Recorded votes

Mike Oxley: votes in the U.S. House, 104th Congress

1995–1996 · Republican · district 4

730Yea544Nay47Did not vote95%With party

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Mike Oxley cast 1,274 votes in the U.S. House, 104th Congress, 1995–1996: 730 Yea and 544 Nay; the record marks them Present or Not Voting on 47 more. On the 856 roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways, Mike Oxley voted with the majority of their own party 95% of the time and against it 40 times.

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Every roll call, 1995–1996

Oldest first. Each date links to the roll call at its source. A bill number links to Congress.gov where the bill's title came from there. "Party" is how most members of Mike Oxley's party voted, shown only where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways; a vote against it is marked.

DateBillTitleActionResultYea–NayVoteParty
Jan 4, 1995(NEWT GINGRICH OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA WAS ELECTED SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVER RICHARD A. GEPHARDT OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.)ELECTION OF SPEAKERFoley228⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jan 4, 1995HRES5RULES OF THE HOUSEOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed232⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Jan 4, 1995HRES5RULES OF THE HOUSEON MOTION TO COMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONSFailed196⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jan 4, 1995HRES5PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 6On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed251⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 101Passed416⁠–⁠12Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 102Passed421⁠–⁠6Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 103Passed355⁠–⁠74Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 104Passed418⁠–⁠13Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 105Passed431⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 106Passed279⁠–⁠152YeaYea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 107Passed430⁠–⁠1Yea
Jan 4, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSON AGREEING TO SEC. 108Passed249⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Jan 5, 1995HRES6ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 104TH CONGRESSCOMMIT TITLE 2 WITH INSTRUCTIONSFailed201⁠–⁠227NayNay
Jan 5, 1995HR1APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCHOn PassagePassed429⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 17, 1995S2Congressional Accountability Act of 1995On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed390⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 18, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LINDER MOTION TO TABLE THE VOLKMER MOTION TO APPEAL A RULING OF THE CHAIR.)TABLE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRPassed214⁠–⁠169YeaYea
Jan 18, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO STRIKE CERTAIN WORDS FROM THE RECORD.)striking words from the recordPassed217⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Jan 18, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE MFUME MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed152⁠–⁠247NayNay
Jan 19, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed218⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jan 19, 1995HRES38PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5; UNFUNDED MANDATE REFORM ACT OF 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed350⁠–⁠71Yea
Jan 20, 1995HR5H.R.5 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- UNFUNDED MANDATE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT CONGRESS NOT IMPOSE ANY FEDERAL MANDATE ON A STATE, INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT TO PAY MATCHING AMOUNTS, UNLESS THE STATE IS PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW FROM REQUIRING, WITHOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONSENT, THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERFORM ACTIVITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH A MANDATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠267NayNay
Jan 20, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE TAYLOR OF MISSISSIPPI EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS RESTRICTING TYPES AND QUANTITIES OF POLLUTANTS THAT MAY BE DISCHARGED INTO U.S. WATERS BY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS, FACTORIES, AND OTHER FACILITIES.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed173⁠–⁠249NayNay
Jan 20, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE TOWNS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INVOLVE INTERSTATE MATTERS WHICH COULD IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF OTHER STATES.)ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOCFailed153⁠–⁠252NayNay
Jan 23, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO AVIATION AND AIRPORT SECURITY.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed169⁠–⁠256NayNay
Jan 23, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE GENE GREEN OF TEXAS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE LICENSING, CONSTRUCTION, OR OPERATION OF NUCLEAR REACTORS, OR THE DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR WASTE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed162⁠–⁠259Not VotingNay
Jan 23, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL MANDATE THAT ESTABLISHES MINIMUM LABOR PROTECTION STANDARDS SUCH AS CHILD LABOR LAWS AND THE MINIMUM WAGE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed161⁠–⁠263NayNay
Jan 23, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL LAW THAT REGULATES THE GENERATION, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, OR DISPOSAL OF TOXIC, HAZARDOUS, OR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed161⁠–⁠263NayNay
Jan 23, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION MAKING IN ORDER THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1995 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK.)Leave for Committees to Sit for Balance of the WeekPassed232⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jan 24, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed278⁠–⁠135YeaYea
Jan 24, 1995HR5(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BECERRA AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT EXCLUDES FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL ANY FEDERAL MANDATES THAT ALLOW DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to416⁠–⁠1Yea
Jan 24, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE KANJORSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL MANDATES THAT REQUIRE STATES TO MAINTAIN A NATIONAL DATABASE FOR TRACKING CHILD MOLESTERS, CHILD ABUSERS, PERSONS CONVICTED OF SEX CRIMES, THOSE UNDER A RESTRAINING ORDER OR THOSE FAILING TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠255NayNay
Jan 24, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL MANDATE THAT PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed161⁠–⁠261Not VotingNay
Jan 24, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE PROVISIONS ANY FEDERAL MANDATE THAT PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed149⁠–⁠275NayNay
Jan 25, 1995HRES44Providing for the consideration of H, Con, Res 17 and H,J, Res. 1; relating to the Balanced Budget AmendmentOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed233⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Jan 25, 1995HRES44(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON CORRECTING AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to253⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Jan 25, 1995HRES44Providing for the consideration of H, Con, Res 17 and H,J, Res. 1; relating to the Balanced Budget AmendmentOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedPassed255⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Jan 25, 1995HCONRES17Relating to Social Security with regards to the Balanced Budget AmendmentOn Agreeing to the resolutionPassed412⁠–⁠18Yea
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1H.J.R.1 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT BALANCED BUDGET (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY REQUIRING THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND OUTLAYS WHICH ARE IN BALANCE; REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT A BALANCED BUDGET; REQUIRING A THREE-FIFTHS VOTE FOR DEFICIT SPENDING, INCREASES IN THE DEBT LIMIT; AND INCREASES IN TAX REVENUES; AND PROVIDING THAT A MAJORITY OF EACH HOUSE CAN WAIVE THE PROVISIONS IN CASE OF WAR OR A SERIOUS MILITARY THREAT AS DECLARED BY LAW.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to253⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1(HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE SIMILAR BALANCED BUDGET PROVISIONS AS THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE EXCEPT WOULD HAVE PERMITTED CONGRESS TO WAIVE THE PROVISIONS BY LAW ANY YEAR FOR WHICH THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIED CONGRESS AND CONGRESS ADOPTED A JOINT RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THAT THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS PROJECTED TO EXCEED FOUR PERCENT, AND WOULD NOT HAVE REQUIRED A SUPERMAJORITY TO RAISE TAXES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed64⁠–⁠363Nay
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1(HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CAPITAL BUDGET AND REQUIRE THAT THE OPERATING BUDGET BE BALANCED; EXEMPT SOCIAL SECURITY FROM BUDGET CALCULATIONS; AND PERMIT CONGRESS TO WAIVE THE BALANCED BUDGET PROVISIONS IN TIMES OF WAR, MILITARY CONFLICT, OR RECESSION AS DECLARED BY LAW.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠291NayNay
Jan 26, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE AND REPORT THE RESOLUTION BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE RESOLVING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN.)Motion to rise and strike the resolving clauseFailed96⁠–⁠331Nay
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND OUTLAYS WHICH BALANCE; REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT A BALANCED BUDGET; EXEMPT SOCIAL SECURITY FROM BALANCED BUDGET CALCULATIONS; AND PROVIDE THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL CONGRESS ADOPTS A SPECIFIC BUDGET PLAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed112⁠–⁠317NayNay
Jan 26, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE AND REPORT THE RESOLUTION BACK TO THE HOUSE.)Motion to RiseFailed79⁠–⁠342Nay
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE BUDGET BE BALANCED BY FISCAL YEAR 2002; EXEMPT SOCIAL SECURITY FROM BALANCED BUDGET CALCULATIONS; AND TO NOT REQUIRE SUPERMAJORITY VOTES FOR TAX OR DEBT LIMIT INCREASES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠296NayNay
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCHAEFER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE SUPERCEDING THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, WHILE PROVIDING SIMILAR BALANCED BUDGET PROVISIONS AS THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, EXCEPT IT DOES NOT REQUIRE A THREE-FIFTHS VOTE TO RAISE TAXES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to293⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United StatesOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed184⁠–⁠247NayNay
Jan 26, 1995HJRES1Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United StatesOn PassagePassed300⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Jan 27, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed310⁠–⁠90Yea
Jan 27, 1995HR5H.R.5 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- UNFUNDED MANDATE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE REJECTED THE KANJORSKI EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INVESTOR PROTECTION; THE SAFE AND SOUND OPERATION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS; FEDERALLY INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS AND CREDIT UNIONS; OR THE DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUNDS THAT ENSURE THE DEPOSITS ON MEMBER ACCOUNTS IN THESE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS OR CREDIT UNIONS.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed154⁠–⁠266NayNay
Jan 27, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE CLAYTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO PROTECT WORKER SAFETY.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed157⁠–⁠262NayNay
Jan 27, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MASCARA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS WOULD NOT APPLY TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠259NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5Unfunded Mandate Reform ActOn motion to Limit DebatePassed233⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jan 30, 1995HR5Unfunded Mandate Reform Actmotion to risePassed237⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jan 30, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE.)Motion to riseFailed159⁠–⁠266NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT TO THE BORSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ADD 5 REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS TO THE LIST OF HEALTH ILLNESSES AFFECTED BY WATER POLLUTION.)on agreeing to the amendmentFailed114⁠–⁠312NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE BORSKI AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ENFORCE OR ESTABLISH LIMITS ON THE INTRODUCTION INTO UNITED STATES WATER OF POLLUTANTS THAT CAUSE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ACUTE EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH, CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL MALFORMATION, REPRODUCTIVE DYSFUNCTIONS, NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, GENETIC MUTATIONS OR OTHER CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH WHICH ARE SERIOUS OR IRREVERSIBLE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed162⁠–⁠263NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT TO THE CLAY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWS AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO PROTECT ADULTS FROM HUNGER OR HOMELESSNESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠285NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE CLAY EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WHO, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, NEED WELFARE ASSISTANCE; OR REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO PROTECTING AGAINST HUNGER OR HOMELESSNESS.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed151⁠–⁠277NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE CLAY EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND DISCOURAGED WORKERS, WHO, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, RECEIVE WELFARE ASSISTANCE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed138⁠–⁠284NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE CLAY EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM EXPOSURE TO DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN SCHOOLS, INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS AND LEAD PAINT.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed127⁠–⁠297NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICAID.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed131⁠–⁠295NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE BECERRA AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION IN THE WORKPLACE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed156⁠–⁠269NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE KANJORSKI AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEDICARE.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed161⁠–⁠266NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY ACT.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed126⁠–⁠296NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE PELOSI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ESTABLISH A MINIMUM WAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠260NayNay
Jan 30, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO LIFE THREATENING PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed109⁠–⁠308NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE FIELDS OF LOUISIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS NOT APPLY TO LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE EDUCATION OR SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed135⁠–⁠282NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISIONS TO TEN DAYS AFTER ENACTMENT, RATHER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1995, AS CURRENTLY PROVIDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠250NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE HALL OF OHIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LOW-INCOME ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS WOULD BE CONSIDERED FEDERAL MANDATES, MAKING LEGISLATION REDUCING THEIR FUNDING SUBJECT TO A POINT OF ORDER AS AN UNFUNDED MANDATE, EVEN IF THOSE PROGRAMS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED IN THE FUTURE, SUCH AS WITH THE INCORPORATION INTO A BLOCK GRANT AS PART OF ANY FORTHCOMING WELFARE REFORM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠289NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE COOLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE WHICH EXEMPTS LEGISLATION REAUTHORIZING EXISTING LAWS FROM POINT OF ORDER PROVISIONS SO LONG AS THAT REAUTHORIZATION DOES NOT INCREASE NET DIRECT COSTS TO STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed146⁠–⁠287YeaYea
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT PROPOSED LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO PREVENT FRAUD AND ABUSE, OR TO INCREASE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF STATE OR LOCAL PROGRAMS, SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS IMPOSING UNFUNDED MANDATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed153⁠–⁠275NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT LEGISLATION AFFECTING ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS IN WHICH STATES PARTICIPATE VOLUNTARILY WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS IMPOSING A FEDERAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANDATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed121⁠–⁠310NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE BEILENSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION CONTAINING UNFUNDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANDATES SO THAT A POINT OF ORDER WOULD APPLY ONLY TO LEGISLATION FOR WHICH THE REQUIRED CBO COST ESTIMATE HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠291NayNay
Jan 31, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE LANGUAGE DEFINING A "FEDERAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANDATE" SO THAT IT WOULD NOT INCLUDE ANY PROVISION WHICH WOULD APPLY AN ENFORCEABLE MANDATE EQUALLY TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION CONTAINING UNFUNDED MANDATES COULD NOT BE INVOKED IN THE CASE OF PROVISIONS THAT APPLY EQUALLY TO THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed143⁠–⁠285NayNay
Feb 1, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (CBO) TO PREPARE A HEALTH CARE IMPACT STATEMENT WHICH WOULD PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE HEALTH CARE COSTS THAT WOULD RESULT IF THE PARTICULAR MANDATE IS NOT ENACTED OR ENFORCED; AND A QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MANDATE BENEFITS INCLUDING BENEFITS TO HUMAN HEALTH, WELFARE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed152⁠–⁠254NayNay
Feb 1, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE BILL WOULD CEASE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 3, 2000, AND THEN WOULD REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL REAUTHORIZATION IN ORDER FOR ITS PROVISIONS TO REMAIN IN EFFECT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed145⁠–⁠283NayNay
Feb 1, 1995HR5(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THE "FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REFORM ACT".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed152⁠–⁠278NayNay
Feb 1, 1995HR5Unfunded Mandate Reform ActOn PassagePassed360⁠–⁠74Yea
Feb 1, 1995HR400Anaktuvuk Pass Land Exchange and Wilderness Redesignation ActOn PassagePassed427⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 2, 1995HR2H.R.2 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- LINE-ITEM VETO ACT (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH FROM THE SCOPE OF THE LINE-ITEM VETO.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed119⁠–⁠309NayNay
Feb 2, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "TARGETED TAX BENEFIT" TO MEAN ANY PROVISION OF A REVENUE ACT WHICH HAS THE PRACTICAL EFFECT OF PROVIDING A BENEFIT IN THE FORM OF A DIFFERENT TREATMENT TO A PARTICULAR TAXPAYER OR A LIMITED CLASS OF TAXPAYERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠231NayNay
Feb 2, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE SKELTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY NOT INCLUDE IN A SPECIAL MESSAGE ANY RESCISSION OF MORE THAN $50 MILLION OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR ANY PROGRAM, PROJECT, OR ACTIVITY WITHIN THE MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed52⁠–⁠362Nay
Feb 2, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE KANJORSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS WILL TERMINATE AFTER FIVE YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed153⁠–⁠258NayNay
Feb 3, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF PROVISIONS IN TAX BILLS THAT THE PRESIDENT CAN PROPOSE BE REPEALED UNDER HIS NEW LINE-ITEM VETO AUTHORITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠243NayNay
Feb 3, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT RESCISSIONS PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT MUST BE VOTED ON BY CONGRESS UNDER EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION PROCEDURES, AND THAT REPEALS OF "TARGETED TAX BENEFITS" PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT ALSO MUST BE VOTED ON BY CONGRESS UNDER EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION PROCEDURES AND WOULD ONLY BECOME EFFECTIVE IF APPROVED BY THE HOUSE AND SENATE.)On agreeing to the amendmentFailed167⁠–⁠246NayNay
Feb 6, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE ORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DEFINE "DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY" TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO FUTURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED IN ADVANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed65⁠–⁠360Nay
Feb 6, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO RESCIND ANY PROVISION WHICH HE DETERMINES WOULD YIELD AT LEAST 20 PERCENT OF ITS BENEFIT TO THE TOP ONE PERCENT OF INCOME EARNERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠280NayNay
Feb 6, 1995HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE STENHOLM AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AMENDING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT OF 1974 TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED RESCISSIONS OF BUDGET AUTHORITY WHICH PASSED THE HOUSE IN 1994; AND, ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE USE OF A LINE-ITEM VETO PROCEDURE OR EXPEDITED RESCISSION PROCEDURES WHEN PROPOSING RESCISSIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS OR VETOES OF TARGETED TAX BENEFITS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠266NayNay
Feb 6, 1995HR2Line Item Veto ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed185⁠–⁠241NayNay
Feb 6, 1995HR2Line Item Veto ActOn PassagePassed294⁠–⁠134YeaYea
Feb 7, 1995HRES57In regard to the financial assistance plan for MexicoOn motion to table the appealPassed288⁠–⁠143YeaYea
Feb 7, 1995HR665Victim Restitution Act of 1995On PassagePassed431⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 7, 1995HR666H.R.666 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EXCLUSIONARY RULE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT AND CODIFY THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION TO SEARCHES AND SEIZURES WITH WARRANTS LATER TO BE FOUND INVALID; AND TO ENACT THE CURRENT LIMITED "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION FOR SEARCHES IN WHICH EVIDENCE WAS NOT EXCLUDED IF IT WAS RETAINED IN A "GOOD FAITH" RELIANCE ON A STATUTE, WHICH WAS LATER HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠291NayNay
Feb 7, 1995HR666(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS APPLYING THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION TO THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE TO WARRANTLESS SEARCHES; AND TO REPLACE IT WITH THE TEXT OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed121⁠–⁠303NayNay
Feb 8, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed346⁠–⁠69Yea
Feb 8, 1995HR666H.R.666 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EXCLUSIONARY RULE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS SEARCHES AND SEIZURES CARRIED OUT BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS FROM A RELAXATION OF THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠198NayNay
Feb 8, 1995HR666(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SEARCHES OR SEIZURES CARRIED OUT BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed103⁠–⁠330NayNay
Feb 8, 1995HR666Exclusionary Rule Reform Act of 1995On PassagePassed289⁠–⁠142YeaYea
Feb 8, 1995HR729H.R.729 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ENCOURAGE STATES TO PROVIDE COMPETENT COUNSEL IN DEATH PENALTY CASES DURING THE INITIAL TRIAL PHASE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed149⁠–⁠282NayNay
Feb 8, 1995HR729(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATE PRISONERS SENTENCED TO DEATH OR TO PRISON TO FILE A SECOND FEDERAL HABEAS PETITION IF IT IS SHOWN, THROUGH NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE, THAT THE PERSON WAS INNOCENT AND PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN ACQUITED HAD THE EVIDENCE BEEN PRESENTED AT TRIAL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed151⁠–⁠280NayNay
Feb 8, 1995HR729(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A RULE OF DEFERENCE TO STATE COURTS SO THAT FEDERAL JUDGES WHO ARE ENTERTAINING HABEAS CORPUS PETITIONS FROM STATE INMATES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE CLAIMANT RECEIVED A FULL AND FAIR ADJUDICATION OF THEIR COMPLAINT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to291⁠–⁠140YeaYea
Feb 8, 1995HR729(HOUSE REJECTED THE FIELDS OF LOUISIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ADD LANGUAGE TO PERMIT JURIES, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE BILL NOW REQUIRES THE DEALTH PENALTY, TO RECOMMEND A SENTENCE OF DEATH OR OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF RELEASE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed139⁠–⁠291NayNay
Feb 8, 1995HR729(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT THE AUTOMATIC STAY OF EXECUTION PROVISIONS WILL TERMINATE UPON COMPLETION OF STATE COURT REVIEW UNLESS THE PETITIONER HAS MADE A SUBSTANTITAL SHOWING OF THE DENIAL OF A FEDERAL RIGHT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to241⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Feb 8, 1995HR729Effective death penalty act of 1995On PassagePassed297⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Feb 9, 1995HR667H.R.667 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- VIOLENT CRIMINAL INCARCERATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHAPMAN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY PRISON GRANT FUNDING, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR THE GENERAL PRISON GRANT PROGRAM AND THE TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM, UNTIL AND UNLESS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CERTIFIES THAT AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT OF STATES MEET TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING REQUIREMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed169⁠–⁠261NayNay
Feb 9, 1995HR667(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT ELIMINATING THE PRISON GRANT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PRISON BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM; CONSOLIDATING THE VIOLENT OFFENDER AND TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING GRANT PROGRAMS INTO A SINGLE PRISON BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT EACH STATE WOULD RECEIVE A PRISON BLOCK GRANT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VIOLENT CRIMES AMONG THE STATES; PROVIDING THAT THE BLOCK GRANT WOULD BE FUNDED AT THE SAME ANNUAL LEVEL AS THE TOTAL STATE FUNDING PROVIDED IN THE 1994 CRIME CONTROL ACT; AND PROVIDING THAT STATES THAT FAILED TO USE THEIR ALLOCATED GRANT FUNDING WITHIN TWO YEARS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REFUND UNUSED MONEYS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR LATER DISTRIBUTION TO STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠251NayNay
Feb 10, 1995HR667(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTOMATIC STAY PROVISION RELATING TO RELIEF LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY INMATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed93⁠–⁠313Nay
Feb 10, 1995HR667(HOUSE REJECTED THE CARDIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $36 MILLION OVER 5 YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION FOR PRISON GRANTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠295NayNay
Feb 10, 1995HR667(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHAPMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE STATES ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH GENERAL AND "TRUTH IN SENTENCING" PRISON GRANTS RATHER THAN EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠248NayNay
Feb 10, 1995HR667(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE BY $2.5 BILLION THE TOTAL FUNDING FOR STATE AND REGIONAL PRISON GRANTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠268NayNay
Feb 10, 1995HR667Violent Criminal Incarceration ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed193⁠–⁠227NayNay
Feb 10, 1995HR667Violent Criminal Incarceration ActOn PassagePassed265⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Feb 10, 1995HR668Criminal Alien Deportation Improvements Act of 1995On PassagePassed380⁠–⁠20Yea
Feb 13, 1995HR728(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF BLOCK GRANTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS OR ROADS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠230NayNay
Feb 13, 1995HR728(HOUSE REJECTED THE MFUME AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO MAKE GRANTS TO STATE AND LOCAL COURTS AND GOVERNMENTS FOR PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE CONTINUING JUDICIAL SUPERVISION OVER OFFENDERS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS WHO ARE NOT VIOLENT OFFENDERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠266NayNay
Feb 13, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.)On ordering the Previous QuestionPassed222⁠–⁠190Not VotingYea
Feb 13, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES HAVE PERMISSION TO SIT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1995, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK DURING PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE.)Committees to Sit during 5 minute Rule for Balance of WeekPassed220⁠–⁠191Not VotingYea
Feb 14, 1995HR728H.R.728 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER $7.5 BILLION FROM THE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE "COPS ON THE BEAT" COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM; AND TRANSFERS THE REMAINING $2.5 BILLION TO LOCAL CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠235NayNay
Feb 14, 1995HR728(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF BLOCK GRANT FUNDING TO PROTECT ABORTION CLINICS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠266NayNay
Feb 14, 1995HR728(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING THE ENHANCEMENT OF SECURITY MEASURES TO INCLUDE ANY FACILITIES OR SURROUNDINGS WHERE A THREAT TO LAW AND ORDER EXISTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed206⁠–⁠225NayNay
Feb 14, 1995HR728(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)On Agreeing to the Committee Substitute as AmendedAgreed to237⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Feb 14, 1995HR728Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed184⁠–⁠247NayNay
Feb 14, 1995HR728Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Act of 1995On PassagePassed238⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Feb 15, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed150⁠–⁠261NayNay
Feb 15, 1995HRES83Providing for the consideration of H.R.7, National Security Revitalization ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed229⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Feb 15, 1995HRES83Providing for the consideration of H.R.7, National Security Revitalization ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed227⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Feb 15, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed134⁠–⁠291NayNay
Feb 15, 1995HR7H.R.7 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL SECURITY REVITALIZATION ACT NATO REVITALIZATION AND EXPANSION ACT OF 1995 (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT NEGOTIATIONS BEARING UPON MISSILE DEFENSES AND/OR THE VIABILITY OF THE ABM TREATY SHOULD BE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE 104TH CONGRESS HAS HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW THIS ISSUE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to320⁠–⁠110YeaYea
Feb 15, 1995HR7(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES AS U.S. POLICY AN ORDER TO PRIORITY FOR MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS BY FIRST, ENSURING OPERATIONAL READINESS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND ACCOMPLISHING PROGRAMMED MODERNIZATION OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS; SECOND, UNDER SUCH MODERNIZATION, FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT AT THE EARLIEST DATE OF MORE EFFECTIVE THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE (TMD) SYSTEMS; AND, THIRD DEVELOPING AS SOON AS FUNDING IS AVAILABLE, A GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF DESTROYING BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to218⁠–⁠212NayNay
Feb 15, 1995HR7(HOUSE REJECTED THE EDWARDS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT SPACE-BASED INTERCEPTORS FROM BEING DEPLOYED AS ANY PART OF A NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.)On agreeing to the Amendment as modifiedFailed206⁠–⁠223NayNay
Feb 15, 1995HR7(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SKELTON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT OF THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS MAY EXCEED THE AMOUNT MADE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL MISSILE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to221⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Feb 15, 1995HR7(HOUSE REJECTED THE MONTGOMERY SUBSTITUTE TO THE SKELTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE AMOUNT OBLIGATED FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT MADE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE ARMED FORCES ARE PROPERLY SIZED, EQUIPPED, HOUSED, AND STRUCTURED AND ARE READY TO CARRY OUT ASSIGNED MISSIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY.)On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedFailed203⁠–⁠225NayNay
Feb 16, 1995HR7(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to211⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Feb 16, 1995HR7(HOUSE REJECTED THE HARMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ABOLISH THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON REVITALIZATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed207⁠–⁠211NayNay
Feb 16, 1995HR7(HOUSE REJECTED THE LEACH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REAFFIRM CONGRESS' POWER TO DECLARE WAR AND THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF; AND TO STRIKE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT A MEMORANDUM ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PLACING UNITED STATES TROOPS UNDER FOREIGN COMMAND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠267NayNay
Feb 16, 1995HR7(HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRICELLI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION MAKING THE NATO PARTICIPATION PROGRAM MANDATORY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠232NayNay
Feb 16, 1995HR7National Security Revitalization ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed197⁠–⁠225NayNay
Feb 16, 1995HR7National Security Revitalization ActOn PassagePassed241⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Feb 21, 1995HRES88Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed230⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Feb 21, 1995HRES88Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Feb 21, 1995HR831H.R.831 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-7, APPROVED 4/11/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE; NARROW THE TAX PREFERENCE FOR SALES OF RADIO, TELEVISION AND CABLE COMPANIES TO MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS; PROVIDE A PHASED-IN TAX DEDUCTION BEGINNING IN 1996 FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH CARE; ENACT PROVISIONS TO TAX CERTAIN ASSETS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO RENOUNCE THEIR U.S. CITIZENSHIP; TIGHTEN THE LIMITATION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) ON PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME; AND MAKE PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME OF $2,500 A YEAR INELIGIBLE FOR THE EITC.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠234NayNay
Feb 21, 1995HR831Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed180⁠–⁠245NayNay
Feb 21, 1995HR831Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn PassagePassed381⁠–⁠44Yea
Feb 22, 1995HRES92Providing for the consideration of H.R. 889; Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed282⁠–⁠144YeaYea
Feb 22, 1995HR889H.R.889 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROVISION MEXICAN DEBT DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-6, APPROVED 4/10/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THE $2.5 BILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION, RESCIND $2.2 BILLION IN PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED DEFENSE FUNDS, AND REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO MAKE THOSE CUTS ACCORDING TO THE SECRETARY'S OWN DETERMINATION OF THE LOWEST PRIORITY DEFENSE PROGRAMS, WHILE PROVIDING FOR 30 DAYS NOTICE BY THE SECRETARY TO, BUT NOT APPROVAL OF, THE CONGRESS FOR SUCH CUTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠260NayNay
Feb 22, 1995HR889Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed163⁠–⁠264NayNay
Feb 22, 1995HR889Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsOn PassagePassed262⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Feb 22, 1995HR830H.R.830 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO OMIT PROVISIONS AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "COLLECTION OF INFORMATION" AND "THE DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES OR THE PUBLIC OF INFORMATION", EFFECTIVELY PRESERVING THE 1990 SUPREME COURT DECISION REGARDING OMB'S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠254NayNay
Feb 22, 1995HR830(HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO "SUNSET" THE MEASURE AFTER FIVE YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠265NayNay
Feb 22, 1995HR830Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995On PassagePassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 23, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed344⁠–⁠61Yea
Feb 23, 1995HRES93Providing for the consideration of H.R. 450; Regulatory Transition Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed252⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Feb 23, 1995HR450H.R.450 BY DELAY (R-TX) -- REGULATORY TRANSITION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE THE MORATORIUM PROSPECTIVE EFFECTIVE ONLY REGARDING REGULATIONS ISSUED AFTER THE BILL'S ENACTMENT; AND SPECIFIES THAT NO PROVISION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE OR REQUIRE ANY ACTION THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed155⁠–⁠271NayNay
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIONS AGENCIES MAKE RELATING TO FOOD AND WATER SAFETY, MEAT AND POULTRY, DRINKING WATER SAFETY, AND THE REGULATION OF IMPORTED FOOD IN LEAD CANS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠249NayNay
