Where they stand
More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightJames Abdnor
Their own votesTheir party label (GOP)
1973Today
- Left – right
- +0.24
- Libertarian – authoritarian
- +0.26
Bills they wrote that became law
- 1986-10-08A joint resolution designating November 1986 as "National Diabetes Month".SJRES 318 (99th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 99-460
- 1986-03-07A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded in Docket 363 to the Mdewakanton and Mahpekute Eastern or Mississippi Sioux before the United States Court of Claims and Claims Court.S 1349 (99th Congress) · Native Americans · Public Law 99-130
- 1984-10-19A joint resolution to designate November 1984 as "National Diabetes Month".SJRES 299 (98th Congress) · Health · Public Law 98-518
- 1984-10-19An Act pertaining to the inheritance of trust or restricted land on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, North Dakota and South Dakota, and for other purposes.S 2663 (98th Congress) · Native Americans · Public Law 98-513
- 1983-11-03A joint resolution to designate November 1983 as "National Diabetes Month".SJRES 121 (98th Congress) · Health · Public Law 98-145
- 1984-03-22Water Resources Research Act of 1983S 684 (98th Congress) · Water Resources Development · Public Law 98-242
- 1983-11-17A bill to authorize rehabilitation of the Belle Fourche irrigation project, and for other purposes.S 448 (98th Congress) · Water Resources Development · Public Law 98-157
- 1981-12-29A bill to deauthorize several projects within the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers.S 1493 (97th Congress) · Water Resources Development · Public Law 97-128
Every vote
- YesTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 5300, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE PROJECTED DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 BY $11.7 BILLION.HR5300 · 1986-10-17
- YesTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 6, THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES AND THE IMPROVEMENT AND REHABILIATION OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE. AT AN ESTIMATED FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL COST OF $16.5 BILLION.HR6 · 1986-10-17
- YesTO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY) MOTION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE GOLDWATER, AZ) AMENDMENT TO TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, UNTIL DECEMBER 29TH. THE AMENDMENT WOULD BAR ANY FUNDS FOR THE T-46 AIR FORCE TRAINER AIRPLANE.1986-10-17
- NoTO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION TO S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT-CONFERENCE REPORT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S1200 · 1986-10-17
- NoTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT, WHICH WOULD AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, TO EFFECTIVELY CONTROL UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES BY GRANTING AMNESTY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO CAN PROVE THAT THEY ENTERED THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1982, PENALIZING EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS, AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FARM WORKER PROGRAM FOR WESTERN AGRICULTURAL GROWERS.S1200 · 1986-10-17
- NoTO ADOPT SJ RES 429, THE REPORT ON POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE PROVISION OF MILITARY SUPPORT TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT ON POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT BY U.S. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL IN THE PROVISION OF MILITARY SUPPORT BY AMERICAN CITIZENS TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE.1986-10-16
- YesTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1128, THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $19.96 BILLION IN FUNDS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1994 TO CONTROL WATER POLLUTION AND AID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS.S1128 · 1986-10-16
- NoTO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL SELL NOTES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS HELD IN THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 309A OF THE CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS TO REALIZE NET PROCEEDS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NOT LESS THAN $50,000,000.1986-10-16
- NoTO TABLE THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH WOULD REQUIRE 50 PERCENT OF ALL THE MATERIALS AND LABOR USED IN OFF-SHORE DRILLING OPERATIONS BE AMERICAN MADE.1986-10-16
- YesTO TEST THE GERMANENESS OF THE GOLDWATER, AZ) AMENDMENT TH THE ABDNOR, SD) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FUNDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF T-46 TRAINING AIRCRAFT.1986-10-16
- NoTO ADOPT A MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S 1200, THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT-CONFERENCE REPORT. THE WAIVER IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROVISION IN THE BUDGET ACT FOR EXPENDITURES THAT WOULD ENSUE IF THE BILL CREATES A NEW ENTITLEMENT BY GRANTING LEGAL STATUS TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO CAN PROVE THAT THEY ENTERED THE U.S. PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1982.S1200 · 1986-10-16
