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Don Nickles

Don Nickles on Taxes

RepublicanOK

Taxes323 votes · 86.5/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

542 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 323 of them counted toward the score above: 93 toward “Raise revenue” and 230 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 219 did not count: 217 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
1989-06-23To replace the tax credit for health insurance premiums with an increase in the dependent care tax credit. — TO TABLE THE HEINZ (R, PA) AMENDMENT TO S 5, ACT FOR BETTER CHILD CARE, TO SUPERSEDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX CREDITS WITH INCREASES IN THE DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT.S. 5 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-06-23To replace the tax credit for health insurance premiums with an increase in the earned income tax credit. — TO AMEND S 5, ACT FOR BETTER CHILD CARE, TO SUPERSEDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX CREDITS WITH INCREASES IN THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.S. 5 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO WAIVE TITLES THREE AND FOUR OF THE TAX CODE. (MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-06Relating to section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND THE KASTEN (R, WI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RULES RELATING TO SECTION 89 OF THE TAX CODE.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaCut taxes
1989-06-06To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO TABLE THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO RECALL SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaRaise revenue
1989-06-01To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on cigarettes, distilled spirits, wines, and beer, and to appropriate the resulting revenues to fund the Omnibus Anti-Substance Abuse Act of 1988. — TO TABLE THE BIDEN (D, DE) MOTION TO HR 2072, DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE THE TAXES ON LIQUOR AND CIGARETTES.H.R. 2072 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaCut taxes
1989-04-12To delay for 1 year the effective date for section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO DELAY SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the MotionYeaCut taxes
1989-04-12Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding repeal of section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code. — TO AMEND S 4, MINIMUM WAGE RESTORATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN REGARDS TO SECTION 89 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.S. 4 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-11TO PASS HR 4333, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1988, A BILL TO CORRECT TECHNICAL ERRORS IN THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986 AND CERTAIN OTHER LAWS.H.R. 4333 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-11TO AMEND THE MELCHER, MT AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ALLOW FARMERS WHO RECEIVED AID UNDER THE 1988 DROUGHT RELIEF BILL TO POSTPONE FOR ONE YEAR THEIR TAX PAYMENTS ON THAT MONEY.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaCut taxes
1988-10-11TO AMEND S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO IMPOSE U.S. SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ FOR ITS VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN ITS USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AGAINST ITS OWN KURDISH PEOPLE.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-11TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO START A TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT THE IMPENDING DRUG BILL AND TO FUND THE TRUST FUND WITH REVENUES FROM LOOPHOLE CLOSURE IN THE TECHNICAL TAX BILL.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaCut taxes
1988-10-11TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO INCREASE THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT ONE PERCENT AND CHANGE PROVISIONS TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL REVENUE.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1988-10-07TO AMEND THE WARNER, VT AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF MORE LAND FOR THE MANASSAS BATTLEFIELD PARK IN VIRGINIA AND TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF RELOCATING TWO HIGHWAYS AT THE PARK.S. 2238 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-10-07TO TABLE THE GORE, TN AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ENSURE FAIR MARKETING PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-07TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASES OF RAPE, INCEST OR DANGER TO THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WITH FEDERAL MONIES AND MAKE NON-FEDERAL MONIES AVAILABLE TO NEEDY WOMEN FOR THE SAME.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-07TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TAX-FREE MASS TRANSIT COMMUTING COSTS A EMPLOYEE WOULD RECEIVE AND REPLACE THE LOST REVENUE BY RAISING THE EXCISE TAX ON CARS WITH HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-07TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ORDER A STUDY OF THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM TO TO REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS VERSUS COMPENSATION AND TO DETERMINE THE REASONS FOR PAY DISTINCTIONS.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-07TO AMEND S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE SHOULD OPPOSE NEW LIMITS ON THE USE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR FINANCING THE BUILDING OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-06TO TABLE THE RUDMAN, NH AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO INCREASE THE TAX ON CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL AND TO ALLOCATE THE RESULTING REVENUES TO FUND THE OMNIBUS ANTI-SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACT OF 1988.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaCut taxes
