Walter Dee Huddleston

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 654 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DEFERRED PAYMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 15

TO TABLE THE MELCHER PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT. THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN THE LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT AND PROVIDES FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEFICIT REDUCTION LEGISLATION PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF ANOTHER INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF IMPUTED INTEREST ACCRUED RULES IN THE CASE OF SALES OF RESIDENCES, FARMS AND REAL PROPERTY USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 15

TO TABLE THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 654, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE FROM $1.573 TRILLION TO $1.824 TRILLION IN THE PUBLIC DEBT. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A MUTUAL AND VERIFIABLE FREEZE AND REDUCTION IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT TO TO H. J. RES. 654. THE TSONGAS AMENDMENT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN THE LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT AND PROVIDES FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEFICIT REDUCTION LEGISLATION PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF ANOTHER INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 15

TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S. 3024, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT MODIFIES APPORTIONMENT FORMULA FOR RESURFACING, RESTORING, REHABILITATING, AND RECONSTRUCTING THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)

TO DETERMINE IF THE ABDNOR AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE ABDNOR AMENDMENT MODIFIES CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 648 TO REDUCE PROPOSED LEVELS OF FUNDING FOR THE MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 648 TO REPEAL LANGUAGE WHICH EXEMPTED CITIES FROM DAMAGES UNDER ANTITRUST LAWS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT STRIKES TITLE II OF THE BILL WHICH DEALS WITH CRIME CONTROL. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE WEICKER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE LANGUAGE WHICH ALLOWS FEDERAL ABORTION FUNDING IN LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS ONLY, TO PERMIT THESE BENEFITS TO GO TO THE VICTIMS OF RAPE OR INCEST. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE PRESSLER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE PRESSLER AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT FOR TURKEY TO RECEIVE GRANT MILITARY ASSISTANCE, THE FORMERLY GREEK-CYPRIOT AREA OF FAMAGUSTA/VAROSHA MUST BE RETURNED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE ZORINSKY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE UNITED STATES SHARE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION (ICC). (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE CHILES PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT. THE PACKWOOD AMENDMENT STRKES LANGUAGE RELATING TO AIRPORT NOISE. THE CHILES PERFECTING AMENDMENT MAKES NOISE COMPLIANCE EXCEPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLORIDA, AND BANGOR, MAINE. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE BIDEN PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE RUDMAN AMENDMENT. THE RUDMAN AMENDMENT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE BIDEN AMENDMENT PREVENTS FUNDS FROM BEING OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES IN WRITING TO CERTAIN COMMITTEES OF THE CONGRESS EITHER (1) THAT THE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR U.S. EMBASSY SECURITY ARE SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECUIRTY AT A LEVEL OF RISK WHICH THE PRESIDENT CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, OR (2) THAT THE FUNDS ARE SUFFICIENT AND THAT ADEQUATE SECURITY AT AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF RISK COULD BE ACHIEVED BY SUCH ADDITIONAL FUNDS AS THE PRESIDENT MAY SPECIFY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 74, A MEASURE ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN IN THEIR STRUGGLE TO BE FREE FROM FOREIGN DOMINATION. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 648 TO PROHIBIT FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO SUPPORT TERRORIST OPERATIONS IN, OVER, OR OFFSHORE FROM THE TERRITORY OF NICARAGUA. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 648 TO RESCIND $9 BILLION FOR THE SYNTHETIC FUELS CORPORATION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO DETERMINE IF THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES.. 648 IS GERMANE. THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT LIMITS APPROPRIATIONS MADE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IF A CERTAIN REPORT IS NOT MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF THE CONGRESS BY SEPTEMBER 1, 1985. (RULED NOT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 648 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL AND RESETTLEMENT OF GUERRILLAS OPPOSING THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO DETERMINE IF THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT AMENDS CHAPTER 44, TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE AND IMPORTATION OF ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION. (RULED NOT GERMANE)

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE MELCHER AMENDMENT PROVIDES INCREASED FUNDING FOR BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO DETERMINE IF THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT CLARIFIES THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS IN LICENSES TO DISTRIBUTE AND SELL TRADEMARKED MALT BEVERAGE PRODUCTS ARE LAWFUL UNDER THE ANTITRUST LAWS. (RULED NONGERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO DETERMINE IF THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS SHALL BE USED TO LEASE ANY OFFSHORE LANDS FOR OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT UNLESS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR LEASES THEM COMPETITIVELY, USING CERTAIN SPECIFIED BIDDING SYSTEMS, WHICH THE SECRETARY DETERMINES WOULD MAXIMIZE COMPETITION. (RULED NONGERMANE)

