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John Melcher

John Melcher on Trade

DemocratMT

Trade123 votes · 61.3/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

244 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 123 of them counted toward the score above: 48 toward “Free trade” and 75 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 121 did not count: 119 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 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
1984-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 2336, A BILL PERMITTING PRICE DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO CREDIT CARD SALES TRANSACTIONS. THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT MAKES PERMANENT THE MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2336 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-02-28TO AMEND THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 2336 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. S. 979 AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT RESTRICTS FURTHER THE EXPORT OR RETRANSFER OF CERTAIN NUCLEAR COMPONENTS AND THE EXPORT OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY. THE MCCLURE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EMPHASIZES TWO PROVISIONS IN THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION ACT OF 1978 BY CALLING FOR THE PRESIDENT TO WORK TO EXTEND COVERAGE OF IAEA SAFEGUARDS TO ALL PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES IN NON-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STATES, AND TO WORK WITH OTHER SUPPLIERS TO ADOPT A COMMON POLICY OF COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS. THE SUBSTITUTE ALSO CALLS FOR A REPORT WITHIN 12 MONTHS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 979 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-11-18TO AGREE TO H.R. 3391, A BILL EXTENDING THE PROVISION ALLOWING PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS DURING APPEAL, AND EXTENDING SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO WORK DESPITE A SEVERE IMPAIRMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-09-23TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 869, A BILL AMENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT OF 1945. THE HELMS AMENDMENT RESTRICTS INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDING TO ANY COUNTRY (CONTINUED) WHICH PRACTICES COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP. (MOTION PASSED)S. 869 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-08TO PASS S. 695. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08(CONTINUED) TO AMEND S. 695 TO MAKE THE INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE FUND AND THE INCREASED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW EFFECTIVE ONLY THROUGH FISCAL 1984. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1983-06-08TO AMEND S. 695 TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION BY LAW BEFORE ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY REQUEST OR CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE IMF SHOULD REDUCE THE QUOTA INCREASE AND THE INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW OF ALL OTHER IMF MEMBERS BY 20 PERCENT, AND SHOULD SUBSTITUTE REVENUES FROM PARTIAL SALES OF ITS 103 MILLION OUNCES OF GOLD FOR THAT REDUCTION, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES', IN A MANNER NOT TO DISRUPT THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD MARKET. SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO S.695, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR DIFFICULTIES, FOR WHICH THE IMF AND ITS ECONOMIC POLICIES ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE; THAT, AS A FIRST STEP TOWARD THE RESTORATION OF A STABLE MONETARY SYSTEM, THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HOST AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE MONETARY SYSTEM AS SUGGESTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INVESTIGATE ITS SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS; THAT IN COPING WITH THE CURRENT FINANCIAL CRISIS AND PRIOR TO ANY QUOTA INCREASE, THE IMF SHOULD MAKE FULL USE OF ITS CURRENT ASSETS, INCLUDING ITS GOLD HOLDINGS; THAT THE IMF SHOULD REVISE THE CONDITIONS PLACED ON ITS LOANS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH; AND THAT ANY ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE DURING THE CURRENT CRISIS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, PREFERABLY THROUGH BILATERAL ARRANGEMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT DISCOURAGES U.S. SUPPORT FOR IMF LOANS TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES WHO FAIL TO HOLD INTERNATIONALLY SUPERVISED FREE ELECTIONS OR WHO RESTRICT FREE EMIGRATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-08TO AMEND THE HELMS MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO S. 695 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE HELMS MODIFIED AMENDMENT CONDITIONS THE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND ON THE ELIMINATION OF PREDATORY EXPORT SUBSIDY PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THE NEW HELMS (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT RETRACTS THE PROVISIONS TO SUSPEND UNITED STATES PARTICPATION IN THE FUND IF DESIRED POLICIES ARE NOT ADOPTED BY THE FUND PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1985. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE U.S. GOVERNOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND MAY NOT CONSENT TO THE INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE FUND AS LONG AS COMMUNIST NATIONS REMAIN MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-07TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT MAKES THE UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMF CONTINGENT ON LOWERING THE SALARIES OF IMF EMPLOYEES TO A SALARY SCALE AT LEVEL IV OF THE EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE, WHICH IS A LITTLE ABOVE THAT OF THE SENATE AND A LITTLE BELOW THAT OF THE HOUSE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-07TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 695. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-06-07TO AGREE TO S. RES. 146, A MEASURE WAIVING SECTION 402(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 695. S. 695 AMENDS THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR AN INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, AND TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR INCREASED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF'S GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW. (MOTION PASSED)S. 695 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-04-21TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S.144, PROVIDING FOR FURTHER RELIEF IN THE EVENT OF UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-04-21TO AGREE TO SEN. DOLE'S AMENDMENT (NO.1180) TO THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 144. THE DOLE AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE DOLE-KASTEN-STEVENS COMPROMISE, DELAYING UNTIL 1987 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WITHOLDING TAX WHILE ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE MEASURES ARE TESTED. IF COMPLIANCE WITH TAX-LAWS HAS INCREASED, THE WITHOLDING LAW WOULD NOT GO INTO EFFECT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-21TO TABLE THE LONG AMENDMENT NO.1193 TO KASTEN AMENDMENT NO. 1179 TO DOLE'S MOTION TO RECOMMIT S.144 WITH INSTRUCTIONS. THE LONG AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE NEW WITHOLDING LAW. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO WAIVE TITLES III AND IV OF THE BUDGET ACT AS THESE APPLY TO PENDING AMENDMENTS TO S.144. (SEE ALSO ROLL CALL 59). SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO TABLE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO BAKER MOTION TO WAIVE ANY PROVISIONS OF TITLES III AND IV OF PUBLIC LAW 93-344 (BUDGET ACT) WITH REGARD TO ALL PENDING MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO S.144. THE PENDING AMENDMENTS RELATE TO REPEAL OF WITHOLDING TAXES ON DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST, AND THE BUDGET ACT IS RELEVANT BECAUSE THESE TAXES ARE SEEN AS A WAY OF INCREASING REVENUES. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT MAKES THE WAIVER APPLICABLE TO "ANY OTHER BILL CONSIDERED BY THE SENATE IN THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS." SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO CLOSE DEBATE (INVOKE CLOTURE) ON THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO S.144, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACT. THE KASTEN AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE WITHOLDING FOF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-19TO CLOSE DEBATE (INVOKE CLOTURE) ON THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO S.144, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACT. THE KASTEN AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE WITHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-03-01TO AMEND THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO S. 47, A BILL IMPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL OCEAN COMMERCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATES. THE THURMOND AMENDMENT MAKES CHANGES IN TARIFF FILING AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 47 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-03-18TO ADOPT S. RES. 344, A MEASURE STATING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO PROHIBIT FUTURE IMPORTS OF OIL FROM LIBYA. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 344 · 97th CongressYeaProtectionist
1981-12-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.3567, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR 1982 AND 1983 TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 3567 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AMEND THE BYRD AMENDMENT AS AMENDED TO S. 1112 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE BYRD AMENDMENT AS AMENDED PROVIDES THAT A SUSPENSION OF OR RESTRICTION ON ALL EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS SHALL IMPOSED IF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS, OR ITS ALLIES, ENGAGES IN DIRECT MILITARY ACTION AGAINST POLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ARMED INVASION; AND THAT SUCH SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION OF ALL EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO THE SOVIET UNION SHALL BE IMPOSED UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DIRECT MILITARY INTERVENTION IN POLAND BY THE SOVIET UNION OR ITS ALLIES THAT THE SUSPENSION IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY OR FOREIGN POLICY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE BYRD SUBSTITUTE RETAINS THIS LANGUAGE BUT GIVES THE PRESIDENT 60 INSTEAD OF 30 DAYS TO CERTIFY TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE EMBARGO IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY OR FOREIGN POLICY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 16S. 1112 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1981-11-12TO AMEND THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO S. 1112. THE BYRD AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT, NOT WITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, A SUSPENSION OF OR RESTRICTION ON ALL EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS SHALL BE IMPOSED IF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS, OR ITS ALLIES, ENGAGE IN DIRECT MILITARY ACTION AGAINST POLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ARMED INVASION. SUCH SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION OF ALL EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO THE SOVIET UNION SHALL BE IMPOSED UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF DIRECT SOVIET MILITARY INTERVENTION IN POLAND THAT THE SUSPENSION IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE HEINZ AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THERE SHOULD BE A SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION ON ALL EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS, OR ITS ALLIES, ENGAGE IN DIRECT MILITARY ACTION AGAINST POLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ARMED INVASION AGAINST POLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARMED INVASION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 16S. 1112 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1981-11-12TO AMEND THE PERCY AMENDMENT TO S. 1112 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE ORIGINAL PERCY AMENDMENT REQUIRES AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS IN ANY FUTURE INSTANCE OF SELECTIVE EMBARGO OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, CLARIFYING NATIONAL SECURITY CONTROL TO EXCLUDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; AND IF THE PRESIDENT SELECTIVELY (CONTINUED) EMBARGOES AGRICULTURAL TRADE PRODUCTS, THE PRESIDENT WOULD NEED JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL AND CONGRESS WOULD HAVE SIXTY DAYS TO APPROVE. THE PERCY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT RETAINS THIS LANGUAGE, BUT REQUIRES THE EMBARGO PROVISION TO GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 1985 INSTEAD OF UPON THE ENACTMENT OF THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 16S. 1112 · 97th CongressYeaProtectionist
