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Paul Seward Trible Jr.

Paul Seward Trible Jr. on Trade

RepublicanVA

Trade135 votes · 72.6/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

214 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 135 of them counted toward the score above: 49 toward “Free trade” and 86 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 79 did not count: 73 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
1984-02-28TO AMEND H.R. 2336, A BILL PERMITTING PRICE DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO CREDIT CARD SALES TRANSACTIONS. THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT MAKES PERMANENT THE MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2336 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1984-02-28TO AMEND THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 2336 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. S. 979 AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT RESTRICTS FURTHER THE EXPORT OR RETRANSFER OF CERTAIN NUCLEAR COMPONENTS AND THE EXPORT OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY. THE MCCLURE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT EMPHASIZES TWO PROVISIONS IN THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION ACT OF 1978 BY CALLING FOR THE PRESIDENT TO WORK TO EXTEND COVERAGE OF IAEA SAFEGUARDS TO ALL PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES IN NON-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STATES, AND TO WORK WITH OTHER SUPPLIERS TO ADOPT A COMMON POLICY OF COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS. THE SUBSTITUTE ALSO CALLS FOR A REPORT WITHIN 12 MONTHS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-11-18TO AGREE TO H.R. 3391, A BILL EXTENDING THE PROVISION ALLOWING PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS DURING APPEAL, AND EXTENDING SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO WORK DESPITE A SEVERE IMPAIRMENT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3391 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1983-09-23TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 869, A BILL AMENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT OF 1945. THE HELMS AMENDMENT RESTRICTS INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDING TO ANY COUNTRY (CONTINUED) WHICH PRACTICES COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP. (MOTION PASSED)S. 869 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO PASS S. 695. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-08(CONTINUED) TO AMEND S. 695 TO MAKE THE INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE FUND AND THE INCREASED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW EFFECTIVE ONLY THROUGH FISCAL 1984. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-06-08TO AMEND S. 695 TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION BY LAW BEFORE ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY REQUEST OR CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE IMF SHOULD REDUCE THE QUOTA INCREASE AND THE INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW OF ALL OTHER IMF MEMBERS BY 20 PERCENT, AND SHOULD SUBSTITUTE REVENUES FROM PARTIAL SALES OF ITS 103 MILLION OUNCES OF GOLD FOR THAT REDUCTION, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES', IN A MANNER NOT TO DISRUPT THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD MARKET. SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO S.695, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR DIFFICULTIES, FOR WHICH THE IMF AND ITS ECONOMIC POLICIES ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE; THAT, AS A FIRST STEP TOWARD THE RESTORATION OF A STABLE MONETARY SYSTEM, THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HOST AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE MONETARY SYSTEM AS SUGGESTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INVESTIGATE ITS SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS; THAT IN COPING WITH THE CURRENT FINANCIAL CRISIS AND PRIOR TO ANY QUOTA INCREASE, THE IMF SHOULD MAKE FULL USE OF ITS CURRENT ASSETS, INCLUDING ITS GOLD HOLDINGS; THAT THE IMF SHOULD REVISE THE CONDITIONS PLACED ON ITS LOANS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH; AND THAT ANY ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE DURING THE CURRENT CRISIS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, PREFERABLY THROUGH BILATERAL ARRANGEMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT DISCOURAGES U.S. SUPPORT FOR IMF LOANS TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES WHO FAIL TO HOLD INTERNATIONALLY SUPERVISED FREE ELECTIONS OR WHO RESTRICT FREE EMIGRATION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-08TO AMEND THE HELMS MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO S. 695 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE HELMS MODIFIED AMENDMENT CONDITIONS THE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND ON THE ELIMINATION OF PREDATORY EXPORT SUBSIDY PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THE NEW HELMS (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT RETRACTS THE PROVISIONS TO SUSPEND UNITED STATES PARTICPATION IN THE FUND IF DESIRED POLICIES ARE NOT ADOPTED BY THE FUND PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1985. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-08TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE U.S. GOVERNOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND MAY NOT CONSENT TO THE INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE FUND AS LONG AS COMMUNIST NATIONS REMAIN MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1983-06-07TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 695. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT MAKES THE UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMF CONTINGENT ON LOWERING THE SALARIES OF IMF EMPLOYEES TO A SALARY SCALE AT LEVEL IV OF THE EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE, WHICH IS A LITTLE ABOVE THAT OF THE SENATE AND A LITTLE BELOW THAT OF THE HOUSE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-06-07TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 695. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 695 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-07TO AGREE TO S. RES. 146, A MEASURE WAIVING SECTION 402(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 695. S. 695 AMENDS THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR AN INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, AND TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR INCREASED UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE IMF'S GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO BORROW. (MOTION PASSED)S. 695 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-04-21TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S.144, PROVIDING FOR FURTHER RELIEF IN THE EVENT OF UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1983-04-21TO AGREE TO SEN. DOLE'S AMENDMENT (NO.1180) TO THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 144. THE DOLE AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE DOLE-KASTEN-STEVENS COMPROMISE, DELAYING UNTIL 1987 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WITHOLDING TAX WHILE ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE MEASURES ARE TESTED. IF COMPLIANCE WITH TAX-LAWS HAS INCREASED, THE WITHOLDING LAW WOULD NOT GO INTO EFFECT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-21TO TABLE THE LONG AMENDMENT NO.1193 TO KASTEN AMENDMENT NO. 1179 TO DOLE'S MOTION TO RECOMMIT S.144 WITH INSTRUCTIONS. THE LONG AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE NEW WITHOLDING LAW. