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Claiborne de Borda Pell

Claiborne de Borda Pell on Spending & Budget

DemocratRI

Spending & Budget1,721 votes · 89.6/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,905 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,721 of them counted toward the score above: 1,223 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 498 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 1,184 did not count: 1,149 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 35 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
1985-11-12TO TABLE THE STAFFORD, VT) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO REMOVE A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY BILL TO BE COUNTED AS INCOME FOR PEOPLE RECEIVING FOODSTAMPS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-11-12TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, AN OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL, THAT WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION FOR AN EXTENTION OF A TAX DEDUCTION APPLICABLE TO TO LARGE MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATIONS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.S. 1730 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-11-07TO APPROVE H R 3067, A BILL ALLOCATING $550 MILLION FROM FEDERAL FUNDS AND $2.7 BILLION FROM DISTRICT FUNDS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-07TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3067, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION, EXCEPT WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS THREATENED.H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-07TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3067, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO FINANCE ABORTIONS.H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-07TO DETERMINE IF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3327, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR FISCAL 1986, TO REMOVE CERTAIN MILITARY PROJECTS FROM PROVISIONS OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IS GERMANE.H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-11-01TO PASS HR 3669, A BILL TO TEMPORARILY RAISE THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT, TO AVOID THE NECESSITY FOR REDEEMING SOCIAL SECURITY FUND LONG-TERM SECURITIES.H.R. 3669 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-01TO APPROVE H R 2965. A BILL PROVIDING $11.9 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE AND STATE, THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES DURING FISCAL 1986.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-11-01TO TABLE THE RUDMAN, NH) POINT OF ORDER THAT THE HELMS NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965 IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-01TO AMEND H R 2965 BY REQUIRING THE FBI TO USE $1 MILLION OF ITS $1.2 BILLION ALLOCATION TO OPPOSE ATTEMPTS BY FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE SOVIET UNION AND ITS ALLIES TO INTERCEPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE U.S. THE FBI MUST REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ITS ABILITY TO MEET THIS GOAL.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-01(CONTINUED) TO AMEND H R 2965 BY ELIMINATING FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-11-01TO AMEND HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY, TO PROHIBIT U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FROM BEING USED TO ASSIST THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-31TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3011,A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1986, TO REMOVE FUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION.H.R. 3011 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-24TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL 1986, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR ABORTIONS FOR INMATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE WOMAN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-24TO AMEND S 1730, TO REQUIRE, IN FUTURE YEARS, A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE SENATE TO WAIVE THE GERMANESS RULE FOR BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILLS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-24TO AMEND S 1730, AN OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL TO ESTABLISH A NEW SYSTEM OF TEXTILE AND SHOE IMPORT QUOTAS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-24TO WAIVE THE RULE THAT REQUIRES AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THEIR BILL, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO S 1730 THAT CONCERNS QUOTAS FOR TEXTILE IMPORTS.S. 1730 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-24TO AMEND HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, AND THE JUDICIARY TO PROHIBIT PAYMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SO LONG THE UNITED STATES REMAINS REMOVED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-23TO PASS HR 3244, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FISCAL 1986.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-23TO TABLE THE KASSEBAUM, KS) AMENDMENT TO HR 3244, TO RESTORE $138 MILLION TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION BUDGET AND $93 MILLION TO THE COAST GUARD BUDGET, FUNDS TO COME FROM REDUCTIONS IN OTHER BUDGETS.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-23TO AMEND H R 3244, BY PROVIDING $16 MILLION FOR IMPROVING ROADS ON WHICH NUCLEAR WASTE FROM THE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PROJECT IN NEW MEXICO WILL BE TRANSPORTED.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-10-23TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA) AMENDMENT TO HR 3244 TO DENY CREDIT TO AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS FOR CARS WHICH MET LOWERED FUEL-EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-23TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE EVANS, WA) AMENDMENT TO HR 3244 TO DENY CREDIT TO AUTO MANUFACTURERS FOR CARS WHICH MET LOWERED FUEL-EFFICIENCY STANDARDS WAS GERMANE.