- No(CONTINUED) TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ADD LANGUAGE TO THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS (RICO) STATUTE.1986-10-16
- NoTO TABLE ABDNOR, SD) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DISCONTINUE FUNDS FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS OR RELATED PROJECTS THAT HAD NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED.1986-10-16
- YesTO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE DOLE MOTION TO CONCUR ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ACT OF 1986. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD AUTHORIZE $1.7 (CONTINUED) BILLION TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING DRUG TRAFFIC, IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. THE DOLE MOTION WOULD MAKE SEVERAL MODEST CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)HR5484 · 1986-10-15
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 98-28, THE CONVENTION OF WETLANDS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO98 · 1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 98-27, INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION ON LETTERS ROGATORY, WITH PROTOCOL. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO98 · 1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 98-9, UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO98 · 1986-10-09
- AbstainedTO ADOPT ARTICLE III, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA. THIS ARTICLE STATES THAT JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE WAS CONVICTED OF TWO FELONY OFFENSES AND SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE BECAUSE OF HIS 1984 CONVICTION FOR TAX FRAUD. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT NOT HAVING VOTED GUILTY, THE SENATE ADJUDGES THAT HARRY E. CLAIBORNE IS NOT GUILTY AS CHARGED IN THIS ARTICLE.)1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 97-12, INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION ON COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION, WITH THREE RESERVATIONS. (TWOTHIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO97 · 1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT ARTICLE I, IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA. STATES THAT JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE WILLFULLY AND KNOWINGLY MADE A FALSE STATEMENT ON HIS 1979 TAX RETURN IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7206(1) OF TITLE 26, UNITED STATES CODE UNDERREPORTING HIS INCOME BY $18,741 IN THAT YEAR. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT HAVING VOTED GUILTY, THE SENATE ADJUDGES THAT HARRY E. CLAIBORNE IS GUILTY AS CHARGED IN THIS ARTICLE.)1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 98-29, REQUEST FOR ADVICE AND CONSENT TO WITHDRAWAL OF A RESERVATION MADE TO THE 1975 PATENT COOPERATION TREATY. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO98 · 1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT ARTICLE II, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA. THIS ARTICLE STATES THAT JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE WILLFULLY AND KNOWINGLY MADE A FALSE STATEMENT ON HIS 1980 TAX RETURN IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7206(1) OF TITLE 26, UNITED STATES CODE UNDERREPORTING HIS INCOME BY $87,912 IN THAT YEAR. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT HAVING VOTED GUILTY, THE SENATE ADJUDGES THAT HARRY E. CLAIBORNE IS GUILTY AS CHARGED IN THIS ARTICLE.)1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT TREATY DOC. NO. 99-11, HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE CIVIL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION, WITH TWO RESERVATIONS. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS ACCEPTED.)TREATYDOCNO99 · 1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT ARTICLE IV, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA. THIS ARTICLE STATES THAT JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE WILLFULLY AND KNOWINGLY FALSIFIED HIS INCOME ON HIS FEDERAL TAX RETURNS FOR 1979 AND 1980, (CONTINUED) BETRAYED THE TRUST OF THE PEOPLE, AND BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY. (TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT HAVING VOTED GUILTY, THE SENATE ADJUDGES THAT HARRY E. CLAIBORNE IS GUILTY AS CHARGED IN THIS ARTICLE.)1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT A MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF JAMES L. MALONE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR TO BELIZE.1986-10-09
- YesTO ADOPT THE DOLE MOTION TO NOT HEAR ADDITIONAL WITNESSES IN THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA.1986-10-08
- NoTO ADOPT A MOTION TO DESIGNATE BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT AS THE STANDARD OF PROOF IN THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL OF JUDGE HARRY E. CLAIBORNE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA, WITH THE SENATE SITTING AS A COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.1986-10-07
