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Howard Morton Metzenbaum

Howard Morton Metzenbaum on Spending & Budget

DemocratOH

Spending & Budget1,272 votes · 92.6/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,228 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,272 of them counted toward the score above: 825 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 447 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 956 did not count: 888 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 68 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
1977-06-20TO PASS H.R. 7552, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.R. 7552 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-06-17TO PASS H.R. 7636, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.R. 7636 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-06-16TO PASS H.R. 6179, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978 FOR THE U.S. ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY.H.R. 6179 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-06-15TO PASS H.R. 6884, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1978 FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S. 1160. (SEE RC 208)H.R. 6884 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-06-15TO PASS H.R. 6714, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1978 FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S. 1520.H.R. 6714 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 5262, THE BILL AUTHORIZING U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO SIX MAJOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BY INSERTING A CLAUSE THAT RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR U.S. COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THAT CLARIFIES THE FACT THAT U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS.H.R. 5262 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-06-13TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO S. 1340, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NONNUCLEAR PROGRAMS OF THE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE INCREASED THE APPROPRIATION FOR RESEARCH IN MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS TO $125 MILLION.S. 1340 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1977-06-06TO AMEND S. 1523, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1978 THROUGH 1980, BY REDUCING THE FUNDING FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO $1.16 BILLION.95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1977-05-13TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN A CONFERENCE AMENDMENT TO S. CON. RES. 19 THAT SETS 1978 BUDGET TARGETS OF REVENUES OF $396.3 BILLION, BUDGET AUTHORITY OF $503.45 BILLION, OUTLAYS $460.95 BILLION AND A DEFICIT OF 64.65 BILLION.S.Con.Res. 19 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-05-04TO PASS S. CON. RES. 19.S.Con.Res. 19 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-05-04TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 19 BY RESTORING THE TOTAL FIGURES IN THE BUDGET TO THE LEVELS FIRST APPROVED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.S.Con.Res. 19 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-05-04TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 19 BY REDUCING THE FUNDING FOR CETA PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS PROGRAMS BY $2 BILLION.S.Con.Res. 19 · 95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1977-05-02TO AMEND H.R. 4876, ECONOMIC STIMULUS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1977, BY REDUCING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS BY $3.9 BILLION.95th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1977-04-01TO PASS H.R. 4877.H.R. 4877 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1977-04-01TO AMEND H.R. 4877 BY STRIKING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT APPROPRIATES $241,000 TO THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY.H.R. 4877 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1977-04-01TO ASCERTAIN THE GERMANENESS OF THE CHAPTER 2 COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4877, A BILL MAKING THE FIRST REGULAR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977.95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-02-22TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 10, A BILL REVISING THE BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977.S.Con.Res. 10 · 95th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-12-19TO PASS H.J. RES. 1178, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1975 THROUGH FEB. 28, 1975.H.J.Res. 117 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-12-19TO AMEND H.J. RES. 1178 MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975 THROUGH FEB. 28, 1975, BY PROVIDING FOR REDUCTIONS IN OBLIGATIONS OF NOT LESS THAN $10.9 BILLION AND REDUCTIONS IN OUTLAY BY NOT LESS THEN $5.45 BILLION.H.J.Res. 117 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-12-16TO PASS H.R. 17468, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR FISCAL 1975.H.R. 17468 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-12-14TO AGREE TO THE SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SO-CALLED HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900. (SEE ROLL CALL 527.