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VoteDateQuestionDescriptionResultY-N
House Vote 430 (1995)1995-06-28On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HJRES79: Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the flag of the United StatesFailed63-369
House Vote 429 (1995)1995-06-28On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES173: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res 79; Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecation of the Flag Of the United StatesPassed271-152
House Vote 428 (1995)1995-06-28On Ordering the Previous Question HRES173: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res 79; Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of the Flag Of the United StatesPassed258-170
House Vote 427 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment, As Amended HR1868: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED. .)Agreed to273-146
House Vote 426 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY $20 MILLION FUNDING FOR THE WORLD BANK'S GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY.)Agreed to242-180
House Vote 425 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO THE WILSON SUBSTITUTE TO THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING TO THE NEW INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION BY $327 MILLION.)Failed104-320
House Vote 424 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HALL OF OHIO AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT INCREASES THE ALLOCATION TO THE CHILD SURVIVAL AND DISEASE FUND BY $108 MILLION.)Agreed to263-157
House Vote 423 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE $30 MILLION AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AID) REFORM AND DOWNSIZING ACCOUNT.)Agreed to238-182
House Vote 422 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWNBACK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTORE $24 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO THE STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.)Failed78-340
House Vote 421 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ABOLISH THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) BY OCTOBER 1, 1995, AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING FUNCTIONS TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.)Failed90-329
House Vote 420 (1995)1995-06-27On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1868: H.R.1868 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND BY $25 MILLION TO CONFORM WITH THE FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION.)Failed202-218
House Vote 419 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES170: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1868, Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Passed217-175
House Vote 418 (1995)1995-06-22On Ordering the Previous Question HRES170: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1868, Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996Passed221-178
House Vote 417 (1995)1995-06-22On Passage HR1854: Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed337-87
House Vote 416 (1995)1995-06-22On Motion to Recommit HR1854: Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Failed186-240
House Vote 415 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ZIMMER AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS MEMBERS TO RETURN UNSPENT PORTIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS' REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES, WHICH INCLUDES THEIR CLERK-HIRE, OFFICIAL MAIL, AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCES, TO THE TREASURY TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)Agreed to403-21
House Vote 414 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHRISTENSEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF ANY ELEVATOR OPERATOR IN THE HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS.)Failed177-246
House Vote 413 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY 350 THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, THEREBY REDUCING TO 3,550 THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS AT THE GPO.)Agreed to293-129
House Vote 412 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE REJECTED THE ORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE $7 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN, AND INCREASES BY $7 MILLION THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS ACCOUNT.)Failed104-321
House Vote 411 (1995)1995-06-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE $1.17 MILLION APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS' AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED) AND PROVIDES AN EXTRA $1.1 MILLION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE TO FUND THE OFFICE'S ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM ACT.)Agreed to260-159
House Vote 410 (1995)1995-06-22On agreeing to the Amendment, as amended HR1854: H.R.1854 BY PACKARD (R-CA) -- CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (UPON RECONSIDERATION, THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE FAZIO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE, THAT REDUCES THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY $15 MILLION AND INCREASES THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE BY $15 MILLION.)Agreed to220-204
House Vote 409 (1995)1995-06-22Permission for Committees to sit (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE BE PERMITTED TO SIT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK WHILE THE HOUSE IS MEETING IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE.)Passed232-187
House Vote 408 (1995)1995-06-22On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1995.)Passed220-189
House Vote 407 (1995)1995-06-21On Motion to Adjourn (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE ADJOURN.)Passed224-190
House Vote 406 (1995)1995-06-21on motion to rise HR1854: Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed233-190