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-23TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO) AMENDMENT TO HR 3244, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL 1986, TO ELIMINAT FEDERAL SUBSIDIES FOR AMTRAK.H.R. 3244 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-22TO TABLE THE MITCHELL, ME) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MUST BEGIN COVERING THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYEES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-10-22TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI) AMENDMENT TO S 1730, AN OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL, TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AMENDMENTS BE GERMANE.S. 1730 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-22TO PASS HR 3424, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-22TO AMEND HR 3424, TO REDUCE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING BY FIVE PERCENT.H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-21TO AMEND HR 3424, TO ELIMINATE THE WORK INCENTIVE (WIN)H.R. 3424 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-21TO TABLE THE DIXON, IL) AMENDMENT TO HR 8424, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR; HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND EDUCATION FOR FISCAL 1986, TO ADD $122.5 MILLION TO FUND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT.H.R. 8424 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-18TO PASS HR 3038, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 198 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-18TO AMEND H R 3038 BY RESTORING $100 MILLION OF A RECOMMENDED REDUCTION IN THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE ACCOUNT.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-18TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK) AMENDMENT TO HR 3038, TO PROTECT THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE ACCOUNT FROM 1.1% ACROSS-THE-BOARD APPROPRIATIONS REDUCTION.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-17TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG, CO) AMENDMENT TO HR 3038, TO ELIMINATE THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT PROGRAM.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-17TO AMEND H R 3038 BY ELIMINATING $7 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DEMONSTRATION ANAEROBIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AT A PULP MILL IN SITKA, ALASKA.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-17TO AMEND H R 3038 BY REMOVING PROVISIONS TO SUBSIDIZE 100,000 NEW HOUSING UNITS AND DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON SUCH SUBSIDIES FOR FISCAL 1986.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-17TO TABLE THE GARN, UT) MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE PRIOR DURENBERG, MN) AMENDMENT TO HR 3038. (VOTE 227 ABOVE.)H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1985-10-17TO TABLE THE DURENBERG, MN) AMENDMENT TO HR 3038, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL 1986, TO RESTORE $570 MILLION THAT THE BILL ELIMINATES FROM GENERAL REVENUE SHARING.H.R. 3038 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-16TO APPROVE H R 3037, A BILL TO ALLOCATE $24.85 BILLION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 3037 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-10-16TO TABLE THE GORE, TN) AMENDMENT TO HR 3037, TO REQUIRE THE FDA TO COMPLETE A STUDY BY JUNE 1986 ON THE SAFETY OF SULFITING AGENTS.H.R. 3037 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-16TO TABLE THE HELMS, SC) AMENDMENT TO HR 3037, TO REDUCE T AMOUNT TO BE LOANED TO THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND AND THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE FUND. THE TOTAL REDUCTION WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE PENDING FARM BILL S 1714. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO REDUCE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOOD STAMPS TO THE LEVEL PROPOSED BY THE BILL.S. 1714 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-10-16(CONTINUED) TO TABLE THE PROXMIRE, WI) AMENDMENT TO HR 3037, A BILL MAKING AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986, TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE BILL BY FOUR PERCENT.H.R. 3037 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-10-10TO APPROVE H J RES 372, THE JOINT RESOLUTION TO RAISE THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT TO $2.079 TRILLION.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-10-10TO AMEND H J RES 372 BY REQUIRING ANY LEGISLATION THAT IS ENACTED TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET SPECIFY THAT FUNDING INCREASES WOULD BE PROVIDED BY REDUCTIONS IN SPENDING ELSEWHERE, RATHER THAN THROUGH REVENUE INCREASES.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-10TO AMEND H J RES 372 BY REQUIRING THAT THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVES TO BORROWING AND RAISING THE DEBT LIMIT IN BUDGET REQUESTS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-10TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 372, TO REQUI THE ADMINISTRATION TO RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVES TO BORROWING AND RAISING THE DEBT LIMIT IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-10-09TO AMEND H J RES 372 LIMITING THE SIZE OF THE ANNUAL PERMISSIBLE BUDGET DEFICIT UNTIL ZERO BALANCE IS ACHIEVED IN 1991.H.J.Res. 372 · 99th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1985-10-06TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) MOTION TO RECOMMIT HJ RES 372, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET IN ORDER TO TEMPORARILY LIFT THE EXISTING CEILING ON THE DEBT LIMIT, UNTIL OCTOBER 18.99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1985-10-06TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE DOLE, KS) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 372, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RAISE THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, TO REQUIRE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL 1991.99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1985-09-26TO PASS HR 3036, APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986 FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-09-26TO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM) AMENDMENT TO HR 3036, TREASURY APPROPRIATIONS, TO CUT FUNDING FOR DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS BY TWO PERCENT.H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-09-24TO AMEND HR 