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Floyd Spence

Floyd Spence on Climate & Energy

RepublicanSC

Climate & Energy213 votes · 58.4/100 consistent
Climate actionFossil fuel priority

368 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Climate & Energy. 213 of them counted toward the score above: 101 toward “Climate action” and 112 toward “Fossil fuel priority”.

The other 155 did not count: 149 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 6 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
1990-09-26COASTAL ZONE ACT REAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO PASS HR 4450, COASTAL ZONE ACT REAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT OF THE COASTAL ZONE AND ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF COASTAL ZONE RESOURCES.H.R. 4450 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaClimate action
1990-09-24FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5255, NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991-1993. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5255 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaClimate action
1990-09-24GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1990 — TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4323, GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1990, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT RELATING TO WATER QUALITY IN THE GREAT LAKES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4323 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaClimate action
1990-08-03OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION, RESPONSE, LIABILITY, AND COMPENSATION ACT — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990, TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OIL POLLUTION.H.R. 1465 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaClimate action
1990-05-23CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO PASS HR 3030, CLEAN AIR AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaClimate action
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO MODIFY THE CLEAN FUEL PROVISIONS IN THE BILL.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO REQUIRE THE EPA TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO CONTROL POLLUTION FROM OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS PLATFORMS.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO REQUIRE COMPLETE ELIMINATION OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE CHEMICALS THAT DESTROY THE OZONE LAYER BY MID-2000 AND LESS DESTRUCTIVE TYPES OF CHEMICALS BY THE BEGINNING OF 2020.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO EXTEND THE 5 YEAR/50,000 MILE WARRANTIES ON "MAJOR" AUTO EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES TO 8 YEAR/80,000 MILE WARRANTIES.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE $250 MILLION FOR A "CLEAN AIR EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION ASSISTANCE" PROGRAM TO BE DISBURSED OVER A 5-YEAR PERIOD.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-05-23TO AMEND HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS REQUIRING CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES.H.R. 3030 · 101st Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTSNayClimate action
1990-05-23PROVIDING FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO ADOPT THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.H.Res. 399 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1990-05-23PROVIDING FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 — TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 399, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 3030, CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990, TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.H.Res. 399 · 101st Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1990-03-28DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT — TO PASS HR 3847, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.H.R. 3847 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaClimate action
1990-03-28TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, HR 3847, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, TO ELEVATE THE EPA TO CABINET LEVEL.H.R. 3847 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaClimate action
1990-02-07OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION, RESPONSE, LIABILITY, AND COMPENSATION ACT — TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 1465, OIL-SPILL LIABILITY, TO INSIST UPON INCLUSION IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT OF A REQUIREMENT FOR EQUIPPING NEW AND EXISTING TANK VESSELS WITH DOUBLE BOTTOMS OR DOUBLE HULLS.H.R. 1465 · 101st Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaClimate action
1989-11-09TO PASS HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITATIONS, TO SET LIMITS ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES CAUSED BY OIL SPILLS AND TO ESTABLISH A FUND TO HELP PAY FOR THOSE DAMAGES.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressYeaClimate action
1989-11-09TO AMEND HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMIT, TO CHANGE THE LIABILITY STANDARDS SO THAT LIABILITY LIMITS WOULD NOT APPLY TO SPILLS DUE TO NEGLIGENCE AS OPPOSED TO GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1989-11-08TO AMEND HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITS, TO CHANGE THE LIABILITY STANDARDS SO THAT LIABILITY LIMITS WOULD NOT APPLY TO SPILLS DUE TO NEGLIGENCE AS OPPOSED TO GROSS NEGLIGENCE.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-11-08TO AMEND HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITS, TO PROHIBIT STATE OR LOCAL LIABILITY LIMITS HIGHER THAN THOSE SET IN THIS LEGISLATION.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-11-08TO AMEND HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITS, TO ALLOW A PARTY TO BE ABLE TO SEEK REDRESS UNDER EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW, BUT NOT BOTH.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-11-08TO AMEND HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITS, TO PREVENT FEDERAL LAW FROM PREEMPTING STATE LAWS THAT DEAL WITH OIL SPILL LIABILITY AND RELATED ISSUES.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1989-11-08TO AMEND THE MILLER (D, CA) AMENDMENT TO HR 1465, OIL POLLUTION LIMITS, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS THAT DEALT WITH STATE AUTHORITY AS IT RELATED TO CLEANUPS.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-11-01TO APPROVE H RES 277, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF HR 1465, OIL SPILL DAMAGE.H.R. 1465 · 101st CongressNayDirection not readable
