Recorded votes

Mike Oxley: votes in the U.S. House, 105th Congress

1997–1998 · Republican · district 4

750Yea358Nay58Did not vote90%With party

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Mike Oxley cast 1,108 votes in the U.S. House, 105th Congress, 1997–1998: 750 Yea and 358 Nay; the record marks them Present or Not Voting on 58 more. On the 581 roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways, Mike Oxley voted with the majority of their own party 90% of the time and against it 58 times.

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Every roll call, 1997–1998

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 7, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHNER MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE THAT THE FAZIO MOTION RELATING TO PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE WAS NOT IN ORDER.)table appeal of the ruling of the chairPassed222⁠–⁠210YeaYea
Jan 7, 1997(NEWT GINGRICH OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA WAS ELECTED SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVER RICHARD A. GEPHARDT OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, WITH CONGRESSMEN CAMPBELL AND FORBES VOTING FOR CONGRESSMAN JIM LEACH, CONGRESSMAN LEACH VOTING FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN BOB MICHEL AND CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SMITH VOTING FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN BOB WALKER.)Election of the SpeakerGingrich216⁠–⁠205YeaYea
Jan 7, 1997HRES5Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th CongressOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jan 7, 1997HRES5Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th CongressOn motion to commit with instructionsFailed205⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jan 7, 1997HRES5Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th CongressOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed226⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jan 7, 1997SCONRES3S.C.R.3 BY LOTT (R-MS) -- RESOLUTION PROVIDING RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE (HOUSE AGREED TO S. CON. RES. 3, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJOURNMENT OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed222⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Jan 21, 1997HRES31In the Matter of Representative Newt GingrichOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed395⁠–⁠28Yea
Feb 5, 1997HR499Frank M. Tejeda Post Office BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed400⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 5, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, FEBRUAURY 4.)On Approving the JournalPassed376⁠–⁠28Yea
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2H.J.R.2 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TERM LIMITS (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed85⁠–⁠341Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINNIS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed87⁠–⁠339Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE CRAPO AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed85⁠–⁠339Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE BLUNT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM, AND ALLOWS ANY STATE TO ENACT BY STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LONGER OR SHORTER TERM LIMITS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed72⁠–⁠353Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHRISTENSEN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed83⁠–⁠342Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed85⁠–⁠339Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE THUNE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed83⁠–⁠342Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE FOWLER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO FOUR CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO CONSECUTIVE SIX-YEAR TERMS, NOT COUNTING ANY TERM THAT BEGAN BEFORE THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed91⁠–⁠335Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE ELECTION OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON WHO HAS SERVED IN THE HOUSE FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND NO PERSON WHO HAS SERVED IN THE SENATE MORE THAN THREE YEARS BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION MORE THAN ONCE, AND ALLOW ANY STATE TO ENACT SHORTER TERM LIMITS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed97⁠–⁠329Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTON OF TEXAS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE ELECTION OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, RETROACTIVELY COUNTING THE ELECTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATORS BEFORE THE RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed152⁠–⁠274Nay
Feb 12, 1997HJRES2Term Limits Constitutional AmendmentOn PassageFailed217⁠–⁠211NayYea (against)
Feb 13, 1997HJRES36Approving the Presidential Finding Regarding International Family Planning ProgramsOn PassagePassed220⁠–⁠209NayNay
Feb 13, 1997HR581Funds Appropriated for Population PlanningOn PassagePassed231⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Feb 26, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed378⁠–⁠36Yea
Feb 26, 1997HR624The Armored Car Reciprocity Amendments of 1997On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 26, 1997HR497To repeal the Federal Charter of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed417⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 26, 1997HR668Aviation Trust Fund Tax ReinstatementOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed347⁠–⁠73Yea
Feb 27, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed332⁠–⁠38Yea
Mar 5, 1997HCONRES17Congratulate Guatemala on the Peace ProcessSuspend the rules and agreePassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 5, 1997HCONRES18Congratulate Nicaragua on ElectionsSuspend the rules and agreePassed417⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 5, 1997HCONRES31Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the display of the Ten Commandments by Judge Roy S. Moore, a judge on the circuit court of the State of AlabamaSuspend the rules and agreePassed295⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Mar 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed75⁠–⁠293Nay
Mar 6, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed355⁠–⁠43Yea
Mar 6, 1997HR513District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform ActSuspend the rules and passPassed390⁠–⁠7Yea
Mar 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed84⁠–⁠312Nay
Mar 11, 1997HCONRES16Improve Living Standards for South AsiansSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 11, 1997HRES68Reaffirm U.S.- Japan Security TreatySuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed403⁠–⁠16Yea
Mar 11, 1997HR750Hong Kong Reversion ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed416⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 12, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed370⁠–⁠44Yea
Mar 12, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed26⁠–⁠392Nay
Mar 12, 1997HRES90Providing for the consideration of H.Res. 89; Request New Balanced Budget from the PresidentOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Mar 12, 1997HRES90Providing for the consideration of H.Res. 89; Request New Balanced Budget from the PresidentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed226⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Mar 12, 1997HRES89Request New Balanced Budget from the PresidentOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed202⁠–⁠225NayNay
Mar 12, 1997HRES89Request New Balanced Budget from the PresidentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed231⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Mar 13, 1997HRES95Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 58; Disapprove Certification of MexicoOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed213⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Mar 13, 1997HJRES58H.J.R.58 BY SHAW (R-FL) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING OF THE CERTIFICATION OF MEXICO FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT DEFERS DISAPPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATION RELATING TO MEXICO IF, WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ENACTMENT, THE PRESIDENT REPORTS TO CONGRESS THAT HE HAS OBTAINED ASSURANCES OF PROGRESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL DEA OR OTHER U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS FOR NARCOTICS CONTROL OPERATIONS IN MEXICO, AUTHORIZE U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS TO CARRY FIREARMS IN MEXICO FOR SELF DEFENSE, TAKE MEASURES TO FIND AND ELIMINATE LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRUPTION IN MEXICO, COMMIT TO EXTRADITE MEXICAN NATIONALS WANTED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, SECURE NECESSARY AIRCRAFT OVERFLIGHT AND REFUELING RIGHTS INCLUDING RADAR COVERAGE TO MONITOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS, AND PROCEED TOWARD A PERMANENT MARITIME AGREEMENT TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD AND OTHER VESSELS TO HALT TRAFFICKERS PURSUED INTO MEXICAN WATERS; AND FURTHER ESTABLISHES A HIGH LEVEL COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL TO REVIEW THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN INTERIM REPORT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to212⁠–⁠205YeaYea
Mar 13, 1997HJRES58(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HASTERT AMENDMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to229⁠–⁠195NayYea (against)
Mar 13, 1997HJRES58Disapprove Certification of MexicoOn PassagePassed251⁠–⁠175NayYea (against)
Mar 13, 1997HRES88Providing for the consideration of H.R. 852; Paperwork Reduction AmendmentsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed219⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Mar 13, 1997HR852Paperwork Reduction AmendmentsOn PassagePassed394⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 18, 1997HR412H.R.412 BY HASTINGS, RICHARD (R-WA) -- OROVILLE-TONASKET CLAIM SETTLEMENT AND CONVEYANCE ACT (PUB. L. 105-9, APPROVED 4/14/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO PAY FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE PROPERTY AND FACILITIES; DETERMINE THE MARKET VALUE BY A PANEL OF THREE APPRAISERS; AND SPECIFIES THAT THE DISTRICT AND SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR EACH SELECT ONE PANEL MEMBER, WITH THE THIRD MEMBER SELECTED BY THE OTHER TWO.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠232NayNay
Mar 18, 1997HR924Victim Allocution Clarification ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed418⁠–⁠9Yea
Mar 18, 1997HR672Copyright Clarification ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed424⁠–⁠2Yea
Mar 19, 1997HRES99Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Mar 19, 1997HR1H.R.1 BY BALLENGER (R-NC) -- WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST 1,000 HOURS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR BEFORE AN EMPLOYEE MAY AGREE TO OR RECEIVE COMPENSATORY TIME AND REDUCES THE MAXIMUM HOURS OF COMPENSATORY TIME ACCRUED BY THE EMPLOYEE FROM 240 TO 160 HOURS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to408⁠–⁠19Yea
Mar 19, 1997HR1(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOYD AMENDMENT THAT SUNSETS THE PRIVATE SECTOR COMPENSATORY TIME PROVISION AFTER FIVE YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to390⁠–⁠36Yea
Mar 19, 1997HR1(HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WHO EARN LESS THAN 2.5 TIMES THE MINIMUM WAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠237NayNay
Mar 19, 1997HR1(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM SOLICITING EMPLOYEES TO TAKE COMPENSATORY TIME; REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES AN EMPLOYEE DECISION TO ACCEPT IT; PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM OFFERING COMPENSATORY TIME UNLESS THE EMPLOYER OFFERS ALL EMPLOYEES 24 HOURS OF LEAVE THAT MAY BE USED FOR FAMILY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR MEDICAL CARE; PROHIBIT COMPENSATORY TIME TO EMPLOYEES WHO WORK LESS THAN 35 HOURS PER WEEK, WORK LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, ARE SEASONAL, OR ARE EMPLOYED IN THE CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURAL, GARMENT, OR ANY INDUSTRY DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT DENY COMPENSATORY TIME WHERE THE LEAVE IS PROTECTED BY THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT; LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HOURS ACCRUED TO 80 HOURS ANNUALLY; SPECIFY THAT EMPLOYERS MAY NOT CONDITION BENEFITS OR AVAILABILITY OF OVERTIME UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S DECISION TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR USE COMPENSATORY TIME; AND CREATE A COMMISSION ON WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed193⁠–⁠237NayNay
Mar 19, 1997HR1Working Families Flexibility ActOn PassagePassed222⁠–⁠210YeaYea
Mar 20, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed183⁠–⁠221Not VotingNay
Mar 20, 1997HRES100Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed243⁠–⁠184Not VotingYea
Mar 20, 1997HRES100Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed247⁠–⁠175Not VotingYea
Mar 20, 1997HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Acttable appeal of the ruling of the ChairPassed265⁠–⁠165Not VotingYea
Mar 20, 1997HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed149⁠–⁠282Not VotingNay
Mar 20, 1997HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn PassagePassed295⁠–⁠136Not VotingYea
Mar 20, 1997HRES101Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 91), House Committees Funding ResolutionOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed210⁠–⁠213Not VotingYea
Mar 21, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed328⁠–⁠49Not Voting
Mar 21, 1997HRES105Providing for consideration of H. Res. 91, Committee Funding for the 105th Congress.On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed218⁠–⁠179Not VotingYea
Mar 21, 1997HRES91House Committees Funding ResolutionOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed176⁠–⁠214Not VotingNay
Mar 21, 1997HRES91House Committees Funding ResolutionOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as amendedPassed213⁠–⁠179Not VotingYea
Apr 8, 1997HR28Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Program AuthorizationOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed397⁠–⁠14Yea
Apr 8, 1997HR1000State Prevention of Food Stamp Benefits to PrisonersOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 9, 1997HRES107Providng for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the RulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed213⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Apr 10, 1997HR1003Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed398⁠–⁠16Yea
Apr 15, 1997HR1226Taxpayer Browsing Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 15, 1997HRES109Sense of Congress on Family Tax ReliefSuspend the rules and agreePassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 15, 1997HJRES62Tax Limitation Constitutional AmendmentOn PassageFailed233⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Apr 16, 1997HRES112Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Apr 16, 1997HR607Homeowner’s Insurance Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed421⁠–⁠7Yea
Apr 16, 1997HCONRES61Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie RobinsonOn motion to suspend the rules and agreePassed427⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 17, 1997(HOUSE VOTED TO STRIKE CERTAIN WORDS OF REPRESENTATIVE LEWIS OF GEORGIA FROM THE RECORD.)strike the words from the recordPassed227⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Apr 17, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE A MOTION THAT REPRESENTATIVE LEWIS OF GEORGIA BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED IN ORDER.)table motion to proceed in orderPassed223⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Apr 17, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed317⁠–⁠100Yea
Apr 17, 1997HR400H.R.400 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- 21ST CENTURY PATENT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE MODERNIZATION ACT EXAMINING PROCEDURE IMPROVEMENTS ACT PROTECTION FOR PRIOR DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AND RESEARCH USERS OF PATENTED TECHNOLOGIES ACT ENHANCED PROTECTION OF INVENTORS' RIGHTS ACT IMPROVED REEXAMINATION PROCEDURES ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A 17-YEAR PATENT TERM FROM THE DATE THE PATENT IS GRANTED OR 20 YEARS FROM THE DATE THE PATENT APPLICATION IS FILED; PROVIDE THAT PATENT APPLICATIONS CAN BE PUBLISHED ONLY IF THE INFORMATION IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN IN OTHER COUNTRIES AT THE TIME IT IS FILED IN THE UNITED STATES, THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PATENT AND TRADE OFFICE (PTO) FOR FIVE YEARS OR LONGER AND PTO DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST SERVED BY PUBLICATION, OR THE INVENTOR DELIBERATELY WITHHOLDS PUBLICATION OF THE PATENT; PROVIDE FOR PATENT EXAMINER TRAINING; REQUIRE THAT USER FEES BE USED ONLY FOR THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE; AND SPECIFY THAT CONTRACTS BETWEEN MARKETING COMPANIES AND INVENTORS CONTAIN STANDARDIZED DISCLOSURES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠227NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 1997HR400(HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE DEFENSE TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT BASED ON PRIOR DOMESTIC USE, TO THE ACTUAL QUANTITY, VOLUME, OR SCOPE OF THE PRIOR USE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠224NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 1997HR400(HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT PUBLICATION OF ALL PATENT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SUBSTANTIVE PATENT OFFICE ACTIONS SINCE THE FILING AND DEFINED SUBSTANTIVE PATENT OFFICE ACTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠242NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 1997HR400(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KAPTUR AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS SMALL BUSINESS, INDEPENDENT INVESTORS, AND UNIVERSITIES FROM PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATION INFORMATION UNTIL THE PATENT IS GRANTED; SPECIFIES THAT PATENT INFORMATION CAN BE PUBLISHED BEFORE THE PATENT IS GRANTED IF THE DATA HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (PTO) FOR FIVE YEARS OR LONGER AND THE PTO DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WOULD BE SERVED BY PUBLICATION, OR THE INVENTOR DELIBERATELY DELAYS PUBLICATION OF THE PATENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to220⁠–⁠193NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 1997HR400(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PATENT EXAMINATION AND SEARCH DUTIES SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES BY U.S. CITIZENS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT; REQUIRE PATENT EXAMINERS TO SPEND FIVE PERCENT OF THEIR DUTY TIME PER ANNUM IN EXAMINER TRAINING, ESTABLISHES AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO RETAIN EXAMINERS, AND EXEMPTS THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OR STATUTORY LIMITS ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OR PERSONNEL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed133⁠–⁠280Nay
Apr 24, 1997HR1275H.R.1275 BY ROHRABACHER (R-CA) -- CIVILIAN SPACE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE SPACE STATION PROGRAM AND RETAIN $500 MILLION FOR TERMINATION COSTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed112⁠–⁠305Nay
Apr 24, 1997HR1275(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NASA MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY $8.1 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠225NayNay
Apr 29, 1997HR1342Conservation Reserve Program EnrollmentSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed325⁠–⁠92Yea
Apr 29, 1997HR680Allow Transfer of Federal PropertySuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 29, 1997HR363Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program ReauthorizationSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed387⁠–⁠35Yea
Apr 29, 1997HR1271FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization ActOn PassagePassed414⁠–⁠7Yea
Apr 30, 1997HR867Adoption Promotion Act of 1997On PassagePassed416⁠–⁠5Yea
May 1, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed343⁠–⁠42Yea
May 1, 1997HRES129Committee Funding ResolutionOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed262⁠–⁠157Not VotingYea
May 1, 1997HR2Housing Opportunity and Responsibility ActQuestion of Consideration of the Committee Substitute AmendmentPassed237⁠–⁠183YeaYea
May 1, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FROM EVICTING A FAMILY SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠251NayNay
May 1, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE WELDON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT TO THE JACKSON OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT NOT MORE THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES ASSISTED BY A PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENTS: SINGLE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, OR SPOUSES OF AN OTHERWISE EXEMPTED INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX, ELDERLY PERSONS, OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed153⁠–⁠252YeaYea
May 1, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENT SINGLE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, OR SPOUSES OF AN OTHERWISE EXEMPTED INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX, ELDERLY PERSONS, OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠216NayNay
May 6, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES COMPENSATE EACH PERSON WHO PROVIDES WORK AT A RATE THAT IS NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed140⁠–⁠286NayNay
May 6, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT ALLOWING PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES THE OPTION OF COMPLYING WITH THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠253NayNay
May 7, 1997HRES93Expressing the Sense of the House that the Bureau of Labor Statistics determine any adjustments in the Consumer Price IndexSuspend the rules and agreePassed399⁠–⁠16Yea
May 7, 1997HR2H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUETTS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY RENT, DETERMINED BY THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY, THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT OF THE MONTHLY ADJUSTED INCOME OF THE FAMILY OR 10 PERCENT OF THE MONTHLY INCOME OF THE FAMILY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠252NayNay
May 7, 1997HRES142Providing for the consideration of H.R. 478: Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act of 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed415⁠–⁠8Yea
May 7, 1997HR478H.R.478 BY HERGER (R-CA) -- FLOOD PREVENTION AND FAMILY PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED, THAT EXEMPTS FROM THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT CONSULTATION AND CONFERENCING PROVISIONS, A PROJECT TO REPLACE A FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY THAT IS DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA IN 1997 TO THE EXTENT AS WOULD BE REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROJECTS SUBJECT TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE POLICY ON EMERGENCY FLOOD RESPONSE AND SHORT TERM REPAIR OF FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 19, 1997; PROVIDES THAT EXEMPTIONS SHALL NOT APPLY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS DETERMINES THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON DECEMBER 31, 1998, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER; AND CLARIFIES THAT THE EXEMPTIONS APPLY TO ANY PROJECT TO REPAIR A FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY IN RESPONSE TO AN IMMINENT THREAT TO HUMAN LIVES AND PROPERTY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to227⁠–⁠196NayNay
May 7, 1997HRES143Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3; Juvinile Crime ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed252⁠–⁠159YeaYea
May 8, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1997. .)On Approving the JournalPassed350⁠–⁠56Yea
May 8, 1997HR3H.R.3 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1997 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE STUPAK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $1.5 BILLION IN FUNDING OVER THREE YEARS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION GRANTS WITH NOT LESS THAN 60 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS; NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR BUILDING OR EXPANDING SECURE JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES FOR VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDERS; AND NOT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTING GRADUATED SANCTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND IMPROVING STATE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS; EXPEDITES TO 90 DAYS THE TIME IN WHICH A JUDGE MUST DECIDE WHETHER TO TRANSFER A JUVENILE TO ADULT COURT; INCREASES THE PENALTY FOR HANDGUN POSSESSION; AND PROVIDES A REVIEW TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR PREVENTING JUVENILE VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠224NayNay
May 8, 1997HR3(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE PROSECUTION AS ADULTS OF JUVENILES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DRUG CRIMES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed100⁠–⁠320Nay
May 8, 1997HR3(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS THAT EXPAND CURRENT LAW REGARDING THE PROSECUTION OF 13-YEAR-OLDS AS ADULTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠288NayNay
May 8, 1997HR3(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR BUILDING, EXPANDING OR OPERATING TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed101⁠–⁠321Nay
May 8, 1997HR3(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR SPECIFIED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT YOUNG AMERICANS FROM BECOMING INVOLVED IN CRIME OR GANGS AND REQUIRES THAT NOT LESS THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE GRANT AMOUNT RECEIVED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BE USED FOR THESE PREVENTION PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed191⁠–⁠227NayNay
May 8, 1997HR3(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DUNN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES SUBMIT A PLAN THAT DESCRIBES THE PROCESS BY WHICH PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF A JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS ENROLLMENT IN AN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL, AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BYRNE GRANT FUNDING .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to398⁠–⁠21Yea
May 8, 1997HR3Juvenile Crime Control ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed174⁠–⁠243NayNay
May 8, 1997HR3Juvenile Crime Control ActOn PassagePassed286⁠–⁠132YeaYea
May 13, 1997HR2H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT OF ALL FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE CHOICE BASED HOUSING ASSISTANCE, NOT LESS THAN 75 PERCENT SHALL BE FAMILIES WHOSE INCOMES DO NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠260NayNay
May 13, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE TITLE IV, THE HOME RULE FLEXIBLE GRANT OPTION THAT GIVES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MUNICIPALITIES THE FLEXIBILITY TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed153⁠–⁠270NayNay
May 13, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE HOUSING EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION BOARD THAT IS TO BE ESTABLISHED AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠228NayNay
May 13, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ADULT OWNERS OF HOUSING SUBJECT TO PROJECT BASED ASSISTANCE TO CONTRIBUTE NOT LESS THAN 8 HOURS OF WORK PER MONTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE HOUSING IS LOCATED.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed87⁠–⁠341Nay
May 13, 1997HR2(HOUSE REJECTED THE DAVIS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT RESIDENTS AND OTHERS RECEIVING CHOICE-BASED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM COMMUNITY WORK, AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHING TARGET DATES FOR TRANSITION OUT OF ASSISTED HOUSING, AND MINIMUM RENT REQUIREMENTS WHEN HUD TAKES POSSESSION OF AN AGENCY OR ANY DEVELOPMENTS OR FUNCTIONS OF ANY AGENCY, OR HAS POSSESSION OF AN AGENCY OR THE OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF IT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed145⁠–⁠282NayNay
May 13, 1997HR5Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)Suspend rules and pass, as amendedPassed420⁠–⁠3Yea
May 14, 1997HRES146Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed193⁠–⁠229YeaYea
May 14, 1997HR2H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO COMBINE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS INTO TWO GRANT PROGRAMS; REQUIRES ANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FROM HOUSING AUTHORITIES; INCREASES THE HUD AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST TROUBLED HOUSING AUTHORITIES; TARGETS HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH 40 PERCENT OF UNITS FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 30 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME AND 90 PERCENT OF UNITS FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 60 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME; TARGETS 75 PERCENT OF TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 30 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME; ESTABLISHES MINIMUM RENTS OF BETWEEN ZERO AND 25 DOLLARS; AND REQUIRES HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ENCOURAGE TENANTS TO VOLUNTEER IN THEIR COMMUNITY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠261NayNay
May 14, 1997HR2Housing Opportunity and Responsibility ActOn PassagePassed293⁠–⁠132YeaYea
May 15, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed334⁠–⁠62Yea
May 15, 1997HRES149Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed228⁠–⁠196YeaYea
May 15, 1997HRES149Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed269⁠–⁠152YeaYea