3036, THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO ADD $1.5 MILLION FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.H.R. 3036 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-08-01TO CONCUR IN THE ADDITIONAL HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S CON RES 32 THE FIRST CONCURRENT BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL 1986, TO SET NON-BINDING SPENDING AND TAXING LEVELS.99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1160, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MILITARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-26TO PASS S 1078, AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL YEARS 1986 FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.S. 1078 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-07-26TO TABLE THE GRASSLEY, IA) AMENDMENT TO S 1078 TO SET UP EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS BILLS FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. GRASSLEY AMENDMENT LATER ACCEPTED BY VOICE VOTE)S. 1078 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-23TO INVOKE CLOTURE THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S 43. (MOTION FAILED; THREEFIFTHS MAJORITY REQUIRED.)S. 43 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-23TO INVOKE CLOTURE THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO MOTION TO CONSIDER S 43, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PRESIDENTIAL LINE-ITEM VETO.S. 43 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-18TO INVOKE CLOTURE THEREBY ENDING DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO CONSIDER S 43, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A PRESIDENTIAL LINE-ITEM VETO BY REQUIRING THAT APPROPRIATIONS BILLS PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS BE ENROLLED AS A SEPARATE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION FOR PRESENTATION TO THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION FAILED; THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY REQUIRED.)S. 43 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-16(CONTINUED) TO AMEND S. 408, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR FISCAL 1986-1988, TO STRIK THE PROVISION REMOVING FARMERS FROM THE SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE LOANS.S. 408 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-06-20TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ) AMENDMENT TO THE KASTEN, WI) AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2577, TO DISCOURAGE ARMS SALES TO JORDAN UNTIL THAT COUNTRY SIGNS A PEACE TREATY WITH ISRAEL.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-20TO AMEND THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 2577, TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL COMMISSION TO STUDY ESPIONAGE.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-19TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2577, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL 1985, TO PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE BILL MAY BE OBLIGATED.H.R. 2577 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1985-06-11TO PASS H.R. 2068, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1986. (THE HOUSE VERSION OF S 1003.)S. 1003 · 99th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1985-05-23TO AMEND S 1160 TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION MUST UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION MUST COME TO CONGRESS FOR AUTHORITY AND FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS TO GO AHEAD WITH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES HEADED FOR A BASE REALIGNMENT OR CLOSURE ACTION.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-03-20TO PASS H.R. 1239, A BILL APPROPRIATING URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985, FOR EMERGENCY FAMINE RELIEF AND RECOVERY IN AFRICA.H.R. 1239 · 99th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-10-05TO TABLE THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT TO TO H. J. RES. 654. 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. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 1598th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1984-10-03TO DETERMINE IF THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES.. 648 IS GERMANE. THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT LIMITS APPROPRIATIONS MADE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IF A CERTAIN REPORT IS NOT MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF THE CONGRESS BY SEPTEMBER 1, 1985. (RULED NOT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-09-27TO DETERMINE IF THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. H. J. RES. 648 MAKES CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (RULED GERMANE)98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-09-25TO PASS H.R. 6028, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6028 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1984-08-08TO PASS H.R. 6040. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-08-08TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040. THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT PRESIDENT (CONTINUED) REAGAN SHOULD WITHDRAW THE RECESS NOMINATION OF MARTHA SEGER TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-08-08TO DETERMINE IF THE PELL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040 IS GERMANE. THE PELL AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT TAIWAN'S FUTURE SHOULD BE SETTLED PEACEFULLY, FREE OF COERCION, AND IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE PEOPLE ON TAIWAN AND CONSISTENT WITH THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS AND WITH THE COMMUNIQUES ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (RULED NOT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-08-08TO AMEND H.R. 6040 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $60 MILLION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-08-08TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040. THE HELMS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CONDEMNING ABORTION AT HOME AND ABROAD AS A GRAVE INJUSTICE AGAINST UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE TO MODIFY THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS FROM THE VIOLENCE OF ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-08-08TO AMEND H.R. 