Where they stand
More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightEdward Zorinsky
Their own votesTheir party label (Dem)
1977Today
- Left – right
- −0.10
- Libertarian – authoritarian
- +0.26
Bills they wrote that became law
- 1987-03-20A joint resolution to designate the week of April 5, 1987, through April 11, 1987, as "National Know Your Cholesterol Week".SJRES 65 (100th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 100-13
- 1987-07-10A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on July 27, 1987, and ending on August 2, 1987, as "National Czech American Heritage Week".SJRES 51 (100th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 100-69
- 1985-07-11A bill to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1986.S 822 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and Food · Public Law 99-63
- 1980-03-30An act to extend the Emergency Agricultural Credit Adjustment Act of 1978, and for other purposes.S 2269 (96th Congress) · Agriculture and Food · Public Law 96-220
- 1978-10-30A bill for the relief of Gaspar Louis Sayoc.S 142 (95th Congress) · Private Legislation · Public Law 95-140
Every vote
- YesTO ADOPT S RES 103, A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF CORAZON C. AQUINO.1987-02-19
- YesTO ADOPT S 83, THE NATIONAL APPLIANCE ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT OF 1987, A BILL TO AMEND THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT IN REGARDS TO ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR APPLIANCES.S83 · 1987-02-17
- YesTO ADOPT S RES 94, A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION.1987-02-17
- YesTO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS TO DATE.1987-02-05
- YesTO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT AT ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.1987-02-05
- YesTO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.1987-02-05
- YesTO SUSTAIN A POINT OF ORDER THAT A QUORUM CALL WHICH DELAYS A VOTE ON A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE JOURNAL WHEN A QUORUM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IS OUT OF ORDER SINCE SUCH QUORUM CALLS ARE DILATORY AND IN VIOLATION OF THE INTENT OF S RES 28, THE 99TH CONGRESS RESOLUTION.1987-02-05
- YesTO INSTRUCT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO REQUEST THE ATTENDANCE OF ABSENT SENATORS.1987-02-05
- YesTO ADOPT OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS, UPON RECONSIDERATION. TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATE, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, OVERRODE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO.HR1 · 1987-02-04
- NoTO AMEND THE DIXON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, TO ALLOW URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT GRANT RECIPIENTS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROVIDE MASS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.S387 · 1987-02-04
- YesTO ADOPT S RES 83, A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO THE DIXON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MASS TRANSIT PROGRAMS.S387 · 1987-02-04
- YesTO ADOPT HR 2, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, MASS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, AND THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE REPLACED THE LANGUAGE OF HR 2 FOR THAT IN S 387.S387 · 1987-02-04
- YesTO AMEND IN A PERFECTING NATURE THE DANFORTH, MO AMENDMENT TO S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT LEGISLATION CONCERNING THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IMMEDIATELY BY THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION AND REPORTED BACK TO THE SENATE BY APRIL 1, 1987.S387 · 1987-02-03
- YesTO AMEND S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, TO ALLOW THE STATES TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON RURAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS FROM 55 TO 65 MILES PER HOUR.S387 · 1987-02-03
- YesTO TABLE THE COCHRAN, MS AMENDMENT TO S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE USE OF IMPORTED CEMENT AND CEMENT CLINKER IN THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.S387 · 1987-02-03
- YesTO TABLE THE STAFFORD, VT AMENDMENT TO S 387, THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD ALLOW CASH PAYMENTS FOR BILLBOARD REMOVAL AUTHORIZED BY THE HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION ACT OF 1965, RESTRICT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BILLBOARDS IN AREAS THAT WERE DEEMED ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE, STOP ABUSES OF TREE CUTTING AND VEGETATION REMOVAL ON INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND DELAY REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL AND COMPENSATED NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.S387 · 1987-02-03
- NoTO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACT OUT PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR SOME CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL VETERANS.1987-01-29
- NoTO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE SJ RES 34, THE FEDERAL PAY INCREASE DISAPPROVAL, TO DISAPPROVE THE PAY RAISE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, BUT RETAIN INCREASES FOR OTHER FEDERAL OFFICERS.1987-01-29
- NoTO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE SJ RES 34, THE FEDERAL PAY INCREASE DISAPPROVAL, TO SET HIGHER SALARY LEVELS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, BUT PROHIBIT THEM FROM ACCEPTING HONORARIA.1987-01-29
- YesTO ADOPT HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS, A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM BY THE TRANSFER OF $50 MILLION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.1987-01-29
- NoTO WAIVE THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF THE 1985 BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT, TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HJ RES 102, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. MOTION PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE VOTING AND PRESENT.1987-01-29
- YesTO ADOPT SJ RES 34, THE FEDERAL PAY INCREASE DISAPPROVAL, A RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE PRESIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.1987-01-29