May 15, 1997HR1469H.R.1469 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PREVENTION ACT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RECISSIONS ACT OF 1997 (VETOED 6/9/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL $38 MILLION FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to338⁠–⁠89Nay
May 15, 1997HR1469(HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $2.3 BILLION IN FORWARD FUNDING FOR FEMA, ELIMINATES THE RECAPTURE TO HUD OF $3.8 BILLION RESCISSION, AND RESCINDS $3.6 BILLION OF DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS AND REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO ALLOCATE THE RESCISSION WITH 30 DAYS OF ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed100⁠–⁠324Nay
May 15, 1997HR1469(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT THAT POSTPONES THE TERMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO LEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND RESCINDS $240 MILLION FROM THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM TO OFFSET THE COST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to345⁠–⁠74Yea
May 15, 1997HR1469(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDES A CONTINUATION OF FY 1997 SPENDING THROUGH THE END OF FY 1998 IN THE ABSENCE OF REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS OR A CONTINUING RESOLUTION AT 100 PERCENT OF FY 1997 SPENDING LEVELS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to227⁠–⁠197YeaYea
May 15, 1997HR1469(HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FORWARD FUNDING FOR FEMA DISASTER RELIEF BY $1.7 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed115⁠–⁠305Nay
May 15, 1997HR1469Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn PassagePassed244⁠–⁠178YeaYea
May 16, 1997HR1385H.R.1385 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SEPARATE THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FROM THE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠238NayNay
May 16, 1997HR1385Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement ActOn PassagePassed343⁠–⁠60Yea
May 20, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MAY 19, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed311⁠–⁠44Yea
May 20, 1997HRES152Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 84; Congressional BudgetOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed220⁠–⁠200YeaYea
May 20, 1997HRES152Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 84; Congressional BudgetOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed278⁠–⁠142YeaYea
May 20, 1997SCONRES26Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony honoring Mother TeresaSuspend the rules and agreePassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
May 21, 1997HCONRES84H.C.R.84 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING AND CORPORATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS, DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed72⁠–⁠358Nay
May 21, 1997HCONRES84(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TAX CUTS, AND ALLOW A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST ANY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET OR AGAINST ANY MEASURE THAT WOULD CAUSE TOTAL OUTLAYS TO EXCEED TOTAL RECEIPTS IN FY 2002 AND BEYOND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed119⁠–⁠313NayYea (against)
May 21, 1997HCONRES84(HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, DECREASE DEFENSE OUTLAYS, INCREASE NET SAVINGS FROM OVERALL SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND THE ELIMINATION OF UNWARRANTED BENEFITS, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed91⁠–⁠339Nay
May 21, 1997HCONRES84(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE FUNDING AND TAX CUTS AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAID, AND OTHER DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY SPENDING PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed123⁠–⁠306NayNay
May 21, 1997HCONRES84(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHUSTER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND INCREASE OUTLAYS FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND MASS TRANSIT PROGRAMS WITH OFFSETS FROM A 0.39 PERCENT ACROSS THE BOARD REDUCTION TO DISCRETIONARY SPENDING AND TAX CUTS PHASED IN OVER FOUR YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed214⁠–⁠216NayNay
May 21, 1997HCONRES84Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed333⁠–⁠99Yea
May 21, 1997HRES153Providing for consideration of H.R. 408; International Dolphin Conservation Program ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠203YeaYea
May 21, 1997HR911Volunteer Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed390⁠–⁠35Yea
May 21, 1997HR408International Dolphin Conservation Program ActOn PassagePassed262⁠–⁠166YeaYea
May 22, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOAKLEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed80⁠–⁠339Nay
May 22, 1997HR956Drug Free Communities ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed420⁠–⁠1Not Voting
May 22, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed352⁠–⁠65Not Voting
May 22, 1997HCONRES87A Resolution to Adjourn the House for the Memorial Day District Work PeriodOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed67⁠–⁠278Not Voting
Jun 3, 1997HR1420National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed407⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 4, 1997HRES159Providing for consideration of H.R. 1757; Foreign Relations Authorization Act and for considerations of H.R. 1758; The European Security Act of 1997On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed219⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Jun 4, 1997HRES159Providing for consideration of H.R. 1757; Foreign Relations Authorization Act and for considerations of H.R. 1758; The European Security Act of 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed221⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Jun 4, 1997HR1757H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT TO THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT CONTINUED FUNDING FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTING TO CUBA IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to271⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Jun 4, 1997HR1757(HOUSE REJECTED THE HAMILTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE CONSOLIDATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES SECTIONS IN THE BILL AND REPLACE WITH SECTIONS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO IMPLEMENT HIS PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE AND CONSOLIDATE THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES AND REQUIRES A PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS WITHIN 120 DAYS OF ENACTMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠224NayNay
Jun 4, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS LISTING OVERSEAS UNITED STATES SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND SPECIFIES THAT AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM THESE SALES BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to277⁠–⁠146NayYea (against)
Jun 4, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE SECTION RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR INSTANCES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS THE LIKELY SUBJECT OR TARGET OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠211YeaYea
Jun 4, 1997HR1757(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE UNITED NATIONS UPON ENACTMENT; REPEAL THE UNITED NATIONS PARTICIPATION, HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION ACTS; TERMINATE PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS AND U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS; WITHDRAW UNITED NATIONS PRESENCE IN FACILITIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed54⁠–⁠369Nay
Jun 4, 1997HR1757(HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE CONGRESS INSTEAD OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, MAKE THE DETERMINATION THAT THE UNITED NATIONS OR ANY SUCH AGENCY HAS FAILED TO IMPLEMENT CONSENSUS-BASED DECISIONMAKING PROCEDURES ON BUDGETARY MATTERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠244YeaYea
Jun 5, 1997HRES160Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Reprt on H. Con. Res. 84On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed373⁠–⁠47Yea
Jun 5, 1997HCONRES84Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed327⁠–⁠97Yea
Jun 5, 1997HR1757H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST; PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDING TO LOBBY FOR OR AGAINST ABORTION; AND PROHIBIT ANY U.S. FUNDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND TO BE USED FOR A COUNTRY PROGRAM IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IMPOSES A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR REDUCTION OF U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. POPULATION FUND FOR ANY AMOUNTS USED ON FUTURE PROGRAMS IN CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠218NayNay
Jun 5, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to232⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Jun 5, 1997HR1469Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed220⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jun 10, 1997HR1757H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNITED NATIONS SHOULD ENCOURAGE THE UNITED NATIONS TO COMMISSION A STUDY CONCERNING A REVOLVING HEADQUARTERS FOR THE U.N. AND ESTABLISH THE UNITED NATIONS AS A PART-TIME BODY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed108⁠–⁠315Nay
Jun 10, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to415⁠–⁠9Yea
Jun 10, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ENGEL AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON JUNE 4, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD CONSIDER APPLYING TO SYRIA SANCTIONS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY ENFORCED AGAINST IRAN AND LIBYA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to410⁠–⁠15Yea
Jun 10, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NETHERCUTT AMENDMENT, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT AL-FARAN, A MILITANT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO MERGE KASHMIR WITH PAKISTAN SHOULD RELEASE IMMEDIATELY DONALD HUTCHINGS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND 3 WESTERN EUROPEANS FROM CAPTIVITY AND CEASE AND DESIST FROM ALL ACTS OF HOSTAGE-TAKING AND OTHER VIOLENT ACTS WITHIN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to425⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 10, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ASSISTANCE TO ANY GOVERNMENT THAT ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBYA IN VIOLATING SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to426⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 10, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ALLOW THE IMPORT OF CUBAN CIGARS AT SUCH TIME AS THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS FREED ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS, LEGALIZED ALL POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND AGREED TO HOLD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to375⁠–⁠49Yea
Jun 10, 1997HCONRES60Relating to the 30th Anniversary of the Reunification of the City of JerusalemSuspend the Rules and Agree to the ResolutionPassed406⁠–⁠17Yea
Jun 10, 1997HR1469Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsPrevious Question on Motion to Refer Veto MessagePassed216⁠–⁠205YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT RESTRICTS FUNDING TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IF THE FEDERATION TRANSFERS AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to225⁠–⁠190NayYea (against)
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANFORD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AGGREGATE FUNDING AUTHORIZED TO THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN FISCAL YEAR 1997 RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF $265 MILLION FOR BOTH FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠261NayYea (against)
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE "FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION AND REINVENTION ACT OF 1997".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠6Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES FEE ACCOUNT PROVISIONS FOR PASSPORT INFORMATION SERVICES AND VISAS TO CONFORM TO EXISTING PROCEDURE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to422⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR RADIO FREE ASIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to354⁠–⁠72Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT AS AMENDED THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTING TO CUBA AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997 IF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT CONTINUED FUNDING IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to279⁠–⁠149YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT MAINTAIN RECORDS ON CRIMINAL INCIDENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMUNITY FROM THE CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE VIENNA CONVENTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to386⁠–⁠42Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS LISTING OVERSEAS UNITED STATES SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND SPECIFIES THAT AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM THESE SALES BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to283⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES CERTAIN U.S. CITIZEN EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM DESIGNATED CONSULAR OFFICER DUTIES; CLARIFIES THAT THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT; INCREASES THE AUTHORIZED STRENGTH OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE; ESTABLISHES THE POLICY THAT THE UNITED STATES SHALL NOT EXPEL, EXTRADITE, OR OTHERWISE EFFECT THE INVOLUNTARY RETURN OF ANY PERSON TO A COUNTRY IN WHICH THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL DANGER OF TORTURE; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY RECOGNIZE THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH AND ITS NONPOLITICAL, RELIGIOUS MISSION AND REOPEN THE HALKI PATRIARCHAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY; AND REQUIRES A REPORT DEALING WITH THE REPATRIATION OF UNRESOLVED POW/MIA REMAINS FROM VIET NAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to428⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE SECTION RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR INSTANCES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS THE LIKELY SUBJECT OR TARGET OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to226⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE MAN AND BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OR THE WORLD HERITAGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT URGES PERU TO RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS AND EXPEDITE LEGAL PROCEDURES; DIRECTS THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN ETHIOPIA; ESTABLISHES SPECIAL ENVOYS TO PROMOTE MUTUAL DISARMAMENT TALKS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT TAIWAN SHOULD RECONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NUCLEAR WASTE TO NORTH KOREA; EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR PRIME MINISTER GUJRAL OF INDIA; SUPPORTS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF BELARUS; SUPPORTS THE ACCESSION OF TAIWAN TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION; REQUIRES A REPORT CONCERNING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS OF THE HMONG AND LAOTIAN REFUGEES WHO HAVE RETURNED TO LAOS; WITHHOLDS ASSISTANCE TO COUNTRIES THAT PROVIDE NUCLEAR FUEL TO CUBA; MAKES FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT OF 1996 AND THE CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT OF 1992; URGES THE PRESIDENT TO ACHIEVE AN INTERNATIONAL ARMS SALES CODE OF CONDUCT WITH ALL WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT COUNTRIES; AND REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUY AMERICAN ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to292⁠–⁠135YeaNay (against)
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT ON ANY BORDER CLOSURE OR ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL BLOCKADE BY ANY NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES THAT IMPEDE THE DELIVERY OF U.S. HUMANITARIAN AID.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to425⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA TO THE DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed140⁠–⁠287NayNay
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOX OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS COMMENDING THE GOVERNMENT OF UKRAINE FOR THEIR DECISION TO RELINQUISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to415⁠–⁠12Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAZIO AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE COMPLIANCE WITH CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS BY UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to387⁠–⁠38Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to234⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to410⁠–⁠12Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NETHERCUTT AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT AL-FARAN, A MILITANT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO MERGE KASHMIR WITH PAKISTAN SHOULD RELEASE IMMEDIATELY DONALD HUTCHINGS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND 3 WESTERN EUROPEANS FROM CAPTIVITY AND CEASE AND DESIST FROM ALL ACTS OF HOSTAGE-TAKING AND OTHER VIOLENT ACTS WITHIN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to423⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER AMENDMENT AS AMENDED THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ALLOW THE IMPORT OF CUBAN CIGARS AT SUCH TIME AS THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS FREED ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS, LEGALIZED ALL POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND AGREED TO HOLD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to366⁠–⁠59Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOX OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF ROMANIA AS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE NATO PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1994.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to417⁠–⁠10Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ASSISTANCE TO ANY GOVERNMENT THAT ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBYA IN VIOLATING SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to427⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT RESTRICTS FUNDING TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IF THE FEDERATION TRANSFERS AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to244⁠–⁠184YeaYea
Jun 11, 1997HR1757(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PAXON AMENDMENT THAT CONDEMNS THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY POLICY AND PRACTICE OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON ANYONE WHO SELLS LAND TO A JEW.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to425⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 12, 1997HJRES54Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the FlagOn PassagePassed310⁠–⁠114Yea
Jun 12, 1997HR1871Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1997On PassagePassed348⁠–⁠74Yea
Jun 17, 1997HR1057Designating the Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Post Office BuildingSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed413⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 17, 1997HR1058Designating the John T. Myers Post Office BuildingSuspend the rules and passPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 17, 1997HR985Eagles Nest Wilderness ExpansionSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed412⁠–⁠4Yea
Jun 17, 1997HJRES56Celebration of the End of SlaverySupend the rules and passPassed419⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 18, 1997HR437National Sea Grants College Program Reauthorization ActOn PassagePassed422⁠–⁠3Yea
Jun 18, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed366⁠–⁠50Yea
Jun 19, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed123⁠–⁠282NayNay
Jun 19, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE FORBES MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed27⁠–⁠389Nay
Jun 19, 1997HRES169H.RES.169 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1119 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT TO THE RULE, THAT MADE IN ORDER DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1119 CERTAIN AMENDMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to329⁠–⁠94Yea
Jun 19, 1997HRES169Providing for consideration of H.R. 1119; National Defense Authorization ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed322⁠–⁠101Yea
Jun 19, 1997HR1119H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE OVERALL AUTHORIZED SPENDING LEVELS BY 5 PERCENT, A REDUCTION OF $13.4 BILLION, IN FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed89⁠–⁠332Nay
Jun 19, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT INCORPORATES PORTIONS OF H.R. 1778, THE DEFENSE REFORM ACT, WITH PROVISIONS THAT DIRECT VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONAL, MANAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES REFORMS; STREAMLINE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES; REDUCE HEADQUARTERS STAFFS BY 25 PERCENT; REDUCE PERSONNEL EMPLOYED IN ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; MANDATE THAT CERTAIN COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES BE COMPETITIVELY PROCURED; AND AUTHORIZE THE NAVY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR LONG-TERM LEASE OR CHARTER OF NEWLY BUILT AUXILIARY SUPPORT VESSELS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to405⁠–⁠14Yea
Jun 19, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PRIOR EXPORT APPROVAL FOR SUPERCOMPUTERS WITH A COMPOSITE THEORETICAL PERFORMANCE OF MORE THAN 2,000 MILLION OF THEORETICAL OPERATIONS PER SECOND (MTOPS) TO COUNTRIES WHICH MAY VIOLATE NON-PROLIFERATION AGREEMENTS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, SECRETARY OF ENERGY, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to332⁠–⁠88Yea
Jun 19, 1997HR1119(HOUSE REJECTED THE HARMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT ABORTIONS AT DEFENSE FACILITIES OVERSEAS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠224NayNay
Jun 20, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed336⁠–⁠49Yea
Jun 20, 1997HRES167Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and OversightOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed217⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Jun 20, 1997HRES167Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and OversightOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed216⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 20, 1997HR1119H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LUTHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE FURTHER PRODUCTION OF THE TRIDENT D-5 SUBMARINE LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed145⁠–⁠253NayNay
Jun 20, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT TRANSFERS JURISDICTION OF NAVAL OIL SHALE RESERVES NUMBERED 1 AND 3 LOCATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT; AND AUTHORIZES THE LEASE WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO EXPLORE, DEVELOP, AND PRODUCE PETROLEUM, OTHER THAN OIL SHALE, LOCATED ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN LANDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to248⁠–⁠146YeaYea
Jun 20, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE WELDON OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATIONS CONCERNING THE TARGETING OR RE-TARGETING OF RUSSIAN INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES AT SITES IN THE UNITED STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to290⁠–⁠100YeaYea
Jun 20, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE ASSIGNMENT OF UP TO 10,000 DOD PERSONNEL TO ASSIST BORDER PATROL AND CONTROL BY THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE AT THE REQUEST OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE CASE OF THE INS OR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY IN THE CASE OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to269⁠–⁠119YeaYea
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE PERFORMANCE OF MILITARY HONORS AT THE FUNERAL OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW FOR WHICH DEATH IS A POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT AND FOR WHICH THE PERSON WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to416⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT REVISES DOD MISSING PERSONS AUTHORITIES; REQUIRES A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS UNLESS HOSTILE ACTIONS PREVENT TIMELY REPORTING BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN TEN DAYS; ESTABLISHES REPORTING PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY OF SUBSEQUENT REVIEWS; REQUIRES A CERTIFICATION BY A FORENSIC SCIENCE PRACTITIONER FOR BODIES THAT ARE NOT IDENTIFIABLE; REQUIRES THAT THE IDENTITY OF THE MISSING PERSON'S COUNSEL BE PROVIDED TO THE NEXT OF KIN; AND ESTABLISHES PERSONNEL FILES FOR KOREAN CONFLICT CASES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to415⁠–⁠2Yea
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A JOINT PLAN FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE TO PERSIAN GULF VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO SUFFER FROM A GULF WAR ILLNESS, INCLUDING FOLLOW UP TREATMENT AFTER INITIAL EXAMINATION AS PART OF REGISTRATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS HEALTH REGISTRY OR THE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM; REQUIRES A COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY OF REVISED DISABILITY CRITERIA TO ENSURE ACCURATE RATINGS RELATED TO A DIAGNOSIS OF A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS; REQUIRES A MEDICAL TRACKING SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS; REQUIRES REPORTS ON PLANS TO TRACK THE DAILY LOCATION OF UNITS SERVING IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS AND PLANS TO IMPROVE THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS; REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE A NOTICE WITH SPECIFIED INFORMATION TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHENEVER AN INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG IS ADMINISTERED; REQUIRES A REPORT EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES REGARDING GULF WAR ILLNESSES; AND PROVIDES $4.5 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS CLINICAL TRIALS PROGRAM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to417⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE PRODUCTION OF THE B-2 BOMBER AND REDUCE FUNDING BY $331.2 MILLION, ALLOW $21.8 MILLION FOR CURTAILMENT OF THE PRODUCTION LINE, AND INCREASE FUNDING BY $332.2 MILLION FOR PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed209⁠–⁠216NayNay
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE REJECTED THE EVERETT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 333, RESTRICTIONS ON CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE OF DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AT CERTAIN FACILITIES; SECTION 334, CORE LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; AND SECTION 335, CENTERS OF INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed145⁠–⁠278NayNay
Jun 23, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED WHEN IT BECOMES KNOWN TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THAT RUSSIA HAS TRANSFERRED TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to215⁠–⁠206NayYea (against)
Jun 24, 1997HJRES79Disapproving the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Most-Favored-Treatment) to the Products of the People’s Republic of ChinaOn PassageFailed173⁠–⁠259Nay
Jun 24, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed369⁠–⁠59Yea
Jun 24, 1997HR1119H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HILLEARY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF GROUND FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1997; ALLOW AN EXTENSION OF UP TO 180 DAYS BY THE PRESIDENT IF HE TRANSMITS A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS REQUESTING AN EXTENSION AND A JOINT RESOLUTION IS THEN ENACTED SPECIFICALLY APPROVING THE REQUEST; PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER ENACTMENT; AND REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON THE DEPLOYMENT ON THE GROUND OF U.S. FORCES NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed196⁠–⁠231NayYea (against)
Jun 24, 1997HR1119(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF GROUND FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER JUNE 30, 1998 WITHOUT A REQUEST FROM THE PRESIDENT OR OTHERWISE AS THE CONGRESS MAY DETERMINE; PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER ENACTMENT; AND REQUIRES A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON POLITICAL AND MILITARY CONDITIONS IN BOSNIA NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to278⁠–⁠148YeaYea
Jun 25, 1997HR1119(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION (NUNN-LUGAR) FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED WHEN IT BECOMES KNOWN TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THAT RUSSIA HAS TRANSFERRED TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed204⁠–⁠219NayYea (against)
Jun 25, 1997HR1119National Defense Authorization ActOn PassagePassed304⁠–⁠120YeaYea
Jun 25, 1997HCONRES102Cost of Government DaySuspend the Rules and Agree to the ResolutionPassed386⁠–⁠20Yea
Jun 25, 1997HRES174Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act of 1997; and H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed222⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Jun 25, 1997HRES174Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act of 1997; and H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Jun 25, 1997HR2015Balanced Budget Act of 1997On Motion to Recommit With InstructionsFailed207⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jun 25, 1997HR2015Balanced Budget Act of 1997On PassagePassed270⁠–⁠162YeaYea