1989-07-19TO PASS HR 1056, FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE ACT, TO CLARIFY FEDERAL FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT.H.R. 1056 · 101st CongressYeaClimate action
1989-07-19TO AMEND HR 1056, FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE ACT, TO STATE THAT THE WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WILL NOT APPLY TO CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS DEALING WITH VIOLATIONS OF A CORRECTIVE NATION.H.R. 1056 · 101st CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1989-07-19TO ADOPT H RES 202, THE RULE TO ALLOW HR 1056, FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE ACT, TO BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 1056 · 101st CongressYeaDirection not readable
1989-06-22TO AMEND FURTHER HR 2655, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO EXEMPT FROM THE CASH ASSISTANCE PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS, COAL AND FERTILIZER.H.R. 2655 · 101st CongressNayClimate action
1988-10-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3515, MEDICAL WASTE TRACKING, TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO DIRECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE REGULATIONS ON INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 3515 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-10-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4211, OCEAN POLLUTION PLANNING REAUTHORIZATION, TO EXTEND THE NATIONAL OCEAN POLLUTION PLANNING ACT OF 1978 FOR THE 1989 AND 1990 FISCAL YEARS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4211 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1988-10-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4210, MARINE PROGRAMS REAUTHORIZATION, TO EXTEND TITLE II OF THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 1972 FOR THE 1989 AND 1990 FISCAL YEARS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4210 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1988-10-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5430, OCEAN DUMPING FEES, TO AMEND THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 1972 TO CREATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO DISCOURAGE OCEAN DUMPING OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5430 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1988-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H J RES 648, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION TO PROTECT BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESIDENT TO PURSUE AN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON PROTECTION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD AND TO REPORT BACK TO CONGRESS IN ONE YEAR ON THE STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.J.Res. 648 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-17TO PASS HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973 DURING FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1987-12-17TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO GIVE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR DISCRETION TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT ON HUMAN LIFE AND SAFETY WHEN EVALUATING FEDERAL PROJECTS.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressNayClimate action
1987-12-17TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO DELAY FOR TWO YEARS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE USE OF TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES BY SHRIMPERS ON OFFSHORE WATERS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressNayClimate action
1987-12-17TO AMEND HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO REMOVE THE LEOPARD DARTER MINNOW FROM THE ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES LIST.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressNayClimate action
1987-12-11TO ADOPT THE RULE H RES 328 TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 1467, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973 FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992.H.R. 1467 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-03TO AMEND H J RES 395, FISCAL 1988 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, TO POSTPONE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST AREAS THAT FAIL TO MEET CLEAN AIR ACT STANDARDS.H.J.Res. 395 · 100th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1987-10-13TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 940, PLASTIC POLLUTION CONTROL, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC AND OTHER MATERIALS AT SEA. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 940 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-06-04TO AMEND HR 2355, EPA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZED FOR ACID DEPOSITION RESEARCH BY $3 MILLION ANNUALLY.H.R. 2355 · 100th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1987-02-03TO PASS, OVER PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO, HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972. VETO OVERRIDDEN; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressYeaClimate action