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS FROM THE MORATORIUM REGULATORY AIDS THAT PROMOTE BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS IN THE AREAS OF TEXTILE IMPORTS; CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION; TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST CHINA; FCC'S TRANSFER OF SPECTRUM; PERSONAL COMMUNCATIONS SERVICES LICENSES; WIDE-AREA SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO LICENSES; AND IMPROVED TRADING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL EXCHANGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to235⁠–⁠189NayNay
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUBSTANTIVE RULES, INTERPRETATIVE RULES, STATEMENTS OF AGENCY POLICY, OR NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠259NayNay
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT FROM THE MORATORIUM THE FOLLOWING SIX "COMMON SENSE" RULES; PUBLISHED BY THE FEC ON FEBRUARY 9, 1995, GOVERNING PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS; PUBLISHED BY THE INS ON DECEMBER 5, 1994, TO IMPROVE PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSING OF ASYLUM REQUESTS; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON DECEMBER 21, 1994, TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE FOR THE ELDERLY FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 26, 1995, TO ELIMINATE DRUGS FROM FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 12, 1995, TO DESIGNATE URBAN EMPOWERMENT ZONES; PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 3, 1995, TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO VETERANS AFFLICTED WITH GULF WAR SYNDROME; ISSUED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT REQUIRES CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTERS TO REGISTER WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS PART OF A NATION-WIDE DATABASE; AND PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 21, 1994, BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ESTABLISHING A HUNTING SEASON FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠242NayNay
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NORTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT, THAT EXCLUDES FROM ANY RULEMAKING MORATORIUM ON REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIONS THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY STATUTORY RIGHT THAT PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDICAPPED OR DISABILITY STATUS.)On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedAgreed to405⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 23, 1995HR450(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HAYES AMENDMENT THAT EXCLUDES FROM ANY RULEMAKING MORATORIUM ANY REGULATORY PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH OR CONDUCT A RECREATIONAL OR SUBSISTENCE ACTIVITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND CAMPING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to383⁠–⁠34Yea
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TATE AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS FOR SIX MONTHS BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED PERIOD THE REGULATORY MORATORIUM FOR REGULATIONS AFFECTING BUSINESSES WITH 100 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to370⁠–⁠45Yea
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT RULEMAKING ACTIONS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT SAFETY, NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL, AND MINE SAFETY FROM THE MORATORIUM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠228NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE GENE GREEN OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM A REGULATION PROVIDING CLARIFICATIONS SOUGHT BY EMPLOYERS TO REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠241NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO THE MORATORIUM TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUBSTANTIVE RULES, INTERPRETATIVE RULES, STATEMENT OF AGENCY POLICY, OR NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed145⁠–⁠271NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE FATTAH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM ANY RULEMAKING ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠254NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM ANY RULEMAKING ACTIONS BY THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THE SHEEP PROMOTION, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ACT OF 1994.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠253NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450Regulatory Transition Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed172⁠–⁠250NayNay
Feb 24, 1995HR450Regulatory Transition Act of 1995On PassagePassed276⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Feb 27, 1995HRES96Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1022, Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed253⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Feb 27, 1995HR1022H.R.1022 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- RISK ASSESSMENT AND COST-BENEFIT ACT OF 1995 RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNICATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE MAJOR FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES (EXCEPT THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION) TO SET REGULATORY PRIORITIES, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW, BASED ON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RISKS INVOLVED AND THE AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES; REQUIRE AFFECTED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES FOR MAJOR RULES, DEFINING A MAJOR RULE AS ONE WITH COSTS OF $100 MILLION; PREVENT PROVISIONS TO SUPERSEDE EXISTING HEALTH, SAFETY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; REQUIRE THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND REPORT TO CONGRESS ON EACH AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS; SPECIFY THAT NO NEW RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW BE CREATED AND THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES WOULD NOT INVALIDATE ANY RULE; PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THE PROVISIONS CREATE AN OBLIGATION OR BURDEN ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AND REQUIRE THAT AGENCIES PROVIDE FOR INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW OF RISK ASSESSMENTS USED FOR MAJOR REGULATIONS, BUT THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BE BARRED FROM SERVING ON PEER REVIEW PANELS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed174⁠–⁠246NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE PROVISIONS REGARDING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY ACTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠231NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE PEER REVIEW GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PEER REVIEW PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠247NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTON OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A PETITION PROCESS UNDER WHICH AFFECTED BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER PARTIES COULD PETITION FEDERAL AGENCIES TO REVIEW AND REVISE EXISTING REGULATIONS OR PROGRAMS AFFECTING HUMAN HEALTH, SAFETY, OR THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH HAVE COMPLIANCE COSTS EXCEEDING $25 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed206⁠–⁠220YeaYea
Feb 28, 1995HR1022(HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SET FORTH NEW RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR DECISION CRITERIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠238NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT TO THE WALKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE EXCEPTIONS IN WHICH THE COVERAGE OF THIS LEGISLATION WOULD NOT APPLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠263NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed174⁠–⁠250NayNay
Feb 28, 1995HR1022Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActOn PassagePassed286⁠–⁠141YeaYea
Mar 1, 1995HR926H.R.926 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- REGULATORY REFORM AND RELIEF ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE EWING AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS THE FILING DEADLINE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW FROM 180 DAYS TO ONE YEAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠5Yea
Mar 1, 1995HR926(HOUSE REJECTED THE REED AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS PROVISIONS THAT SOUGHT TO DEFINE "MAJOR RULE" AS A RULE THAT WAS LIKELY TO RESULT IN AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AT LEAST $100 MILLION ANNUALLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠266NayNay
Mar 1, 1995HR926(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRES THAT ALL CONTACTS TO AN AGENCY REGARDING RULEMAKING BE DESCRIBED, RECORDED, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to406⁠–⁠23Yea
Mar 1, 1995HR926Regulatory Reform and Relief ActOn PassagePassed415⁠–⁠15Yea
Mar 1, 1995HRES80Requesting the President to submit information to the House of Representatives concerning the Mexican currency crisisOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed407⁠–⁠21Yea
Mar 2, 1995HRES101Providing for the consideration of H.R. 925; Private Property Protection Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed271⁠–⁠151YeaYea
Mar 2, 1995HR925H.R.925 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE REQUIRING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PURCHASE THE PORTION OF A PROPERTY AFFECTED BY AN AGENCY ACTION, AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, IF THE LOSS IN VALUE EXCEEDS 50 PERCENT AND THE OWNER SO REQUESTS; AND LIMITING THE SCOPE OF THE BILL'S COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to301⁠–⁠128YeaYea
Mar 2, 1995HR925(HOUSE REJECTED THE PORTER AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT COMPENSATION NOT BE PAID TO ANY FEDERAL AGENCY THAT HAS PERFORMED A PRIVATE PROPERTY IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE PARTICULAR REGULATION OR OTHER AGENCY ACTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠241NayNay
Mar 2, 1995HR925(HOUSE REJECTED THE GOSS AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FROM A 10 PERCENT TO A 30 PERCENT LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠211NayNay
Mar 2, 1995HR925(HOUSE REJECTED THE WYDEN AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT ANY ACTIVITY LIKELY TO DIMINISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ANY PRIVATE HOMES AND CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "PRIVATE HOME". .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed165⁠–⁠260NayNay
Mar 3, 1995HR925(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FROM 10 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE OF THE ENTIRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed173⁠–⁠252NayNay
Mar 3, 1995HR925(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT INCREASES THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE OF ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM 10 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to338⁠–⁠83Yea
Mar 3, 1995HR925(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION REQUIRING COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO COME OUT OF THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY'S APPROPRIATION FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed127⁠–⁠299NayNay
Mar 3, 1995HR925Private Property Protection Act of 1995On PassagePassed277⁠–⁠148YeaYea
Mar 3, 1995HR9Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed180⁠–⁠239NayNay
Mar 3, 1995HR9Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act of 1995On PassagePassed277⁠–⁠141YeaYea
Mar 6, 1995HR988H.R.988 BY MOORHEAD (R-CA) -- ATTORNEY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES PROVISIONS REGARDING PETITION FOR THE AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES IN CIVIL DIVERSITY LITIGATION AFTER AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to317⁠–⁠89Yea
Mar 6, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE BERMAN AMENDMENT TO THE MCHALE AMENDMENT STRIKING PROVISIONS REGARDING THE AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES IN FEDERAL CIVIL DIVERSITY LITIGATION AFTER AN ORDER OF SETTLEMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠235NayNay
Mar 6, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCHALE AMENDMENT ADDING LANGUAGE PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE LEGAL DETERMINATION OF A FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINT AND PROVIDING THAT, IF A DEFENDANT MAKES A MOTION TO DISMISS A SUIT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT, AND THE COURT FINDS IT TO BE FRIVOLOUS, THE COURT MUST DISMISS THE CLAIM AND AWARD COUNSEL FEES AND LEGAL COSTS TO THE DEFENDANT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed115⁠–⁠306Nay
Mar 6, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT LIMITING THE CONTINGENCY FEES ATTORNEYS CAN RECEIVE (WHEN A QUALIFYING SETTLEMENT OFFER IS MADE AND ACCEPTED) TO THE LESSER OF THE PREVIOUSLY AGREED-TO HOURLY RATE FOR WORK PERFORMED PLUS EXPENSES OF 10 PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT OFFER; AND LIMITING THE CONTINGENCY FEES (WHEN A QUALIFYING SETTLEMENT OFFER IS MADE BUT REJECTED) TO THE TOTAL OF NO MORE THAN 33 PERCENT OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FINAL RECOVERY AND THE SETTLEMENT OFFER, THE PREVIOUSLY AGREED-TO HOURLY RATE FOR WORK PERFORMED, AND THE ATTORNEY'S ACTUAL EXPENSES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed71⁠–⁠347Nay
Mar 7, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FROM 100 PERCENT TO 25 PERCENT THE PREVAILING PARTY'S COST AND LEGAL FEE REQUIREMENT UNDER THE "LOSER PAYS" PROVISION; AND TO INCREASE THE PORTION OF LIABILITY THE COURT MAY INCREASE THE REIMBURSEMENT ABOVE 25 PERCENT IF IT CONSIDERS THE LOSER WAS UNREASONABLE IN REJECTING THE LAST OFFER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠214NayNay
Mar 7, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT CIVIL RIGHTS CASES FROM THE MANDATORY SANCTIONS ON ATTORNEYS FOR MAKING FRIVOLOUS ARGUMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠229NayNay
Mar 7, 1995HR988(HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE "LOSER PAYS" PROVISIONS TO CASES BROUGHT AGAINST SMALL BUSINESSES AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠244NayNay
Mar 7, 1995HR988Attorney Accountability Act of 1995On PassagePassed232⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Mar 7, 1995HRES105Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1058; Securities Litigation Reform ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed257⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Mar 7, 1995HR1058H.R.1058 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE RICO STATUTE, WHICH PROVIDES FOR TREBLE DAMAGES IN CASES WHERE PATTERNS OF VIOLATIONS EXIST IN ANY CIVIL CASE INVOLVING SECURITIES FRAUD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to292⁠–⁠124YeaYea
Mar 8, 1995HR1058(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA SUBSTITUTE TO THE ESHOO AMENDMENT THAT MODIFIES THE DEFINITION OF "RECKLESSNESS" BY STRIKING THE EXCLUSION OF GENUINE FORGETFULNESS AND INSERTING LANGUAGE THAT PROVIDES INSTEAD THAT A SITUATION IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL DELIBERATELY REFRAINS FROM TAKING STEPS TO DISCOVER WHETHER ONE'S STATEMENTS ARE FALSE OR MISLEADING CONSTITUTES RECKLESSNESS, BUT IF THE FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE WAS NOT DELIBERATE, SUCH CONDUCT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECKLESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to252⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Mar 8, 1995HR1058(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SECURITIES FRAUD CASES INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠261NayNay
Mar 8, 1995HR1058(HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CONTINUE FILING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUITS UNDER EXISTING LAWS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠248NayNay
Mar 8, 1995HR1058(HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE PROVISIONS FOR PREVENTION OF "FISHING EXPEDITION" LAWSUITS THAT REQUIRE THE CLAIMANT TO SPECIFY IN HIS INITIAL COMPLAINT EACH STATEMENT OR OMISSION ALLEGED TO BE MISLEADING AND ESTABLISH A SUMMARY PROCEDURE FOR DISMISSING FLAWED PLEADINGS AND GRANTING STAYS OF DISCOVERY IN THE INTERIM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠255NayNay
Mar 8, 1995HR1058(HOUSE REJECTED THE MANTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE THE "LOSER PAYS" REQUIREMENTS WITH PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE LOSING PARTY TO PAY THE LEGAL COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE LOSING PARTY'S CASE WAS BROUGHT FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE, IS UNWARRANTED, OR LACKS EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT, UNLESS THE COURT DETERMINES THE LOSING PARTY WAS PRINCIPALLY RESPONSIBLE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠254NayNay
Mar 8, 1995HR1058Securities Litigation Reform ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed172⁠–⁠251NayNay
Mar 8, 1995HR1058Securities Litigation Reform ActOn PassagePassed325⁠–⁠99Yea
Mar 9, 1995HRES109Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 956; Common Sense Product Product Liability Reform Act of 1995On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed234⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Mar 9, 1995HRES109Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 956; Common Sense Product Product Liability Reform Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed247⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Mar 9, 1995HR956H.R.956 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- PRODUCT LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT ELIMINATES JOINT LIABILITY FOR NONECONOMIC LOSS IN PRODUCT LIABILITY SUITS; AND TO CHANGE THE CAP ON PUNITIVE DAMAGES TO $250,000 OR THREE TIMES THE ECONOMIC AND NONECONOMIC DAMAGES AWARDED, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠247NayNay
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ALL RECORDS IN PRODUCT LIABILITY CASES, EXCEPT UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠243NayNay
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ANY PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTION FOR INJURY SUSTAINED IN THE UNITED STATES AND THAT RELATES TO THE PURCHASE OR USE OF A PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES BY A FOREIGN MANUFACTURER BE HEARD BY A FEDERAL COURT AND THAT SUCH COURT SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER THE MANUFACTURER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to258⁠–⁠166NayNay
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE "CLEAR AND CONVINCING" BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED IN PROVING THAT PUNITIVE DAMAGES SHOULD BE AWARDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠278NayNay
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE REJECTED THE FURSE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A CAP ON PUNITIVE DAMAGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠272NayNay
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT, IF PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF MORE THAN $250,000 ARE AWARDED IN A CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION, 75 PERCENT OF THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WOULD BE AWARDED TO THE TREASURY OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE ACTION WAS BROUGHT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠265YeaYea
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY (IN WHICH ANY OF THE DEFENDANTS CAN BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE ENTIRE AMOUNT) FOR NONECONOMIC LOSSES IN ALL CIVIL LAWSUITS THAT INVOLVE INTERSTATE COMMERCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to263⁠–⁠164NayYea (against)
Mar 9, 1995HR956(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THAT LIMITS THE MAXIMUM AWARD OF NONECONOMIC DAMAGES IN HEALTH CARE LIABILITY ACTIONS TO $250,000.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠171YeaYea
Mar 10, 1995HR956(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR A 5-YEAR SUNSET ON PROVISIONS, UNLESS THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS NOT LATER THAN 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SUNSET DATE THAT INSURANCE RATES FOR LIABILITIES AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS HAVE DECLINED BY NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT AFTER ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGES IN THE CPI, OR THEY HAVE NOT DECLINED BY SUCH A PERCENTAGE BECAUSE OF EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE DETAILED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠249NayNay
Mar 10, 1995HR956Common Sense Legal Standards Reform ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed195⁠–⁠231NayNay
Mar 10, 1995HR956Common Sense Legal Standards Reform ActOn PassagePassed265⁠–⁠161YeaYea
Mar 14, 1995HR531Great Western Scenic Trail StudyOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed400⁠–⁠15Yea
Mar 14, 1995HR694Minor Boundary Adjustments and Miscellaneous Park Amendments ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed337⁠–⁠83Yea
Mar 14, 1995HR562Walnut Canyon National Monument Boundary ModificationOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed371⁠–⁠49Yea
Mar 14, 1995HR536Commercial Vehicle Use Fee at Delaware Water Gap Recreation AreaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed401⁠–⁠22Yea
Mar 14, 1995HR517Chacoan Outliers Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed409⁠–⁠7Yea
Mar 15, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed49⁠–⁠367Nay
Mar 15, 1995HRES107Committee Funding ResolutionOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as amendedPassed421⁠–⁠6Yea
Mar 15, 1995HRES115H.RES.115 BY DREIER, DAVID (R-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1158 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to226⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Mar 15, 1995HRES115Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1158; Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Additional Disaster Assistance and Making Supplemental Appropriations and RescissionsOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedPassed242⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158H.R.1158 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT, 1995 (VETOED 6/7/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT RESTORES THE $206 MILLION RESCINDED FROM VA MEDICAL CARE AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING; AND OFFSETS THIS BY INCREASING TO $416 MILLION THE AMOUNT RESCINDED FROM THE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to382⁠–⁠23Yea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE REJECTED THE YATES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION MANDATING SPECIFIED LEVELS OF TIMBER SALVAGE SALES ON FEDERAL LANDS IN FISCAL YEARS 1995 AND 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠275NayNay
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MURTHA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE NET BUDGET AUTHORITY SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to421⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE AMOUNT RESCINDED FROM THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) SALARIES AND EXPENSES BY $3.5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to254⁠–⁠168YeaYea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ALL THE NET SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION BY CREATING A DEFICIT REDUCTION "LOCKBOX" INTO WHICH SUCH SAVINGS WOULD BE DEPOSITED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to418⁠–⁠5Yea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROGERS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT TRANSFERS $3 MILLION FROM THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS ABROAD ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.)On agreeing to the Amendment, as modifiedAgreed to419⁠–⁠8Yea
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE REJECTED THE CRANE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND AN ADDITIONAL $65 MILLION FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND AN ADDITIONAL $121 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997; AND TO RESTORE $50 MILLION OF THE RESCISSION FROM THE "TECH PREP" VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed72⁠–⁠350Nay
Mar 15, 1995HR1158(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND AN ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠274NayYea (against)
Mar 16, 1995HR1158Supplemental Appropriations and making RecissionsOn Motion to Strike the Enacting ClauseFailed187⁠–⁠228NayNay
Mar 16, 1995HR1158(HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND ALL UNOBLIGATED BALANCES IN THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠260NayYea (against)
Mar 16, 1995HR1158Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed185⁠–⁠242NayNay
Mar 16, 1995HR1158Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsOn PassagePassed227⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Mar 16, 1995S1Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed394⁠–⁠28Yea
Mar 22, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT TODAY AND FOR THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE.)Permission for Committees to sitPassed227⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Mar 22, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed326⁠–⁠88Yea
Mar 22, 1995HRES119Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 4; Personal Responsibility Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed217⁠–⁠211YeaYea
Mar 22, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995On Motion That The Committee RiseFailed188⁠–⁠242NayNay
Mar 22, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Mar 22, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING MARRIAGE AS THE FOUNDATION OF A SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY AND THAT OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS HAVE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES; STRIKES THE PROVISION IN TITLE I (TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE BLOCK GRANTS) REQUIRING STATES TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS AND REPLACES IT WITH (1) A REQUIREMENT TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK PREGNANCIES, (2) STRIKES THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES PROVIDE EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND HEALTH SERVICES TO MALE AND FEMALE TEENAGERS AS A MEANS OF REDUCING SUCH PREGNANCIES, AND (3) PROHIBITS STATES FROM USING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES; INCREASES REQUIRED WORK PARTICIPATION RATES IN TITLE I FOR ALL FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF A FISCAL YEAR FROM 4 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, FROM 4 PERCENT TO 15 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1997, FROM 8 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1998, FROM 12 PERCENT TO 25 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1999, AND FROM 17 PERCENT TO 27 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2000; PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM OVERRULING THE ABILITY OF STATES TO DETERMINE IN THEIR DEFINITIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WHAT IS PROPER HEALTH CARE FOR A CHILD; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD ESTABLISH EXPEDITED ADOPTION PROCEDURES AND ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FROM THEIR CHILD PROTECTION BLOCK GRANTS TOWARD ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME CHILDREN MUST SPEND IN FOSTER CARE; REQUIRES FAMILY AND SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION BLOCK GRANTS TO BE EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESIDING IN A STATE; LIMITS THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE'S AUTHORITY TO REQUEST SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING GRANTS UNDER HIS JURISDICTION TO WHAT "CAN REASONABLY BE REQUIRED"; ADDS CRIMINAL FORFEITURE AUTHORITY TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE AND AGRICULTURE IN PROSECUTING VIOLATORS OF THE FOOD STAMP ACT; CLARIFIES THE 10-YEAR PENALTY FOR WILLFULLY MISREPRESENTING RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE; STRIKES PROVISIONS IN TITLE VII (CHILD SUPPORT) THAT PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM GRANTING EXEMPTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS: (1) PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PATERNITY, MODIFICATION OF ORDERS, RECORDING ORDERS IN THE STATE REGISTRY, RECORDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT, OR EXPEDITED PROCESSING, (2) REQUIRES THE SECRETARY TO CONCLUDE THAT A NETWORK OF LOCAL DISBURSEMENT UNITS COSTS LESS AND TAKES LESS TIME THAN A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM IN ORDER TO SECURE APPROVAL, (3) REQUIRES STATES TO GIVE EMPLOYERS ONE ADDRESS TO SEND CHILD SUPPORT WITHHOLDING PAYMENTS FOR CENTRALIZED COLLECTION, AND MAKES A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND REQUIRES THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE DECEASED APPEAR ON DEATH CERTIFICATES.)On agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modifiedAgreed to249⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Mar 22, 1995HR4(HOUSE REJECTED THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS THAT A RECIPIENT WITH CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 5 HAS TO WORK FROM 20 HOURS TO 30 HOURS A WEEK IN FISCAL YEAR 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed96⁠–⁠337Nay
Mar 22, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNN OF OREGON AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS UNWED MOTHERS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to351⁠–⁠81Yea
Mar 22, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES ON WELFARE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS, LIMITED TO PARTICULAR GOODS AND SERVICES USED IN THE CARE OF A CHILD TO MOTHERS UNDER AGE 18 WHO ARE BARRED FROM RECEIVING CASH BENEFITS FOR NEW CHILDREN BORN WHILE THE FAMILY IS ON WELFARE, PROVIDED THAT THE FORM OF PAYMENT IS BY VOUCHER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to352⁠–⁠80Yea
Mar 23, 1995HR4(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO GIVE FAMILIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED STATE WELFARE WORK PROGRAMS A PREFERENCE IN OBTAINING FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed35⁠–⁠395Nay
Mar 23, 1995HR4(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM PROVISIONS AND REPLACE THEM WITH BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES BASED ON THEIR NUMBER OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed114⁠–⁠316Nay
Mar 23, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SALMON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES TO ADOPT PROCEDURES TO AUTOMATICALLY PUT LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY OF PERSONS FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS ORDERED BY ANOTHER STATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to433⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 23, 1995HR4(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES STATES TO WITHHOLD OR SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO OWE BACK CHILD SUPPORT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to426⁠–⁠5Yea
Mar 23, 1995HR4(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEAL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFORM THE AFDC PROGRAM INTO A PROGRAM THAT MOVES RECIPIENTS FROM WELFARE TO WORK WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME LIMIT; INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CHILD CARE FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS; CREATE A NEW WORK FIRST PROGRAM AND REQUIRE STATES TO HAVE AN INCREASING PERCENTAGE OF THEIR AFDC CASELOAD PARTICIPATE IN WORK FIRST AND WORKFARE OVER SEVEN YEARS; IMPOSE A TIME LIMIT ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC BENEFITS; PLACE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SSI ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN; PROVIDE CERTAIN CUTBACKS IN THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, AND LIMIT THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN LEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS. .)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed205⁠–⁠228NayNay
Mar 24, 1995HR4(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFORM THE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC) PROGRAM INTO A PROGRAM THAT MOVES RECIPIENTS FROM WELFARE TO WORK BY PROVIDING A PUBLIC SECTOR OR SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE SECTOR JOB PAYING MINIMUM WAGE FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS; INCREASE FUNDING IN THE JOBS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS BY FIVE PERCENT PER YEAR OVER SEVEN YEARS, RISING FROM 15 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1997 TO 50 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2003, RESULTING IN A $14.9 BILLION AUTHORIZATION IN ADDITIONAL JOBS FUNDING OVER THE FIVE YEARS; TAKE STEPS TO EXPAND CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR POOR FAMILIES; AND FINANCE THE SPENDING INCREASES BY RAISING THE TOP CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE BY 1.25 PERCENT TO 36.25 PERCENT.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed96⁠–⁠336Nay
Mar 24, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed205⁠–⁠228NayNay
Mar 24, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995On PassagePassed234⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Mar 28, 1995HR889Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed179⁠–⁠240NayNay
Mar 28, 1995HR889Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsClosing Portions of the ConferencePassed403⁠–⁠14Yea
Mar 28, 1995HR831Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed193⁠–⁠224NayNay
Mar 29, 1995H.J.R.73 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT CONGRESSIONAL TERMS OF OFFICE (HOUSE AGREED TO PERMIT REPRESENTATIVE HOKE TO PROCEED IN ORDER WITH GENERAL DEBATE ON H.J.RES. 73, AFTER THE CHAIR HELD THAT CERTAIN WORDS BE TAKEN DOWN AS UNPARLIAMENTARY.)On motion to proceed in orderPassed212⁠–⁠197Not VotingYea
Mar 29, 1995HJRES73(HOUSE REJECTED THE PETERSON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE TERM LIMITS RETROACTIVE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION SERVICE OCCURRING BEFORE THE AMENDMENT, LIMITS LIFETIME SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO SIX TERMS (12 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS), AND THAT PROTECTS STATE LAWS LIMITING CONGRESSIONAL TERMS OF SERVICE IF THE STATE LAWS ARE SHORTER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠297Nay
Mar 29, 1995HJRES73(HOUSE REJECTED THE INGLIS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT LIFETIME SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO THREE TERMS (6 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS), AND THAT PROVIDES LANGUAGE THAT STATES A FULL TERM IS CONSIDERED AS SERVED IF A MEMBER SERVES MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THAT TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed114⁠–⁠316Nay
Mar 29, 1995HJRES73(HOUSE REJECTED THE HILLEARY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT LIFETIME SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO SIX TERMS (12 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS) AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATE LAW COULD PREEMPT THE LEGISLATION IF THE STATE LIMITS ARE SHORTER.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠265NayYea (against)
Mar 29, 1995HJRES73Term Limits Constitutional AmendmentOn PassageFailed227⁠–⁠204NayYea (against)
Mar 30, 1995HRES121Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed224⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Mar 30, 1995HRES121Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed244⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Apr 3, 1995HR716To Amend the Fishermen’s Protective ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed384⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 3, 1995HRES120Regarding American Citizens Held In IraqSuspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed399⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 4, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed369⁠–⁠36Yea
Apr 4, 1995HR1240Sexual Crimes Against Children Prevention ActSuspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed417⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Apr 4, 1995HRES125Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1271; Family Privacy Protection ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed423⁠–⁠1Yea
Apr 4, 1995HR1271H.R.1271 BY HORN (R-CA) -- FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOUDER AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT REQUIRES THAT WRITTEN CONSENT BE OBTAINED BEFORE REQUESTING A MINOR'S PARTICIPATION IN A SURVEY OR QUESTIONNAIRE; REMOVES THE $500 LIMIT ON MONETARY DAMAGES THAT AN INDIVIDUAL CAN CLAIM; AND REMOVES THE EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR TESTS INTENDED TO MEASURE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to379⁠–⁠46Yea
Apr 4, 1995HR1271(HOUSE REJECTED THE DORNAN AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON TO REQUIRE OR OTHERWISE SEEK THE RESPONSE OF A MINOR TO A SURVEY OR QUESTIONNAIRE.)On agreeing to the Amendments En BlocFailed131⁠–⁠291NayYea (against)
Apr 4, 1995HR1271Family Privacy Protection ActOn PassagePassed418⁠–⁠7Yea
Apr 5, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed384⁠–⁠27Yea
Apr 5, 1995HRES128Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1215; Contract With America Tax Relief ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed230⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Apr 5, 1995HRES128Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1215; Contract With America Tax Relief ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Apr 5, 1995HR1215H.R.1215 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAX FAIRNESS AND DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 DISCRETIONARY SPENDING REDUCTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT CONGRESSINAL AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT EQUALIZATION ACT MEDICARE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SAVINGS EXTENSION ACT OF 1995 CONTRACT WITH AMERICA TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO SUPPORT COSTS OF HIGHER EDUCTION; CREATE A NEW TYPE OF SAVINGS BONDS CALLED "GUARANTEED EDUCATION PLAN BONDS"; PROVIDE FOR PENALTY-FREE WITHDRAWAL OF CURRENT IRAS TO PAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS, RAISE THE ELIGIBILITY LIMIT TO $85,000 FOR COUPLES FILING A JOINT RETURN AND TO $60,000 FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS AND PHASE IN AN ADDITIONAL $2,000 DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTION FOR SPOUSES; ESTABLISH A NEW NONDEDUCTIBLE TAX-FREE IRA SUBJECT TO CURRENT LAW INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THESE TAX PROVISIONS UNTIL THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CERTIFIED THE FEDERAL BUDGET WILL BE BALANCED BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND SUSPENDS THEM IF THE FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFIC REDUCTION TARGETS; EXTEND THE PAYGO PROVISION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND REDUCE MANDATORY CAPS ON DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996-1998 AND EXTEND THEM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000; PERMIT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO TAX ESTATES OF EXPATRIATES WHO RENOUNCE THEIR CITIZENSHIP; AND ESTABLISH NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS WHO MOVE ASSETS INTO OR RECEIVE INCOME FROM FOREIGN TRUSTS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed119⁠–⁠313NayNay
Apr 5, 1995HR1215Contract With America Tax Relief ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed168⁠–⁠265NayNay
Apr 5, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER MOTION TO TABLE AN APPEAL OF A RULING OF THE CHAIR.)Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed228⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Apr 5, 1995HR1215Contract With America Tax Relief ActOn PassagePassed246⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Apr 6, 1995HR889Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed343⁠–⁠80Yea