- YesTO ADOPT HR 4613, THE FUTURES TRADING ACT OF 1986, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1992. THE BILL WOULD ALSO MODIFY CERTAIN SUGAR QUOTAS AND IMPROVE GRAIN QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXPORTS.HR4613 · 1986-10-06
- YesTO TABLE THE DURENBERGER, MN) AMENDMENT TO HR 4613, THE FUTURES TRADING ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A SECTION OF THE BILL ALLOWING FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO SUPERCEDE STRICTER, STATE STANDARDS FOR THE AMOUNT OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES (CONTINUED) PERMITTED ON FOOD PRODUCTS.HR4613 · 1986-10-06
- YesTO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY ACT.1986-10-03
- YesTO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2005, SUPERFUND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1986, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $8.5 BILLION FOR THE HAZARDOUS-WASTE CLEANUP PROGRAM FOR FISCAL 1987-1991 AND ALSO ESTABLISH A NEW PROGRAM TO CLEAN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT A COST OF $500,000.HR2005 · 1986-10-03
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE WARNER, VA)-TRIBLE, VA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE LEASE OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TO A REGIONAL AUTHORITY.1986-10-03
- YesTO ADOPT HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD MAKE APPROPRIATE $557,732,573,343 FOR PROGRAMS COVERED BY THE 13 REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.1986-10-03
- YesTO SUSTAIN THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT INVOLVED A NEW APPROPRIATION FOR AN UNAUTHORIZED PROGRAM. THE AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $29 MILLION FOR HEALTH PLANNING AND REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT THROUGH UNIFORM PERCENTAGE REDUCTIONS IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.1986-10-03
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DENY STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECIPIENT, FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM, FINANCE OR PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ABORTIONS.1986-10-03
- NoTO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHOULD USE EXISTING STOCKS OF WHEAT AND CORN, AND TO INCREASE DOMESTIC COMMODITY ASSISTANCE TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES TO THE PHILIPPINES, CERTAIN AFRICAN NATIONS, INDIA, AND BANGLADESH.1986-10-03
- NoTO ADOPT THE BYRD, VA)-DOLE AMENDMENT, TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $200,000,000 IN AID FOR THE PHILIPPINES AND REDUCE OTHER FOREIGN AID ACCOUNTS BY AN EQUAL AMOUNT.1986-10-03
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE LEAHY, VT) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO ACCOUNT FOR AMOUNTS BUDGETED AND APPROPRIATED FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR INFLATION.1986-10-02
- No(CONTINUED) TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE BUMPERS, AR) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTORE TO STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE POWER TO PROTECT RATE PAYERS FROM THE COSTS OF ABANDONED OR CANCELLED GENERATING UNITS.1986-10-02
- YesTO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $200,000,000 OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ASSISTANCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES OUT OF FUNDS TRANSFERRED FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN DEMOCRACIES.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HAWKINS, FL) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND (CONTINUED) THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966, PERMITTING 1 PERCENT GROWTH OVER CURRENT SERVICE LEVELS.1986-10-02
- NoTO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SUPPORTS CHILE'S NATIONAL ACCORD FOR THE TRANSITION TO FULL DEMOCRACY.1986-10-02
- YesTO TABLE THE BINGAMAN, NM) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DENY AUTHORITY FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CREDITS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT OF REPAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST.1986-10-02
- YesTO ADOPT A MOTION TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD MODIFY AGRICULTURAL DISASTER PAYMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL SO THAT PAYMENTS WOULD BE IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP OF SURPLUS COMMODITY STOCKS HELD BY THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION AND MAKE COMPARABLE REDUCTIONS IN EMERGENCY DISASTER LOANS ISSUED BY THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO LIMIT THE AGGREGATE VALUE OF THE CERTIFICATES TO $190 MILLION AND TO $100,000 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PRODUCER.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE KASTEN, WI) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT APPROPRIATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES TO (CONTINUED) THE SAME AMOUNT AS PROVIDED BY THE SOVIET UNION UNLESS THE U.N. ADOPTS PROPORTIONAL VOTING, BASED ON THE SIZE OF A NATION'S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, ON BUDGETARY MATTERS.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HEINZ, PA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT UNITED STATES ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER THE ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES, OR PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SUCH DRUGS OR DEVICES, TO AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF SUCH MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN.1986-10-02