1987-01-08TO PASS H.R. 1, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972 TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S WATER.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-01-08TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 27, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1972.H.R. 1 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-10-15TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 117 TO H J RES 738, CONCERNING OFFSHORE DRILLING RIGS.H.J.Res. 738 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-10-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1128, A BILL TO AMEND THE CLEAN WATER ACT, CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.S. 1128 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1986-09-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5369, A BILL TO REQUIRE ASBESTOS MANUFACTURERS TO SUBMIT INFORMATION ON THEIR ASBESTOS PRODUCTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF BUILDINGS CONTAINING ASBESTOS TO INSPECT THE BUILDINGS AND TAKE SAMPLES OF ASBESTOS BEFORE COMMENCING CIVIL ACTIONS RELATING TO ASBESTOS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5369 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO PASS HR 2482, A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT AND AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR FISCAL 1987.H.R. 2482 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO AMEND HR 2482, TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDUES OF PESTICIDES ON FOOD PRODUCTS.H.R. 2482 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-19TO AMEND THE ROBERTS (R, KS) AMENDMENT TO HR 2482, TO GIVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO SET UNIFORM PESTICIDE RESIDUE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PESTICIDES, RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE EPA TO ISSUE SUCH STANDARDS.H.R. 2482 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-17TO ADOPT H RES 536, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 2482, A BILL TO AMEND FIFRA (FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT), WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 2482 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-10TO PASS H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-90, WHICH AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE "SUPERFUND" HAZARDOUS-WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 AT A COST OF $10 BILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-12-10AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 WHICH ORDERS THAT COMPANIES PROVIDE TO THE PUBLIC AN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL EMISSIONS THAT ARE KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CAUSES OF CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1985-12-10AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 THAT ALLOWS PERSONS HARMED BY THE RELEASE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES TO BRING LAWSUITS AGAINST THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES IN FEDERAL COURT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1985-12-10AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-1990, WHICH ALTERS THAT BILL TO ELIMINATE PROVISION FOR THE VALUE- ADDED TAX AND TO INCREASES $10 BILLION OVER FIVE YEARS FOR THE HAZARDOUS- WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM THROUGH INCREASED TAXES ON CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS, OIL, AND HAZARDOUS WASTES AND INCREASED GENERAL REVENUES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1985-12-10AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817, THE SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1986-90, WHICH MODIFIES THAT BILL TO DISPENSE WITH THE VALUE-ADDED TAX; TO AUTHORIZE TAX INCREASES ON CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS, CRUDE OIL, HAZARDOUS WASTE, GASOLINE, AND CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES; AND TO CREATE A TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR IMPOSING AN ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE TAX ON CORPORATIONS AFTER A 3-YEAR PERIOD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-12-06AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION THAT ALLOWS EIGHT STATES TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THEIR OWN FUNDS THAT PAY FOR REMOVING OIL SLICKS.H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-12-05AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 THAT REQUIRES COMPANIES TO MAKE AVAILABLE A LIST OF THEIR EMISSIONS OF CHEMICALS THAT ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE OR SUSPECTED OF CAUSING BIRTH DEFECTS, HERITABLE GENETIC MUTATIONS, OR OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-12-05AN AMENDMENT TO H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION THAT EXEMPTS PERSONS FROM LIABILITY FOR THE COSTS OF CLEANING UP AN AREA WITH HAZARDOUS WASTES IF THEY CAN PROVE THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LEAKAGE OF THE WASTES.H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressNayClimate action
1985-12-05TO APPROVE H RES 331 WHICH CONSIDERS H R 2817 SUPERFUND REAUTHORIZATION, A BIL THAT PROVIDES $10 BILLION TO FUND EFFORTS TO CLEAN THE NATION'S WORST ABANDONED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.H.R. 2817 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-22MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 463 NATIONAL TOPSOIL PRESERVATION ACT, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CREATE A CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR TOPSOIL THAT IS THREATENED WITH EROSION FROM MINING, RECLAMATION AND OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 463 · 99th CongressYeaClimate action
