| 1989-07-19 | TO AMEND HR 1056, FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE ACT, TO STATE THAT THE WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WILL NOT APPLY TO CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS DEALING WITH VIOLATIONS OF A CORRECTIVE NATION.H.R. 1056 · 101st Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1989-07-19 | TO ADOPT H RES 202, THE RULE TO ALLOW HR 1056, FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE ACT, TO BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 1056 · 101st Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1989-06-22 | TO AMEND FURTHER HR 2655, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO EXEMPT FROM THE CASH ASSISTANCE PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS, COAL AND FERTILIZER.H.R. 2655 · 101st Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1988-10-06 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3515, MEDICAL WASTE TRACKING, TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO DIRECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE REGULATIONS ON INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3515 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1988-10-04 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4211, OCEAN POLLUTION PLANNING REAUTHORIZATION, TO EXTEND THE NATIONAL OCEAN POLLUTION PLANNING ACT OF 1978 FOR THE 1989 AND 1990 FISCAL YEARS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4211 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1988-10-04 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4210, MARINE PROGRAMS REAUTHORIZATION, TO EXTEND TITLE II OF THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 1972 FOR THE 1989 AND 1990 FISCAL YEARS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4210 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1988-10-04 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5430, OCEAN DUMPING FEES, TO AMEND THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 1972 TO CREATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO DISCOURAGE OCEAN DUMPING OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5430 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1988-09-22 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H J RES 648, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION TO PROTECT BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESIDENT TO PURSUE AN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON PROTECTION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD AND TO REPORT BACK TO CONGRESS IN ONE YEAR ON THE STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.J.Res. 648 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1987-12-17 | TO PASS HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973 DURING FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992.H.R. 1467 · 100th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1987-12-17 | TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO GIVE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR DISCRETION TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT ON HUMAN LIFE AND SAFETY WHEN EVALUATING FEDERAL PROJECTS.H.R. 1467 · 100th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1987-12-17 | TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO DELAY FOR TWO YEARS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE USE OF TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES BY SHRIMPERS ON OFFSHORE WATERS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO.H.R. 1467 · 100th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1987-12-17 | TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO REMOVE THE LEOPARD DARTER MINNOW FROM THE ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES LIST.H.R. 1467 · 100th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1987-12-11 | TO ADOPT THE RULE H RES 328 TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973 FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992.H.R. 1467 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1987-12-03 | TO AMEND H J RES 395, FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO POSTPONE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST AREAS THAT FAIL TO MEET CLEAN AIR ACT STANDARDS.H.J.Res. 395 · 100th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1987-10-13 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 940, PLASTIC POLLUTION CONTROL, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC AND OTHER MATERIALS AT SEA. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 940 · 100th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1987-06-04 | TO AMEND HR 2355, EPA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZED FOR ACID DEPOSITION RESEARCH BY $3 MILLION ANNUALLY.H.R. 2355 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1987-02-03 | TO PASS, OVER PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO, HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972. VETO OVERRIDDEN; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 1 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1987-01-08 | TO PASS H.R. 1, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972 TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S WATER.H.R. 1 · 100th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1987-01-08 | TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 27, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972.H.R. 1 · 100th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1986-10-15 | TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 117 TO H J RES 738, CONCERNING OFFSHORE DRILLING RIGS.H.J.Res. 738 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-10-15 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1128, A BILL TO AMEND THE CLEAN WATER ACT, CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.S. 1128 · 99th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1986-09-23 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5369, A BILL TO REQUIRE ASBESTOS MANUFACTURERS TO SUBMIT INFORMATION ON THEIR ASBESTOS PRODUCTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF BUILDINGS CONTAINING ASBESTOS TO INSPECT THE BUILDINGS AND TAKE SAMPLES OF ASBESTOS BEFORE COMMENCING CIVIL ACTIONS RELATING TO ASBESTOS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5369 