1981-11-10TO AMEND S.1112, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO BASIS RESTRAINT IN EXTENDING CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNPRODUCTIVE LARGE SCALE CORPORATE TAKE-OVERS; AND THAT SUCH ACTIONS SHALL INCLUDE CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 16S. 1112 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-11-10TO AMEND THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO S. 1112 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE HEINZ AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL EMPHASIZE AND CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF INTEREST RATES. THE CHILES AMENDMENT DIRECTS THAT, BY NOVEMBER 25 THE PRESIDENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM, SHALL EXERCISE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE FLOW OF CREDIT TO SMALL BORROWERS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 16S. 1112 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-11-10TO AMEND S.1112, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1982 AND 1983 TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT, BY DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, IN COOPERATION WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM, TO EXERCISE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE FLOW OF CREDIT TO SMALL BORROWERS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES BY NOVEMBER 25TH (AMENDED TO DECEMBER 1 IN AN EARLIER AMENDMENT). (MOTION FAILED).S. 1112 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-10-29TO AMEND S.1503 TO PROVIDE THAT AUTHORITY OF THE ACT SHALL NOT BE USED TO IMPOSE OR IMPLEMENT ANY TAX, TARIFF, OR USER FEE; THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY INVOKE A RATIONING PLAN FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL PROVIDED THAT THE BURDEN OF REDUCED SUPPLIES OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL BE SHARED IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER AND THAT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF SUCH A RATIONING PLAN BE MINIMIZED, AND THAT SUCH A PLAN SHOULD BE SUFFICIENTLY FLEXIBLE TO RESPOND TO CHANGED CONDITIONS AND SUFFICIENTLY SIMPLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 14S. 1503 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-17TO PASS S.1195, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT AND THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1195 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1981-04-29TO PASS S. 786, TO AUTHORIZE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, AND PROVIDE FOR U.S. MEMBERSHIP IN THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (MOTION PASSED)S. 786 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1981-04-29TO AMEND S.786, DEVELOPMENT BANK AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE FULL FUNDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 786 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1981-04-29TO TABLE PERCY AMENDMENT TO S.786, FISCAL 1981-1983 AUTHORIZATION FOR U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDING FOR U.S. MEMBERSHIP IN THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THAT PROVIDED THAT NO MORE THAN $540 MILLION SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN FISCAL 1981 AND NO MORE THAN $850 MILLION SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN FISCAL 1982. (MOTION FAILED)S. 786 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-25TO TABLE BAKER MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5829, PROVIDING FOR DUTY-FREE ENTRY OF SIX BRONZE BELLS FOR THE USE OF THE FOUNDRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WASHINGTON D.C., AND PROVIDING FOR A $39 BILLION TAX CUT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1981, AND A $18 BILLION TAX CUT FOR FISCAL (CONTINUED) 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5829 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-16TO PASS S. 2422, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1981-1983 IN U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, AND PROVIDES FOR U.S. MEMBERSHIP IN THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2422 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-06-16TO PASS S. 2271, AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN FUNDS IN THE U.S. QUOTA OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2271 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-07-23TO PASS H.R. 4537, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRADE AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED BY THE U.S. IN THE TOKYO MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4537 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-07-21TO PASS S. 737. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 737 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-21TO TABLE BELLMON AMENDMENT TO S. 737 THAT INSURED THAT THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION DOES NOT ACT AS A NATIONAL GRAIN MARKETING BOARD. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 737 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-07-21TO TABLE MCCLURE AMENDMENT TO S. 737 THAT PROVIDED FOR A LEGISLATIVE VETO. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 737 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-21TO TABLE EAGLETON AMENDMENT TO S. 737 THAT MODIFIED METHOD OF APPROVAL WITH REGARD TO CERTAIN CRUDE OIL EXPORTS. (CONTINUED) (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 737 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-21TO TABLE STEVENS AMENDMENT TO S. 737 THAT CLARIFIED PROVISIONS RESTRICTING EXPORT OF ALASKAN OIL.(MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 737 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-07-21TO AMEND S. 737, EXPORT CONTROL, BY LIMITING EXPORTS OF ANIMAL HIDES AND SKINS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT THERE ARE ADEQUATE DOMESTIC SUPPLIES. (MOTION FAILED)S. 737 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-03-28TO PASS H.R. 1147, A BILL TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO WAIVE THE IMPOSITION OF COUNTERVAILING DUTIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1147 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-10-14TO TABLE THE WEICKER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263 TO THE COMMITTEEE ON FINANCE.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-10-14TO TABLE THE ABOUREZK MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5263 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK AFTER HAVING DELETED SECTION 404, THE SECTION ON REREFINING LUBRICATING OIL.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO TABLE THE ABOUREZK MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE FOR THE SECTION ON RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CREDITS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263, THE BILL SUSPENDING THE DUTY ON CERTAIN BICYCLE PARTS AND PROVIDING A PACKAGE OF TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-10-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263, THE BILL SUSPENDING THE DUTY ON CERTAIN BICYCLE PARTS AND PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-10-12TO PASS H.R. 5285.H.R. 5285 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO AMEND H.R. 5285 BY ELIMINATING THE "PERCENTAGE ARRANGEMENT" SYSTEM THAT IS NOW USED WIDELY TO COMPENSATE THE INCOMES OF HOSPITAL-BASED ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, PATHOLOGISTS, AND RADIOLOGISTS.H.R. 5285 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO TABLE THE NELSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5285, AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL COST CONTAINMENT PROGRAM.H.R. 5285 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO TABLE A KENNEDY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 5285, THE MEDICARE-MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM ACT. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT BASICALLY EMBODIES THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL FOR A PROGRAM OF HOSPITAL COST CONTAINMENT.H.R. 5285 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5263, THE BILL SUSPENDING THE DUTY ON CERTAIN BICYCLE PARTS AND PROVIDING FOR A PACKAGE OF TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-09TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5037, THE BILL ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY.H.R. 5037 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-09TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4018, THE BILL SUSPENDING THE DUTY ON CERTAIN DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE ANTIBIOTICS AND ENCOURAGING ENERGY CONSERVATION IN UTILITY SYSTEMS.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-29TO TABLE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT #1967 TO S. 3077, THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978. AMENDMENT #1967 BARS THE REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF DUTIES ON CERTAIN IMPORTED TEXTILES AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS.S. 3077 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-09-29TO TABLE THE ABOUREZK AMENDMENT TO S. 3077, THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978. THE ABOUREZK AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE EXISTENCE OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS THROUGH JANUARY 2, 1981.S. 3077 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-07-31TO PASS H.R. 9214, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S. 2152.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-18TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5146, THE BILL ENCOURAGING INCREASED USE OF COAL AS FUEL FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITES AND MAJOR INSTALLATIONS.H.R. 5146 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-31TO PASS H.R. 5263.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-31TO TABLE DOLE AMENDMENT #1019 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 5263. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 8444, THE HOUSE-PASSED ENERGY TAX BILL.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-31TO TABLE BARTLETT AMENDMENT #1497 TO H.R. 5263. THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT EXEMPTS FROM PRICE CONTROLS THE CRUDE OIL PRODUCED FROM STRIPPER WELLS WITH AN AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF LESS THAN TEN BARRELS OF OIL PER WELL PER DAY.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-31TO AMEND THE EMERGENCY PETROLEUM ALLOCATION ACT OF 1973 WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFINITION OF A "STRIPPER WELL" AND APPLY THE NEW DEFINITION TO THE TAX AND PRICE CONTROL PROVISIONS OF H.R. 5263 AND OTHER LEGISLATION.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-31TO TABLE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1013 TO H.R. 5263. KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1013 DENIES THE TAX BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS ACT TO THOSE COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE MORE THAN 55 MILLION BARRELS OF OIL A YEAR AND THOSE COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE MORE THAN 300 BILLION CUBIC FEET OF NATURAL GAS A YEAR.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT #1010 TO H.R. 5263. AMENDMENT #1010 STRIKES THE PROPOSED 10% INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT INSTALL INSULATION.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE ROTH AMENDMENT #1534 TO H.R. 5263. AMENDMENT #1534 PROVIDES THAT ANY REVENUES FROM ENERGY TAXES THAT ARE NOT USED FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION OR PRODUCTION BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-29TO AMEND H.R. 5263 WITH A STATEMENT EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE CRUDE OIL EQUALIZATION TAX SHOULD NOT BE ADOPTED IN ANY FORM.