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Sander M. Levin

Sander M. Levin on Spending & Budget

DemocratMI

Spending & Budget2,079 votes · 69.8/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

5,561 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 2,079 of them counted toward the score above: 1,526 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 553 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 3,482 did not count: 3,473 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 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
1985-12-04AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3700 TO REDUCE THE 1987 APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS IN THE BILL (EXLUDING STUDENT AID) TO FISCAL 1985 LEVELS AND TO PERMIT INCREASES IN 1988-91 ONLY TO MAKE UP FOR INFLATION.H.R. 3700 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-12-04TO PASS H J RES 465, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CONTINUED SPENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1985 FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS HAD NOT YET BEEN APPROVED.H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-12-04MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE H J RES 465, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CONTINUED SPENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1986 FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS HAD NOT YET BEEN APPROVED. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 465 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-11-20MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H R 3244 TO INSIST THAT CONGRESS NOT REDUCE THE COAST GUARD'S BUDGET BY $225 MILLION (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-13TO APPROVE H R 3721 TEMPORARY PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, A BILL THAT INCREASE THE NATIONAL DEBT TO NO MORE THAN $1.904 TRILLION AND LOWERS IT BACK TO $1.824 TRILLION BY DECEMBER 13. THE BILL ALSO REINVESTS ALL SECURITIES THAT GOVERNMENT HAS DIVESTED SINCE SEPTEMBER 30. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3721 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-13TO APPROVE A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3038 HUD APPROPRIATIONS. THE BILL APPROPRIATES $57.29 BILLION IN 1986 TO HUD AND 17 AGENCIES.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-12TO APPROVE H J RES 441 FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. THE RESOLUTION CONTINUES UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 1985 APPROPRIATION FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT YET VOTED.H.J.Res. 441 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-07TO APPROVE H R 3036 TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION ACT, A BILL THAT APPROPRIATES $13.15 BILLION TO THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE POSTAL SERVICE AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-06MOTION FOR THE CONFEREES IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE CONCERNING H J RES 372 AGREE THAT THERE MUST BE A SCHEDULE TO BALANCE THE NATIONAL BUDGET BY 1991 AND THAT THE SCHEDULE MUST STIPULATE LIMITS FOR EACH YEAR THAT THE DEFICIT MAY NOT PASS. THE MOTION ALSO HAS THE CONFEREES DISAGREE TO A SECTION OF THE RESOLUTION THAT WOULD PREVENT THE GOVERNMENT FROM FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULE IF THE COURTS DEEMED ANY PART OF THE RESOLUTION UNCONSTITUTIONAL. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-11-06MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO OTHER AMENDMENTS TO H J RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. ALL THE AMENDMENTS HAVE SCHEDULES TO REDUCE THE NATIONAL DEFICIT BY STIPULATED AMOUNTS EACH YEAR UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED. UNDER EACH PLAN, THE PRESIDENT MUST CUT SPENDING FOR ALMOST ALL PROGRAMS EACH YEAR IF IT APPEARS THAT OVERALL SPENDING FOR THAT YEAR WILL PASS THE STIPULATED LIMIT. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-11-01TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEING WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT AND TO ADD A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE DEBT CEILING FOR 1986 AND REQUIRES A BALANCED BUDGET BY 1990.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-01MOTION TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEING WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO H J RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THIS ALLOWS THE HOUS TO VOTE ON A DEMOCRATIC ALTERNATIVE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-31TO APPROVE H R 3128 DEFICIT REDUCTION. THE BILL LOWERS EXPENDITURES AND INCREASES REVENUES IN A VARIETY OF AREAS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT BY $19.5 BILION BY 1988. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-31MOTION TO RECOMMIT H R 3128 DEFICIT REDUCTION AMENDMENT TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO ADD AN AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES ALL NEW SPENDING PROPOSALS IN THE BILL.