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VoteDateQuestionDescriptionResultY-N
House Vote 153 (1996)1996-05-08On Ordering the Previous Question HRES426: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act of 1996Passed218-208
House Vote 152 (1996)1996-05-08On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES417: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Subcomittee on the U. S. role in Iranian Arms Transfers to Croatia and Bosnia of the Committee on International RelationsPassed225-203
House Vote 151 (1996)1996-05-08On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES416: Establishing a select subcomittee of the Committee on International Relations to investigate the U. S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and BosniaPassed224-187
House Vote 150 (1996)1996-05-08On Ordering the Previous Question HRES416: Establishing a select subcomittee of the Committee on International Relations to investigate the U. S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and BosniaPassed227-187
House Vote 149 (1996)1996-05-07On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR2137: Megan’s LawPassed418-0
House Vote 148 (1996)1996-05-07On Passage HR2974: Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment ActPassed414-4
House Vote 147 (1996)1996-05-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2974: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION REVIEW THE FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR CRIMES AND VIOLENCE COMMITTED AGAINST VULNERABLE PERSONS.)Failed41-370
House Vote 146 (1996)1996-05-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2974: H.R.2974 BY CHRYSLER (R-MI) -- CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PERSONS INCREASED PUNISHMENT ACT AMBER HAGERMAN CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 JAMES GUELFF BODY ARMOR ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT THAT BROADENS FEDERAL JURISDICTION OVER REPEAT OFFENDERS OF RAPE OR SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND REQUIRES LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE UPON THE SECOND CONVICTION OF RAPE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.)Agreed to411-4
House Vote 145 (1996)1996-05-01On Agreeing to the Conference Report S641: Ryan White Care Act AmendmentsPassed402-4
House Vote 144 (1996)1996-05-01On Passage HR2149: Ocean Shipping Reform ActPassed239-182
House Vote 143 (1996)1996-05-01On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2149: H.R.2149 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBERSTAR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ESSENTIAL TERMS OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN SHIPPERS AND OCEAN CARRIERS BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY AND TRANSFERS REMAINING FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION FUNCTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.)Failed197-224
House Vote 142 (1996)1996-05-01On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES419: Providing for consideration of H. R. 2149; Ocean Shipping Reform ActPassed422-0
House Vote 141 (1996)1996-05-01On Passage HR2641: United States Marshals Service Improvement ActPassed351-72
House Vote 140 (1996)1996-05-01On Ordering the Previous Question HRES418: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2641, United States Marshals Service Improvement ActPassed219-203
House Vote 139 (1996)1996-05-01On Approving the Journal (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1996.)Passed358-51
House Vote 138 (1996)1996-04-30Suspend the rules and pass, as amended HR1823: Central Utah Project Completion ActPassed412-0
House Vote 137 (1996)1996-04-30Suspend the rules and pass HR3008: Helium Privatization Act of 1995Passed411-10
House Vote 136 (1996)1996-04-30Passage, Objection of the President Notwithstanding HR1561: American Overseas Interests ActFailed234-188
House Vote 135 (1996)1996-04-25On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR3019: Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Passed399-25
House Vote 134 (1996)1996-04-25On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES412: Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on RulesPassed286-135
House Vote 133 (1996)1996-04-25On Ordering the Previous Question HRES412: Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on RulesPassed220-200
House Vote 132 (1996)1996-04-25On Approving the Journal (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996.)Passed338-56
House Vote 131 (1996)1996-04-24On Passage HR1675: National Wildlife Refuge ActPassed287-138
House Vote 130 (1996)1996-04-24On Passage HR2715: Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996Passed418-0
House Vote 129 (1996)1996-04-24On Passage HJRES175: Making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996Passed400-14
House Vote 128 (1996)1996-04-23Suspend Rules and Pass, As Amended HR2160: Cooperative Fisheries Management ActPassed406-0