Jun 26, 1997HRES176Providing for Consideration of an Adjournment ResolutionOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed230⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 26, 1997HR2014H.R.2014 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-34, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE INCREASING HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CREDITS; EXTENDING AN INCOME TAX EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING INTEREST FREE BONDS AND LOANS FOR SCHOOLS WITH STUDENTS FROM POOR FAMILIES; PROVIDING TAX CREDITS FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WHO EARN LESS THAN $60,000 PER YEAR; PROVIDING CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSIONS FOR THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, ALLOWING A DEDUCTIBLE CAPITAL GAIN LOSS WHEN SELLING A RESIDENCE, PROVIDING A SPECIAL RATE FOR THE SALE OF FARMS, BUSINESS ASSETS, AND REAL ESTATE; CREATING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR ESTATES THAT INCLUDE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS; EXTENDING EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF VARIOUS TAX CREDITS; EXPANDING EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND ENTERPRISE ZONES; PROVIDING VARIOUS TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES INCLUDING THE DEDUCTION OF REMEDIATION COSTS INCURRED WITH TOXIC WASTE CLEANUP AND A WELFARE TO WORK CREDIT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jun 26, 1997HR2014Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997On Motion to Recommit With InstructionsFailed164⁠–⁠268NayNay
Jun 26, 1997HR2014Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997On PassagePassed253⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Jul 8, 1997HR849Prohibit Relocation Assistance to Illegal AliensOn PassagePassed399⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 8, 1997SJRES29Authorize Statue Showing FDR’s DisabilitySuspend the rules and passPassed363⁠–⁠39Yea
Jul 8, 1997HR1658Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed399⁠–⁠8Yea
Jul 8, 1997HR748Prohibition on Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting TerrorismSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed377⁠–⁠33Yea
Jul 8, 1997HR2016Military Construction Appropriations FY 1998On PassagePassed395⁠–⁠14Yea
Jul 9, 1997HR858Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability ActOn PassagePassed429⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 9, 1997HRES179Providing for consideration of H.R. 1775, FY 1998 Intelligence AuthorizationOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed425⁠–⁠2Yea
Jul 9, 1997HR1775H.R.1775 BY GOSS (R-FL) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 5 PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED AND EXCEPTS THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THIS REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠289NayNay
Jul 9, 1997HR1775(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT AN ANNUAL UNCLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF INTELLIGENCE EXPENDITURES FOR THE CURRENT AND SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET FOR FY 1999.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠237NayNay
Jul 9, 1997HR1775(HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 0.7 PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED AND EXCEPTS THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THIS REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed182⁠–⁠238Not VotingNay
Jul 10, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed364⁠–⁠49Yea
Jul 10, 1997HR2015Balanced Budget Act of 1997Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed414⁠–⁠14Yea
Jul 10, 1997HR2014Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997Motion to Insruct ConfereesFailed199⁠–⁠233NayNay
Jul 10, 1997HRES181Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2107, Interior Appropriations Act for FY 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed217⁠–⁠216YeaYea
Jul 10, 1997HR2107H.R.2107 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FUNDING BY $19 MILLION AND REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING BY $47.5 MILLION WITH THE REMAINING $28.5 MILLION REDUCTION TO BE APPLIED TOWARD DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠230NayNay
Jul 10, 1997HR2107(HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FUNDING BY $500,000 FOR THE SUSAN B. ANTHONY HOUSE AND TO DECREASE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed77⁠–⁠351Nay
Jul 10, 1997HR2107(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DICKS AMENDMENT TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FOREST SERVICE FUNDING FOR FOREST ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION BY $5.6 MILLION AND REDUCES FROM $50 MILLION TO $25 MILLION THE AMOUNT TO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS BY TIMBER PURCHASERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to211⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Jul 10, 1997HR2107(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE AGREED TO DICKS AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FOREST SERVICE FUNDING FOR FOREST ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION BY $5.6 MILLION AND REDUCES FROM $50 MILLION TO $25 MILLION THE AMOUNT TO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS BY TIMBER PURCHASERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to246⁠–⁠179NayNay
Jul 11, 1997HR2107(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM BY $292 MILLION BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT RESCINDED BY THAT AMOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed173⁠–⁠243Nay
Jul 11, 1997HR2107(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY $21 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠246Nay
Jul 11, 1997HR2107(HOUSE REJECTED THE EHLERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE $80 MILLION TO TERMINATE THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND ESTABLISH THE ART FOR KIDS ACT WITH GRANTS TO STATE ART COUNCILS AND LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE ARTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠271YeaYea
Jul 15, 1997HR1818Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed413⁠–⁠14Yea
Jul 15, 1997HR2035Transfer Naval VesselsSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed426⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 15, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JULY 14, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed373⁠–⁠50Yea
Jul 15, 1997HR2107H.R.2107 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE FUNDING OF $110 MILLION FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed96⁠–⁠328Nay
Jul 15, 1997HR2107(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CRAPO AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 THAT REQUIRES AN APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO ALLOCATE SPENDING REDUCTIONS TO DEFICIT REDUCTION WHEN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM, RATHER THAN REALLOCATING THE FUNDING REDUCTION TO OTHER PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to314⁠–⁠109Yea
Jul 15, 1997HR2107(HOUSE REJECTED THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT TO ACQUIRE ANY INTEREST IN LANDS OUTSIDE OF EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed208⁠–⁠216YeaYea
Jul 15, 1997HR2107(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE MAN AND BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OR THE WORLD HERITAGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Jul 15, 1997HR2107(HOUSE PASSED THE WELDON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING TO DESIGNATE OR POST ANY SIGN DESIGNATING THE CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AS A CLOTHING OPTIONAL AREA IF SUCH A DESIGNATION WOULD BE CONTRARY TO LOCAL ORDINANCE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to396⁠–⁠25Yea
Jul 15, 1997HR2107Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On PassagePassed238⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Jul 16, 1997HR2158H.R.2158 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES VETERAN MEDICAL CARE FUNDING BY $48 MILLION AND DECREASES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR A WINDSTORM SIMULATION CENTER BY $60 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to322⁠–⁠110Nay
Jul 16, 1997HR2158(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE EARMARKING $60 MILLION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR A WINDSTORM SIMULATION CENTER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to244⁠–⁠187NayNay
Jul 16, 1997HR2158(HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT FUNDING BY $100 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠227NayYea (against)
Jul 16, 1997HR2158VA-HUD-Independent Agencies AppropriationsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed193⁠–⁠235NayNay
Jul 16, 1997HR2158VA-HUD-Independent Agencies AppropriationsOn PassagePassed397⁠–⁠31Yea
Jul 17, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On resolving into CommitteePassed259⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Jul 17, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998Table reconsider resolving into CommitteePassed238⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Jul 17, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed191⁠–⁠233Not VotingNay
Jul 17, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed189⁠–⁠232NayNay
Jul 17, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RisePassed344⁠–⁠73Not Voting
Jul 22, 1997HR1853H.R.1853 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE STATES THAT FUND PROGRAMS FOR HOMEMAKERS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GENDER EQUITY TO BE FUNDED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed207⁠–⁠214NayNay
Jul 22, 1997HR1853(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH AN ON-SITE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠230Not VotingNay
Jul 22, 1997HR1853Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act AmendmentsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed207⁠–⁠220NayNay
Jul 22, 1997HR1853Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act AmendmentsOn PassagePassed414⁠–⁠12Yea
Jul 22, 1997HR765Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed416⁠–⁠6Yea
Jul 22, 1997HR1944Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land ExchangeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed423⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 22, 1997HR1663Emigrant Wilderness DamsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed424⁠–⁠2Yea
Jul 22, 1997HR1661Trademark Law Treaty Implementation ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed425⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 22, 1997HCONRES81Peace in CyprusSuspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed417⁠–⁠4Yea
Jul 22, 1997HCONRES88Congratulating El SalvadorSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed419⁠–⁠3Yea
Jul 22, 1997HRES175Violence in the Republic of CongoSuspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedFailed279⁠–⁠147YeaNay (against)
Jul 22, 1997HCONRES99Concern Over Coup in Sierra LeoneSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed418⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 22, 1997HRES191Regarding Interference of European Commission in Boeing/McDonnell Douglas MergerSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed416⁠–⁠2Yea
Jul 22, 1997HR1585Stamp Out Breast Cancer ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed422⁠–⁠3Yea
Jul 23, 1997HR2003Budget Enforcement Act of 1997On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed148⁠–⁠279Nay
Jul 23, 1997HR2003Budget Enforcement Act of 1997On PassageFailed81⁠–⁠347Nay
Jul 23, 1997HR2169Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On PassagePassed424⁠–⁠5Yea
Jul 23, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed122⁠–⁠279Not VotingNay
Jul 23, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed105⁠–⁠311NayNay
Jul 23, 1997HRES193Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2160; Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Ordering the Previous Question on the AmendmentPassed269⁠–⁠160YeaYea
Jul 23, 1997HRES193Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2160; Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed226⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jul 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed64⁠–⁠322Nay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160H.R.2160 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT OFFERED ON JULY 22 THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) FUNDING BY $23.7 MILLION AND REDUCE THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FUNDING BY $36 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠230NayNay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE REJECTED THE MEEHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FDA TOBACCO INITIATIVE FUNDING BY $10 MILLION AND REDUCE THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FUNDING BY $14 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠248NayNay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT CROP INSURANCE OR NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR TOBACCO FOR THE 1998 OR LATER CROP YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed209⁠–⁠216NayNay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXCEPT FOR ASSISTANCE THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM OR PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION REGISTERED WITH THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NOT BY THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to418⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR ANY NONRECOURSE LOANS TO SUGAR BEET OR SUGAR CANE PROCESSORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed175⁠–⁠253Nay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed158⁠–⁠265NayNay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR ANY NONRECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE 1998 CROP OF QUOTA PEANUTS WITH A NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN RATE IN EXCESS OF $550 PER TON.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠242Nay
Jul 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOTION TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE.)strike the enacting clauseFailed125⁠–⁠300NayNay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠277Nay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On ordering the previous question on motion to recommitPassed423⁠–⁠4Yea
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed258⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion to RecommitFailed56⁠–⁠363Nay
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed285⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On PassagePassed392⁠–⁠32Yea
Jul 24, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed284⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Jul 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed96⁠–⁠315Nay
Jul 25, 1997HRES197Providing for consideration of H.R. 2209; Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed222⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jul 25, 1997HRES197Providing for consideration of H.R. 2209; Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed218⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Jul 25, 1997HR2203H.R.2203 BY MCDADE (R-PA) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION BY $90 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed97⁠–⁠328Yea
Jul 25, 1997HR2203(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO CONTINUE THE STUDY OF TREATING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL USING ELECTROMETALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGY OR DEMONSTRATION OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AT THE FUEL CONDITIONING FACILITY; AND REDUCES BY $45 MILLION THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed134⁠–⁠290NayNay
Jul 25, 1997HR2203(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FAZIO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE PETRI AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING FOR THE SALARIES OF DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE ANIMAS-LAPLATA PROJECT IN COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO EXCEPT FOR ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF CURRENT LAW; AND CONTINATION OF ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO UTE INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1988.)On Agreeing to the Substitute AmendmentAgreed to223⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jul 25, 1997HR2203Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed418⁠–⁠7Yea
Jul 25, 1997HR1119National Defense Authorization ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed414⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 25, 1997HR1119National Defense Authorization ActOn Motion to Close Portions of the ConferencePassed409⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 28, 1997HR2209H.R.2209 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION BY $283,000 FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠213NayNay
Jul 28, 1997HR2209(HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WORKYEARS BY 350.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠242YeaYea
Jul 28, 1997HR2209Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed198⁠–⁠220NayNay
Jul 28, 1997HR2209Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed214⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Jul 29, 1997HR2266H.R.2266 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT FUNDING BY $331 MILLION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 9 B-2 BOMBERS AND INCREASE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EQUIPMENT FUNDING BY $105 MILLION FOR AIR NATIONAL GUARD KC-135 AIRCRAFT, INCREASE DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM FUNDING BY $12 MILLION FOR THE ARMY BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND APPLY $202 MILLION TOWARD DEFICIT REDUCTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠222NayNay
Jul 29, 1997HR2266(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY TO THE FY 1997 LEVEL RESULTING IN AN OVERALL REDUCTION OF $3.8 BILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed137⁠–⁠290Nay
Jul 29, 1997HR2266Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed322⁠–⁠105Yea
Jul 29, 1997HCONRES75Violent Crimes By Repeat OffendersOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed400⁠–⁠24Yea
Jul 29, 1997HR1348Relating to War CrimesSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed391⁠–⁠32Yea
Jul 30, 1997HRES201Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jul 30, 1997HRES201Waiving 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 ResolutionPassed237⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Jul 30, 1997HRES202Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2015, The Balanced Budget Act of 1997On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Jul 30, 1997HR2015Balanced Budget Act of 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed346⁠–⁠85Yea
Jul 30, 1997HR2159H.R.2159 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY $11.2 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠272NayYea (against)
Jul 30, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE TITLE I EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING OF $704 MILLION FOR THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION, AND TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO $0.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed40⁠–⁠387Nay
Jul 30, 1997HCONRES133H.C.R.133 BY LANTOS (D-CA) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TERRORIST BOMBING IN THE JERUSALEM MARKET ON JULY 30, 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO H. CON. RES. 133, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE TERRORIST BOMBING IN THE JERUSALEM MARKET ON JULY 30, 1997.)On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed427⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 31, 1997HR2014Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed389⁠–⁠43Yea
Jul 31, 1997HCONRES136Providing for an adjournment of the two HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed403⁠–⁠16Yea
Sep 3, 1997HR2209Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed202⁠–⁠208NayNay
Sep 3, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed299⁠–⁠125YeaNay (against)
Sep 3, 1997HR2266Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998On Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed420⁠–⁠4Yea
Sep 4, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed53⁠–⁠371Nay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO INDIA TO $41.7 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed82⁠–⁠342Nay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND BY $25 MILLION AND DECREASES THE ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to273⁠–⁠150NayNay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING FOR POPULATION CONTROL, FAMILY PLANNING ACTIVITIES, OR ABORTION PROCEDURES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed147⁠–⁠278NayYea (against)
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE FOX AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO SUPPORT TROPHY HUNTING OR THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRADE IN ELEPHANT IVORY, HIDES OR RHINOCEROS HORNS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed159⁠–⁠267NayNay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠217NayNay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT ALL MEMBER NATIONS OF NATO SHOULD CONTRIBUTE THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE FOR THE COSTS OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE PROGRAM AND ANY FUTURE COSTS OF NATO EXPANSION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to425⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE REJECTED THE GILMAN AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT PROMOTE ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING AND THAT USE FUNDS TO PREVENT ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING; PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS STOPPED ALL ACTIVITY IN CHINA, AND ABSENT THE CERTIFICATION, TRANSFERS THE $25 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠218NayNay
Sep 4, 1997HR2159(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS U.S. POPULATION ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, VIOLATE THE ABORTION LAWS OF THESE COUNTRIES, OR LOBBY FOR CHANGES IN THEIR ABORTION LAWS; PROVIDES FOR EXCEPTIONS IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED; AND PROHIBITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE FUND HAS EITHER TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO FORCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CHINA'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to234⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Sep 4, 1997HR2159Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed375⁠–⁠49Yea
Sep 4, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. .)On Approving the JournalPassed363⁠–⁠46Yea
Sep 5, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed44⁠–⁠339Not Voting
Sep 5, 1997HR2264H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT BY $4.3 MILLION AND REDUCE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠260YeaYea
Sep 5, 1997HR1119National Defense Authorization ActMotion to instruct confereesPassed261⁠–⁠150YeaYea
Sep 8, 1997HR2264H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE BLUNT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠237YeaYea
Sep 8, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORWOOD AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed157⁠–⁠240YeaYea
Sep 9, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed43⁠–⁠347Nay
Sep 9, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed29⁠–⁠367Nay
Sep 9, 1997HR2264H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOUDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE OSHA COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE FUNDING BY $23 MILLION AND REDUCE ENFORCEMENT FUNDING BY $21 MILLION AND EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING BY $2 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠255NayYea (against)
Sep 9, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINTOSH MOTION TO RISE. .)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed42⁠–⁠375Nay
Sep 9, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES "WE THE PEOPLE" EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDING BY $1 MILLION AND REDUCES HHS INSPECTOR GENERAL FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to417⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 9, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STATE AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BY $34.8 MILLION AND REDUCE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH BY $2.3 MILLION, REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE BY $22.6 MILLION, HHS DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT BY $4.8 MILLION, AND POLICY RESEARCH BY $5 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed141⁠–⁠282NayYea (against)
Sep 9, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to220⁠–⁠201YeaNay (against)
Sep 9, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, BY THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to254⁠–⁠169YeaNay (against)
Sep 10, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed37⁠–⁠370Nay
Sep 10, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. .)On Approving the JournalPassed352⁠–⁠58Yea
Sep 10, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed36⁠–⁠368Nay
Sep 10, 1997H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO RISE. .)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed40⁠–⁠369Not Voting
Sep 10, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE HAYWORTH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE IMPACT AID FUNDING BY $18 MILLION AND REDUCE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed170⁠–⁠253NayYea (against)
Sep 10, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE BOB SCHAFFER OF COLORADO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH BY $40 MILLION AND REDUCE GOALS 2000 FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠238NayYea (against)
Sep 11, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed39⁠–⁠362Nay
Sep 11, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT UPDATES CURRENT LAW AND PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS AND CLARIFIES THE EXCEPTION FOR LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to270⁠–⁠150YeaYea
Sep 11, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING BY $50 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠265YeaYea
Sep 11, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE CRANE AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed78⁠–⁠345Nay
Sep 11, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTERT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ANY PROGRAM OF DISTRIBUTING NEEDLES FOR THE INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to266⁠–⁠158YeaYea
Sep 11, 1997HR2264(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT TO ADJUST EMPLOYER BUSINESS ACTIVITY THRESHOLD APPLICABLE TO JURISDICTION OF LABOR DISPUTES BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠235NayYea (against)
Sep 16, 1997HRES228Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2016, Military Construction Appropriations, FY 1998On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed238⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Sep 16, 1997HR2016Military Construction Appropriations FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed413⁠–⁠12Yea
Sep 16, 1997S910Earthquake Hazards Reductions ActSuspend the rules and passPassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 16, 1997HCONRES134Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol to Receive His All Holiness Patriarch BartholomewSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 16, 1997S562Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection ActSuspend the rules and Pass, as amendedPassed422⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 16, 1997HR2264H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO DEVELOP, PLAN, IMPLEMENT, OR ADMINISTER ANY NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAM IN READING OR MATHEMATICS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to295⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Sep 16, 1997HR2264(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOEKSTRA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION OFFICER APPOINTED BY A COURT TO OVERSEE AN ELECTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to225⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Sep 17, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed43⁠–⁠355Nay
Sep 17, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed39⁠–⁠364Not Voting
Sep 17, 1997HR2264Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On PassagePassed346⁠–⁠80Yea
Sep 17, 1997HR2378Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed231⁠–⁠192YeaNay (against)
Sep 17, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed57⁠–⁠359Nay
Sep 18, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed41⁠–⁠370Not Voting
Sep 18, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed337⁠–⁠78Yea
Sep 18, 1997HRES230Providing for consideration of H.Res. 168; Ethics Reform Task Force RecommendationsOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed227⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Sep 18, 1997HRES168H.RES.168 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN HOUSE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIVINGSTON AMENDMENT THAT MAKES THE RULES PROVIDED IN H. RES. 168 APPLICABLE TO ALL COMPLAINTS FILED DURING THIS OR ANY SUBSEQUENT CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 18, 1997HRES168(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MURTHA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT ALL NON-MEMBERS FILING COMPLAINTS MUST HAVE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE SPONSOR THE COMPLAINT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to228⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Sep 18, 1997HRES168(HOUSE REJECTED THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE OF A COMPLAINT 180 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER A MOTION TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE DOES NOT PREVAIL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠236YeaYea
Sep 18, 1997HRES168(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A VOTE OF AN ACTUAL MAJORITY OF THE INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION AND AN ACTUAL MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FULL COMMITTEE TO CONFIRM IT THEREAFTER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to221⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Sep 18, 1997HRES168Ethics Reform Task Force RecommendationsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed176⁠–⁠236NayNay