House Vote 405 (1995)1995-06-21On agreeing to the Amendment, as amended HR1854: (HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE.)Failed213-214
House Vote 404 (1995)1995-06-21on motion the Committee Rise (HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.)Failed166-257
House Vote 403 (1995)1995-06-21On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR1854: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOUGHTON SUBSTITUTE TO THE FAZIO AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY $15 MILLION AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE BY $15 MILLION.)Agreed to228-201
House Vote 402 (1995)1995-06-21On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR1854: H.R.1854 BY PACKARD (R-CA) -- CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MEMBERS' REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES, INCLUDING MEMBERS' OFFICIAL MAIL ALLOWANCES, BY $4.6 MILLION, BRINGING IT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1995 LEVEL. .)Failed213-215
House Vote 401 (1995)1995-06-21On Passage HR1817: Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed319-105
House Vote 400 (1995)1995-06-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BY $50 MILLION.)Failed163-258
House Vote 398 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT BY 5 PERCENT ALL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTS AND THE NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM.)Failed131-290
House Vote 397 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR FAMILY HOUSING IN THE AIR FORCE BY $6.9 MILLION.)Agreed to266-160
House Vote 396 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD BY $2.6 MILLION.)Failed214-216
House Vote 395 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HORN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $99 MILLION.)Failed137-294
House Vote 394 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE NAVY BY $16 MILLION.)Failed158-270
House Vote 393 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE ARMY BY $10 MILLION.)Failed100-329
House Vote 392 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES169: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1854; Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed236-191
House Vote 391 (1995)1995-06-20On Ordering the Previous Question HRES169: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1854; Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed232-196
House Vote 390 (1995)1995-06-20On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES168: To provide for a Corrections CalendarPassed271-146
House Vote 389 (1995)1995-06-20On Ordering the Previous Question HRES168: To provide for a Corrections CalendarPassed236-185
House Vote 388 (1995)1995-06-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1817: H.R.1817 BY VUCANOVICH (R-NV) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HERGER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BY $14 MILLION.)Agreed to261-137
House Vote 387 (1995)1995-06-16On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES167: Providing for consideration of H.R. 1817; Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed245-155
House Vote 386 (1995)1995-06-16On Ordering the Previous Question HRES167: Providing for consideration of H.R. 1817; Military Construction Appropriations for fiscal year 1996Passed223-180
House Vote 385 (1995)1995-06-15On Passage HR1530: Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996Passed299-126
House Vote 384 (1995)1995-06-15On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1530: Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996Failed188-239
House Vote 383 (1995)1995-06-15On Agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modified HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING UNILATERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE START II TREATY; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $9 MILLION FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING RADIO FREQUENCY FREE ELECTION LASER PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES $28 MILLION FOR THE ADVANCED SUBMARINE COMBAT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT TARGETING SUPPORT SYSTEM TESTBED; ESTABLISHES NEW PROCEDURES WHEREBY THERE IS PLACED AN INCREASED RELIANCE ON PRIVATE SECTOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; AUTHORIZES EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHWEST BORDER STATES ANTI-DRUG INFORMATION SYSTEM; IMPROVES COMBAT READINESS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES FAMILY HEALTH PLAN SHOULD NOT BE TERMINATED; IMPLEMENTS UNIFORM COST SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES TREATMENT FACILITIES; ESTABLISHES COST REIMBURSEMENT RULES FOR INDIRECT COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PRIVATE SECTOR WORK OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS; PROHIBITS THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE AVIATION TECHNICAL TEST CENTER WITH ANY OTHER AVIATION TESTING FACILITY UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER A REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS AND EVALUATED; REINSTATES CERTAIN APPLICATIONS OF THE BUY AMERICA ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION; ESTABLISHES AN ACCELERATED SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; AND MODIFIES THE EXISTING LAND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT OF THE HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE.)Agreed to411-14