Apr 6, 1995HR660Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995On PassagePassed424⁠–⁠5Yea
Apr 6, 1995HRES130Providing for consideration of H.R, 483; Expanded Use of Medicare Select Policies ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed253⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Apr 6, 1995S244Paperwook Reduction ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed423⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 6, 1995H.RES.131 BY DEUTSCH (D-FL) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING REVENUE MEASURES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WALKER MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT H.RES. 131, TO PRESERVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ORIGINATE REVENUE MEASURES, DID NOT RAISE A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE AND WAS, THEREFORE, NOT A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION.)Table appeal of the ruling of the chairPassed230⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Apr 6, 1995HR483H.R.483 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE MEDICARE SELECT POLICIES PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL 50 STATES BUT ONLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD; AND PROHBIT INCREASES IN PREMIUMS AT RENEWAL BASED ON THE AGE OF THE POLICYHOLDER.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠246NayNay
Apr 6, 1995HR483Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies ActOn PassagePassed408⁠–⁠14Yea
May 2, 1995HR1158Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed187⁠–⁠207NayNay
May 2, 1995HCONRES53Approve Taiwan President VisitOn motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed396⁠–⁠0Yea
May 2, 1995HRES135Condemning the bombing in Oklahoma CityOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
May 2, 1995HR655H.R.655 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- HYDROGEN FUTURE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OLVER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE SPENDING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FROM $25 MILLION TO $19 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996; FROM $35 MILLION TO $22 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997; AND FROM $40 MILLION TO $26 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1998.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠214NayNay
May 2, 1995HR655(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR AN OVERALL CAP ON FISCAL YEAR 1996, 1997, AND 1998 SPENDING FOR HYDROGEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OBLIGATED FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠257NayNay
May 9, 1995HR1361H.R.1361 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 COAST GUARD REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1995 CALIFORNIA CRUISE INDUSTRY REVITALIZATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF APPROPRIATED 1996 FUNDS TO CLOSE ANY MULTIMISSION SMALL BOAT STATIONS, BUT PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY TO IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE SMALL BOAT SYSTEM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed146⁠–⁠272NayNay
May 9, 1995HR1361Coast Guard Authorization Act of FY 1996On PassagePassed406⁠–⁠12Yea
May 9, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed364⁠–⁠40Yea
May 10, 1995HRES140Providing for consideration of H.R. 961; Clean Water Amendments of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed414⁠–⁠4Yea
May 10, 1995HR961H.R.961 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- CLEAN WATER AMENDMENTS OF 1995 COMPREHENSIVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SAXTON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO RETAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING CLEAN WATER ACT FUNDING AUTHORIZATIONS, ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION FROM COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS (CSOS) AND CONSISTENCY OF STATE PROGRAMS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY GUIDANCE; REPLACE WETLANDS LANGUAGE WITH PROVISIONS PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR STATES TO ASSUME AUTHORITY OVER WETLANDS REGULATION THROUGH DELEGATION FROM EPA; EXPEDITE THE FEDERAL WETLANDS PERMITTING PROCESS; MAKE THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHICH AREAS TO BE DESIGNATED WETLANDS ON ALL AGRICULTURE LANDS; REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO HELP DEVELOP AND FIELDTEST NATIONAL WETLANDS POLICIES AND A STRATEGY FOR RESTORATION OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS; STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING NEW REQUIREMENTS TO COMPENSATE LANDOWNERS FOR LOSSES IN PROPERTY VALUE RESULTING FROM FEDERAL REGULATION; RETAIN THE SPECIAL RUNOFF CONTROL PROVISIONS CURRENTLY APPLICABLE TO COASTAL AREAS, BUT MODIFY THE CURRENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION, ALLOW AFFECTED STATES TO TARGET RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAMS TO THE AREAS MOST THREATENED BY POLLUTION AND GIVE GREATER AUTHORITY TO USE INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES IN LIEU OF ENFORCEABLE REQUIREMENTS; RETAIN THE EXISTING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, MAKING SEVERAL CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING PLACING A TEN-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY NEW STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIES OR COMMUNITIES WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 100,000; AND PROHIBIT THE APPLICATION OF NUMERIC EFFLUENT LIMITS TO MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMITS.)On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment, as amendedFailed184⁠–⁠242NayNay
May 10, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EPA FIRST LIST A POLLUTANT BEFORE IT OR A STATE MAY ALLOW A PERMIT-HOLDER TO COMPLY WITH BEST PRACTICABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY OR WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IN LIEU OF BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE EPA OR STATES TO MODIFY EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS IN PERMITS FOR COAL REMINING, EVEN IF THE OPERATIONS EXCEED STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IF THE RECEIVING WATERS DID NOT MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS PRIOR TO REMINING AND THE APPLICANT SUBMITS A PLAN CITING SPECIFIC MEASURES THAT WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE EXISTING WATER QUALITY; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD STIPULATE THAT A COAL REMINING OPERATION THAT STARTED PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF NEW REGULATORY STANDARDS IS DEEMED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE AS LONG AS POST-MINING DISCHARGES ARE THE SAME OR BETTER THAN BEFORE MINING COMMENCED, AND REMINING WAS CONDUCTED UNDER A SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION PERMIT; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR PERMIT HOLDERS TO UNDERTAKE INNOVATIVE POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES; AND STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD REVISE THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS ON A STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL, BUT RETAIN LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR A REVIEW OF SUCH PROPOSED REVISIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed166⁠–⁠260NayNay
May 10, 1995HR961(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES PROVISIONS FOLDING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INTO STATE NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND, INSTEAD, REAUTHORIZES THE COASTAL ZONE ACT THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000, AMENDING IT TO REQUIRE THAT ANY STATE THAT HAS NOT RECEIVED FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR ITS CORE COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUBMIT A COASTAL NONPOINT PROGRAM WITHIN 30 MONTHS OF SUCH APPROVAL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to224⁠–⁠199NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING SECONDARY TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠267NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REVISE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS; LEAVE THE INDUSTRY UNDER THE STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SYSTEM; AND INCLUDE A MORATORIUM EXTENDING EPA'S DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE BY COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠258NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROVISIONS AND PLACE NEW STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, CLOSURE PROCEDURES AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR BEACHES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠251NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EPA TO CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED REGULATORY REFORMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed152⁠–⁠271NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF MICHIGAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EPA TO CONSIDER THE CONSUMPTION PATTERNS OF DIVERSE SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION WHEN SETTING WATER QUALITY CRITERIA; TO POST WARNING SIGNS, PROPOSE AND ISSUE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING MINIMUM UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY VIOLATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS OR ARE SUBJECT TO A FISHING OR SHELLFISH BAN, ADVISORY, OR CONSUMPTION RESTRICTION DUE TO CONTAMINATION; ESTABLISH WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF ENACTMENT, UNIFORM AND SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FISH AND SHELLFISH SAMPLING, MONITORING OF NAVIGABLE WATERS THAT DO NOT MEET APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS OR ARE SUBJECT TO FISHING BANS ADVISORIES, OR CONSUMPTION RESTRICTIONS; REVIEW FACILITY DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS SO AS TO IDENTIFY AND REDUCE POLLUTION HAVING A DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH AND ADVERSE IMPACT ON MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS; AND COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA ON SOURCES OF POLLUTION TO WHICH MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS ARE EXPOSED, AND ON POLLUTANT DISCHARGES IN WATERS WHICH ARE ADJACENT TO AND OR USED BY MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocFailed153⁠–⁠271Not VotingNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO RISK ASSESSMENT AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS BY ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT FOR ALL RISK ASSESSMENT COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠262NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NAVAL FACILITIES FROM ADHERING TO THE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS LANGUAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed126⁠–⁠294NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW STATES TO DOWNGRADE DESIGNATED USES OF BODIES OF WATER IF THE COST OF ACHIEVING THE DESIGNATED USE STATUS EXCEEDS THE BENEFITS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed121⁠–⁠294NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBERSTAR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH DELAY COMPLIANCE DEADLINES FOR STATE NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS BY ONE YEAR FOR EVERY YEAR IN WHICH THE BILL IS LESS THAN FULLY FUNDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed122⁠–⁠290NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT; TARGET REPEAT OFFENDERS BY INCREASING PENALTIES AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THEIR PERMITS; TO AUTHORIZE CITIZENS TO SUE FOR VIOLATIONS AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS AS A MEANS OF PRECLUDING CITIZEN SUITS AND ALLOW COURTS TO USE THE PROCEEDS OF SETTLEMENTS AND PENALTIES AGAINST POLLUTERS TO BE TARGETED FOR USE IN MITIGATION PROJECTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed106⁠–⁠299NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE VISCLOSKY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL CLEAN WATER TRUST FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠247NayNay
May 11, 1995HR961(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAUGHLIN SUBSTITUTE TO THE EMERSON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT DOES NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSING OF A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT AND PROVIDES A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESOLVING CONFLICTS OR UNREASONABLE CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM ACTION TAKEN RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE FOR A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to309⁠–⁠100Yea
May 12, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE BATEMAN SUBSTITUTE TO THE LIPINSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE FORMULA FOR ALLOCATING SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠246Yea
May 12, 1995HR961(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIPINSKI AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES THE FORMULA FOR ALLOCATING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION AMONG STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠154Nay
May 12, 1995HR961(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY $1 BILLION THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUNDS OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS; AND ELIMINATES THE STATE NONPOINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUNDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to209⁠–⁠192YeaYea
May 16, 1995HR1590Medicare Trustees reporting on financial imbalanceOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed247⁠–⁠170YeaYea
May 16, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT TODAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE.)Committees to sit today and the balance of the weekPassed235⁠–⁠181YeaYea
May 16, 1995HR961H.R.961 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- CLEAN WATER AMENDMENTS OF 1995 COMPREHENSIVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DEFINE "WETLAND" MORE BROADLY AS ANY AREA THAT IS INUNDATED OR SATURATED BY SURFACE WATER OR GROUND WATER AT A FREQUENCY AND DURATION SUFFICIENT TO A PREVALENCE OF VEGETATION ADAPTED TO SUCH CONDITIONS; REQUIRE EPA TO INITIATE A NATIONAL WETLAND RESTORATION STRATEGY IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR; DIRECT EPA TO ESTABLISH A WETLANDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE MADE UP OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND ASSOCIATIONS TO INTEGRATE CONSERVATION EFFORTS AMONG DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND HELP DEVELOP NATIONAL WETLAND STRATEGY AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND ADVISE EPA AND THE ARMY SECRETARY IN ADOPTING A REGULATORY PROGRAM; DIRECT EPA OR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WETLANDS PROTECTION; AUTHORIZE $15 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 TO 2000 FOR EPA TO ESTABLISH DIRECT GRANTS TO STATES AND TRIBES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS STRATEGIES, ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PURSUE THE SAME OBJECTIVES, PROVIDE FINANCING OF STATE PERMITS IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL WETLANDS PROJECTS WITH NO STATE RECEIVING MORE THAN $300,OOO OF EACH TYPE OF GRANT NOR MORE THAN $500,000 OVERALL AND WITH RECIPIENTS SHARING AT LEAST 25 PERCENT OF THE COSTS OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠242NayNay
May 16, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE GILCHREST AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT ESTABLISHES A NEW DEFINITION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A WETLAND AS WELL AS ITS DETAILED WETLANDS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed180⁠–⁠247NayNay
May 16, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRELINGHUYSEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW STATES THAT ARE ADMINISTERING THEIR OWN FEDERALLY APPROVED WETLANDS PERMIT PROGRAMS AS OF THE DATE OF ENACTMENT TO CONTINUE ADMINISTERING THEIR OWN PROGRAMS RATHER THAN THE NEW PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN THE BILL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠243NayNay
May 16, 1995HR961(HOUSE REJECTED THE WYDEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES IN PROPERTY VALUE CAUSED BY WETLANDS REGULATION IN CASES WHERE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUCH REGULATIONS IS LIKELY TO REDUCE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ONE OR MORE PRIVATE HOMES BY $10,000 MORE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠270NayNay
May 16, 1995HR961Clean Water Amendments of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed169⁠–⁠256NayNay
May 16, 1995HR961Clean Water Amendments of 1995On PassagePassed240⁠–⁠185YeaYea
May 17, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed372⁠–⁠41Yea
May 17, 1995HRES149Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 67; setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 through 2002On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed252⁠–⁠170YeaYea
May 17, 1995HRES149Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 67; setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 through 2002On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed255⁠–⁠168YeaYea
May 18, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed360⁠–⁠37Yea
May 18, 1995HCONRES67H.C.R.67 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 BY CUTTING ENTITLEMENT SPENDING $207.6 BILLION LESS THAN THE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION, INCLUDING $114 BILLION LESS IN MEDICARE CUTS, $50 BILLION LESS IN MEDICAID CUTS, AND $12.9 BILLION LESS IN FARM PROGRAM CUTS AND CALLS FOR $60 BILLION LESS IN DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY CUTS THAN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION, PROVIDING $35 BILLION MORE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING; $11 BILLION MORE FOR HEALTH, AND $6 BILLION MORE FOR COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed100⁠–⁠325Nay
May 18, 1995HCONRES67(HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2000 BY DEDICATING FEDERAL SURPLUSES TO PAY FOR THE FEDERAL DEBT, FREEZING NON-SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS AT OR BELOW CURRENT LEVELS FOR 5 YEARS, CUTTING FEDERAL SPENDING BY A TOTAL OF $612 BILLION MORE IN OUTLAYS THAN THE RESOLUTION OVER THE NEXT SEVEN YEARS, ASSUMING THE ELIMINATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION. COMMERCE, AND ENERGY, CUTS MEDICARE BY $22.6 BILLION MORE THAN THE RESOLUTION AND CALLS FOR TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY OFF BUDGET WITH ANY SURPLUS IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS BEING USED ONLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed89⁠–⁠342Nay
May 18, 1995HCONRES67(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 THROUGH SPENDING CUTS OF $518 BILLION ALONG WITH $583 BILLION IN NET REVENUES, SPENDING LESS ON DEFENSE AND KEEPING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FUNDING AT LEVELS THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATES IS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES, AND PLACING PRIORITIES ON PROGRAMS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND INCREASING TAXES ON MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS, SLOWING DOWN DEPRECIATION WRITEOFFS FOR BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND TAXING CAPITAL GAINS INCOME AT THE SAME RATE AS ORDINARY INCOME.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed56⁠–⁠367Nay
May 18, 1995HCONRES67Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed238⁠–⁠193YeaYea
May 18, 1995HR1158Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed235⁠–⁠189YeaYea
May 23, 1995HRES155Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1561; American Overseas Interests Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed233⁠–⁠176YeaYea
May 23, 1995HR1561H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROWNBACK AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAMS BY $478 MILLION TO CONFORM WITH THE AUTHORIZATION LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE BALANCED BUDGET RESOLUTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to276⁠–⁠134YeaYea
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORELLA AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABORTION PROHIBITIONS CONTAINED IN THE AMENDMENT WOULD NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF INJURIES OR ILLNESSES CAUSED BY UNSAFE ABORTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed198⁠–⁠227NayNay
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE TO ANY PRIVATE, NONGOVERNMENTAL, OR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PERFORMS ABORTIONS IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY, EXCEPT IN INSTANCES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS IN DANGER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to240⁠–⁠181YeaYea
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCKINNEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT MILITARY ASSISTANCE OR ARMS TRANSFERS TO A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIED THAT THE FOREIGN GOVERNMENT ADHERES TO A NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠262NayNay
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE REJECTED THE WYNN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $12 MILLION IN FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 FOR DEBT RELIEF FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed125⁠–⁠297NayNay
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT TO THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE EARMARK FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF SOUTH ASIAN BOAT PEOPLE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to266⁠–⁠156YeaYea
May 24, 1995HR1561(HOUSE REJECTED THE HASTINGS OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR AFRICA BY $173 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed141⁠–⁠278NayNay
May 25, 1995HR483Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed197⁠–⁠224NayNay
Jun 7, 1995HR535H.R.535 BY LINCOLN (D-AR) -- CORNING NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY CONVEYANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PAY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OWNERSHIP OF THE HATCHERY IS TRANSFERRED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed96⁠–⁠315Nay
Jun 7, 1995HRES156Providing for further consideration of H.R. 1561; American Overseas Interests Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed252⁠–⁠168YeaYea
Jun 7, 1995HR1561H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO CONSULT WITH THE CONGRESS IN MOST CASES BEFORE COMITTING UNITED STATES FORCES TO IMMINENT HOSTILITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠217YeaYea
Jun 7, 1995HR1561(HOUSE REJECTED THE ACKERMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO CONDUCT A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED ABOLISHMENT OF AID, ACDA, AND USIA BEFORE THOSE AGENCIES COULD BE ABOLISHED AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CONSOLIDATED INTO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jun 8, 1995HCONRES67Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed183⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jun 8, 1995HR1561H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES STREAMLINING ACT OF 1995 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SELF-DEFENSE ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOYER AMENDMENT TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO UNILATERALLY LIFT THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST BOSNIA UPON THE REQUEST OF THE BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to318⁠–⁠99Yea
Jun 8, 1995HR1561(ON A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON AMENDMENT ORIGINALLY INCLUDED AS PART OF THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO CUT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY $69 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND $22 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠236NayYea (against)
Jun 8, 1995HR1561(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOYER AMENDMENT, THAT REVISES LANGUAGE REGARDING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOT TAKE FURTHER STEPS TOWARD UPGRADING DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH NORTH KOREA UNLESS THERE IS ACTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NORTH KOREA TO ENGAGE IN A NORTH-SOUTH DIALOGUE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH KOREA; OUTLINES THE ELEMENTS OF SUCH A DIALOGUE INCLUDING THE RESUMPTION OF JOINT MILITARY DISCUSSIONS TO REDUCE TENSIONS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, THE EXPANSION OF TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA, THE COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, HEALTH, JOURNALISM, AND OTHER FIELDS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA; AND THE RECONNECTION OF RAILROADS AND ROADS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES; THAT REQUIRES THE TRADE PROMOTION COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO REPORT BY MARCH 31, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REORGANIZING AND BETTER COORDINATING U.S. TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAMS; REPEALS THE AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTERPARLIAMENTARY UNION; STRIKES PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS ENGAGED IN ESPIONAGE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDES FOR A REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ACTIVITIES OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND MAKES PROVISION FOR THAT PRIVATIZATION; PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND CONTROL OF EARNINGS FROM FROZEN ASSETS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES BLOCKED BY THE PRESIDENT; THAT GRANTS ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES TO ANY CITIZEN OF LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, BURMA, NORTH KOREA, SOUTH KOREA, OR CHINA WHO PERSONALLY DELIVERS INTO THE CUSTODY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT A LIVING POW OR MIA FROM THE VIETNAM WAR OR KOREAN WAR; STRIKES LANGUAGE REPEALING OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS OF 1988, STRIKES LANGUAGE AND INSERTS LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE AUTHORITY TO MEET UNANTICIPATED CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED TO A WAIVER PROVIDED THE PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE OR LOANS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES; STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATING TO VISITS TO THE UNITED STATES BY OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR TAIWAN AND STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE PAYMENT BY AGENCIES OF VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES; PROVIDES LANGUAGE FOR THE VERIFICATION OF MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME; ADDS LANGUAGE PROVIDING A TWENTY PERCENT REDUCTION TO APPLY TO EACH OF THE FIRST TWO FISCAL YEARS AFTER IMPLEMENTATION OF A REORGANIZATION PLAN IN THE TOTAL LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE FUNCTIONS TRANSFERED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FROM AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH TRANSFERRED FUNCTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995; AUTHORIZES $112,484,200 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND $88,680,800 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FULBRIGHT ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES $77,265,800 FOR OTHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS; AND REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO UNILATERALLY LIFT THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST BOSNIA UPON THE REQUEST OF THE BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to239⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Jun 8, 1995HR1561American Overseas Interests Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed179⁠–⁠237NayNay
Jun 8, 1995HR1561American Overseas Interests Act of 1995On PassagePassed222⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Jun 13, 1995HRES164Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1530, DOD Authorization, FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed225⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jun 13, 1995HRES164Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1530, DOD Authorization, FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed233⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Jun 13, 1995HR1530H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE SPENDING OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM UNLESS RUSSIA TERMINATES ITS OFFENSIVE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to244⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Jun 13, 1995HR1530(HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $533 MILLION FOR ADVANCED PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL B-2 BOMBERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed203⁠–⁠219NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY "THE MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to213⁠–⁠207NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY THE "MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION; SIMPLIFYING ACQUISITION PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL COMMERCIAL ITEMS, NOT JUST THOSE WHICH COST LESS THAN $100,000 AS UNDER PRESENT LAW, WHILE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL BY THE HEAD OF THE AGENCY OF A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS; CONSOLIDATING THE CURRENT PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAWS WHICH PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF SENSITIVE PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR SUCH DISCLOSURE; REPEALING FEES OR TAXES TO BE PAID TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN SALES OF PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CIVILIAN AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS; AND REPLACING THE CURRENT TRIBUNALS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES AND BID PROTESTS WITH ONE BOARD, TO BE CHARGED WITH AN INCREASED USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT THE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE (NMD) SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH THE 1972 ABM TREATY; AND PROVIDING THAT, IF ANY PROVISION AUTHORIZES A NON-COMPLIANT NMD SYSTEM OR BREACH OF THE TREATY, SUCH PROVISION IS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE ABM TREATY WOULD BE AMENDED TO MAKE THE PROVISION TREATY COMPLIANT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠242NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO CUT $628 MILLION FROM THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (BMDO) TO THE LEVEL REQUESTED FOR THE BMDO BY THE ADMINISTRATION; ALLOCATING $150 MILLION OF FUNDS SAVED BY THIS REDUCTION TO INCREASE BY SEPTEMBER 1 THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL LIVING OFF-BASE IN HIGH COST AREAS OF THE COUNTRY; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINDER OF SAVED FUNDS FOR THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND/OR THE "BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR QUARTERS" IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL TO APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠250NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT REQUIRING A REDUCTION IN THE U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES IF THOSE COUNTRIES FAIL TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP COVER THE NONPERSONNEL COSTS OF U.S TROOPS STATIONED IN THOSE NATO COUNTRIES; PROVIDING FOR ALLIED NATIONS TO COVER SPECIFIED PERCENTAGES OF NONPERSONNEL COSTS, BEGINNING WITH 18.75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 37.5 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, 56.25 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AND 75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; FOR EACH PERCENTAGE POINT THAT THE ALLIED CONTRIBUTION IS LESS THAN THE PERCENTAGE GOAL SPECIFIED, U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES WOULD BE REDUCED BY 1,000 IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR; AND GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE THESE REQUIREMENTS IF HE DECLARES AN EMERGENCY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to273⁠–⁠156NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE POMBO AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS OR GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT BAN ROTC PROGRAMS OR THAT PREVENT THEIR STUDENTS FROM ENROLLING IN ROTC PROGRAMS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to302⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE REJECTED THE BERMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A NEW DEFENSE EXPORT LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed152⁠–⁠276NayNay
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE REJECTED THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO USE INMATES PROVIDED BY STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONS FACILITIES TO PERFORM CERTAIN WORK ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed214⁠–⁠214YeaYea
Jun 14, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLINARI AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES THE APPLICABILITY OF THE EXISTING STEWART B. MCKINNEY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT WHICH GIVES ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS FIRST PREFERENCE TO ACQUIRE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY SO THAT IT WOULD NOT APPLY TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT CLOSED MILITARY BASES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to293⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Jun 15, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed356⁠–⁠49Yea
Jun 15, 1995HR1530H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TRITIUM PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES FROM $100 MILLION TO $50 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠208Not VotingNay
Jun 15, 1995HR1530H.R.2491 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 FREEDOM TO FARM ACT OF 1995 THRIFT CHARTER CONVERSION ACT OF 1995 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT LAND WITHDRAWAL AMENDMENT ACT HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1995 CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRACTIC SOLIDARITY - LIBERTAD ACT OF 1995 HELIUM PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1995 POWER ADMINISTRATION ACT SLY PARK UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT VISITOR FACILITIES AND SERVICES ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATIVE CESSATION ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SURVEYING AND MAPPING EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1995 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 GSP RENEWAL ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DISMANTLING ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE CORPORATION ACT OF 1995 SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1995 BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT HELIUM ACT OF 1995 ARCTIC COASTAL PLAIN LEASING AND REVENUE ACT OF 1995 COLLBRAN PROJECT UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 THE MINING LAW REVENUE ACT OF 1995 PUBLIC WORKS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 WORK OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 12/6/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS AT OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICAL FACILITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠230NayNay
Jun 15, 1995HR1530(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING UNILATERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE START II TREATY; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $9 MILLION FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING RADIO FREQUENCY FREE ELECTION LASER PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES $28 MILLION FOR THE ADVANCED SUBMARINE COMBAT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT TARGETING SUPPORT SYSTEM TESTBED; ESTABLISHES NEW PROCEDURES WHEREBY THERE IS PLACED AN INCREASED RELIANCE ON PRIVATE SECTOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; AUTHORIZES EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHWEST BORDER STATES ANTI-DRUG INFORMATION SYSTEM; IMPROVES COMBAT READINESS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES FAMILY HEALTH PLAN SHOULD NOT BE TERMINATED; IMPLEMENTS UNIFORM COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES TREATMENT FACILITIES; ESTABLISHES COST REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR INDIRECT COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PRIVATE SECTOR WORK OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS; PROHIBITS THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE AVIATION TECHNICAL TEST CENTER WITH ANY OTHER AVIATION TESTING FACILITY UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER A REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS AND EVALUATED; REINSTATES CERTAIN APPLICATIONS OF THE BUY AMERICA ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION; ESTABLISHES AN ACCELERATED SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; AND MODIFIES THE EXISTING LAND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT OF THE HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE.)On Agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modifiedAgreed to411⁠–⁠14Yea
Jun 15, 1995HR1530Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed188⁠–⁠239NayNay
Jun 15, 1995HR1530Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996On PassagePassed299⁠–⁠126YeaYea
Jun 16, 1995HRES167Providing for consideration of H.R. 1817; Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Jun 16, 1995HRES167Providing for consideration of H.R. 1817; Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed245⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Jun 16, 1995HR1817H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HERGER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BY $14 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to261⁠–⁠137Nay
Jun 20, 1995HRES168To provide for a Corrections CalendarOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed236⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Jun 20, 1995HRES168To provide for a Corrections CalendarOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed271⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Jun 20, 1995HRES169Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1854; Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed232⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Jun 20, 1995HRES169Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1854; Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed236⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jun 20, 1995HR1817H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY BY $10 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed100⁠–⁠329Nay
Jun 20, 1995HR1817(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $16 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠270Nay
Jun 20, 1995HR1817(HOUSE REJECTED THE HORN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $99 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed137⁠–⁠294Nay
Jun 20, 1995HR1817(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD BY $2.6 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed214⁠–⁠216NayNay
Jun 20, 1995HR1817(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR FAMILY HOUSING IN THE AIR FORCE BY $6.9 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to266⁠–⁠160Yea
Jun 20, 1995HR1817(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT BY 5 PERCENT ALL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTS AND THE NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed131⁠–⁠290NayNay
Jun 21, 1995HR1817(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BY $50 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠258NayNay
Jun 21, 1995HR1817Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On PassagePassed319⁠–⁠105Yea
Jun 21, 1995HR1854H.R.1854 BY PACKARD (R-CA) -- CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MEMBERS' REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES, INCLUDING MEMBERS' OFFICIAL MAIL ALLOWANCES, BY $4.6 MILLION, BRINGING IT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1995 LEVEL. .)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed213⁠–⁠215NayYea (against)