Sep 18, 1997HRES168Ethics Reform Task Force RecommendationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed258⁠–⁠154YeaYea
Sep 18, 1997HRES233H.RES.233 BY MENENDEZ (D-NJ) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO A QUESTION OF PRIVILIGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)On Motion to TableFailed86⁠–⁠291Nay
Sep 18, 1997HRES233A resolution raising the qustion of the privilges of the HouseOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed289⁠–⁠65Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR2343Abolish RTC Oversight BoardOn PassagePassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR2414Fifty-State Commemorative Coin Program ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed413⁠–⁠6Yea
Sep 23, 1997S996District Court Arbitration and Extension of JudgeshipsSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR2027Canadian Border Boat Landing PermitsSuspend the rules and passPassed412⁠–⁠5Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR1683Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender RegistrationSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR643Carl B. Stokes U.S. CourthouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR824Howard T. Markey National Courts BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 23, 1997S871Oklahoma City National Memorial ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed414⁠–⁠7Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR1420National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement ActSuspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentsPassed419⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 23, 1997HR1948Hood Bay Land Exchange ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed59⁠–⁠342Nay
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed324⁠–⁠81Yea
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER ORDERING THE YEAS-AND-NAYS ON THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO ADJOURN.)Table Reconsider Ordering Yeas and Nays on AdjournPassed217⁠–⁠197Not VotingYea
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed124⁠–⁠293NayNay
Sep 24, 1997HRES238Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2209On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed237⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Sep 24, 1997HRES238Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2209On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed408⁠–⁠5Yea
Sep 24, 1997HR2209Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed309⁠–⁠106Yea
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed82⁠–⁠325Nay
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed66⁠–⁠348Nay
Sep 24, 1997HR2378Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed229⁠–⁠199Yea
Sep 24, 1997HR2378Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed412⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE ESHOO MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed70⁠–⁠342Nay
Sep 25, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK OF HAWAII MOTION TO ADJOURN .)On Motion to AdjournFailed71⁠–⁠337Nay
Sep 25, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 .)On Approving the JournalPassed331⁠–⁠78Yea
Sep 25, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE WOOLSEY MOTION TO ADJOURN .)On Motion to AdjournFailed82⁠–⁠334Not Voting
Sep 25, 1997HRES242Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2266On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed419⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 25, 1997HR2266Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed356⁠–⁠65Yea
Sep 25, 1997HR2267H.R.2267 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ANY DEFENDANT WHO PREVAILS IN A FEDERAL PROSECUTION AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER ATTORNEY FEES UNLESS THE GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES THAT IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY JUSTIFIED IN INITIATING AND PROSECUTING THE CASE .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to340⁠–⁠84Yea
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BY $80 MILLION; SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM BY $13 MILLION; CHILD ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAM BY $8 MILLION; GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY $40 MILLION; RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANTS BY $37 MILLION; DRUG COURTS BY $76.7 MILLION; AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY $4 MILLION AND DECREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS PROGRAM BY $258.7 MILLION .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed129⁠–⁠291NayNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE DRUG COURTS FUNDING BY $30 MILLION AND DECREASE THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠259NayNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE JUVENILE JUSTICE FUNDING BY $74.1 MILLION AND REDUCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed163⁠–⁠261NayYea (against)
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS IN THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠264NayNay
Sep 25, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY MOTION TO RISE .)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed102⁠–⁠315Nay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION AND DECREASES FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES ACCORDINGLY .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to246⁠–⁠176NayNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed119⁠–⁠293NayNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998Sustaining the Ruling of the ChairPassed231⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE BY $1 MILLION AND DECREASES THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to356⁠–⁠64Nay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed107⁠–⁠294Not VotingNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed103⁠–⁠281Not VotingNay
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION BY $90 MILLION .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed107⁠–⁠305YeaYea
Sep 25, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠235Not VotingYea
Sep 26, 1997HR2267(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT WITHHOLDS NOT MORE THAN $356.2 MILLION FROM STATE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF STATE HAS MADE ONE OR MORE DESIGNATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to396⁠–⁠6Yea
Sep 26, 1997HR2267(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTLETT EN BLOC AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON SEPTEMBER 25, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $54 MILLION FOR PAYMENT OF U.N. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION ARREARAGES AND $46 MILLION FOR PAYMENT OF U.N. INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES ARREARAGES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed165⁠–⁠242NayYea (against)
Sep 26, 1997HR2267(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOEKSTRA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION OFFICER APPOINTED BY A COURT TO OVERSEE AN ELECTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to213⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Sep 29, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed55⁠–⁠339Nay
Sep 29, 1997HJRES94Making continuing Appropriations for the fiscal year 1998On PassagePassed355⁠–⁠57Yea
Sep 29, 1997S1211Permanent Authorization for Au Pair ProgramOn motion to suspend rules and passPassed377⁠–⁠33Yea
Sep 29, 1997HR2261Small Business Programs ReauthorizationSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed397⁠–⁠17Yea
Sep 29, 1997HR2472Energy Policy and Conservation ExtensionOn motion to suspend the rules and passPassed405⁠–⁠8Yea
Sep 30, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed132⁠–⁠285NayNay
Sep 30, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. .)On Approving the JournalPassed360⁠–⁠56Yea
Sep 30, 1997HRES254Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2203; Making appropriations for Energy and Water for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed415⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 30, 1997HR2203Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed404⁠–⁠17Yea
Sep 30, 1997HRES255Providing for consideration of H.R. 1370; to reauthorize the Export- Import Bank of the United StatesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed423⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 30, 1997HR1370H.R.1370 BY CASTLE (R-DE) -- EXPORT-IMPORT BANK UNITED STATES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO RISE. .)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed128⁠–⁠291NayNay
Sep 30, 1997HR1370Export-Import Bank Reauthorization ActOn Motion that the Committee RiseFailed162⁠–⁠257Not VotingNay
Sep 30, 1997HR1370(HOUSE AGREED TO THE EVANS AMENDMENT THAT DIRECTS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO U.S. FIRMS SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR ACTIVITIES IN CHINA TO THOSE THAT HAVE ADOPTED AND ADHERED TO A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THEIR INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to241⁠–⁠182NayNay
Sep 30, 1997HR1370(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAFALCE AMENDMENT THAT RENAMES THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AS THE ``AMERICAN EXPORT BANK.'' .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to362⁠–⁠56Yea
Sep 30, 1997HR2378Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed220⁠–⁠207YeaNay (against)
Sep 30, 1997HR2267H.R.2267 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RETAIN THE FULL $381.8 MILLION APPROPRIATED FOR CENSUS 2000; STRIKE COMMITTEE-REPORTED LANGUAGE FENCING ALL BUT $100 MILLION UNTIL ENACTMENT OF AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE UN-FENCED $100 MILLION FOR ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SAMPLING; PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY 1998 FUNDS TO MAKE IRREVERSIBLE PLANS FOR THE USE OF SAMPLING OR OTHER STATISTICAL METHOD IN TAKING THE CENSUS FOR PURPOSES OF CONGRESSIONAL APPORTIONMENT; AND CREATE A BOARD OF OBSERVERS FOR A FAIR AND ACCURATE CENSUS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠228NayNay
Sep 30, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed227⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Sep 30, 1997HRES253Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 244, Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. SanchezOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed221⁠–⁠202Not VotingYea
Oct 1, 1997HRES244Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. SanchezOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed219⁠–⁠203Not VotingYea
Oct 1, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournPassed206⁠–⁠183Not VotingYea
Oct 1, 1997HR1757Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed412⁠–⁠5Yea
Oct 1, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONDIT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed112⁠–⁠295NayNay
Oct 1, 1997S1161Refugee Assistance AuthorizationOn motion to suspend rules and passFailed230⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Oct 1, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed207⁠–⁠213NayNay
Oct 1, 1997HCONRES131Sense of Congress Regarding the OceansSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedFailed237⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Oct 1, 1997HR2233Coral Reef Conservation ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed230⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Oct 1, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed202⁠–⁠211NayNay
Oct 1, 1997HR2007Canadian River Reclamation ProjectSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed226⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Oct 1, 1997HR1476Miccosuke Settlement ActOn motion to suspend the rules and passFailed229⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Oct 1, 1997HR1262SEC AuthorizationOn motion to suspend the rules and passFailed230⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Oct 6, 1997HRES232Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2160On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed367⁠–⁠34Yea
Oct 6, 1997HR2160Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed399⁠–⁠18Yea
Oct 6, 1997HR1370Export-Import Bank Reauthorization ActOn PassagePassed378⁠–⁠38Yea
Oct 7, 1997HR1127H.R.1127 BY HANSEN (R-UT) -- NATIONAL MONUMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A ONE YEAR DELAY FROM THE TIME THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES A DESIGNATION UNDER THE ANTIQUITIES ACT TO WHEN THAT DESIGNATION WOULD ACTUALLY TAKE EFFECT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠224NayNay
Oct 7, 1997HR1127(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HANSEN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT REQUIRES THAT A PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT RESULTING IN EXCESS OF 50,000 ACRES IN A SINGLE STATE MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL 30 DAYS AFTER THE PRESIDENT HAS SOLICITED WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE STATE'S GOVERNOR AND SUCH PROCLAMATIONS SHALL CEASE TO BE EFFECTIVE 2 YEARS AFTER ISSUANCE UNLESS THE CONGRESS HAS APPROVED IT BY JOINT RESOLUTION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Oct 7, 1997HR1127National Monument Fairness ActOn PassagePassed229⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Oct 7, 1997HR2159Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed233⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Oct 7, 1997HR629Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal CompactOn PassagePassed309⁠–⁠107Yea
Oct 7, 1997HR901H.R.901 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SITES NOMINATED UNDER THE CONVENTION ON WETLANDS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE ESPECIALLY AS WATERFOWL HABITAT, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE RAMSAR CONVENTION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠220NayNay
Oct 8, 1997HRES262Providing for the consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed280⁠–⁠144YeaYea
Oct 8, 1997HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActAgree to Senate AmendmentsPassed296⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Oct 8, 1997HR901H.R.901 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE FARR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL RANGES BIOSPHERE RESERVE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠226NayNay
Oct 8, 1997HR901(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXPAND THE PROHIBITION OF LANDS TO BE DESIGNATED TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL USE UNDER INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to242⁠–⁠182NayNay
Oct 8, 1997HR901(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 403 (B) RELATING TO LANDS DESIGNATED AS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE UNDER THE MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OF THE U.N. EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF ENACTMENT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠227NayNay
Oct 8, 1997HR901American Land Sovereignty Protection ActOn PassagePassed236⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Oct 8, 1997HR2158VA-HUD-Independent Agencies AppropriationsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed405⁠–⁠21Yea
Oct 8, 1997HR1757Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed236⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Oct 9, 1997HRES263Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Transportation Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed413⁠–⁠4Not Voting
Oct 9, 1997HRES264Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appopriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed370⁠–⁠50Yea
Oct 9, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1997.)On Approving the JournalPassed352⁠–⁠58Yea
Oct 9, 1997HR2169Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed401⁠–⁠21Yea
Oct 9, 1997HR2607H.R.2607 BY TAYLOR, CHARLES (R-NC) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDUCATION REFORM AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SABO AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE WAIVER OF DAVIS-BACON FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to234⁠–⁠188NayNay
Oct 9, 1997HR2607(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN OF VIRGINIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT RETAINS INCREASED FUNDING FOR POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER PAY RAISES AND INSERTS THE TEXT OF THE SENATE'S VERSION, S. 1156.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠212NayNay
Oct 9, 1997HR2607District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed203⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Oct 9, 1997HR2607District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed162⁠–⁠135YeaYea
Oct 21, 1997HRES265Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Authorization ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Oct 21, 1997HR2464Exempt Internationally Adopted Children From VaccinesSuspend Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed420⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 21, 1997HR1962Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability ActSuspend Rules and Pass, As AmendedPassed413⁠–⁠3Yea
Oct 22, 1997HR1534H.R.1534 BY GALLEGLY (R-CA) -- PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT STRIKES SECTION 2, ALLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS TO APPEAL LOCAL LAND USE DECISIONS IN FEDERAL COURTS AND ESTABLISHES AN EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR LAND USE DISPUTES WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed178⁠–⁠242NayNay
Oct 22, 1997HR1534Private Property Rights Implementation ActOn PassagePassed248⁠–⁠178YeaYea
Oct 22, 1997HRES270Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2247On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed226⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Oct 23, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. .)On Approving the JournalPassed364⁠–⁠52Yea
Oct 23, 1997HRES274Providing for consideration of H.R. 2646; Education Savings Act for Public and Private SchoolsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed287⁠–⁠135YeaYea
Oct 23, 1997HR2646H.R.2646 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE VOLUME CAP ON BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION TO $4 BILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed199⁠–⁠224NayNay
Oct 23, 1997HR2646Education Savings Act for Public and Private SchoolsOn PassagePassed230⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Oct 23, 1997HRES276Privileges of the HouseOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed204⁠–⁠221NayNay
Oct 24, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23. .)On Approving the JournalPassed318⁠–⁠56Yea
Oct 24, 1997HRES277Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2107; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed247⁠–⁠166YeaYea
Oct 24, 1997H.R.2247 BY MOLINARI (R-NY) -- AMTRAK REFORM AND PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR (D-MI) MOTION TO RISE.)On Motion that the Committee RiseFailed195⁠–⁠214NayNay
Oct 24, 1997HR2247(HOUSE REJECTED THE QUINN SUBSTITUTE TO THE LATOURETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT THE LABOR REFORM PROVISIONS ONLY APPLY TO AMTRAK WHICH WOULD HOLD FREIGHT AND TRANSIT WORKERS HARMLESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠223YeaYea
Oct 24, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR (D-MI) MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed168⁠–⁠244NayNay
Oct 24, 1997HR2107Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed233⁠–⁠171Yea
Oct 28, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed52⁠–⁠359Nay
Oct 28, 1997HRES278Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1119, National Defense Authorization ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed353⁠–⁠59Yea
Oct 28, 1997HR1119National Defense Authorization ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed286⁠–⁠123YeaYea
Oct 29, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed29⁠–⁠374Nay
Oct 29, 1997HRES283Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed259⁠–⁠155YeaYea
Oct 29, 1997HRES287H.RES.287 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING A QUESTION OF PRIVILIGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.)On Motion to TablePassed218⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Oct 29, 1997HRES139Dollars to Classroom ActSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed310⁠–⁠99YeaYea
Oct 29, 1997HR1484Designating the J.Roy Rowland Federal CourthouseSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed414⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 29, 1997HR1479Designating the David W. Dyer Federal CourthouseSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed411⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 29, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed153⁠–⁠268NayYea (against)
Oct 29, 1997HR1270H.R.1270 BY UPTON (R-MI) -- NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1997 (PURSUANT TO SECTION 426(B)(3) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974, THE HOUSE AGREED TO CONSIDER THE BILL.)Question on ConsiderationPassed312⁠–⁠105Yea
Oct 29, 1997HR1270(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KILDEE AMENDMENT THAT DEFINES "AFFECTED INDIAN TRIBE" TO QUALIFY THE INDIAN TRIBE FOR AFFECTS OF AN INTERIM STORAGE FACILITY OR REPOSITORY THAT ARE SUBSTANTIAL AND ADVERSE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to408⁠–⁠10Yea
Oct 29, 1997HR1270(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT ONLY NUCLEAR WASTE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES CAN BE STORED IN ANY REPOSITORY ESTABLISHED IN THE BILL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to407⁠–⁠11Yea
Oct 30, 1997HRES284Providing for consideration of H.R. 2493; Forage Improvement Act of 1997On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed277⁠–⁠139YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HR2493H.R.2493 BY SMITH, ROBERT F. (BOB) (R-OR) -- FORAGE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT TO THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE THE GRAZING FEES PROVISION AND ESTABLISH A BASIC FEE FOR EACH ANIMAL UNIT MONTH IN A GRAZING FEE YEAR THAT IS EQUAL TO THE RATE CHARGED FOR GRAZING ON THE RESPECTIVE STATE LANDS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed205⁠–⁠219NayNay
Oct 30, 1997HR2493(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENT GRAZING FEES FOR SMALL PRODUCERS CONTROLLING LIVESTOCK OF LESS THAN 2,000 ANIMAL UNIT MONTHS ON FEDERAL LANDS AND LARGE PRODUCERS CONTROLLING LIVESTOCK OF 2,000 OR MORE ANIMAL UNIT MONTHS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed208⁠–⁠212NayNay
Oct 30, 1997HR2493(HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE ANIMAL UNIT MONTH FOR BILLING OF SHEEP AND GOATS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠244NayNay
Oct 30, 1997HR2493Forage Improvement ActOn PassagePassed242⁠–⁠182YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HR1270H.R.1270 BY UPTON (R-MI) -- NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO ENSURE THAT A RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ACTION BEING TAKEN UNDER THE ACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠290Nay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270(HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE GOVERNOR OF EACH STATE WITH NUCLEAR WASTE ROUTES SHALL CERTIFY THAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS EXIST AND CAN MANAGE ANY NUCLEAR ACCIDENT BEFORE TRANSPORTATION CAN BE IMPLEMENTED. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed112⁠–⁠312Nay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT BEFORE ANY SHIPMENTS OCCUR, CONGRESS MUST HAVE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS ALONG THE TRANSPORTATION ROUTE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed118⁠–⁠305Nay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT PREVENT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM SETTING RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed151⁠–⁠273NayNay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270(HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE 1 MILL CAP AND GIVE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE AUTHORITY TO ASSESS A FEE ON THE EXISTING REACTORS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed67⁠–⁠357Nay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ALL MATERIAL AND SERVICES PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THE BILL SHOULD BE FROM THE UNITED STATES; REQUIRES A NOTICE DESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE AMERICAN-MADE EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS; AND PROHIBITS CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS FALSELY LABELING PRODUCTS AS MADE IN AMERICA. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to407⁠–⁠2Yea
Oct 30, 1997HR1270Nuclear Waste Policy ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed142⁠–⁠283NayNay
Oct 30, 1997HR1270Nuclear Waste Policy ActOn PassagePassed307⁠–⁠120Yea
Oct 30, 1997HRES290Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed212⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES291Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed216⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES292Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed214⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES293Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed212⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES294Question of the Priveleges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed217⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES295Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed212⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES296Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed214⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Oct 30, 1997HRES297Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed208⁠–⁠192Not VotingYea
Oct 31, 1997HRES288Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed222⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Oct 31, 1997HRES288Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed214⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Nov 4, 1997HR2746Helping Empower Low-Income Parents (HELP) Scholarships AmendmentsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed203⁠–⁠215NayNay
Nov 4, 1997HR2746Helping Empower Low-Income Parents (HELP) Scholarships AmendmentsOn PassageFailed191⁠–⁠228YeaYea
Nov 4, 1997HR2644U.S. Caribbean Trade Partnership ActSuspend the rules and passFailed182⁠–⁠234YeaYea
Nov 4, 1997HR1493Identification of Criminal AliensSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed410⁠–⁠2Yea
Nov 4, 1997S587Hinsdale, Colorado, Land ExchangeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed406⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 4, 1997HR1839National Salvage Vehicle Consumer Protection ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed336⁠–⁠72Yea
Nov 4, 1997HR948Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed240⁠–⁠167YeaNay (against)
Nov 5, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997. .)On Approving the JournalPassed353⁠–⁠48Yea
Nov 5, 1997HR2676Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And Reform ActOn PassagePassed426⁠–⁠4Yea
Nov 5, 1997HRES302Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed237⁠–⁠184YeaYea
Nov 5, 1997HR2358H.R.2358 BY ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL) -- POLITICAL FREEDOM IN CHINA ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS THE CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD FOR LICENSING OF NUCLEAR EXPORTS TO CHINA FROM 30 TO 120 DAYS AND PROVIDES FOR EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL FOR ANY LICENSING AGREEMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to394⁠–⁠29Yea
Nov 5, 1997HR2358Political Freedom in China ActOn PassagePassed416⁠–⁠5Yea
Nov 5, 1997HR2195Enforce Ban on Slave Labor ProductsOn Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed217⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Nov 5, 1997HR2195Enforce Ban on Slave Labor ProductsOn PassagePassed419⁠–⁠2Yea
Nov 5, 1997HRES307Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed217⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Nov 5, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournPassed216⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MENENDEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed85⁠–⁠315Not Voting
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed100⁠–⁠309Nay
Nov 6, 1997HRES305Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed224⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997HRES305Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed222⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997HRES305Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed219⁠–⁠195Not VotingYea
Nov 6, 1997HRES305Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.On Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed218⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed79⁠–⁠333Nay
Nov 6, 1997HRES188Acquisition By Iran of C-802 Cruise MissilesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed414⁠–⁠8Yea
Nov 6, 1997HRES188Acquisition By Iran of C-802 Cruise MissilesOn motion to table the motion to reconsiderPassed240⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRES MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed74⁠–⁠336Nay
Nov 6, 1997HR967Prohibiting Certain Chinese Government and Religious Officials from Participating in International ConferencesOn PassagePassed366⁠–⁠54Yea
Nov 6, 1997HR967Prohibiting Certain Chinese Government and Religious Officials from Participating in International ConferencesOn Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed227⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK OF HAWAII MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed75⁠–⁠333Nay
Nov 6, 1997HR2570Forced Abortion Condemnation ActOn PassagePassed415⁠–⁠1Yea
Nov 6, 1997HR2570Forced Abortion Condemnation ActOn motion to table the motion to reconsiderPassed245⁠–⁠171YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed66⁠–⁠350Nay
Nov 6, 1997HR2386United States-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation ActOn PassagePassed301⁠–⁠116YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997HR2386United States-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation ActOn Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed245⁠–⁠175YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE GEJDENSON MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed91⁠–⁠321Nay