TO DETERMINE IF THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT PROVIDES LANGUAGE DEALING WITH SUPERFUND. (RULED NONGERMANE)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BAKER MOTION (TO TABLE THE MCCLURE APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING THAT THE BAKER AMENDMENT WAS NONGERMANE) WAS REJECTED. THIS BAKER AMENDMENT RELATES TO SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BAKER MOTION (TO TABLE THE MCCLURE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BAKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 WAS NONGERMANE) WAS REJECTED. THE BAKER AMENDMENT RELATES TO SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

(CONTINUED) TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BAKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 WAS NONGERMANE. THIS BAKER AMENDMENT RELATES TO SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE MCCLURE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BAKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS NONGERMANE. THIS BAKER AMENDMENT RELATES TO GUN CONTROL. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO TABLE THE HATCH APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE BAKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 NONGERMANE. THIS BAKER AMENDMENT PERTAINS TO SCHOOL BUSING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 34

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO DETERMINE IF THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. H. J. RES. 648 MAKES CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. THE BYRD AMENDMENT ADDS A SECTION DEALING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. (RULED GERMANE)

TO PASS H.R. 2838, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS VOLUNTEERING TO PLANT TREE SEEDLINGS ON PUBLIC LANDS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 6028, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BAKER MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 2527, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (MOTION PASSED)

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2527, A BIL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (MOTION PASSED)

TO 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)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 66, A BILL ESTABLISHING RELATIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELEVISION AND RADIO COVERAGE OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3755, A BILL REVISING THE OLD AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PROVISIONS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF BRUCE D. BEAUDIN, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (MOTION PASSED)

TO 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)

TO 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)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BAKER MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. RES. 66, A BILL ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELEVISION AND RADIO COVERAGE OF THE SENATE. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)

TO PASS S. 2851. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33

TO AMEND S. 2851 TO MODIFY THE INSURANCE ACTIVITIES PROHIBITION PORTION OF THE BILL IN ORDER TO PERMIT STATES THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOW BANKS WITHIN THE STATE TO GET INVOLVED IN CERTAIN KINDS OF INSURANCE ACTIVITIES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 33

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 2851. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33

(CONTINUED) TO CLOSE DEBATE ON S. 2851. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 30

TO AMEND S. 2851 TO STRIKE TITLE IV, COMPETITIVE SAVINGS INCENTIVES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 2851. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 33

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 2851, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND DEFINING THE SCOPE OF POWERS FOR DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR HOLDING COMPANIES AND REVISING CERTAIN FEDERAL BANK REGULATIONS. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)

TO AMEND H.R. 5743 TO INCREASE FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT FOOD PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 32

TO TABLE THE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5743 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SUBMIT PLANS FOR DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS OF FAMILY FARMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 32

TO PASS H.R. 5743. (MOTION PASSED SEE NOTE(S) 30

TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION OF JAMES H. WILKINSON III, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF JAMES H. WILKINSON III, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT. (MOTION CONFIRMED)

TO TABLE THE EXON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5743. THE EXON AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THE BILL TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO PRODUCERS FOR THE 1984 AND 1985 CROPS OF WHEAT AND FEED GRAINS BASED ON TARGET PRICE LEVELS THAT ARE LOWER THAN THE LEVELS PRESCRIBED IN THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD ACT OF 1981. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 32

TO AMEND H.R. 5743 WITH A PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL INCENTIVE (CONTINUED) PAYMENTS TO PERSONS WHO PRODUCE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ON HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND. THE MELCHER PERFECTING AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS TO PERSONS WHO PRODUCE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ON HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-13, A CARTAGENA CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT OF THE WIDER CARIBBEAN REGION. (MOTION PASSED)

TO DETERMINE IF THE PELL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040 IS GERMANE. THE PELL AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT TAIWAN'S FUTURE SHOULD BE SETTLED PEACEFULLY, FREE OF COERCION, AND IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE PEOPLE ON TAIWAN AND CONSISTENT WITH THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS AND WITH THE COMMUNIQUES ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (RULED NOT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO AMEND H.R. 6040 TO DELETE MILITARY ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR EL SALVADOR. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040. THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT PRESIDENT (CONTINUED) REAGAN SHOULD WITHDRAW THE RECESS NOMINATION OF MARTHA SEGER TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO AMEND H.R. 6040 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $60 MILLION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO AMEND H.R. 6040, A BILL MAKING FURTHER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1984. THE DODD AMENDMENT REDUCES THE LEVEL OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED. (MOTION FAILED)

TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 12

TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040. THE HELMS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CONDEMNING ABORTION AT HOME AND ABROAD AS A GRAVE INJUSTICE AGAINST UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE TO MODIFY THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS FROM THE VIOLENCE OF ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-6, AN ESTATE AND GIFT TAX CONVENTION WITH THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 6040. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 31