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-31TO AGREE TO H RES 301, THE RULE THAT CONSIDERS H R 3128. THE BILL LOWERS EXPENDITURES AND INCREASES REVENUES IN A VARIETY OF AREAS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT BY $19.5 BILLION BY 1988.H.R. 3128 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-30AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3629 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS THAT REMOVES $1.746 BILLION THAT IS APPROPRIATED FOR 12 MX MISSLES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3629 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-29TO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 2942 THAT APPROPRIATES FUNDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IN 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-24TO APPROVE H R 3500 BUDGET RECONCILIATION WHICH REDUCES SPENDING BY $60.9 BILLION BETWEEN 1986 AND 1988, THE SAME AMOUNT CALLED FOR BY S CON RES 32.H.R. 3500 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-24TO AMEND H R 3500 BY ENSURING THAT HIGHWAY AND AIRPORT TRUST FUNDS ARE NOT REMOVED FROM THE BUDGET.H.R. 3500 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-24AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3500 BUDGET RECONCILIATION THAT ELIMINATES FUNDING FOR MOST HOUSING PROGRAMS, FOR THE OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AND FOR THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT. IT ALSO REMOVES THE HIGHWAY AND AIRPORT TRUST FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET IN 1989 AND REDUCES FEDERAL CIVILIAN PAY INCREASES IN 1987 AND 1988.H.R. 3500 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-23ADOPTION OF H RES 296 TO CONSIDER H R 3500 BUDGET RECONCILIATION, A BILL WHICH WOULD REDUCE SPENDING BY $60.9 BILLION BETWEEN 1986 AND 1988, THE SAME AMOUNT RECOMMENDEED BY S CON RES 32. THE BILL AND ITS AMENDMENTS SPECIFY THE PROGRAMS THAT WOULD BE ELIMINATED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3500 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-16TO APPROVE H R 3327 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO APPROPRIATE $8.37 BILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, THE BULK OF WHICH WILL BE APPROPRIATED TO THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND FAMILY HOUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-10-11MOTION TO REQUEST THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H J RES 372 TO REPORT PROMPTLY THE IMPLICATIONS OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT OF 1974.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-11MOTION TO DISAGREE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H J RES 372 PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTION IS TO REQUEST THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE MEET IN CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THE GRAMM-RUDMAN AMENDMENT AND OTHERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-02TO APPROVE H R 3424 WHICH APPROPRIATES $93.4 BILLION IN FISCAL 1986 AND $11.47 BILLION IN 1987 TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-02A MOTION FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO REPORT H R 3424 TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE BILL AND ITS AMENDMENTS BE PASSED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-02TO AMEND H R 3424 BY ALLOWING THE SURGEON GENERAL TO USE RESEARCH FUNDS TO CLOSE BATHHOUSES AND MASSAGE PARLORS THAT ARE SUSPECTED TO BE PLACES WHERE AIDS IS TRANSMITTED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-18TO APPROVE H J RES 388 WHICH CONTINUES FUNDING THROUGH NOVEMBER 14 OF PROGRAMS WHOSE FISCAL 1986 APPROPRIATIONS ARE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 388 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-09-12TO APPROVE H R 3244, A BILL APPROPRIATING $10.8 BILLION DOLLARS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-09-12TO AMEND H R 3244 BY REQUIRING THAT THE TOLL FOR PASSAGE ON THE VERRAZANO NARROWS BRIDGE BE COLLECTED ON THE STATEN ISLAND SIDE, WHEN DRIVERS ENTER STATEN ISLAND. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-12H RES 263 TO CONSIDER H R 2266, A BILL THAT AUTHORIZES APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMTRAK AND CREATES A COMMISSION TO STUDY AMTRAK'S FINANCES.H.R. 2266 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-11TO AMEND A PRIOR SUBSTITUTE TO A PRIOR AMENDMENT TO H R 3244 BY REQUIRING TOUGHER RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDS USED FOR THE LOS ANGELES SUBWAY PROJECT. THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CREATE AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE THAT WOULD ASSURE THAT THE SUBWAY TUNNELING WOULD AVOID DANGEROUS POCKETS OF METHANE GAS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-09-11TO AMEND H R 3244 BY REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMTRAK BY $22.1 MILLION, FROM $603.5 TO $581.4 MILLION (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-09-11TO AMEND H R 3244 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERSTATE SYSTEM HIGHWAY IN NEW YORK CITY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-08-01MOTION TO RECEDE FROM CURRENT AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRST CONCURRENT BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1986 AND ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT, SETTING NON-BINDING SPENDING AND TAXING LEVELS. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-31THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL ALLOCATING $8,238 MILLION FOR FISCAL 1986 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-31THE CONTE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL ELIMINATES $200 MILLION IN FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988 FROM THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY RESERVE. (MOTION FAILED)99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-31THE CONTE AMENDMENT TO HR 3011, AS AMENDED BY THE REGULA OHIO SUBSTITUTE TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY RESERVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: $100 MILLION IN FISCAL 1985-86 AND $200 MILLION IN 1987 AND 1988. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COST-SHARING PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3011 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-31THE CONTE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL RESCINDS ALL APPROPRIATIONS, EXCEPT $500 MILLION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, FOR THE U.S. SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-07-31AN AMENDMENT TO STOP FUNDING FOR THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BY A $91,000 CUT IN APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BUDGET. (MOTION FAILED)99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-31A MOTION REQUESTING THE HOUSE TO RECEDE FROM DISAPPROVAL OF HR 2577 APPROPRIATING $48.8 MILLION TO THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR 41 WATER PROJECTS WITH THE CONDITION THAT LOCAL COST-SHARING AGREEMENTS BE IN EFFECT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-07-30A MOTION TO PASS HR 3067, APPROPRIATING $532 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS AND $2.6 BILLION IN DISTRICT FUNDS TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-30A MOTION REQUIRING THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TO REPORT HR 3067, A FISCAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BACK TO THE HOUSE. THE MOTION WOULD PROHIBIT RECONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS LIMITING SPENDING ON THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-30TO PASS HR 3036, A BILL PROVIDING $13 BILLION TO THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AND OTHER EXECUTIVE AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-30A MOTION REQUIRING THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE TO REPORT HR 3036, A FISCAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, BACK TO THE HOUSE. THE MOTION WOULD PROHIBIT RECONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS LIMITING SPENDING ON THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-26THE JACOBS AMENDMENT AS AMENDED BY THE NELSON SUBSTITUTE REDUCING FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURES BY FORMER PRESIDENTS. THE AMENDMENT APPLIES TO HR 3036, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FUNDING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, POSTAL SERVICE, AND OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-07-26TO AMEND THE JACOBS AMENDMENT TO H R 3036, BY REDUCING LEVELS OF FUNDING FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, POSTAL SERVICE AND OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BY $219,400. THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR NON-PENSION EXPENDITURES FOR FORMER PRESIDENTS. (MOTION PASSED.)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-26TO AGREE TO WAIVE POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST HR 3036, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FUNDING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, POSTAL SERVICE AND OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-25TO PASS HR 3038, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE BILL PROVIDES OVER $56 BILLION IN FUNDING TO THESE AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-25TO AMEND HR 3038, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. IT WOULD CUT EXPENDITURES FOR THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION FROM $7.67 BILLION TO $7.51 BILLION AND FOR THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FROM $1.52 BILLION TO $1.5 BILLION. THE AMENDMENT WOULD KEEP FUNDING FOR THESE AGENCIES AT 1985 LEVELS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-25TO AMEND HR 3038, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. IT WOULD REDUCE FUNDING FOR ASSISTED HOUSING BY $231 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-25TO AMEND HR 3038, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER INDEPENEDENT AGENCIES. IT WOULD REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NEW UNITS IN PUBLIC HOUSING FROM 10,000 TO 5,000 BY APPROPRIATING $990 MILLION INSTEAD OF $1.98 BILLION FOR NEW HOUSING PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-25TO AMEND HR 3038, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. IT WOULD CUT THE $500 MILLION RESERVE FOR NEW HOUSING PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 233, A RULE WAIVING SPECIFIC POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST AN APPROPR AND PROVIDING