Nov 6, 1997HR2605Communist China Subsidy Reduction ActTable motion to appeal the ruling of the ChairPassed220⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Nov 6, 1997HR2605Communist China Subsidy Reduction ActOn PassagePassed354⁠–⁠59Yea
Nov 7, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed38⁠–⁠308Nay
Nov 7, 1997S858Intelligence Authorization, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed385⁠–⁠36Yea
Nov 7, 1997HR2616Charter Schools Amendments ActOn motion that the Committee RiseFailed71⁠–⁠348Nay
Nov 7, 1997HR2616Charter Schools Amendments ActOn Motion that the Committee RiseFailed75⁠–⁠334Not Voting
Nov 7, 1997HR2616(HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE STATE PRIORITY ORDER AND REQUIREMENTS PROVISIONS RELATING TO GRANT AWARDS BY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠260NayNay
Nov 7, 1997HR2616Charter Schools Amendments ActOn PassagePassed367⁠–⁠57Yea
Nov 7, 1997HR2616Charter Schools Amendments ActOn Motion to Table the Motion to ReconsiderPassed256⁠–⁠163YeaYea
Nov 7, 1997(HOUSE REJECTED THE BECERRA MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed61⁠–⁠348Nay
Nov 7, 1997HR2647Monitor Chinese Military ProductsOn PassagePassed408⁠–⁠10Yea
Nov 7, 1997HR2264Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed352⁠–⁠65Yea
Nov 8, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1997. .)On Approving the JournalPassed345⁠–⁠56Yea
Nov 8, 1997HR2631Regarding Items Line Item Vetoed in the Military Construction Appropriations Conference ReportOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed352⁠–⁠64Yea
Nov 8, 1997HR2534Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed291⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Nov 8, 1997HR2813Medal of HonorOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 8, 1997HRES315Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed215⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Nov 8, 1997(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournPassed233⁠–⁠170YeaYea
Nov 9, 1997HRES318Question of the Privileges of the HouseOn Motion to TablePassed218⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Nov 9, 1997HR2232Radio Free Asia ActOn PassagePassed401⁠–⁠21Yea
Nov 9, 1997HR1129Microenterprise ActSuspend rules and pass, as amendedPassed393⁠–⁠21Not Voting
Nov 9, 1997HCONRES22Regarding Religious Persecution in GermanySuspend the rules and agree, as amendedFailed101⁠–⁠318Nay
Nov 9, 1997HCONRES139Encourage U.S. Participation in EXPO 2000Suspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠2Yea
Nov 10, 1997HR2920U.S.-Canadian Border ControlsOn motion to suspend the rules and passPassed325⁠–⁠90Yea
Nov 10, 1997HRES311Providing for consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for the adjournment of the first session sine dieOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed257⁠–⁠159YeaYea
Nov 12, 1997HRES319Providing for consideration of S. 738; Amtrack Reform and Accountability ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed324⁠–⁠72Yea
Nov 12, 1997HRES314Waiving 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 ResolutionPassed213⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HR2159Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed333⁠–⁠76Yea
Nov 13, 1997HRES301Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all the media.On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed241⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HRES326Committee on Government Reform and OversightOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed220⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HRES326Committee on Government Reform and OversightOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed219⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HRES327Providing for the consideration of H.R. 865 and the Senate Amendment theretoOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed406⁠–⁠7Yea
Nov 13, 1997HRES330Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 2267; Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed285⁠–⁠113YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HCONRES137International Tribunal to Try Iraqi War CriminalsOn motion to suspend the rules and agreePassed396⁠–⁠2Yea
Nov 13, 1997SCONRES68Providing for the adjournment of the two HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed205⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Nov 13, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to RecommitFailed171⁠–⁠216NayNay
Nov 13, 1997HR2267Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed282⁠–⁠110Yea
Jan 28, 1998HRES341Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.On Motion to TablePassed214⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Feb 4, 1998HRES344Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2625, to redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed227⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Feb 4, 1998HR2625H.R.2625 BY BARR (R-GA) -- RONALD REAGAN-WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT, DESIGNATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE DAVIS OF VIRGINIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE THE ACT EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SECURES THE CONSENT OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY FOR THE REDESIGNATION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed206⁠–⁠215NayNay
Feb 4, 1998HR2625To Redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”.On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed186⁠–⁠237NayNay
Feb 4, 1998HR2625To Redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”.On PassagePassed240⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Feb 4, 1998HJRES107A Resolution Concerning Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Sanctions Payable by the White House Health Care Task ForceOn PassagePassed273⁠–⁠126YeaYea
Feb 5, 1998HRES348Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2846On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed220⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Feb 5, 1998HR2846Prohibition on Federal Education Funds on National TestingOn PassagePassed242⁠–⁠174YeaYea
Feb 5, 1998HR2631Disapproving the cancellations on Military ConstructionPassage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingPassed347⁠–⁠69Yea
Feb 11, 1998HRES352Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed217⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Feb 11, 1998HCONRES202Daycare Fairness for Stay-At-Home ParentsSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 12, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed353⁠–⁠43Yea
Feb 12, 1998HRES355Dismissing the election contest against Loretta SanchezOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed194⁠–⁠215NayNay
Feb 12, 1998HRES355Dismissing the election contest against Loretta SanchezOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed378⁠–⁠33Yea
Feb 12, 1998HR1428Voter Eligibility Verification ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed210⁠–⁠200Not VotingYea
Feb 24, 1998HR424To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed350⁠–⁠59Yea
Feb 25, 1998HR1544H.R.1544 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE BILL TO AGENCY ACTIONS WHICH INVOLVE FEDERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠238NayNay
Feb 25, 1998HR2181H.R.2181 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- WITNESS PROTECTION AND INTERSTATE RELOCATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE COURT CHANGE FROM A DEATH SENTENCE TO A LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT THAT THE DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed113⁠–⁠300NayNay
Feb 25, 1998HR2181Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation ActOn PassagePassed366⁠–⁠49Yea
Feb 25, 1998HR1544H.R.1544 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT THE ADHERENCE TO COURT PRECEDENT IF THE AGENCY MATTER IS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY A U.S. COURT OF APPEALS AND INVOLVES ISSUES OF CIVIL RIGHTS, LABOR RIGHTS, OR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠253NayNay
Feb 25, 1998HR1544(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT AN AGENCY FROM BILL PROVISIONS FOR ACTIONS INVOLVING A COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION WITH A BUSINESS LOCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed154⁠–⁠258NayNay
Feb 25, 1998HR1544Federal Agency Compliance ActOn PassagePassed241⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Feb 26, 1998HR2460Wireless Telephone Protection ActOn PassagePassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 3, 1998HR217Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed386⁠–⁠23Yea
Mar 4, 1998HRES376Providing for consideration of H.R. 856; U.S.- Puerto Rico Political Status ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed370⁠–⁠41Yea
Mar 4, 1998HR856H.R.856 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- UNITED STATES-PUERTO RICO POLITICAL STATUS ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STIPULATE THAT SPANISH, AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF PUERTO RICO, IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL COURTS AND AGENCIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed13⁠–⁠406Nay
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to238⁠–⁠182YeaNay (against)
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .)On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedAgreed to265⁠–⁠153YeaNay (against)
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW U.S. CITIZENS BORN IN PUERTO RICO BUT RESIDING OUTSIDE OF PUERTO RICO TO VOTE IN THE REFERENDA. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed57⁠–⁠356Nay
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE A RUN-OFF REFERENDUM, NOT LATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST, BETWEEN THE 2 OPTIONS WHICH RECEIVED THE MOST VOTES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed28⁠–⁠384Nay
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATEHOOD OPTION BY A SUPER-MAJORITY OF 75 PERCENT OF THE VALID VOTES CAST. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed131⁠–⁠282YeaYea
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW PUERTO RICO TO RETAIN ITS SEPARATE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND ABILITY TO COMPETE UNDER ITS OWN FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed2⁠–⁠413Nay
Mar 4, 1998HR856(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE BURTON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .)On agreeing to the amendment, as amendedAgreed to240⁠–⁠177YeaNay (against)
Mar 4, 1998HR856United States - Puerto Rico Political Status ActOn PassagePassed209⁠–⁠208NayNay
Mar 5, 1998HR2369Wireless Privacy Enhancement ActOn PassagePassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 5, 1998HR3130Child Support Performance Act of 1998On PassagePassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 10, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed365⁠–⁠39Yea
Mar 10, 1998HCONRES206Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemmeration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed406⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 10, 1998S419To provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed405⁠–⁠2Yea
Mar 11, 1998HRES383Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1432On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed227⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Mar 11, 1998HR1432H.R.1432 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT A COUNTRY NEED NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE OR RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER THE ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed81⁠–⁠334Nay
Mar 11, 1998HR1432(HOUSE REJECTED THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT THE FLEXIBILITY TO DESIGNATE MOROCCO AS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS OR RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠258YeaYea
Mar 11, 1998HR1432African Growth and Opportunity ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed193⁠–⁠224NayNay
Mar 11, 1998HR1432African Growth and Opportunity ActOn PassagePassed233⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Mar 12, 1998HRES384Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2883On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 12, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MARCH 11, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed368⁠–⁠43Yea
Mar 12, 1998HR2883Government Performance and Results Act Technical AmendmentsOn PassagePassed242⁠–⁠168YeaYea
Mar 12, 1998HR992H.R.992 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- TUCKER ACT SHUFFLE RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 992.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed206⁠–⁠206NayNay
Mar 12, 1998HR992Tucker Act Shuffle Relief ActOn PassagePassed230⁠–⁠180YeaYea
Mar 17, 1998(HOUSE APPROVED THE SPEAKER'S JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed359⁠–⁠38Yea
Mar 17, 1998HRES364Human Rights Situation in the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed397⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 17, 1998HRES361Calling for Free and Impartial Elections in CambodiaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed393⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 18, 1998HCONRES152Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace processOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As AmendedPassed407⁠–⁠2Yea
Mar 18, 1998HCONRES235Calling for an end to the violent repression of the legitimate rights of the people of KosovaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As AmendedPassed406⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 18, 1998HCONRES227Directing the President to Remove United States Armed Forces from the Republic of Bosnia and HerzegovinaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed193⁠–⁠225NayYea (against)
Mar 19, 1998HRES388Providing for consideration of H.R. 2870; Tropical Forest Conservation ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed411⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 19, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed359⁠–⁠49Yea
Mar 19, 1998HR2870H.R.2870 BY PORTMAN (R-OH) -- TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO NOTIFY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES AT LEAST 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EACH REDUCTION OF DEBT TO THE UNITED STATES AS A RESULT OF LOANS UNDER THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT; CREDITS EXTENDED UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT; AND SPECIFIED LOANS AND CREDITS ELIGIBLE FOR SALE, REDUCTION, OR CANCELLATION UNDER THE AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN DEBT-FOR-NATURE SWAPS AND DEBT BUYBACK.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to416⁠–⁠1Yea
Mar 19, 1998HR2870(HOUSE AGREED TO THE VENTO EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT MAKES ELIGIBLE GRANTS FOR THE RESEARCH AND IDENTIFICATION OF MEDICINAL USES OF TROPICAL FOREST PLANT LIFE TO TREAT HUMAN DISEASES; AND REQUIRES CONSULTATION WITH INDIGENOUS LEADERS BY THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS BOARD WITH RESPECT TO A TROPICAL FOREST FUND IN THE BENEFICIARY COUNTRY AND REGION AS APPROPRIATE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to335⁠–⁠79Yea
Mar 19, 1998HR2870Tropical Forest Conservation ActOn PassagePassed356⁠–⁠61Yea
Mar 24, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1998. .)On Approving the JournalPassed368⁠–⁠40Yea
Mar 24, 1998HR3211Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed412⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 24, 1998HR3412SBIC Technical Corrections ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed407⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 24, 1998HR3096Federal Employees’ Compensation Technical CorrectionOn PassagePassed408⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 25, 1998HR2589H.R.2589 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- SONNY BONO COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT FAIRNESS IN MUSICAL LICENSING ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A MUSIC LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FOOD SERVICE OR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠259NayNay
Mar 25, 1998HR2589(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENSENBRENNER AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS CERTAIN MUSIC USES FROM COPYRIGHT PROTECTION; PROVIDES FOR ARBITRATION OF RATE DISPUTES INVOLVING PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETIES; AND PROHIBITS VICARIOUS LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO LANDLORDS OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKING SPACE AVAILABLE TO ANOTHER PARTY BY CONTRACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to297⁠–⁠112YeaYea
Mar 25, 1998HR2578H.R.2578 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE POMBO AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE NON-IMMIGRANT VISA REFUSAL RATE FROM 2 PERCENT TO 3 PERCENT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to360⁠–⁠46Yea
Mar 25, 1998HR2578Visa Waiver Pilot ProgramOn PassagePassed407⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 26, 1998HR3310H.R.3310 BY MCINTOSH (R-IN) -- SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KUCINICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OR PROGRAM FOR ELIMINATING, DELAYING, AND REDUCING CIVIL FINES FOR FIRST-TIME VIOLATIONS BY SMALL ENTITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠221NayNay
Mar 26, 1998HR3310(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE STATES, IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF A FEDERAL PROGRAM, TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW THE SUSPENSION OF A CIVIL FINE FOR A FIRST-TIME VIOLATION OF A PAPERWORK REQUIREMENT BY A SMALL BUSINESS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to224⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Mar 26, 1998HR3310Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act AmendmentsOn PassagePassed267⁠–⁠140YeaYea
Mar 26, 1998HRES385Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1757, State Department AuthorizationOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed234⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Mar 26, 1998HRES393Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3246On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed220⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Mar 26, 1998HR3246H.R.3246 BY GOODLING (R-PA) -- FAIRNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES THAT A BONA FIDE EMPLOYEE HAS ALL OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO FORM, JOIN, OR ASSIST LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY THROUGH REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR MUTUAL AID. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to398⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 26, 1998HR3246Fairness for Small Business and Employees ActOn PassagePassed202⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Mar 27, 1998HR2515H.R.2515 BY SMITH, ROBERT F. (BOB) (R-OR) -- FOREST RECOVERY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF OREGON AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF ANY FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT ROADS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to200⁠–⁠187NayNay
Mar 27, 1998HR2515Forest Recovery and Protection ActOn PassageFailed181⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Mar 30, 1998HR3581Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act of 1998On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed74⁠–⁠337Nay
Mar 30, 1998HR34Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed369⁠–⁠43Yea
Mar 30, 1998HR2608Paycheck Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed166⁠–⁠246YeaYea
Mar 30, 1998HR3582Campaign Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1998On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed405⁠–⁠6Yea
Mar 31, 1998HRES402Providing for consideration of H.R. 3579; Emergency Appropriations for F.Y. 1998On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed220⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Mar 31, 1998H.R.3579 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT (PUB. L. 105-174, APPROVED 5/1/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO SECRET SESSION, THAT THE GALLERIES BE CLEARED OF ALL PERSONS AND THAT THE HOUSE CHAMBER BE CLEARED OF ALL PERSONS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SPECIFIED BY THE SPEAKER WHOSE ATTENDANCE ON THE FLOOR IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE HOUSE AND WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOTARIZED OATH OF CONFIDENTIALITY.)Motion For A Secret SessionFailed194⁠–⁠227NayNay
Mar 31, 1998HR3579Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed195⁠–⁠224NayNay
Mar 31, 1998HR3579Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998On PassagePassed212⁠–⁠208YeaYea
Apr 1, 1998HRES405Providing for consideration of H.R. 2400; Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed357⁠–⁠61Yea
Apr 1, 1998HCONRES257Providiing for an adjournment of the two HousesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed223⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Apr 1, 1998HR1151Credit Union Membership Access ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed411⁠–⁠8Yea
Apr 1, 1998HR2400H.R.2400 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- BUILDING EFFICIENT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND EQUITY ACT OF 1998 RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REVENUE ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SECTION AND INSERT LANGUAGE ENCOURAGING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed194⁠–⁠225YeaYea
Apr 1, 1998HR2400(HOUSE AGREED TO DAVIS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT ALLOCATES AN ADDITIONAL $108 MILLION FOR THE ACCESS TO JOBS CHALLENGE GRANT PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT WELFARE RECIPIENTS TO AND FROM JOBS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to242⁠–⁠175NayNay
Apr 1, 1998HR2400(HOUSE REJECTED THE GRAHAM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE HIGHWAY PROJECT AUTHORIZATION FUNDING AND TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZATION FUNDING BY APPROXIMATELY $18 BILLION DURING FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2003. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed79⁠–⁠337Nay
Apr 1, 1998HR2400(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND FUNDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO MONTHS FOR EACH OF THE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH AN EXTENSION WAS PROVIDED UNDER THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 1997. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed106⁠–⁠312Nay
Apr 1, 1998HR2400(HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION EMPOWERMENT ACT THAT PROVIDES A FOUR YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD TO RETURN TO THE STATES MAXIMUM DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS NOT WITHIN THE DIRECT PURVIEW OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LOWERS THE FEDERAL GAS TAX BY 11 CENTS PER GALLON AND ELIMINATES MOST HIGHWAY TRUST FUND PROGRAMS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed98⁠–⁠318Nay
Apr 1, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn PassagePassed337⁠–⁠80Yea
Apr 21, 1998HR3565Care for Police Survivors ActSuspend the rules and passPassed403⁠–⁠8Yea
Apr 21, 1998HR3528Alternative Dispute Resolution ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed405⁠–⁠2Yea
Apr 22, 1998HJRES111Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States with Respect to Tax LimitationsOn PassageFailed238⁠–⁠186YeaYea
Apr 23, 1998HR1252H.R.1252 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- JUDICIAL REFORM ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAHUNT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 THAT APPLIES THE LIMITATION ON COURT-IMPOSED TAXES ONLY TO ANY ORDER OR SETTLEMENT WHICH EXPRESSLY DIRECTS ANY STATE, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF A STATE, TO IMPOSE, INCREASE, LEVY, OR ASSESS ANY TAX. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to230⁠–⁠181NayNay
Apr 23, 1998HR1252(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND SEALING OF CASES AND SETTLEMENTS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠242NayNay
Apr 23, 1998HR1252(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS A COURT TO CARRY OUT ANY FELONY PRISONER RELEASE ORDER ON THE BASIS OF PRISON CONDITIONS AND TERMINATES EXISTING CONSENT DECREES THAT PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES RELATING TO PRISON CONDITIONS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to367⁠–⁠52Yea
Apr 23, 1998HR1252(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH PARENT-CHILD TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGES IN FEDERAL, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIFYING THAT A WITNESS MAY NOT BE COMPELLED TO TESTIFY AGAINST A CHILD OR PARENT OF THE WITNESS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed162⁠–⁠256NayNay
Apr 23, 1998HR1252(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH PROCESS SERVICE JURISDICTION AND COMPLIANCE WITH RULES OF DISCOVERY FOR DEFENDANTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠216NayNay
Apr 23, 1998HR1252(HOUSE REJECTED THE ADERHOLT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY THE LIMITATION ON COURT-IMPOSED TAXES ONLY TO ANY ORDER OR SETTLEMENT WHICH EXPRESSLY DIRECTS ANY STATE, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF A STATE, TO IMPOSE, INCREASE, LEVY, OR ASSESS ANY TAX OR DISBURSE ANY FUNDS TO REMEDY THE DEPRIVATION OF A RIGHT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed174⁠–⁠236NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 1998HR3579Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998On Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed186⁠–⁠222NayNay
Apr 28, 1998HCONRES218Urgent Need to Establish a Cease Fire in AfghanistanOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed391⁠–⁠1Yea
Apr 28, 1998SCONRES37Recognize International Character of Little League Baseball, Inc.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed398⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 28, 1998HJRES102Fiftieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Modern State of IsraelOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed402⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 29, 1998HR3717Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution ProgramsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed149⁠–⁠277NayNay
Apr 29, 1998HR3717Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution ProgramsOn PassagePassed287⁠–⁠140YeaYea
Apr 29, 1998HR3546National Dialogue on Social Security and establishment of Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range Social Security Reform.On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed197⁠–⁠223NayNay
Apr 29, 1998HR3546National Dialogue on Social Security and establishment of Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range Social Security Reform.On PassagePassed413⁠–⁠8Yea
Apr 30, 1998HRES413Providing for consideration of S. 1502; District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed224⁠–⁠199YeaYea
Apr 30, 1998S1502District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship ActOn motion to commitFailed198⁠–⁠224NayNay
Apr 30, 1998S1502District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship ActOn PassagePassed214⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Apr 30, 1998HRES414Waiving 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 ResolutionPassed211⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Apr 30, 1998HR3579Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed242⁠–⁠163YeaYea
May 5, 1998HR6H.R.6 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON APRIL 29, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AS THE ELECTRONIC PERSONAL INDENTIFIER FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed112⁠–⁠286Nay
May 5, 1998HR6(HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON APRIL 29, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A POSTSECONDARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠234NayNay
May 5, 1998HR6(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE PELL GRANT AWARDS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to220⁠–⁠187NayNay
May 5, 1998HCONRES220Regarding American Victims of TerrorismOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed406⁠–⁠0Yea
May 5, 1998HRES267Combat Use of Illegal Drugs by the Nations’s YouthOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed407⁠–⁠1Yea
May 6, 1998HR1872H.R.1872 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORELLA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE FCC SHALL NOT RESTRICT THE ACTIVITIES OF COMSAT IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD CREATE A LIABILITY UNDER THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE TAKINGS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed111⁠–⁠304Yea
May 6, 1998HR1872(HOUSE REJECTED THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 642, TERMINATION OF MONOPOLY STATUS, THAT PERMITS USERS OR PROVIDERS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO RENEGOTIATE CONTRACTS OR COMMITMENTS ON RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH COMSAT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed80⁠–⁠339Yea
May 6, 1998HR1872Communication Satellite Competition and Privatization ActOn PassagePassed403⁠–⁠16Yea
May 6, 1998HR6H.R.6 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO REPORT REDUCTIONS IN THE FUNDING AND NUMBER OF ATHLETES PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY COLLEGIATE SPORT AND THE REASONS FOR THE DECREASES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to292⁠–⁠129YeaNay (against)
May 6, 1998HR6(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ADOPT MERCHANDISE LICENSING CODES OF CONDUCT TO ASSURE THAT LICENSED MERCHANDISE IS NOT MADE BY SWEATSHOPS AND EXPLOITED ADULT OR CHILD LABOR EITHER DOMESTICALLY OR ABROAD. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to393⁠–⁠28Yea
May 6, 1998HR6(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STUPAK AMENDMENT THAT REAUTHORIZES THE OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to219⁠–⁠200YeaNay (against)
May 6, 1998HR6(HOUSE REJECTED THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO ANY PERSON OR GROUP BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed171⁠–⁠249YeaYea