- NoTO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 80, THE SENATE COMMITTEES AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS TO ALL SENATE COMMITTEES BY FIVE PERCENT.S80 · 1987-01-28
- YesTO ADOPT SC RES 8, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE TO PROTEST CONTINUED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE SOVIET UNION.1987-01-21
- NoTO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE TO $12 BILLION FEDERAL AID FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION.HR1 · 1987-01-21
- YesTO ADOPT HR 1, THE CLEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS.HR1 · 1987-01-21
- YesTO ADOPT S RES 31, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONDEMNING THE CONTINUED SOVIET OCCUPATION OF AFGHANISTAN.1987-01-06
- YesTO ADOPT S RES 23, A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A SELECT COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE THAT WOULD INVESTIGATE THE ACTIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE SALE OR SHIPMENT OF ARMS TO IRAN AND THE SUBSEQUENT CHANNELING OF THE PROCEEDS TO INSURGENCY FORCES IN NICARAGUA OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY.1987-01-06
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- Yes(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
- YesTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- Yes(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
- NoTO 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
- NoTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
- YesTO 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
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- 1987-03-20A joint resolution to designate the week of April 5, 1987, through April 11, 1987, as "National Know Your Cholesterol Week".SJRES 65 (100th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 100-13
- 1987-07-10A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on July 27, 1987, and ending on August 2, 1987, as "National Czech American Heritage Week".SJRES 51 (100th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 100-69
- 1987-02-05A bill to provide equitable treatment under the highly-erodible land conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to farmers who produced alfalfa and other multi-year grasses and legumes in a rotation practice during each of the years 1981 through 1985.S 515 (100th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 410 ordered to be reported.
- 1987-01-28A bill to cost-sharing rules of the Missouri National Recreation Area.S 403 (100th Congress) · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLatest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Army Corps of Engineers. Unfavorable.
- 1987-01-21A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to allow a worker to be employed in any non-railroad employment and still qualify for an annuity, subject to current deductions in the tier 1 benefit on account of work and new deduction in the tier 2 benefit if the employment is for his last nonrailroad employer.S 346 (100th Congress) · Labor and EmploymentLatest: Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department.
- 1987-01-14A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to preclude all corporations engaged in farm product processing with gross receipts in excess of $100,000,000 from using cash accounting.S 311 (100th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1986-10-14A resolution relating to the Small Business Administration's "opinion molder" regulation.SRES 507 (99th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.
- 1986-10-10A bill to amend the Tax Reform Act of 1986 by repealing the treatment of certain amounts to or for the benefit of certain institutions of higher education.S 2919 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1986-10-01Wheat Marketing Act of 1986S 2903 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1986-08-15A bill to reinstate the originally authorized lost sharing rules of the Missouri National Recreation River.S 2778 (99th Congress) · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.
- 1986-03-25A bill to provide for the equitable tax treatment of certain foreign expropriation losses.S 2228 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, State Department.
- 1986-03-04A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the current funding levels for Federal law enforcement and related agencies that provide domestic internal security protection from terrorists should be maintained through the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991.SRES 360 (99th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- 1985-11-04A bill to amend section 13(e)(3) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.S 1824 (99th Congress) · Finance and Financial SectorLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
- 1985-08-01A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to maintain and assist the farmer-owned institutions of the Farm Credit System during this period of stress in agriculture.SRES 211 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- 1985-07-18A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that an activity relating to the free distribution of low cost articles by certain nonprofit organizations and veterans' organizations in connection with the solicitation of charitable contributions does not constitute an unrelated trade or business of such organization.S 1458 (99th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
- 1985-05-01Food and Agriculture Act of 1985S 1051 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1714 ordered to be reported.
- 1985-04-03National Commission on Illiteracy ActSJRES 102 (99th Congress) · EducationLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Education.
- 1985-07-11A bill to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1986.S 822 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and Food · Public Law 99-63
- 1985-03-07A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to allow a worker to be employed in any non-railroad employment and still qualify for an annuity, subject to current deductions in the tier 1 benefit on account of work and new deductions in the tier 2 benefit if the employment is for his last nonrailroad employer.S 637 (99th Congress) · Labor and EmploymentLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Labor.