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE ABDNOR AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN LOANS MADE BY RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SYSTEMS WITHOUT PENALTY TO THE BORROWERS.1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE GORE, TN) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD AMEND THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 TO PROVIDE FOR SECURITY AND FAIR MARKETING PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN ENCRYPTED SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS.1986-10-02
- YesTO ADOPT, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, HR 4868, THE ANTI-APARTHEID ACT, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT LOANS AND INVESTMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, BAN THE IMPORT OF SOUTH AFRICAN IRON, STEEL, URANIUM, COAL, TEXTILES, SUGAR, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, AND THE EXPORT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO THAT COUNTRY. (A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A VETO).HR4868 · 1986-10-02
- YesTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HARKIN-GRASSLEY, IA) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH WOULD MODIFY THE PAYMENT LIMITATION FOR AGRICULTURAL PRICE SUPPORT PAYMENTS FOR THE 1987 THROUGH 1990 CROP YEARS TO A CAP OF $500,000.1986-10-01
- NoTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE DIXON-GLENN, OH) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PERMIT TENANT MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING.1986-10-01
- NoTO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE DANFORTH, MO) AMENDMENT TO H J RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF EMPLOYEE SENIORITY RIGHTS IN AIRLINE MERGERS AND SIMILIAR TRANSACTIONS.HJRES738 · 1986-10-01
- NoTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DIXON AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD RESTORE $100 MILLION TO THE SUMMER JOB PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW).1986-10-01
- YesTO ADOPT A MOTION TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION LIMITATION OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE BOREN AMENDMENT TO H J RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN CATTLE PRODUCERS, AND INTEREST RATE RELIEF ON AGRICULTURAL LOANS, AND DROUGHT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE UNITED STATES. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE SPENDING ALLOCATION LIMITATION OF THE GRAMM-RUDMAN LAW).HJRES738 · 1986-10-01
- YesTO TABLE THE HATFIELD AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RETAIN CERTAIN ANTITRUST PROVISIONS OF THE BILL AS IT RELATES TO THE BEER INDUSTRY.1986-09-30
- YesTO ADOPT HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT. THE BILL WOULD STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING ILLICIT DRUG CROPS AND IN HALTING INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFIC, WOULD IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, WOULD PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WOULD EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE, THE BILL ALSO INCLUDED SEVERAL UNRELATED PROVISIONS AMONG THEM A REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN U.S. SUGAR QUOTAS, AN EXTENSION OF FEDERAL WELFARE AND HEALTH PROGRAMS TO THE HOMELESS, A PROHIBITION ON "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS, A REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF INFANT FORMULA, ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDAARDS FOR THE LICENSING OF BUS DRIVERS AND COMMERCIAL TRUCKERS, AN EXTENSION OF PRIVACY PROTECTIONS TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND A BAN ON THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF BALLISTIC KNIVES.HR5484 · 1986-09-30
- NoTO ADOPT THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $200,000,000 OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ASSISTANCE FOR THE PHILIPPINES OUT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND. THE AMENDMENT WOULD EXEMPT EGYPT AND ISRAEL FROM ANY CUTS MADE IN ORDER TO FUND THE INCREASED AID (CONTINUED) FOR THE PHILIPPINES.1986-09-29
- NoTO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.HR5484 · 1986-09-27
- NoTO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3838, THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, TO REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES BY REDUCING INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAX RATES, ELIMINATING OR CURTAILING MANY CREDITS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DEDUCTIONS, TAXING CAPITAL GAINS AS ORDINARY INCOME, AND REPEALING THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.HR3838 · 1986-09-27
- YesTO AGREE TO THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INVENTORY ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL TO DETERMINE HOW THEY COULD SUPPORT CIVILIAN DRUG INTERDICTION ACTIVITIES.HR5484 · 1986-09-27
