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Edward James Patten

Edward James Patten on Taxes

DemocratNJ

Taxes86 votes · 64.5/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

155 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 86 of them counted toward the score above: 42 toward “Raise revenue” and 44 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 69 did not count: 68 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one 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
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7956, MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7956 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-08-25TO CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO PROMULGATE ANY POLICY OR REGULATION WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS TO PRIVATE, RELIGIOUS, OR CHURCH OPERATED SCHOOLS, AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF IRS FUNDS TO DISQUALIFY ANY POLITICALLY NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION FROM AN EXEMPTION AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTING VOTER GUIDES RELATING TO ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-08-19TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING THE IRS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ALLEGEDLY NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL DEREGULATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5409, ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON WARTIME RELOCATION AND INTERNMENT OF CIVILIANS TO STUDY ANY WRONGS COMMITTED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9066. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5409 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7477, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE A THREE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TAXES WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7477 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4968, AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT IN CERTAIN CASES THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CEASES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER PERIOD FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CONTINUES TO BE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST. (MOTION FAILED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4968 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1980-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4155, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW THE IRS TO DISCLOSE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON STUDENT LOANS MADE UNDER THE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1962. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4155 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-06TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE REVENUES BY $13.9 BILLION, BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $13.3 BILLION, AND OUTLAYS BY $14 BILLION, MAKE NO PROVISION FOR A REVISED 1980 BUDGET, AND ASSUME A TAX CUT OF $32 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-04-30TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 307 THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BUDGET AUTHORITY BY $1.1 BILLION AND OUTLAYS BY $700 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM INCREASES, TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF $400 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS FOR CONSULTANTS, PRINTING, AND FILM PROCUREMENT, AND TO INCREASE REVENUES BY $800 MILLION TO REFLECT FOREIGN OIL TAX CREDIT REFORM. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 307 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-26TO PASS H.R. 5741, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND TO EXEMPT INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-03-26TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, THAT RESTRICTS USE OF TAX EXEMPT MORTGAGE BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5043, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY, AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5043 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5741 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-19TO AGREE TO H. RES. 517, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5741, PROVIDING THAT THE INTEREST ON MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND EXEMPTING INTEREST ON CERTAIN SAVINGS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 517 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-12TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1980-03-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3919 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE WINDFALL PROFIT TAX FOR THE FIRST 1,000 BARRELS OF OIL PRODUCED A DAY BY AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-02-27TO TABLE HOWARD MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, NOT TO ACCEPT ANY SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN ANY CREDIT, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER TAX TREATMENT RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, OR USE OF GASOHOL WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A DIMINUTION OF THE AMOUNT OF TAXES APPROPRIATED TO THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1980-02-20TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES IN THE CONFERENCE ON H.R. 3919, IMPOSING A WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL, TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN PARTS 1, 2, AND 4 OF THE TITLE II OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-02-20TO TABLE D'AMOURS MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 3919. (SEE RC 60) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-02-05TO AGREE TO H. RES. 544, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5507, AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR ANY WEEK BY THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 544 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-18TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO ACCEPT SENATE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 3919, CRUDE OIL WINDFALL PROFIT TAX, THAT WOULD REPEAL THE ESTATE TAX CARRYOVER BASIS PROVISIONS OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-10-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5224, CONTINUING THE EXISTING PROHIBITION ON THE ISSUANCE OF FRINGE BENEFIT REGULATIONS THROUGH 1980. