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Pete Wilson on Trade

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Trade88 votes · 81.6/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

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

139 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 88 of them counted toward the score above: 52 toward “Free trade” and 36 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 51 did not count: 49 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 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
1985-08-01TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1460, A BILL IMPOSING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressNayProtectionist
1985-07-11(CONTINUED) TO PASS H.R. 1460, A BILL TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE APARTHEID POLICIES PRACTISED BY THAT COUNTRY.H.R. 1460 · 99th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-09-20TO PASS H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-09-19TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIED ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE UNFAIR COMPETITION ACT OF 1916 AND THE CLAYTON ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER RELIEF IN THE EVENT OF UNFAIR FOREIGN COMPETITION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-09-18TO AMEND H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIED ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. THE WILSON AMENDMENT EQUALIZES TARIFFS ON CANNED TUNA. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3398 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-04-09TO AMEND THE DOLE MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2163, A BILL MAKING MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TARIFF AND TRADE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE DOLE MODIFIED AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE INCREASES. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT STRIKES SECTION 828 DEALING WITH EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2163 · 98th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO AMEND S. 979 TO PROVIDE 1984 AND 1985 WHEAT ACREAGE REDUCTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS, AND TO STATE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A PROGRAM FOR DROUGHT ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE DODD AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE DODD AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT SANCTITY PROVISION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE PRYOR AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOMINATE TO THE NEXT VACANCY ON THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OF GOVERNORS A PERSON OF DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS OR AGRICULTURE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE ORIGINAL MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT PERMITS CRUDE OIL EXPORTS PURSUANT TO A TREATY. THE MURKOWSKI PERFECTING AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE CRUDE OIL EXPORT PROHIBITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE MELCHER (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 1984 WHEAT ACREAGE LIMITATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1984-03-01TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT PERMITS THE CRUDE OIL EXPORTS PURSUANT TO A TREATY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaProtectionist
1984-02-29TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES A TIME PERIOD FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF MERGERS INVOLVING SUBSTANTIAL ENERGY RESERVE HOLDERS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-02-29TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO S. 979. THE METZENBAUM (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT PREVENTS CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF DOMESTIC PETROLEUM COMPANIES BY MAJOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONCERNS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressYeaFree trade
1984-02-29TO AMEND THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO S. 979 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT. THE DIXON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR EXPORT CONTROLS ON AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. THE HEINZ PERFECTING AMENDMENT STATES THAT THE PRESIDENT COULD ONLY EXTEND THE CONTROLS BEYOND THE 60 DAYS GRANTED BY THE DIXON AMENDMENT IF AT OR PRIOR TO THE END OF A 60-DAY PERIOD HE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS, FIRST, THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE CONTROLS ARE STILL IN EXISTENCE, SECOND, THAT OTHER COUNTRIES ARE COOPERATING WITH THESE CONTROLS OR ARE REASONABLY LIKELY TO COOPERATE WITH THOSE, AND, THIRD, THAT U.S. FARMERS WILL NOT BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THE CONTINUATION OF THE CONTROLS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayProtectionist
1984-02-29TO AMEND S. 979 BY AMENDING THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954. S. 979 AMENDS AND REAUTHORIZES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERA/TION BE REAUTHORIZED BY LAW. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 24S. 979 · 98th CongressNayFree trade
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayProtectionist
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 CongressYeaDirection 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

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Protectionist / Free trade axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.