Jun 21, 1995HR1854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE TO THE FAZIO AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY $15 MILLION AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE BY $15 MILLION.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠201YeaNay (against)
Jun 21, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)on motion the Committee RiseFailed166⁠–⁠257NayNay
Jun 21, 1995HR1854(HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE.)On agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedFailed213⁠–⁠214YeaNay (against)
Jun 21, 1995HR1854Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996on motion to risePassed233⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Jun 21, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournPassed224⁠–⁠190Not VotingYea
Jun 22, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed220⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Jun 22, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE BE PERMITTED TO SIT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK WHILE THE HOUSE IS MEETING IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE.)Permission for Committees to sitPassed232⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jun 22, 1995HR1854H.R.1854 BY PACKARD (R-CA) -- CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (UPON RECONSIDERATION, THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE FAZIO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE, THAT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY $15 MILLION AND INCREASES THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE BY $15 MILLION.)On agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedAgreed to220⁠–⁠204YeaNay (against)
Jun 22, 1995HR1854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE $1.17 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS' AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED) AND PROVIDES AN EXTRA $1.1 MILLION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE TO FUND THE OFFICE'S ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to260⁠–⁠159YeaYea
Jun 22, 1995HR1854(HOUSE REJECTED THE ORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE $7 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN, AND INCREASES BY $7 MILLION THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed104⁠–⁠321Nay
Jun 22, 1995HR1854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY 350 THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, THEREBY REDUCING TO 3,550 THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS AT THE GPO.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to293⁠–⁠129YeaYea
Jun 22, 1995HR1854(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHRISTENSEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF ANY ELEVATOR OPERATOR IN THE HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠246NayYea (against)
Jun 22, 1995HR1854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ZIMMER AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS MEMBERS TO RETURN UNSPENT PORTIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS' REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES, WHICH INCLUDES THEIR CLERK-HIRE, OFFICIAL MAIL, AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCES, TO THE TREASURY TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to403⁠–⁠21Yea
Jun 22, 1995HR1854Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Motion to RecommitFailed186⁠–⁠240NayNay
Jun 22, 1995HR1854Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On PassagePassed337⁠–⁠87Yea
Jun 22, 1995HRES170Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1868, Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Jun 22, 1995HRES170Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1868, Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed217⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Jun 27, 1995HR1868H.R.1868 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND BY $25 MILLION TO CONFORM WITH THE FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠218YeaYea
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ABOLISH THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) BY OCTOBER 1, 1995, AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING FUNCTIONS TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed90⁠–⁠329Nay
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWNBACK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTORE $24 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO THE STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed78⁠–⁠340Nay
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE $30 MILLION AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AID) REFORM AND DOWNSIZING ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to238⁠–⁠182YeaYea
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HALL OF OHIO AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT INCREASES THE ALLOCATION TO THE CHILD SURVIVAL AND DISEASE FUND BY $108 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to263⁠–⁠157YeaNay (against)
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO THE WILSON SUBSTITUTE TO THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING TO THE NEW INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION BY $327 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed104⁠–⁠320Nay
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY $20 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE WORLD BANK'S GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to242⁠–⁠180NayNay
Jun 27, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED. .)On Agreeing to the Amendment, As AmendedAgreed to273⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Jun 28, 1995HRES173Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res 79; Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the Flag Of the United StatesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed258⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Jun 28, 1995HRES173Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res 79; Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecation of the Flag Of the United StatesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed271⁠–⁠152YeaYea
Jun 28, 1995HJRES79Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the flag of the United StatesOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed63⁠–⁠369Nay
Jun 28, 1995HJRES79Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the flag of the United StatesOn PassagePassed312⁠–⁠120YeaYea
Jun 28, 1995HR1868H.R.1868 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MEYERS OF KANSAS AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS ANY FEDERAL FUNDING TO ANY PRIVATE, NONGOVERNMENTAL, OR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PERFORMS ABORTIONS IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠229NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FEDERAL FUNDING TO ANY PRIVATE, NONGOVERNMENTAL, OR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PERFORMS ABORTIONS IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES; AND PROHIBITS FUNDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THAT ORGANIZATION CEASES ALL ACTIVITY IN CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to243⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jun 28, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed188⁠–⁠231NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE MEEK AMENDMENT TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO HAITI IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT THE HAITIAN GOVERNMENT IS CONTINUING TO MAKE PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠231NayNay
Jun 28, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed185⁠–⁠236NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed179⁠–⁠236NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Motion to Strike the Enacting ClauseFailed166⁠–⁠255NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE PELOSI AMENDMENT TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW CONTAINED ASSISTANCE TO HAITI IF IT IS MADE KNOWN TO THE PRESIDENT THAT THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IS BECOMING STRENGTHENED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jun 28, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT PROHIBITS THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI FROM RECEIVING ANY FUNDS AFTER MARCH 1, 1996 IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT THE UPCOMING ELECTION IS NOT HELD IN A DEMOCRATIC FASHION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to252⁠–⁠164YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT 1% FROM ALMOST ALL FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed139⁠–⁠270Nay
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY TO $21 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠155NayNay
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE RICHARDSON AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL OR CROP SUBSTITUTION ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF BURMA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to359⁠–⁠38Nay
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE VOLKMER SUBSTITUTE TO THE BURTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO $65 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to284⁠–⁠118Yea
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠210NayYea (against)
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY SUBSTITUTE TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE TO RUSSIA TO NOT MORE THAN $195 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to348⁠–⁠67Yea
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to401⁠–⁠2Yea
Jun 29, 1995HR1868(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOUDER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS FROM BEING EXTENDED TO MEXICO UNLESS THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL ENTITY OR OFFICIAL THROUGH WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE EXTENDED IS APPRISED OF THE FACT THAT MEXICO HAS DECREASED THE LEVEL OF DRUG TRAFFIC INTO THE UNITED STATES, AS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to411⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 29, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Motion that the Committee RisePassed238⁠–⁠171YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES175H.RES.175 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.C.R.67 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed233⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES175(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE MOTION TO TABLE THE HALL OF OHIO MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.)Table motion to reconsiderPassed236⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES175(HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 175, THE RULE WHICH WAIVED ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.CON.RES. 67, SETTING FORTH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002.)On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed234⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES175(HOUSE AGREED TO THE WHITFIELD MOTION TO TABLE THE HALL OF OHIO MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE RESOLUTION.)Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed236⁠–⁠182YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HCONRES67Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed242⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HCONRES67Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed236⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HCONRES67Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed239⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES176Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1944; Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed236⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES176Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1944; Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsTable Motion to ReconsiderPassed235⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES176Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1944; Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed234⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HRES176Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1944; Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsTable Motion to ReconsiderPassed236⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Jun 29, 1995HR1944Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed192⁠–⁠232NayNay
Jun 29, 1995HR1944Making Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn PassagePassed276⁠–⁠151YeaYea
Jun 30, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed305⁠–⁠69Yea
Jun 30, 1995(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE WISE MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed130⁠–⁠263NayNay
Jun 30, 1995HR483Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed350⁠–⁠68Yea
Jun 30, 1995HRES179Providing for the consideration of S.Con.Res. 20: Providing for the adjournment of the two HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed242⁠–⁠157YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed139⁠–⁠234NayNay
Jul 10, 1995HRES183H.RES.183 BY BOEHNER (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DOGGETT QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION.)Question of ConsiderationPassed220⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995HRES183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHNER MOTION TO TABLE THE DELAY MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION.)Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed222⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995HRES183(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)Lay the Resolution on the TableFailed178⁠–⁠229NayNay
Jul 10, 1995HRES183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHNER MOTION TO TABLE THE DELAY MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed230⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995HRES183Election to the Committee on Ways and MeansOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed233⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995HRES183Election to the Committee on Ways and MeansTable Motion to ReconsiderPassed233⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 10, 1995HRES183Election to the Committee on Ways and MeansOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed248⁠–⁠162Not VotingYea
Jul 10, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT WHILE THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.)Permit Committees To SitPassed234⁠–⁠176Not VotingYea
Jul 11, 1995HRES177Providing for further consideration in the Committee of the Whole of H.R. 1868; Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed236⁠–⁠162YeaYea
Jul 11, 1995HRES177Providing for further consideration in the Committee of the Whole of H.R. 1868; Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed235⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Jul 11, 1995HRES177Providing for further consideration in the Committee of the Whole of H.R. 1868; Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed246⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Jul 11, 1995HRES177Providing for further consideration in the Committee of the Whole of H.R. 1868; Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Table motion to reconsiderPassed248⁠–⁠153YeaYea
Jul 11, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On PassagePassed333⁠–⁠89Yea
Jul 11, 1995HR1905H.R.1905 BY MYERS (R-IN) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARRETT OF WISCONSIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY $5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠243NayNay
Jul 11, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ACCOUNT BY $5.12 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed151⁠–⁠275NayNay
Jul 11, 1995HR1905(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATION FOR ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY $20 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to306⁠–⁠121Nay
Jul 11, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY $18 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠266Not VotingNay
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $40 MILLION FUNDING FOR ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠227NayNay
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT EARMARKS $45 MILLION FROM THE ENERGY SUPPLY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INNOVATIVE RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠208NayNay
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE AGREED TO THE WARD AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to276⁠–⁠141NayNay
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $8 MILLION FUNDING FOR ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed148⁠–⁠275NayNay
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed108⁠–⁠319Yea
Jul 12, 1995HR1905(HOUSE REJECTED THAT KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠284YeaYea
Jul 12, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SUSTAINED A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $211 MILLION THE FUNDING FOR ENERGY SUPPLY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND INCREASE ITS FUNDING FOR THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL FUND AND NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BY $200 MILLION AND $11 MILLION, RESPECTIVELY.)sustain the ruling of the chairPassed255⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Jul 12, 1995HR1905Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed400⁠–⁠27Yea
Jul 12, 1995HRES185H.RES.185 BY PRYCE (R-OH) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1977 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed235⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jul 12, 1995HRES185(HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.RES. 185, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1977, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)On Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed192⁠–⁠238YeaYea
Jul 12, 1995(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed177⁠–⁠238Not VotingNay
Jul 13, 1995HRES187Providing for consideration of H.R. 1977; Interior Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed230⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jul 13, 1995HRES187Providing for consideration of H.R. 1977; Interior Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Jul 13, 1995HR1977H.R.1977 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILCHREST SUBSTITUTE TO THE REGULA AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS BY THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WOULD APPLY ONLY WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN THAT THE VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PROPERLY TRAINED OR THAT INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE VOLUNTEERS IS NOT CAREFULLY VERIFIED.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentAgreed to256⁠–⁠168NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE MINES AND MINERS, FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE $81.3 MILLION FOR INDIAN EDUCATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed143⁠–⁠282NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE DOE FOSSIL ENERGY AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT BY $188.65 MILLION AND PROVIDE $183.65 MILLION FOR LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMS AND $5 MILLION FOR URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠253NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE $600,000 APPROPRIATION TO CARRY OUT THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT AND THE $200,000 APPROPRIATION FOR THE RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed132⁠–⁠289Nay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION BY $3.5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠281YeaYea
Jul 13, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On motion the Committee RiseFailed168⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jul 13, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee riseFailed161⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Motion to Strike the Enacting ClauseFailed162⁠–⁠236NayNay
Jul 13, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed150⁠–⁠249NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE $1 CAP ON NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SPENDING, ELIMINATE THE $600,000 FOR THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO RUN THE PARK, AND ADD $600,000 TO NPS PARK OPERATIONS FUNDING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed174⁠–⁠227NayNay
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG OF ALASKA AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO THE PURCHASE OF 54 PASSENGER VEHICLES RATHER THAN 59 POLICE-TYPE AND 88 REPLACEMENT VEHICLES, STRIKES LANGUAGE PERMITTING FWS TO ACCEPT DONATED AIRCRAFT AS REPLACEMENTS, REDUCES THE FWS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT BY $885,000, AND INCREASES THE APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATION OF INDIAN PROGRAMS BY $851,000.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to281⁠–⁠117YeaYea
Jul 13, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT TRANSFERS $2 MILLION FROM THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION.)On agreeing to the Amendments En BlocAgreed to267⁠–⁠130Nay
Jul 17, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS BY $10 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠227YeaYea
Jul 17, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF WASHINGTON AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE FUNDING ON THE WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS BY $1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to286⁠–⁠124YeaYea
Jul 17, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLEZKA AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FUNDING FOR FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY $5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to251⁠–⁠160NayNay
Jul 17, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE TIAHRT AMENDMENT REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY $163.6 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠267NayYea (against)
Jul 18, 1995HRES190Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2020, Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed232⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Jul 18, 1995HR1977H.R.1977 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHAEFER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE ALLOWING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO SELL UP TO SEVEN MILLION BARRELS OF OIL FROM THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE AND DEPOSIT THE RECEIPTS IN A FUND FOR DECOMMISSIONING THE WEEKS ISLAND SITE AND REDUCES THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE APPROPRIATION BY $100 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠267Yea
Jul 18, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE ALL FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed148⁠–⁠277YeaYea
Jul 18, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PARKER AMENDMENT THAT BARS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT TO PLAN, PROPOSE, ISSUE, OR PRESCRIBE ANY NEW OR AMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD UNDER THE CODES AND STANDARDS PROGRAM AND MAKES A REDUCTION OF $12.8 MILLION TO DOE'S ENERGY CONSERVATION ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to261⁠–⁠165NayYea (against)
Jul 18, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ZIMMER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO DEMOLISH THE BRIDGE BETWEEN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, AND ELLIS ISLAND OR TO PREVENT PEDESTRIAN USE OF SUCH BRIDGE SO LONG AS IT MEETS GENERALLY ACCEPTED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FOOT TRAFFIC.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to230⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Jul 18, 1995HR1977(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO BE OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED TO ACCEPT OR PROCESS APPLICATIONS FOR A PATENT FOR ANY MINING OR MILL SITE CLAIM OR ISSUANCE OF A PATENT FOR ANY SUCH CLAIM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to271⁠–⁠153YeaNay (against)
Jul 18, 1995HR1977(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE FOREST SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS OR THE PREPARATION OF TIMBER SALES IN ROADLESS AREAS COMPRISING 3,000 ACRES OR MORE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed166⁠–⁠255NayNay
Jul 18, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On PassagePassed244⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 18, 1995HRES188Providing for consideration of H.R. 1976; Agriculture Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed242⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Jul 18, 1995HRES192Providing for additional auditing by the House Inspector GeneralOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed414⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Jul 19, 1995HR2020H.R.2020 BY LIGHTFOOT (R-IA) -- TREASURY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 EXECUTIVE OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PROHIBITION OF CIGARETTE SALES TO MINORS IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS AND LANDS ACT TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOYER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed188⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE REJECTED THE GILCHREST AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FDA CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IF A PROSPECTUS WAS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT FOR THE PROJECT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠240NayNay
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DUNCAN AMENDMENT STRIKING THE $65.76 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR GSA NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PHASE II PROJECT IN MARYLAND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to278⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOBSON SUBSTITUTE TO THE PACKARD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ANY EMPLOYEE TRAINING WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN THE TRAINING WOULD NOT UPGRADE EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS; WOULD NOT MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS FOR KNOWLEDGE BEARING UPON PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES; WOULD BE INAPPROPRIATE TO THE WORKPLACE; WOULD BE DESIGNED TO CHANGE PARTICIPANTS' PERSONAL VALUES OR LIFESTYLE OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE; WOULD NOT REQUIRE PRIOR EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF CONTENT AND METHODS TO BE USED IN THE TRAINING; OR WOULD NOT PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR EMPLOYEES ARTICULATING A RELIGIOUS OR MORAL OBJECTION TO PARTICIPATING IN AN HIV/AIDS TRAINING PROGRAM.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PACKARD AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN THAT THE TRAINING DOES NOT MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS FOR KNOWLEDGE BEARING DIRECTLY UPON THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES; CONTAINS ELEMENTS LIKELY TO INDUCE HIGH LEVELS OF EMOTIONAL RESPONSE OR PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS ON SOME PARTICIPANTS; DOES NOT REQUIRE PRIOR EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF CONTENT AND METHODS TO BE USED; CONTAINS ANY METHODS OR CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH RELIGIOUS OR QUASI-RELIGIOUS BELIEF SYSTEMS OR "NEW AGE" BELIEF SYSTEMS; IS OFFENSIVE TO, OR DESIGNED TO CHANGE, PARTICIPANTS' PERSONAL VALUES OR LIFESTYLE OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE; OR INCLUDES CONTENT RELATED TO HIV/AIDS OTHER THAN THAT NECESSARY TO MAKE EMPLOYEES MORE AWARE OF THE MEDICAL RAMIFICATIONS AND THE WORKPLACE RIGHTS OF HIV-POSITIVE EMPLOYEES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to283⁠–⁠138Not VotingYea
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF AN EMPLOYEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBLIGATION OR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE EXCHANGE STABILIZATION FUND WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN TO THE OFFICIAL THAT SUCH FUNDS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BOLSTERING ANY FOREIGN CURRENCY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to245⁠–⁠183NayYea (against)
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHENOWETH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE BONUSES OR ANY OTHER MERIT-BASED SALARY INCREASE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed111⁠–⁠317Nay
Jul 19, 1995HR2020(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER AMENDMENT TO THE WARD AMENDMENT, OF A TECHNICAL NATURE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to231⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jul 19, 1995HR2020Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed216⁠–⁠211YeaYea
Jul 19, 1995HR1976H.R.1976 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SKEEN AMENDMENT MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE THAT STRIKES THE RESTRICTIONS ON ENROLLMENTS OF LAND IN THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM AND WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM, THE $800 MILLION CAP ON EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM EXPENDITURES, AND LANGUAGE BARRING LIVESTOCK FEED ASSISTANCE DISASTER PAYMENTS IN CASES WHERE CROP INSURANCE WAS AVAILABLE TO THE PRODUCER; REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY SALARIES AND EXPENSES BY $17.5 MILLION; ELIMINATING THE GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION PROGRAM; REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR LOW-INCOME RURAL HOUSING DIRECT LOANS BY $400 MILLION AND INCREASING THE GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM BY $200 MILLION; ELIMINATING THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT; AND REDUCING THE OVERALL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANTS AND FOR RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL GRANTS AND LOANS BY $127 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to240⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Jul 20, 1995HR2058China Policy Act of 1995On PassagePassed416⁠–⁠10Yea
Jul 20, 1995HJRES96Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Motion to TablePassed321⁠–⁠107Yea
Jul 20, 1995HR1976H.R.1976 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WALSH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD HAVE PROHIBITED THE USE OF FUNDS TO ISSUE, IMPLEMENT, OR ADMINISTER NEW FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION REGULATIONS PROPOSED BY THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (USDA) UNLESS A COMMITTEE WAS FORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND SUBMITTED A REPORT TO CONGRESS REVIEWING CURRENT RULES AND PROPOSED CHANGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to427⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE ALLARD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT APPROXIMATELY $12 MILLION FROM VARIOUS USDA OFFICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, POLICY, ECONOMICS, AND STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠232YeaYea
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE CASTLE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $3 MILLION FUNDS FOR CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY SALARIES AND EXPENSES; REDUCING BY $17 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE; REDUCING BY $20 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE "FOOD FOR PEACE" PROGRAM AND TRANSFERRING THIS AMOUNT TO THE RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed96⁠–⁠332Yea
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BY $1 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST; REDUCING BY $3 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE; AND INCREASING BY $1 MILLION FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed70⁠–⁠357Nay
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT, OF A PERFECTING NATURE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to230⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HALL OF OHIO AMENDMENT, STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PLACES LIMITS ON THE PARTICIPATION LEVEL IN THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC).)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to278⁠–⁠145NayNay
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO CARRY OUT ANY EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAM FOR TOBACCO OR PROVIDE CROP INSURANCE FOR TOBACCO STARTING WITH THE 1996 CROP.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jul 20, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE DEFICIENCY OR LAND DIVERSION PAYMENTS TO ANYONE WITH AN ANNUAL ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF $100,000 OR MORE FROM NON-FARM SOURCES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠249NayNay
Jul 21, 1995HRES194Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2002; Department of Transportation Appropriations for FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed217⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jul 21, 1995HR1976H.R.1976 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE PUBLIC LAW 480 PROGRAM ACCOUNTS (FOOD FOR PEACE) BY $242.7 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed83⁠–⁠338Nay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANFORD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE FACILITY CAMPUS AT THE BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠221NayYea (against)
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE OLVER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS IF CROP INSURANCE PROTECTION OR NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR THE LOSS OF FEED PRODUCED IS AVAILABLE AND INCREASE BY $60 MILLION FUNDS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIPS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed169⁠–⁠248NayNay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE ZIMMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO PAY THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL WHO CARRY OUT THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠261Nay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS UNDER THE MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM MAY ONLY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS SMALL BUSINESSES, COMPANIES WITH LESS THAN $20 MILLION IN ANNUAL SALES, OR COOPERATIVES REPRESENTING SMALL PRODUCERS OR COMPANIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠229Nay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR THE MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE SALE OR EXPORT OF ALCOHOL OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed130⁠–⁠268Nay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DEUTSCH AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS TO PAY THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL WHO CARRY OUT THE MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM IF THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE U.S. MINK EXPORT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, OR TO ANY MINK INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to232⁠–⁠160Nay
Jul 21, 1995HR1976Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 1996On PassagePassed313⁠–⁠78Yea
Jul 24, 1995HR70H.R.70 BY THOMAS, WILLIAM (R-CA) -- PERMITTING EXPORTS OF CERTAIN CRUDE OIL, PROVISION (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEJDENSON AMENDMENT TO THE YOUNG OF ALASKA SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL IF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS COULD NOT BE USED TO TRANSPORT ANY OF THE OIL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed117⁠–⁠278NayNay
Jul 24, 1995HR70(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT TO THE YOUNG OF ALASKA SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME OF EXPORTS FOR ANY CALENDAR YEAR TO THE TOTAL AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME OF OIL DELIVERED THROUGH THE ALASKA PIPELINE DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR, MINUS 1.35 MILLION BARRELS PER CALENDAR DAY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed95⁠–⁠301NayNay
Jul 24, 1995HR70To permit exports of certain domestically produced crude oil, and for other purposes.On PassagePassed324⁠–⁠77Yea
Jul 24, 1995HR2002H.R.2002 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LATOURETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER $6 MILLION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE COAST GUARD OPERATIONS EXPENSES ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠234YeaNay (against)
Jul 24, 1995HR2002(HOUSE REJECTED THE FOGLIETTA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR MASS TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS BY $135 MILLION FROM THE AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed122⁠–⁠295NayNay
Jul 24, 1995HR2002(HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF MICHIGAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $666 MILLION IN DISCRETIONARY MASS TRANSIT GRANTS FOR 30 NEW FIXED GUIDEWAYS SYSTEMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed114⁠–⁠302Nay
Jul 24, 1995HR2002(HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF MICHIGAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $15 MILLION IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION HIGH SPEED RAIL PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed101⁠–⁠313Nay
Jul 24, 1995HR2002(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM CERTAIN ICC RAIL AND MOTOR CARRIER FUNCTIONS AFTER THE ICC IS TERMINATED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠270Yea
Jul 25, 1995HR1943To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed179⁠–⁠245NayNay
Jul 25, 1995HR1943To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control ActOn PassagePassed269⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Jul 25, 1995S395Alaska North Slope OilMotion to Instruct ConfereesPassed261⁠–⁠161NayNay
Jul 25, 1995HR2002H.R.2002 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WOLF AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INSERT LANGUAGE THAT STATES THAT THE REPEAL OF SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 5333 OF TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE, SHALL NOT ABROGATE ANY RIGHTS OF MASS TRANSIT EMPLOYEES TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY OR OTHERWISE NEGOTIATE OR DISCUSS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER ANY OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠224YeaYea
Jul 25, 1995HR2002(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLEMAN AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE REPEALING SECTION 13(C) OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT, WHICH GUARANTEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND OTHER LABOR PROTECTIONS FOR TRANSIT EMPLOYEES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to233⁠–⁠186NayNay
Jul 25, 1995HR2002(HOUSE REJECTED THE ANDREWS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $37 MILLION THE CEILING ON OBLIGATIONS FOR GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed5⁠–⁠416Nay
Jul 25, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED AN APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT SUSTAINED THE POINT OF ORDER AGAINST AN ORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INSERT LINE ITEM VETO LANGUAGE IN THE BILL.)Sustain the ruling of the chairPassed281⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Jul 25, 1995HR2002Transportation Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed361⁠–⁠61Yea