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 5224 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-09-19TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 186, THE SECOND BUDGET RESOLUTION. THE LATTA AMENDMENT REDUCES TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM $632.6 BILLION TO $594.8 BILLION;PROVIDES FOR A $20 BILLION TAX CUT AND A DEFICIT OF $19.9 BILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 186 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-07-13TO AMEND H.R. 4393, THE TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF TREASURY APPROPRIATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COLLECTION OF ANY UNDERPAYMENT OF ANY TAX IMPOSED BY THE IRS UNLESS THE CONDUCT OF IRS EMPLOYEES COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4392 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3919 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HAVE PROVIDED FOR A PLOWBACK ENERGY INVESTMENT CREDIT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 3919 BY INCREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE WINDFALL PROFITS TAX BY DECREASING THE QUANTITY OF LOWER TIER OIL THAT WOULD BE EXEMPTED FROM TIER ONE EACH MONTH FROM 1.50 TO 1.25 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 3919 THAT REDUCES THE TAX RATE FROM 70% TO 60%, TAXES THE REVENUE FROM MARGINAL WELLS UNDER THE TIER TWO RATE RETURN RATHER THAN THE TIER ONE RATE ENDS THE TAX ON UPPER TIER OIL AT THE END OF 1990, AND ENDS THE TAX ON NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL AT THE END OF 1990. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-06-28TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3919 THAT PROVIDE FOR A 70% TAX RATE OF ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUE YIELD ABOVE $16 A BARREL TO ENHANCE THE INCENTIVE FOR NEWLY DISCOVERED OIL ABOVE THE PRESIDENT'S ORIGINAL PROPOSAL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3919 · 96th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1979-05-10TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 107 BY PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENT OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATES FOR INFLATION IN FISCAL 1979 AND A TEN PERCENT REDUCTION IN TAX RATES IN 1980. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayRaise revenue
1979-05-09TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107. THE LATTA SUBSTITUTE SETS 1980 BUDGET AUTHORITY AT $593.8 BILLION, OUTLAYS AT $523.4 BILLION, WITH A DEFICIT OF $15.2 BILLION. THE BURTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A BALANCED BUDGET BY REDUCING BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS BY THE AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS IN THE DEFENSE BUDGET AND DOE OVERHEAD COSTS AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AND INCREASING REVENUES BY $3 BILLION BY RECOMMENDING THE REPEAL OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-05-08TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107 THAT INCREASES REVENUES AND DECREASES THE DEFICIT BY $1.2 BILLION THROUGH REVISION OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT FOR OIL COMPANIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressNayCut taxes
1979-04-25TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3091, A BILL TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE BUSINESS EXPENSES OF STATE LEGISLATORS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3091 · 96th CongressYeaCut taxes
1979-03-21TO PASS H.R. 2283, A BILL AMENDING THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY ACT AND EXTENDING THE COUNCIL'S AUTHORITY TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AMEND H.R. 2283, A BILL TO EXTEND THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL, BY EXTENDING THE COUNCIL FOR ONE YEAR RATHER THAN THE PROPOSED TWO YEARS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-03-20TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2283, A BILL EXTENDING THE WAGE AND PRICE COUNCIL. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REGIONAL HEARINGS AND ENLISTS THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN MONITORING THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2283 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORTS ON H.R. 4018, H.R. 5146, H.R. 5037, H.R. 5289 AND H.R. 5263. THESE FIVE ENERGY CONFERENCE REPORTS DEAL WITH ENERGY TAX REFORM, UTILITY RATE REFORM, NATURAL GAS PRICING, COAL CONVERSION, AND RELATED ISSUES OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AND REFORM.H.R. 4018 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-13TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1432, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HOUSE AGREEMENT TO H.R. 8533 AND THE SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO. H.R. 8533 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN STATES THAT CONDUCT STATE-WIDE BINGO GAMES. THE SENATE AMENDMENT, WHICH DEALS WITH CERTAIN NAVIGATION DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AUTHORIZES THE REPLACEMENT OF LOCKS AND DAM 26 ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND PROVIDES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF INLAND WATERWAY USER TAXES.H.Res. 1432 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12050 TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE HOUSE CONFEREES INSIST ON HOUSE LANGUAGE THAT EXTENDS THE BILL TO COVER TUITION PAID TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. H.R. 12050 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 9893, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY.H.R. 9893 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-10-12TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 13511, THE REVENUE ACT OF 1978, TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE (NUNN-CHILES-BELLMONROTH) AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 5% ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX CUT FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1980 THROUGH 1983, PROVIDED THAT THE NATIONAL OUTLAYS INCREASE BY NO MORE THAN 1% ANUALLY, AND PROVIDED THAT THERE IS A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 1982.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 13488, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE TAXATION OF THE EARNED INCOME OF AMERICANS WORKING ABROAD.H.R. 13488 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. RES. 1342, A RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE HOUSE WILL CONCUR, WITH AMENDMENTS, IN TWO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1337, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO THE EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, ETC.H.Res. 1342 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-10TO PASS H.R. 13511.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO RECOMMIT H.R. 13511 TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUT IN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES OF APPROXIMATELY 33% TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-08-10TO AMEND H.R. 13511 BY REDISTRIBUTING THE INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTS SO AS TO BENEFIT THOSE PERSONS EARNING LESS THAN $50,000 ANNUALLY. THE CORMAN AMENDMENT ALSO INCREASES THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX CUT BY APPROXIMATELY $2 BILLION.