6040 TO DELETE MILITARY ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR EL SALVADOR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1984-08-08TO AMEND H.R. 6040, A BILL MAKING FURTHER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1984. THE DODD AMENDMENT REDUCES THE LEVEL OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1984-08-08TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 12H.R. 5743 · 98th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1984-08-07TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)H.R. 5743 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-08-06TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT (CONTINUED) TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)H.R. 5743 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-07-25TO PASS H.R. 5798, A BILL APPROPRIATING $12.74 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5798 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-07-24TO AMEND H.R. 5798, A BILL APPROPRIATING $12.74 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT URGES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHDRAW THE APPOINTMENT OF ANNE M. BURFORD AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5798 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-07-24TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5798, A BILL APPROPRIATING $12.74 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT URGES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHDRAW THE APPOINTMENT OF ANNE M. BURFORD AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5798 · 98th CongressNayDirection 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 voteDirection not readable
1984-06-28TO PASS H.R. 5712. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 5712 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT: 1) THERE IS NO PLACE IN OUR SOCIETY, NOR IN OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS, FOR HATEFUL, BIGOTED EXPRESSIONS OF ANTI-JEWISH AND RACIST SENTIMENTS SUCH AS THOSE REPORTEDLY BEING MADE BY LOUIS FARRAKHAN, AND ALL SUCH VICIOUS EXPRESSIONS MUST BE (CONTINUED) CONDEMNED, AND 2) THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SENATE IS INSTRUCTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE CHAIRMEN OF THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES TO REQUEST THAT THEY IMMEDIATELY REPUDIATE IN WRITING THE SENTIMENTS AND EXPRESSIONS OF HATRED REPORTEDLY MADE BY MR. FARRAKHAN. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-28TO TABLE THE NICKLES AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5712. THE NICKLES AMENDMENT REDUCES DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN THE BILL BY 4 PERCENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-06-28TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5712. THE HELMS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT: NO FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE TRADE WITH BULGARIA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENDITURES FOR TRADE FAIRS, TRADE SPECIALISTS, AND THE BULGARIAN-U.S. BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE OR ANY OTHER SUCH JOINT BODY; THAT NO FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO PROMOTE TRADE WITH BULGARIA; AND THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT BULGARIA SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN STATE-SPONSORED TERRORISM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 5712 TO STRIKE FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND TO INCREASE THE EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGES BY $11.86 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 5712 TO DELETE FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1984-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 5712 TO PREVENT FUNDS BEING MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ACT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO ISSUE, IMPLEMENT, ADMINISTER, CONDUCT OR ENFORCE ANY ANTITRUST ACTION AGAINST A MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EXCEPT FOR PRIVATE ANTITRUST ACTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-06-28TO AGREE TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5712 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1984-06-28TO AGREE TO A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. H.R. 5712 APPROPRIATES $11.47 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY AND CERTAIN RELATED AGENCIES. THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5712 · 98th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1984-06-21TO AGREE TO AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5753. H.R. 5753 APPROPRIATES $1.55 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT STRIKES HOUSE SUPPORTED LANGUAGE WHICH REDUCES BY 2 PERCENT EACH AMOUNT APPROPRIATED TO SAVE A TOTAL OF $31 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5753 · 98th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1984-06-21TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5653. H.R. 5653 APPROPRIATES $15.37 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT INCREASES BY $5 MILLION THE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SOLAR-THERMAL RESEARCH IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5653 · 98th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1984-06-20TO PASS H.R. 5167, THE HOUSE VERSION OF THE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (THE TEXT OF S. 2723, AS AMENDED, WAS INSERTED INTO THIS BILL.) (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 28S. 2723 · 98th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1984-05-17TO PASS H.R. 4170, A BILL PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE INCREASES, AND REDUCING DEFICITS BY INCLUDING RECONCILIATIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS CAPS FOR DEFENSE AND NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. H.R. 4170 CONTAINS THE TEXT OF H.R. 2163, AS AMENDED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1984-05-17TO AMEND H.R. 2163 TO FURTHER REDUCE DEFICITS BY INCLUDING RECONCILIATIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS CAPS FOR DEFENSE AND NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 27H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressNayFiscal expansion

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