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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
1979-07-18TO AMEND H.R. 4388, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4388 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-17TO AMEND H.R. 4388, ENERGY-WATER APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING THE TELLICO DAM EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4388 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-17TO AMEND H.R. 4388, 1980 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, BY ELIMINATING FUNDS RELATING TO THE DICKEY-LINCOLN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4388 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 3875, OMNIBUS HOUSING LEGISLATION, BY STRIKING THE EXEMPTION FROM STATE USURY LAWS CONTAINED IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3875 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 3875, OMNIBUS HOUSING LEGISLATION, BY ADDING $10 MILLION TO THE PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCE FOR REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF (CONTINUED) MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3875 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 3875, OMNIBUS HOUSING LEGISLATION, BY REDUCING THE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM TO THE AMOUNT REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3875 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 3875, OMNIBUS HOUSING LEGISLATION, BY EXTENDING REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM CERTAIN LABOR STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3875 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-06-26TO PASS H.R. 4289, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-06-26TO AGREE WITH A POINT OF ORDER THAT THE STENNIS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4289 IS NOT GERMANE. THE STENNIS AMENDMENT REDUCES THE INTEREST RATE OF DISASTER LOANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 4289 (SEE RC 147). (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-26TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4289 (SEE RC 147). THE CHILES AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT IF NECESSARY THE DEPARTMENTS OF TREASURY AND HEW SHOULD BORROW FUNDS FOR 1980 APPROPRIATIONS TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-26TO TABLE THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4289 THAT WOULD FACILITATE COMPLIANCE BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE OF THE 1979 APPROPRIATIONS ACT RELATIVE TO REDUCING BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 4289 BY SETTING THE INCREASED SPENDING LIMITATIONS FOR THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM AT $800 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-06-25TO AMEND H.R. 4289 BY REDUCING FUNDS FOR THE FOOD STAMP (CONTINUED) PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-06-25TO TABLE THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4289 THAT WOULD HAVE CONVERTED THE FOURTH IRANIAN SPRUANCE-CLASS HULL TO AN AEGIS SHIP. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-06-25TO AMEND H.R. 4289 BY SHIFTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR OTHER UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID TO THE INDOCHINA "BOAT PEOPLE." (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-25TO AMEND H.R. 4289 BY REDUCING BY $13 MILLION THE LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS FOR NEW LOANS AND GUARANTEES UNDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPING REVOLVING FUND. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 10H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-06-25TO AMEND H.R. 4289, A FISCAL 1979 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BY ELIMINATING CERTAIN FUNDS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4289 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1979-05-16TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT TO S. 7, A BILL TO REVISE AND IMPROVE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION. THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT REQUIRES A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE BY MARCH 15 TO APPROVE MAJOR VA MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ON ACQUISITION PROJECTS BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE MADE THEREFORE. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT (SUBSEQUENTLY PASSED ON VOICE VOTE) DELETES THE REQUIREMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE'S RESOLUTIONS APPROVING MAJOR VA MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE MADE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 7 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-05-03TO AMEND S. 429 BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FISCAL 1979 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVY SHIP PROCUREMENT TO DELETE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TWO OF THE FOUR IRANIAN (CONTINUED) DESTROYERS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 429 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
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 CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-04-25TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. CON. RES. 22. THE ROTH AMENDMENT PROVIDES A $10 BILLION RESTRAINT IN FEDERAL SPENDING, PHASED-IN TAX REDUCTIONS, AND A BALANCED BUDGET IN 1981. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 596th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-04-24TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 22, AN ALTERNATIVE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE U.S. FOR FISCAL YEARS 1980-1982, BY PROVIDING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR FY 1980. (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-03-27TO PASS H.R. 2534. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-03-27TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR INDIVIDUAL TAX REDUCTIONS DURING THE YEARS 1981-1984, CONTINGENT UPON CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON FEDERAL SPENDING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-03-27TO TABLE THE MODIFIED MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534. THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT DURING CONSIDERATION OF BALANCING THE BUDGET, CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO THE IMPACT OF EQUAL PER CAPITA EXPENDITURE LEVELS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-03-27TO AMEND H.R. 2534 BY REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT BOTH A BALANCED AND ALTERNATE BUDGET. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1979-03-27TO AMEND H.R. 2534 BY PROVIDING THAT AFTER FY 1980 THE STATUTORY DEBT LIMIT CANNOT BE INCREASED ABOVE THE LEVEL IN EFFECT MAY 1, 1980, UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1979-03-27TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO END DEFICIT FINANCING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-03-27TO AMEND THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534 BY REQUIRING THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, IN ITS APRIL 1980 RESOLUTION, TO REPORT A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1981. (SEE RC 20) (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1979-03-26TO TABLE THE LONG SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534. THE LONG AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE BUDGET COMMITTEES TO SUBMIT BALANCED BUDGETS WITH A REPORT ON THE CONSEQUENCES. (SEE RC 20) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-03-26TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2534, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THE DOLE AMENDMENT, AS INTRODUCED, REQUIRED A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE TO APPROVE A BUDGET DEFICIT. THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS A DEBT LIMIT INCREASE WITHOUT A BALANCED OR SURPLUS BUDGET OR MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE AGREEING TO A RESOLUTION PROJECTING A DEFICIT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2534 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-03-14TO AMEND H.R. 2439, A BILL TO RESCIND CERTAIN BUDGET AUTHORITY, BY RESTORING THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PROPOSED RESCISSION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2439 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-03-14TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2439, A BILL TO RESCIND CERTAIN BUDGET AUTHORITY. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE JOHNSON AMENDMENT (SEE RC 19), RESTORES FUNDING FOR MEDICAL SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2439 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-10-14TO AMEND H. J. RES. 1139, THE RESOLUTION MAKING CONTINUOUS APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY REQUIRING A REDUCTION OF 68,000 PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS IN 1979 IN PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT.H.J.Res. 1139 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-13TO PASS H.R. 50.H.R. 50 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-10-13TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 50 WAS REJECTED. (SEE RC 493)H.R. 50 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-13TO AMEND H.R. 50 BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL GOAL OF 3% INFLATION TO BE ACHEIVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.H.R. 50 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1978-10-13TO AMEND H.R. 50 BY GIVING CONGRESS THE DISCRETION TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITIES PROVIDED IN SECTION 304 OF THE BILL, RATHER THAN MAKING THEIR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION MANDATORY. SECTION 304 AUTHORIZES CONGRESS TO SET NEW EMPLOYMENT GOALS AND DEADLINES IF THE PRESIDENT RECOMMENDS THAT THE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED UNEMPLOYMENT GOALS CAN NOT BE ACHEIVED.H.R. 50 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-13TO MODIFY PROXMIRE AMENDMENT #2102 TO H.R. 50, THE FULL EMPLOYMENT AND BALNCED GROWTH ACT OF 1979. THE MUSKIE MODIFYING AMENDMENT LIMITS FEDERAL SPENDING TO A PERCENTAGE OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT (GNP) THAT IS THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PERCENTAGE THAT IS STILL CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL NEEDS AND PRIORITIES. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT LIMITS FEDERAL SPENDING TO NO MORE THAN 21% OF THE GNP IN 1981 AND 20% OF THE GNP IN 1983.H.R. 50 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-10-13TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12931, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12931 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-10-12TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13635, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 13635 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-10-07TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12932, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12932 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-10-05TO PASS H.R. 13635, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 13635 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 13635, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY PROVIDING FOR A 1% ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION IN ALL APPROPRIATIONS EMBODIED IN THE BILL.H.R. 13635 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-10-04TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12930, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-09-30TO PASS H.R. 11686, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 11686 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-30TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12934, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE AND FOR THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12934 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-27TO PASS H.R. 12929.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM, OR IN CASES WHERE THE MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST AND THE CRIME HAS BEEN REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ITS OCCURENCE.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929 BY DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT BARS THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF BUSING PROGRAMS.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-27TO TABLE THE BARTLETT APPEAL FROM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1930 TO H.R. 12929 WAS OUT OF ORDER ON THE GROUNDS THAT IT WAS LEGISLATION IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1930 BARS THE USE OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS TO APPLY OSHA REGULATIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH EMPLOY TEN OR FEWER EMPLOYEES OR TO INDUSTRIAL GROUPS THAT HAVE AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY INCIDENCE RATE OF SEVEN OR LESS INJURIES PER ONE HUNDRED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-27TO TABLE THE BARTLETT QUESTION ON THE GERMANENESS OF BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1930 (SEE RC 414) TO H.R. 12929, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12928, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS FOR WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ENERGY RESEARCH IN FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY INCREASING THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION FOR IMPACT AID PROGRAMS TO $856.4 MILLION.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1978-09-26TO AMEND S. 3486, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY DELETING THE $209 MILLION FOR SHIPBUILDING CLAIMS.S. 3486 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-09-23THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 683, THE SECOND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE APPROVED HOUSE AMENDMENT SETS TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY AT $555.65 BILLION, TOTAL OUTLAYS AT $487.5 BILLION, TOTAL REVENUES AT $448.7 BILLION AND THE TOTAL DEFICIT AT $38.8 BILLION. THE ORIGINAL SENATE AMENDMENT SETS TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY AT $557.7 BILLION, TOTAL OUTLAYS AT $489.5 BILLION, TOTAL REVENUES AT $477.2 BILLION AND THE TOTAL DEFICIT AT $42.3 BILLION.H.Con.Res. 683 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-21TO AMEND H.R. 12931, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT BARS THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR A U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY.H.R. 12931 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-09-20TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 1088, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING LOAN GUARANTEE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK, AS AUTHORIZED BY H.R. 12426, THE NEW YORK CITY LOAN GUARANTEE ACT OF 1978.H.R. 12936 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-09-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12936, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.S. 2883 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-25TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13467, THE BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.R. 13467 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-08-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12927, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12927 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-17TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR. 13468, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 13468 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-10TO PASS H.R. 12928, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS FOR WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ENERGY RESEARCH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12928 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-09TO AMEND H.R. 13125, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $20 MILLION