- NoTO ADOPT THE MOYNIHAN-HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, TO DECLARE THAT THE SOVIET ACTION IN IMPRISONING AND FALSELY CHARGING NICHOLAS DANILOFF REFLECTS THE FAILURE OF THE SOVIET UNION TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL CONDUCT AND RAISES PROFOUND DOUBTS ABOUT SOVIET WILLINGNESS TO LIVE UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS UNDER ANY INTERNATIONAL OR BILATERAL AGREEMENT; TO URGE THE PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE FORTHRIGHT DEMANDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF MR. DANILOFF; TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO CONDITION HIS AGREEMENT TO A SUMMIT MEETING WITH SECRETARY GORBACHEV ON THE PROMPT RETURN OF MR. DANILOFF FROM THE SOVIET UNION; TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO ANY NEW ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOVIET UNION, OR ANY NEW TRANSACTIONS UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL MR. DANILOFF HAS BEEN GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL PERMISSION TO DEPART THE SOVIET UNION; AND TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEMAND THAT THE SOVIET UNION REMOVE ITS SPIES FROM ITS UNITED STATES MISSION AND FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT AND TO TAKE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO BRING AN END TO SUCH DIRECT SOVIET VIOLATIONS (CONTINUED) OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER.HR5484 · 1986-09-27
- NoTO TABLE THE MATTINGLY, GA) AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)- BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CERTAIN CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE DRUG OFFENSES.HR5484 · 1986-09-27
- NoTO SUSTAIN A DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH HAD HELD THAT SENATOR HOLLINGS HAD DELIVERED TWO SPEECHES ON THE SAME QUESTION IN THE SAME LEGISLATIVE DAY, AND THAT A THIRD SPEECH WAS NOT IN ORDER.1986-09-25
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S 2760, THE PRODUCT LIABLITY REFORM ACT, TO REGULATE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BY PROVIDING FOR A UNIFORM PRODUCT LIABILITY LAW.S2760 · 1986-09-25
- YesTO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION, TO S 2760, THE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT.S2760 · 1986-09-25
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF S 2760, THE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT.S2760 · 1986-09-25
- YesTO AGREE TO A SECOND MOTION TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF S 2760, THE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT.S2760 · 1986-09-25
- NoTO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE OBLIGATION LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS AND HIGHWAY SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FROM $12.3 BILLION TO $14.2 BILLION IN FISCAL 1988, 1989, AND 1990.S2405 · 1986-09-24
- NoTO TABLE THE COCHRAN, MI)-THURMOND, SC) AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1986, WHICH WOULD APPLY THE BUY AMERICAN PROVISION TO CEMENT AND CEMENT CLINKER USED ON FEDERALLY FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS.S2405 · 1986-09-24
- Yes(CONTINUED) TO ADOPT HR 3129, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1986, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $52 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND $13 BILLION FOR MASS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, AND TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FISCAL 1987-1990.HR3129 · 1986-09-24
- YesTO ADOPT THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO HR 4759, THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH WOULD DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, NOT LATER THAN MARCH 1, 1987, WHETHER AND TO WHAT EXTENT THE DEFENSE FORCES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF PANAMA HAVE VIOLATED THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PANAMANIAN PEOPLE, ARE INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING, OR MONEY LAUNDERING, OR WERE INVOLVED IN THE DEATH OF DR. HUGO SPADAFORA.HR4759 · 1986-09-24
- NoTO TABLE THE ABDNOR, SD) AMENDMENT TO S 2045, THE FUTURES TRADING ACT, WHICH WOULD REMOVE THE APPLICATION OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT TO THE TRADING OF CATTLE.S2045 · 1986-09-24
- YesTO ADOPT THE SYMMS AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION IN THE BILL WHICH ALLOWS STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO REJECT CONTRACT BIDS ON FEDERALLY FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS FROM FIRMS DOING BUSINESS WITH SOUTH AFRICA.S2405 · 1986-09-24
- NoTO TABLE THE KASTEN, WI) MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S 2760, THE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT.S2760 · 1986-09-23
- YesTO ADOPT THE SYMMS AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE MINIMUM FOR APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS- BACON ACT (REQUIRING CONTRACTORS TO PAY THE LOCAL PREVAILING WAGE) FROM $2,000 TO $250,000 FOR FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.S2405 · 1986-09-23