1988-10-06TO RECOMMIT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNDS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS TO PAY FOR PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED BY THE OMNIBUS ANTI-SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACT OF 1988.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-06TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO DENY TAX-EXEMPT STATUS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM OR PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION.S. 2238 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-10-06TO AMEND S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ALLOW INCOME USED FROM U.S. SAVINGS BONDS TO PAY FOR TUITION AND FEES AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO BE COUNTED AS NON-TAXABLE INCOME.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaCut taxes
1988-04-14TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO AMENDMENT TO SC RES 113, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1989, TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE INDEXING OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX.100th CongressNayCut taxes
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
1986-09-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3838, THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, TO REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES BY REDUCING INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAX RATES, ELIMINATING OR CURTAILING MANY CREDITS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DEDUCTIONS, TAXING CAPITAL GAINS AS ORDINARY INCOME, AND REPEALING THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-24TO ADOPT HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY LOWERING INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAX RATES, ENDING OR CURTAILING MANY CREDITS, DEDUCTIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS, REPEALING THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, TAXING CAPITAL GAINS AS REGULAR INCOME, AND MAKING MANY OTHER CHANGES.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-24TO ADOPT THE MATTINGLY AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT TAX REFORM LEGISLATION REMAIN UNCHANGED FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-24TO TABLE A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303 (THE REVENUE NEUTRALITY REQUIREMENT) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE MELCHER, MT)-ZORINSKY, NE) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW A 30 PERCENT CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSION FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY BY AN INDIVIDUAL ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE TRADE OR BUSINESS OF FARMING OR WOODLOT OPERATIONS, AND WOULD LIMIT NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYBACK. A POINT OF ORDER WAS EARLIER MADE THAT THE AMENDMENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayCut taxes
1986-06-20TO ADOPT THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT, A SUBSTITUTE TO THE BUMPERS AR)-MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT, TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD REVISE SECTION 559, THE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM PROTECTING TAXPAYERS FROM FEDERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY IF THEY MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE OF VIOLATIONS TO THE TREASURY PRIOR TO NOTICE OF INQUIRY OR INVESTIGATION INTO THEIR TAX AFFAIRS. (MOTION FAILED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BUMPERS-MATTINGLY AMENDMENT, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE THE IMMUNITY PROVISIONS AND OFFSET THE LOSS OF $200 MILLION IN REVENUE BY LIMITING NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYBACKS BY CORPORATIONS, WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.)H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-20TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT, A SUBSTITUTE TO THE BUMPERS-MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT, TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD REVISE SECTION 559, THE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM PROTECTING TAXPAYERS FROM FEDERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY IF THEY MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE OF VIOLATIONS TO THE TREASURY PRIOR TO NOTICE OF INQUIRY OR INVESTIGATION INTO THEIR TAX AFFAIRS. SUCH PROVISIONS WOULD BE APPLICABLE ONLY IF A $200 MILLION APPROPRIATION WAS GIVEN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR ENFORCEMENT, ANY INCOME (CONTINUED) ACQUIRED FROM ILLEGAL SOURCES WAS EXCLUDED, AND IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION WAS LIMITED TO 2 YEARS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-19TO ADOPT THE RIEGLE AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE CONFEREES ON THE TAX BILL GIVE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY TO INCREASING THE TAX CUT FOR ALL MIDDLE-INCOME AMERICANS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-19TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE INDEXING OF TRADE OR BUSINESS PROPERTY SOLD BY INDIVIDUALS AGE 55 OR OLDER AND IMPOSE A TAX ON MERGERS INVOLVING CORPORATIONS OF MORE THAN $250,000,000.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-19TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD LOWER THE MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL TAX RATE TO 26 PERCENT, INCREASE THE INCOME TO WHICH THE 15 PERCENT RATE APPLIES, REPEAL THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT AND (CONTINUED) FOREIGN INCOME DEFERRAL, AND INCREASE THE RATE OF THE MINIMUM TAX.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1986-06-19TO AGREE TO SECTIONS 1271-1275 OF HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, DEALING WITH ESOP'S, EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-18TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD ALLOW A 30 PERCENT CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSION FOR THE SALE OF FARM PROPERTY BY AN INDIVIDUAL ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE TRADE OR BUSINESS OF FARMING OR IN SMALL WOOD LOT OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE DEFERRED FOREIGN INCOME OF UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS OF CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS IN THE COMPUTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAXABLE INCOME.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-18TO TABLE THE MITCHELL, ME) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A THIRD RATE BRACKET FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS AT 35 PERCENT, LOWER THE MINIMUM RATE TO 14 PERCENT AND MAINTAIN THE TOP CAPITAL GAINS RATE AT 27 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE PRYOR, AR) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE SECTION OF THE BILL ALLOWING STEEL COMPANIES TO CARRY BACK 50 PERCENT OF THEIR UNUSED INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS FOR 15 YEARS IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT 3 YEAR RULE.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayRaise revenue