TO CARRY OUT ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH PROGRAMS.95th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1978-08-08TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE CANNON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12932, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE CANNON AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT, CONSTRUCTION MAY CONTINUE ON THE UPPER COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECTS, CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT AND THE SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER PROJECT IF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROJECTS.95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-07UPON RECONSIDERATION, TO AGREE TO THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12936 (SEE RC 292).H.R. 12936 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-08-07TO AMEND H.R. 12936 BY REDUCING BY 2% ALL APPROPRIATIONS CONTAINED IN THE BILL EXCEPT FOR THE FUNDING REQUIRED BY LAW.95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-08-07TO AMEND H.R. 12936 BY INCREASING FROM $7 MILLION TO $9.5 MILLION THE APPROPRIATION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT.H.R. 12936 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-07TO AMEND H.R. 12936, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE MORGAN AMENDMENT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT FROM $7 MILLION TO $17 MILLION.H.R. 12936 · 95th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1978-08-07TO PASS H.R. 12935, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12935 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-07TO PASS H.R. 13467.H.R. 13467 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-04TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12935, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1979 FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, BY PROVIDING FOR AN OVERALL 5% REDUCTION OF FUNDING IN THE BILL.H.R. 12935 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1978-08-04TO AMEND H.R. 13467 BY APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $54.8 MILLION FOR THE NEW SENATE OFFICE BUILDING AND IMPOSING A CEILING OF $135 MILLION ON EXPENDITURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING.H.R. 13467 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-04TO TABLE THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13467, AN AMENDMENT THAT APPROPRIATES $8.2 MILLION FOR AN INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAM.H.R. 13467 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-08-04TO TABLE THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13467, THE BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT RESCINDS $54 MILLION APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING.H.R. 13467 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-03TO PASS H.R. 12934.H.R. 12934 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-03TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12934, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1979 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE AND THE JUDICIARY. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT WOULD INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR POSITIONS IN THE CRIMINAL DIVISION OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT.95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-08-03TO PASS H.R. 12927, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-03TO AMEND H.R. 12927, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, BY REDUCING ALL APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN BY 2%.95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-08-02TO PASS H.R. 13385, THE BILL INCREASING THE TEMPORARY PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-08-01TO PASS S. 3243, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1978 AND 1979 TO COVER THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.S. 3243 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-07-26TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO S. 3075 THAT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE TO SOUTHERN AFRICA BY $40 MILLION.S. 3075 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-07-25TO MODIFY THE SPARKMAN AMENDMENT TO S. 3075, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE MODIFYING BYRD (WV AMENDMENT OUTLINES U.S. POLICIES TOWARDS CYPRUS, GREECE AND TURKEY IN THE EVENT OF LIFTING THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST TURKEY. THE SPARKMAN AMENDMENT REPEALS THE LIMITED EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO TURKEY.S. 3075 · 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 CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-07-11TO AMEND S. 2571, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY DELETING THE ENTIRE AUTHORIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF THE F-18 NAVY AIRCRAFT.S. 2571 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-06-28TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 3076, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY, AND THE BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING. THE HELMS AMENDMENT WOULD LIFT U.S. SANCTIONS AGANIST RHODESIA UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1979.S. 3076 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-27TO TABLE THE MCCLURE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12930. THE MCCLURE AMENDMENT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS TO THE HOUSE-PASSED FIGURE.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-06-27TO TABLE THE ABOUREZK AMENDMENT TO THE MCCLURE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 183) TO H.R. 12930. ABOUREZK AMENDMENT #1357 BARS PAYMENT OF A PENSION AND OF STAFF ALLOWANCES TO ANY FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES "WHO HAS RECEIVED A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR CRIMES COMMITTED."H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 12930 BY STRIKING A PROVISION THAT PUTS A 5.5% CEILING ON SALARY INCREASES FOR FEDERAL BLUE-COLLAR PERSONNEL DURING FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-06-27TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12930, AN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF THESE FUNDS TO ENFORCE ADDITIONAL OIL IMPORT FEES.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 12930, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE U.S. POSTAL OFFICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979. THE ROTH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 2% REDUCTION OF ALL APPROPRIATIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE APPROPRIATIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE II OF THE BILL.H.R. 12930 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-06-26TO AMEND S. 3074, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, BY PROVIDING FOR A 5% REDUCTION OF ALL OF THE AUTHORIZED APPROPRIATIONS.S. 3074 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-06-23TO PASS H.R. 12933, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979.H.R. 12933 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1978-06-23TO AMEND H.R. 12933, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR URBAN DISCRETIONARY GRANTS BY $170 MILLION.H.R. 12933 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-04-26TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 80.S.Con.Res. 80 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-04-26TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 80 BY REDUCING THE BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FROM $12.8 BILLION TO $12.05 BILLION.S.Con.Res. 80 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1978-04-26TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 80 BY INCREASING THE BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE BY $1.6 BILLION AND THE OUTLAYS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE BY $400 MILLION.S.Con.Res. 80 · 95th CongressNayFiscal restraint

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