1985-07-31THE CONTE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL ELIMINATES $200 MILLION IN FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988 FROM THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY RESERVE. (MOTION FAILED)99th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1985-07-31THE CONTE AMENDMENT TO HR 3011, AS AMENDED BY THE REGULA OHIO SUBSTITUTE TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY RESERVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: $100 MILLION IN FISCAL 1985-86 AND $200 MILLION IN 1987 AND 1988. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COST-SHARING PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3011 · 99th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1985-07-23TO AGREE TO H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-23TO AMEND H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT, TO FREEZE 1986 FUNDING AT THE 1985 LEVEL OF $2.6 BILLION AND LIMIT INCREASES IN FUNDING TO INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL 1987-1990. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-23TO AMEND H R 8, A BILL APPROPRIATING $21 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT, TO ALLOW UP TO 40 LOCALITIES TO DESIGN AND OPERATE THEIR OWN PROGRAMS FOR TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE, PROVIDED THAT THE LOCAL PROJECTS ARE AS EFFICIENT AS EPA PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-08-10TO PASS H.R. 5640, A BILL ENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE CONABLE AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE TAX PROVISIONS ON SEPT. 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-08-10TO AMEND H.R. 5640, A BILL AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE CONABLE AMENDMENT TERMINATES THE TAX PROVISIONS ON SEPT. 30, 1986. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1984-08-10TO AMEND H.R. 5640, A BILL AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANISM TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE EXPOSURE AND IT SETS ASIDE 12 PERCENT OF THE SUPERFUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1984-08-09TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO LIMIT CERTAIN CITIZEN SUITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1984-08-09TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR CITIZEN SUITS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1984-08-09TO AMEND H.R. 5640 TO STRIKE TITLE II LANGUAGE, FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1984-08-09TO AGREE TO H. RES. 570, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 5640 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 5640 AMENDS THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5640 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-06-26TO PASS H.R. 3282, A BILL AMENDING THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S WATERS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3282 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-05-22TO AMEND H.R. 5653, A BILL APPROPRIATING $15.4 BILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1985. THE OTTINGER AMENDMENT REDUCES FUNDING FOR BREEDER REACTOR RESEARCH BY $43 MILLION AND ADDS $33 MILLION FOR SOLAR ENERGY AND NUCLEAR RESEARCH PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5653 · 98th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1984-05-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4595, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985, 1986, AND 1987. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4585 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-02-09TO PASS H.R. 2899, A BILL AUTHORIZING $283.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $297.7 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2899 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1984-02-09TO AGREE TO H. RES. 429, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 2899 IS TO BE CONSIDERED. H.R. 2899 AUTHORIZES $283.5 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 AND $297.7 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2899 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-03TO AMEND H.R. 2867 TO PROVIDE A CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM FOR RULES ISSUED BY THE EPA GOVERNING SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS. THE AMENDMENT HAD BEEN AGREED TO BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (SEE VOTE 451). (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1983-11-03TO AMEND H.R. 2867 TO PROVIDE A CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM FOR RULES ISSUED BY THE EPA GOVERNING SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1983-11-03TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. H.R. 2867 AMENDS THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. THE HUGHES AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AT THE REQUEST OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND ON THE BASIS OF A SHOWING OF NEED, TO DEPUTIZE QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE EPA AS SPECIAL DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHALS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CRIMINAL PROVISIONS IN THE BILL. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaClimate action
1983-10-31TO AGREE TO A JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986. THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT STRIKES PROVISIONS EMPOWERING EPA TO LITIGATE CASES IF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO ACT WITHIN 150 DAYS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1983-09-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1010, A BILL AMENDING THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920 WITH RESPECT TO THE MOVEMENT OF COAL, INCLUDING THE MOVEMENT OF COAL OVER PUBLIC LANDS. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1010 · 98th CongressNayClimate action