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-19 | TO PASS HR 2482, A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT AND AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 2482 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-19 | TO AMEND HR 2482, TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDUES OF PESTICIDES ON FOOD PRODUCTS.H.R. 2482 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-19 | TO AMEND THE ROBERTS (R, KS) AMENDMENT TO HR 2482, TO GIVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO SET UNIFORM PESTICIDE RESIDUE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PESTICIDES, RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE EPA TO ISSUE SUCH STANDARDS.H.R. 2482 · 99th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1986-09-17 | TO ADOPT H RES 536, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 2482, A BILL TO AMEND FIFRA (FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT), WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 2482 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-12-10 | TO PASS H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-90, WHICH AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE "SUPERFUND" HAZARDOUS-WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 AT A COST OF $10 BILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1985-12-10 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 WHICH ORDERS THAT COMPANIES PROVIDE TO THE PUBLIC AN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL EMISSIONS THAT ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CAUSES OF CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-12-10 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 THAT ALLOWS PERSONS HARMED BY THE RELEASE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES TO BRING LAWSUITS AGAINST THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES IN FEDERAL COURT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-12-10 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-1990, WHICH ALTERS THAT BILL TO ELIMINATE PROVISION FOR THE VALUE- ADDED TAX AND TO INCREASES $10 BILLION OVER FIVE YEARS FOR THE HAZARDOUS- WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED TAXES ON CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS, OIL, AND HAZARDOUS WASTES AND INCREASED GENERAL REVENUES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-12-10 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-90, WHICH MODIFIES THAT BILL TO DISPENSE WITH THE VALUE-ADDED TAX; TO AUTHORIZE TAX INCREASES ON CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS, CRUDE OIL, HAZARDOUS WASTE, GASOLINE, AND CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES; AND TO CREATE A TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR IMPOSING AN ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE TAX ON CORPORATIONS AFTER A 3-YEAR PERIOD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-12-06 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION THAT ALLOWS EIGHT STATES TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THEIR OWN FUNDS THAT PAY FOR REMOVING OIL SLICKS.H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1985-12-05 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 THAT REQUIRES COMPANIES TO MAKE AVAILABLE A LIST OF THEIR EMISSIONS OF CHEMICALS THAT ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE OR SUSPECTED OF CAUSING BIRTH DEFECTS, HERITABLE GENETIC MUTATIONS, OR OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-12-05 | AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION THAT EXEMPTS PERSONS FROM LIABILITY FOR THE COSTS OF CLEANING UP AN AREA WITH HAZARDOUS WASTES IF THEY CAN PROVE THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LEAKAGE OF THE WASTES.H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Nay | Climate action |
| 1985-12-05 | TO APPROVE H RES 331 WHICH CONSIDERS H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION, A BIL THAT PROVIDES $10 BILLION TO FUND EFFORTS TO CLEAN THE NATION'S WORST ABANDONED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.H.R. 2817 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-10-22 | MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 463 NATIONAL TOPSOIL PRESERVATION ACT, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CREATE A CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR TOPSOIL THAT IS THREATENED WITH EROSION FROM MINING, RECLAMATION AND OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 463 · 99th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-07-31 | THE 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 Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-07-31 | THE 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 Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1985-07-23 | TO AGREE TO H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-23 | TO AMEND H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT, TO FREEZE 1986 FUNDING AT THE 1985 LEVEL OF $2.6 BILLION AND LIMIT INCREASES IN FUNDING TO INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL 1987-1990. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1985-07-23 | TO AMEND H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT, TO ALLOW UP TO 40 LOCALITIES TO DESIGN AND OPERATE THEIR OWN PROGRAMS FOR TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE, PROVIDED THAT THE LOCAL PROJECTS ARE AS EFFICIENT AS EPA PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8 · 99th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1984-08-10 | TO PASS H.R. 5640, A BILL ENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE CONABLE AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE TAX PROVISIONS ON SEPT. 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1984-08-10 | TO AMEND H.R. 5640, A BILL AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE CONABLE AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE TAX PROVISIONS ON SEPT. 30, 1986. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Nay | Climate action |