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 13511. THE VANIK SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE FOUR TAX CUTS DUE TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF 1978, AND INCLUDES THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT AND THE TARGETED JOBS CREDIT PROVISIONS AS THEY APPEARED IN THE VERSION OF H.R. 13511 REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13511 THAT WOULD ALLOW AN INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE ON THE SALE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STOCK AND REAL ESTATE.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-08-10TO AGREE TO SEVERAL COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 13511 THAT PROVIDE FOR AN OVERALL $16.3 BILLION TAX CUT, RATE CUTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CERTAIN TAX BRACKETS, A 6% WIDENING OF EXISTING BRACKETS, AND AN INCREASE IN BOTH THE STANDARD DEDUCTION AND THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION. THESE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS WOULD ALSO FIX THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PERMANENTLY AT 10%, RESTRUCTURE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES (EXEMPTING UP TO $100,000 IN PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF RESIDENCES ONCE IN A TAXPAYER'S LIFETIME), AND WOULD REDUCE TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.H.R. 13511 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-08-10TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 1306, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 13511, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SO AS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES.H.Res. 1306 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-08-01TO PASS H.R. 4030, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW A CERTAIN PRIVATE FOUNDATION IN WAPAKONETA, OHIO TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT BEING TAXED FOR EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12841, THE BILL PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS ON THE TAXATION OF FRINGE BENEFITS UNTIL 1980.H.R. 12841 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 12841, THE BILL PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS ON THE TAXATION OF FRINGE BENEFITS UNTIL 1980.H.R. 12841 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO PASS H.R. 12050.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-01TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 12050. THE MIKVA SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR DEFERRAL OF UP TO $2000 OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES OF PARENTS SUPPORTING CHILDREN THAT ARE ATTENDING UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE SCHOOL.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY INCREASING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT FROM 25% TO 50% OF TUITION EXPENSES.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12050 BY EXTENDING THE TUITION TAX CREDIT TO COVER TUITION PAID TO PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 12050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-06-01TO AGREE TO H. RES. 1178, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 12050, THE TUITION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 1978.H.Res. 1178 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8535, THE BILL MODIFYING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 WITH RESPECT TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE TAX CREDITS.H.R. 8535 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 3050, THE BILL MODIFYING THE INTERNAL REVENUE ACT OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR RETURNS OF UNSOLD MAGAZINES, PAPERBACKS AND RECORDS.H.R. 3050 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-05-15TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 4030, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT THE HAUSS-HELMS FOUNDATION OF WAPAKONETA, OHIO MAY CONTINUE TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT INCURRING A TAX ON EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1978-05-15TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE WAGGONNER MOTION TO SUSPEND THE THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 4030. H.R. 4030 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW THE HAUSS-HELMS FOUNDATION OF WAPAKONETA, OHIO TO CONTINUE TO HOLD 51% OF THE STOCK OF A LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY WITHOUT BEING TAXED FOR EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.H.R. 4030 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-03-14TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 810, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS MAY REIMBURSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THEIR FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENSES.H.R. 810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-03-14TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 2028, THE BILL AMENDING THE ALCOHOL TAX PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 AND AUTHORIZING HOME PRODUCTION OF BEER AND WINE.H.R. 2028 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1978-03-14TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE ULLMAN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 810, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS MAY REIMBURSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THEIR FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENSES.H.R. 810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-01-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 8811, THE BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW ANY JUDGE OR FORMER JUDGE OF THE TAX COURT TO REVOKE HIS OR HER ELECTION TO THE TAX COURT RETIREMENT PAY SYSTEM.H.R. 8811 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-10-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 9251, THE BILL PROHIBITING RULINGS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ON THE TAXATION OF JOB COMMUTING EXPENSES UNTIL JULY 1, 1978.H.R. 9251 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-10-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 6715, THE BILL TO CORRECT CERTAIN CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL ERRORS FOUND IN THE 1976 TAX REFORM ACT.H.R. 6715 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 213, THE BILL AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF THE OFFICES OF THE IRS, THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS.S. 213 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-08TO AMEND H. CON. RES. 341 BY INCREASING THE DEFICIT BY $175 MILLION SO AS TO FUND A TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR FULL-TIME COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.H.Con.Res. 341 · 95th CongressNayRaise revenue