HOUSE CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPROPRIATIONS BILL. ADOPTION WOULD AUTHORIZE $2 BILLION FOR FISCAL 1986-92 TO HIGHWAY PROGRAMS AND $723 MILLION FOR FISCAL 1986-90 TO NON-HIGHWAY PROGRAMS FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION. IN ADDITION THE BILL WOULD APPROPRIATE $530 MILLION ANNUALLY IN FISCAL 1986-88 FOR PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 233 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-24TO ADOPT HR 3037 APPROPRIATING $36 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 TO PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RELATED AGENCIES. THE BILL WOULD CUT $5 BILLION IN SPENDING FROM FISCAL 1985 LEVELS FOR FEDERAL FARM, FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3037 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 233, A RULE VAIVING SPECIFIC POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL PROVIDING $57 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES SPONSORED PROGRAMS. H R 3038 WOULD CUT $1 BILLION IN SPENDING FOR THESE AGENCIES FROM FISCAL 1985 LEVELS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 227, A RULE WAIVING SPECIFIC POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL PROVIDING $8,261,119,000 FOR DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SPONSORED PROGRAMS. H R 3011 WOULD REJECT $6 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION, ELIMINATING FUNDING FOR THE SFC. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3011 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-24TO ADOPT H RES 231, A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING HOUSE COMMITTEES TO CONFORM THEIR BILLS TO THE HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION THEREBY ELIMINATING THE NECESSITY OF SEPARATE FISCAL WAIVERS ON EACH BILL BROUGHT BEFORE THE HOUSE. THE RESOLUTION WOULD STAY IN EFFECT UNTIL CONGRESS ADOPTED A FIRST BUDGET RESOLUTION. IT WOULD ALSO REQUIRE COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE OF BUDGET TARGETS, ALLOWING BUDGET COMPARISONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 231 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-07-18TO PASS H R 2942. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-18TO AMEND H R 2942 TO REDUCE ALL APPROPRIATIONS BY 2.7 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-18TO AMEND H R 2942 TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED BY $103,000. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-18TO AMEND H R 2942 TO REDUCE THE HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING APPROPRIATION BY $107,000. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-18TO AMEND H R 2942, A BILL APPROPRIATING $1.29 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. THE SMITH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATION FOR OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS BY $10 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2942 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO PASS H R 2965. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO RISE AND REPORT H R 2965 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-17TO RISE AND REPORT THE H R 2965 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (MOTION FAILED) (SUBSEQUENTLY, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AGREED TO THE DEWINE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ABORTION.)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-17TO AMEND H R 2965 TO REDUCE EACH DISCRETIONARY FUNDING AMOUNT BY 4 PERCENT, EXCEPT FOR FUNDS FOR THE BUSINESS LOAN AND INVESTMENT FUND. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO AMEND H R 2965 TO STRIKE $95 MILLION FOR SMALL BUSINESS DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS FROM THE BUSINESS LOAN AND INVESTMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO AMEND H R 2965 TO STRIKE $20 MILLION FROM FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO AMEND H R 2965 TO STRIKE $500,000 FOR LEGAL FEES OF NON-INDIAN LITIGANTS IN CERTAIN NEW MEXICO WATER RIGHTS CASES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO AMEND H R 2965 TO STRIKE ALL FUNDS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-07-17TO AGREE TO H RES 225, THE RULE WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF H R 2965, A BILL APPROPRIATING $12.039 BILLION IN APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-16TO AMEND H R 2959, A BILL APPROPRIATING $15.27 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1986. THE WEAVER AMENDMENT STRIKES $4 MILLION PROVIDED FOR THE ELK CREEK LAKE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2959 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-07-16TO AGREE TO H RES 221, THE RULE WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST H R 2959. H R 2959 APPROPRIATES $15.27 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2959 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-16TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 221, THE RULE WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST H R 2959. H R 2959 APPROPRIATES $15.27 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2959 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-09TO AMEND H R 1555, A BILL