House Vote 127 (1996)1996-04-23Suspend Rules and Pass, As Amended HR1965: Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ReauthorizationPassed407-0
House Vote 126 (1996)1996-04-18On Agreeing to the Conference Report S735: Anti-Terrorism ActPassed293-133
House Vote 125 (1996)1996-04-18On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES405: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 735; Anti-Terrorism ActPassed289-125
House Vote 124 (1996)1996-04-18On Ordering the Previous Question HRES405: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 735; Anti-Terrorism ActPassed274-148
House Vote 123 (1996)1996-04-18On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES406: Tribute to Ronald H. BrownPassed423-0
House Vote 122 (1996)1996-04-17On Passage HR842: Truth in Budgeting ActPassed284-143
House Vote 121 (1996)1996-04-17On Agreeing to the Amendment HR842: H.R.842 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- TRUTH IN BUDGETING ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINGE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND BE MOVED BACK ON-BUDGET IF ANY FUNDS ARE EARMARKED FOR SPECIFIC HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.)Failed129-298
House Vote 120 (1996)1996-04-16Suspend the rules and agree HRES316: Condemn Holocaust DoubtersPassed420-0
House Vote 119 (1996)1996-04-16Suspend the rules and pass, as amended HR2337: Taxpayer Bill of Rights ActPassed425-0
House Vote 118 (1996)1996-04-16On Approving the Journal (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1996.)Passed335-67
House Vote 117 (1996)1996-04-15On Passage HJRES159: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesFailed243-177
House Vote 116 (1996)1996-04-15table motion to reconsider (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE SKAGGS MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY THE HOUSE DECIDED TO CONSIDER H.J. RES. 159.)Passed236-157
House Vote 115 (1996)1996-04-15Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, as Amended H.J.R.159 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TAX INCREASES (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE SKAGGS MOTION ON THE QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 159.)Passed241-157
House Vote 114 (1996)1996-04-15Table the Motion to Reconsider HRES395: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesPassed233-164
House Vote 113 (1996)1996-04-15On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES395: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesPassed234-162
House Vote 112 (1996)1996-04-15Table the Motion to Reconsider HRES395: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesPassed232-169
House Vote 111 (1996)1996-04-15On Ordering the Previous Question HRES395: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxesPassed232-168
House Vote 110 (1996)1996-03-29On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR956: Product Liability ReformPassed259-158
House Vote 109 (1996)1996-03-29On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1996.)Passed323-83
House Vote 108 (1996)1996-03-29On Ordering the Previous Question HRES394: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 956; Product Liability Reform ActPassed237-173
House Vote 107 (1996)1996-03-29On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR2854: Agricultural Market Transition ActPassed318-89
House Vote 106 (1996)1996-03-28On Passage HR3103: Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActPassed267-151
House Vote 105 (1996)1996-03-28On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR3103: Health Coverage Availability and Affordability ActFailed182-236
House Vote 104 (1996)1996-03-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR3103: H.R.3103 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT EXCLUSIONS FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS; PROHIBIT INSURANCE CARRIERS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGE ENTITIES FROM DENYING COVERAGE TO EMPLOYERS WITH TWO OR MORE EMPLOYEES; PREVENTS EMPLOYMENT-BASED HEALTH PLANS FROM EXCLUDING ANY EMPLOYEE FROM COVERAGE BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH STATUS; REQUIRE HEALTH PLANS TO RENEW COVERAGE FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AS LONG AS PREMIUMS ARE PAID AND THERE IS NO FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION ON THE PART OF THE POLICYHOLDER; PREEMPT STATE LAWS THAT PROHIBIT THE FORMATION OF PRIVATE VOLUNTARY COALITIONS TO PURCHASE AND NEGOTIATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS; AND GUARANTEES THE AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD EMPLOYMENT-BASED COVERAGE OF AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR OR HAVE EXHAUSTED COBRA COVERAGE.)Failed192-226
House Vote 103 (1996)1996-03-28On Ordering the Previous Question HRES392: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availabilty and Affordability ActPassed229-186