Jul 25, 1995HR2076H.R.2076 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $2 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS AND REPLACE IT WITH $1.767 BILLION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING GRANTS AND $233 MILLION FOR OTHER CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED BY THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1994.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠232NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BY $30 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE BYRNE PROGRAM AND OFFSET THIS INCREASE BY REDUCING FUNDING FOR THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed171⁠–⁠256NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BY $300 MILLION LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS AND OFFSET THIS INCREASE BY REDUCING TRUTH IN SENTENCING GRANT FUNDING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed105⁠–⁠321Nay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM UNLESS THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN THE CASE OF RAPE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed146⁠–⁠281NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE FIELDS OF LOUISIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EARMARK $200 MILLION OF THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND MODEL GRANTS PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed128⁠–⁠296NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE HASTINGS OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE BY $37.5 MILLION FUNDS FOR THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION AND OFFSET THIS INCREASE BY REDUCING FUNDING FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES IN FEDERAL PRISONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed84⁠–⁠321Not Voting
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE ALLARD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $5 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠230YeaYea
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed115⁠–⁠310Yea
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE BARRING ANY NEW FUNDS FROM SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN CONTINUATION GRANTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGEL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE PUBLIC BROADCASTING FACILITIES, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION BY $2 MILLION AND OFFSET THAT INCREASE BY DECREASING BY $2 MILLION PERIODIC CENSUSES AND PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed188⁠–⁠234NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT TO THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR THE "USIA TELEVISION MARTI PROGRAM" WHEN IT IS KNOWN THAT SUCH FUNDS WOULD BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THE MARCH 1995 OFFICE OF CUBA BROADCASTING REINVENTING PLAN OF THE USIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to285⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR CUBA BROADCASTING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠277NayNay
Jul 26, 1995HR2076(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MEYERS OF KANSAS AMENDMENT THAT TRANSFERS $4.4 MILLION IN FUNDS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM TO THE SALARIES AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to368⁠–⁠57Yea
Jul 26, 1995HR2076Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On PassagePassed272⁠–⁠151YeaYea
Jul 27, 1995HRES201Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2099: VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed230⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Jul 27, 1995HR2099H.R.2099 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE NASA'S HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT ACCOUNT BY $1.6 BILLION; AND INCREASE VA MEDICAL CARE BY $230 MILLION, NASA SPACE, AERONAUTICS, AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY $400 MILLION, ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING BY $200 MILLION AND THE ACCOUNT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND PERSONS WITH AIDS BY $200 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed126⁠–⁠299NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF HUD TO REALLOCATE FUNDS FOR HOUSING VOUCHER ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC HOUSING MODERNIZATION, DRUG ELIMINATION GRANTS, AND SECTION 8 INCREMENTAL ASSISTANCE IF AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION FOR THE VOUCHER PROGRAM WAS NOT ENACTED BY DECEMBER 31, 1995.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed187⁠–⁠237NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER THE $320 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR FEMA DISASTER TO THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING ACCOUNT, AND EXEMPT ELDERLY AND DISABLED RECIPIENTS FROM RENT INCREASES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠248NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING BY $331.16 MILLION, AND STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT RAISES THE PERCENTAGE OF FAMILY INCOME USED TO CALCULATE CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS AND ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FOR SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠265NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO-WAIVE THE SECTION 8 "TAKE ONE, TAKE ALL" PROVISION FOR THE SOMMERSET CIRCLE HOUSING COMPLEX IN MADISON, WISCONSIN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed76⁠–⁠348Nay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE HUD MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES APPROPRIATION BY $112.8 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠239NayYea (against)
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE DIRECTING LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO DELAY ISSUING NEW VOUCHERS OR CERTIFICATES FOR SECTION 8 INCREMENTAL ASSISTANCE UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1996, AND TO SLOW THE RATE AT WHICH PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS ARE DEVELOPED DURING FISCAL YEAR 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS BY $184 MILLION AND FUNDING FOR FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE BY $30 MILLION, AND REDUCE FEMA DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING BY $235 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠260NayNay
Jul 27, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS HUD FROM ISSUING OR ENFORCING ANY REQUIREMENT OR REGULATION RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT TO THE BUSINESS OF, OR ANY ACTIVITY PERTAINING TO, PROPERTY INSURANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠266NayNay
Jul 28, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE KAPTUR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER $234 MILLION FROM THE FEMA DISASTER RELIEF ACCOUNT TO THE ACCOUNT FOR MODERNIZATION OF EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠222NayNay
Jul 28, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE APPROPRIATION BY $12 MILLION AND REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM BY $16.9 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠242NayNay
Jul 28, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE $390 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR FUNDING THE SPACE STATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed132⁠–⁠287Nay
Jul 28, 1995HR2099(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS OR LIMITS THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S ABILITY TO PROMULGATE, ENFORCE, IMPLEMENT, OR TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, INCLUDING THE CLEAN AIR ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, AND FOOD SAFETY LAWS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to212⁠–⁠206NayNay
Jul 28, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RisePassed258⁠–⁠148YeaYea
Jul 31, 1995HRES205Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2126, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed409⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 31, 1995HR2099H.R.2099 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LIMITATION ON USE OF EPA FUNDS WOULD NOT APPLY TO THE AGENCY'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN THAT THE LIMITATION WOULD RESTRICT THE AGENCY'S ABILITY TO PROTECT HUMANS AGAINST EXPOSURE TO ARSENIC, BENZENE, DIOXIN, LEAD, OR ANY KNOWN CARCINOGEN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed188⁠–⁠228NayNay
Jul 31, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SUPERFUND PROGRAM BY $440 MILLION AND REDUCE FUNDING FOR FEMA DISASTER RELIEF BY $186 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠261NayNay
Jul 31, 1995HR2099(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE VA MEDICAL CARE TO $16.961 BILLION, REDUCE NASA'S HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BY $89.5 MILLION, AND REDUCE THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES BY $235 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed121⁠–⁠296Nay
Jul 31, 1995HR2099(ON A DEMAND FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE REJECTED THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS OR LIMITS EPA'S ABILITY TO PROMULGATE, ENFORCE, IMPLEMENT, OR TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND FOOD SAFETY LAWS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠210NayNay
Jul 31, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed198⁠–⁠222NayNay
Jul 31, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On PassagePassed228⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Aug 1, 1995S21Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995On PassagePassed298⁠–⁠128YeaYea
Aug 2, 1995HR2127H.RES.208 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2127 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed120⁠–⁠289NayNay
Aug 2, 1995HRES208Providing for consideration of H.R. 2127; Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the Resolution, as amendedPassed323⁠–⁠104Yea
Aug 2, 1995HR2127H.R.2127 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE 17 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FUNDS AFFECTING WORKER PROTECTION, WOMEN, EDUCATION, AND POLITICAL ADVOCACY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠270NayNay
Aug 2, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE PELOSI AMENDMENTS EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY OSHA TO DEVELOP, PROMULGATE, OR ISSUE ANY STANDARDS OR GUIDELINES ON ERGONOMIC PROTECTION; LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE NLRB TO INVESTIGATE OR PROSECUTE ANY ALLEGED UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE AGAINST AN EMPLOYER, WHEN SUCH CHARGES ARE BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON AN EMPLOYER TAKING ANY ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF AGENTS OF ANY LABOR UNION; AND LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE NLRB TO EXERCISE ITS AUTHORITY TO GO TO COURT TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.)On agreeing to the Amendments en blocFailed197⁠–⁠229NayNay
Aug 2, 1995HR2127(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CRAPO AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A PERMANENT DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCKBOX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND ALL FUTURE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to373⁠–⁠52Yea
Aug 2, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE LIVINGSTON SUBSTITUTE TO THE AGREED-TO GREENWOOD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE FUNDING FOR THE TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM AND TRANSFER $193.35 MILLION TO THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT AND MIGRANT HEALTH CENTERS PROGRAMS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed207⁠–⁠221YeaYea
Aug 2, 1995HR2127(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GREENWOOD AMENDMENT THAT MAKES $193.35 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR THE VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING PROJECT UNDER TITLE X.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to224⁠–⁠204NayNay
Aug 3, 1995HRES207Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1555; Communications Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed255⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Aug 3, 1995(HOUSE REJECTED THE FATTAH MOTION THAT THE HOUSE ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed89⁠–⁠216NayNay
Aug 3, 1995HR2127H.R.2127 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOEKSTRA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN FISCAL YEAR 1998.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed136⁠–⁠286NayYea (against)
Aug 3, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT ALLOWS STATES SOLE DISCRETION IN DECIDING ON ABORTION FUNDING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed206⁠–⁠215NayNay
Aug 3, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE GANSKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE ABORTION TRAINING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠235NayNay
Aug 3, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THAT BLUTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE $1.2 BILLION IN FUNDING TO THE LIHEA PROGRAM AND OFFSET THAT INCREASE BY REDUCING BY 2 PERCENT DISCRETIONARY SPENDING IN EACH ACCOUNT ON A PRO RATA BASIS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed53⁠–⁠367Nay
Aug 3, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ADVOCACY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed187⁠–⁠232NayNay
Aug 3, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS BY ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IF COMPULSORY STUDENT FEES AT THAT INSTITUTION ARE USED TO SUPPORT ANY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY INFLUENCE OR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed161⁠–⁠263YeaYea
Aug 4, 1995HR2127(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS BY THE NIH TO CONVEY EXCLUSIVE LICENSE OR PATENT RIGHTS FOR A DRUG; RELEASE ON AN EXCLUSIVE BASIS DRUG TESTING INFORMATION DERIVED FROM NIH ANIMAL TESTS OR HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS; OR ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT UNDER THE STEVENSON-WYDLER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ACT OF 1980 AND PROVIDE THAT THESE RESTRICTIONS COULD BE WAIVED WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THAT A REASONABLE PRICING CLAUSE IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed141⁠–⁠284NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR2127Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed188⁠–⁠238NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR2127Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On PassagePassed219⁠–⁠208YeaYea
Aug 4, 1995HR1555H.R.1555 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SHORTENS FROM 15 TO 6 MONTHS THE LENGTH OF TIME THE FCC WILL HAVE TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHECKLIST PROVISIONS AND REDUCE THE TIME SPAN THAT A BELL COMPANY MUST OPERATE THEIR LONG DISTANCE SERVICE THROUGH A SEPARATE SUBSIDIARY FROM 3 YEARS TO 18 MONTHS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to256⁠–⁠149Yea
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO NOT DEREGULATE CABLE RATES FOR AN EXISTING CABLE SYSTEM UNTIL A TELEPHONE COMPANY HAD ACTUALLY BEEN AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE COMPETING VIDEO SERVICES TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THE SAME FRANCHISE AREA, LIMIT THE EXEMPTION FROM PRICE CONTROLS FOR SMALL CABLE OPERATORS TO SYSTEMS WITH 10,000 OR FEWER SUBSCRIBERS IN ITS FRANCHISE AREA, AND LOWER THE COMPLAINT THRESHOLD UNDER WHICH THE FCC COULD TRIGGER A RATE REVIEW FROM 5 PERCENT OF ALL SUBSCRIBERS TO 10 SUBSCRIBERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed148⁠–⁠275NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STUPAK AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL AFFECTS THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MANAGE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR TO REQUIRE FAIR AND REASONABLE COMPENSATION FROM TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS FOR USE OF SUCH RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND STRIKES PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN TYPES OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS IN IMPOSING FEES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to338⁠–⁠86Nay
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEW OF THE BELL COMPANY ENTRY INTO NEW MARKETS AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL UNLESS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOUND THERE WAS A DANGEROUS PROBABILITY THAT SUCH COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES WOULD SUCCESSFULLY USE THEIR MARKET POWER TO SUBSTANTIALLY IMPEDE COMPETITION IN THE MARKET SUCH COMPANY SOUGHT TO ENTER.)On agreeing to the Amendment, as modifiedFailed151⁠–⁠271NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROTECTS FROM LIABILITY THOSE PROVIDERS AND USERS SEEKING TO CLEAN UP THE INTERNET AND PROHIBITING THE FCC FROM IMPOSING CONTENT OR ANY REGULATION OF THE INTERNET.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠4Yea
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS TO 35 PERCENT THE PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS NATIONWIDE THAT MAY BE REACHED BY TV STATIONS DIRECTLY OWNED BY A SINGLE NETWORK OR OWNERSHIP GROUP.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠195NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR1555(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN SUBSTITUTE TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES AS NATIONAL POLICY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE TELEVISION AND VIDEO INDUSTRY TO ESTABLISH INDUSTRY-WIDE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS AND RATING PROCEDURES WHICH WOULD EMPOWER PARENTS TO BLOCK PROGRAMMING THEY DEEM INAPPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.)On Agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠201NayYea (against)
Aug 4, 1995HR1555Communications Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsPassed224⁠–⁠199NayNay
Aug 4, 1995HR1555Communications Act of 1995On PassagePassed305⁠–⁠117YeaYea
Sep 6, 1995HRES206Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 1854; Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Sep 6, 1995HR1854Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Motion to Recommit Conference ReportFailed164⁠–⁠243NayNay
Sep 6, 1995HR1854Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed305⁠–⁠101YeaYea
Sep 7, 1995HR2126H.R.2126 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT APPROPRIATION BY $493 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠213NayNay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION APPROPRIATION BY $1 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed126⁠–⁠293Not VotingNay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WAS IN DANGER, OR IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL TREATMENT OR OTHER FACILITY OF THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, ANY COST INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH A PROCEDURE WAS REIMBURSED FROM PRIVATE FUNDS.)On Agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠224NayNay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS IN DANGER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to226⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (OTHER THAN THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM FUND) BY LIMITING FUNDING TO NINETY PERCENT OF LAST YEAR'S LEVEL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed93⁠–⁠325Nay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATED FUNDS BY THREE PERCENT ACROSS-THE BOARD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed124⁠–⁠296NayNay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126(ON A DEMAND FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY CONTRACTORS FOR POLITICAL ADVOCACY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠238NayNay
Sep 7, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed294⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Sep 8, 1995HJRES102Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment CommissionOn PassageFailed75⁠–⁠343Nay
Sep 8, 1995HR2020Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1996On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed387⁠–⁠31Yea
Sep 12, 1995HR1594H.R.1594 BY SAXTON (R-NJ) -- PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GENE GREEN OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL COULD BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING PRIVATE PENSION PLANS FROM INVESTING IN DOMESTIC INVESTMENTS, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM FOREIGN INVESTMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠217NayNay
Sep 12, 1995HR1594(HOUSE REJECTED THE HINCHEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THE BILL COULD BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING THE INVESTMENT BY AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN IN DOMESTIC INVESTMENTS, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM FOREIGN INVESTMENTS, AND DIRECT THE SECRETARY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS NECESSARY TO ENCOURAGE DOMESTIC INVESTMENTS BY PENSION PLANS TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH INVESTMENTS ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ERISA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠234NayNay
Sep 12, 1995HR1594(HOUSE REJECTED THE ANDREWS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SHOULD APPLY THE SAME FIDUCIARY STANDARDS TO ECONOMICALLY TARGETED INVESTMENTS AS ARE APPLICABLE TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS GENERALLY UNDER ERISA AND ELIMINATE THE ETI CLEARINGHOUSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠232NayNay
Sep 12, 1995HR1594Restrictions on Promotion by the Government of Use by Employee Benefit Plans of Economically Targeted InvestmentsOn PassagePassed239⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Sep 12, 1995HR2150Small Business Credit Efficiency ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed405⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 13, 1995HR1655H.R.1655 BY COMBEST (R-TX) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING BY THREE PERCENT EXCEPT THAT AUTHORIZED FOR THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠262NayNay
Sep 13, 1995HR1655(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1995, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS REQUESTED, AUTHORIZED FOR, AND SPENT ON INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES BE DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠271NayNay
Sep 13, 1995HR1162H.R.1162 BY CRAPO (R-ID) -- DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCKBOX ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FROST AMENDMENT TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL TO ALL 1996 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS RETROACTIVELY AND GIVE THE CHAIRMEN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES RATHER THAN THE DIRECTOR OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE THE POWER TO ADJUST 602(B) ALLOCATIONS TO REFLECT LOCK-BOX SAVINGS AND APPLY THE PROVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1996 DEFENSE AND LABOR/HHS APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠221NayNay
Sep 13, 1995HR1162(HOUSE REJECTED THE MEEK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF OVERALL SAVINGS DUE TO THE LOCK-BOX MECHANISM TO COUNT TOWARD ANYTHING OTHER THAN REDUCING THE BUDGET DEFICIT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠282NayNay
Sep 13, 1995HR1162Deficit Reduction Lock-Box ActOn PassagePassed364⁠–⁠59Yea
Sep 13, 1995HRES219Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1670On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed414⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 13, 1995HR1670H.R.1670 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL OUTLINING REVISED DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING "FULL AND OPEN" COMPETITION; ADD PROVISIONS INSTRUCTING AGENCIES SEEKING PROCUREMENT BIDS TO HOLD A CONFERENCE FOR ANY INTERESTED FIRM TO INFORM THEM OF NEEDS AND QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO COMPETE FOR JOBS; AND ALLOW AGENCIES TO MAKE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS ON INITIAL BIDS RECEIVED TO DETERMINE IF PROPOSALS HAVE A CHANCE AT RECEIVING A CONTRACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠239NayNay
Sep 13, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriationms, FY 1996Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed414⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 14, 1995HR1670H.R.1670 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- FEDERAL ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS LIFTING THE CURRENT LAW REQUIRMENT THAT A FEE OR TAX MUST BE PAID TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN SALES OF PRODUCTS DEVELOPED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACT IN ORDER TO RECOUP THESE DEVELOPMENT COSTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠259NayNay
Sep 14, 1995HR1670Federal Acquisition Reform ActOn PassagePassed423⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 19, 1995HRES222Providing for consideration of H.R. 1617; Consolidated and Reformed Education, Employment, and Rehabilitation SystemsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed388⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 19, 1995HR402Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act AmendmentSuspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentPassed392⁠–⁠10Yea
Sep 19, 1995HR1091To Improve the National Park System in the Commonwealth of VirginiaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed377⁠–⁠31Yea
Sep 19, 1995HR260National Park System Reform ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed180⁠–⁠231YeaYea
Sep 19, 1995HR1296Presidio AdministrationOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed317⁠–⁠101Yea
Sep 19, 1995HR558Texas Low-Level radioactive Waste Compact Consent ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed176⁠–⁠243YeaYea
Sep 19, 1995HR1617H.R.1617 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES ACT LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT ARTS AND ARTIFACTS INDEMNITY ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GENE GREEN OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROVISIONS (TITLE V).)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to231⁠–⁠192NayNay
Sep 19, 1995HR1617Consolidated and Reformed Education, Employment, and Rehabilitation SystemsOn PassagePassed345⁠–⁠79Yea
Sep 20, 1995(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed167⁠–⁠237Not VotingNay
Sep 20, 1995(THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES RECEIVED PERMISSION TO SIT TODAY DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE: COMMITTEES ON AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, THE JUDICIARY, NATIONAL SECURITY, RESOURCES, SCIENCE, AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS.)Committees to sitPassed243⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Sep 20, 1995HRES224Providing for consideration of H.R. 2274; National Highway System Designation Act of 1995On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed241⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Sep 20, 1995HRES224Providing for consideration of H.R. 2274; National Highway System Designation Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed375⁠–⁠39Yea
Sep 20, 1995HR2274H.R.2274 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM DESIGNATION ACT OF 1995 HIGHWAY FUNDING RESTORATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RAHALL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT REPEALS THE NATIONAL SPEED LIMIT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed112⁠–⁠313NayNay
Sep 20, 1995HR2274(HOUSE REJECTED THE RAHALL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT REPEALS THE NATIONAL SPEED LIMIT AND REPLACE IT WITH LANGUAGE TO RAISE IT TO 65 MILES-PER-HOUR ACROSS THE BOARD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed133⁠–⁠291NayNay
Sep 20, 1995HR2274(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES TO ENACT AND ENFORCE A NATIONAL STANDARD TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY INTOXICATED MINORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to223⁠–⁠203NayNay
Sep 20, 1995HR2274National Highway System Designation Act of 1995On PassagePassed419⁠–⁠7Yea
Sep 20, 1995HR1817Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed326⁠–⁠98Yea
Sep 20, 1995HRES225Providing for the consideration of H.R. 927; Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed304⁠–⁠118YeaYea
Sep 21, 1995HR927H.R.927 BY BURTON (R-IN) -- CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY (LIBERTAD) ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ADD LANGUAGE TO PERMIT THE EXPORT OF STAPLE FOODS AND MEDICAL ITEMS TO CUBA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠283NayNay
Sep 21, 1995HR927Cuban liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1995On PassagePassed294⁠–⁠130YeaYea
Sep 21, 1995HR1530Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed415⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 21, 1995HR1530Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 27, 1995HRES226Providing for consideration of H.R. 743; Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed267⁠–⁠149YeaYea
Sep 27, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed344⁠–⁠66Yea
Sep 27, 1995HR743H.R.743 BY GUNDERSON (R-WI) -- TEAMWORK FOR EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SAWYER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS IN THE BILL STATING THAT A WORKPLACE TEAM CREATED TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS IS NOT A PROHIBITED UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT AND PROTECTS SELF-DIRECTED TEAMS OF EMPLOYEES, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED SUPERVISOR-MANAGED WORK TEAMS AND BROADER "AD HOC" TEAMS OF MANAGERS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠221NayNay
Sep 27, 1995HR743(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE PERSONS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES IN INVOLVEMENT GROUPS BE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE EMPLOYEES BY SECRET BALLOT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠228NayNay
Sep 27, 1995HR743(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed187⁠–⁠234NayNay
Sep 27, 1995HR743Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act of 1995On PassagePassed221⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Sep 28, 1995HR1170H.R.1170 BY BONO (R-CA) -- COURT HEARING FOR CERTAIN CASES CHALLENGING MEASURES PASSED BY REFERENDUM, PROVISION (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE BILL TO COURT DISTRICTS WHICH HAVE EITHER ONLY ONE SITTING JUDGE OR THAT HAVE MULTIPLE JUDGES WHO CAN RECEIVE CASES IN ANY OTHER WAY OTHER THAN A RANDOM ASSIGNMENT BASIS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠248NayNay
Sep 28, 1995HR1170Three Judge review of State passed referendumsOn PassagePassed266⁠–⁠159YeaYea
Sep 28, 1995HRES232Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 2126; Department of Defense Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed284⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Sep 28, 1995HRES231Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 1977; Department of Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed251⁠–⁠171YeaYea
Sep 29, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996Motion to Recommit Conference Report with InstructionsPassed277⁠–⁠147YeaNay (against)
Sep 29, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed354⁠–⁠59Yea
Sep 29, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriationms, FY 1996Recommit the Conference Report with instructionsFailed176⁠–⁠240NayNay
Sep 29, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportFailed151⁠–⁠267Yea
Oct 11, 1995HR2405H.R.2405 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1996 DEPARMTMENT OF ENERGY CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $33.4 MILLION FOR ADVANCED SUBSONIC TECHNOLOGY AND STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR CONCEPT STUDIES FOR ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND AFFORDABLE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed139⁠–⁠281NayNay
Oct 11, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE NASA'S HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS BY $35 MILLION AND EARMARK $22 MILLION FOR INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed144⁠–⁠276NayNay
Oct 11, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE RICHARDSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ENERGY DEPARTMENT LABORATORIES TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY 15 PERCENT OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS AND ESTABLISH A LABORATORY OPERATIONS BOARD TO PROVIDE ADVICE REGARDING THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR DEPARTMENT LABORATORIES, THE COORDINATION OF BUDGET AND POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING LABORATORY OPERATIONS, AND EFFECTIVE LABORATORY MANAGEMENT.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed147⁠–⁠274NayNay
Oct 11, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ENERGY DEPARTMENT LABORATORIES TO DECREASE THEIR NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES BY ONE-THIRD OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠286Yea
Oct 11, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOYLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE WALKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CONFORM THE AUTHORIZATION FOR FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO THE LEVELS OF THE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT AND REDUCE 1997 DOE AUTHORIZATIONS BY 10 PERCENT FROM 1996 LEVELS.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed173⁠–⁠245NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR1976Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 1996Motion to recommit Conference Report with instructionsFailed158⁠–⁠264NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR1976Making Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed288⁠–⁠132Yea
Oct 12, 1995HR2405H.R.2405 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1996 DEPARMTMENT OF ENERGY CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR EPA'S CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠215NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT INDOOR AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠218NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR EPA'S ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠219NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR2405(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE INCREASED LEVELS OF FUNDING FOR MANY OF THE AUTHORIZED CIVILIAN SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $25.1 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠229NayNay
Oct 12, 1995HR2405Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of 1995On PassagePassed248⁠–⁠161YeaYea
Oct 17, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed344⁠–⁠53Yea
Oct 17, 1995HR2070Providing for the distribution of a film in the U,S. by United States Information AgencyOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed403⁠–⁠2Yea
Oct 17, 1995HR2353Extension of certain health and medical care provided by the Department of Veterans AffairsOn motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as amendedPassed403⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 18, 1995HR39H.R.39 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1995 PACIFIC INSULAR AREAS FISHERIES EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE FARR OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCILS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS MEASURES THAT WOULD MINIMIZE TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE ANY ADVERSE IMPACT OF FISHING ON ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to251⁠–⁠162NayNay
Oct 18, 1995HR39(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILCREST AMENDMENT THAT MODIFIES THE DEFINITION OF "OPTIMUM YIELD" IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCILS FROM ALLOWING A FISH STOCK TO BE HARVESTED AT A RATE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINABLE YIELD FOR THAT FISHERY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to304⁠–⁠113Yea
Oct 18, 1995HR39(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES PROVISIONS THAT WOULD PREVENT THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT FROM REQUIRING SHRIMP FISHERMEN TO USE DEVICES WHICH WOULD REDUCE INCIDENTAL KILLING OF NON-TARGET SPECIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to294⁠–⁠129Yea
Oct 18, 1995HR39Fisheries Conservation and Management AmendmentsOn PassagePassed388⁠–⁠37Yea
Oct 18, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed134⁠–⁠290NayNay
Oct 18, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed418⁠–⁠3Yea
Oct 18, 1995HR2259H.R.2259 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CERTAIN SENTENCING GUIDELINE AMENDMENTS, DISAPPROVAL (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAKE THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR POSSESSION OF CRACK COCAINE THE SAME AS THOSE FOR POWDER COCAINE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed98⁠–⁠316Nay
Oct 18, 1995HR2259To disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendmentsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed149⁠–⁠266NayNay
Oct 18, 1995HR2259To disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendmentsOn PassagePassed332⁠–⁠83Yea
Oct 19, 1995HRES238Providing for the connsideration of H.R. 2425; Medicare Preservation Act of 1995On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed231⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Oct 19, 1995HRES238Providing for the connsideration of H.R. 2425; Medicare Preservation Act of 1995On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed227⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Oct 19, 1995HR2425H.R.2425 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- MEDICARE PRESERVATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MEDICARE BY $90 BILLION OVER SEVEN YEARS, REDUCE PART A SPENDING BY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO EXTEND THE SOLVENCY OF THE PART A HOSPITAL TRUST FUND TO 2006, AND REDUCE COST SHARING BY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES BY FREEZING THE PART B PREMIUM FOR ONE YEAR AND PROVIDING THAT THE MONTHLY PREMIUM IN SUCCEEDING YEARS WOULD BE BELOW THE LEVEL UNDER CURRENT LAW.)On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed149⁠–⁠283NayNay
Oct 19, 1995HR2425Medicare Preservation Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed183⁠–⁠249NayNay
Oct 19, 1995HR2425Medicare Preservation Act of 1995On PassagePassed231⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Oct 24, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed363⁠–⁠48Yea
Oct 24, 1995HR117Senior Citizens Housing Safety and Economic Relief ActOn PassagePassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 24, 1995S1322Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Implementation ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed374⁠–⁠37Yea
Oct 25, 1995HR2002Transportation Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed393⁠–⁠29Yea
Oct 25, 1995S4Line Item VetoOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed381⁠–⁠44Yea
Oct 25, 1995HRES244H.RES.244 BY SLAUGHTER, LOUISE (D-NY) -- PRIVATE RELIEF (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE H.RES. 244, TO DIRECT THE SPEAKER TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY IN RESPONSE TO THE USE OF A FORGED DOCUMENT AT A SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING.)On Motion to TablePassed236⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Oct 26, 1995HRES245Providing for consideration of H.Con.Res. 109; Social Security Earnings Test Reform and further consideration of the bill H.R. 2491; Budget Reconciliation for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Oct 26, 1995HRES245Providing for consideration of H.Con.Res. 109; Social Security Earnings Test Reform and further consideration of the bill H.R. 2491; Budget Reconciliation for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed235⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Oct 26, 1995HCONRES109Social Security Earnings Test ReformOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed414⁠–⁠5Yea
Oct 26, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentFailed72⁠–⁠356Nay
Oct 26, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed180⁠–⁠250NayNay
Oct 26, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On PassagePassed227⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Oct 30, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed198⁠–⁠219NayNay
Oct 30, 1995HRES247Sense of Congress relating to Bosnia and HerzegovinaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed315⁠–⁠103YeaYea
Oct 31, 1995HRES239Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2492, Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed235⁠–⁠184Not VotingYea
Oct 31, 1995HR2492Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed315⁠–⁠106YeaYea
Oct 31, 1995HR1905Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed402⁠–⁠24Yea