May 6, 1998HR6(HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROSCRIBE THAT NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM ANY PROGRAM ON THE BASIS OF RACE OR RELIGION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠227YeaYea
May 6, 1998HR6Higher Education Amendments of 1998On PassagePassed414⁠–⁠4Yea
May 7, 1998HR2646Education Savings Act for Public and Private SchoolsOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed192⁠–⁠222NayNay
May 7, 1998HR3694H.R.3694 BY GOSS (R-FL) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED BY FIVE PERCENT AND EXEMPT THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THE REDUCTION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed120⁠–⁠291NayNay
May 12, 1998HRES423War on Drugs to Protect ChildrenSuspend the rules and agreePassed412⁠–⁠2Yea
May 12, 1998HR3811Deadbeat Parents Punishment ActSuspend the rules and passPassed402⁠–⁠16Yea
May 12, 1998HR2829Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1997On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed412⁠–⁠4Yea
May 12, 1998HRES422Honoring Slain Law Enforcement OfficersOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
May 13, 1998HRES428Providing for consideration of H.R. 10; Financial Services Competition ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed311⁠–⁠105Yea
May 13, 1998HR10H.R.10 BY LEACH (R-IA) -- FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES EACH FINANCIAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REVIEW CONSUMER FEE DISCLOSURES FOR ACCURACY, SIMPLICITY, AND COMPLETENESS; PROVIDES THE SEC WITH BACKUP AUTHORITY TO INSPECT ANY WHOLESALE FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION; ALLOWS FEDERAL REGULATORS TO JOINTLY PREEMPT STATE LAW THAT AFFORD LESS CONSUMER PROTECTION THAN FEDERAL REGULATIONS; CLARIFIES LANGUAGE TO PREEMPT STATE LAWS WHICH PREVENT OR SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERE WITH NATIONAL BANK ACTIVITIES OR AFFILIATIONS TO MAKE IT MORE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT LAW AND THE BARNETT BANK OF MARION COUNTY SUPREME COURT CASE; PRESERVES CURRENT LEGAL STANDARDS GOVERNING BANK INSURANCE SALES; PROVIDES FOR INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION TO ENCOURAGE COORDINATION AND SHARING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO IMPROVE THE SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS; PERMITS BANKS TO CHARGE UNLIMITED FEES FOR SERVICES IN THEIR TRUST DEPARTMENT INCLUDING STOCK PURCHASE PLANS AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE FTC AND ATTORNEY GENERAL IN ANTITRUST REGULATION; CLARIFIES THE JURISDICTION OF THE FTC AND PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES; CLARIFIES THAT CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND SECURITIES FIRMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE HART-SCOTT-RODINO ANTITRUST REVIEW; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMERS; CLARIFIES THE TYPE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE SOLD BY BANKS; SPECIFIES THAT A QUALIFIED INVESTOR INCLUDES THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES, AND THE SEC ON THE EXTENT THAT SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED AS INTENDED BY THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT; AND REQUIRES AN INTERIM REPORT FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON PRIVACY ISSUES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to407⁠–⁠11Yea
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE REJECTED THE LAFALCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBSIDIARIES OF BANKS TO ENGAGE IN ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH AN OPERATING SUBSIDIARY STRUCTURE; ENSURES THAT CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS ACCEDE TO THE STRONGER OF STATE OR FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMER AND INTERIM REPORTS FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON CONSUMER PRIVACY ISSUES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed115⁠–⁠306Nay
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE REJECTED THE BAKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR FDIC INSURED DEPOSITARY INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF LESS THAN $100 MILLION; ESTABLISHES A THREE YEAR SUNSET ON THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BANK ACQUIRE AN INSURANCE AGENCY THAT IS AT LEAST TWO YEARS OLD AND PROVIDES THAT STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS CAN EXEMPT A BANK FROM THIS REQUIREMENT; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SECTION 104(B)(2)(A) RELATING TO THE USE OF THE ILLINOIS LAW IN ESTABLISHING A SAFE HARBOR FOR THE REGULATION OF INSURANCE SALES AND SOLICITATION ACTIVITY; PROHIBITS THE ACQUISITION OF A UNITARY THRIFT BY AN UNREGULATED NONFINANCIAL COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZES SUBSIDIARIES OF NATIONAL BANKS TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed140⁠–⁠281NayYea (against)
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LEACH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to229⁠–⁠193YeaYea
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANDFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to218⁠–⁠204YeaYea
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE AGREED TO KINGSTON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A GAO STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT ENACTMENT WILL HAVE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF $100 MILLION OR LESS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to404⁠–⁠18Yea
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE FDIC ON THE BANK INSURANCE FUND AND THE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE FUND WITH RESPECT TO SIZE, RISK, CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF FUNDS BY NUMBER AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA, AND ISSUES AND FINDINGS RELATED TO THE PLANNED MERGER OF THE FUNDS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to406⁠–⁠13Yea
May 13, 1998HR10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE METCALF AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS THE RETENTION OF "FEDERAL" IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION THAT IS CONVERTED FROM A FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO A NATIONAL BANK OR A STATE BANK. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to256⁠–⁠166YeaYea
May 13, 1998HR10Financial Services Competition ActOn PassagePassed214⁠–⁠213YeaYea
May 14, 1998(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed15⁠–⁠379Nay
May 14, 1998HRES431H.RES.431 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING REPRESENTATIVE BURTON'S POLITICAL FUND-RAISING INVESTIGATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE H. RES. 431. .)On motion to tablePassed223⁠–⁠196YeaYea
May 14, 1998HR2431H.R.2431 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTINGS OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION MONITORING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND CULTURAL RESPECT FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM; AND REQUIRES THE DIRECTOR TO ASSIST THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN ESTABLISHING AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS WHO PROVIDE MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to415⁠–⁠3Yea
May 14, 1998HR2431Freedom from Religious Persecution ActOn PassagePassed375⁠–⁠41Yea
May 19, 1998HR3534H.R.3534 BY CONDIT (D-CA) -- MANDATES INFORMATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOAKLEY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, H.R. 3534, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT EXEMPTS FROM POINTS OF ORDER PROVISIONS THAT RESULT IN NET DECREASES IN TAX AND TARIFF REVENUES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠233NayNay
May 19, 1998HR3534(HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO PERMIT POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT OR MAKE LESS STRINGENT ANY MANDATE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH, SAFETY, OR THE ENVIRONMENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed190⁠–⁠221NayNay
May 19, 1998HR3534(HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO EXCLUDE POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST AMENDMENTS WITH RESPECT TO AN INCREASE IN THE DIRECT COSTS OF FEDERAL PRIVATE SECTOR MANDATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed189⁠–⁠223NayNay
May 19, 1998HR3534(HOUSE REJECTED THE BECERRA AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO PERMIT POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT OR MAKE LESS STRINGENT ANY MANDATE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT CIVIL RIGHTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed180⁠–⁠231NayNay
May 19, 1998HR3534Mandates Information ActOn PassagePassed279⁠–⁠132YeaYea
May 19, 1998HRES440Sense of the Congress Concerning the Committee on Government Reform and OversightSuspend the rules and agreePassed402⁠–⁠0Yea
May 19, 1998HR3039Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed405⁠–⁠1Yea
May 19, 1998HR3718Limit the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts with Respect to Prison Release OrdersSuspend the rules and passPassed352⁠–⁠53Yea
May 19, 1998HR3809Drug Free Borders Act of 1998Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed320⁠–⁠86Yea
May 20, 1998HRES441Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 3616On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed281⁠–⁠134YeaYea
May 20, 1998HRES441Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 3616On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed304⁠–⁠108YeaYea
May 20, 1998HR3616H.R.3616 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. BUSINESS INTERESTS MUST NOT BE PLACED ABOVE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS AND THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT ENTER INTO NEW AGREEMENTS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) INVOLVING SPACE OR MISSILE-RELATED TECHNOLOGY OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY CONTACTS; THAT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH SHOULD ENSURE THAT U.S. LAW REGARDING THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES TO THE PRC IS ENFORCED AND THE RELEVANT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PROCEEDS WITH ALL DUE DISPATCH; AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD INDEFINITELY SUSPEND THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES OF U.S. ORIGIN TO CHINA. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to417⁠–⁠4Yea
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA LAUNCH FAILURE OF A SATELLITE OF U.S. ORIGIN. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to414⁠–⁠7Yea
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT OF MISSILE EQUIPMENT OR MISSILE RELATED TECHNOLOGY TO CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to412⁠–⁠6Yea
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT AND REEXPORT OF SATELLITES, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL SATELLITES AND SATELLITE COMPONENTS, OF U.S. ORIGIN TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to364⁠–⁠54Yea
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF CURRENT LAW THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS AT DOD FACILITIES OVERSEAS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed190⁠–⁠232NayNay
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY PROCUREMENT, TRAINING, OR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESTRICTIONS ON U.S. ARMED FORCES UNDER THE KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠0Yea
May 20, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS DOD FUNDING TO ASSIGN OR DETAIL ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR DUTY WITH THE UNITED NATIONS RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE MISSION HEADQUARTERS, OR ANY SIMILAR U.N. MILITARY OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to250⁠–⁠172YeaYea
May 20, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed422⁠–⁠0Yea
May 21, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998. .)On Approving the JournalPassed339⁠–⁠58Yea
May 21, 1998HRES432Expressing the Sense of the House Concerning the President’s Assertions of Executive PrivilegeOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed259⁠–⁠157YeaYea
May 21, 1998HRES433Calling upon the President to Cooperate with Congressional InvestigationsOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed342⁠–⁠69Yea
May 21, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE THORNBERRY AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES DOD TO CONDUCT A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ENROLLING MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE MILITARY RETIREES IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to420⁠–⁠1Yea
May 21, 1998HR3616(HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PRIOR TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND CUSTOMS SERVICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed179⁠–⁠243NayNay
May 21, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ASSIGN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE IN MONITORING AND PATROLLING OUR BORDERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to288⁠–⁠132YeaYea
May 21, 1998HR3616(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR EXPORTS THAT ARE COMPARABLE TO THOSE IN EXISTING LAW FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS; REQUIRES THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A REPORT DESCRIBING EACH SUCH EXPORT AND THE BASIS FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDES FOR CONGRESS TO HAVE 30 DAYS TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LICENSE AND USE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES TO ENACT A RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL IF NECESSARY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to405⁠–⁠9Not Voting
May 21, 1998HR3616National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed167⁠–⁠251NayYea (against)
May 21, 1998HR3616National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999On PassagePassed357⁠–⁠60Yea
May 21, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed77⁠–⁠332Nay
May 21, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesFailed156⁠–⁠251Nay
May 21, 1998HRES442Providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183, Campaign Finance Reform.On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed208⁠–⁠190Not VotingYea
May 22, 1998(HOUSE REJECTED THE STENHOLM MOTION TO ADJOURN. .)On Motion to AdjournFailed59⁠–⁠304Not Voting
May 22, 1998HRES446Disposing of the Conference Report to Accompany S. 1150On Agreeing to the Resolution As AmendedFailed120⁠–⁠289NayYea (against)
May 22, 1998HR2676to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue ServiceOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed388⁠–⁠1Yea
May 22, 1998HRES449Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 2400On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed359⁠–⁠29Yea
May 22, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActRecommit Conference Report With InstructionsFailed190⁠–⁠195NayNay
May 22, 1998HR2400Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed297⁠–⁠86Yea
Jun 3, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed354⁠–⁠35Yea
Jun 3, 1998HR3808Designating the Carl D. Pursell Post OfficeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed389⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 3, 1998HR3630Designating the Steven Schiff Post OfficeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed391⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 4, 1998HRES453Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 78; Religious Freedom Constitutional AmendmentOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed248⁠–⁠169YeaYea
Jun 4, 1998HR3433Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency ActOn PassagePassed410⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 4, 1998HJRES78H.J.R.78 BY ISTOOK (R-OK) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (ON DEMAND FOR A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BISHOP AMENDMENT, PART 1, THAT SOUGHT TO, STRIKE LANGUAGE TO SECURE THE RIGHT TO "ACKNOWLEDGE GOD" AND INSERT THE RIGHT TO "FREEDOM OF RELIGION".)On Agreeing to Part 1 of the amendmentFailed6⁠–⁠419Nay
Jun 4, 1998HJRES78(ON DEMAND FOR A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BISHOP AMENDMENT, PART 2, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE DEALING WITH THE DENIAL OF "EQUAL ACCESS TO A BENEFIT ON ACCOUNT OF RELIGION" AND INSERT "OR OTHERWISE COMPEL OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST RELIGION".)On agreeing to Part 2 of the amendmentFailed23⁠–⁠399Nay
Jun 4, 1998HJRES78Religious Freedom Constitutional AmendmentOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed203⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jun 4, 1998HJRES78Religious Freedom Constitutional AmendmentOn PassageFailed224⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Jun 4, 1998HCONRES285Sense of Congress Regarding Tiananmen SquareOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed305⁠–⁠116YeaYea
Jun 4, 1998S1150Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform ActOn Consideration of the Conference ReportPassed324⁠–⁠91Yea
Jun 4, 1998S1150Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed364⁠–⁠50Yea
Jun 4, 1998HRES455Providing for consideration of H.Con.Res. 284; Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed216⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Jun 5, 1998HR3989User Fee ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed0⁠–⁠416Nay
Jun 5, 1998HR3989User Fee ActOn PassageFailed0⁠–⁠421Nay
Jun 5, 1998HCONRES284H.C.R.284 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2003 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT FUNDING GROWTH TO LESS THAN THE RATE OF INFLATION; TO DESIGNATE 50 PERCENT OF ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUES TOWARD TAX RELIEF AND 50 PERCENT TOWARD THE NATIONAL DEBT; AND TO INCREASE DEFENSE SPENDING OVER FIVE YEARS TO KEEP PACE WITH THE RATE OF INFLATION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠262YeaYea
Jun 5, 1998HCONRES284(HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD CARE, ENACT A PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS, ASSIST SCHOOL MODERNIZATION FINANCING, RESERVE ALL BUDGET SURPLUSES UNTIL CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT AGREE ON LEGISLATION RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY; AND MAINTAIN THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FUNDING LEVELS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed164⁠–⁠257NayNay
Jun 5, 1998HCONRES284Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed216⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Jun 9, 1998HR2709Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions ActOn Agreeing to the Senate AmendmentsPassed392⁠–⁠22Yea
Jun 9, 1998HRES417Importance of Fathers in Raising their ChildrenSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 9, 1998HRES447Financial Management by Federal AgenciesSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 9, 1998HR1635National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed415⁠–⁠2Yea
Jun 9, 1998HCONRES270U.S. Support for TaiwanOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed411⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 10, 1998HRES462Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Consideration of the ResolutionPassed248⁠–⁠166Not VotingYea
Jun 10, 1998HRES462Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed236⁠–⁠183YeaYea
Jun 10, 1998HRES462Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed251⁠–⁠172YeaYea
Jun 10, 1998HR3150H.R.3150 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE; RESTORE THE RIGHT TO COUNT DEBT AS DISPOSABLE INCOME; STRIKE PAPERWORK AND BUREAUCRATIC BURDENS AND RIGID DEADLINES WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE IMPOSED ON LARGER BUSINESSES; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW A CREDITOR TO VIOLATE THE AUTOMATIC STAY; PROHIBIT A SMALL BUSINESS FROM FILING A NEW PETITION FOR TWO YEARS AFTER A CASE WAS DISMISSED; AND REQUIRE A SUCCESSOR ENTITY TO BRING FORWARD A PLAN CAPABLE OF CONFIRMATION IN ORDER TO FILE THE CASE. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed136⁠–⁠290NayNay
Jun 10, 1998HR3150(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAHUNT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES TO REDUCE DISBURSEMENTS TO UNSECURED NONPRIORITY CREDITORS PAYABLE IN CHAPTER 13 CASES TO COVER THE INCREASED COSTS TO THE COURTS AND THE U.S. TRUSTEES OFFICE OF IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING THE MEANS TESTING SYSTEM. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed149⁠–⁠278NayNay
Jun 10, 1998HR3150(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE CONVERSION OF NON-EXEMPT ASSETS INTO EXEMPT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY WITHIN 1 YEAR OF FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Jun 10, 1998HR3150(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE SECTION 212 AND MAINTAIN CURRENT LAW RELATING TO RECORDING ARTISTS AND THE DISCHARGE OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH RECORDING COMPANIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed111⁠–⁠316NayNay
Jun 10, 1998HR3150(HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE ONE SIZE FITS ALL MEANS TEST; STRENGTHEN PROCEDURE UNDER CURRENT LAW FOR DISMISSAL OF A CASE FOR ABUSE OF CHAPTER 7; RESTORE EXISTING PRIORITIES AMONG CREDITORS; PROTECT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT; REVISE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY CONFERENCE AND THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; AND ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT INCLUDING THE IRS CANNOT HARASS DEBTORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed140⁠–⁠288NayNay
Jun 10, 1998HR3150Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed153⁠–⁠270NayNay
Jun 10, 1998HR3150Bankruptcy Reform ActOn PassagePassed306⁠–⁠118YeaYea
Jun 11, 1998HJRES119Constitutional Amendment to Permit Limits on Campaign SpendingOn PassageFailed29⁠–⁠345Nay
Jun 11, 1998HR2888H.R.2888 BY FAWELL (R-IL) -- SALES INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON JUNE 10, THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYEE'S CONSENT TO WORK ANY HOURS IN EXCESS OF 40 IN A WORKWEEK OR 8 IN ANY DAY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠246NayNay
Jun 11, 1998HR2888Sales Incentive Compensation ActOn PassagePassed261⁠–⁠165YeaYea
Jun 11, 1998HR3494H.R.3494 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CHILD PROTECTION AND SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998 VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN ACT STANDARDS, PRACTICE, AND TRAINING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATIONS ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHERMAN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A NATIONAL HOTLINE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND FINANCED BY A USER FEE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE FBI DATABASE OF CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to247⁠–⁠175Nay
Jun 11, 1998HR3494Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment ActOn PassagePassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 11, 1998HRES466Condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr.On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed397⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 16, 1998HR1847Telemarketing Fraud Prevention ActSuspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentPassed411⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 16, 1998HRES401Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives concerning promotions in American SchoolsSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed405⁠–⁠1Yea
Jun 17, 1998HRES472Providing for consideration of H.R. 3097; Tax Code Termination ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed229⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 17, 1998HRES472Providing for consideration of H.R. 3097; Tax Code Termination ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed232⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Jun 17, 1998HRES471Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2646; Education Savings ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jun 17, 1998HR3097Tax Code Termination ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed203⁠–⁠223NayNay
Jun 17, 1998HR3097Tax Code Termination ActOn PassagePassed219⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Jun 17, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO CREATE A TEMPORARY 12-MEMBER COMMISSION TO PROPOSE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, APPOINTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF ENACTMENT, TO REPORT TO CONGRESS WITH ITS RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ADJOURNMENT OF THE 105TH CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed156⁠–⁠201NayYea (against)
Jun 18, 1998HR2646Education Savings Act for Public and Private SchoolsOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed196⁠–⁠225NayNay
Jun 18, 1998HR2646Education Savings Act for Public and Private SchoolsOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed225⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Jun 18, 1998HRES476Providing for consideration of H.Res. 463; To establish the Select Committee on U.S. National Security regarding the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed226⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Jun 18, 1998HRES463Establish the Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People’s Republic of ChinaOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed409⁠–⁠10Yea
Jun 18, 1998HRES458Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 2183On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 18, 1998HRES458Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 2183On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed221⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Jun 19, 1998HRES477Providing for consideration of H.R. 4059; Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed231⁠–⁠178Not VotingYea
Jun 19, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE THOMAS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, DEBATED ON JUNE 18, THAT SOUGHT TO ADD A SECTION REQUIRING THE NONSEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠254YeaYea
Jun 19, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, ESTABLISHING A 12 MEMBER INDEPENDENT COMMISSION ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM TO SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER THE 105TH CONGRESS ADJOURNS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED SIMILAR TO THOSE FOR THE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to325⁠–⁠78Nay
Jun 19, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILLMOR AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ADDS PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS NOTWITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT THE VOTER THAT LIVES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR IS EMPLOYED BY A FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY OR A MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to395⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 22, 1998HR4060H.R.4060 BY MCDADE (R-PA) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FOLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT'S NUCLEAR RESEARCH INITIATIVE BY $5 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed147⁠–⁠261Not Voting
Jun 22, 1998HR4060Energy and Water Development Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed405⁠–⁠4Not Voting
Jun 22, 1998HR4059Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed396⁠–⁠10Not Voting
Jun 22, 1998HCONRES288Money Laundering Associated with Mexican Financial InstitutionsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed404⁠–⁠3Not Voting
Jun 22, 1998HRES452Sense of the House of Representatives Concerning Increase in Postage RatesOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed393⁠–⁠12Not Voting
Jun 23, 1998HR3853Drug-Free Workplace ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed402⁠–⁠9Yea
Jun 23, 1998HR4101H.R.4101 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDING TO PROVIDE A PEANUT PRICE SUPPORT LOAN RATE GREATER THAN $550 PER TON FOR QUOTA PEANUTS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠244Nay
Jun 23, 1998HR4101(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BASS AMENDMENT, THAT REDUCES FUNDING FOR THE WILDLIFE SERVICE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION PROGRAM BY $10 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to229⁠–⁠193NayNay
Jun 24, 1998HR4101(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FUNDS TO BE USED BY THE FDA FOR ANY DRUG FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUCEMENT OF ABORTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to223⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Jun 24, 1998HR4101(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDING TO PROVIDE A LOAN TO A PROCESSOR OF SUGARCANE OR SUGAR BEETS AT A LOAN RATE IN EXCESS OF 17 CENTS PER POUND FOR RAW CANE SUGAR AND 21.9 CENTS PER POUND FOR REFINED BEET SUGAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠258Nay
Jun 24, 1998HR4101(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FUNDING FOR THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed118⁠–⁠307Nay
Jun 24, 1998HR4101(HOUSE REJECTED THE BASS AMENDMENT LIMITING TOTAL FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE SERVICE PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND REDUCING THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION PROGRAM BY $10 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠232NayNay
Jun 24, 1998HR4101Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999On PassagePassed373⁠–⁠48Yea
Jun 24, 1998HRES484Providing for consideration of H.R. 4103; Defense Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed221⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jun 24, 1998HR4103Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed358⁠–⁠61Yea
Jun 25, 1998HRES491Providing for the consideration of an adjournment resolutionOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Jun 25, 1998HRES485Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4104; Treasury-Postal Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed125⁠–⁠291Yea
Jun 25, 1998HRES489Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4112; Legislative Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed222⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Jun 25, 1998HRES489Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4112; Legislative Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Jun 25, 1998HR4112Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed192⁠–⁠222NayNay