House Vote 102 (1996)1996-03-28On Passage HR3136: Debt Limit ExtensionPassed328-91
House Vote 101 (1996)1996-03-28On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR3136: Debt Limit ExtensionFailed159-256
House Vote 100 (1996)1996-03-28Consideration of Motion to Recommit With Instructions HR3136: Debt Limit ExtensionFailed192-228
House Vote 99 (1996)1996-03-28Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair H.R.3136 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- CONTRACT WITH AMERICA ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1996 SENIOR CITIZENS' RIGHT TO WORK ACT OF 1996 SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-121, APPROVED 3/29/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT CERTAIN WORDS UTTERED DURING THE DEBATE ON THE BONIOR MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT UNPARLIAMENTARY.)Passed232-185
House Vote 98 (1996)1996-03-28On agreeing to the resolution, as amended HRES391: Providing for consideration of H.R. 3136; Debt Limit ExtensionPassed232-177
House Vote 97 (1996)1996-03-28On Ordering the Previous Question HRES391: Providing for consideration of H.R. 3136; Debt Limit ExtensionPassed232-180
House Vote 96 (1996)1996-03-27Suspend the rules and agree HCONRES102: Condemn Iranian Treatment of Baha’isPassed408-0
House Vote 95 (1996)1996-03-27Suspend the rules and agree HRES379: Eighth Anniversary of the Massacre of the KurdsPassed409-0
House Vote 94 (1996)1996-03-27Agree to Senate Amendments HR1833: Partial-Birth Abortion BanPassed286-129
House Vote 93 (1996)1996-03-27On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES389: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1833) to ban partial birth abortionsPassed269-148
House Vote 92 (1996)1996-03-22On Passage HR125: Gun Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration ActPassed239-173
House Vote 91 (1996)1996-03-22On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES388: Providing for the consideration of H.R.125, Crime Enforcement and Second Amendment Restoration ActPassed244-166
House Vote 90 (1996)1996-03-21On Motion to Instruct Conferees HR3019: Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Failed194-207
House Vote 89 (1996)1996-03-21On Passage HR2202: Immigration Act of 1995Passed333-87
House Vote 88 (1996)1996-03-21On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR2202: Immigration Act of 1995Failed188-231
House Vote 87 (1996)1996-03-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BURR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND THE H IA NONIMMIGRANT NURSE PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.)Failed154-262
House Vote 86 (1996)1996-03-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT AGRICULTURAL GUEST WORKER PROGRAM BY TRANSFERRING FROM THE LABOR DEPARTMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE; TO PROVIDE FOR NO MORE THAN 100,000 FOREIGN WORKERS TO BE ADMITTED UNDER THE PROGRAM EACH YEAR; TO SHORTEN FROM 60 DAYS TO 40 DAYS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE TIME IN ADVANCE OF NEEDING WORKERS THAT EMPLOYERS COULD BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PETITIONS; AND TO LIMIT TO 20 DAYS THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE DEPARTMENT COULD REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO CONDUCT ACTIVE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR ELIGIBLE WORKERS.)Failed59-357
House Vote 85 (1996)1996-03-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE POMBO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE CONDIT AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER PROGRAM BY REPLACING THE LABOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH A LABOR ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT; CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE PILOT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED FOR THREE YEARS, REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO FILE A FORM WITH THE AREA'S STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCY STATING THE WAGE RATE OF JOBS WHICH MUST BE TIED TO COMPARABLE PREVAILING WAGES FOR THAT AREA, THAT THE JOB IS SEASONAL I.E., NOT MORE THAN 10 MONTHS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD, AND THAT THE JOBS WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT OTHER AREA WORKERS; PROVIDES FOR A TWO-YEAR PHASEOUT OF THE GUEST WORKER PROGRAM SHOULD THE PILOT PROGRAM BECOME PERMANENT; REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO OFFER TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKERS REASONABLE HOUSING; DIRECTS EMPLOYERS TO HOLD TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER'S SALARY IN A TRUST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WHICH WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO WORKERS WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES; AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PAY FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX AND MAKE FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE WORKERS TO REIMBURSE JUSTICE, LABOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE FUNDS.)Failed180-242