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE TRIBLE, VA) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD RETAIN CURRENT LAW TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PENSION PLANS INVOLVING FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES SO THAT PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD REMAIN TAX FREE FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS AFTER RETIREMENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD REINSTATE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN U.S. REAL PROPERTY. WITH THE MONEY RAISED THEREBY, $200 MILLION WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO USE INCOME AVERAGING AND $1 BILLION WOULD REDUCE THE FLOOR ON MEDICAL DEDUCTIONS TO THOSE THAT EXCEED 9 PERCENT OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME. (THE COMMITTEE BILL RAISED THE FLOOR FROM THE CURRENT 5 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT). (MOTION FAILED AND BY A DIVISION, THE AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY AGREED TO.)H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-17TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE THE TRANSITIONAL RULE UNDER WHICH A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE CIMARRON COAL CO. OF COLORADO WOULD PAY TAX ON LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS ON RIGHTS TO ROYALTIES PAID UNDER A 1985 LEASE AT THE CURRENT RATE OF 20 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-16TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD END A TRANSITION RULE UNDER WHICH PHILIPS PETROLEUM CO. OF OKLAHOMA WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM A 10 PERCENT TAX ON FUNDS REMOVED FROM ITS PENSION PLAN. THE $50 MILLION IN REVENUE RAISED THEREBY WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO CONTINUE TO USE INCOME AVERAGING.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-13TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PREVENT UNOCAL, THE UNION OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA, FROM SEEKING ANY FOREIGN TAX CREDITS ON $4.4 BILLION IN DEBT WHICH THEY INCURRED WHEN FIGHTING A TAKEOVER ATTEMPT, AND THE REVENUES RAISED THEREBY WOULD PERMIT FAMILY FARMERS TO CONTINUE TO USE INCOME AVERAGING.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-13TO TABLE THE KASTEN, WI)-INOUYE, HI) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS FOR NON-ITEMIZERS AND LOWER THE THRESHOLD FOR PHASING OUT THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-12TO ADOPT THE CHILES-DOMENICI, NM) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, A SENSE-OF-THE-SENATE RESOLUTION, STATING THAT THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF STATE AND LOCAL SALES, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND INCOME TAXES BE PRESERVED IN FULL.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-12TO TABLE THE WEICKER, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX (CONTINUED) REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR WORKING INTERESTS IN OIL AND GAS PROPERTY FROM THE DEFINITION OF PASSIVE ACTIVITY.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE DIXON, IL) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY A FLOOR OF 1% ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME ON ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, WHICH WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY A DECREASE OF $310 IN THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS WHO ITEMIZE.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-11MOTION TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY) AMENDMENT TO THE DODD CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD CREATE A 15% TAX CREDIT ON INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, OFFSET BY AN INCREASE IN CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL TAX RATES TO 22.6 PERCENT.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-11TO AMEND THE ROTH, DE) AMENDMENT TO HR 3838, TAX REFORM ACT, BY INSTRUCTING CONFEREES TO GIVE HIGHEST PRIORITY TO RETAINING MAXIMUM TAX BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS WITHOUT INCREASING THE TAX RATE OR CHANGING THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX CUTS.H.R. 3838 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-06-05TO APPROVE THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 4515, URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FISCAL 1986, WHICH STIPULATES THAT NO FUNDS WILL BE USED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT IRS VEHICLE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 4515 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-06-05TO WAIVE THE SPENDING RESTRICTION CONTAINED IN THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT (GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS) WITH REGARD TO THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE IRS TO BEGIN NEW VEHICLE RECORD- KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF TOTAL SENATORS IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING-LIMIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW.)99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1986-04-10TO ADOPT THE SYMMS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE BAUCUS, MT) AMENDMENT, TO S 1017, METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TRANSFER ACT. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE CONVICTION OF THE SENATE THAT LEGISLATION RELATING TO TAX REFORM SHOULD NOT BE DEBATED UNTIL CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT REACH A DEFINITE BUDGET AGREEMENT.S. 1017 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-04TO CONCUR WITH THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO H J RES 372, WITH THE ADDITION OF A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT LEGISLATION BY APRIL 15 THAT WOULD LEVY A MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX TO HELP PAY THE NATIONAL (CONTINUED) DEBT.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1985-10-01TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2475, A BILL TO SIMPLIFY THE IMPUTED INTEREST RULES IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE OF 1954. POSTPONEMENT WOULD ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO AGREE ON WAYS TO PAY FOR THE INITIAL COST OF THE BILL.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayCut taxes