Jun 25, 1998HR4112Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999On PassagePassed235⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Jun 25, 1998HR2676to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue ServiceOn Motion to Recommit the Conference ReportFailed116⁠–⁠292NayNay
Jun 25, 1998HR2676to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue ServiceOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed402⁠–⁠8Yea
Jul 14, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, SPECIFYING THAT EXPRESS ADVOCACY SHALL NOT APPLY TO COMMUNICATIONS IN PRINTED FORM OR POSTED ON THE INTERNET THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE VOTING RECORD OR POSITIONS ON ISSUES TAKEN BY FEDERAL OFFICE HOLDERS OR CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠219YeaYea
Jul 14, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOSSELLA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE PROHIBITING NONCITIZENS FROM MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FEDERAL ELECTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to282⁠–⁠126YeaYea
Jul 15, 1998HRES499Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection ActOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed252⁠–⁠174YeaYea
Jul 15, 1998HRES499Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed247⁠–⁠173YeaYea
Jul 15, 1998HR3682Child Custody Protection ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed158⁠–⁠269NayNay
Jul 15, 1998HR3682Child Custody Protection ActOn PassagePassed276⁠–⁠150YeaYea
Jul 15, 1998HR3267H.R.3267 BY HUNTER (R-CA) -- SONNY BONO MEMORIAL SALTON SEA RECLAMATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT AUTHORIZES A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES FOR RESTORING THE SALTON SEA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠218NayNay
Jul 15, 1998HR3267Sonny Bono Memorial Salton Sea Reclamation ActOn PassagePassed221⁠–⁠200Not VotingYea
Jul 15, 1998HRES498Providing for consideration of H.R. 4101; Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed231⁠–⁠185YeaYea
Jul 15, 1998HRES498Providing for consideration of H.R. 4101; Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed218⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Jul 16, 1998HRES501Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4194, VA, HUD Approriations, FY 99On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed227⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE $2 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR IN TRANSIT RELIEF FOR CERTAIN RIFLE IMPORTERS AND INCREASE ATF LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING BY $2 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed122⁠–⁠301NayNay
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION BY $2.8 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠210NayNay
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 514, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FEHB PLAN COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed183⁠–⁠239NayNay
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFNER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 628 DEALING WITH THE RATES OF BASIC PAY FOR THE STATUTORY PAY SYSTEMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed79⁠–⁠342Nay
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING TO ENTER INTO OR RENEW A CONTRACT WHICH INCLUDES A PROVISION PROVIDING PRESCRIPTIVE DRUG COVERAGE EXCEPT WHERE THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES A PROVISION FOR CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE FOR FEDERAL HEALTH PLANS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to224⁠–⁠198YeaNay (against)
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY LOAN IN EXCESS OF $250 MILLION TO A FOREIGN ENTITY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE STABILIZATION FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠226NayYea (against)
Jul 16, 1998HR4104(HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO REQUIRE ANY CONTRACT TO INCLUDE A TERM FOR COVERAGE OF ABORTIFACIENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed198⁠–⁠222NayYea (against)
Jul 16, 1998HR4104Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1999On PassagePassed218⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Jul 16, 1998HR3731Steve Schiff Auditorium DesignationOn PassagePassed409⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 17, 1998HR4194H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE STOKES EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠215NayNay
Jul 17, 1998HR4194(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAZIO AMENDMENT THAT REPLACES THE 1937 U.S. HOUSING ACT WITH PROVISIONS SIMILAR TO THE HOUSE PASSED VERSION OF H.R. 2, THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to230⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 20, 1998HR3874Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Amendments of 1998Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed383⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 20, 1998HCONRES208Expressing the Sense of the Congress Regarding Access to Affordable Housing and Expansion of Homeownership OpportunitiesSuspend the rules and agreePassed390⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 20, 1998HRES392Relating to the Importance of Japanese-American RelationsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed391⁠–⁠2Yea
Jul 20, 1998HCONRES301Affirming the United States Commitment to TaiwanSuspend the rules and agreePassed390⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WICKER AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF WHITE HOUSE MEALS OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to391⁠–⁠4Yea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS NONCITIZENS FROM MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to267⁠–⁠131YeaYea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PICKERING AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS MODIFIED, THAT PROHIBITS WILLFUL BLINDNESS AS A DEFENSE AGAINST A CHARGE OF VIOLATING THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION BAN IF THE DEFENDANT SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM A FOREIGN NATIONAL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to344⁠–⁠56Yea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT FEDERAL LAW CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT "CONTROLLING LEGAL AUTHORITY" PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY TO RAISE CAMPAIGN FUNDS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to360⁠–⁠36Yea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINNIS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS ACCEPTANCE OR SOLICITATION TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO AIR FORCE ONE, MARINE ONE, AIR FORCE TWO, MARINE TWO, THE WHITE HOUSE OR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE AND INSTITUTES A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR VIOLATION FOR UP TO ONE YEAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to391⁠–⁠7Yea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAXON AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE AN ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNTS SPENT BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIRES THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REPORTS VIA A PUBLIC INTERNET SITE OR OTHER PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER NETWORK.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed150⁠–⁠248YeaYea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL PARTIES TO REIMBURSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE USE OF AIR FORCE ONE FOR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to222⁠–⁠177YeaYea
Jul 20, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE NORTHUP AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS CAMPAIGNS FROM PROVIDING CURRENCY TO INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING TURNOUT ON THE DATE OF ELECTION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to284⁠–⁠114YeaYea
Jul 21, 1998(HOUSE REJECTED THE YATES MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed7⁠–⁠382Nay
Jul 21, 1998HRES504Providing for consideration of H.R. 4193; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed223⁠–⁠196YeaYea
Jul 21, 1998HRES504Providing for consideration of H.R. 4193; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed224⁠–⁠191YeaYea
Jul 21, 1998HR4193H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE JOHNSON OF CONNECTICUT AMENDMENT MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE WHICH RESTORES $98 MILLION IN FUNDING TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to253⁠–⁠173NayNay
Jul 21, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION FUNDING BY $40 MILLION WITH $16 MILLION FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS, $4 MILLION FOR STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION GRANTS, $10 MILLION FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS, $5 MILLION FOR INDUSTRY PROGRAMS, AND $5 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed212⁠–⁠213NayNay
Jul 21, 1998HR4193(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FUNDING BY $20 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to241⁠–⁠185Nay
Jul 21, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE $30 MILLION FOR THE STATE SIDE PROGRAM OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed203⁠–⁠221NayNay
Jul 22, 1998HJRES121To Disapprove Most-Favored-Nation Treatment to ChinaOn PassageFailed166⁠–⁠264Nay
Jul 22, 1998HR1689Securities Litigation Uniform Standards ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed340⁠–⁠83Yea
Jul 22, 1998HR4193H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PARKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE A PROVISION THAT DIRECTS THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE TO ALLOCATE CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS ON A PRO-RATA BASIS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed135⁠–⁠289Nay
Jul 22, 1998HR4193(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF KNUTSON-VANDENBERG FUNDS TO BE USED FOR INDIRECT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to236⁠–⁠182NayNay
Jul 23, 1998HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActMotion to Discharge the CommitteePassed295⁠–⁠131YeaYea
Jul 23, 1998HR3616National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed424⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 23, 1998HR3616National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999Closing Portions of the ConferencePassed412⁠–⁠5Yea
Jul 23, 1998HR1122Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActPassage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingPassed296⁠–⁠132YeaYea
Jul 23, 1998HR4193H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT EXTENDS THE RECREATIONAL FEE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ANOTHER 2 YEARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed81⁠–⁠341Nay
Jul 23, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 333 DEALING WITH THE OPERATION OR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERIOR COLUMBIA BASIN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROJECT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed202⁠–⁠221NayNay
Jul 23, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE HINCHEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 327 THAT GRANTS CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND RELATED FACILITIES THAT WERE CONVEYED TO THE CORPORATION PURSUANT TO THE ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠249NayNay
Jul 23, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT ANY ROAD IN THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed186⁠–⁠237NayNay
Jul 23, 1998HR4193(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAPPAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE STATE SIDE GRANT PROGRAM OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND BY $50 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed139⁠–⁠285NayYea (against)
Jul 23, 1998HR4193Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed245⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Jul 23, 1998HR4194H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFIES THAT ANY LIMITATION ON FUNDING TO EPA OR THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OR INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to226⁠–⁠198NayNay
Jul 23, 1998HR4194(HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT ANY LIMITATION ON FUNDS TO THE EPA OR THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO REGULATORY DETERMINATIONS FOR MERCURY EMISSIONS, DREDGING AS A REMEDIATION TOOL, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT, REGIONAL HAZE PROGRAM, OR CLEANUP REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠243NayNay
Jul 24, 1998HRES509Providing for consideration of H.R. 4250; Patient Protection ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed279⁠–⁠143YeaYea
Jul 24, 1998HR4250H.R.4250 BY GINGRICH (R-GA) -- PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS TO PROTECT ACCESS TO CARE AND CONTAIN THE TEXT OF H.R. 3605, PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed212⁠–⁠217NayNay
Jul 24, 1998HR4250Patient Protection ActOn Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairPassed222⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Jul 24, 1998HR4250Patient Protection ActOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed205⁠–⁠221NayNay
Jul 24, 1998HR4250Patient Protection ActOn PassagePassed216⁠–⁠210YeaYea
Jul 27, 1998HCONRES311Honoring the memory of Detective John Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Chestnut of the United States Capitol PoliceOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed392⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 28, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GUTKNECHT MOTION TO ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF DETECTIVE GIBSON AND PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CHESTNUT.)On Motion to AdjournPassed392⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 29, 1998HRES511Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 629On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed313⁠–⁠108YeaYea
Jul 29, 1998HR629Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal CompactOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed305⁠–⁠117Yea
Jul 29, 1998HR4194H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CANCEL FUNDING FOR THE SPACE STATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed109⁠–⁠323Nay
Jul 29, 1998HR4194(HOUSE REJECTED THE HINCHEY AMENDMENT, NUMBERED 22 AND PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT THE VETERANS EQUITABLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION (VERA) SYSTEM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed146⁠–⁠285Nay
Jul 29, 1998HR4194(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HILLEARY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES VA GRANTS TO CONSTRUCT STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES BY $21 MILLION AND DECREASES THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to231⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Jul 29, 1998HR4194(HOUSE AGREED TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 12B.2(B) OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠212YeaYea
Jul 29, 1998HR4194(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT, NUMBERED 33 AND PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, TO INCREASE VA MEDICAL CARE FUNDING BY $304 MILLION WITH THE OFFSET FROM FHA MORTGAGES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE FUNDING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to351⁠–⁠73Yea
Jul 29, 1998HR4194VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed164⁠–⁠261NayNay
Jul 29, 1998HR4194VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999On PassagePassed259⁠–⁠164YeaYea
Jul 29, 1998HR4059Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed417⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 30, 1998HR4328Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999On PassagePassed391⁠–⁠25Yea
Jul 30, 1998HJRES120Disapproval of Presidential Waiver for VietnamOn PassageFailed163⁠–⁠260NayYea (against)
Jul 30, 1998HRES507Providing special investigative authority for the Committee on Education and the WorkforceOn agreeing to the resolution, as amendedPassed222⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Jul 30, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR STATES TO PROVIDE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION BY MAIL AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO REFORM VOTER REGISTRATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed165⁠–⁠260YeaYea
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED WICKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATES TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BEFORE RECEIVING A BALLOT FOR VOTING IN AN ELECTION FOR FEDERAL OFFICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed192⁠–⁠231YeaYea
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED CALVERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS NOT RESIDING IN THE DISTRICT OF STATE INVOLVED TO 50 PERCENT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed147⁠–⁠278YeaYea
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO LINDA SMITH OF WASHINGTON AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES THE TERM "EXPRESS ADVOCACY" AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR VOTING RECORD AND VOTING GUIDE INFORMATION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to343⁠–⁠84Nay
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE WHOSE OPPONENT SPENDS MORE THAT $1,000 IN PERSONAL FUNDS TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ANY LEGAL SOURCE UP TO THE SAME LEVEL AS THE OPPONENT SPENDS IN PERSONAL FUNDS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠272NayYea (against)
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED PAUL AMENDMENT TO SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM BALLOT PETITION SIGNATURE LIMITS AND RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed62⁠–⁠363Nay
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED PAUL AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE CAMPAIGN FINANCING FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND AGREE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-CANDIDATE FORUMS THAT EXCLUDE CANDIDATES WITH BROAD-BASED PUBLIC SUPPORT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed88⁠–⁠337Nay
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED DELAY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZEN GROUPS ARE EXEMPT FROM EXPRESS ADVOCACY REQUIREMENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed185⁠–⁠241YeaYea
Jul 30, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED PETERSON OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A VOTER ELIGIBILITY PILOT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed165⁠–⁠260YeaYea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARR AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF BILINGUAL VOTING MATERIALS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed142⁠–⁠261YeaYea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT A COMMUNICATION WITH A SENATOR OR MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES REGARDING A PENDING LEGISLATIVE MATTER TO BE CONSTRUED AS TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION WITH A CANDIDATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed195⁠–⁠218YeaYea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE HORN AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW REDUCED POSTAGE RATES FOR PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed117⁠–⁠294Yea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAW AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACCEPTED BY HOUSE CANDIDATES TO COME FROM IN-STATE RESIDENTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed160⁠–⁠253YeaYea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KAPTUR AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ESTABLISHES A CLEARINGHOUSE OF INFORMATION ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to341⁠–⁠74Nay
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ALLOWS PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES TO MAKE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to385⁠–⁠29Yea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ANY CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT THE CANDIDATE WILL NOT SOLICIT SOFT MONEY.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to368⁠–⁠44Yea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE CONTRIBUTION LIMIT TO CANDIDATES FROM INDIVIDUALS FROM $1,000 TO $3,000.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed102⁠–⁠315Yea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT DEFINES "EXPRESS ADVOCACY" AS A COMMUNICATION THAT ADVOCATES THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE BY CONTAINING A PHRASE SUCH AS A "VOTE FOR", "REELECT", OR "DEFEAT.".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed173⁠–⁠238YeaYea
Jul 31, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGLISH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE BUNDLING OF CONTRIBUTIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed134⁠–⁠276NayYea (against)
Aug 3, 1998HR3743Concerning the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in IranSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed405⁠–⁠13Yea
Aug 3, 1998SJRES54Finding the Government of Iraq in Unacceptable and Material Breach of its International ObligationsSuspend the rules and passPassed407⁠–⁠6Yea
Aug 3, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT BANS ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF "SOFT MONEY", IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON ISSUE ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS, AND CONTAINS THE LANGUAGE OF H.R. 3526, THE BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT.)On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amendedAgreed to237⁠–⁠186NayNay
Aug 4, 1998HCONRES213Sense of Congress that the European Union in Unfairly Restricting the Importation of U.S. Agricultural ProductsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed420⁠–⁠4Yea
Aug 4, 1998HR4276H.R.4276 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to255⁠–⁠170NayNay
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $9.4 MILLION FUNDING FOR TV MARTI AND RETAIN $2,000 FOR OTHER INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed172⁠–⁠251NayNay
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE SOUDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DRUG COURTS PROGRAM BY $6 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed91⁠–⁠327Not Voting
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE BASS AMENDMENT NUMBERED 10 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM BY $43 MILLION AND TRANSFER $19.5 MILLION OF THAT AMOUNT FOR GRANTS UNDER THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed155⁠–⁠267Not VotingYea
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT NUMBERED 9 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER $105 MILLION FROM TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR STATE PRISONERS, AND DRUG COURTS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed149⁠–⁠271Not VotingNay
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM FUNDING BY $6 MILLION AND REDUCE THE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PROGRAM FUNDING BY THE SAME AMOUNT.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed136⁠–⁠286Not VotingYea
Aug 4, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEGETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED, OR IN THE CASE OF RAPE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed148⁠–⁠271Not VotingNay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS LANGUAGE THAT FENCES HALF OF THE FY 1999 APPROPRIATION FOR THE DECENNIAL CENSUS UNTIL LEGISLATION RELEASING THE FUNDS IS ENACTED; FACILITATES THE RESOLUTION OF LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING THE CENSUS; AND USES THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO RESOLVE STATISTICAL ISSUES OF CENSUS METHODOLOGY. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠227NayNay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 44 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL BY $8 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed158⁠–⁠267NayNay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGEL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PLANNING (PTFP) PROGRAM BY $5 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed168⁠–⁠259NayNay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 15 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (ATP) FUNDING OF $180.2 MILLION.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed137⁠–⁠291NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT NUMBERED 3 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES TO MEET OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED NATIONS, AND TO PAY ASSESSED EXPENSES OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed151⁠–⁠279NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM BY $7.090 MILLION. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to312⁠–⁠114YeaYea
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $109.2 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES TO MEET OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED NATIONS AND TO PAY ASSESSED EXPENSES OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed165⁠–⁠261NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE CALLAHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT EACH OF THE STATES OF ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, AND MISSISSIPPI HAS EXCLUSIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OVER ALL FISH IN THE GULF OF MEXICO WITHIN 3 LEAGUES OF THE COAST OF THAT STATE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed141⁠–⁠283YeaYea
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL APPOINTED UNDER TITLE 28, UNITED STATES CODE, IN THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE VIII, CITIZENS PROTECTION, CITED AS THE "CITIZENS PROTECTION ACT OF 1998". .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to249⁠–⁠182NayNay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE TITLE VIII, CITIZENS PROTECTION, CITED AS THE "CITIZENS PROTECTION ACT OF 1998".)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed82⁠–⁠345Nay
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13087 OF MAY 28, 1998. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed176⁠–⁠252NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13083 (TITLED "FEDERALISM" AND DATED MAY 14, 1998). .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to417⁠–⁠2Yea
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THE TREATY BETWEEN THE US AND THE USSR ON THE LIMITATION OF ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS ENTERED INTO BY THE UNITED STATES, RUSSIA, KAZAKHSTAN, BELARUS, AND UKRAINE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to240⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Aug 5, 1998HR4276(HOUSE REJECTED THE KUCINICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT IN ANY LEGAL ACTION BROUGHT UNDER SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF THE NAFTA IMPLEMENTATION ACT OR THE URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠228NayNay
Aug 6, 1998HR4276Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1999On PassagePassed225⁠–⁠203YeaYea
Aug 6, 1998HR2183H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, REPEALING LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY INDIVIDUALS, POLITICAL PARTIES, AND POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES TO CANDIDATES OR POLITICAL PARTIES.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed131⁠–⁠299YeaYea
Aug 6, 1998HR2183(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO USE THE TEXT OF H.R. 2183 AND INCREASE LIMITS ON PAC CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES FROM $15,000 TO $20,000 A YEAR AND CLARIFY THAT ALL CANDIDATES MAY ATTEND STATE POLITICAL PARTY FUNDRAISERS IN THEIR HOME STATE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed147⁠–⁠222NayYea (against)
Aug 6, 1998HR2183Campaign Finance ReformOn PassagePassed252⁠–⁠179NayNay
Aug 6, 1998HRES517Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations for FY 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed220⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Aug 6, 1998HR4380H.R.4380 BY TAYLOR, CHARLES (R-NC) -- FISCAL YEAR 1999 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES $573,000 FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSIONS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed187⁠–⁠237NayNay
Aug 6, 1998HR4380(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FUNDS OTHER THAN FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FOR ABORTIONS. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed180⁠–⁠243NayNay
Aug 6, 1998HR4380(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT REMOVES THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT FOR A PETITION DRIVE OR CIVIL ACTION WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR VOTING REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠243NayNay
Aug 6, 1998HR4380(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTION 149 THAT REPEALS THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT REINSTATEMENT AMENDMENT ACT OF 1998.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed109⁠–⁠313Nay
Aug 6, 1998HR4380(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES BOTH TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENHANCED ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADES K THROUGH 12 FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENTS WHOSE FAMILY INCOMES MEET THE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to214⁠–⁠208YeaYea
Aug 7, 1998HR4380(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TIAHRT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED ON A PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTES NEEDLES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG AND PREVENT PAYMENTS TO ANY PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CARRY OUT SUCH A PROGRAM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to250⁠–⁠169YeaYea
Aug 7, 1998HR4380(HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO CARRY OUT ANY PROGRAM OF DISTRIBUTING STERILE NEEDLES OR SYRINGES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed173⁠–⁠247NayNay