- YesTO TABLE THE INOUYE, HI)-MATSUNAGA, HI) AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, WHICH WOULD EXEMPT THE H-3 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN HAWAII FROM A 1984 INJUNCTION ISSUED ON ENVIRONMENTAL GROUNDS.S2405 · 1986-09-23
- YesTO ADOPT THE SYMMS AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR ON RURAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.S2405 · 1986-09-23
- NoTO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT, WHICH WOULD STATES TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MILES PER HOUR ON RURAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.S2405 · 1986-09-23
- YesTO ADOPT THE HECHT AMENDMENT TO THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 2405, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT. THE HECHT AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW STATES TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT TO 65 MILES PER HOUR ON ANY FEDERALLY FUNDED RURAL HIGHWAY.S2405 · 1986-09-23
- NoTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE QUAYLE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION BY THE CONGRESS OF CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET ACT.)1986-09-19
- NoTO TABLE THE STEVENS, AK) AMENDMENT TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO S2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION OF THE BILL INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY INCOME TAXES FROM 10 TO 25 PERCENT.S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE TRIBLE AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD LEASE THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TO A LOCAL AUTHORITY. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET ACT.)S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO ADOPT S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, TO REDUCE THE PROJECTED FISCAL DEFICIT FOR 1987 BY $13.3 BILLION.S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO INCREASE DEFICIT REDUCTIONS IN S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, TO $13.3 BILLION. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET (CONTINUED) ACT.)S2706 · 1986-09-19
- NoTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE DANFORTHEAGLETON, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF EMPLOYEE SENIORITY RIGHTS IN AIRLINE MERGERS AND SIMILAR TRANSACTIONS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE BUDGET ACT).S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS MATTER LIMITATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 AS IT APPLIES TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCDURES ESTABLISHED IN A SECTION OF S 2706 TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS AGAINST THOSE WHO MAKE FRAUDULENT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS-MATTER LIMITATION OF THE 1985 RECONCILIATION ACT.)S2706 · 1986-09-19
- NoTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS MATTER LIMITATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 AS IT APPLIES TO A SECTION OF S 2706 AFFECTING STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. (A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE EXTRANEOUS-MATTER LIMITATION OF THE 1985 RECONCILIATION ACT.)S2706 · 1986-09-19
- NoTO ADOPT S J RES 412 WHICH WOULD AFFIRM A REPORT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDING $19.4 BILLION IN ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING CUTS TO REDUCE THE 1987 DEFICIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TARGET OF $144 BILLION SET BY THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS ANTI-DEFICIT LAW.1986-09-19
- YesTO AGREE TO A MOTION TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT AS IT APPLIES TO THE KASSEBAUM AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF LIABILITY FOR HARM ARISING OUT OF GENERAL AVIATION ACCIDENTS. (A THREE- FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE TOTAL SENATE IS REQUIRED TO WAIVE THE GERMANENESS REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET ACT).S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO ADOPT THE D'AMATO AMENDMENT TO THE DOMENICI AMENDMENT TO S 2706, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIKE A PROVISION ASSESSING FEES ON THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR FOREIGN DEPOSITS IN U.S. BANKS.S2706 · 1986-09-19
- YesTO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON FURTHER DEBATE OF THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)1986-09-17
- YesTO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF ANTONIN SCALIA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.1986-09-17
- YesTO ADOPT HR 5205, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL APPROPRIATING $10,197,746,569 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.HR5205 · 1986-09-17
- YesTO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES.1986-09-17
- NoTO ADOPT AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 5175, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD REPLACE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT PROHIBITED ANY FEDERAL OR DISTRICT FUNDS FROM BEING USED FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT IN CASES ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WITH LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDS FROM BEING SPENT ON ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM, OR IN CASES OF RAPE AND INCEST.HR5175 · 1986-09-16
