE STEVENS MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOICE VOTE BY WHICH THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 226 PROVIDING FOR CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES WAS AGREED TO. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-07-27TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING INVENTORY REFORM FOR SMALL BUSINESS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-07-27TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING A CREDIT AGAINST TAX FOR CERTAIN HOME HEATING COSTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-27TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY ACCELERATING THE DEDUCTION FOR TWO INCOME MARRIED COUPLES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE DEDUCTION ALLOWABLE TO A CORPORATION IN ANY TAXABLE YEAR FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-24TO AGREE TO SUBTITLE C OF TITLE III OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 DEALING WITH EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-24TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT A BILL TO THE SENATE AUTHORIZING INTERFUND BORROWING OR SUCH OTHER PROVISIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 15, 1981. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY LIMITING THE UNIFIED ESTATE AND GIFT CREDIT TO ESTATES AND DONORS WITH INTERESTS IN SMALL FARMS AND BUSINESSES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE SENATE SHALL LIMIT THE REVENUE LOSS FROM THE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981 TO $1,500,000,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982 TO $38,300,000,000, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983 TO $91,800,000,000, AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984 TO $150,000,000,000. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY EXTENDING AND REVISING THE TARGETED JOBS CREDIT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY REPLACING INDIVIDUAL RATE REDUCTIONS WITH INDEXING OF SUCH RATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TAX RELIEF TO OFFSET THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-23TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING TARGETED TAX RATE SCHEDULES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-22TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING A ONE-YEAR TARGETED RATE CUT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-22TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 RESPECTING TAX RATES ON NEWLY ACQUIRED OIL. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-21TO TABLE THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 TO EXEMPT INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS AND CERTAIN ROYALTY OWNERS FROM THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON THE FIRST 1,000 BARRELS OF DAILY PRODUCTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-21TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 TO INCREASE AMOUNTS ALLOWABLE AS CREDITS FOR INVESTMENT IN QUALIFIED INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-07-21TO TABLE THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 THAT WOULD RESTORE THE MINIMUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT FOR PERSONS ALREADY ON THE BENEFIT ROLES PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1981. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-07-20TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY REDUCING THE RATE OF COST RECOVERY ON 15 YEAR REAL PROPERTY OTHER THAN LOW INCOME RENTAL HOUSING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-20TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY ELIMINATING THE VOTING RIGHTS PASS THROUGH REQUIREMENT FOR CLOSELY HELD CORPORATIONS PARTICIPATING IN EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-20TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY ALLOWING A DEDUCTION FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BUT WHO DO NOT ITIMIZE THEIR DEDUCTIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1981-07-17TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266 BY PROVIDING A ONE-YEAR TARGETED RATE CUT WHICH DISTRIBUTES BENEFITS TO MIDDLE AND LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayFiscal expansion
1981-07-17TO TABLE THE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 266 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL ASSURE OUR ALLIES AT THE OTTAWA SUMMIT THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE, DIRECT AND AFFIRMATIVE STEPS TO LOWER SIGNIFICANTLY OUR DOMESTIC INTEREST RATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO AMEND H. J. RES. 266, BY LIMITING THE EXCLUSION ON THE SAVINGS CERTIFICATES TO CERTIFICATES, THE DEPOSITS ON WHICH ARE USED FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FINANCING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1981-07-16TO AMEND THE BENTSEN AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 266, TO LIMIT THE EXCLUSION ON SAVINGS CERTIFICATES TO CERTIFICATES, THE DEPOSITS ON WHICH ARE USED FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FINANCING, BY LOWERING THE REINVESTMENT PERCENAGE FROM 75 PERCENT TO 50 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 8H.J.Res. 266 · 97th CongressNayFiscal expansion

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