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-8, A TREATY WITH THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND ON THE COOPERATION IN THE EXECUTION OF PENAL SENTENCES. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION PASSED;3/5 REQUIRED)

TO PASS H.R. 4209, A BILL ENHANCING COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO WAIVE SECTION 303(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT (CONTINUED) TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5743. SECTION 303(A) PROHIBITS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE PASSED A FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. H.R. 5743 APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4325, A BILL AMENDING PART D (CHILD SUPPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY) OF TITLE IV OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, TO ASSURE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS S. 1841, A BILL MODIFYING THE FEDERAL ANTITRUST AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS, TO STIMULATE U.S. PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. INDUSTRIES IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CONCUR IN THE BAKER MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 268 TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS AT VARIOUS EXISTING WATER PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS DURING S. 268. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30

TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION OF JAMES H. WILKINSON III, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT. (MOTION FAILED; 3/5 REQUIRED)

TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE BAKER MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO S. 268, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN HYDROLECTRIC POWER PLANTS AT VARIOUS EXISTING WATER PROJECTS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 1904, A BILL EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AND THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM ACT OF 1978. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO S. 268, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN HYDROLECTRIC POWER PLANTS AT VARIOUS EXISTING WATER PROJECTS. THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO CONTRACT AUTHORIZED IN THE BILL SHALL PRESCRIBE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY GENERATED AT HOOVER DAM BEYOND THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1988. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AMEND H.R. 1428 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. H.R. 1428 INVOLVES THE ESTATE OF NELL J. REDFIELD. THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THERE WILL BE A COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE IN SOCIAL SECURITY AND SSI BENEFITS FOR 1985 WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE THREE PERCENT THRESHOLD IS MET. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 2867, A BILL AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT AND AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1985 THROUGH 1989. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 5798, A BILL APPROPRIATING $12.74 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS S. 1668, A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 31, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS RETAINING PRIVATE COUNSEL TO FURNISH COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE CASE OF INDEBTEDNESS TO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)

(CONTINUED) TO AGREE TO THREE AMENDMENTS TO S. 1668 EN BLOC. S. 1668 AMENDS CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 31, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS RETAINING PRIVATE COUNSEL TO FURNISH COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE CASE OF INDEBTEDNESS TO THE UNITED STATES. THE FIRST METZENBAUM AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO RETAIN MORE THAN ONE PRIVATE COUNSEL WITHIN EACH GEOGRAPHICAL AREA WITHIN WHICH A U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HAS JURISDICTION. THE SECOND AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SET LIMITS ON CONTINGENCY FEES BASED ON LOCAL PREVAILING RATES WHICH PRIVATE LAW FIRMS CHARGE FOR COMMERCIAL DEBT CASES. AND THE THIRD AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF CONTRACTS AND FEES SET. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5712. THE HELMS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT: NO FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE TRADE WITH BULGARIA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENDITURES FOR TRADE FAIRS, TRADE SPECIALISTS, AND THE BULGARIAN-U.S. BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE OR ANY OTHER SUCH JOINT BODY; THAT NO FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO PROMOTE TRADE WITH BULGARIA; AND THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT BULGARIA SHOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN STATE-SPONSORED TERRORISM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29

TO AMEND H.R. 5712 TO PREVENT FUNDS BEING MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ACT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO ISSUE, IMPLEMENT, ADMINISTER, CONDUCT OR ENFORCE ANY ANTITRUST ACTION AGAINST A MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EXCEPT FOR PRIVATE ANTITRUST ACTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 29

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-21, A PROTOCOL TO THE TAX CONVENTION (CONTINUED) WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. (MOTION PASSED)

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-24, A CONVENTION ON MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO. (MOTION PASSED)

TO RATIFY TREATY 96-2, A CONVENTION WITH CANADA WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND CAPITAL. (MOTION PASSED)

TO PASS H.R. 5712. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-11, AN ESTATE AND GIFT TAX CONVENTION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF SWEDEN. (MOTION PASSED)

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-4, A SUPPLEMENTARY CONVENTION ON EXTRADITION WITH SWEDEN. (MOTION PASSED)

TO RATIFY TREATY 98-16, AN EXTRADITION TREATY WITH THAILAND. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AGREE TO A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. H.R. 5712 APPROPRIATES $11.47 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985 FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY AND CERTAIN RELATED AGENCIES. THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION. (MOTION FAILED)

TO AMEND H.R. 5172 TO REDUCE BY $1 MILLION THE FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS SHALL BE AWARDED TO THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, OR ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION CONNECTED IN ANY MANNER WITH ANY POLITICAL PARTY OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 29