- YesTO ADOPT THE MCCLURE AMENDMENT TO THE PROXMIRE, WI)-HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO HR 5234, THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE PROXMIRE-HUMPHREY AMENDMENT WOULD CUT $90 MILLION APPROPRIATED TO BUILD ROADS IN NATIONAL FORESTS AND THE MCCLURE AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE ALL BUT $8 MILLION AND APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $15 MILLION FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR NATIONAL PARKS, WILDLIFE REFUGES AND FORESTS.HR5234 · 1986-09-16
- YesTO ADOPT HR 5234, THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL APPROPRIATING $8,041,481,000 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987.HR5234 · 1986-09-16
- YesTO TABLE THE DOMENICI, NM)-CHILES, FL) AMENDMENT TO HR 5233, THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $56,934,000 TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE II OF THE EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT, AND REDUCE BY $11,000,000 THE AMOUNTS FOR THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.HR5233 · 1986-09-10
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- 1986-08-15Farm Policy Reform Act of 1986S 2767 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1986-08-11A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to remove the application of such Act to the trading of cattle.S 2737 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- 1986-07-23A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase the authorized level of surety bond guarantees.S 2681 (99th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.
- 1986-06-24Farm Mortgage Guarantee Act of 1986S 2589 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable.
- 1986-06-09A concurrent resolution on the Essential Air Service Program.SCONRES 146 (99th Congress) · Transportation and Public WorksLatest: Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
- 1986-05-21A bill entitled the "Workers Freedom of Choice Act".S 2502 (99th Congress) · Labor and EmploymentLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
- 1986-04-22A bill to extend the period for filing a claim for credit or refund of Federal income taxes with respect to certain changes made by the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 with respect to insolvent farmers.S 2350 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department.
- 1986-04-17A bill to protect United States cattlemen from imports of live Canadian cattle, and to require the International Trade Commission to conduct a Section 201 investigation of such imports.S 2336 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1986-04-10A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should take certain actions to minimize the adverse effect of the milk production termination program on beef, pork, and lamb producers, and for other purposes.SRES 379 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1986-10-08A joint resolution designating November 1986 as "National Diabetes Month".SJRES 318 (99th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 99-460
- 1986-03-27A bill to amend chapter 3, sections 202 and 203 of title 3, United States Code, to enhance the security of the White House through the expansion of the United States Secret Service, Uniformed Division security perimeter to include the Treasury Building and grounds, and for other purposes.S 2259 (99th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
- 1986-03-27A bill to settle certain claims arising out of activities on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.S 2260 (99th Congress) · Private LegislationLatest: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- 1986-03-27A concurrent resolution to permit the 1986 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds.SCONRES 123 (99th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Referred to the Committee on Rules.
- 1986-03-20A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Americans are encouraged to consume meat and meat food products.SRES 370 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Production.
- 1986-03-04A bill to provide that any requirement to substantiate a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for business use of a vehicle be based on the regulations in effect before the Tax Reform Act of 1984.S 2136 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Department of the Treasury.
- 1986-02-04A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to provide for an equitable method of establishing farm program payment yields for the 1986 and 1987 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice.S 2042 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1985-12-20A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for the repayment of the tax imposed on fuel in diesel-powered automobiles or light trucks.S 1998 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Energy Department.
- 1985-09-13A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on the Farm Credit System to make recommendations to the Congress.SCONRES 64 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Farm Credit Administration.