Oct 31, 1995HRES249Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1868; Foreign Assistance Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed268⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Oct 31, 1995HRES249Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1868; Foreign Assistance Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed257⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Oct 31, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsFailed179⁠–⁠245NayNay
Oct 31, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed351⁠–⁠71Yea
Oct 31, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Recede And Concur With Amendment In Senate Amendment No. 115Passed232⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Nov 1, 1995HRES251Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1833On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed237⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Nov 1, 1995H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO MAKE IN ORDER THE USE OF CERTAIN EXHIBITS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.)use of exhibits on the floor of the House of RepresentativesPassed332⁠–⁠86Yea
Nov 1, 1995HR1833Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn PassagePassed288⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Nov 1, 1995HRES252Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2546; District of Columbia Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed241⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Nov 1, 1995HR2546H.R.2546 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONILLA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REVOKE THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPTION FROM DISTRICT PROPERTY TAXES BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠213YeaYea
Nov 1, 1995HR2546(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT REPEALS THE DISTRICT'S HEALTH CARE BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT WHICH PERMITS UNMARRIED COHABITING ADULTS TO REGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT AND RECEIVE CERTAIN HEALTH AND OTHER LEGAL BENEFITS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to249⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Nov 2, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed317⁠–⁠88Yea
Nov 2, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996previous question on motion to instruct confereesPassed231⁠–⁠195NayNay
Nov 2, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996motion to instruct confereesPassed227⁠–⁠194NayNay
Nov 2, 1995HR2546H.R.2546 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GUNDERSON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE SUPERINTENDENT OF D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A LONG-TERM SCHOOL REFORM PLAN CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTROL BOARD FINANCIAL PLAN; AUTHORIZES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS THROUGH FIVE-YEAR CHARTERS; AUTHORIZES $21 MILLION OVER FIVE YEARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL EVEN START PROGRAM FROM TWO TO TWENTY SEATS; AUTHORIZES $2 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996 TO ESTABLISH A SEVEN MEMBER PANEL TO DEVELOP CORE-CURRICULUM, STUDENT ASSESSMENTS, AND TEACHER TRAINING MODELS; AUTHORIZES FUNDS TO DEVELOP A PER PUPIL EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA; AUTHORIZES $2 MILLION FOR THE GSA TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997; AUTHORIZES FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL; REQUIRES THE DISTRICT TO REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ITS PROGRESS BY AUGUST 1, 1996; AUTHORIZES $42 MILLION TO ESTABLISH NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE "SCHOLARSHIPS" TO LOW INCOME D.C. STUDENTS; AUTHORIZES $26 MILLION TO ESTABLISH TWO PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO DEVELOP A JOB TRAINING INITIATIVE, EXPAND WORK FORCE PREPARATION INITIATIVES, IMPLEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND PROVIDE 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH CAREER COUNSELING; AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO CONDITION WELFARE BENEFITS ON THE ATTENDANCE OF PARENTS AT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF HHS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to241⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Nov 2, 1995HR2546District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed224⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Nov 7, 1995HJRES69Reappointment of Homer Alfred Neal to Smithsonian BoardOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed386⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 7, 1995HJRES110Appointment of Howard H. Baker, Jr. to Smithsionian BoardOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed389⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 7, 1995HJRES111Appointment of Anne D’Harnoncourt to Smithsonian BoardOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed389⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 7, 1995HJRES112Appointment of Louis Gerstner to Smithsonian BoardOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed390⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 8, 1995SCONRES31Honoring the life and legacy of Yitzhak RabinOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 8, 1995HRES256Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 395; Alaska Power Administration Sale ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed361⁠–⁠54Yea
Nov 8, 1995S395Alaska North Slope OilOn motion to recommit the Conference ReportFailed160⁠–⁠261NayNay
Nov 8, 1995S395Alaska North Slope OilOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed289⁠–⁠134YeaYea
Nov 8, 1995HRES257Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res 115; Further Continuing AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed216⁠–⁠210YeaYea
Nov 8, 1995HJRES115Further Continuing Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed198⁠–⁠227NayNay
Nov 8, 1995HJRES115Further Continuing Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed230⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Nov 9, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed338⁠–⁠66Yea
Nov 9, 1995HR956Common Sense Legal Standards Reform ActMotion to Instruct ConfereesFailed190⁠–⁠231NayNay
Nov 9, 1995HRES258Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2586, Temporary Increase in Public Debt LimitOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed220⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Nov 9, 1995HR2586Temporary Increase in the Public Debt LimitOn Agreeing to the AmendmentPassed257⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Nov 9, 1995HR2586Temporary Increase in the Public Debt LimitOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed186⁠–⁠235NayNay
Nov 9, 1995HR2586Temporary Increase in the Public Debt LimitOn PassagePassed227⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Nov 10, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed299⁠–⁠84Yea
Nov 10, 1995HRES262Providing for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2586On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed220⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Nov 10, 1995HRES261Providing for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.J. Res. 115On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed223⁠–⁠182YeaYea
Nov 10, 1995HR2586Temporary Increase in the Public Debt LimitOn Motion to Agree to the Senate AmendmentPassed219⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Nov 10, 1995HJRES115Further Continuing Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Motion to Dispose of Senate Amendments En BlocPassed224⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Nov 10, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournPassed164⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Nov 13, 1995HR2586Temporary Increase in the Public Debt LimitPostpone Veto to a date certainPassed223⁠–⁠184YeaYea
Nov 13, 1995HR657Extending the construction deadline for three Arkansas Hydroelectric ProjectsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed404⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 14, 1995HJRES115Further Continuing Appropriations for F.Y. 1996Postpone consideration of Veto Message to a date certainPassed229⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Nov 14, 1995HR2621Prevent Disinvestment of Trust FundsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed247⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Nov 14, 1995HR2539H.R.2539 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION SUNSET ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-88, APPROVED 12/29/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WHITFIELD AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE LABOR PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO EMPLOYEES OF SMALL AND MIDSIZE RAILROADS DURING ACQUISITIONS OR MERGERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to241⁠–⁠184NayNay
Nov 14, 1995HR2539Interstate Commerce Commission Termination ActOn PassagePassed417⁠–⁠8Yea
Nov 15, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996disagree to S.adt. to H. adt. to S. adt # 115Passed237⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Nov 15, 1995HRES267Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2020; Treasury - Postal Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed233⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Nov 15, 1995HRES267Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2020; Treasury - Postal Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed285⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Nov 15, 1995HR2020Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed374⁠–⁠52Yea
Nov 15, 1995HRES253Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1977On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed237⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Nov 15, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996Motion to Recommit Conference Report with InstructionsPassed230⁠–⁠199NayNay
Nov 15, 1995HRES270Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 122; Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed249⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Nov 15, 1995HJRES122Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed187⁠–⁠241NayNay
Nov 16, 1995HJRES122Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1996On PassagePassed277⁠–⁠151YeaYea
Nov 16, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KINGSTON MOTION TO TABLE AN APPEAL OF A RULING OF THE CHAIR.)table the appeal of ruling of the chairPassed231⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Nov 16, 1995HRES271Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2126; Department of Defense Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed372⁠–⁠55Yea
Nov 16, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996Recommit the Conference Report with InstructionsFailed121⁠–⁠307NayNay
Nov 16, 1995HR2126Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed270⁠–⁠158YeaYea
Nov 16, 1995HRES250H.RES.250 BY WALDHOLTZ (R-UT) -- RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING GIFT REFORM (HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO RETAIN THE CURRENT CUMULATIVE LIMIT OF $250 IN GIFTS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE IN A YEAR; REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF ALL GIFTS OF OVER $50, AND COUNT THEM TOWARD THE $250 ANNUAL CAP; PERMIT HOUSE PERSONNEL TO ACCEPT FREE ADMISSION OR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO A PUBLIC EVENT ONLY IF THE ACTUAL SPONSOR PAYS AND THEY EITHER PARTICIPATE OR ATTEND IN SOME OFFICIAL CAPACITY; AND PERMIT FREE ATTENDANCE AT CHARITY EVENTS, ALONG WITH TRAVEL AND LODGING, IF THE SPONSOR WAS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND WAS PAYING THE MEMBERS' EXPENSES, MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS WOULD GO TO CHARITY AND THE MEMBER'S PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTED IN A TANGIBLE WAY TO THE SUCCESS OF THE EVENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠276Yea
Nov 16, 1995HRES250(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT BANS ACCEPTANCE OF ALL GIFTS AND MEALS; ELIMINATES THE EXEMPTION FOR TOKEN DONATIONS OF HOME-STATE PRODUCTS; REMOVES CONDITIONS ON ACCEPTING FREE ATTENDANCE FOR A COMPANION AT A PUBLIC EVENT; RESTORES THE 4-DAY ALLOWANCE FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; AND REMOVES CONDITIONS ON TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to422⁠–⁠8Yea
Nov 16, 1995HRES250Gift ReformOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed422⁠–⁠6Yea
Nov 17, 1995HRES272Authorizing a specified correction in the form of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2491; Budget Reconciliation for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed230⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Nov 17, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed237⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Nov 17, 1995HRES273Providing for consideration of H.R. 2606; Prohibition on Funds for Bosnia DeploymentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed239⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Nov 17, 1995HR2606Prohibition on Funds for Bosnia DeploymentOn PassagePassed243⁠–⁠171YeaYea
Nov 17, 1995HRES277H.RES.277 BY PETERSON, PETE (D-FL) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE H. RES. 277, A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION.)On Motion to TablePassed219⁠–⁠177Not VotingYea
Nov 18, 1995H.RES.275 BY MCINNIS (R-CO) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY MOTION THAT REPRESENTATIVE MICA BE PERMITTED TO PROCEED IN ORDER.)on motion to proceed in orderPassed199⁠–⁠189Not VotingYea
Nov 18, 1995HRES275Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed247⁠–⁠169Not VotingYea
Nov 18, 1995HJRES123Further Continuing Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed416⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Nov 18, 1995(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE LINDER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed32⁠–⁠361Not Voting
Nov 20, 1995HR2491Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995On motion to agree to Senate AmendmentPassed235⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Nov 20, 1995HJRES122Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1996On motion to agree to the Senate AmendmentPassed421⁠–⁠4Yea
Nov 28, 1995HR2519Philanthropy Protection ActOn PassagePassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 28, 1995HR2525Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief ActOn PassagePassed427⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 28, 1995HR2564H.R.2564 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FOX OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT REGISTERED LOBBYISTS FROM GIVING GIFTS TO MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed171⁠–⁠257YeaYea
Nov 28, 1995HR2564(HOUSE REJECTED THE CLINGER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL AGENCIES FROM USING APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION FOR A LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed190⁠–⁠238YeaYea
Nov 28, 1995HR2564(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGLISH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO IMPOSE A LIFETIME BAN ON LOBBYING FOR A FOREIGN INTEREST ON THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠221YeaYea
Nov 28, 1995HR2564(HOUSE REJECTED THE WELLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE REGISTERED LOBBYISTS TO DISCLOSE ANY HONORARIA THEY PAY TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed193⁠–⁠233YeaYea
Nov 29, 1995HR2564Lobbying Disclosure ActOn PassagePassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 29, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsPassed216⁠–⁠208NayNay
Nov 30, 1995HR1788H.R.1788 BY MOLINARI, SUSAN (R-NY) -- AMTRAK REFORM AND PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL PLACING A $250,000 LIABILITY LIMITATION ON NONECONOMIC DAMAGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠239NayNay
Nov 30, 1995HR1788(HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT AMTRAK TO MAKE TRACK RIGHTS AMENDMENT WITH ANY RAIL FREIGHT CARRIER REGARDLESS OF ANY EXISTING LEGAL OR CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed161⁠–⁠249NayNay
Nov 30, 1995HR1788Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of 1995On PassagePassed406⁠–⁠4Yea
Nov 30, 1995HRES288Priviledges of the HouseOn motion to tablePassed218⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Dec 5, 1995HR869Designating the Thomas D. Lambros Federal BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed414⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 5, 1995HR965Romano L. Mazzoli Federal BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 5, 1995HR1804Judge Isaac C. Parker FederaL BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed373⁠–⁠40Yea
Dec 5, 1995HR2684Senior Citizens’ Right To Work ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed411⁠–⁠4Yea
Dec 6, 1995HRES290Waiving points of order against the Conference Report on H.R. 1058; Federal Securities LitigationOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed318⁠–⁠97YeaYea
Dec 6, 1995HR1058Securities Litigation Reform ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed320⁠–⁠102YeaYea
Dec 6, 1995HR2076Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Recommit the Conference Report with instructionsFailed190⁠–⁠231NayNay
Dec 6, 1995HR2076Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed256⁠–⁠166YeaYea
Dec 7, 1995HRES291Waiving points of order against further consideration of the Conference Report on H.R. 2099; VA HUD Appropriations for F.Y. 1966On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed242⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Dec 7, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Recommit the Conference Report With InstructionsFailed198⁠–⁠219NayNay
Dec 7, 1995HR2099VA, HUD, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed227⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Dec 12, 1995HR2243Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management ReauthorizationSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 12, 1995HR2677Use of State Employees and Services in National Parks During Government ShutdownsSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed254⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Dec 12, 1995HR2418DNA Identification Grants ImprovementSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed407⁠–⁠5Yea
Dec 12, 1995HCONRES117Nobel Peace Prize nominee Wei JingshengSuspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 13, 1995HRES296Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the remaining Senate amendment to H.R. 1868; Foreign Operations appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed241⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HR1868Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Recede from H.amendment to S.amendment #115 w/adtPassed226⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HRES297Waiving a rerquirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to certain resolutions reported fromm the Committee on RulesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed230⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HRES301Waiving points of order against the further conference report on H.R. 1977, Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed231⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed187⁠–⁠241NayNay
Dec 13, 1995HR1977Department of the Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed244⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HRES304Providing for debate and consideration of three measures relating to U,S. troop deployments in BosniaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed357⁠–⁠70Yea
Dec 13, 1995HR2770To prohibit Federal funds from being used for deployment on the ground of U.S. Armed Forces in BosniaOn PassageFailed210⁠–⁠218YeaYea
Dec 13, 1995HRES302Relating to the deployment of United States Armed Forces in BosniaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed287⁠–⁠141YeaYea
Dec 14, 1995HRES306Deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to BosniaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed190⁠–⁠237NayNay
Dec 14, 1995HRES293Providing for consideration of H.R. 2621; Enforce Public Debt Limit and Protect Federal Trust FundsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Dec 14, 1995HRES293Providing for consideration of H.R. 2621; Enforce Public Debt Limit and Protect Federal Trust FundsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠184YeaYea
Dec 14, 1995HR2621Prevent Disinvestment of Trust FundsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed190⁠–⁠229NayNay
Dec 14, 1995HR2621Prevent Disinvestment of Trust FundsOn PassagePassed235⁠–⁠103YeaYea
Dec 15, 1995(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE SPEAKER MAY BE AUTHORIZED TO DECLARE RECESSES SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1995.)Motion to declare recessesPassed215⁠–⁠152YeaYea
Dec 15, 1995HRES307Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 1530; Department of Defense Authorization for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed378⁠–⁠29Yea
Dec 15, 1995HR1530Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed267⁠–⁠149YeaYea
Dec 18, 1995HJRES132Achieving a balanced budget by fiscal year 2002On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed351⁠–⁠40Yea
Dec 19, 1995HRES309Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 122; Revised Congressional Budget for 7 yearsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed230⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Dec 19, 1995HRES309Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 122; Revised Congressional Budget for 7 yearsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Dec 19, 1995HCONRES122Congressional Budget for U.S. GovernmentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed0⁠–⁠412Nay
Dec 20, 1995HR1058Securities Litigation Reform ActPassage, objections of the President NotwithstandingPassed319⁠–⁠100YeaYea
Dec 20, 1995HRES317Providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 134; Making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed238⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Dec 20, 1995HJRES134Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed236⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Dec 20, 1995HJRES134Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed178⁠–⁠234NayNay
Dec 20, 1995HJRES134Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996On PassagePassed411⁠–⁠1Yea
Dec 21, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed240⁠–⁠182YeaYea
Dec 21, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsFailed192⁠–⁠231NayNay
Dec 21, 1995HR4Personal Responsibility Act of 1995On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed245⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Dec 21, 1995HRES320Authorize Speaker to Declare RecessesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Dec 21, 1995HRES320Authorize Speaker to Declare RecessesOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as amendedPassed224⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Dec 22, 1995(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1995.)On Approving the JournalPassed280⁠–⁠78Yea
Dec 22, 1995HRES322Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 299, Amending the Rules of the HouseOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed380⁠–⁠11Yea
Dec 22, 1995HRES299H.RES.299 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE THAT BANS ADVANCES ON BOOK ROYALTIES, BUT DOES NOT BRING BOOK ROYALTIES UNDER THE CAP ON OUTSIDE EARNED INCOME.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to219⁠–⁠174YeaYea
Dec 22, 1995HRES299Amending the Rules of the HouseOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as amendedPassed259⁠–⁠128YeaYea
Dec 22, 1995HRES321Directing the committee on rules to report a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2530table the appeal of the ruling of the chairPassed214⁠–⁠161YeaYea
Dec 22, 1995HJRES136Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed161⁠–⁠200NayNay
Jan 3, 1996H.RES.328 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT H.RES. 328, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE, DID NOT CONSTITUTE A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE AND WAS NOT IN ORDER.)Table appeal of the ruling of the chairPassed206⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Jan 3, 1996HR1530National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996Passage, the Objections of the President NotwithstandingFailed240⁠–⁠156YeaYea
Jan 3, 1996HR2076Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1996Passage, Objection of the President NotwithstandingFailed240⁠–⁠159YeaYea
Jan 4, 1996HR1977Interior Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Passage, objections of the President notwithstandingFailed239⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Jan 5, 1996HRES334Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of Senate amendment (Continuing Appropriations) to H.R. 1643; BulgariaOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jan 5, 1996HR1643(Targeted Continuing Appropriations) BulgariaAgree to Senate amendment with amendmentsPassed401⁠–⁠17Yea
Jan 5, 1996HRES330Authorize the Speaker to Declare RecessesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed224⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Jan 5, 1996HRES336Providing for the dispostion of the Senate amendment to H.J.Res. 134; making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Jan 5, 1996S1124National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed398⁠–⁠1Yea
Jan 5, 1996HRES338Providing for the disposition of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1358, Targeted Continuing Appropriations and Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory TransferOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed204⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Jan 5, 1996HRES338Providing for the disposition of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1358, Targeted Continuing Appropriations and Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory TransferOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed344⁠–⁠24Yea
Jan 23, 1996HR2657Ruth and Billy Graham Congressional Gold MedalOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed403⁠–⁠2Yea
Jan 23, 1996S1341Saddleback Mountain-Arizona Settlement ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed403⁠–⁠1Yea
Jan 23, 1996HR2726Technical Corrections to Native American LawsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed407⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 24, 1996S1124National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed287⁠–⁠129Not VotingYea
Jan 25, 1996HRES342Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jan 25, 1996HR2880Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a downpayment toward a balanced budgetOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed193⁠–⁠222NayNay
Jan 25, 1996HR2880Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a downpayment toward a balanced budgetOn PassagePassed371⁠–⁠42Yea
Jan 31, 1996HRES349Providing for the consideration of S. 534On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeFailed150⁠–⁠271Yea
Jan 31, 1996HR2036Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act of 1995Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed402⁠–⁠19Yea
Jan 31, 1996HR2546District of Columbia Appropriations for F.Y. 1996Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsFailed180⁠–⁠232Not VotingNay
Jan 31, 1996HR2546District of Columbia Appropriations for F.Y. 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed211⁠–⁠201Not VotingYea
Feb 1, 1996HRES353Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 652; Telecommunications Reform ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed337⁠–⁠80Yea
Feb 1, 1996S652Telecommunications Reform ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed414⁠–⁠16Yea
Feb 1, 1996H.RES.356 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION PROTECTING THE CREDITWORTHINESS OF THE UNITED STATES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT H.RES. 356, TO PROTECT THE CREDITWORTHINESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND AVOID DEFAULT OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DID NOT CONSTITUTE A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE AND WAS NOT IN ORDER.)Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed229⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Feb 1, 1996H.RES.354 BY JACKSON-LEE (D-TX) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT H.RES. 354, RELATING TO A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE, DID NOT CONSTITUTE A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE AND WAS NOT IN ORDER.)Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed229⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Feb 1, 1996HRES355Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2924; Social Security BenefitsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed229⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Feb 1, 1996HCONRES141Providing for the adjournment of the two HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed207⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Feb 1, 1996HR2924Social Security BenefitsOn PassagePassed396⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 28, 1996HRES366Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricutural Market Transition ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠182Not VotingYea
Feb 28, 1996HRES366Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricutural Market Transition ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed244⁠–⁠168YeaYea
Feb 28, 1996HR2854H.R.2854 BY ROBERTS, PAT (R-KS) -- FEDERAL AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM ACT OF 1996 AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION FOUNDATION ACT COMMODITY PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 1996 CANOLA AND RAPESEED RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT NATIONAL KIWIFRUIT RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT POPCORN PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT (FARM BILL) (PUB. L. 104-127, APPROVED 4/4/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE MARKETING LOAN PROGRAM FOR COTTON PRODUCERS BEGINNING IN 1999 AND TO REQUIRE FARMERS WHO CURRENTLY HOLD GOVERNMENT MARKETING LOANS TO REPAY THEIR LOANS BY THE END OF 1998.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠253Nay
Feb 28, 1996HR2854(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PHASE OUT THE PEANUT PROGRAM OVER SEVEN YEARS, AND PROVIDE DIMINISHING LOAN RATES EACH YEAR FOR THE PROGRAM BY $610 PER TON IN 1996; $550 PER TON IN 1997; $490 PER TON IN 1998; $430 PER TON IN 1999; $370 PER TON IN 2000, AND $310 PER TON IN 2001 AND REPEALING THE ENTIRE QUOTA SYSTEM IN THE YEAR 2002.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed209⁠–⁠212NayYea (against)
Feb 28, 1996HR2854(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PHASE OUT THE SUGAR PROGRAM OVER FIVE YEARS BY ESTABLISHING LOAN RATES FOR CANE AND BEET SUGAR THROUGH 1999, THEN PROHIBITING ANY FEDERAL LOANS TO SUGAR PRODUCERS IN THE YEAR 2000 OR BEYOND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed208⁠–⁠217NayYea (against)
Feb 28, 1996HR2854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT DELETES DAIRY PROGRAMS PROVISIONS AND REPLACES THEM WITH PROVISIONS THAT PHASE OUT OVER FIVE YEARS PRICE SUPPORTS FOR BUTTER, POWDERED MILK AND CHEESE WITH THE AUTHORIZATION FOR DAIRY PRICE SUPPORT TO EXPIRE IN THE YEAR 2001; THAT REQUIRE CURRENT FEDERAL MILK MARKETING ORDERS TO BE CONSOLIDATED INTO 10 TO 14 ORDERS BY DECEMBER 31, 2000; THAT ALLOW THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAINTAIN ITS OWN FLUID MILK STANDARDS; AND THAT REPEAL THE FEDERAL MILK MANUFACTURING ALLOWANCE RESTRICTION ON STATES THAT WAS CONTAINED IN THE 1990 FARM BILL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to258⁠–⁠164Nay
Feb 29, 1996HR2854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ACREAGE RESERVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND, AND IMPROVE FARM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION, WHILE PRESERVING PROFITABILITY FOR FARMERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to372⁠–⁠37Yea
Feb 29, 1996HR2854(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESERVE $1.9 BILLION OVER SEVEN YEARS FROM FUNDING AUTHORIZED FOR MARKET TRANSITION CONTRACTS TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO AWARD GRANTS WHICH FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRESSIVE FOOD PRODUCTION METHODS WHICH INCREASE DOMESTIC COMPETITIVENESS ABROAD; FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS; AND INCREASE DOMESTIC LONG TERM PRODUCTIVITY WHILE ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND FARMING PRACTICES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠260NayNay
Feb 29, 1996HR2854(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOLEY AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES $200 MILLION FOR LAND ACQUISITION IN THE EVERGLADES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to298⁠–⁠124Nay
Feb 29, 1996HR2854(HOUSE REJECTED THE STENHOLM EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS REPEALING THE PERMANENT AGRICULTURAL LAW OF 1949; TO AUTHORIZE THE USDA TO SPEND UP TO $3.5 BILLION TO CONDUCT RURAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE LOAN RATE FOR OILSEEDS AT 85 PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE PRICE OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS, EXCLUDING THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠258NayNay
Feb 29, 1996HR2854Agricultural Market Transition ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed156⁠–⁠267NayNay
Feb 29, 1996HR2854Agricultural Market Transition ActOn PassagePassed270⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Feb 29, 1996HR956Product Liability ReformMotion to Instruct ConfereesPassed256⁠–⁠142NayNay
Mar 5, 1996HR2778Tax Treatment for Individuals Performing Services in Certain Hazardous Duty AreasSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 6, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed346⁠–⁠65Yea
Mar 6, 1996HRES370Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 927; Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed347⁠–⁠67Yea
Mar 6, 1996HR927Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed336⁠–⁠86Yea
Mar 7, 1996HR3021Debt Limit ExtensionOn PassagePassed362⁠–⁠51Yea
Mar 7, 1996HRES372H.RES.372 BY DREIER, DAVID (R-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 3019 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Mar 7, 1996HRES372Providing for consideration of H.R. 3019; Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed235⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Mar 7, 1996HR3019H.R.3019 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT FDA EXPORT REFORM AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1996 DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 GREENS CREEK LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERMITTING STATES TO DECIDE WHETHER TO USE MEDICAID FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION IN THE CASE OF RAPE OR INCEST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed198⁠–⁠222NayNay
Mar 7, 1996HR3019(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PRIVATE GROUPS RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDS (OTHER THAN STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS) TO DISCLOSE THE AMOUNT AND GRANTEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF EACH FEDERAL GRANT RECEIVED; AND TO MAKE A "GOOD FAITH" ESTIMATE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION'S ACTUAL EXPENDITURES FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR THE MOST RECENT TAXABLE YEAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to211⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Mar 7, 1996HR3019(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CRAPO AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A PERMANENT "DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCKBOX ACCOUNT" FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A SERIES OF LOCKBOXES TO CAPTURE SAVINGS FROM FLOOR AMENDMENTS THAT CUT SPENDING IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to329⁠–⁠89Yea
Mar 7, 1996HR3019Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed182⁠–⁠228NayNay
Mar 7, 1996HR3019Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On PassagePassed209⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Mar 12, 1996HRES375Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed226⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Mar 12, 1996HJRES78Bi-State Development Agency AuthorityOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed405⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 12, 1996HCONRES149Condemning Terror Attacks in IsraelOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed406⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 12, 1996HR1561American Overseas Interests ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed226⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Mar 13, 1996HRES380Providing for consideration of H.R. 2703; Anti-Terrorism ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed251⁠–⁠157YeaYea
Mar 13, 1996HR2703H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS TO ONE YEAR A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENTS, NON-FELONY CAUSES, FELONY FIREARM USE, AND THE USE OF "ARMOR PIERCING" AMMUNITION; STRIKES PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, AND COMMON CARRIER INFORMATION; STRIKES THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTORY EXCLUSIONARY RULE FOR ADMITTING IN COURT CERTAIN EVIDENCE GATHERED BY WIRETAPS; STRIKES PROVISIONS ALLOWING ALIENS TO BE EXCLUDED OR DENIED ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES BASED ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN A SUSPECTED OR KNOWN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION; AND STRIKES LANGUAGE REQUIRING TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO ALLOW FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ACCESS TO BILLING RECORDS, AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to246⁠–⁠171NayYea (against)
Mar 14, 1996HJRES163Making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996On PassagePassed238⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Mar 14, 1996(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed336⁠–⁠73Yea
Mar 14, 1996HR2703H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO "HABEAS CORPUS" REFORM THAT PLACE STRICT LIMITS ON THE ABILITY OF STATE DEATH ROW PRISONERS TO CHALLENGE IN FEDERAL COURT THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THEIR CONVICTION OR SENTENCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠283NayNay
Mar 14, 1996HR2703(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RESTRICTING HABEAS CORPUS APPEALS BY DEATH ROW PRISONERS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EXPANDING WIRE TAPPING AUTHORITY; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE FBI ACCESS TO TELEPHONE AND CONSUMER RECORDS; TO STRIKE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE DEPORTATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS FOR A STUDY OF "COP KILLER" BULLETS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS DESIGNATING A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR KNOWINGLY TRANSFERRING FIREARMS USED TO COMMIT VIOLENT CRIMES; TO ADD PROVISIONS MAKING IT A CRIME TO TARGET CHILDREN IN AN ACT OF TERRORISM; TO ADD PROVISIONS INCREASING THE ABILITY OF U.S. CITIZENS TO SUE A FOREIGN COUNTRY FOR SANCTIONING TERRORISM BY ELIMINATING THE CURRENT REQUIREMENT THAT THE U.S. CITIZEN ENTER INTO ARBITRATION WITH THE FOREIGN COUNTRY BEFORE FILING SUIT; AND TO ADD PROVISIONS REQUIRING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DESIGNATION OF A TERRORIST GROUP.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠294NayNay
Mar 14, 1996HR2703To Combat TerrorismOn PassagePassed229⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Mar 14, 1996HR2854Agricultural Market Transition ActMotion to Instruct ConfereesPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 19, 1996HRES384Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2202, Immigration and National Interest ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed233⁠–⁠152YeaYea
Mar 19, 1996HR2937White House Travel Office EmployeesSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed350⁠–⁠43Yea
Mar 19, 1996HCONRES148Taiwan DefenseSuspend the Rules and Agree, as amendedPassed369⁠–⁠14Yea