House Vote 382 (1995)1995-06-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: H.R.2491 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 FREEDOM TO FARM ACT OF 1995 THRIFT CHARTER CONVERSION ACT OF 1995 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT LAND WITHDRAWAL AMENDMENT ACT HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1995 CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRACTIC SOLIDARITY - LIBERTAD ACT OF 1995 HELIUM PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1995 POWER ADMINISTRATION ACT SLY PARK UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT VISITOR FACILITIES AND SERVICES ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATIVE CESSATION ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SURVEYING AND MAPPING EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1995 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 GSP RENEWAL ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DISMANTLING ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE CORPORATION ACT OF 1995 SEVEN-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1995 BALANCED BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT HELIUM ACT OF 1995 ARCTIC COASTAL PLAIN LEASING AND REVENUE ACT OF 1995 COLLBRAN PROJECT UNIT CONVEYANCE ACT FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 THE MINING LAW REVENUE ACT OF 1995 PUBLIC WORKS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1995 MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION ACT OF 1995 WORK OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1995 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 12/6/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS AT OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICAL FACILITIES. .)Failed196-230
House Vote 381 (1995)1995-06-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TRITIUM PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES FROM $100 MILLION TO $50 MILLION.)Agreed to214-208
House Vote 380 (1995)1995-06-15On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1995.)Passed356-49
House Vote 379 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLINARI AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES THE APPLICABILITY OF THE EXISTING STEWART B. MCKINNEY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT WHICH GIVES ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS FIRST PREFERENCE TO ACQUIRE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY SO THAT IT WOULD NOT APPLY TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT CLOSED MILITARY BASES.)Agreed to293-133
House Vote 378 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE REJECTED THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO USE INMATES PROVIDED BY STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONS FACILITIES TO PERFORM CERTAIN WORK ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.)Failed214-214
House Vote 377 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BERMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A NEW DEFENSE EXPORT LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM.)Failed152-276
House Vote 376 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE POMBO AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS OR GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT BAN ROTC PROGRAMS OR THAT PREVENT THEIR STUDENTS FROM ENROLLING IN ROTC PROGRAMS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS.)Agreed to302-125
House Vote 375 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT REQUIRING A REDUCTION IN THE U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES IF THOSE COUNTRIES FAIL TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP COVER THE NONPERSONNEL COSTS OF U.S TROOPS STATIONED IN THOSE NATO COUNTRIES; PROVIDING FOR ALLIED NATIONS TO COVER SPECIFIED PERCENTAGES OF NONPERSONNEL COSTS, BEGINNING WITH 18.75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 37.5 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, 56.25 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, AND 75 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; FOR EACH PERCENTAGE POINT THAT THE ALLIED CONTRIBUTION IS LESS THAN THE PERCENTAGE GOAL SPECIFIED, U.S. FORCES IN NATO COUNTRIES WOULD BE REDUCED BY 1,000 IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR; AND GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE THESE REQUIREMENTS IF HE DECLARES AN EMERGENCY.)Agreed to273-156
House Vote 374 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO CUT $628 MILLION FROM THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (BMDO) TO THE LEVEL REQUESTED FOR THE BMDO BY THE ADMINISTRATION; ALLOCATING $150 MILLION OF FUNDS SAVED BY THIS REDUCTION TO INCREASE BY SEPTEMBER 1 THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL LIVING OFF-BASE IN HIGH COST AREAS OF THE COUNTRY; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINDER OF SAVED FUNDS FOR THE VARIABLE HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND/OR THE "BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR QUARTERS" IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL TO APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS.)Failed178-250
House Vote 373 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT THE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE (NMD) SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH THE 1972 ABM TREATY; AND PROVIDING THAT, IF ANY PROVISION AUTHORIZES A NON-COMPLIANT NMD SYSTEM OR BREACH OF THE TREATY, SUCH PROVISION IS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE ABM TREATY WOULD BE AMENDED TO MAKE THE PROVISION TREATY COMPLIANT.)Failed185-242
House Vote 372 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY THE "MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION; SIMPLIFYING ACQUISITION PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL COMMERCIAL ITEMS, NOT JUST THOSE WHICH COST LESS THAN $100,000 AS UNDER PRESENT LAW, WHILE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL BY THE HEAD OF THE AGENCY OF A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS; CONSOLIDATING THE CURRENT PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAWS WHICH PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF SENSITIVE PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR SUCH DISCLOSURE; REPEALING FEES OR TAXES TO BE PAID TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN SALES OF PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CIVILIAN AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS; AND REPLACING THE CURRENT TRIBUNALS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES AND BID PROTESTS WITH ONE BOARD, TO BE CHARGED WITH AN INCREASED USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.)Agreed to420-1