Aug 7, 1998HR4380(HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO CARRY OUT A JOINT ADOPTION OF A CHILD BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT RELATED BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to227⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Aug 7, 1998HR4380(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BILBRAY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to283⁠–⁠138YeaYea
Aug 7, 1998HR4380District of Columbia Appropriations for FY 1999On PassagePassed214⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Sep 9, 1998HR678Thomas Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed397⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 9, 1998HR1560Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed398⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 9, 1998HRES459Commemorating 50 Years of Relations Between the United States and the Republic of KoreaOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed400⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 10, 1998HR2863Migratory Bird Treaty Reform ActOn PassagePassed322⁠–⁠90Yea
Sep 10, 1998HR2538Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims of 1998On PassagePassed223⁠–⁠187YeaYea
Sep 10, 1998HR3892H.R.3892 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE STATE MAY APPROVE GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY IF IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING THE EDUCATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, EXCEPT IF IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW OR A FEDERAL COURT ORDER.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed205⁠–⁠208NayNay
Sep 10, 1998HR3892(HOUSE AGREED TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS STATES TO APPROVE GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY IF THE DISTRICT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING THE EDUCATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to230⁠–⁠184NayYea (against)
Sep 10, 1998HR3892English Language Fluency ActOn PassagePassed221⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Sep 11, 1998HRES525Providing for a deliberative review by the Committee on the Judiciary of a communication from an independent counsel, and for the release thereofOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed363⁠–⁠63Yea
Sep 14, 1998S2206Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed346⁠–⁠20Yea
Sep 14, 1998HCONRES304Expressing the Sense of Congress Regarding War Crimes in the former YugoslaviaSuspend the rules and agreePassed369⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 14, 1998HCONRES254Calling on the Government of Cuba to Extradite to the U.S. convicted felon Joanne ChesimardSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed371⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 14, 1998HCONRES18550th Anniversary of the Signing of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedPassed370⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 15, 1998HR4101Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999Previous question on motion to instruct confereesPassed331⁠–⁠66Yea
Sep 15, 1998HR4103Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed348⁠–⁠61Yea
Sep 15, 1998HR4103Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999Motion to close portions of the conferencePassed405⁠–⁠2Yea
Sep 15, 1998HR4328Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed249⁠–⁠161NayNay
Sep 15, 1998HR4194VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999On Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed405⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 15, 1998HJRES117Expressing the Sense of Congress that Marijuana is a Dangerous and Addictive Drug and Should not be Legalized for Medicinal UseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed310⁠–⁠93Yea
Sep 15, 1998S2073Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed280⁠–⁠126YeaYea
Sep 15, 1998HR4382Mammography Quality Standards ReauthorizationOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed401⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 16, 1998HR4300H.R.4300 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ELIMINATION ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF SHOULD REVISE THE PRIORITY FOR COUNTER DRUG ACTIVITY, MAKING IT SECOND ONLY TO WAR-FIGHTING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to362⁠–⁠61Yea
Sep 16, 1998HR4300(HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT NOTHING SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AUTHORIZING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARMED FORCES IN CONTRAVENTION OF UNITED STATES LAW.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed167⁠–⁠256NayNay
Sep 16, 1998HR4300(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SHALL ASSIST IN KEEPING ILLEGAL DRUGS OUT OF THE U.S. BY ASSIGNING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to291⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Sep 16, 1998HR4300(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTIONS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ERADICATION RESOURCES FOR COLOMBIA AND MEXICO, AND TO STRIKE THE SENSE OF CONGRESS PROVISION TO ACCORD U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN MEXICO AND MEXICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES THE SAME STATUS AS THEIR RESPECTIVE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PERSONNEL.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed67⁠–⁠354Nay
Sep 16, 1998HR4300Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination ActOn PassagePassed384⁠–⁠39Yea
Sep 16, 1998HR4550H.R.4550 BY PORTMAN (R-OH) -- DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION ACT DRUG-FREE MEDIA CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1998 DRUG FREE TEENAGE DRIVERS ACT DRUG-FREE PRISONS AND JAILS ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT DRUG-FREE NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE PARENTS EMPOWERMENT ACT ANTIADDICTION MEDICATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE TAYLOR OF MISSISSIPPI AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED TO AN EMPLOYMENT POSITION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFTER ENACTMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM, UNANNOUNCED DRUG TESTING.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed123⁠–⁠281NayYea (against)
Sep 16, 1998HR4550Drug Demand Reduction ActOn PassagePassed396⁠–⁠9Yea
Sep 17, 1998HJRES128Making continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 17, 1998HRES542Providing for consideration of H.R. 4569; Foreign Operations Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Sep 17, 1998HR4569H.R.4569 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES SECTION 579 WHICH REPEALS SECTION 907 OF THE FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT PROHIBITING DIRECT U.S. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO AZERBAIJAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to231⁠–⁠182NayNay
Sep 17, 1998HR4569(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE TORRES AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed201⁠–⁠212NayNay
Sep 17, 1998HR4569Foreign Operations Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On PassagePassed255⁠–⁠161YeaYea
Sep 18, 1998HR3248H.R.3248 BY PITTS (R-PA) -- DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LINES 11 THROUGH 13 ON PAGE 17 THAT REPEAL THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT. .)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed200⁠–⁠207NayNay
Sep 18, 1998HR3248(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT ESTABLISHES THE "CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION AND TEACHER QUALITY ACT" AND AUTHORIZES $20.8 BILLION, ALLOCATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE STATES, OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 3 TO AN AVERAGE OF 18 STUDENTS PER CLASS AND ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL 100,000 TEACHERS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed190⁠–⁠215NayNay
Sep 18, 1998HR3248To Provide Dollars to the ClassroomOn PassagePassed212⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Sep 23, 1998HRES545Impeachment of Kenneth W. StarrOn Motion to Table the ResolutionPassed340⁠–⁠71Yea
Sep 23, 1998HRES144Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark ExpeditionSuspend the Rules and Agree, as amendedPassed416⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 23, 1998HRES505Diplomatic Relations with Pacific Island NationsSuspend the Rules and AgreePassed414⁠–⁠1Yea
Sep 23, 1998HCONRES315Condemn Serbian Atrocities in KosovoSuspend the Rules and Agree, as amendedPassed410⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 24, 1998HR4112Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed356⁠–⁠65Yea
Sep 24, 1998HR3616National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed373⁠–⁠50Yea
Sep 24, 1998HR3736H.R.3736 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT TEMPORARILY INCREASES H-1B PROGRAM VISAS FROM 65,000 TO 95,000 IN 1998, 105,000 IN 1999, 115,000 IN 2000; AND THEN RETURNS TO 65,000 IN 2001 IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS. THE INCREASES ARE OFFSET BY A DECREASE IN H-2B VISAS ALLOWED EACH YEAR.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed177⁠–⁠242NayNay
Sep 24, 1998HR3736Workforce Improvement and Protection ActOn PassagePassed288⁠–⁠133Yea
Sep 25, 1998HRES552Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4578 and H.R. 4579On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed219⁠–⁠202YeaYea
Sep 25, 1998HRES552Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4578 and H.R. 4579On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed215⁠–⁠208YeaYea
Sep 25, 1998HR4578H.R.4578 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO TRANSFER 100 PERCENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND SURPLUS TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM AND REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS DEFAULT ON PUBLICLY TRADED DEBT OBLIGATIONS BEFORE IT COULD DEFAULT ON ITS OBLIGATIONS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed210⁠–⁠216NayNay
Sep 25, 1998HR4578Protect Social Security AccountOn PassagePassed240⁠–⁠188YeaYea
Sep 25, 1998HRES553Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2621On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed230⁠–⁠193YeaYea
Sep 25, 1998HR2621Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities ActOn PassageFailed180⁠–⁠243YeaYea
Sep 26, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed334⁠–⁠50Yea
Sep 26, 1998HR4579H.R.4579 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1998 AMERICAN COMMUNITY RENEWAL ACT OF 1998 RENEWING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT CONTAINS THE TAX CUTS AS IN THE COMMITTEE REPORTED BILL AND ESTABLISHES A TRIGGER MECHANISM UNDER WHICH MOST OF THE TAX CUTS WOULD NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL CONGRESS ENACTS LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM SOLVENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY. THE TRIGGER MECHANISM WOULD NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS AND THE INCREASE IN THE EARNINGS LIMITATION ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed197⁠–⁠227NayNay
Sep 26, 1998HR4579Taxpayer Relief ActOn PassagePassed229⁠–⁠195YeaYea
Sep 28, 1998HR3891Trademark Anticounterfeiting ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedFailed245⁠–⁠167YeaYea
Sep 28, 1998HR4103Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed369⁠–⁠43Yea
Sep 28, 1998HR4060Energy and Water Development Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed389⁠–⁠25Yea
Sep 28, 1998HR3150Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Motion to Instruct ConfereesPassed295⁠–⁠119NayNay
Oct 1, 1998S2073Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention ActOn Motion to Go to ConferencePassed376⁠–⁠36Yea
Oct 1, 1998HRES563Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 4104On Agreeing to the ResolutionFailed106⁠–⁠294Not Voting
Oct 2, 1998HRES564Providing for consideration of H.R. 4274; Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1999On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed216⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Oct 2, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed346⁠–⁠60Yea
Oct 2, 1998HR4101Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999Recommit the Conference Report with InstructionsFailed156⁠–⁠236NayNay
Oct 2, 1998HR4101Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed333⁠–⁠53Yea
Oct 5, 1998HR4614New Hampshire Land ConveyanceOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed230⁠–⁠168YeaYea
Oct 5, 1998HR1154Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1997On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed190⁠–⁠208NayNay
Oct 5, 1998HR4655Establishing a Program to Support a Transition to Democracy in IraqOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed360⁠–⁠38Yea
Oct 6, 1998HR4194VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed409⁠–⁠14Yea
Oct 6, 1998HRES575Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committtee on RulesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed218⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Oct 6, 1998HR4259H.R.4259 BY SNOWBARGER (R-KS) -- HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY AND SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CUMMINGS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO AUTHORIZE HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AND SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE IN ALBUQERQUE, NEW MEXICO TO CONDUCT PERSONNEL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, STIPULATES OVERSIGHT BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, AND REQUIRES THAT THE PROJECTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING RETIREMENT AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed181⁠–⁠244NayNay
Oct 7, 1998HR3694FY 1999 Intelligence AuthorizationRecommit Conference Report with InstructionsFailed148⁠–⁠267Nay
Oct 7, 1998HR3694FY 1999 Intelligence AuthorizationOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed337⁠–⁠83Yea
Oct 7, 1998HRES573Providing for consideration of H.R. 4570; Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed225⁠–⁠198YeaYea
Oct 7, 1998HR4570Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands ActOn PassageFailed123⁠–⁠302YeaYea
Oct 7, 1998HRES579Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 4104On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed231⁠–⁠194YeaYea
Oct 7, 1998HR4616Designating the Corporal Harold Gomez Post OfficeOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed425⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 7, 1998HR2348Designating the Mervyn Dymally Post Office BuildingOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed421⁠–⁠1Yea
Oct 7, 1998HR4104Treasury, Postal Service, Independent Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999Recommit Conference Report with InstructionsFailed202⁠–⁠226NayNay
Oct 7, 1998HR4104Treasury, Postal Service, Independent Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed290⁠–⁠137YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed325⁠–⁠72Yea
Oct 8, 1998HRES581Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United StatesOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed198⁠–⁠236NayNay
Oct 8, 1998HRES581Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United StatesOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed258⁠–⁠176YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998(HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed58⁠–⁠349Not Voting
Oct 8, 1998HRES584Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274On Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed224⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998HRES584Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274table motion to reconsiderPassed231⁠–⁠197YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998HRES584Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed214⁠–⁠209YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998HRES584Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274table motion to reconsiderPassed230⁠–⁠192YeaYea
Oct 8, 1998HR4274H.R.4274 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- FISCAL YEAR 1999 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE GREENWOOD AMENDMENT, TO PROHIBIT TITLE X FUNDING TO A FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDER THAT KNOWINGLY PROVIDES CONTRACEPTIVES TO A MINOR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.)On Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to224⁠–⁠200YeaYea
Oct 9, 1998HR3150Bankruptcy Reform ActRecommit Conference Report with InstructionsFailed157⁠–⁠266NayNay
Oct 9, 1998HR3150Bankruptcy Reform ActOn Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed300⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Oct 9, 1998HRES565Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives Regarding the Importance of Mammograms and Biopsies in the Fight Against Breast CancerOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed424⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 9, 1998HCONRES331Expressing the sense of Congress Concerning the Inadequacy of Sewage Infrastructute Facilities in Tijuana, MexicoOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeFailed250⁠–⁠174YeaYea
Oct 9, 1998HRES557Expressing Support for U.S. Government Efforts to Identify Holocaust-Era AssetsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed427⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 9, 1998HR3874Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Amendments of 1998Suspend the rules and agree to Conference ReportPassed422⁠–⁠1Yea
Oct 9, 1998HJRES133Further Continuing Approriations, FY 1999On PassagePassed421⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 10, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE VISCLOSKY MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR.)Table appeal from ruling of the chairPassed219⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Oct 10, 1998HRES589Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesOn Ordering the Previous QuestionPassed221⁠–⁠201YeaYea
Oct 10, 1998HRES588Providing for consideration of H.R. 4761; Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance ActOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed243⁠–⁠179YeaYea
Oct 10, 1998HRES592Concurrence by the House with amendments in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4110; Veterans Benefits Improvement ActSuspend the rules and agreePassed423⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 10, 1998HR4567Medicare Home Health Care and Veterans Health Care Improvement ActSuspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed412⁠–⁠2Yea
Oct 10, 1998HCONRES334Taiwan World Health OrganizationSuspend the rules and agreePassed418⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 10, 1998HCONRES320Supporting the Baltic People of Estonia, Latvia, and LithuaniaSuspend the rules and agree, as amendedPassed417⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 10, 1998HR2616Charter SchoolsSuspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate AmendmentPassed369⁠–⁠50Yea
Oct 10, 1998S852National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed271⁠–⁠133YeaYea
Oct 12, 1998HR3494Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment ActSuspend the rules and agree to Senate amendmentsPassed400⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 12, 1998HCONRES350Calling Upon the President to Respond to the Significant Increase of Steel ImportsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeFailed153⁠–⁠249YeaYea
Oct 12, 1998S2095National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed153⁠–⁠248YeaYea
Oct 13, 1998HRES494Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. has enjoyed the loyalty of the U.S. citizens of GuamSuspend the rules and agreePassed410⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 13, 1998S1364Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed390⁠–⁠19Yea
Oct 13, 1998HR4756Year 2000 Preparedness Act of 1998Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedPassed407⁠–⁠3Yea
Oct 13, 1998S1754Health Professions Education Partnerships ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed303⁠–⁠102Nay
Oct 13, 1998S1260Securities Litigation Uniform Standards ActSuspend the Rules and Agree to Conference ReportPassed319⁠–⁠82Yea
Oct 13, 1998S1722Women’s Health Research and Prevention AmendmentsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed401⁠–⁠1Yea
Oct 14, 1998HR3963Sell Canyon Ferry Reservoir CabinsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFailed217⁠–⁠181YeaYea
Oct 14, 1998HR559Add Bronchiolo-Alveolar Carcinoma to Service-Connected DiseasesOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed400⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 15, 1998HRES598Steel ImportsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreePassed345⁠–⁠44Yea
Oct 15, 1998S1733To require the Commissioner of Social Security and Food Stamp Agencies to take certain actions to ensure that food stamp coupons are not issued for deceased individualsOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPassed386⁠–⁠1Yea
Oct 15, 1998S2133To preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridorOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed201⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Oct 15, 1998S1132Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFailed194⁠–⁠190YeaYea
Oct 20, 1998HRES605Waiving points of order against the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4328On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed333⁠–⁠88Yea
Oct 20, 1998HRES604Providing for the consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133On Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed229⁠–⁠189YeaYea
Oct 20, 1998HR4328Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999On Agreeing to the Conference ReportPassed333⁠–⁠95Yea
Dec 17, 1998HRES612Supporting United States Troops in the Persian GulfOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed417⁠–⁠5Yea
Dec 18, 1998(HOUSE REJECTED MOTION TO ADJOURN.)On Motion to AdjournFailed183⁠–⁠225NayNay
Dec 19, 1998(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1998.)On Approving the JournalPassed277⁠–⁠125YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES611H.RES.611 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- RESOLUTION IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (HOUSE TABLED THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 611 WITH INSTRUCTIONS.)Table appeal from ruling of the chairPassed230⁠–⁠204YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES611(HOUSE AGREED TO ARTICLE I, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS WILLFULLY CORRUPTED AND MANIPULATED THE JUDICIAL PROCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR HIS PERSONAL GAIN AND EXONERATION, IMPEDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, IN THAT: ON AUGUST 17, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SWORE TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH BEFORE A FEDERAL GRAND JURY OF THE UNITED STATES. CONTRARY TO THAT OATH, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY TO THE GRAND JURY CONCERNING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THE NATURE AND DETAILS OF HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH A SUBORDINATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE; (2) PRIOR PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY HE GAVE IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM; (3) PRIOR FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS HE ALLOWED HIS ATTORNEY TO MAKE TO A FEDERAL JUDGE IN THAT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION; AND (4) HIS CORRUPT EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES AND TO IMPEDE THE DISCOVERY OF EVIDENCE IN THAT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION. IN DOING THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .)Adopting the First ArticleAgreed to228⁠–⁠206YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES611(HOUSE REJECTED ARTICLE II, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS WILLFULLY CORRUPTED AND MANIPULATED THE JUDICIAL PROCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR HIS PERSONAL GAIN AND EXONERATION, IMPEDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, IN THAT: (1) ON DECEMBER 23, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN SWORN ANSWERS TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS ASKED AS PART OF A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS DEEMED RELEVANT BY A FEDERAL JUDGE CONCERNING CONDUCT AND PROPOSED CONDUCT WITH SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEES. (2) ON JANUARY 17, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SWORE UNDER OATH TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH IN A DEPOSITION GIVEN AS PART OF A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM. CONTRARY TO THAT OATH, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS DEEMED RELEVANT BY A FEDERAL JUDGE CONCERNING THE NATURE AND DETAILS OF HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH A SUBORDINATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE, HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THAT EMPLOYEE'S INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, AND HIS CORRUPT EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THAT EMPLOYEE. IN ALL OF THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .)Adopting the Second ArticleFailed205⁠–⁠229YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES611(HOUSE AGREED TO ARTICLE III, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS PREVENTED, OBSTRUCTED, AND IMPEDED THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND HAS TO THAT END ENGAGED PERSONALLY, AND THROUGH HIS SUBORDINATES AND AGENTS, IN A COURSE OF CONDUCT OR SCHEME DESIGNED TO DELAY, IMPEDE, COVER UP, AND CONCEAL THE EXISTENCE OF EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY RELATED TO A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM IN A DULY INSTITUTED JUDICIAL PROCEEDING. THE MEANS USED TO IMPLEMENT THIS COURSE OF CONDUCT OR SCHEME INCLUDED ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTS: (1) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENCOURAGED A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO EXECUTE A SWORN AFFIDAVIT IN THAT PROCEEDING THAT HE KNEW TO BE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING. (2) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENCOURAGED A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO GIVE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IF AND WHEN CALLED TO TESTIFY PERSONALLY IN THAT PROCEEDING. (3) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 28, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENGAGED IN, ENCOURAGED, OR SUPPORTED A SCHEME TO CONCEAL EVIDENCE THAT HAD BEEN SUBPOENAED IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM. (4) BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 7, 1997, AND CONTINUING THROUGH AND INCLUDING JANUARY 14, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON INTENSIFIED AND SUCCEEDED IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE JOB ASSISTANCE TO A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY PREVENT THE TRUTHFUL TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS IN THAT PROCEEDING AT A TIME WHEN THE TRUTHFUL TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS WOULD HAVE BEEN HARMFUL TO HIM. (5) ON JANUARY 17, 1998, AT HIS DEPOSITION IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ALLOWED HIS ATTORNEY TO MAKE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO A FEDERAL JUDGE CHARACTERIZING AN AFFIDAVIT, IN ORDER TO PREVENT QUESTIONING DEEMED RELEVANT BY THE JUDGE. SUCH FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY HIS ATTORNEY IN A COMMUNICATION TO THAT JUDGE. (6) ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 18 AND JANUARY 20-21, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON RELATED A FALSE AND MISLEADING ACCOUNT OF EVENTS RELEVANT TO A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO A POTENTIAL WITNESS IN THAT PROCEEDING, IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS. (7) ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 21, 23 AND 26, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON MADE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO POTENTIAL WITNESSES IN A FEDERAL GRAND JURY PROCEEDING IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THOSE WITNESSES. THE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS MADE BY WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WERE REPEATED BY THE WITNESSES TO THE GRAND JURY, CAUSING THE GRAND JURY TO RECEIVE FALSE AND MISLEADING INFORMATION. IN ALL OF THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .)Adopting the Third ArticleAgreed to221⁠–⁠212YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES611(HOUSE REJECTED ARTICLE IV, OF H. RES. 611: USING THE POWERS AND INFLUENCE OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN DISREGARD OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS ENGAGED IN CONDUCT THAT RESULTED IN MISUSE AND ABUSE OF HIS HIGH OFFICE, IMPAIRED THE DUE AND PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL INQUIRIES, AND CONTRAVENED THE AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AND THE TRUTH SEEKING PURPOSE OF A COORDINATE INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINNG, IN THAT, AS PRESIDENT, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON REFUSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND TO CERTAIN WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION AND WILLFULLY MADE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING SWORN STATEMENTS IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION PROPOUNDED TO HIM AS PART OF THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY AUTHORIZED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN REFUSING AND FAILING TO RESPOND AND IN MAKING PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS, ASSUMED TO HIMSELF FUNCTIONS AND JUDGMENTS NECESSARY TO THE EXERCISE OF THE SOLE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT VESTED BY THE CONSTITUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXHIBITED CONTEMPT FOR THE INQUIRY. IN DOING THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSO CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENT, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .)Adopting the Fourth ArticleFailed148⁠–⁠285YeaYea
Dec 19, 1998HRES614Appointment of ManagersOn Agreeing to the ResolutionPassed228⁠–⁠190YeaYea

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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.