1983-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 1010, A BILL AMENDING THE MINERAL LEASING ACT OF 1920 WITH RESPECT TO THE MOVEMENT OF COAL, INCLUDING THE MOVEMENT OF COAL OVER PUBLIC LANDS. THE VENTO AMENDMENT CLARIFIES DOWNSTREAM STATES' WATER RIGHTS AND MANDATES CREATION OF A COMPACT AMONG AFFECTED STATES IN DETERMINING SALE OR DIVERSION OF WATER FOR COAL PIPELINES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1010 · 98th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1983-08-04TO AMEND THE SHELBY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE $484 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. THE SHELBY AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT THEIR WASTE IS HAZARDOUS IF THEY GENERATE LESS THAN 100-KILOGRAMS (OR 220 POUNDS) OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PER MONTH, AND IT EXTENDS THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FROM 24 TO 30 MONTHS FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENRERATORS, AND PROVIDES FOR A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION TO HELP SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO LEARN WHAT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE. THE HILER AMENDMENT PHASES IN THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. UNDER THIS AMENDMENT, THOSE GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE THAT EXCEED 250 KILOGRAMS BUT ARE LESS THAN 1,000 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 270 DAYS TO BEGIN COMPLIANCE. THOSE GENERATORS OF BETWEEN 100 TO 250 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 540 DAYS, AND THOSE GENERATORS OF GREATER THAN 25 KILOGRAMS AND LESS THAN 100 KILOGRAMS WOULD HAVE 810 DAYS TO COMPLY WITH THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1983-08-04TO AMEND THE SHELBY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO AUTHORIZE $484 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1984 THROUGH 1986 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. THE SHELBY AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT THEIR WASTE IS 2300 HAZARDOUS IF THEY GENERATE LESS THAN 100-KILOGRAMS (OR 220 POUNDS) OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PER MONTH, AND IT EXTENDS THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM 24 TO 30 MONTHS FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS, AND PROVIDES FOR A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION TO HELP SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO LEARN WHAT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE. THE FLORIO AMENDMENT REQUIRES SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION THAT THEIR WASTE IS HAZARDOUS AND WHERE THEY ARE DISPOSING IT.H.R. 2867 · 98th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1983-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 3133 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT WITH RESPECT TO ANY AREA FOR FAILURE TO ATTAIN ANY NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD DEADLINE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3133 · 98th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority
1983-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 3133 TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EPA SALARIES, EXPENSES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ABATEMENT, CONTROL, AND COMPLIANCE FROM $1.08 BILLION TO $1.3 BILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3133 · 98th CongressNayFossil fuel priority
1982-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY SUBSTITUTING A ONE-HOUSE RATIFICATION FOR THE BILL'S TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE PROVISION OF A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL OF THE FINAL REPOSITORY SITE SELECTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY REQUIRING THAT ANY MILITARY-ONLY REPOSITORY SITE CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THE CIVILIAN SITES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 3809 BY INCREASING THE PAYMENT TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES FOR MONITORING THE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEST AND EVALUATION SITE FROM 75 PERCENT TO BOTH ENTITIES TO 90 PERCENT FOR THE STATES AND 100 PERCENT FOR INDIAN TRIBES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-12-02TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3809, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT.H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-11-30TO AMEND H.R. 3809 TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY TO SET POPULATION GUIDELINES THAT DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE SURFACE REPOSITORY SITES IN HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-11-30TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DOE REQUIREMENT FOR INTERIM STORAGE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 200 METRIC TONS OF SPENT FUEL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-11-29TO AMEND H.R. 3809 WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT SUBSTITUTES A ONE-HOUSE RATIFICATION FOR THE BILL'S TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE PROVISION OF A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL TO SITING OF INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-11-29TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO DISQUALIFY HIGHLY POPULATED AREAS OR AREAS CONTAINING 1,000 OR MORE PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE FROM CONSIDERATION AS POTENTIAL WASTE SITES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-11-29TO AMEND H.R. 3809 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE'S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL TO SITING OF INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES BE SUSTAINED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF ONE HOUSE OF CONGRESS BEFORE IT COULD BECOME EFFECTIVE INSTEAD OF THE BILL'S REQUIREMENT OF A TWO-HOUSE OVERRIDE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-11-29TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3809, THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1982-09-30TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION H.R. 3809, THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3809 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 6956, FISCAL 1983 HUD APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY EPA TO IMPLEMENT A MANDATORY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6956 · 97th CongressYeaFossil fuel priority

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