| 1984-08-10 | TO AMEND H.R. 5640, A BILL AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANISM TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE EXPOSURE AND IT SETS ASIDE 12 PERCENT OF THE SUPERFUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1984-08-09 | TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO LIMIT CERTAIN CITIZEN SUITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1984-08-09 | TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR CITIZEN SUITS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1984-08-09 | TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO STRIKE TITLE II LANGUAGE, FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1984-08-09 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 570, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5640 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 5640 AMENDS THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1984-06-26 | TO PASS H.R. 3282, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S WATERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3282 · 98th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1984-05-22 | TO AMEND H.R. 5653, A BILL APPROPRIATING $15.4 BILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1985. THE OTTINGER AMENDMENT REDUCES FUNDING FOR BREEDER REACTOR RESEARCH BY $43 MILLION AND ADDS $33 MILLION FOR SOLAR ENERGY AND NUCLEAR RESEARCH PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5653 · 98th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1984-05-01 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4595, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4585 · 98th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1984-02-09 | TO PASS H.R. 2899, A BILL AUTHORIZING $283.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $297.7 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2899 · 98th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1984-02-09 | TO AGREE TO H. RES. 429, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2899 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2899 AUTHORIZES $283.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $297.7 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2899 · 98th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1983-11-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 2867 TO PROVIDE A CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM FOR RULES ISSUED BY THE EPA GOVERNING SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS. THE AMENDMENT HAD BEEN AGREED TO BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (SEE VOTE 451). (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-11-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 2867 TO PROVIDE A CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM FOR RULES ISSUED BY THE EPA GOVERNING SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-11-03 | TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. H.R. 2867 AMENDS THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AT THE REQUEST OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND ON THE BASIS OF A SHOWING OF NEED, TO DEPUTIZE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE EPA AS SPECIAL DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHALS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CRIMINAL PROVISIONS IN THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1983-10-31 | TO AGREE TO A JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS EMPOWERING EPA TO LITIGATE CASES IF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO ACT WITHIN 150 DAYS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-09-27 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1010, A BILL AMENDING THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920 WITH RESPECT TO THE MOVEMENT OF COAL, INCLUDING THE MOVEMENT OF COAL OVER PUBLIC LANDS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1010 · 98th Congress | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 1983-09-27 | TO AMEND H.R. 1010, A BILL AMENDING THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920 WITH RESPECT TO THE MOVEMENT OF COAL, INCLUDING THE MOVEMENT OF COAL OVER PUBLIC LANDS. THE VENTO AMENDMENT CLARIFIES DOWNSTREAM STATES' WATER RIGHTS AND MANDATES CREATION OF A COMPACT AMONG AFFECTED STATES IN DETERMINING SALE OR DIVERSION OF WATER FOR COAL PIPELINES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1010 · 98th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-08-04 | TO AMEND THE SHELBY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE $484 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. THE SHELBY AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT THEIR WASTE IS HAZARDOUS IF THEY GENERATE LESS THAN 100-KILOGRAMS (OR 220 POUNDS) OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PER MONTH, AND IT EXTENDS THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FROM 24 TO 30 MONTHS FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENRERATORS, AND PROVIDES FOR A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION TO HELP SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO LEARN WHAT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE. THE HILER AMENDMENT PHASES IN THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. UNDER THIS AMENDMENT, THOSE GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE THAT EXCEED 250 KILOGRAMS BUT ARE LESS THAN 1,000 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 270 DAYS TO BEGIN COMPLIANCE. THOSE GENERATORS OF BETWEEN 100 TO 250 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 540 DAYS, AND THOSE GENERATORS OF GREATER THAN 25 KILOGRAMS AND LESS THAN 100 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 810 DAYS TO COMPLY WITH THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-08-04 | TO AMEND THE SHELBY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE $484 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. THE SHELBY AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT THEIR WASTE IS 2300 HAZARDOUS IF THEY GENERATE LESS THAN 100-KILOGRAMS (OR 220 POUNDS) OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PER MONTH, AND IT EXTENDS THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM 24 TO 30 MONTHS FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS, AND PROVIDES FOR A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION TO HELP SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO LEARN WHAT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE. THE FLORIO AMENDMENT REQUIRES SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION THAT THEIR WASTE IS