AMENDING THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT, AND THE AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1954, AND AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986. THE FASCELL AMENDMENT FREEZES THE TOTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR EACH OF THE FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987 AT THE AGGREGATE FISCAL YEAR 1985 APPROPRIATIONS LEVEL AS PROVIDED IN THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-06-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 1532, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1532 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-06-18TO AMEND THE MAVROULES SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE DICKINSON AMENDMENT TO H R 1872. THE DICKINSON AMENDMENT HALTS PRODUCTION AND DEPLOYMENT OF MX MISSILES AT 50, AND MAKES FURTHER PRODUCTION AND DEPLOYMENT OF SUCH MISSILES CONTINGENT UPON THE WILLINGNESS OF THE SOVIET UNION TO NEGOTIATE ARMS REDUCTIONS IN GOOD FAITH, AS DETERMINED BY THE CONGRESS. THE MAVROULES SUBSTITUTE LIMITS MX MISSILE DEPLOYMENT TO 40 MISSILES AND REDUCES THE MX AUTHORIZATION TO $921 MILLION FOR BASING COSTS FOR THE 40 MISSILES. THE BENNETT AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE MX MISSILE PROGRAM BY ELIMINATING ALL 1986 PROCUREMENT FUNDING AND ALL UNOBLIGATED PRIOR-YEAR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM, AND REQUIRES THAT FUNDS SAVED BE USED FOR CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-18TO AMEND H R 1872, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR PROCUREMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS. THE ASPIN AMENDMENT REDUCES THE FISCAL YEAR 1986 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BY $10 BILLION TO THE LEVEL SET BY THE HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET RESOLUTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-06-13TO AMEND H R 1452, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1452 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-06-13TO AMEND H R 1452, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE. THE SENSENBRENN AMENDMENT STRIKES THE $50 MILLION AUTHORIZATION AND LANGUAGE FOR TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROJECT GRANTS FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1452 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-06-12TO PASS H R 2577. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-06-12TO AMEND H R 2577 TO: SET FORTH UNITED STATES POLICY OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO NICARAGUA; PROVIDE $14 MILLION FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO NICARAGUAN REFUGEES OUTSIDE OF NICARAGUA TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE RED CROSS OR THE U.N. HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES; AND PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTADORA PEACE PROCESS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-06-12TO AMEND H R 2577 TO PROVIDE $27 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID FOR NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTENCE TO BE ALLOCATED IN THREE EQUAL INSTALLMENTS BY A UNITED STATES AGENCY OTHER THAN THE C.I.A. OR THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE $2 MILLION TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTADORA AGREEMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-06-12TO AMEND THE MCDADE AMENDMENT TO H R 2577. THE MCDADE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $27 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID FOR NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTENCE TO BE ALLOCATED IN THREE EQUAL INSTALLMENTS BY A UNITED STATES AGENCY OTHER THAN THE C.I.A. OR THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZES $2 MILLION TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTADORA AGREEMENT. THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT DELAYS THE $27 MILLION FOR NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTENCE FOR SIX MONTHS TO ENCOURAGE CONTADORA PEACE NEGOTIATIONS, AND PROVIDES THAT AFTER THE SIX- MONTH PERIOD HAS EXPIRED, FUNDS WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE IF THE PRESIDENT SUBMITTED A REQUEST TO CONGRESS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WAS ENACTED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-06-12TO AMEND THE MCDADE AMENDMENT TO H R 2577. THE MCDADE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $27 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID FOR NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTENCE TO BE ALLOCATED IN THREE EQUAL INSTALLMENTS BY A UNITED STATES AGENCY OTHER THAN THE C.I.A. OR THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZES $2 MILLION TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTADORA AGREEMENT. THE BOLAND AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE PROHIBITION, UNTIL REPEALED BY JOINT RESOLUTION, OF ANY FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY OPERATIONS IN NICARAGUA BY ANY NATION, GROUP, ORGANIZATION, MOVEMENT, OR INDIVIDUAL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-06-11AN AMENDMENT TO HR 2577 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS THAT REDUCES APPROPRIATIONS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED BY LAW BY 5%.