1977-06-07TO AMEND H.R. 10 BY STRIKING THOSE PROVISIONS THAT EXEMPTED FBI, IRS, CIA, AND OTHER SUCH AGENTS FROM THE RULES ON RESTRICTED PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS.H.R. 10 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-06-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6893, A BILL STATING THAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SHALL ALWAYS BE TREATED AS RESIDENTS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.H.R. 6893 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-16TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #85 TO H.R. 3477. THE SENATE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE PROGRAM OF COUNTERCYCLICAL AID THROUGH FISCAL 1978.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3477, TAX REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1977.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-05-05TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H. CON. RES. 214. THE CONABLE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR REDUCED OUTLAYS, A REDUCED DEFICIT, INCREASED FUNDING FOR DEFENSE, AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD PERSONAL TAX DEDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF THE BUSINESS TAX CREDIT.H.Con.Res. 214 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-05-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 4007, A BILL REVISING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO THAT THE DISTRICT THAT A STATE LEGISLATOR REPRESENTS WILL BE DESIGNATED HIS HOME. H.R. 4007 IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE FIGURING OF TRAVEL EXPENSE DEDUCTIONS FOR STATE LEGISLATORS.H.R. 4007 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-04-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3340, AS AMENDED. H.R. 3340 AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO ALLOW BUSINESS TAX CREDITS FOR BUSINESSES OR RESIDENCES THAT OFFER DAY CARE SERVICES.H.R. 3340 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-04-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 1828, A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE CHANGES MADE BY THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1976, IN PARTICULAR THE EXCLUSION FOR SICK PAY FOR ALL BUT TOTALLY DISABLED AND RETIRED TAXPAYERS, BE APPLICABLE AS OF JAN. 1, 1977.H.R. 1828 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-03-08TO PASS H.R. 3477.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-03-08TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3477 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT WOULD REDUCE THE LOWER BRACKET TAX RATES FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD RATHER THAN PROVIDE FOR $50 TAX REBATES.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-03-08TO AMEND H.R. 3477 BY INCREASING THE NEW JOBS TAX CREDIT TO 40% OF THE FIRST $4,200 IN WAGES PAID TO NEW EMPLOYEES, AND BY GIVING AN ADDITIONAL 10% TAX CREDIT TO EMPLOYERS FOR HIRING OF THE HANDICAPPED.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-03-08TO AGREE TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3477 THAT INCREASES THE STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR SINGLE PERSONS FROM $2,200 TO $2,400.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaCut taxes
1977-03-08TO AGREE TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3477 THAT WOULD PHASE OUT THE 1976 TAX REBATE FOR PERSONS ANNUALLY EARNING $25,000+ AND WOULD GRANT $50 PAYMENTS TO RECIPIENTS OF BLACK LUNG BENEFITS, AID FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN, AND VETERANS COMPENSATION.H.R. 3477 · 95th CongressYeaRaise revenue
1976-09-30THAT THE HOUSE RECED AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13367, WITH AN AMENDMENT WHICH INDEXES AN ADDITIONAL $600 MILLION TO INCOME TAX COLLECTION LEVELS.H.R. 13367 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-16THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #35, OF A TECHNICAL NATURE, TO H.R. 10612.H.R. 10612 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-16TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE ULLMAN MOTION THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #35, OF A TECHNICAL NATURE, TO H.R. 10612.H.R. 10612 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10612, TO REFORM THE TAX LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 10612 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-09-13TO PASS H.R. 3605, TO REDUCE THE EXCISE TAX ON BEER FOR SMALL BREWERS.H.R. 3605 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-08-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 10902, REGARDING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF SECURITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED FOR BUSINESS REASONS AND NOT AS AN INVESTMENT.H.R. 10902 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-08-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10155, REGARDING THE EXEMPT INCOME OF A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION.H.R. 10155 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-08-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7929, RELATING TO THE DEDUCTION OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN CORPORATE INDEBTEDNESS TO ACQUIRE STOCK OR ASSETS OF ANOTHER CORPORATION.H.R. 7929 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-08-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3605, TO PROVIDE A REDUCTION IN FEDERAL EXERCISE TAX ON BEER PRODUCED BY CERTAIN SMALL BREWERIES.H.R. 3605 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-07-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 2447, PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS MAY NOT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, BE TREATED AS RESIDENTS FROM ANY OTHER STATE THAN FROM THE STATE FROM WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.S. 2447 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-07-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12224, REGARDING TAX TREATMENT OF GRANTOR OF CERTAIN OPTIONS.H.R. 12224 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1976-06-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10051, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE THAT INCOME DISTRIBUTED BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY INADVERTENTLY FROM THE POLICY HOLDERS SURPLUS ACCOUNT AND THEN PROMPTLY RETURNED TO THE COMPANY WOULD NOT BE SUBJECT TO TAX.H.R. 10051 · 94th CongressYeaCut taxes
1976-06-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8125, AS AMENDED, CHANGING THE TAX BRACKET ON CIGARS TO AN AD VALOREM TAX.H.R. 8125 · 94th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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