Mar 20, 1996HR2202H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BEILENSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE $12 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14 MILES OF TRIPLE FENCING ALONG THE SAN DIEGO BORDER WITH MEXICO; AND INSTEAD SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $110 MILLION FOR THE INS TO INSTALL BARRIERS AND ROADS AND REMOVE OBSTACLES TO THE DETECTION OF ILLEGAL ENTRY ALONG THE BORDER WHERE NECESSARY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed120⁠–⁠291NayNay
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE SUCH SUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO "SECURE" SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS AGAINST COUNTERFEITING AND FRAUD; AND REQUIRE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS TO RENDER THEM MORE DIFFICULT TO COUNTERFEIT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠221Nay
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TENNESSEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOSPITALS SEEKING TO RECOUP COSTS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO ILLEGAL ALIENS TO PROVIDE THE INS WITH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18 IN ORDER TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠250NayYea (against)
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR U.S. CITIZENS FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS SUCH AS AFDC, FOOD STAMPS, AND MEDICAID,THROUGH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed151⁠–⁠269NayNay
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT THAT GIVES STATES THE OPTION TO DENY PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ILLEGAL ALIENS; AND PROVIDES THAT STATES, IF ASKED, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A HEARING TO ESTABLISH WHETHER AN ALIEN IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to257⁠–⁠163YeaYea
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS INCREASING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION WITHIN THE INS TO 350 POSITIONS ABOVE THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THAT DIVISION AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT THOSE HIRED TO FILL THOSE NEW POSITIONS BE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS OF THE EMPLOYER SANCTIONS PROVISIONS IN CURRENT LAW AND TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OPERATIVES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠260Yea
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY PILOT PROGRAM IN WHICH EMPLOYERS IN SEVEN STATES WITH THE HIGHEST ILLEGAL ALIEN POPULATIONS WOULD VERIFY THE IMMIGRANT STATUS OF EMPLOYEES USING A TOLL FREE 1-800 NUMBER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed86⁠–⁠331Nay
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CANADY AMENDMENT THAT ADDS ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING IN THE U.S. UNDER THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT PROGRAM AND UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT BASED CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDES THAT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY A STANDARDIZED TEST ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND ADVANCES BY 180 DAYS THE PRIORITY DATE OF BACKLOGGING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WHO DEMONSTRATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to210⁠–⁠207YeaYea
Mar 20, 1996HR2202(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER AMENDMENT THAT ENSURES THAT, EXCEPT FOR THE TARGETED ASSISTANCE TEN PERCENT DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM WHICH LEAVES FUNDING DECISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT'S DISCRETION, ALL QUALIFYING U.S. COUNTIES WOULD RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF TARGETED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PER REFUGEE UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S $50 MILLION YEARLY PROGRAM TO AID COUNTIES EXPERIENCING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEES AND HIGH WELFARE DEPENDENCY RATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to359⁠–⁠59Yea
Mar 21, 1996HRES386Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed234⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Mar 21, 1996HRES386Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed237⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Mar 21, 1996HJRES165Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed192⁠–⁠230NayNay
Mar 21, 1996HJRES165Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996On PassagePassed244⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Mar 21, 1996HR2202H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CHRYSLER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE PLACING NEW LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF LEGAL IMMIGRANTS ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY ANNUALLY, AND THE SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF THOSE IMMIGRANTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to238⁠–⁠183NayNay
Mar 21, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE POMBO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE CONDIT AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER PROGRAM BY REPLACING THE LABOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH A LABOR ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT; CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE PILOT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED FOR THREE YEARS, REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO FILE A FORM WITH THE AREA'S STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCY STATING THE WAGE RATE OF JOBS WHICH MUST BE TIED TO COMPARABLE PREVAILING WAGES FOR THAT AREA, THAT THE JOB IS SEASONAL I.E., NOT MORE THAN 10 MONTHS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD, AND THAT THE JOBS WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT OTHER AREA WORKERS; PROVIDES FOR A TWO-YEAR PHASEOUT OF THE GUEST WORKER PROGRAM SHOULD THE PILOT PROGRAM BECOME PERMANENT; REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO OFFER TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKERS REASONABLE HOUSING; DIRECTS EMPLOYERS TO HOLD TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER'S SALARY IN A TRUST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WHICH WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO WORKERS WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES; AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PAY FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX AND MAKE FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE WORKERS TO REIMBURSE JUSTICE, LABOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE FUNDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed180⁠–⁠242NayYea (against)
Mar 21, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT AGRICULTURAL GUEST WORKER PROGRAM BY TRANSFERRING FROM THE LABOR DEPARTMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE; TO PROVIDE FOR NO MORE THAN 100,000 FOREIGN WORKERS TO BE ADMITTED UNDER THE PROGRAM EACH YEAR; TO SHORTEN FROM 60 DAYS TO 40 DAYS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE TIME IN ADVANCE OF NEEDING WORKERS THAT EMPLOYERS COULD BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PETITIONS; AND TO LIMIT TO 20 DAYS THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE DEPARTMENT COULD REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO CONDUCT ACTIVE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR ELIGIBLE WORKERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed59⁠–⁠357Yea
Mar 21, 1996HR2202(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND THE H IA NONIMMIGRANT NURSE PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠262YeaYea
Mar 21, 1996HR2202Immigration Act of 1995On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed188⁠–⁠231NayNay
Mar 21, 1996HR2202Immigration Act of 1995On PassagePassed333⁠–⁠87Yea
Mar 21, 1996HR3019Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed194⁠–⁠207NayNay
Mar 22, 1996HRES388Providing for the consideration of H.R.125, Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed244⁠–⁠166YeaYea
Mar 22, 1996HR125Gun Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration ActOn PassagePassed239⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Mar 27, 1996HRES389Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1833) to ban partial birth abortionsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed269⁠–⁠148YeaYea
Mar 27, 1996HR1833Partial-Birth Abortion BanAgree to Senate AmendmentsPassed286⁠–⁠129YeaYea
Mar 27, 1996HRES379Eighth Anniversary of the Massacre of the KurdsSuspend the rules and agreePassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 27, 1996HCONRES102Condemn Iranian Treatment of Baha’isSuspend the rules and agreePassed408⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 28, 1996HRES391Providing for consideration of H.R. 3136; Debt Limit ExtensionOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed232⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Mar 28, 1996HRES391Providing for consideration of H.R. 3136; Debt Limit ExtensionOn agreeing to the resolution, as amendedPassed232⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Mar 28, 1996H.R.3136 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- CONTRACT WITH AMERICA ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1996 SENIOR CITIZENS' RIGHT TO WORK ACT OF 1996 SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-121, APPROVED 3/29/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT CERTAIN WORDS UTTERED DURING THE DEBATE ON THE BONIOR MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT UNPARLIAMENTARY.)Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed232⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Mar 28, 1996HR3136Debt Limit ExtensionConsideration of Motion to Recommit With InstructionsFailed192⁠–⁠228NayNay
Mar 28, 1996HR3136Debt Limit ExtensionOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed159⁠–⁠256NayNay
Mar 28, 1996HR3136Debt Limit ExtensionOn PassagePassed328⁠–⁠91Yea
Mar 28, 1996HRES392Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availabilty and Affordability ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed229⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Mar 28, 1996HR3103H.R.3103 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT EXCLUSIONS FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS; PROHIBIT INSURANCE CARRIERS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGE ENTITIES FROM DENYING COVERAGE TO EMPLOYERS WITH TWO OR MORE EMPLOYEES; PREVENTS EMPLOYMENT-BASED HEALTH PLANS FROM EXCLUDING ANY EMPLOYEE FROM COVERAGE BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH STATUS; REQUIRE HEALTH PLANS TO RENEW COVERAGE FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AS LONG AS PREMIUMS ARE PAID AND THERE IS NO FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION ON THE PART OF THE POLICYHOLDER; PREEMPT STATE LAWS THAT PROHIBIT THE FORMATION OF PRIVATE VOLUNTARY COALITIONS TO PURCHASE AND NEGOTIATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS; AND GUARANTEES THE AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD EMPLOYMENT-BASED COVERAGE OF AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR OR HAVE EXHAUSTED COBRA COVERAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠226NayNay
Mar 28, 1996HR3103Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed182⁠–⁠236NayNay
Mar 28, 1996HR3103Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActOn PassagePassed267⁠–⁠151YeaYea
Mar 29, 1996HR2854Agricultural Market Transition ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed318⁠–⁠89Yea
Mar 29, 1996HRES394Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 956; Product Liability Reform ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed237⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Mar 29, 1996(HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed323⁠–⁠83Yea
Mar 29, 1996HR956Product Liability ReformOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed259⁠–⁠158YeaYea
Apr 15, 1996HRES395Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed232⁠–⁠168Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996HRES395Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesTable the Motion to ReconsiderPassed232⁠–⁠169Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996HRES395Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed234⁠–⁠162Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996HRES395Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesTable the Motion to ReconsiderPassed233⁠–⁠164Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996H.J.R.159 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TAX INCREASES (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE SKAGGS MOTION ON THE QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 159.)Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, as AmendedPassed241⁠–⁠157Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE SKAGGS MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY THE HOUSE DECIDED TO CONSIDER H.J. RES. 159.)table motion to reconsiderPassed236⁠–⁠157Not VotingYea
Apr 15, 1996HJRES159Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesOn PassageFailed243⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Apr 16, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed335⁠–⁠67Yea
Apr 16, 1996HR2337Taxpayer Bill of Rights ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed425⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 16, 1996HRES316Condemn Holocaust DoubtersSuspend the rules and agreePassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 17, 1996HR842H.R.842 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- TRUTH IN BUDGETING ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINGE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND BE MOVED BACK ON-BUDGET IF ANY FUNDS ARE EARMARKED FOR SPECIFIC HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠298Nay
Apr 17, 1996HR842Truth in Budgeting ActOn PassagePassed284⁠–⁠143Yea
Apr 18, 1996HRES406Tribute to Ronald H. BrownOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed423⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 18, 1996HRES405Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 735; Anti-Terrorism ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed274⁠–⁠148YeaYea
Apr 18, 1996HRES405Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 735; Anti-Terrorism ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed289⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Apr 18, 1996S735Anti-Terrorism ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed293⁠–⁠133Yea
Apr 23, 1996HR1965Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ReauthorizationSuspend Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed407⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 23, 1996HR2160Cooperative Fisheries Management ActSuspend Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed406⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 24, 1996HJRES175Making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996On PassagePassed400⁠–⁠14Not Voting
Apr 24, 1996HR2715Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996On PassagePassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 24, 1996HR1675National Wildlife Refuge ActOn PassagePassed287⁠–⁠138YeaYea
Apr 25, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed338⁠–⁠56Yea
Apr 25, 1996HRES412Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on RulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed220⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Apr 25, 1996HRES412Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on RulesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed286⁠–⁠135YeaYea
Apr 25, 1996HR3019Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed399⁠–⁠25Yea
Apr 30, 1996HR1561American Overseas Interests ActPassage, Objection of the President NotwithstandingFailed234⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Apr 30, 1996HR3008Helium Privatization Act of 1995Suspend the rules and passPassed411⁠–⁠10Yea
Apr 30, 1996HR1823Central Utah Project Completion ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
May 1, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed358⁠–⁠51Yea
May 1, 1996HRES418Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2641, United States Marshals Service Improvement ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed219⁠–⁠203YeaYea
May 1, 1996HR2641United States Marshals Service Improvement ActOn PassagePassed351⁠–⁠72Yea
May 1, 1996HRES419Providing for consideration of H. R. 2149; Ocean Shipping Reform ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed422⁠–⁠0Yea
May 1, 1996HR2149H.R.2149 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBERSTAR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ESSENTIAL TERMS OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN SHIPPERS AND OCEAN CARRIERS BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY AND TRANSFERS REMAINING FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION FUNCTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠224NayNay
May 1, 1996HR2149Ocean Shipping Reform ActOn PassagePassed239⁠–⁠182YeaYea
May 1, 1996S641Ryan White Care Act AmendmentsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed402⁠–⁠4Yea
May 7, 1996HR2974H.R.2974 BY CHRYSLER (R-MI) -- CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PERSONS INCREASED PUNISHMENT ACT AMBER HAGERMAN CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 JAMES GUELFF BODY ARMOR ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT THAT BROADENS FEDERAL JURISDICTION OVER REPEAT OFFENDERS OF RAPE OR SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND REQUIRES LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE UPON THE SECOND CONVICTION OF RAPE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to411⁠–⁠4Yea
May 7, 1996HR2974(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION REVIEW THE FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR CRIMES AND VIOLENCE COMMITTED AGAINST VULNERABLE PERSONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed41⁠–⁠370Nay
May 7, 1996HR2974Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment ActOn PassagePassed414⁠–⁠4Yea
May 7, 1996HR2137Megan’s LawOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
May 8, 1996HRES416Establishing a select subcomittee of the Committee on International Relations to investigate the U. S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and BosniaOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed227⁠–⁠187YeaYea
May 8, 1996HRES416Establishing a select subcomittee of the Committee on International Relations to investigate the U. S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and BosniaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed224⁠–⁠187YeaYea
May 8, 1996HRES417Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Subcomittee on the U. S. role in Iranian Arms Transfers to Croatia and Bosnia of the Committee on International RelationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠203YeaYea
May 8, 1996HRES426Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act of 1996On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed218⁠–⁠208YeaYea
May 8, 1996HR2406H.R.2406 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1996 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1996 NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FIELDS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO INCLUDE AT LEAST 25 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠254Not VotingNay
May 9, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT TODAY AND THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK DURING PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE.)Committees to sitPassed230⁠–⁠182YeaYea
May 9, 1996HR2406H.R.2406 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1996 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1996 NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT TO 30 PERCENT OF INCOME ANY FAMILY'S RENT FOR PUBLIC OR ASSISTED HOUSING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠222NayNay
May 9, 1996HR2406(HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE MINIMUM TENANT RENT CONTRIBUTION FOR PUBLIC HOUSING MAY NOT EXCEED $25 PER MONTH.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed126⁠–⁠297NayNay
May 9, 1996HR2406(HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE ILLEGAL POSSESSION OR DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IN PUBLIC HOUSING ZONES EXCEPT IN CASES OF SELF-DEFENSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed106⁠–⁠318Nay
May 9, 1996HR2406(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MALONEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS LIVING IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING BE ALLOWED TO KEEP A COMMON HOUSEHOLD PET.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to375⁠–⁠48Yea
May 9, 1996HR2406United States Housing Act of 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed196⁠–⁠226NayNay
May 9, 1996HR2406United States Housing Act of 1996On PassagePassed315⁠–⁠107YeaYea
May 9, 1996HR956Product Liability ReformPassage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingFailed258⁠–⁠163YeaYea
May 10, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed317⁠–⁠71Yea
May 10, 1996HR3286H.R.3286 BY MOLINARI, SUSAN (R-NY) -- ADOPTION PROMOTION AND STABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE YOUNG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS DEALING WITH ADOPTION OF INDIAN CHILDREN AND INDIAN CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠212NayNay
May 10, 1996HR3286Adoption Promotion and Stability ActOn PassagePassed393⁠–⁠15Yea
May 10, 1996HRES430Providing for consideration of H.R. 3230; Defense Authorization for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed235⁠–⁠149YeaYea
May 14, 1996HR3230H.R.3230 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 RESERVE FORCES REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1996 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REVERSE ACTIONS TAKEN LAST YEAR WHICH PROHIBITED PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR MILITARY WOMEN AND DEPENDENTS AT OVERSEAS MILITARY HOSPITALS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠225NayNay
May 14, 1996HR3230(HOUSE PASSED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO SEEK INCREASES IN DEFENSE BURDEN SHARING BY U.S. ALLIES; PROVIDERS AUTHORITIES TO THE PRESIDENT TO ACHIEVE INCREASES IN BURDEN SHARING BY U.S. ALLIES; AND REQUIRES THE DOD TO REPORT ON PROGRESS MADE BY INCREASING ALLIED BURDEN SHARING AN ALTERNATIVE FORWARD DEPLOYMENT CONFIGURATIONS THAT WOULD MEET ALLIANCE REQUIREMENTS OR U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to353⁠–⁠62Yea
May 15, 1996HRES303Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1745On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠197YeaYea
May 15, 1996HR3230H.R.3230 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 RESERVE FORCES REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1996 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDS FOR THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT RUSSIA HAS MET TEN CONDITIONS RELATING TO ARMS CONTROL, RUSSIAN FOREIGN AND MILITARY POLICY AND RUSSIAN EXPORTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠220YeaYea
May 15, 1996HR3230(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS APPROPRIATED UNDER ANY ACT FROM BEING OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED FOR THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO RUSSIA OR ANY OTHER STATE OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION TO PROMOTE DEFENSE CONVERSION, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DEFENSE ENTERPRISE FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to249⁠–⁠171YeaYea
May 15, 1996HR3230(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PHASE OUT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES AND CHANGE THE CURRENT MINIMUM ACTIVE DUTY REQUIREMENT FOR THE GRADUATES OF THE HEALTH PROFESSION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO SEVEN YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed82⁠–⁠343Nay
May 15, 1996HR3230Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed185⁠–⁠240NayNay
May 15, 1996HR3230Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997On PassagePassed272⁠–⁠153YeaYea
May 16, 1996HRES435Providing for the further consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Congressional Budget for the U.S. GovernmentOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed227⁠–⁠196YeaYea
May 16, 1996HCONRES178H.C.R.178 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING, REVISE TAX PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS AND MULTINATIONAL AND FOREIGN CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, MAINTAIN MEDICARE SPENDING AT CURRENT LEVELS, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CHILD CARE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed63⁠–⁠362Nay
May 16, 1996HCONRES178(HOUSE REJECTED THE ORTON AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING, ACHIEVE SAVINGS IN MEDICARE, MEDICAID, WELFARE, AND VARIOUS DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS, INCREASE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND RESEARCH, ASSUME A .5 PERCENT CHANGE IN THE CPI INDEX, AND PROVIDE NO TAX REDUCTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed130⁠–⁠295NayNay
May 16, 1996HCONRES178(HOUSE REJECTED THE SABO AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY 2002, REDUCE DEFENSE, VETERANS, AND DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM SPENDING, ACHIEVE SAVINGS IN MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND WELFARE, INCREASE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HEALTH, AND PROVIDE TAX REDUCTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed117⁠–⁠304NayNay
May 16, 1996HCONRES178Congressional Budget For U.S. GovernmentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠195YeaYea
May 21, 1996HRES436Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3415; Gas Tax Increase RepealOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠181YeaYea
May 21, 1996HR3415Gas Tax Increase RepealOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed183⁠–⁠225NayNay
May 21, 1996HR3415Gas Tax Increase RepealOn PassagePassed301⁠–⁠108YeaYea
May 21, 1996HCONRES16710th Anniversary of the Chornobyl DisasterSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed404⁠–⁠0Not Voting
May 22, 1996HR3259H.R.3259 BY COMBEST (R-TX) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE RICHARDSON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE MURTHA AMENDMENT, THAT PROHIBITS THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY FROM USING ANY UNITED STATES MEDIA CORRESPONDENT UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES IN WRITING TO THE CONGRESS THAT SUCH USE IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE OVERRIDING NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the Amendment, As AmendedAgreed to417⁠–⁠6Yea
May 22, 1996HR3259(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE FISCAL YEAR 1997 INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL TO 90 PERCENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1996 LEVEL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed115⁠–⁠311Nay
May 22, 1996HR3259(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A SEPARATE UNCLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF INTELLIGENCE APPROPRIATIONS AND PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS, FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR, WITH HIS ANNUAL BUDGET REQUEST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠248NayNay
May 22, 1996HR3259(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE TOTAL FUNDING AUTHORIZED BY 4.9 PERCENT AND TO PERMIT THE PRESIDENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, TO APPLY THIS REDUCTION BY TRANSFERRING AND REPROGRAMMING AMOUNTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠235NayNay
May 22, 1996HR3259(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE TO THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN FISCAL YEAR 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed137⁠–⁠292NayNay
May 22, 1996HRES440Providing for consideration of H.R. 3448; Small Business Job Protection Act and H.R. 1227; Employee Commuting Flexibility ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed219⁠–⁠211YeaYea
May 22, 1996HR3448Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996On PassagePassed414⁠–⁠10Yea
May 23, 1996H.R.1227 BY FAWELL (R-IL) -- PORTAL-TO-PORTAL ACT OF 1947, AMENDMENT (HOUSE VOTED TO CONSIDER THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $4.75 ON JULY 1, 1996 AND $5.15 ON JULY 1, 1997.)Question of consideration of the amendmentPassed267⁠–⁠161NayNay
May 23, 1996HR1227(HOUSE AGREED TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $4.75 ON JULY 1, 1996 AND $5.15 ON JULY 1, 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to266⁠–⁠162NayNay
May 23, 1996HR1227(PURSUANT TO H.RES. 440, ON THE DIVISION OF THE QUESTION ON THE GOODLING AMENDMENT, THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE REMAINDER OF SECTION 3, THAT EXEMPTS COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS WHO EARN $27.63 OR MORE PER HOUR FROM THE FLSA OVERTIME PROVISIONS, REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO PAY THEIR EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE TIPS, AT A MINIMUM, $2.13 PER HOUR WHILE MAINTAINING THE REQUIREMENT THAT EMPLOYERS PAY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BASE SALARY PLUS TIPS EARNED AND THE MINIMUM WAGE, AND ESTABLISHES AN OPPORTUNITY WAGE OF $4.25 FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES UNDER 20 YEARS OF AGE FOR THE FIRST NINETY DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND PROHIBITS EMPLOYEES FROM DISPLACING WORKERS IN ORDER TO HIRE EMPLOYEES AT THIS WAGE.)On agreeing to Subsecs. A, B, & C of the AmendmentAgreed to239⁠–⁠188YeaYea
May 23, 1996HR1227(PURSUANT TO H.RES. 440, ON THE DIVISION OF THE QUESTION ON THE GOODLING AMENDMENT, HOUSE REJECTED SUBSECTION 3(D) THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF SMALL FIRMS WITH GROSS SALES OF LESS THAN $500,000 THAT HANDLE PRODUCTS WHICH CROSS STATE LINES.)On Agreeing to Subsection D of the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠229YeaYea
May 23, 1996HR1227Employee Commuting ActOn PassagePassed281⁠–⁠144NayNay
May 29, 1996HR3322H.R.3322 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1997 FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 FAA RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1996 ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER RESEARCH PLANNING ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSE, REMOVE A PROVISION THAT ELIMINATES ONE DIRECTORATE, AND DIRECT A REORGANIZATION PLAN TO REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE COST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠243NayNay
May 29, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES INCLUDING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NASA, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOAA, AND EPA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠236NayNay
May 29, 1996HR3322(HOUSE AGREED TO THE EHLERS AMENDMENT THAT REMOVES PROVISIONS THAT RENAME THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION AND THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BOARD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to339⁠–⁠58Yea
May 30, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed325⁠–⁠66Yea
May 30, 1996HR3517H.R.3517 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FURSE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR SPINELLI BARRACKS OR TAYLOR BARRACKS, MANNHEIM, GERMANY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed121⁠–⁠289Nay
May 30, 1996HR3517Military Construction Appropriations, FY 1997On PassagePassed369⁠–⁠43Yea
May 30, 1996HR3322H.R.3322 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1997 FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 FAA RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1996 ENDOCRINE DISRUPTER RESEARCH PLANNING ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE AGREED-TO WELDON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NASA RESEARCH AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PERSONNEL AND RELATED COSTS, TRAVEL, AND RESEARCH OPERATIONS SUPPORT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠271NayNay
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE AGREED TO THE WELDON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE SENSENBRENNER AMENDMENT, THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR NASA RESEARCH AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INCLUDING PERSONNEL AND RELATED COSTS, TRAVEL, AND RESEARCH OPERATIONS SUPPORT, AND DECREASES FUNDING FOR MISSION COMMUNICATION SERVICES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND SPACE COMMUNICATION SERVICES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to354⁠–⁠60Yea
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NASA ADVANCED SUBSONIC TECHNOLOGY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠250NayNay
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SPACE STATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed127⁠–⁠286Nay
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE SPACE STATION BY $75 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed146⁠–⁠269Nay
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON FUNDING AUTHORIZED FOR THE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠211NayNay
May 30, 1996HR3322(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON FUNDING AUTHORIZED FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠209NayNay
May 30, 1996HCONRES178Congressional Budget For U.S. GovernmentOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed187⁠–⁠204NayNay
Jun 5, 1996HR3540H.R.3540 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 NATO ENLARGEMENT FACILITATION ACT OF 1996 BANK FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT DECREASES APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPORT IMPORT BANK ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY $1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to334⁠–⁠77Yea
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE REJECTED THE MANZULLO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPORT IMPORT BANK ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY $3.1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠236NayYea (against)
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR AID OPERATING EXPENSES BY $46.5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠233YeaYea
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS THE USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS NOT MADE IN AMERICA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to415⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE AGREED TO THE VISCLOSKY AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS APPROPRIATIONS FOR ECONOMIC SUPPORT ASSISTANCE TO ANY COUNTRY THAT PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS THE TRANSPORT OR DELIVERY OF U.S. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to301⁠–⁠118Nay
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING BY $3 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠231NayNay
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT DECREASES APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING BY $1.5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to240⁠–⁠181NayNay
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE AGREED TO THE RADANOVICH AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS APPROPRIATIONS OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUNDS FOR TURKEY TO $22 MILLION UNTIL THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND TAKES STEPS TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF ITS VICTIMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to268⁠–⁠153Nay
Jun 5, 1996HR3540(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS TO INDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE OR TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING WITHIN INDIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed127⁠–⁠296Nay
Jun 6, 1996HRES446Providing for consideration of H.R. 3562; Waivers for Wisconsin Welfare PlanOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed363⁠–⁠59Yea
Jun 6, 1996HR3562H.R.3562 BY NEUMANN (R-WI) -- "WISCONSIN WORKS" IMPLEMENTATION, PROVISION (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLECZKA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO URGE THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL OFFICIAL TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW TO ENABLE THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO IMPLEMENT THE "WISCONSIN WORKS" DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PROVIDED THAT SUCH OFFICIAL: PUBLISH A NOTICE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER DESCRIBING THE CHANGES AND PROVIDING A 30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, PROVIDE FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO COMPLETE CONSIDERATION NO LATER THAN JULY 31, 1996, AND CERTIFY THAT THE PLAN PRESENTED BY THE STATE CONTAINS THE FEATURES DESCRIBED BY THE GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "WISCONSIN WORKS".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jun 6, 1996HR3562Waivers for Wisconsin Welfare PlanOn PassagePassed289⁠–⁠136YeaYea
Jun 10, 1996HR3364Designating the William J. Nealon U.S, CourthouseSuspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed340⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 10, 1996HR3400Designating the Roman L. Hruska U.S. CourthouseSuspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed345⁠–⁠4Yea
Jun 10, 1996HR3060Antarctic Environmental Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed352⁠–⁠4Yea
Jun 11, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed347⁠–⁠50Yea
Jun 11, 1996HR3103Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActMotion to Instruct ConfereesFailed182⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jun 11, 1996HR3540H.R.3540 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 NATO ENLARGEMENT FACILITATION ACT OF 1996 BANK FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUNDING TO INDONESIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed149⁠–⁠272NayNay
Jun 11, 1996HR3540Foreign Operations Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On PassagePassed366⁠–⁠57Yea
Jun 12, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed332⁠–⁠76Yea
Jun 12, 1996HR3603H.R.3603 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB. L. 104-180, APPROVED 8/06/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT FUNDS FOR PREDATOR CONTROL EFFORTS UNDER THE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL PROGRAM AND REDUCE PROGRAM FUNDS BY $13.4 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed139⁠–⁠279Nay
Jun 12, 1996HR3603(HOUSE REJECTED THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDS TO ADMINISTER A PEANUT PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A SEASON AVERAGE FARMER STOCK PRICE, FOR THE 1997 CROP OF QUOTA PEANUTS, IN EXCESS OF $640 PER TON.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠234Nay
Jun 12, 1996HR3603(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDS TO TRADE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE SALE OR EXPORT OF ALCOHOL OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES UNLESS THE PROMOTION ACTIVITIES BENEFIT A SMALL-BUSINESS CONCERN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed133⁠–⁠288Nay
Jun 12, 1996HR3603(HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDS FOR TOBACCO CROP INSURANCE AND EXTENSION SERVICES AND APPLY $22.5 MILLION TO THE RURAL UTILITIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND $2.5 MILLION TO THE DISTANCE LEARNING AND MEDICAL LINK PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠212NayNay
Jun 12, 1996HR3603FY 1997 Agriculture AppropriationsOn PassagePassed351⁠–⁠74Yea
Jun 12, 1996HRES450Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.Con.Res. 178; Budget for U.S. Government for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed232⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Jun 12, 1996HCONRES178Congressional Budget For U.S. GovernmentOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed216⁠–⁠211YeaYea