HAZARDOUS AND WHERE THEY ARE DISPOSING IT.H.R. 2867 · 98th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-06-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 3133 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT WITH RESPECT TO ANY AREA FOR FAILURE TO ATTAIN ANY NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD DEADLINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3133 · 98th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1983-06-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 3133 TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EPA SALARIES, EXPENSES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ABATEMENT, CONTROL, AND COMPLIANCE FROM $1.08 BILLION TO $1.3 BILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3133 · 98th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-12-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY SUBSTITUTING A ONE-HOUSE RATIFICATION FOR THE BILL'S TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE PROVISION OF A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL OF THE FINAL REPOSITORY SITE SELECTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-12-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY REQUIRING THAT ANY MILITARY-ONLY REPOSITORY SITE CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THE CIVILIAN SITES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-12-02 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY INCREASING THE PAYMENT TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES FOR MONITORING THE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEST AND EVALUATION SITE FROM 75 PERCENT TO BOTH ENTITIES TO 90 PERCENT FOR THE STATES AND 100 PERCENT FOR INDIAN TRIBES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-12-02 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3809, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT.H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY TO SET POPULATION GUIDELINES THAT DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE SURFACE REPOSITORY SITES IN HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-30 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DOE REQUIREMENT FOR INTERIM STORAGE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 200 METRIC TONS OF SPENT FUEL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT SUBSTITUTES A ONE-HOUSE RATIFICATION FOR THE BILL'S TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE PROVISION OF A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL TO SITING OF INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO DISQUALIFY HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS OR AREAS CONTAINING 1,000 OR MORE PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE FROM CONSIDERATION AS POTENTIAL WASTE SITES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-29 | TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL TO SITING OF INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES BE SUSTAINED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ONE HOUSE OF CONGRESS BEFORE IT COULD BECOME EFFECTIVE INSTEAD OF THE BILL'S REQUIREMENT OF A TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-11-29 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3809, THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-09-30 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION H.R. 3809, THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1982-09-15 | TO AMEND H.R. 6956, FISCAL 1983 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY EPA TO IMPLEMENT A MANDATORY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6956 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-09-15 | TO AMEND H.R. 6956, FISCAL 1983 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY INCREASING THE FUNDING FOR EPA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY $25 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6956 · 97th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-09-08 | TO PASS H.R. 6307, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984.H.R. 6307 · 97th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1982-09-08 | TO AMEND THE FLORIO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6307, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984. THE FLORIO AMENDMENT MAKES SUNDRY TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES IN THE ORIGINAL BILL AND INCORPORATES THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. THE DANNEMEYER AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE PRESERVING THE RIGHTS OF LITIGANTS UNDER ANY STATUTE OF COMMON LAW. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6307 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-09-08 | TO AMEND THE FLORIO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6307, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984. THE FLORIO AMENDMENT MAKES SUNDRY TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES IN THE ORIGINAL BILL AND INCORPORATES THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. THE GRAMM AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS WHICH APPLY RCRA REGULATIONS TO SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS AND REQUIRES THE EPA TO STUDY AND REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE ADVISABILITY OF APPLYING REGULATIONS TO OPERATIONS GENERATING LESS THAN 1,000 KILOGRAMS PER MONTH. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6307 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-08-17 | TO PASS H.R. 6323, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6323 · 97th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-08-17 | TO AGREE TO THE CARNEY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. H.R. 6323 AS AMENDED BY THE FUQUA AMENDMENT. H.R. 6323 IS A BILL AUTHORIZING APPRORIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984. THE CARNEY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT REDUCES AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM $296.8 MILLION TO $225.