House Vote 84 (1996)1996-03-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CHRYSLER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE PLACING NEW LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF LEGAL IMMIGRANTS ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY ANNUALLY, AND THE SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF THOSE IMMIGRANTS.)Agreed to238-183
House Vote 83 (1996)1996-03-21On Passage HJRES165: Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996Passed244-180
House Vote 82 (1996)1996-03-21On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HJRES165: Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996Failed192-230
House Vote 81 (1996)1996-03-21On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES386: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996Passed237-183
House Vote 80 (1996)1996-03-21On Ordering the Previous Question HRES386: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Further Continuing Appropriations, FY 1996Passed234-187
House Vote 79 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER AMENDMENT THAT ENSURES THAT, EXCEPT FOR THE TARGETED ASSISTANCE TEN PERCENT DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM WHICH LEAVES FUNDING DECISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT'S DISCRETION, ALL QUALIFYING U.S. COUNTIES WOULD RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF TARGETED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PER REFUGEE UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S $50 MILLION YEARLY PROGRAM TO AID COUNTIES EXPERIENCING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEES AND HIGH WELFARE DEPENDENCY RATES.)Agreed to359-59
House Vote 78 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CANADY AMENDMENT THAT ADDS ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING IN THE U.S. UNDER THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT PROGRAM AND UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT BASED CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDES THAT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY A STANDARDIZED TEST ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND ADVANCES BY 180 DAYS THE PRIORITY DATE OF BACKLOGGING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WHO DEMONSTRATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY.)Agreed to210-207
House Vote 77 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY PILOT PROGRAM IN WHICH EMPLOYERS IN SEVEN STATES WITH THE HIGHEST ILLEGAL ALIEN POPULATIONS WOULD VERIFY THE IMMIGRANT STATUS OF EMPLOYEES USING A TOLL FREE 1-800 NUMBER.)Failed86-331
House Vote 76 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS INCREASING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION WITHIN THE INS TO 350 POSITIONS ABOVE THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THAT DIVISION AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT THOSE HIRED TO FILL THOSE NEW POSITIONS BE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS OF THE EMPLOYER SANCTIONS PROVISIONS IN CURRENT LAW AND TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OPERATIVES. .)Failed159-260
House Vote 75 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT THAT GIVES STATES THE OPTION TO DENY PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ILLEGAL ALIENS; AND PROVIDES THAT STATES, IF ASKED, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A HEARING TO ESTABLISH WHETHER AN ALIEN IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.)Agreed to257-163
House Vote 74 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR U.S. CITIZENS FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS SUCH AS AFDC, FOOD STAMPS, AND MEDICAID,THROUGH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS. .)Failed151-269
House Vote 73 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TENNESSEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOSPITALS SEEKING TO RECOUP COSTS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO ILLEGAL ALIENS TO PROVIDE THE INS WITH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18 IN ORDER TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT.)Failed170-250
House Vote 72 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE SUCH SUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO "SECURE" SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS AGAINST COUNTERFEITING AND FRAUD; AND REQUIRE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS TO RENDER THEM MORE DIFFICULT TO COUNTERFEIT.)Failed191-221