House Vote 371 (1995)1995-06-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO THE CLINGER AMENDMENT, REFORMING THE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN AGENCIES BY CHANGING CURRENT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT PURCHASES BY REQUIRING ONLY "THE MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE COMPETITION" FOR THE PURCHASE, RATHER THAN "FREE AND OPEN" COMPETITION.)Agreed to213-207
House Vote 370 (1995)1995-06-13On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: (HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $533 MILLION FOR ADVANCED PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL B-2 BOMBERS.)Failed203-219
House Vote 369 (1995)1995-06-13On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1530: H.R.1530 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1995 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 ILLINOIS LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1995 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE SPENDING OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM UNLESS RUSSIA TERMINATES ITS OFFENSIVE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS PROGRAM.)Agreed to244-180
House Vote 368 (1995)1995-06-13On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES164: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1530, DOD Authorization, FY 1996Passed233-183
House Vote 367 (1995)1995-06-13On Ordering the Previous Question HRES164: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1530, DOD Authorization, FY 1996Passed225-191
House Vote 366 (1995)1995-06-08On Passage HR1561: American Overseas Interests Act of 1995Passed222-192
House Vote 365 (1995)1995-06-08On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1561: American Overseas Interests Act of 1995Failed179-237
House Vote 364 (1995)1995-06-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOYER AMENDMENT, THAT REVISES LANGUAGE REGARDING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOT TAKE FURTHER STEPS TOWARD UPGRADING DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH NORTH KOREA UNLESS THERE IS ACTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NORTH KOREA TO ENGAGE IN A NORTH-SOUTH DIALOGUE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH KOREA; OUTLINES THE ELEMENTS OF SUCH A DIALOGUE INCLUDING THE RESUMPTION OF JOINT MILITARY DISCUSSIONS TO REDUCE TENSIONS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, THE EXPANSION OF TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA, THE COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, HEALTH, JOURNALISM, AND OTHER FIELDS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA; AND THE RECONNECTION OF RAILROADS AND ROADS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES; THAT REQUIRES THE TRADE PROMOTION COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO REPORT BY MARCH 31, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REORGANIZING AND BETTER COORDINATING U.S. TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAMS; REPEALS THE AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTERPARLIAMENTARY UNION; STRIKES PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS ENGAGED IN ESPIONAGE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDES FOR A REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ACTIVITIES OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND MAKES PROVISION FOR THAT PRIVATIZATION; PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND CONTROL OF EARNINGS FROM FROZEN ASSETS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES BLOCKED BY THE PRESIDENT; THAT GRANTS ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES TO ANY CITIZEN OF LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, BURMA, NORTH KOREA, SOUTH KOREA, OR CHINA WHO PERSONALLY DELIVERS INTO THE CUSTODY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT A LIVING POW OR MIA FROM THE VIETNAM WAR OR KOREAN WAR; STRIKES LANGUAGE REPEALING OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS OF 1988, STRIKES LANGUAGE AND INSERTS LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE AUTHORITY TO MEET UNANTICIPATED CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED TO A WAIVER PROVIDED THE PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE OR LOANS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES; STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATING TO VISITS TO THE UNITED STATES BY OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR TAIWAN AND STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE PAYMENT BY AGENCIES OF VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES; PROVIDES LANGUAGE FOR THE VERIFICATION OF MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME; ADDS LANGUAGE PROVIDING A TWENTY PERCENT REDUCTION TO APPLY TO EACH OF THE FIRST TWO FISCAL YEARS AFTER IMPLEMENTATION OF A REORGANIZATION PLAN IN THE TOTAL LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE FUNCTIONS TRANSFERED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FROM AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH TRANSFERRED FUNCTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995; AUTHORIZES $112,484,200 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND $88,680,800 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FULBRIGHT ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES $77,265,800 FOR OTHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS; AND REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO UNILATERALLY LIFT THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST BOSNIA UPON THE REQUEST OF THE BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT.)Agreed to239-177