- 1985-02-19Farm Credit Administration Improvement Act of 1985S 466 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Favorable.
- 1985-02-19Emergency Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1985SJRES 49 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- 1985-01-31A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey, without consideration, to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, approximately 160 acres of land within the Nebraska National Forest to be used for the purposes of expanding the Chadron State Park, Nebraska.S 360 (99th Congress) · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLatest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
- 1985-01-31Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Act of 1985S 355 (99th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- 1984-10-03A bill to amend section 2236 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the maximum contribution that may be made by the Federal government toward the cost of construction of an armory by any State.S 3054 (98th Congress) · Armed Forces and National SecurityLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1983-10-27A bill to allow State agencies to continue to elect to use a system of retrospective accounting for the purpose of determining benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, and for other purposes.S 2016 (98th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- 1983-08-03Coin-Operated Phonorecord Player Copyright Act of 1983S 1734 (98th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1042.
- 1983-07-28A joint resolution to establish a Commission on Teacher Education.SJRES 138 (98th Congress) · EducationLatest: Subcommittee on Education. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-943.
- 1983-07-20Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Act of 1984S 1643 (98th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 1983-05-11A resolution disapproving the recommendation of the Study Group on Senate Practices and Procedures to abolish the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.SRES 139 (98th Congress) · CongressLatest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
- 1983-03-17A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to require the Commodity Credit Corporation to pay rates for the storage of grain on farms which is no less than the rates the Corporation pays for storage of grain in commercial storage facilities.S 841 (98th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1983-02-16A bill to authorize the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell corn or other feed grain acquired through price-support operations to persons for conversion into alcohol for use as fuel.S 494 (98th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Production.
- 1983-02-02A bill to permit the importation of leopard skin.S 404 (98th Congress) · Private LegislationLatest: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.
- 1983-01-26A bill for the relief of Kazimiera Chrostek.S 79 (98th Congress) · Private LegislationLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.
- 1983-01-26Emergency Farm Relief Act of 1983S 124 (98th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Subcommittee on Agricultural Credit. Hearings held on Title IV. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-135.
- 1982-10-01Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committees Act of 1982S 3004 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture.
- 1982-09-10A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to require the Commodity Credit Corporation to pay rates for the storage of grain on farms which is no less than the rates the Corporation pays for storage of grain in commercial storage facilities.S 2891 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- 1982-07-29Farm Storage Facility Loan Act of 1982S 2790 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1982-06-10Congressional Retirement Reform Act of 1982S 2618 (97th Congress) · CongressLatest: Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
- 1982-05-26Emergency Farm Relief Act of 1982S 2583 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
- 1981-12-14A bill to authorize the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell corn or other feed grain acquired through price-support operations to persons for conversion into alcohol for use as fuel.S 1952 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research.
- 1981-11-12A bill to designate the building known as the "Lincoln Federal Building and Courthouse" in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Robert V. Denny Federal Building and Courthouse".S 1837 (97th Congress) · Government Operations and PoliticsLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
- 1981-05-05A bill to reform the insanity defense.S 1106 (97th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.
- 1981-05-04Compliance Review Reimbursement ActS 1091 (97th Congress) · EducationLatest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
- 1981-04-09A bill to establish certain price support loan levels and an agricultural export credit sales program in the event of the suspension of export sales of agricultural commodities.S 968 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Foreign Agricultural Policy.
- 1981-04-09A bill to establish a revolving fund to finance short-term export credit sales of United States agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.S 967 (97th Congress) · Foreign Trade and International FinanceLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Foreign Agricultural Policy.
- 1981-03-25Rural Telephone Bank Amendment Act of 1981S 796 (97th Congress) · Agriculture and FoodLatest: Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable.
- 1981-03-25A bill to remove the Soviet grain embargo unless the President takes certain action.S 802 (97th Congress) · Foreign Trade and International FinanceLatest: Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Commerce Department; Agriculture Department.
- 1981-03-03A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code to exempt nonprofit veterans' organizations and nonprofit fraternal organizations from the requirement that certain performance royalties be paid to copyright holders.S 603 (97th Congress) · CommerceLatest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
- 1981-02-05A bill for the relief of Joseph Stephen McNeer.S 406 (97th Congress) · Private LegislationLatest: Committee on Judiciary. Indefinitely postponed action.
- 1981-02-03A bill for the relief of Kazimiera Chrostek.S 365 (97th Congress) · Private LegislationLatest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
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