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Frank H. Murkowski

Frank H. Murkowski on Spending & Budget

RepublicanAK

Spending & Budget1,524 votes · 86.9/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,774 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,524 of them counted toward the score above: 888 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 636 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,250 did not count: 1,163 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 87 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
1987-07-31TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO VETO INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS IN AN OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD.100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT-LIMIT INCREASE, TO SET A DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL DEFICIT REDUCTION BY FISCAL YEAR 1992, WITH AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS IF DEFICITS EXCEED TARGETS BY $10 BILLION.100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-31TO AMEND THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, TO ESTABLISH A CEILING OF $140 BILLION FOR THE FEDERAL DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 AND A CEILING OF $120 BILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1989 WITH AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS IF THOSE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED BY $5 BILLION.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-31TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE TEMPORARY DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, TO INCREASE THE CEILING ON THE FEDERAL DEBT TO $2.8 TRILLION FROM $2.3 TRILLION, UNTIL MAY 1, 1989.100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-07-23TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE DOMENICI, NM-GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-23TO AMEND HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT, TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM FEDERAL DEFICIT ALLOWABLE, INSTITUTE AN AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE FOR SPENDING CUTS, AND ALTER OTHER BUDGET PROCEDURES.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-23TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-23TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM AMENDMENT TO THE CHILES, FL MOTION TO WAIVE THE PROHIBITION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT REQUIRING BUDGET LEGISLATION TO BE REPORTED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 324, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE WAIVED THAT PROHIBITION FOR THE DOMENICI-GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT AS WELL AS THE CHILES AMENDMENT.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO PASS HR 3, THE OMNIBUS TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1987, PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTING THE TEXT OF S 1420, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE TRADE BARRIERS, STRENGTHENING RETALIATORY MEASURES AGAINST UNFAIR TRADE, EASING EXPORT CONTROLS ON SOME TECHNOLOGY TO WESTERN NATIONS, AND IMPROVING READJUSTMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMS FOR U.S. WORKERS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE DASCHLE, SD AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXCLUDE NEWSPRINT FROM A TARIFF OF UP TO 1 PERCENT USED FOR THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR WORKERS UNEMPLOYED BECAUSE OF IMPORTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE SPECTER, PA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD STATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ENGAGE IN MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS TO STRENGTHEN RULES AGAINST UNFAIR TRADE, SUCH AS DUMPING, SUBSIDIES, AND CUSTOMS FRAUD, AND TO OFFER A PRIVATE MEANS OF COMPENSATING FOR SUCH PRACTICES.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REMOVE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT TO SUSPEND TARIFFS IF SUSPENSIONS WERE REQUESTED BY AN INDUSTRY AND UNOPPOSED.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-21TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS IN PROMOTING JAPAN'S PROSPECTIVE PURCHASE OF A U.S.-BUILT FIGHTER PLANE AND REPORT TO CONGRESS ON HIS PROGRESS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REMOVE LIMITS ON FLOOR DEBATE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF NEGOTIATED TRADE AGREEMENTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD GIVE SUGAR IMPORTERS REBATES ON TARIFFS PAID ON RAW SUGAR USED FOR EXPORTED PRODUCTS, RETROACTIVE TO 10 YEARS AGO.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-17TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF THE EXTENT OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN U.S. BUSINESSES.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REPEAL THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNATIONAL DEBT MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO PURCHASE AND SELL DEFAULTED LOANS AT DISCOUNTED RATES TO THIRD WORLD NATIONS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-15TO TABLE THE DANFORTH, MO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO OVERLOOK THE SUSPENSION OF ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS IF HE DETERMINES THAT SUSPENSION WOULD HARM EITHER HUMAN RIGHTS CONDITIONS OR EMIGRATION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO PROHIBIT TRADE WITH IRAN OR ANY NATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF THAT INTENTIONALLY ATTACKS U.S. SHIPS, FACILITIES, OR CITIZENS AND TO URGE AN INTERNATIONAL OFFENSIVE ARMS EMBARGO IN THE REGION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-15TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE BUMPERS, AR AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE AN 89 DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL TO "REFLAG" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS IN WHICH NO U.S. FUNDS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK. THE GRAMM MOTION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL. THE GRAMM MOTION WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE EXCISE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM 16 CENTS TO 32 CENTS PER PACK.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX MOTION TO RECOMMIT S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE SENATE WITH ALL AMENDMENTS AGREED TO AND AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON OIL. THE GRAMM MOTION WAS LATER WITHDRAWN.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS ACCEPTABLE FOR EXPORT TO CUBA.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-14TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, AND ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED CIVILIAN TECHNOLOGY AGENCY TO GIVE FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. PROTECTION OF "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS SHOULD BE POSTPONED WHILE DIPLOMATIC MEANS OF ENDING THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR ARE PURSUED. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-10TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE BYRD, WV-DOLE, KS AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THE IDENTIFICATION OF UNFAIR TRADE PATTERNS AND THEIR COST TO U.S. INDUSTRY, AND AUTHORIZE THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO NEGOTIATE THE REMOVAL OF THE TRADE BARRIERS OR SEEK COMPENSATION FOR THEM.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-10TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE TOBACCO IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXPORT PROGRAM IN WHICH GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMODITIES ARE GIVEN AWAY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE U.S. COMPETITION IN FOREIGN MARKETS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-09TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO LIMIT THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION TO $400 MILLION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-07-09TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE AN 89 DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL TO "REFLAG" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS WITH U.S. FLAGS IN WHICH NO FUNDS WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-07-09TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT TRADE WITH ANGOLA.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-09TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS TO DELAY THE PLAN TO ALLOW KUWAITI TANKERS IN THE PERSIAN GULF TO FLY THE U.S. FLAG. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-09TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES ALL FIRMS WITH 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO GIVE 60 DAYS ADVANCE NOTICE BEFORE PLANT CLOSINGS AND MASS LAYOFFS AFFECTING AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE WORKERS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-08TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES TO INCLUDE SUBSIDIES USED BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO CREATE SURPLUSES OF SOME NON-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND TO ALLOW PROTECTION OF AFFECTED U.S. INDUSTRIES THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND THE IMPOSITION OF SIMILAR TARIFFS OR QUOTAS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-07TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO PERMIT THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM IMPORTS TO A U.S. INDUSTRY WHEN SUCH RELIEF IS RECOMMENDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION AND IN NATIONAL ECONOMIC INTERESTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-07-07TO TABLE THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD OPPOSE THE ASSISTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE SURPLUS PRODUCTION OF COMMODITIES OR MINERALS COMPETING WITH U.S. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-07-01TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO ESTABLISH A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO GAUGE THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE ELDERLY.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-07-01TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT BROAD POWER TO LIMIT U.S. DEPENDENCY ON PETROLEUM IMPORTS, AND TO REQUIRE HIM TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO KEEP THOSE IMPORTS BELOW FIFTY PERCENT OF DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-07-01TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT JAPAN SHOULD REDUCE TARIFFS AND TRADE BARRIERS TO ALLOW COMPETITION FROM U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN TO REDUCE FOREIGN TARIFFS ON WHEAT GLUTEN, AND ACTIONS BE TAKEN AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION SHOULD SUCH NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT IMPORTS FROM OR U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE TOSHIBA CORP. OR KONGSBERG VAAPENFABRIK FOR AT LEAST TWO, BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO TABLE THE GARN, UT AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT IMPORTS FROM OR U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE TOSHIBA CORP. OR KONGSBERG VAAPENFABRIK FOR AT LEAST TWO, BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO ALLOCATE ANNUALLY A CURRENT, INDEFINITE APPROPRIATION TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION INSTEAD OF SPECIFIC APPROPRIATIONS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-06-30TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT FOOD LABELS SPECIFY THE COUNTRY ORIGIN OF ALL IMPORTED INGREDIENTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1987 AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A BALANCED BUDGET BY SEPTEMBER 15, 1987.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-06-27TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL CRITICAL MATERIALS COUNCIL TO REPORT ON NATIONAL NEED OF STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THEIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-26TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD SUSPEND ROMANIA'S MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS DUE TO ITS DENIAL OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO ADOPT HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE FUNDS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-06-02TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD SPECIFY THAT INCREASED FUNDING FOR DISASTERS AND THE HOMELESS WILL NOT INCREASE THE BUDGET DEFICIT FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-06-02TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DIRECT THE PRESIDENT TO ADD AIDS TO THE LIST OF DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES THAT WOULD PREVENT IMMIGRATION TO THIS COUNTRY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-02TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-06-02TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE NO. 137 BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE JOHNSTON, LA MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-29TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR THE FUNDING OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-29TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $5 MILLION FOR THE INSERTION OF MINUTEMAN III ICBMS INTO MINUTEMAN II ICBM SILOS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-28TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS THAT DO NOT APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS ACT WOULD PROVIDE SEVERANCE PAY FOR ANY EMPLOYEES OF THE WORLD BANK.