1985-06-26TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 2475, TO PROVIDE FOR A BLENDED IMPUTED INTEREST RATE ON SELLER FINANCED REAL ESTATE SALES.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-26TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2475, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL RELATING TO LOANS TO QUALIFIED CONTINUING CARE FACILITIES.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H.R. 2475, A BILL CONCERNING IMPUTED INTEREST RULES FOR REAL ESTATE DEALS,H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-25TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2475.H.R. 2475 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-09TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX RATE AT FIFTEEN PERCENT ON EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF $50,000, AND TO USE THE REVENUES TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT.99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1985-04-03TO PASS H.R. 1869, A BILL REPEALING THE CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ADDED TO THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1984.H.R. 1869 · 99th CongressYeaCut taxes
1985-04-03TO AMEND THE PACKWOOD, OR) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 1869,WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS CONCERNING CERTAIN AIR TRANSPORTATION FRINGE BENEFIT REGULATIONSH.R. 1869 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-04-03TO AMEND THE PACKWOOD, OR) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 1869, WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. HR 1869 REPEALS THE CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ADDED TO THE 1984 TAX REFORM ACT. THE WALLOP AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO CLARIFY THE TAX TREATMENT OF THE PERSONAL USE OF (CONTINUED) AUTOMOBILES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.H.R. 1869 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-10-11TO TABLE THE SYMMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 654. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT REPEALS THE CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 483 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 BY THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1984. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3598th CongressNayCut taxes
1984-10-09TO TABLE THE MELCHER PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT. THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN THE LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT AND PROVIDES FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEFICIT REDUCTION LEGISLATION PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF ANOTHER INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF IMPUTED INTEREST ACCRUED RULES IN THE CASE OF SALES OF RESIDENCES, FARMS AND REAL PROPERTY USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 1598th CongressNayCut taxes
1984-08-01TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4325, A BILL AMENDING PART D (CHILD SUPPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY) OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, TO ASSURE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4325 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-29TO TABLE THE MELCHER PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 328. H. CON. RES. CORRECTS TECHNICAL ERRORS IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 4170. H.R. 4170 IS THE OMNIBUS DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1984. THE MELCHER PERFECTING AMENDMENT LIMITS IMPUTED INTEREST RATES FOR THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF FARMS AND RANCHES OR SMALL BUSINESS UP TO $500,000, OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY UP TO $250,000. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-06-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4170, A BILL PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE INCREASES, AND REDUCING DEFICITS BY INCLUDING RECONCILIATIONS AND APPROPRIATION CAPS FOR DEFENSE AND NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1984-06-27TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4170, A BILL PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE INCREASES, AND REDUCING DEFICITS BY INCLUDING RECONCILIATIONS AND APPROPRIATION CAPS FOR DEFENSE AND NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4170 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1984-04-12TO PASS H.R. 4325 TO AMEND PART D (CHILD SUPPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY) OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ASSURE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4325 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-04-12TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163 TO MODIFY THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1984-04-11TO AMEND H.R. 2163 WITH A MODIFIED AMENDMENT. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT STRIKES THE DECREASE IN THE CAPITAL GAINS HOLDING PERIOD. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayCut taxes
1983-11-16TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 290, A MEASURE (CONTINUED) PERMITTING FREE ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF THE PERSONAL EFFECTS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER RELATED ARTICLES OF FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS, AND OTHER ACCREDITED MEMBERS OF DELEGATIONS INVOLVED IN THE GAMES OF THE XXIII OLYMPIAD TO BE HELD IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1984. THE DOLE AMENDMENT PROVIDES A REFUNDABLE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION. (MOTION PASSED)98th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1983-07-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2973, A BILL REPEALING THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-06-29TO PASS H.R. 1183, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO LIMIT TO $700 THE MAXIMUM REDUCTION IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RESULTING FROM THE THIRD YEAR OF THE RATE CUT ENACTED BY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 1981. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1183 · 98th CongressNayCut taxes