Jun 13, 1996HR2754H.R.2754 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- SHIPBUILDING TRADE AGREEMENT ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BATEMAN AMENDMENT THAT DELAYS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TITLE XI LOAN GUARANTEE AMENDMENTS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1999, ESTABLISHES THAT THE JONES ACT OR OTHER PROVISIONS OF U.S. LAW SET FORTH IN ANNEX II OF THE AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE AFFECTED, PROVIDES THAT NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS CAN BE INVOKED, DEFINES AND EXCLUDES MILITARY RESERVE VESSELS FROM THE AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISHES A REMEDY FOR U.S. SHIPBUILDERS WHO LOSE A SALE TO A FOREIGN SHIPBUILDER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to278⁠–⁠149Not Voting
Jun 13, 1996HR2754Shipbuilding Trade Agreement ActOn PassagePassed325⁠–⁠100Not Voting
Jun 13, 1996HR3610H.R.3610 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB.L. 104-208, APPROVED 9/30/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG AMENDMENT THAT CONFORMS THE BILL TO ALLOCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE FY 1997 BUDGET RESOLUTION AND REDUCES FUNDING BY $508 MILLION ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to396⁠–⁠25Yea
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE NAVY SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION PROCUREMENT BY $404 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed143⁠–⁠285NayNay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT BY $314.1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed126⁠–⁠299Nay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE AIR FORCE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION BY $1 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed119⁠–⁠307NayNay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR ANY ACQUISITION PROGRAM THAT HAS NO DOD DOCUMENTED MILITARY REQUIREMENT AND HAS A COST PER JOB CREATED OF MORE THAN $100,000 ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE STAFF OF THE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE BY THE MILITARY SERVICES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed101⁠–⁠319Nay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS BY $6.5 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed148⁠–⁠265NayNay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT FY 1997 DOD BUDGET AUTHORITY TO THE AMOUNT PROVIDED IN THE FY 1996 DOD APPROPRIATIONS ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠219NayNay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610(HOUSE REJECTED THAT DEFAZIO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DICKS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING IN THE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF SPACE-BASED INTERCEPTORS OR SPACE-BASED DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed190⁠–⁠208NayNay
Jun 13, 1996HR3610Fiscal Year 1997 Department of Defense AppropriationsOn PassagePassed278⁠–⁠126YeaYea
Jun 18, 1996HR3525Church Arson Prevention ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed422⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 19, 1996HR3005Securities Amendments of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed407⁠–⁠8Yea
Jun 19, 1996HR3107Iran and Libya Sanctions ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 19, 1996HR3662H.R.3662 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FARR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR LAND ACQUISITION BY $135 MILLION AND DECREASE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE WALKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BY $62 MILLION AND THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS BY $55 MILLION AND REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠224NayYea (against)
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DICKS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE DEALING WITH LIMITATIONS ON THE DESIGNATION OF A CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MARBLED MURRELET.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to257⁠–⁠164NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE RICHARDSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE BY $5 MILLION AND REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠220NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BY $23.5 MILLION AND REDUCE FOREST SERVICE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠242NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PRESERVATION FUNDING BY $10 MILLION AND REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE RICHARDSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BY $15.5 MILLION AND REDUCE FOREST SERVICE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed203⁠–⁠218NayNay
Jun 19, 1996HR3662(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FOREST SERVICE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING BY $42 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to211⁠–⁠210NayNay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE PARKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION GRANTS BY $18.4 MILLION AND REDUCES ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠218NayYea (against)
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS BY $11.6 MILLION AND DECREASES NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to215⁠–⁠206NayNay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHADEGG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FUNDING BY $12 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠254YeaYea
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE FURSE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING TO PREPARE, ADVERTISE, OFFER, OR AWARD ANY CONTRACT UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THE EMERGENCY SALVAGE TIMBER SALE PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed209⁠–⁠211NayNay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES BINDING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN INDIAN TRIBES, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS REGARDING TAXES BEFORE ANY NEW FEDERAL LANDS ARE TRANSFERRED INTO TRIBAL TRUST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to212⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE OVERALL FUNDING BY 1.9 PERCENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed128⁠–⁠291Nay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FUNDING BY $10 MILLION, REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING BY $25 MILLION, AND APPLY $15 MILLION TO DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠237Nay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662(ON A DEMAND FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FOREST SERVICE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING BY $42 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed211⁠–⁠211NayNay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Motion to RecommitFailed176⁠–⁠241NayNay
Jun 20, 1996HR3662Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On PassagePassed242⁠–⁠174YeaYea
Jun 25, 1996HRES456Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3666, VA-HUD Appropriations, FY 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed246⁠–⁠166YeaYea
Jun 25, 1996HR3666H.R.3666 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT REDUCTION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1996 NEWBORNS' AND MOTHERS' HEALTH PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-204, APPROVED 9/26/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUNDS BY $297 MILLION AND DECREASE NASA HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT FUNDING BY $297 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠277NayNay
Jun 26, 1996(HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed55⁠–⁠345Nay
Jun 26, 1996HR3666H.R.3666 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT REDUCTION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1996 NEWBORNS' AND MOTHERS' HEALTH PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-204, APPROVED 9/26/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAZIO AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY BY $100 MILLION AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE DISABLED BY $40 MILLION AND DECREASES FUNDING FOR HUD ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING, SECTION 8 CONTRACTS, BY $140 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to353⁠–⁠61Yea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM BY $15 MILLION AND REDUCE NASA MISSION SUPPORT FUNDING BY $15 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠236NayNay
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS BY $1.4 MILLION AND REDUCES FUNDING FOR HUD SALARIES AND EXPENSES BY $1.4 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to358⁠–⁠55Yea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES EPA LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND BY $20 MILLION AND REDUCES HUD SALARIES AND EXPENSE FUNDING BY $42 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to260⁠–⁠157YeaYea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE "CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠240YeaYea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY A 1.9 PERCENT REDUCTION TO ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed45⁠–⁠372Nay
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE AGREED TO THE WALKER AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FUNDING BY $9.1 MILLION AND DECREASES SALARIES AND EXPENSES ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to245⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND FUNDING TO PROVIDE ANY REIMBURSEMENT OF RESPONSE COSTS, EXCEPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 122(B) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, IF SUCH COSTS WERE REQUIRED UNDER A JUDICIALLY APPROVED CONSENT DECREE ENTERED BEFORE ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠274NayNay
Jun 26, 1996HR3666(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS NASA FUNDING FOR THE BION 11 AND BION 12 PROJECTS TO LAUNCH MONKEYS INTO SPACE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to244⁠–⁠171Yea
Jun 26, 1996HR3666VA-HUD Appropriations, FY 1997On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed205⁠–⁠212NayNay
Jun 26, 1996HR3666VA-HUD Appropriations, FY 1997On PassagePassed269⁠–⁠147YeaYea
Jun 27, 1996H.J.R.182 BY ROHRABACHER (R-CA) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (HOUSE AGREED TO DISPLAY AN EXHIBIT DURING DEBATE ON THE BILL.)Permission to use exhibitPassed419⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 27, 1996HJRES182Disapproving most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People’s Republic of ChinaOn PassageFailed141⁠–⁠286Nay
Jun 27, 1996HRES461Regarding U.S. Concerns With Specific Violations by the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed411⁠–⁠7Yea
Jun 27, 1996HRES465Providing for the consideration of an adjournment resolutionOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed248⁠–⁠166Not VotingYea
Jun 27, 1996HRES468Privilege of the HouseOn Motion to Table the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠170Not VotingYea
Jun 28, 1996HR3675H.R.3675 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB.L. 104-205, APPROVED 9/30/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBERSTAR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION BY $1 MILLION AND DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INSPECTOR GENERAL BY $1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed193⁠–⁠212NayNay
Jun 28, 1996HR3675(HOUSE REJECTED THE FILNER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR $490,000 IN LOAN GUARANTEES FOR THE RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠238NayNay
Jun 28, 1996HR3675(HOUSE REJECTED THE ANDREWS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT STATES CONDUCT A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS WHEN CONTRACTING FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS USUALLY PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed123⁠–⁠280NayNay
Jun 28, 1996HR3675(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDING BY THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE THAN 60 YEARS OF AGE TO PILOT COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠159NayNay
Jun 28, 1996HR3675Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On PassagePassed403⁠–⁠2Yea
Jul 10, 1996HCONRES193Expressing Sense of Congress Regarding Reductions in Government Spending and Regulatory ProgramsSuspend the rules and agreePassed376⁠–⁠23Yea
Jul 10, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed342⁠–⁠53Yea
Jul 10, 1996HR3754H.R.3754 BY PACKARD (R-CA) -- LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB. L. 104-197, APPROVED 9/16/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT ALLOWS THE USE OF DYNAMIC ECONOMIC MODELING ANALYSIS IN ADDITION TO STATIC METHODS TO COMPLEMENT BUDGETARY ESTIMATES ON SPENDING AND TAX BILLS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to239⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 10, 1996HR3754(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE ALL DISCRETIONARY SPENDING BY 1.9 PERCENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠248NayYea (against)
Jul 10, 1996HR3754Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed191⁠–⁠230NayNay
Jul 10, 1996HR3754Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On PassagePassed360⁠–⁠58Yea
Jul 10, 1996HRES472Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3755, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations, FY 1997On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Jul 11, 1996HRES474Providing for consideration of H.R. 3396; Defense of Marriage ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed290⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Jul 11, 1996HR3755H.R.3755 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT INCOME POLICY ACT OF 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PELOSI AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION PROHIBITING FUNDING FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP OR ISSUE STANDARDS OR GUIDELINES REGARDING ERGONOMIC PROTECTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to216⁠–⁠205NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL BY $2.6 MILLION AND DECREASE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠263NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDING BY $1.246 BILLION WITH OFFSETS DERIVED FROM FUNDING LEVELS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1998.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed198⁠–⁠227NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING BY $2 MILLION FOR THE WOMEN EDUCATIONAL EQUITY PROGRAM AND DECREASES EDUCATION RESEARCH STATISTICS AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to294⁠–⁠129NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FUNDING BY $1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed205⁠–⁠219YeaYea
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE REASONABLE PRICE AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF DRUGS DEVELOPED BY NIH.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed180⁠–⁠242NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EMBRYO RESEARCH.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠256NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOYER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS TO PAY FOR UNION ACTIVITY AND CLARIFY EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠220NayNay
Jul 11, 1996HR3755(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS FOR UNION ACTIVITY AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to421⁠–⁠3Yea
Jul 12, 1996HR3755(HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY SUBSTITUTE TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT CERTIFY TO THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT IT ENCOURAGES FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION OF THE MINOR TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to232⁠–⁠193YeaNay (against)
Jul 12, 1996HR3755(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to421⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 12, 1996HR3755(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY A 1.9 PERCENT REDUCTION TO ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed111⁠–⁠313Nay
Jul 12, 1996HR3755Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations for FY 1997On PassagePassed216⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Jul 12, 1996HR3396H.R.3396 BY BARR (R-GA) -- DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT (PUB.L. 104-199, APPROVED 9/21/96) (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SUSPEND THE FEDERAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE WHEN A STATE THROUGH ITS NORMAL DEMOCRATIC PROCESS DETERMINES A DEFINITION DIFFERENT THAN THAT WHICH IS PROVIDED IN THE MEASURE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed103⁠–⁠311NayNay
Jul 12, 1996HR3396Defense of Marriage ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed164⁠–⁠249NayNay
Jul 12, 1996HR3396Defense of Marriage ActOn PassagePassed342⁠–⁠67Yea
Jul 16, 1996HR3756H.R.3756 BY LIGHTFOOT (R-IA) -- TREASURY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 EXECUTIVE OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE METCALF AMENDMENT THAT DENIES FY 1997 COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCES TO MEMBER OF CONGRESS, SENIOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS, AND FEDERAL JUDGES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to352⁠–⁠67Yea
Jul 16, 1996HR3756(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS, TO 2,300, THE NUMBER OF POLITICAL APPOINTEES IN ANY FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to267⁠–⁠150NayYea (against)
Jul 17, 1996(HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE AND STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE.)Strike the enacting clauseFailed182⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jul 17, 1996HR3756(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOYER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTIONS ON ABORTIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠238NayNay
Jul 17, 1996HR3756(HOUSE REJECTED THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT ANY FUNDING BY THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY TO IMPLEMENT RULEMAKING PERMITTING NATIONAL BANKS, OR OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES OF NATIONAL BANKS, TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES IN WHICH NATIONAL BANKS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENGAGE, AS OF JULY 16, 1996.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed107⁠–⁠312Nay
Jul 17, 1996HR3756(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY A 1.9 PERCENT REDUCTION TO ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠268NayYea (against)
Jul 17, 1996HR3756Treasury, Postal Sevice, Executive Office of the President, Independent Agencies Appropriations, FY 1997On PassagePassed215⁠–⁠207NayYea (against)
Jul 17, 1996HR3166Government Accountability Act of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed417⁠–⁠6Yea
Jul 17, 1996HR3161Extending Most-Favored-Nation Status to RomaniaSuspend the rules and passPassed334⁠–⁠86Yea
Jul 17, 1996HR3230Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997Close portions of the ConferencePassed412⁠–⁠3Yea
Jul 18, 1996HRES482Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3734On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed358⁠–⁠54Yea
Jul 18, 1996HR3734H.R.3734 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AMENDMENT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-193, APPROVED 8/22/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ABLE-BODIED FOOD STAMP RECIPIENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 50 WITH NO DEPENDENTS TO WORK AT LEAST 20 HOURS A WEEK OR LOSE ELIGIBILITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to239⁠–⁠184YeaYea
Jul 18, 1996HR3734(HOUSE REJECTED THE TANNER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REFORM THE NATION'S WELFARE SYSTEM, PROVIDE VOUCHERS TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE DENIED BENEFITS, AND INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR CHILDREN OF NON-CITIZENS TO RECEIVE FOOD STAMPS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠258NayNay
Jul 18, 1996HR3734Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed203⁠–⁠220NayNay
Jul 18, 1996HR3734Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996On PassagePassed256⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Jul 22, 1996HR3845H.R.3845 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB. L. 104-194, APPROVED 9/9/96) (HOUSE REJECTED NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT FEDERAL FUNDS, BUT NOT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS, FROM BEING USED FOR ABORTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jul 22, 1996HR3845(HOUSE REJECTED GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY A 1.9 PERCENT REDUCTION TO ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠229NayYea (against)
Jul 22, 1996HR3845District of Columbia Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On PassagePassed332⁠–⁠68Yea
Jul 22, 1996HR3267Child Pilot Safety ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed395⁠–⁠5Yea
Jul 22, 1996HR3536Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed401⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 22, 1996HR3159National Transportation Safety Board Amendments of 1996On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed400⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 23, 1996HR3564NATO Enlargement Facilitation ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed353⁠–⁠65Yea
Jul 23, 1996HR1627Food Quality Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed417⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 23, 1996HR3814H.R.3814 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROGERS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES $7 MILLION FOR FEDERAL DRUG TESTING INITIATIVES, $5 MILLION FOR FIREFIGHTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING GRANTS, AND $6 MILLION FOR COURT SECURITY.)On agreeing to the amendments en blocAgreed to416⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 23, 1996HR3814(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION WITH OFFSETTING REDUCTIONS FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND, FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM, PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, COURTS OF APPEALS AND DISTRICT COURTS, STATE DEPARTMENT DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS, BANKRUPTCY REVIEW COMMISSION, AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠179NayNay
Jul 23, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE RADANOVICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FUNDING BY $109 MILLION AND DECREASE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed169⁠–⁠254YeaYea
Jul 23, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FUNDING BY $13 MILLION AND REDUCE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠265NayNay
Jul 23, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING BY $497.5 MILLION AND REDUCE VIOLENT OFFENDERS INCARCERATION GRANT FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed99⁠–⁠326Nay
Jul 23, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed99⁠–⁠328Nay
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE GOSS AMENDENT, DEBATED ON JULY 23, THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING BY $98.550 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed113⁠–⁠301Nay
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE ALLARD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE THE $5 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT UNDER SECRETARY FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠229NayYea (against)
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT ANY FUNDING BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ASSIGN A LICENSE FOR ADVANCED TELEVISION SERVICES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed16⁠–⁠408Nay
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GANSKE AMENDMENT THAT LIMITS ANY FUNDING BY THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE TO ISSUE PATENTS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES, WITH EXCEPTIONS DEALING WITH PATENTS FOR EQUIPMENT, COMPOSITION OF MATTER, AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to295⁠–⁠128Yea
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE ALL DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS BY 1.9 PERCENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed125⁠–⁠300Nay
Jul 24, 1996HR3814(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, TO CONSIDER 20 PERCENT AS A REASONABLE SHARE OF THE FEDERAL MARKET FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND TO DESCRIBE THE PRODUCTS PRODUCED USING THE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION CODE AND THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER ASSIGNED UNDER THE FEDERAL STOCK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠244YeaYea
Jul 24, 1996HR3814Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary Appropriation, FY 1997On PassagePassed246⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Jul 24, 1996HR3734Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 24, 1996HR3816H.R.3816 BY MYERS (R-IN) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB.L. 104-206, APPROVED 9/30/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PETRI AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE $10 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE ANIMAS-LAPLATA WATER PROJECT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to221⁠–⁠200NayNay
Jul 24, 1996HR3816(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING BY $16 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed184⁠–⁠236YeaYea
Jul 24, 1996HR3816(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRBACHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOCATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNDING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY RESEARCH.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed90⁠–⁠331Nay
Jul 25, 1996HR3816(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE $17 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCED LIGHT WATER REACTOR PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed198⁠–⁠211NayNay
Jul 25, 1996HR3816(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCHAEFER AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS BY $30 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to279⁠–⁠135YeaNay (against)
Jul 25, 1996HR3816(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE $20 MILLION FUNDING FOR BYPROCESSING OR ELECTROMETALLURGICAL TREATMENT BY REDUCING ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY $5 MILLION AND DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT BY $15 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed138⁠–⁠278NayNay
Jul 25, 1996HR3816Energy and Water Appropriations, FY 1997On PassagePassed391⁠–⁠23Yea
Jul 25, 1996HRES481Providing for consideration of H.R, 3820; Campaign Finance Reform ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jul 25, 1996HRES481Providing for consideration of H.R, 3820; Campaign Finance Reform ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed270⁠–⁠140Yea
Jul 25, 1996HR3820H.R.3820 BY THOMAS, WILLIAM (R-CA) -- CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE CONSISTING OF THE TEXT OF H.R. 3505, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971, MODIFIED BY THE MODIFIED BY THE AMENDMENT PRINTED IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, H. REPT. 104-685.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠243NayNay
Jul 25, 1996HR3820Campaign Finance Reform ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed209⁠–⁠212NayNay
Jul 25, 1996HR3820Campaign Finance Reform ActOn PassageFailed162⁠–⁠259YeaYea
Jul 26, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, JULY 25.)On Approving the JournalPassed229⁠–⁠51Not Voting
Jul 26, 1996HRES488Providing for consideration of H.R. 2391; Working Families Flexibility Act of 1996On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Jul 26, 1996HCONRES203Providing for an Adjounment of Both HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed232⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Jul 26, 1996HR3448Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed365⁠–⁠26Yea
Jul 30, 1996HR2391Working Families Flexibility Act of 1996On PassagePassed225⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Jul 30, 1996HR3118Veterans Health Care Eligibility ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 30, 1996HR3610Fiscal Year 1997 Department of Defense AppropriationsClose portions of the conferencePassed410⁠–⁠3Yea
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed302⁠–⁠85Yea
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO PERMIT THE DISPLAY OF AN EXHIBIT BY REPRESENTATIVE DOGGETT.)Permitting the Use of an ExhibitPassed386⁠–⁠28Yea
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE MOTION TO TABLE THE WISE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE.)Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed232⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed76⁠–⁠344Nay
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed57⁠–⁠357Nay
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed50⁠–⁠350Nay
Jul 31, 1996H.RES.492 BY MCINNIS (R-CO) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION- H.RES. 495 (HOUSE AGREED TO PERMIT THE DISPLAY OF AN EXHIBIT BY REPRESENTATIVE WARD.)Permitting the Use of an ExhibitPassed351⁠–⁠53Yea
Jul 31, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT MOTION TO TABLE THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE.)Table Motion to ReconsiderPassed239⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Jul 31, 1996HRES495Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3734) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed259⁠–⁠164YeaYea
Jul 31, 1996HRES495Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3734) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed281⁠–⁠137YeaYea
Jul 31, 1996HR3734Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed328⁠–⁠101Yea
Jul 31, 1996HR2823H.R.2823 BY GILCHREST (R-MD) -- INTERNATIONAL DOLPHIN CONSERVATION PROGRAM ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE STUDDS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW TUNA DESTINED FOR U.S. MARKETS TO BE LABELED SAFE FOR DOLPHINS ONLY IF DOLPHINS ARE NOT KILLED, CHASED, HARASSED, INJURED, OR ENCIRCLED WITH NETS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed161⁠–⁠260NayNay
Jul 31, 1996HR2823Marine Mammal Protection ActOn PassagePassed316⁠–⁠108Yea
Aug 1, 1996HR3754Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed397⁠–⁠22Yea
Aug 1, 1996HR3603FY 1997 Agriculture AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed379⁠–⁠42Yea
Aug 1, 1996HRES499Providing for the consideration of H.R. 123On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed236⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Aug 1, 1996HR123H.R.123 BY EMERSON (R-MO) -- BILL EMERSON ENGLISH LANGUAGE EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCLUDE FINDINGS RELATING TO ENGLISH AS THE PRIMARY LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ENGLISH AS THE COMMON LANGUAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠250NayNay
Aug 1, 1996HR123English Language Empowerment ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed171⁠–⁠257NayNay
Aug 1, 1996HR123English Language Empowerment ActOn PassagePassed259⁠–⁠169YeaYea
Aug 1, 1996HR3103Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActRecommit conference report with instructionsFailed198⁠–⁠228NayNay
Aug 1, 1996HR3103Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed421⁠–⁠2Yea
Aug 1, 1996HR3517Military Construction Appropriations, FY 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed396⁠–⁠26Yea
Aug 1, 1996HR3845District of Columbia Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed330⁠–⁠91Yea
Aug 1, 1996HR3230Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed181⁠–⁠236NayNay
Aug 1, 1996HR3230Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997On agreeing to the conference reportPassed285⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Aug 2, 1996HR3448Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed354⁠–⁠72Yea
Aug 2, 1996S1316Safe Drinking Water Act amendments of 1995On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed392⁠–⁠30Yea
Aug 2, 1996HRES508Providing for consideration of a certain motion to suspend the rules. (Relating to combating terrorism)On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Aug 2, 1996HR3953Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1996On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed389⁠–⁠22Yea
Sep 4, 1996HR447Toll Free Consumer HotlineSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed367⁠–⁠9Yea
Sep 4, 1996HCONRES120Support Ukrainian DemocracySuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed382⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 5, 1996HR3308H.R.3308 BY LONGLEY (R-ME) -- UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FROM WEARING UNITED NATIONS INSIGNIA UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to276⁠–⁠130YeaYea
Sep 5, 1996HR3308United States Armed Forces Protection ActOn PassagePassed299⁠–⁠109YeaYea
Sep 5, 1996HR3719To amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958On PassagePassed408⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 11, 1996HR3666VA-HUD Appropriations, FY 1997On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed392⁠–⁠17Yea
Sep 11, 1996HR2202Immigration Act of 1995On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed181⁠–⁠236NayNay
Sep 11, 1996HRES470Monitoring of Student Right to Know and Campus Security ActSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed413⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 11, 1996HR3863Student Debt Reduction Act of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 11, 1996HR3539Federal Aviation Authorization Act of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed398⁠–⁠17Yea
Sep 11, 1996HR3759Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed157⁠–⁠260NayNay
Sep 12, 1996HR3816Energy and Water Appropriations, FY 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed383⁠–⁠29Nay
Sep 17, 1996HR3802Electronic Freedom of Information Amendments ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed402⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 17, 1996HJRES191To confer Honorary Citizenship of the United States on Mother TeresaSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed405⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 17, 1996HR3723Economic Espionage ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed399⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 17, 1996HR3803George Bush School of Government and Public ServiceOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed279⁠–⁠116Yea
Sep 18, 1996HR3923Aviation Disaster Family Assistance ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed401⁠–⁠4Yea
Sep 18, 1996HR3675Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed395⁠–⁠19Yea
Sep 19, 1996(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996.)On Approving the JournalPassed339⁠–⁠58Yea
Sep 19, 1996HR1833Partial-Birth Abortion BanOn Motion to Discharge the Judiciary CommitteePassed288⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Sep 19, 1996HR1833Partial-Birth Abortion BanPassage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingPassed285⁠–⁠137YeaYea
Sep 19, 1996HRES524H.RES.524 BY LINDER (R-GA) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING A QUESTION OF HOUSE PRIVILEGES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)On motion to tablePassed395⁠–⁠9Yea
Sep 19, 1996HRES526H.RES.526 BY LEWIS, JOHN (D-GA) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING A QUESTION OF HOUSE PRIVILEGES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)On motion to tablePassed225⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Sep 24, 1996HRES525Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠191Not VotingYea
Sep 24, 1996HR3666VA-HUD Appropriations, FY 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed388⁠–⁠25Not Voting
Sep 24, 1996HR3452Presidential and Executive Office Accountability ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed410⁠–⁠5Not Voting
Sep 24, 1996HRES531Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to Table the ResolutionPassed390⁠–⁠11Not Voting
Sep 24, 1996HRES532Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to Table the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠173Not VotingYea
Sep 25, 1996HRES528Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2202; Immigration and Nationality ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed254⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Sep 25, 1996HR2202Immigration Act of 1995Recommit conference report with instructionsFailed179⁠–⁠247NayNay
Sep 25, 1996HR2202Immigration Act of 1995On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed305⁠–⁠123YeaYea
Sep 25, 1996HR4134To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize States to deny public education benefits to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. who are not enrolled in public schools during the period beginning September 1, 1996, and ending July 1, 1997On PassagePassed254⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Sep 26, 1996HR3852Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed386⁠–⁠34Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR4137Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment ActSuspend the rules and passPassed421⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR3456Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed423⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR2092Private Security Officer Quality Assurance ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠6Yea
Sep 26, 1996HRES535Government Accountability ActSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed424⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR3497Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary AdjustmentSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed417⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 26, 1996HCONRES145Remove Russian Forces from MoldovaSuspend the rules and agreePassed425⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 26, 1996HCONRES189U.S. Membership in South Pacific OrganizationsSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed416⁠–⁠6Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR3752American Land Sovereignty Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed246⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Sep 26, 1996HR4011Congressional Pension Forfeiture ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed391⁠–⁠32Yea
Sep 26, 1996HR3841Civil Service Reform ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed224⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Sep 27, 1996HRES540Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 3539On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed222⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Sep 27, 1996HR3539Federal Aviation Authorization Act of 1996On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed218⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Sep 27, 1996HR4073National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed244⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Sep 27, 1996S39Sustainable Fisheries ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed384⁠–⁠30Yea
Sep 27, 1996HR4000Reestablish POW/MIA ProceduresSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed404⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 27, 1996S1505Accountable Pipline Safety and Partnership Act of 1996Suspend the rules and passPassed276⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Sep 28, 1996HR1332Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1996Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed398⁠–⁠5Yea
Sep 28, 1996HR3163State Authority Tax Compensation ActSuspend the rules and passFailed199⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Sep 28, 1996HR4236Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed404⁠–⁠4Yea
Sep 28, 1996HRES546Consideration of Sine Die ResolutionsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Sep 28, 1996HR3610Department of Defense Appropriations for F.Y. 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed370⁠–⁠37Yea

Sources

Where the roll calls above came from.

  1. Congressional roll-call votes · Voteview (UCLA)
  2. Roll call votes · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
  3. Roll call votes · U.S. Senate

The source keys each vote to its own member id, not to this page. A term is listed here only where the member's name matches and an independent check agrees: an office in that chamber on Mike Oxley's record, overlapping the term wherever the record dates it, or the same person already matched that way under another member id.