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James Ralph Sasser

James Ralph Sasser on Spending & Budget

DemocratTN

Spending & Budget1,210 votes · 92.3/100 consistent
Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

2,117 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 1,210 of them counted toward the score above: 822 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 388 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 907 did not count: 851 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 56 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
1980-09-10TO AMEND H.R. 7590, BY REDUCING BY $200 MILLION CORPS OF ENGINEER FUNDS FOR THE TENNESSEE-TOMBIGMEE WATERWAY PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 38H.R. 7590 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-09-09TO TABLE COHEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7590, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, THAT ELIMINATES FUNDS RELATING TO THE DICKEY-LINCOLN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, MAINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7590 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-07-31TO AMEND S. 2332, DOE AUTHORIZATIONS, BY LIMITING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ACCQUISITION OF A MAJOR FACILITY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR WASTE FROM CIVILIAN NUCLEAR POWERPLANTS UNTIL THE PUBLIC POLICY IS ESTABLISHED. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2332 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-07-02TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7542, SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980 AND BUDGET RECISSION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-06-30TO PASS S. 2885, REVISING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 AND FISCAL YEARS 1981-1983. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2885 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1980-06-30TO AMEND S. 2885, BUDGET RECONCILIATION, BY MAKING THE CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM SAVINGS ON A MULTI-YEAR BASIS AS PART OF THE RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTION. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2885 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-06-30TO AMEND S. 2885, BUDGET RECONCILIATION, BY REQUIRING JOBLESS WORKERS TO ACCEPT "COMPARABLE WORK" AS A CONDITION TO RECEIVING EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2885 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-06-30TO AMEND S. 2885, BUDGET RECONCILIATION, BY ELIMINATING PROVISIONS SUSPENDING STANDARDS FOR TITLE XX AND TITLE IV, FUNDED DAY CARE PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 2885 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1980-06-28TO PASS H.R. 7542. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO TABLE TSONGAS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT RESTORED $39 MILLION TO THE TITLE XX TRAINING PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT DELETED ASSISTANCE TO NICARAGUA. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT DELETED CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF WATER RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO TABLE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT DELETED CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR MOUNT SAINT HELENS DISASTER RELIEF. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 7542 BY BRINGING THE BILL WITHIN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION CEILINGS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-28TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT HEINZ AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542, PROHIBITING THE USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR COUNTING OR REPORTING ILLEGAL ALIENS FOR PURPOSES OF APPORTIONING REPRESENTATIVES OF CONGRESS, IS OUT OF ORDER AS BEING LEGILATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 7542 BY ELIMINATING FUNDS FOR THE TENNESSEE TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY PROJECT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-06-28TO TABLE JOHNSTON MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON RC 268, THE HELM'S AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542. SEE RC 268. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-28TO AMEND H.R. 7542 BY MAKING $1.45 BILLION FROM THE ENERGY SECURITY RESERVE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENERGY AND AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE FUELS FROM ORGANIC MATTER. SEE RC 269. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1980-06-27TO TABLE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT RESTORED $65 MILLION TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS AND REDUCES FUNDS FOR CONSULTANT CONTRACTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33 SENATOR MOYNIHAN, NY ANNOUNCED ON JULY 23, 1980 THAT HE INADVERTENTLY VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE ON THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT. HE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO HAVE HIS VOTE CHANGED IN THE PERMANENT RECORD. HIS VOTE IN OUR FILES HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM "YES" TO "NO", AND THE VOTE TOTALS SHOWN IN THIS CODEBOOK REFLECT THIS CHANGE.H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1980-06-27TO TABLE WEICKER MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 904 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 OF ANY POINTS OF ORDER WHICH COULD BE RAISED UNDER TITLES III AND IV WITH RESPECT TO FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7542. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO TABLE LONG MOTION TO RECONSIDER LONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT EXPRESSED THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON MORTGAGE BONDS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 311 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT. SEE RC 263. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO TABLE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT RESTORED FUNDS FOR PROJECT 76-2-B, TEN MEGAWATT CENTRAL RECEIVER SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT IN CALIFORNIA. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-06-27TO TABLE PRESSLER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 THAT WOULD PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF SOUTH DAKOTA WITH RESPECT TO THE GARRISON UNIT, NORTH DAKOTA. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO AGREE THAT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 IS NOT GERMANE. SEE RC 260. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO TABLE WEICKER POINT OF ORDER THAT COMMITTTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7542 DEALING WITH REVENUE SHARING IS NOT GERMANE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO TABLE BELLMON APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT JUDGED A BELLMON AMENDMENT TO BE LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 7542, SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE RELOCATION FOR THE FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE LOVE CANAL EMERGENCY AREA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7542 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-06-26TO TABLE DOLE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 569, INCREASING AND EXTENDING THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1981, THAT PROVIDED FOR PERMANENT TAX RATE REDUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND INCENTIVES FOR NEW PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1980-06-12TO TABLE HEFLIN AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 307, FIRST BUDGET RESOLUTION, THAT WOULD TRANSFER $100 MILLION IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY FROM FOREIGN AID TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-12TO AMEND H. J. RES. 521 BY REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF 19 AND 20-YEAR-OLD MALES BUT ALLOWING THE REMOVAL OF SELECTIVE SERVICE FROM "DEEP STANDBY" AND IMPROVING ITS COMPUTER CAPABILITY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2996th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-06-11TO AMEND H. J. RES. 521 BY REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO THE STORAGE OF REGISTRATION FORMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 2996th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1980-06-10TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521. SEE RC 180. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2996th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-10TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521 THAT WOULD ALLOW THOSE WHO CONSCIENTIOUSLY OBJECT TO WAR IN ANY FORM TO EXPRESS THAT BELIEF AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. THE NUNN AMENDMENT MAKES THE TIME TO DECLARE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION AT CLASSIFICATION RATHER THAN REGISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 2996th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-06TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 7428, EXTENDING THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980 AND DISAPPROVING THE OIL IMPORT FEE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7428 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-04TO PASS H.R. 7428, EXTENDING THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7428 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-06-04TO AMEND H.R. 7428, PUBLIC DEBT EXTENSION, BY DISAPPROVING THE OIL IMPORT FEE PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7428 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-03TO PASS H. J. RES. 554, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND RESTRICTING EXPENSES FOR OFFICIAL RECEPTION AND REPRESENTATION. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-05-30TO PASS H.R. 7471, A BILL EXTENDING THE PRESENT PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT THROUGH JUNE 5, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7471 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-05-08TO AGREE TO DIVISION I OF BYRD AMENDMENT TO S. CON. RES. 86 WHICH ADVANCES THE DATE, FOR THIS YEAR ONLY, FOR COMPLETION OF ACTION BY CONGRESS ON THE SECOND CONCURRENT BUDGET RESOLUTION FROM SEPTEMBE 15 TO AUGUST 28, 1980. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 2696th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-06TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 86 BY REVISING THE SECOND CONCURRENT BUDGET RESOLUTION AND CUTTING $8.1 BILLION FROM FISCAL 1980 OUTLAYS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2696th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1980-05-01TO PASS H. J. RES. 541, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH MAY 31, 1980 FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1980-03-25TO AGREE TO S. RES. 380, AS AMENDED BY MUSKIE SUBSTITUTES. SEE RC 63. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 380 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal restraint
1980-03-25TO TABLE MUSKIE SUBSTITUTE TO S. RES. 380, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATIVE TO THE FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. THE MUSKIE AMENDMENT EXPRESSED THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET SHALL REPORT A FEDERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1981 WHICH IS BALANCED AND WHICH RESERVES ANY SURPLUS FOR A TAX REDUCTION, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REDUCTIONS, IF ANY, NECESSARY TO REDUCE FEDERAL OUTLAYS FOR FISCAL 1981 BY 21% OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT. (MOTION FAILED)S.Res. 380 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-11-15TO AMEND MAGNUSON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 440, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS THREATENED. (SEE RC (CONTINUED) 410) (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-13TO PASS H.R. 4391, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1980 AND PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS BE USED WHICH WOULD COMMIT THE UNITED STATES TO ONLY ONE BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-11-11TO PASS H.R. 5359, FISCAL 1980 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY DELETING FUNDING EARMARKED FOR THE NAVY'S OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ENSURING THAT FUNDS SPENT DO NOT ELIMINATE OTHER BASING MODES FOR MX MISSILES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ELIMINATING FUNDS FOR THE MX MISSILE AND PROVIDING $20 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNDERWATER MOBILE MINUTEMAN III MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ALLOWING MONEY TO BE SET ASIDE FOR SURPLUS LABOR AREAS IN NONSTRATEGIC PROCUREMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY DELETING FUNDING FOR THE CVN NIMITZ CLASS AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-11-01TO PASS H.R. 4440, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL 1980 APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4440 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-10-22TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4580, FISCAL 1980 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT.H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-18TO PASS H.R. 4930, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES.H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-10-18TO TABLE THE PRESSLER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4930, INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, THAT INCREASES BY APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION FUNDS FOR THE RURAL FIRE PROGRAM AND CONTROL FUND.H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-10-18TO RECONSIDER THE JAVITS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4930, INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, THAT PROVIDES ENERGY FUEL ASSISTANCE FUNDS (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-10-16(CONTINUED) TO AMEND H.R. 4930, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, BY APPROPRIATING $20 BILLION TO INITIATE A SYNTHETIC FUELS PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-10-16TO AMEND H.R. 4930, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, BY REDUCING TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY PROVIDED FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BY $103 MILLION, EXCEPTING ALTERNATIVE FUELS PRODUCTION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-10-16TO AGREE TO THE GERMANENESS OF MAGNUSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4930, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS, THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-15TO AMEND BYRD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4930, INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS RY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FUEL ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-10-15TO AGREE TO THE GERMANENESS OF BYRD AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4930, INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS. (SEE RC 363) (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4930 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-12TO AGREE TO THE HOUSE ABORTION AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 412, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-12(CONTINUED) TO TABLE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 412, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, THAT WOULD ELIMINATE A CONGRESSIONAL PAY RAISE DURING FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-12TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. J. RES. 412, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 1979 FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-10TO PASS H. J. RES. 412, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 1979 FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-10-09TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4473, FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS, THAT RETAINS $825,777,153 FOR THE U.S. SHARE TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4473 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-01TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 402, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1979. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-10-01TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 402, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, THAT WOULD INSURE EQUITABLE CONTINUED RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE IN THE U.S. ON THE AMTRAK SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ROUTES. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-09-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. J. RES. 404, THE BILL MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-09-28TO INSIST ON SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 12, RELATIVE TO LIVEABLE CITIES, TO H.R. 4394, HUD APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4394 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-09-28TO CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4394, HUD APPROPRIATIONS, WITH AN AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO FUNDS FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE THRUST AUGMENTATION.H.R. 4394 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-09-28TO PASS H.R. 5369, PROVIDING FOR A COMBINED PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT OF $879 BILLION THROUGH MAY 31, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5369 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-09-27TO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT AT ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 404, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-24TO INSIST ON SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 137 TO H.R. 4389, RESTRICTING MEDICAID FUNDING OF ABORTIONS TO CASES WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED OR WHERE MEDICALLY NECESSARY, OR CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-24TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 137 TO H.R. 4389 AND ACCEPT THE HOUSE LANGUAGE ON MEDICAID FUNDING OF ABORTIONS, PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-18TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO S. CON. RES. 36 TO REDUCE THE SPENDING TO BE SAVED BY THE RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CASE OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM $1.7 BILLION IN OUTLAYS TO $1.4 BILLION AND IN THE CASE OF THE VETERANS' COMMITTEE FROM $200 MILLION IN OUTLAYS TO $100 MILLION. ALSO, A CEILING IS TO BE SET FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE INTO WHICH ALL APPROPRIATION BILLS FOR 1980 MUST BE FIT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 1696th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-09-18TO AMEND MUSKIE AMENDMENT TO S. CON. RES. 36 TO CONFORM CURRENT APPROPRIATIONS BILLS WITH OUTLAYS IN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION (SEE RC 291). (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 1696th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-10TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 30, REGARDING THE TELLICO DAM, OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO H.R. 4388, A BILL FOR 1980 ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.H.R. 4388 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-06TO PASS H.R. 4393 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-09-06TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4393 (SEE RC 257). (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-06TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4393 (SEE RC 257). (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 4393 BY PLACING A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ABILITY OF THE IRS TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS. SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-06TO AMEND H.R. 4393 BY STRIKING SECTION 614 WHICH PROHIBITS IRS FROM CARRYING OUT PROPOSED REVENUE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-05TO TABLE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4393 THAT RESERVES $500,000 OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION BUDGET TO FACILITATE A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL LAW CONNECTED WITH THE CARTER PEANUT WAREHOUSE IN PLAINS, GEORGIA. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-05TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4393 STRIKING SECTION 102 THAT PROHIBITS EMPLOYEES FROM COMMUNICATING WITH A THIRD PARTY UNLESS THAT PARTY WAS THE ATTORNEY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER CONCERNED. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 14H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-05TO AMEND H.R. 4393, TREASURY/POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT DESIGNED TO WITHHOLD TAX REFUNDS FROM FORMER STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEFAULTED ON THEIR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED LOANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4393 · 96th CongressNayFiscal restraint
1979-08-01TO PASS S. 914, AUTHORIZING APPROXIMATELY $1 BILLION FOR EACH OF THE NEXT FOUR YEARS FOR PROGRAMS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 914 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-31TO AMEND S. 835, FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION, BY STRIKING TITLE III, NATIONAL GROWTH POLICY PROCESS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 835 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-07-27TO PASS H.R. 4394, HUD APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4394 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 4394, HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY REDUCING BY $700 MILLION FUNDS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4394 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-07-27TO PASS H.R. 4580, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISCAL 1980 APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 4580, D.C. APPROPRIATIONS, BY SUBSTITUTING THE LANGUAGE OF THE HOUSE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 4580, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, BY CONFORMING FUNDING OF ABORTIONS IN D.C. TO THOSE FUNDED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 4394, HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY REDUCING BY $684 MILLION FUNDS FOR THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND ALLOTMENT TO THE STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4394 · 96th CongressNayFiscal expansion
1979-07-24TO PASS H.R. 4392, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE, AND THE JUDICIARY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4392 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion
1979-07-24TO AMEND H.R. 4392, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE AND THE JUDICIARY BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURE CENSUS FORMS.(MOTION PASSEDH.R. 4392 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-24TO AMEND H.R. 4392, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE, (CONTINUED) JUSTICE, COMMERCE AND THE JUDICIARY, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO BRING LEGAL ACTION TO REQUIRE THE FORCED BUSING OF STUDENTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4392 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-20TO PASS H.R. 4389. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaFiscal expansion

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