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO WAIVE TITLES III AND IV OF THE BUDGET ACT AS THESE APPLY TO PENDING AMENDMENTS TO S.144. (SEE ALSO ROLL CALL 59). SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO TABLE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO BAKER MOTION TO WAIVE ANY PROVISIONS OF TITLES III AND IV OF PUBLIC LAW 93-344 (BUDGET ACT) WITH REGARD TO ALL PENDING MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO S.144. THE PENDING AMENDMENTS RELATE TO REPEAL OF WITHOLDING TAXES ON DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST, AND THE BUDGET ACT IS RELEVANT BECAUSE THESE TAXES ARE SEEN AS A WAY OF INCREASING REVENUES. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT MAKES THE WAIVER APPLICABLE TO "ANY OTHER BILL CONSIDERED BY THE SENATE IN THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS." SEE NOTE(S) 3S. 144 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-04-20TO CLOSE DEBATE (INVOKE CLOTURE) ON THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO S.144, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACT. THE KASTEN AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE WITHOLDING FOF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)S. 144 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-04-19TO CLOSE DEBATE (INVOKE CLOTURE) ON THE KASTEN AMENDMENT TO S.144, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACT. THE KASTEN AMENDMENT WOULD REPEAL THE WITHOLDING OF TAX FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)S. 144 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-03-01TO AMEND THE THURMOND AMENDMENT TO S. 47, A BILL IMPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL OCEAN COMMERCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATES. THE THURMOND AMENDMENT MAKES CHANGES IN TARIFF FILING AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. THE STEVENS AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 47 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-17TO PASS H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-12-17TO AMEND H.R. 7397, A BILL PROMOTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FACILITATING EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN REGION. THE DE LUGO AMENDMENT IMPOSES A TARIFF RATE QUOTA ON THE AMOUNT OF BULK RUM THAT COULD ENTER THE UNITED STATES DUTY FREE FROM ELIGIBLE CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7397 · 97th CongressNayFree trade
1982-12-15TO AMEND H.R. 5133, A BILL ESTABLISHING DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT EXEMPTS JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURES FROM REQUIREMENTS IF THE BALANCE OF TRADE DEFICIT WITH JAPAN DECLINED BASED ON THE RATIO OF THE AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS BALANCE OF TRADE TO THE DEFICIT IN GOODS AND SERVICES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5133 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO PASS H.R. 6838 AS AMENDED (SEE ROLL CALL 378). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressNayProtectionist
1982-09-29TO RECOMMIT H.R. 6838, A BILL LIFTING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON THE SOVIET UNION. THE BROOMFIELD MOTION RECOMMMITS H.R. 6838 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT RESCINDS IN 90 DAYS THE EXPORT CONTROLS ON OIL AND GAS TRANSMISSION, REFINING, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY DESTINED FOR THE SOVIET UNION, PROVIDED THAT WITHIN THE 90 DAYS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NOT USING FORCED LABOR ON CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6838 · 97th CongressYeaFree trade
1982-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6867, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE TARIFF AND TRADE CHANGES. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 6867 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J. RES. 287, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION VOLUNTARY CODE ON INFANT FORMULA. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.J.Res. 287 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-05-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 238, TO APPROVE A CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Con.Res. 238 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-12-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 598, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO LIMIT THE IMPORTATION OF AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 598 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-11-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 376, RELATIVE TO JAPAN UNITED STATES TRADE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 376 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-25TO PASS H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-25TO AMEND H.J. RES. 601, IMF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS AND THE DOLLAR EQUIVALENT THEREOF MADE AVAILABLE IN THIS RESOLUTION BY 10%. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-25TO AMEND H. RES. 601, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981, BY STATING IT IS A U.S. POLICY THAT THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUND, OR BE GIVEN OFFICIAL OR OBSERVER STATUS AT A MEETING SPONSORED BY THE FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 601 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF S. 2271, A SENATE PASSED BILL SIMILAR TO H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, AND INSERT THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 7244. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2271 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-18TO PASS H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-09-18TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 367, DISAPPROVING THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO INDIA OF URANIUM FOR THE TARAPUR ATOMIC POWER STATION PURSUANT TO EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION XSNM 1569.H.Con.Res. 367 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, PROHIBITING PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION FROM BECOMING A MEMBER IN THE IMF OR HAVING OBSERVER OR OFFICIAL STATUS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-17TO AMEND H.R. 7244, A BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, RESTRICTING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZED SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE REVENUES OF THE U.S. ARE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE TOTAL OF ITS EXPENDITURES FOR ONE FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 7244 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-07-30TO PASS H. J. RES. 589, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR THE EXPORT IMPORT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 589 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-07-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1916, AUTHORIZING OPERATIONS BY THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 1916 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-05-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-04-17TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 662, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)S. 662 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-03-06TO PASS H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING PAYMENTS TO THE INTER AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, OR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND WHICH EXCEED 90% OF THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL SO LONG AS THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF THE PERSONNEL OF THAT INSTITUTION EXCEED BY 10% OR MORE THE AVERAGE SALARY LEVELS OF PERSONNEL IN COMPARABLE U.S. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM $445 MILLION TO $180 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND H.R. 3829, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE U.S. SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FROM $2.749 BILLION TO $1.650 BILLION, AND REDUCING THE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FROM $700 MILLION TO $600 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1980-03-06TO AMEND THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3829, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE U.S. IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE INTER AMERICAN BANK FOR ANY ASSISTANCE TO ANY NONMEMBER NATION. THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT PROHIBITED FUNDS BEING USED TO AID CUBA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3829 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1980-02-19TO PASS H.R. 2492, TO CORRECTING AN ANOMALY IN THE RATE OF DUTY APPLICABLE TO ARTICLES OF APPAREL IN WHICH FEATHERS OR DOWNS ARE USED AS FILLING AND TO EXTEND UNTIL JUNE 30, 1984 THE DUTY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CRUDE FEATHERS AND DOWNS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2492 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1980-01-24TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 204, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 204 · 96th CongressPresentNot a yea/nay
1979-12-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3352, PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 3352 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-11-14TO PASS H.R. 2727, MODIFING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING QUOTAS ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN MEAT, AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN SUCH QUOTAS CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-11-14TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2727, MEAT IMPORT QUOTAS, BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM ACCESS LEVEL FOR IMPORTED MEAT TO 1.3 BILLION POUNDS. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT INCREASED THE MINIMUM LEVEL FROM 1.2 BILLION TO 1.25 BILLION POUNDS ANNUALLY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2727 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-09-28TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 737, A BILL PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO REGULATE EXPORTS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 737 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-25TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY REMOVING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF ALASKAN CRUDE OIL TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME QUANTITY OF CRUDE OIL IS BEING EXPORTED FROM AN ADJACENT FOREIGN COUNTRY TO THE U.S. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayProtectionist
1979-09-21TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE DORNAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. THE PREYER AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EXPORT LICENSING INFORMATION AND MAKES INFORMATION ON SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AFTER JUNE 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY LIMITING U.S. EXPORTS OF CATTLE HIDES TO REASONABLE LEVELS UNTIL FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WHO HAVE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS RESUME REASONABLE LEVEL OF EXPORTS OR UNTIL SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES BECOME AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC USERS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressNayFree trade
1979-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY ESTABLISHING A PETITION PROCEDURE TO ALLOW USERS OF METALLIC MATERIALS CAPABLE OF BEING RECYCLED TO REQUEST HEARINGS ON THE MONITORING OR CONTROL OF EXPORTS OF SUCH MATERIALS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ACQUISITION OF RECORDS RELATING TO ANY ACTION CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXPORT CONTROLS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R.4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT PARTICULAR ATTENTION BE GIVEN TO THE DIFFICULTY OF DEVISING EFFECTIVE SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT A COUNTRY THAT POSES A THREAT TO U. S. SECURITY FROM DIVERTING CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO MILITARY USE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY STRIKING THE INDEXING PROVISIONS IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING NEW MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES LANGUAGE STATING THAT EXPORT CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED FOR GOODS WHICH WOULD TRANSFER MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO COUNTRIES TO WHICH EXPORTS ARE CONTROLLED AND REQUIRING THAT THE INITIAL LIST OF SUCH TECHNOLOGIES BE COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED BY OCTOBER 1, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-07-25TO AGREE TO H. RES. 317, DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO ROMANIA. (MOTION FAILED)H.Res. 317 · 96th CongressYeaProtectionist
1979-07-23THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4034 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-11TO PASS H.R. 4537, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRADE AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4537 · 96th CongressYeaFree trade