- 1985-08-01Water Resources Development Act of 1985S 1567 (99th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
- 1985-08-01An original resolution waiving section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 1567, the Water Resources Development Act of 1985.SRES 208 (99th Congress) · CongressLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
- 1985-08-01An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 1567, The Water Resources Development Act of 1985.SRES 207 (99th Congress) · CongressLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 1985-06-27A bill to provide for a study of the use of unleaded fuel in agricultural machinery, and for other purposes.S 1393 (99th Congress) · Environmental ProtectionLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1986-03-07A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded in Docket 363 to the Mdewakanton and Mahpekute Eastern or Mississippi Sioux before the United States Court of Claims and Claims Court.S 1349 (99th Congress) · Native Americans · Public Law 99-130
- 1985-06-18A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the strengthening of airport and airline security for American air carriers serving points outside the boundaries of the United States.SRES 182 (99th Congress) · Transportation and Public WorksLatest: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
- 1985-05-14A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to integrate the Hilltop and Gray Goose Units into the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, South Dakota.S 1131 (99th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-258.
- 1985-03-07A bill to name the Federal Building located at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C., as the "Ariel Rios Memorial Federal Building".S 653 (99th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
- 1985-03-07A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to eliminate certain ammunition recordkeeping requirements.S 634 (99th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Treasury Department.
- 1985-02-23A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to emergency credit for American farmers.SRES 79 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-0. Record Vote No: 11.
- 1985-01-31Emergency Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1985S 371 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- 1985-01-31Water Resources Development Act of 1985S 366 (99th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered reported an original measure (S.1567) in lieu of this bill.
- 1985-01-22Central South Dakota Water Supply System Act of 1985S 253 (99th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.
- 1985-01-22A bill to limit to the national median family income the amount of farm loss which may be deducted against nonfarm income by high income taxpayers in competition with full-time, family-sized farm operators.S 244 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department.
- 1985-01-22A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the requirement that contemporaneous records be kept to substantiate certain deductions and credits.S 245 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
- 1985-01-22A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Lake Andes-Wagner Unit, South Dakota Pumping Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, South Dakota.S 252 (99th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
- 1985-01-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to modify the application of the imputed interest and interest accrual rules.S 56 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-110.
- 1985-01-03Deficit Reduction ActS 57 (99th Congress) · Economics and Public FinanceLatest: Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee has thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged.
- 1985-01-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an exemption for agricultural vehicles from the requirements of section 280F of such Code (relating to limitation on certain property used for personal purposes).S 36 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department.
- 1984-07-25A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make available the Pick-Sloan Missouri basin program pumping power to the Hilltop and Gray Goose irrigation projects.S 2861 (98th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, Energy Department, OMB.
- 1984-07-17Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1985S 2853 (98th Congress) · Economics and Public FinanceLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 1984-06-29A bill to limit to the national median family income the amount of farm loss which may be deducted against nonfarm income by high income taxpayers in competition with full-time, family-sized farm operators.S 2833 (98th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department.
- 1984-06-28A bill to amend section 483 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that such section shall not apply to certain sales and exchanges of real property located in the United States used as a farm or in a closely held business.S 2822 (98th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department.
- 1984-10-19A joint resolution to designate November 1984 as "National Diabetes Month".SJRES 299 (98th Congress) · Health · Public Law 98-518
- 1984-10-19An Act pertaining to the inheritance of trust or restricted land on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, North Dakota and South Dakota, and for other purposes.S 2663 (98th Congress) · Native Americans · Public Law 98-513
- 1984-04-09A bill to amend section 3056 of title 18, United States Code, to update the authorities of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.S 2544 (98th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
- 1984-04-02Deficit Reduction ActS 2516 (98th Congress) · Economics and Public FinanceLatest: Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977 with instructions that if one committee reports, the other committee has thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged.
- 1984-02-29Impact Aid Authorization Act of 1984S 2378 (98th Congress) · EducationLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
- 1983-11-18A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Lake Andes-Wagner Unit, South Dakota Pumping Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, South Dakota.S 2176 (98th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1983-11-18Central South Dakota Water Supply System Act of 1984S 2189 (98th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1983-08-03Water Resources Development Act of 1983S 1739 (98th Congress) · Water Resources DevelopmentLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 973.
- 1983-07-20An original bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes.S 1646 (98th Congress) · Economics and Public FinanceLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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