House Vote 363 (1995)1995-06-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (ON A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON AMENDMENT ORIGINALLY INCLUDED AS PART OF THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO CUT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY $69 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND $22 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.)Failed182-236
House Vote 362 (1995)1995-06-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES STREAMLINING ACT OF 1995 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SELF-DEFENSE ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOYER AMENDMENT TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO UNILATERALLY LIFT THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST BOSNIA UPON THE REQUEST OF THE BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT.)Agreed to318-99
House Vote 361 (1995)1995-06-08On Motion to Instruct Conferees HCONRES67: Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002Failed183-233
House Vote 360 (1995)1995-06-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE REJECTED THE ACKERMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO CONDUCT A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED ABOLISHMENT OF AID, ACDA, AND USIA BEFORE THOSE AGENCIES COULD BE ABOLISHED AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CONSOLIDATED INTO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.)Failed177-233
House Vote 359 (1995)1995-06-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION; AND REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO CONSULT WITH THE CONGRESS IN MOST CASES BEFORE COMITTING UNITED STATES FORCES TO IMMINENT HOSTILITIES.)Failed201-217
House Vote 357 (1995)1995-06-07On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES156: Providing for further consideration of H.R. 1561; American Overseas Interests Act of 1995Passed252-168
House Vote 356 (1995)1995-06-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR535: H.R.535 BY LINCOLN (D-AR) -- CORNING NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY CONVEYANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PAY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OWNERSHIP OF THE HATCHERY IS TRANSFERRED.)Failed96-315
House Vote 355 (1995)1995-05-25On Motion to Instruct Conferees HR483: Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies ActFailed197-224
House Vote 354 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HASTINGS OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR AFRICA BY $173 MILLION.)Failed141-278
House Vote 353 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT TO THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE EARMARK FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF SOUTH ASIAN BOAT PEOPLE.)Agreed to266-156
House Vote 352 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WYNN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $12 MILLION IN FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 FOR DEBT RELIEF FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.)Failed125-297
House Vote 351 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCKINNEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT MILITARY ASSISTANCE OR ARMS TRANSFERS TO A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIED THAT THE FOREIGN GOVERNMENT ADHERES TO A NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT.)Failed157-262
House Vote 350 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE TO ANY PRIVATE, NONGOVERNMENTAL, OR MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PERFORMS ABORTIONS IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY, EXCEPT IN INSTANCES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS IN DANGER.)Agreed to240-181
House Vote 349 (1995)1995-05-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORELLA AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABORTION PROHIBITIONS CONTAINED IN THE AMENDMENT WOULD NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF INJURIES OR ILLNESSES CAUSED BY UNSAFE ABORTIONS.)Failed198-227
House Vote 348 (1995)1995-05-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1561: H.R.1561 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1995 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1996 AND 1997 BOSNIA GENOCIDE JUSTICE ACT FOREIGN AID REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROWNBACK AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION LEVEL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAMS BY $478 MILLION TO CONFORM WITH THE AUTHORIZATION LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE BALANCED BUDGET RESOLUTION.)Agreed to276-134
House Vote 347 (1995)1995-05-23On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES155: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1561; American Overseas Interests Act of 1995Passed233-176
House Vote 346 (1995)1995-05-18On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR1158: Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsPassed235-189
House Vote 345 (1995)1995-05-18On Agreeing to the Resolution HCONRES67: Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 - 2002Passed238-193
House Vote 344 (1995)1995-05-18On Agreeing to the Amendment HCONRES67: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 THROUGH SPENDING CUTS OF $518 BILLION ALONG WITH $583 BILLION IN NET REVENUES, SPENDING LESS ON DEFENSE AND KEEPING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FUNDING AT LEVELS THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATES IS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES, AND PLACING PRIORITIES ON PROGRAMS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, AND INCREASING TAXES ON MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS, SLOWING DOWN DEPRECIATION WRITEOFFS FOR BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND TAXING CAPITAL GAINS INCOME AT THE SAME RATE AS ORDINARY INCOME.)Failed56-367