1979-02-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 37, A BILL THAT AMENDS P.L. 96-630 BY REPEALING THE GENERAL SUMMARY PROVISION ON FINANCIAL PRIVACY.(MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)S. 37 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-10-14TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3447, THE BILL STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ECONOMY THROUGH INCREASED FOREIGN SALES OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.S. 3447 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-10-12TO PASS H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 11545, THE MEAT IMPORT ACT OF 1978, BY SETTING THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF MEAT IMPORTS AT 739 MILLION POUNDS PER YEAR RATHER THAN 1.2 BILLION POUNDS PER YEAR.H.R. 11545 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-09-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 10584, THE BILL DESIGNED TO STRENGHTHEN THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH INCREASED SALES ABROAD OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS.H.R. 10584 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8149, THE CUSTOMS PROCEDURAL REFORM AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT.H.R. 8149 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-14TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON H.R. 9214 TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 4 AND 7 OF THE BILL. H.R. 9214 IS THE BILL AMENDING THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT TO AUTHORIZE U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCING FACILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). THE SENATE AMENDMENTS IN QUESTION WOULD INSTRUCT THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMF TO OPPOSE ANY IMF LOANS TO NATIONS PROVIDING AID OR ASSISTANCE TO TERRORISTS, AND WOULD MANDATE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1981.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 5265, THE BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR.H.R. 5265 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-09-08TO PASS H.R. 11711, THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-08TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11711 THAT WOULD EXTEND COVERAGE TO WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 40 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 104 WEEKS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF, AS WELL AS WORKERS THAT HAVE AT LEAST 26 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE 52 WEEKS PRECEDING THEIR LAYOFF. H.R. 11711 IS THE BILL IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS AND FIRMS HURT BY IMPORT COMPETITION.H.R. 11711 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO PASS H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY REQUIRING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE SALE OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR, TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND NUCLEAR PRACTICES OF THE COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRANSACTIONS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT ENDORSE CERTAIN PRINCIPLES OF FAIR AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PROHIBITING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO ANY COUNTRY WHOSE GOVERNMENT HAS ENGAGED IN A CONSISTENT PATTERN OF GROSS VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1978-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 12157, THE BILL AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS. THE LONG (MD) AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM EXTENDING LOANS OR GUARANTEES FOR THE EXPANSION OF A COMMODITY UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE COMMODITY IS NOT IN SURPLUS IN THE UNTITED STATES AND ITS IMPORTATION WOULD NOT THREATEN U.S. FIRMS MANUFACTURING A SIMILAR OR COMPETING PRODUCT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-06-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-28TO ORDER A SECOND ON THE BINGHAM MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12589, THE BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 FOR STUDIES ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON U.S. INVESTMENTS ABROAD.H.R. 12589 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT CREDITS TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITHOUT PRESIDENTIAL CONSENT.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1978-06-02TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FROM PARTICIPATING IN TRANSACTIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-06-02THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-01TO AMEND H.R. 12157 BY PERMITTING THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GUARANTEE, INSURE, OR EXTEND CREDIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SO LONG AS IT IS ALSO GUARANTEEING, INSURING OR EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY COMMUNIST COUNTRY.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-06-01THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12157.H.R. 12157 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-05-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H. RES. 238, THE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD TRY TO OBTAIN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON IMPORTS OF U.S.-PROCESSED FRUITS, JUICES AND VEGETABLES.H.Res. 238 · 95th CongressYeaFree trade
1978-05-22TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 555, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF NONDISCRIMINATORY ("MOST-FAVORED-NATION") TREATMENT OF TRADE WITH THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC.H.Con.Res. 555 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-04-11TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1978.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-24TO PASS H.R. 9179.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179 BY PROHIBITING OPIC FROM OFFERING ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROJECTS EXPANDING THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF CROPS OF PALM OIL, SUGAR OR CITRUS FRUITS FOR EXPORT IN COMPETITION WITH THE SAME U.S. CROPS.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, BY PROHITING OPIC LOANS OR GUARANTEES TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA UNLESS THE HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist
1978-02-23TO PASS H.R. 9214.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayProtectionist
1978-02-23TO AGREE TO A TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9214. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT SETS FORTH THE SALARIES OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. THE NEAL AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL.H.R. 9214 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-11-03TO AMEND H.R. 9179 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST 50% OF ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE OPIC GO TO AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES. H.R. 9179 IS THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressNayFree trade
1977-11-02TO AMEND H.R. 9179, THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRIOR CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF ANY LOANS OR GUARANTEES MADE TO THE NATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF PANAMA.H.R. 9179 · 95th CongressYeaProtectionist

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