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-12-14TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SO-CALLED HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900. (SEE ROLL CALL 527.)H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-12-11TO AMEND THE HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEW TO MAKE A FINDING ON AN ORIGINAL COMPLAINT OF ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY POLICIES PRIOR TO CONDUCTING A SYSTEMWIDE INVESTIGATION INTO SUCH ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-12-11TO AMEND THE SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO HOLT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, SO AS TO REQUIRE A DETERMINATION BY A U.S. COURT THAT DISCRIMINATION EXISTS BEFORE HEW MAY ENFORCE THESE ACTS (REFERRED TO IN SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT; SEE ROLL CALL 528.)H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-12-11TO TABLE SCOTT (PA) MANSFIELD AMENDMENT TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, A BILL MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975. THE AMENDMENT IN QUESTION IS THE SO-CALLED HOLT AMENDMENT, WHICH, AT THIS POINT IN THE BILL'S HISTORY, NOW PROVIDES THAT NONE OF THESE FUNDS SHALL BE USED TO COMPEL ANY SCHOOL SYSTEM, AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING GRANTS TO CLASSIFY TEACHERS OR STUDENTS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN OR TO ASSIGN STUDENTS OR TEACHERS TO SCHOOLS OR CLASSES ON THIS BASIS. THE SCOTT-MANSFIELD AMENDMENT ADDS THE WORDS: EXCEPT AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ENFORCE THE NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION OF FEDERAL LAWS.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-12-09TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 16900, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-26TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15580, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL 1975.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-25TO PASS H.R. 16901H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-25TO AMEND H.R. 16901 BY STRIKING FROM THE BILL THE SECTION APPROPRIATING $85.7 MILLION FOR PAYMENTS TO SUGAR GROWERS.H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-11-25TO AMEND H.R. 16901 BY INCREASING FROM $5 MILLION TO $10 MILLION FUNDS FOR RURAL HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC FARM LABOR.H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-25TO AMEND H.R. 16901, BY BARRING AVAILABILITY OF FOOD STAMPS TO A HOUSEHOLD WHILE ITS PRINCIPAL WAGE EARNER IS ON STRIKE.H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-11-25TO AMEND H.R. 16901, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTUREENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1975, BY BARRING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS OF PRICE SUPPORT, EXPORT SUBSIDY OR SALES PROMOTION OF TOBACCO.H.R. 16901 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-11-20Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1975H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900 BY INCREASING BY $25 MILLION FUNDS FOR EDUCATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900 BY APPROPRIATING $20 MILLION FOR READING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900 BY CALLING FOR $5.7 MILLION FOR PURPOSE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900 BY CALLING FOR AN ADDITIONAL $25 MILLION FOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY AMERICANS.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900 BY INCREASING FROM $120 MILLION TO $246 MILLION THE FUNDING FOR SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES AUTHORIZED BY TITLE III OF THE ELEMENTARY SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-11-20TO AMEND H.R. 16900, BY APPROPRIATING $9 MILLION FOR EISENHOWER COLLEGE.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-11-19TO TABLE SEN. BEALL'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS THEREIN SHALL BE USED TO COMPEL ANY SCHOOL SYSTEM, AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING GRANTS, TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PILOT INVESTIGATION OF THE PROBLEMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-11-19TO TABLE SEN. HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS MAY BE USED TO COMPEL ANY SCHOOL SYSTEM, AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING GRANTS, TO CLASSIFY TEACHERS OR STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS FOR REASONS OF RACE OR SEX.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-11-18TO AMEND H.R. 16900, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975, BY INCREASING BY $5 MILLION FUNDING FOR RURAL HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC FARM LABOR.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-10-16TO PASS H.R. RES. 1163, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975.H.J.Res. 116 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-10-16TO AMEND H.J. RES. 1163, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO SUSPEND THE SECTION BARRING MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO TURKEY IF HE DETERMINES THAT SUCH SUSPENSION WILL FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS FOR APEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRUS CONFLICT.H.J.Res. 116 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-10-10TO TABLE SEN. HUMPHREY'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 16900, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES AN ADDITIONAL $500 MILLION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 16900 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-10-09TO AGREE TO A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 3 (THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT) TO H.J.RES. 1131, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. THE AMENDMENTS RELATE TO CUTTING OFF AID TO TURKEY.H.J.Res. 113 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-10-01TO AMEND H.J.RES. 1131 SO AS TO PROVIDE GRADUATED REDUCTIONS IN FOREIGN ASSISTANCE BEGINNING AFTER OCT. 31, 1974, AS LONG AS THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION IS IN EFFECT.H.J.Res. 113 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-09-30TO AMEND S.J. RES. 1131 SO AS TO REAFFIRM THE STATUATORY PENALTY APPLICABLE TO ANY NATION USING AMERICAN ARMS FOR OTHER THAN THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN GRANTED.H.J.Res. 11 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-09-30TO TABLE SEN. CHURCH'S AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES 11311 BARRING ASSISTANCE TO ANY OIL PRODUCING COUNTRY UNTIL SUCH COUNTRY MAKES A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO REDUCE OIL PRICES.H.J.Res. 11 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-09-30TO AMEND SEN. CHURCH'S AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 1131, SO AS TO EXCEPT FROM ITS PROVISIONS CASH SALES AND SALES MADE UNDER THE FOOD FOR PEACE AMENDMENT. (SEE RC 430)H.J.Res. 11 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-09-30TO TABLE SEN ABZOUREK'S AMENDMENT TO CHURCH AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 1131, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE ISRAEL AMONG THOSE COUNTRIES TO WHICH ASSISTANCE WOULD BE BARRED UNLESS AND UNTIL SUCH COUNTRY MAKES A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO REDUCE OIL PRICES.H.J.Res. 11 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-09-30TO TABLE SEN. CHURCH'S AMENDMENT TO H.J. RES. 1131, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1975. THE CHURCH AMENDMENT BARS ASSISTANCE TO ANY OIL PRODUCING COUNTRY UNLESS AND UNTIL SUCH COUNTRY MAKES A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO REDUCE OIL PRICES.H.J.Res. 11 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-18TO PASS H.R. 15580.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 15580 TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OR PROHIBITION IN THE ACT SHALL PROHIBIT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO ASSESS OR ENFORCE PENALTIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FIRST VIOLATION BY AN EMPLOYER UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACTH.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 15580. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AT THE LOWEST POSSSIBLE COST. 87H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY BARRING FUNDS TO PAY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO INSPECT FIRMS EMPLOYING FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY BARRING FUNDS TO PAY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO INSPECT FIRMS EMPLOYING TEN OR FEWER PERSONS TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15580 BARRING THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR OR ENCOURAGE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHEN NECESSARY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15580 WAS AGREED TO. SEE ROLL CALL 398.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY BARRING USE OF FUNDS TO TRANSPORT SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ORDER TO OVERCOME RACIAL IMBALANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY DELETING LANGUAGE BARRING ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT AS IT PERTAINS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AT WORK PLACES WITH 25 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1974-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 15580, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND HEW, BY INCREASING BY $2 MILLION FUNDS FOR THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (RELATING TO MEASLES IMMUNIZATION).H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-08-22TO PASS H.R. 15404, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE, AND THE JUDICIARY.H.R. 15404 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-21TO PASS H.R. 16243H.R. 16243 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-21TO AMEND H.R. 16243 BY REDUCING BY APPROXIMATELY $1 BILLION TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE BILL.H.R. 16243 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-08-21TO AMEND H.R. 16243 BY REDUCING FROM $700 MILLION TO $550 MILLION FUNDS FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR SOUTH VIETNAMESE FORCES.H.R. 16243 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-08-21TO AMEND H.R. 16243, FISCAL 1975 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT, BY ELIMINATING ALL APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR SOUTH VIETNAMESE FORCES.H.R. 16243 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-08-19TO PASS S.3919.S. 3919 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-08-19TO TABLE SEN. PROXMIRE'S AMENDMENT TO S.3919 REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT TO THE CONGRESS A PROPOSAL LIMITING EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL 1975 TO $295 BILLION, OR SUCH HIGHER AMOUNT THAT HE DEEMS FEASIBLE.S. 3919 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-19TO TABLE SEN. JAVITS' AMENDMENT TO S.3919 BY AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY TO STAY, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 60 DAYS, A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE WAGES AND PRICES DEEMED INFLATIONARY.S. 3919 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-08-19TO TABLE SEN STEVENSON'S AMENDMENT TO S.3919, TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT A COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY. THE STEVENSON AMENDMENT IS IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE BILL, AND GRANTS THE PRES. INCREASED AUTHORITY TO DEAL WITH INFLATION; PROVIDING FOR EXAMPLE, THAT HE MAY IMPOSE A 90 DAY FREEZE ON WAGE AND PRICE INCREASES.S. 3919 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-08-16TO PASS H.R. 15572, A BILL MAKING FISCAL 1975 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SPACE, SCIENCE AND VETERANS ACTIVITIES.H.R. 15572 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-07TO PASS H.R. 16027.H.R. 16027 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-07TO RECOMMIT H.R. 16027 WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT COMMITTEE REDUCE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BILL BY $170 MILLION.H.R. 16027 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-08-07TO AMEND H.R. 16027, FISCAL 1975 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BY BARRING THE USE OF FUNDS TO APPLY THE HERBICIDE 2, 4, 5-T TO ANY LANDS WITHIN THE U.S. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.H.R. 16027 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-08-05TO PASS H.R. 15572, FISCAL 1975 HUD APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 15572 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-05TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15572, FISCAL 1975 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY INSTRUCTING THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE OVERALL REDUCTION OF AT LEAST $300 MILLION.H.R. 15572 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-08-02TO PASS H.R. 15405, FISCAL 1975 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 15405 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-08-02TO AMEND H.R. 15405, FISCAL 1975 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING A 3-5 PER CENT REDUCTION IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY IN THE TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE BILL.H.R. 15405 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-08-01TO AMEND H.R. 15155, FISCAL 1975 PUBLIC WORKS-AEC APPROPRIATIONS BY REDUCING FUNDING FOR ALL MILITARY PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE AEC.H.R. 15155 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-07-31TO PASS H.R. 15544.H.R. 15544 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-07-31TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15544 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE EACH LINE ITEM TO AN AMOUNT 3.3 PER CENT LESS THAN THE BUDGET REQUEST.H.R. 15544 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-07-31TO AMEND H.R. 15544, FISCAL 1975 TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY BARRING THE USE OF ANY FUNDS IN THE BILL FROM BEING USED BY THE PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON PERSONNEL INTERCHANGE.H.R. 15544 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-07-30TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 15472, FISCAL 1975 APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROGRAMS.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-07-23TO PASS S.RES. 363, CALLING FOR A DOMESTIC SUMMIT MEETING TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED PLAN OF ACTION TO RESTORE STABILITY AND PROSPERITY TO THE AMERICAN ECONOMY.S.Res. 363 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-07-22TO PASS H.R. 15472.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-07-22TO RECOMMIT H.R. 15472 WITH INSTRUCTION TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH REDUCING THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF NEW OBLIGATIONAL AUTHORITY BY A FIGURE $500 MILLION BELOW THE AMOUNT REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-07-22TO TABLE NELSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15472, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $700 MILLION FOR FEDERAL SHARE OF COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 15472 SO AS TO BAR AVAILABILITY OF FOOD STAMPS TO A HOUSE-HOLD WHILE ITS PRINCIPAL WAGE-EARNER IS ON STRIKE.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal expansion
1974-07-22TO TABLE SEN. HUGHES AMENDMENT TO H.R. 15472, LIMITING TO 10 PER CENT THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE TO ANY ONE COUNTRY UNDER THE ENTIRE TITLE I PROGRAM OF PUBLIC LAW 480 INSTEAD OF ONLY TO NEWLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 15472, BY INCREASING FROM $4 MILLION TO $10 MILLION FUNDS FOR MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING UNDER THE FARMERS' HOME ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 15472, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTUREENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1975, BY PROVIDING THAT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION LINE-OF-BUSINESS REPORTS BE RESTRICTED TO INFORMATION ON SALES OR RECEIPTS.H.R. 15472 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-07-11TO PASS S.3355.S. 3355 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-07-11TO AMEND S.3355 BY BARRING U.S. AID TO ANY GOVERNMENT WHICH PERMITS THE PRODUCTION OF OPIUM AND DOES NOT PREVENT ITS DIVERSION TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.S. 3355 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1974-07-11TO AMEND SEN. MONDALE'S AMENDMENT TO S.3355. THE MONDALE AMENDMENT BARS U.S. ECONOMIC AND MILITARY AID TO ANY GOVERNMENT WHICH PERMITS THE PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES AND WHICH DOES NOT EFFECTIVELY PREVENT THE DIVERSION OF OPIUM AND ITS DERIVATIVES INTO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. THE TOWER AMENDMENT THERETO DELETES CONGRESSIONAL PEROGATIVES THEREIN AND ALLOWS THE PRES. TO WAIVE CERTAIN OF ITS PROVISIONS IF REQUIRED BY NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST.S. 3355 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-07-11TO AMEND S.3355, PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR OPERATION OF THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, BY REPEALING THE SO-CALLED NO-KNOCK STATUTE PASSED BY THE CONGRESS IN 1970.S. 3355 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-26TO PASS H.R. 14832 (WITHOUT AMENDMENT).H.R. 14832 · 93rd CongressNayFiscal restraint
1974-06-26TO RECOMMIT H.R. 14832 TO COMM. ON FINANCE & REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITHOUT AMENDMENT.H.R. 14832 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1974-06-26TO PASS H.J.RES. 1061, MAKING URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1974.H.J.Res. 10 · 93rd CongressYeaFiscal expansion

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