1983-06-16TO PASS H.R. 2973. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 9H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-06-16TO AGREE TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2973 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS, PROVIDES FOR CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, ENTERPRISE ZONES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-06-16TO TABLE THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2973. THE DOLE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVDIDENDS, AND PROVIDES FOR CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, ENTERPRISE ZONES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. THE PRYOR AMENDMENT STRIKES ALL SECTIONS EXCEPT THE REPEAL OF WITHHOLDING OF INTEREST OF SAVINGS AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 9H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1983-06-16TO TABLE THE DOLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 2973. H.R. 2973 REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. THE DOLE AMENDMENT REPEALS THE WITHHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS, AND PROVIDES FOR CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, ENTERPRISE ZONES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2973 · 98th CongressNayCut taxes
1983-03-22TO AMEND H.R. 1900 TO ELIMINATE THE PAYROLL TAX INCREASES IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2H.R. 1900 · 98th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 6211 BY MODIFYING THE THIRD-YEAR TAX CUT, CHANGING THE EFFECT DATE TO APRIL 1, 1983 AND DEFERRING 5 PERCENT OF THE TAX CUT UNTIL THERE IS NO DEFICIT IN THE ANNUAL FEDERAL BUDGET. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 42H.R. 6211 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-12-14TO AMEND H.R. 6211 TO DELAY THE THIRD YEAR TAX CUT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TAXABLE INCOME OVER $50,000, ELIMINATE 5 CENT A GALON GAS TAX, ESTABLISH A JOB CREATION AND EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN FISCAL 1983. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 42H.R. 6211 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-03TO PASS H.R. 7093, A BILL REDUCING THE RATE OF CERTAIN TAXES PAID TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ON VIRGIN ISLAND SOURCE INCOME. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7093 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-08-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-08-19TO AFFIRM THE CHAIR'S RULING, REJECTING THAT EAST'S POINT OF ORDER THAT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4961 CONTAINED CERTAIN MATTER NOT GERMANE AND WAS THUS NOT IN ORDER. (RULING AFFIRMED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-08-17TO AMEND H. J. RES. 520 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT MAKES A TECHNICAL CHANGE IN THE PREVIOUS DOLE AMENDMENT. THE ORIGINAL DOLE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AS THE AMOUNT OF TIME AN INVESTMENT MUST BE HELD IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE. THE DOLE SUBSTITUTES REDUCES BY SIX MONTHS THE AMOUNT OF TIME AN INVESTMENT MUST BE HELD IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-08-05TO AMEND S. 2774 TO ADD A NEW SECTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4961 SHALL PROVIDE UP TO 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 37H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-07-22TO PASS H.R. 4961. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY 50 PERCENT OF THE COST OF BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THIS PROVISION WOULD NOT APPLY TO AWAY-FROM-HOME EXPENSES. SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE SECTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR A BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS MADE TO FOREIGN OFFICIALS IF THE PAYMENTS ARE LEGAL UNDER THE FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO H.R. 4961 TO STRIKE THE INCREASE IN THE LIMITATION ON MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 SO AS TO REPEAL THE LESSOR AND LESSEE CAPS FOR SAFE-HARBOR LEASING PROVISIONS IN THE 1981 TAX REFORM BILL THAT ALLOW FIRMS TO SELL UNUSED TAX BREAKS TO FIRMS THAT COULD USE THEM TO AVOID TAX LIABILITY. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO REPORT EMPLOYEE TIP INCOME. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO REMOVE TAX-EXEMPT INTEREST AS AN ITEM OF TAX PREFERENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 BY EXCLUDING ALASKA NATURAL GAS (CONTINUED) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FROM CERTAIN TATAX PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressYeaCut taxes
1982-07-22TO TABLE THE DODD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4961. THE DODD AMENDMENT RESTRICTS TAXING OF INTEREST ON TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND MORTAGE SUBSIDY BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayCut taxes
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED INCREASES IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT TAX SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A PROGRAM HAS BEEN ENACTED TO PROVIDE FOR 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE EXAUSTED THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR REGULAR AND EXTENDED BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue
1982-07-22TO AMEND H.R. 4961 TO DELETE THE WITH-HOLDING ON INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS PROVISIONS AND TO REQUIRE STATEMENTS TO BE FILED BY THE TAXPAYER WITH RESPECT TO INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, AND PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 35H.R. 4961 · 97th CongressNayRaise revenue

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