House Vote 343 (1995)1995-05-18On Agreeing to the Amendment HCONRES67: (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2000 BY DEDICATING FEDERAL SURPLUSES TO PAY FOR THE FEDERAL DEBT, FREEZING NON-SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS AT OR BELOW CURRENT LEVELS FOR 5 YEARS, CUTTING FEDERAL SPENDING BY A TOTAL OF $612 BILLION MORE IN OUTLAYS THAN THE RESOLUTION OVER THE NEXT SEVEN YEARS, ASSUMING THE ELIMINATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION. COMMERCE, AND ENERGY, CUTS MEDICARE BY $22.6 BILLION MORE THAN THE RESOLUTION AND CALLS FOR TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY OFF BUDGET WITH ANY SURPLUS IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS BEING USED ONLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.)Failed89-342
House Vote 342 (1995)1995-05-18On Agreeing to the Amendment HCONRES67: H.C.R.67 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 BY CUTTING ENTITLEMENT SPENDING $207.6 BILLION LESS THAN THE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION, INCLUDING $114 BILLION LESS IN MEDICARE CUTS, $50 BILLION LESS IN MEDICAID CUTS, AND $12.9 BILLION LESS IN FARM PROGRAM CUTS AND CALLS FOR $60 BILLION LESS IN DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY CUTS THAN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION, PROVIDING $35 BILLION MORE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING; $11 BILLION MORE FOR HEALTH, AND $6 BILLION MORE FOR COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.)Failed100-325
House Vote 341 (1995)1995-05-18On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1995.)Passed360-37
House Vote 340 (1995)1995-05-17On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES149: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 67; setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 through 2002Passed255-168
House Vote 339 (1995)1995-05-17On Ordering the Previous Question HRES149: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 67; setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 through 2002Passed252-170
House Vote 338 (1995)1995-05-17On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1995.)Passed372-41
House Vote 337 (1995)1995-05-16On Passage HR961: Clean Water Amendments of 1995Passed240-185
House Vote 336 (1995)1995-05-16On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR961: Clean Water Amendments of 1995Failed169-256
House Vote 335 (1995)1995-05-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WYDEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES IN PROPERTY VALUE CAUSED BY WETLANDS REGULATION IN CASES WHERE FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUCH REGULATIONS IS LIKELY TO REDUCE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ONE OR MORE PRIVATE HOMES BY $10,000 MORE.)Failed158-270
House Vote 334 (1995)1995-05-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRELINGHUYSEN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW STATES THAT ARE ADMINISTERING THEIR OWN FEDERALLY APPROVED WETLANDS PERMIT PROGRAMS AS OF THE DATE OF ENACTMENT TO CONTINUE ADMINISTERING THEIR OWN PROGRAMS RATHER THAN THE NEW PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN THE BILL.)Failed181-243
House Vote 333 (1995)1995-05-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GILCHREST AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT ESTABLISHES A NEW DEFINITION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A WETLAND AS WELL AS ITS DETAILED WETLANDS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.)Failed180-247
House Vote 332 (1995)1995-05-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: H.R.961 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- CLEAN WATER AMENDMENTS OF 1995 COMPREHENSIVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DEFINE "WETLAND" MORE BROADLY AS ANY AREA THAT IS INUNDATED OR SATURATED BY SURFACE WATER OR GROUND WATER AT A FREQUENCY AND DURATION SUFFICIENT TO A PREVALENCE OF VEGETATION ADAPTED TO SUCH CONDITIONS; REQUIRE EPA TO INITIATE A NATIONAL WETLAND RESTORATION STRATEGY IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR; DIRECT EPA TO ESTABLISH A WETLANDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE MADE UP OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND ASSOCIATIONS TO INTEGRATE CONSERVATION EFFORTS AMONG DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND HELP DEVELOP NATIONAL WETLAND STRATEGY AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND ADVISE EPA AND THE ARMY SECRETARY IN ADOPTING A REGULATORY PROGRAM; DIRECT EPA OR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WETLANDS PROTECTION; AUTHORIZE $15 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 TO 2000 FOR EPA TO ESTABLISH DIRECT GRANTS TO STATES AND TRIBES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS STRATEGIES, ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PURSUE THE SAME OBJECTIVES, PROVIDE FINANCING OF STATE PERMITS IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL WETLANDS PROJECTS WITH NO STATE RECEIVING MORE THAN $300,OOO OF EACH TYPE OF GRANT NOR MORE THAN $500,000 OVERALL AND WITH RECIPIENTS SHARING AT LEAST 25 PERCENT OF THE COSTS OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN.)Failed185-242
House Vote 331 (1995)1995-05-16Committees to sit today and the balance of the week (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT TODAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE.)Passed235-181
House Vote 330 (1995)1995-05-16On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass HR1590: Medicare Trustees reporting on financial imbalanceFailed247-170
House Vote 329 (1995)1995-05-12On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES BY $1 BILLION THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUNDS OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS; AND ELIMINATES THE STATE NONPOINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUNDS.)Agreed to209-192

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