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. THE FUQUA AMENDMENT REDUCES AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM $296.8 MILLION TO $277.9 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983, AND IT AUTHORIZES $291 MILLION FOR THE AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6323 · 97th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1982-08-17 | TO AMEND THE CARNEY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6323, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1983 AND 1984. THE CARNEY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT REDUCES AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM $296.8 MILLION TO $225.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. THE FUQUA AMENDMENT REDUCES AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM $296.8 MILLION TO $277.9 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983, AND IT AUTHORIZES $291 MILLION FOR THE AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6323 · 97th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1982-08-11 | TO PASS H.R. 5203, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5203 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1982-08-11 | TO AMEND H.R. 5203, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT. THE HARKIN AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE REGARDING A STATE'S AUTHORITY TO REQUEST HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA AND REGARDING THE TIME REQUIREMENTS TO REACH CERTAIN DECISIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5203 · 97th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1981-12-16 | TO AGREE TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R.5159, A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE TAX IMPOSED ON PRODUCERS OF COAL. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 5159 · 97th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1981-10-27 | TO PASS H.R. 4503, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4503 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1981-10-27 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4503, A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT BY AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4503 · 97th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1981-09-22 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1953, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY AND THE COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY DURING FISCAL YEARS 1982, 1983, AND 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1953 · 97th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1981-07-17 | TO AGREE TO AMENDMENTS EN BLOC TO H.R. 4034, FISCAL 1982 APPROPRIATIONS FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF EPA POLLUTION ABATEMENT AND COMPLIANCE FUNDS TO REQUIRE STATES TO ADOPT, IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE A VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1981-06-26 | TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3520, AMENDING THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE DATE EXTENSIONS FOR STEELMAKING FACILITIES ON A CASE-BY- CASE BASIS TO FACILITATE MODERNIZATION. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3520 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1981-05-28 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3520, A BILL TO GRANT THE STEEL INDUSTRY A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE 1982 DEADLINE FOR MEETING NATIONAL CLEAN AIR STANDARDS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3520 · 97th Congress | Yea | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1980-12-04 | TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7018, EXTENDING THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT UNTIL SEPT. 30, 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7018 · 96th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1980-12-03 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7020, HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINMENT. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7020 · 96th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1980-12-03 | TO AMEND H.R. 8378, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY, BY PERMITTING A STATE REVIEW BOARD TO DISAPPROVE THE LOCATION OF A WASTE REPOSITORY UNLESS BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS VOTED TO OVERRIDE THAT DISAPPOVAL WITHIN 90 DAYS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8378 · 96th Congress | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 1980-12-01 | TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7745, AMENDING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENTS UNDER SECTION 424 OF SUCH ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE CASE OF MINERS WHOSE LAST COAL MINE EMPLOYMENT OCCURRED BEFORE JULY 1, 1973. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7745 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-11-12 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 885, ASSISTING THE ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH USE OF THE FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE COST EFFECTIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION, TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOUCES, TO ESTABLISH A REPRESENTATIVE REGIONAL POWER PLANNING PROCESS AND TO ASSURE THE REGION OF AN EFFICIENT AND ADEQUATE POWER SUPPLY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 885 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 1980-09-23 | TO PASS H.R. 7020, AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT.(MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7020 · 96th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1980-09-19 | TO PASS H.R. 85, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR OIL SPILL DAMAGE AND REMOVAL COSTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 85 · 96th Congress | Yea | Climate action |
| 1980-09-19 | TO AMEND H.R. 85, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR OIL SPILL DAMAGE AND REMOVAL COSTS, BY MAKING THE U.S. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE CAMPECHE BAY, MEXICO, OIL SPILL ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION BY THE OIL SPILL TRUST FUND. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 85 · 96th Congress | Nay | Fossil fuel priority |
| 1980-09-19 | TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 85, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR OIL SPILL DAMAGE AND REMOVAL COSTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 85 · 96th Congress | Yea | Direction not readable |