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE PERCY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263, AN AMENDMENT THAT REPEALS THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL GASOLINE TAXES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-29TO TABLE THE MODIFIED DURKIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263. THE MODIFIED DURKIN AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 15% REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR HOME HEATING COSTS OF PRIVATE RESIDENCES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO AGREE TO AMENDMENT #1467, AS MODIFIED, TO H.R. 5263. THE MODIFEID KENNEDY AMENDMENT REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 15%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE ALLEN AMENDMENT TO THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT (SEE RC 594) TO H.R. 5263. THE ALLEN AMENDMENT REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 20%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1467 TO H.R. 5263. KENNEDY AMENDMENT #1467 REDUCES THE REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM 40% TO 10%.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO AS TO MAKE THE PROPOSED 40% TAX CREDIT FOR CONVERSION TO COAL NONREFUNDABLE TO CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE MAGNUSON AMENDMENT (SEE RC 593) TO H.R. 5263.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO TABLE THE DOLE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5263 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO AS TO DELETE A SUBSECTION OF THE BILL THAT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO IMPOSE OR ADJUST TARIFFS, FEES OR QUOTAS ON IMPORTS OF REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY DELETING THE PROPOSED TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OIL FROM SHALE ROCK.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-28TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO AS TO DELETE THE PROPOSED TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS FROM NONCONVENTIONAL SOURCES SUCH AS SHALE ROCK.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263, AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD STRIKE FROM THE BILL THE PROVISION FOR A TAX CREDIT OF 20% ON THE FIRST $2,000 OF EXPENDITURES FOR HOME INSULATION AND FOR HOME INSTALLATION OF OTHER ENERGY CONSERVATION DEVICES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO TABLE THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 587) TO H.R. 5263. THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT DELAYS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 20% TAX CREDIT ON EXPENDITURES FOR HOME INSULATION UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1979.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO TABLE THE HEINZ MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE HEINZ AMENDMENT (SEE RC 584) TO H.R. 5263.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT PROVIDES FOR A 20% REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT TO INTERCITY BUS COMPANIES.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY DELETING THE SECTION STATING THAT NO NEW ENERGY TAXES SHALL BE PUT INTO EFFECT UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A SERIES OF TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND FOR CONVERSION TO ALTERNATE FUELS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 SO THAT A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY COSTS MAY BE PROVIDED TO ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-27TO AMEND H.R. 5263 BY IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON INDUSTRIAL AND UTILITY USE OF NATURAL GAS AND OIL BY NEW MAJOR FUEL-BURNING INSTALLATIONS AND BY EXISTING FACILITIES THAT WERE DESIGNED TO BURN COAL.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-26TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5263, THE BILL TO SUSPEND THE DUTY ON CERTAIN BICYCLE PARTS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. HELMS AMENDMENT #1503 AMENDS THE EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1974 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BUSING OF CHILDREN FOR THE PURPOSES OF DESEGREGATION DURING A NATIONAL ENERGY CRISIS.H.R. 5263 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-17TO PASS H.R. 3387.H.R. 3387 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-17TO AMEND H.R. 3387 BY DELETING A SECTION OF THE BILL THAT AUTHORIZES THE STATE WELFARE DEPARTMENTS TO WRITE UNLIMITED "JOINT BENEFIT" CHECKS TO AFDC RECIPIENTS, LANDLORDS, OR UTILITY COMPANIES FOR UP TO 50% OF THE RECIPIENT'S TOTAL AFDC PAYMENT.H.R. 3387 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-17TO AMEND H.R. 3387, THE BILL EXTENDING UNTIL JANUARY 31, 1978 THE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE XX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. THE BELLMON AMENDMENT DELAYS THE DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COST-RELATED REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING HOMES AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES.H.R. 3387 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-06TO PASS H.R. 4018, A BILL SUSPENDING THE DUTY ON CERTAIN DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE ANTIBIOTICS, AFTER ADDING TO IT THE TEXT OF S. 2114 AND PART 5, TITLE I OF H.R. 8444, THE BILL ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAM.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-09-08TO PASS H.R. 5146, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE DUTY-FREE ENTRY OF BOBSLEDS, AFTER AMENDING IT BY INSERTING THE TEXT OF S. 977, AND THE SECTION OF H.R. 8444, PROPOSED ENERGY TAX ACT OF 1977, THAT DEALS WITH THE CONVERSION OF NATURAL GAS AND OIL TO COAL.H.R. 5146 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1977-06-14TO PASS H.R. 5262.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 5262 BY INSTRUCTING U.S. DELEGATES TO VOTE AGAINST INTERNATIONAL LOANS TO VIETNAM, LAOS, OR CAMBODIA.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-06-14TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 202) TO H.R. 5262.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-06-14TO AMEND THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5262 BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND TO $25 MILLION.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Protectionist / Free trade axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.