House Vote 71 (1996)1996-03-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2202: H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BEILENSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE $12 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14 MILES OF TRIPLE FENCING ALONG THE SAN DIEGO BORDER WITH MEXICO; AND INSTEAD SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $110 MILLION FOR THE INS TO INSTALL BARRIERS AND ROADS AND REMOVE OBSTACLES TO THE DETECTION OF ILLEGAL ENTRY ALONG THE BORDER WHERE NECESSARY.)Failed120-291
House Vote 70 (1996)1996-03-19Suspend the Rules and Agree, as amended HCONRES148: Taiwan DefensePassed369-14
House Vote 69 (1996)1996-03-19Suspend the rules and pass, as amended HR2937: White House Travel Office EmployeesPassed350-43
House Vote 68 (1996)1996-03-19On Ordering the Previous Question HRES384: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2202, Immigration and National Interest ActPassed233-152
House Vote 67 (1996)1996-03-14Motion to Instruct Conferees HR2854: Agricultural Market Transition ActPassed412-0
House Vote 66 (1996)1996-03-14On Passage HR2703: To Combat TerrorismPassed229-191
House Vote 65 (1996)1996-03-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2703: (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RESTRICTING HABEAS CORPUS APPEALS BY DEATH ROW PRISONERS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EXPANDING WIRE TAPPING AUTHORITY; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE FBI ACCESS TO TELEPHONE AND CONSUMER RECORDS; TO STRIKE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE DEPORTATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS FOR A STUDY OF "COP KILLER" BULLETS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS DESIGNATING A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR KNOWINGLY TRANSFERRING FIREARMS USED TO COMMIT VIOLENT CRIMES; TO ADD PROVISIONS MAKING IT A CRIME TO TARGET CHILDREN IN AN ACT OF TERRORISM; TO ADD PROVISIONS INCREASING THE ABILITY OF U.S. CITIZENS TO SUE A FOREIGN COUNTRY FOR SANCTIONING TERRORISM BY ELIMINATING THE CURRENT REQUIREMENT THAT THE U.S. CITIZEN ENTER INTO ARBITRATION WITH THE FOREIGN COUNTRY BEFORE FILING SUIT; AND TO ADD PROVISIONS REQUIRING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DESIGNATION OF A TERRORIST GROUP.)Failed129-294
House Vote 64 (1996)1996-03-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2703: H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO "HABEAS CORPUS" REFORM THAT PLACE STRICT LIMITS ON THE ABILITY OF STATE DEATH ROW PRISONERS TO CHALLENGE IN FEDERAL COURT THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THEIR CONVICTION OR SENTENCE.)Failed135-283
House Vote 63 (1996)1996-03-14On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1996.)Passed336-73
House Vote 62 (1996)1996-03-14On Passage HJRES163: Making further continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1996Passed238-179
House Vote 61 (1996)1996-03-13On Agreeing to the Amendment HR2703: H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS TO ONE YEAR A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENTS, NON-FELONY CAUSES, FELONY FIREARM USE, AND THE USE OF "ARMOR PIERCING" AMMUNITION; STRIKES PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, AND COMMON CARRIER INFORMATION; STRIKES THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTORY EXCLUSIONARY RULE FOR ADMITTING IN COURT CERTAIN EVIDENCE GATHERED BY WIRETAPS; STRIKES PROVISIONS ALLOWING ALIENS TO BE EXCLUDED OR DENIED ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES BASED ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN A SUSPECTED OR KNOWN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION; AND STRIKES LANGUAGE REQUIRING TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO ALLOW FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ACCESS TO BILLING RECORDS, AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.)Agreed to246-171
House Vote 60 (1996)1996-03-13On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES380: Providing for consideration of H.R. 2703; Anti-Terrorism ActPassed251-157
House Vote 59 (1996)1996-03-12On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR1561: American Overseas Interests ActPassed226-172
House Vote 58 (1996)1996-03-12On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended HCONRES149: Condemning Terror Attacks in IsraelPassed406-0
House Vote 57 (1996)1996-03-12On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HJRES78: Bi-State Development Agency AuthorityPassed405-0
House Vote 56 (1996)1996-03-12On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES375: Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests ActPassed226-180
House Vote 55 (1996)1996-03-07On Passage HR3019: Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Passed209-206
House Vote 54 (1996)1996-03-07On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR3019: Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1996Failed182-228

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