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-05-28TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HOMELESS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-28TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN EMERGENCY PAYMENTS TO FEED GRAIN FARMERS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO STIPULATE THAT NO FUNDING SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PATENTS FOR OIL SHALE MINING CLAIMS PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 1988.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDING FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE BUDGET ACT IN ORDER TO SUPPLY FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-27TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO DEVELOP A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INDICATING THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION ON THE ELDERLY.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO POSTPONE THE START OF PENALTIES FOR FOUR MONTHS FOR EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW FUNDING TO SUPPLY THE DRUG AZT TO AIDS VICTIMS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD PREVENT ANY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FUNDS FROM BEING USED BY ANY STATE UNLESS THE STATE REQUIRES AIDS TESTING OF ALL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICANTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE POLITICAL SITUATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ANGOLA, AND TO ASK THAT THE ADMINISTRATION REVIEW ITS POLICIES WITH REGARDS TO ANGOLA.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT GIVE CONGRESS A REPORT CONCERNING U.S. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS TO PROTECT KUWAITI SHIPPING IN THE PERSIAN GULF BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SUCH ARRANGEMENTS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO AMEND HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-21TO TABLE THE PRESSLER, SD AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE DENIED TO COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT RENOUNCED "NECKLACING", A PRACTICE IN WHICH THOSE SUSPECTED OF HAVING GOVERNMENT TIES ARE KILLED BY PLACING ARTICLES AROUND THEIR NECKS AND IGNITING THEM.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-20TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANKS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1987-05-14TO ADOPT HR 2360, THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT EXTENSION, A BILL TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE LIMIT ON THE DEBT CEILING.H.R. 2360 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1987-05-07TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HR 1827, THE FISCAL 1987 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 1827 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO ADOPT HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, A RESOLUTION THAT PRESENTS THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988, 1989, 1990 AND 1991.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY, IA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE BOTH REVENUES AND DEFENSE SPENDING.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE BUDGETARY SAVINGS FROM WESTERN PUBLIC POWER PROGRAMS AND OFFSET THIS EXPENDITURE WITH PREPAYMENT OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK LOANS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM VETERANS BENEFITS TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PROGRAMS.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE ROTH, DE AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A BIENNIAL BUDGET PROCEDURE SHOULD BE VOTED INTO LAW THIS YEAR.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SUBSTITUTE NEW LANGUAGE.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE AMENDMENT NO 174 TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO INCORPORATE THE PRESIDENT'S SUBMITTED BUDGET AS RE-ESTIMATED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS GUIDELINES.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE CHILES AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RETAIN CURRENT FUNDING AND PROGRAM TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAMS.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-05-06TO TABLE THE DOLE, KS AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO THE CHILES D,FL AMENDMENT TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE CHANGES IN INCOME TAX RATES SHOULD BE INCREASED OR POSTPONED.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-06TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO SET NEW BUDGET TOTALS AND DIRECTIVES.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-04-29TO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE SC RES 48, THE CHILES, FL AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD D,WV MOTION TO RESUBMIT SC 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-04-28TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SC RES 48 WAS IN ORDER. SC RES 48, A CHILES, FL PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SC RES 49, THE FISCAL 1988 BUDGET RESOLUTION, STIPULATED THAT THE ECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SHOULD BE USED AS THE GUIDELINES IN JUDGING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS ANTI-DEFICIT LAW.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-04-22TO AMEND HR 1157, THE WHEAT ACREAGE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE, TO ALLOW APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO THE BILL TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED. PASSAGE WOULD PROHIBIT CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL IF IT WOULD CAUSE THE DEFICIT TO SURPASS THE LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985 GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS.H.R. 1157 · 100th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1987-03-18TO ADOPT SJ RES 81, A RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE THE PROVISION OF MORE ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS AS IT RELATES TO TITLE II OF THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1987.100th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1987-02-02TO ADOPT S RES 85, THE BUDGET ACT WAIVER, A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 RESTRICTING CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUDGET ITEMS BEFORE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET RESOLUTION, SO THAT S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, CAN BE CONSIDERED.S. 387 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO ADOPT HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM BY THE TRANSFER OF $50 MILLION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACT OUT PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR SOME CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL VETERANS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-01-29TO WAIVE THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. MOTION PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE VOTING AND PRESENT.100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay

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