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-06-11SEVERAL AMENDMENTS TO HR 2577 SUPPLEMENTAL APPS. THAT CUT ALL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATURE AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-06-11AN AMENDMENT TO HR 2577 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS THAT CUTS $500 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO EGYPT.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-06-06TO AMEND H R 2577 WITH AN AMENDMENT AS AMENDED BY THE EDGAR AMENDMENT. THE WHITTEN AMENDMENT PROVIDES $148 MILLION FOR WATER PROJECTS AUTHORIZED BY THE BILL AND $1.5 MILLION FOR FLOOD CONTROL. THE EDGAR AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $148 MILLION TO $50 MILLION THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR WATER PROJECTS, ENOUGH TO FUND ONLY THE AUTHORIZED PROJECTS, AND REDUCES FROM $1.5 MILLION TO $1 MILLION THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR FLOOD CONTROL IN THE VERY NECESSARY AREAS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-06-06TO AMEND THE WHITTEN AMENDMENT TO H R 2577. THE WHITTEN AMENDMENT PROVIDES $148 MILLION FOR WATER PROJECTS AUTHORIZED BY THE BILL AND $1.5 MILLION FOR FLOOD CONTROL. THE EDGAR AMENDMENT REDUCES FROM $148 MILLION TO $50 MILLION THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR WATER PROJECTS, ENOUGH TO FUND ONLY THE AUTHORIZED PROJECTS, AND REDUCES FROM $1.5 MILLION TO $1 MILLION THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR FLOOD CONTROL . (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-06-06TO AGREE TO H RES 186, A RULE WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST H R 2577. H R 2577 MAKES $13.5 BILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-23TO AMEND H CON RES 152 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS SHOULD REPORT MINIMUM TAX LEGISLATION WITH THE REVENUES RAISED TO BE USED EITHER FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION OR FOR REDUCTION IN TAX RATES. (MOTION FAILED)99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-15TO AGREE TO H RES 169, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H R 1872. H R 1872 AUTHORIZES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR PROCUREMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS, AND FOR PRESCRIBING PERSONNEL STRENGTHS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-14TO PASS H R 1157, A BILL AUTHORIZING $416.9 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR CERTAIN MARITIME PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1157 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-05-14TO AMEND THE JONES SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR H R 1157 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. H R 1157 AUTHORIZES $416.9 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR CERTAIN MARITIME PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. THE JONES SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS CAN EXCEED THE 1985 AMOUNTS FOR PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS OF THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. THIS SUBSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDES THAT THIS PROVISION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INCREASE ANY OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS IN THE BILL. THE WALKER AMENDMENT REDUCES AUTHORIZED FUNDS BY TEN PERCENTUM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1157 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-05-14TO AMEND H R 1784, A BILL AUTHORIZING $436.78 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL. THE WALKER AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE FISCAL YEAR 1986 EXPENDITURES OF THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION BE FROZEN AT 1985 LEVELS AND THAT ALL POSSIBLE STEPS BE TAKEN TO ASSURE THAT ANY SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THIS ACTION ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE TREASURY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1784 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-04-25TO TABLE THE WALKER MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE THAT PASSED H RES 137. H RES 137 IS THE RULE TO CONSIDER H. R. 2068, A BILL THAT AUTHORIZES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987 FOR THE STATE DPARTMENT, THE UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY, AND THE BOARD OF INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-04-25TO AGREE TO H RES 137, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H R 2068 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H R 2068 AUTHORIZES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY, AND THE BOARD OF INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2068 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-04-22TO PASS H R 1617, A BILL AUTHORIZING $143.9 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR THE PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986 AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1617 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion

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