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VoteDateQuestionDescriptionResultY-N
House Vote 328 (1995)1995-05-12On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIPINSKI AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES THE FORMULA FOR ALLOCATING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION AMONG STATES.)Agreed to247-154
House Vote 327 (1995)1995-05-12On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BATEMAN SUBSTITUTE TO THE LIPINSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE FORMULA FOR ALLOCATING SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.)Failed160-246
House Vote 326 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAUGHLIN SUBSTITUTE TO THE EMERSON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT DOES NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSING OF A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT AND PROVIDES A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESOLVING CONFLICTS OR UNREASONABLE CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM ACTION TAKEN RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE FOR A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT.)Agreed to309-100
House Vote 325 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE VISCLOSKY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL CLEAN WATER TRUST FUND.)Failed156-247
House Vote 324 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT; TARGET REPEAT OFFENDERS BY INCREASING PENALTIES AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THEIR PERMITS; TO AUTHORIZE CITIZENS TO SUE FOR VIOLATIONS AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS AS A MEANS OF PRECLUDING CITIZEN SUITS AND ALLOW COURTS TO USE THE PROCEEDS OF SETTLEMENTS AND PENALTIES AGAINST POLLUTERS TO BE TARGETED FOR USE IN MITIGATION PROJECTS.)Failed106-299
House Vote 323 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBERSTAR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH DELAY COMPLIANCE DEADLINES FOR STATE NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS BY ONE YEAR FOR EVERY YEAR IN WHICH THE BILL IS LESS THAN FULLY FUNDED.)Failed122-290
House Vote 322 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW STATES TO DOWNGRADE DESIGNATED USES OF BODIES OF WATER IF THE COST OF ACHIEVING THE DESIGNATED USE STATUS EXCEEDS THE BENEFITS.)Failed121-294
House Vote 321 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NAVAL FACILITIES FROM ADHERING TO THE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS LANGUAGE.)Failed126-294
House Vote 320 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO RISK ASSESSMENT AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS BY ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT FOR ALL RISK ASSESSMENT COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS.)Failed157-262
House Vote 319 (1995)1995-05-11On agreeing to the amendments en bloc HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF MICHIGAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EPA TO CONSIDER THE CONSUMPTION PATTERNS OF DIVERSE SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION WHEN SETTING WATER QUALITY CRITERIA; TO POST WARNING SIGNS, PROPOSE AND ISSUE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING MINIMUM UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY VIOLATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS OR ARE SUBJECT TO A FISHING OR SHELLFISH BAN, ADVISORY, OR CONSUMPTION RESTRICTION DUE TO CONTAMINATION; ESTABLISH WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF ENACTMENT, UNIFORM AND SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR FISH AND SHELLFISH SAMPLING, MONITORING OF NAVIGABLE WATERS THAT DO NOT MEET APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS OR ARE SUBJECT TO FISHING BANS ADVISORIES, OR CONSUMPTION RESTRICTIONS; REVIEW FACILITY DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS SO AS TO IDENTIFY AND REDUCE POLLUTION HAVING A DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH AND ADVERSE IMPACT ON MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS; AND COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA ON SOURCES OF POLLUTION TO WHICH MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS ARE EXPOSED, AND ON POLLUTANT DISCHARGES IN WATERS WHICH ARE ADJACENT TO AND OR USED BY MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS.)Failed153-271
House Vote 318 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EPA TO CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED REGULATORY REFORMS.)Failed152-271
House Vote 317 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROVISIONS AND PLACE NEW STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, CLOSURE PROCEDURES AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR BEACHES.)Failed175-251
House Vote 316 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REVISE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS; LEAVE THE INDUSTRY UNDER THE STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SYSTEM; AND INCLUDE A MORATORIUM EXTENDING EPA'S DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE BY COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.)Failed159-258
House Vote 315 (1995)1995-05-11On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING SECONDARY TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS.)Failed154-267
House Vote 314 (1995)1995-05-10On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES PROVISIONS FOLDING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INTO STATE NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND, INSTEAD, REAUTHORIZES THE COASTAL ZONE ACT THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000, AMENDING IT TO REQUIRE THAT ANY STATE THAT HAS NOT RECEIVED FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR ITS CORE COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUBMIT A COASTAL NONPOINT PROGRAM WITHIN 30 MONTHS OF SUCH APPROVAL.)Agreed to224-199
House Vote 313 (1995)1995-05-10On Agreeing to the Amendment HR961: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EPA FIRST LIST A POLLUTANT BEFORE IT OR A STATE MAY ALLOW A PERMIT-HOLDER TO COMPLY WITH BEST PRACTICABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY OR WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IN LIEU OF BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE EPA OR STATES TO MODIFY EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS IN PERMITS FOR COAL REMINING, EVEN IF THE OPERATIONS EXCEED STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IF THE RECEIVING WATERS DID NOT MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS PRIOR TO REMINING AND THE APPLICANT SUBMITS A PLAN CITING SPECIFIC MEASURES THAT WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE EXISTING WATER QUALITY; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD STIPULATE THAT A COAL REMINING OPERATION THAT STARTED PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF NEW REGULATORY STANDARDS IS DEEMED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE AS LONG AS POST-MINING DISCHARGES ARE THE SAME OR BETTER THAN BEFORE MINING COMMENCED, AND REMINING WAS CONDUCTED UNDER A SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION PERMIT; STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR PERMIT HOLDERS TO UNDERTAKE INNOVATIVE POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES; AND STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT WOULD REVISE THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS ON A STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL, BUT RETAIN LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR A REVIEW OF SUCH PROPOSED REVISIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.)Failed166-260
House Vote 312 (1995)1995-05-10On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment, as amended HR961: H.R.961 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- CLEAN WATER AMENDMENTS OF 1995 COMPREHENSIVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SAXTON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO RETAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING CLEAN WATER ACT FUNDING AUTHORIZATIONS, ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION FROM COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS (CSOS) AND CONSISTENCY OF STATE PROGRAMS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY GUIDANCE; REPLACE WETLANDS LANGUAGE WITH PROVISIONS PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR STATES TO ASSUME AUTHORITY OVER WETLANDS REGULATION THROUGH DELEGATION FROM EPA; EXPEDITE THE FEDERAL WETLANDS PERMITTING PROCESS; MAKE THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHICH AREAS TO BE DESIGNATED WETLANDS ON ALL AGRICULTURE LANDS; REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO HELP DEVELOP AND FIELDTEST NATIONAL WETLANDS POLICIES AND A STRATEGY FOR RESTORATION OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS; STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING NEW REQUIREMENTS TO COMPENSATE LANDOWNERS FOR LOSSES IN PROPERTY VALUE RESULTING FROM FEDERAL REGULATION; RETAIN THE SPECIAL RUNOFF CONTROL PROVISIONS CURRENTLY APPLICABLE TO COASTAL AREAS, BUT MODIFY THE CURRENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION, ALLOW AFFECTED STATES TO TARGET RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAMS TO THE AREAS MOST THREATENED BY POLLUTION AND GIVE GREATER AUTHORITY TO USE INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES IN LIEU OF ENFORCEABLE REQUIREMENTS; RETAIN THE EXISTING STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, MAKING SEVERAL CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING PLACING A TEN-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY NEW STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIES OR COMMUNITIES WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 100,000; AND PROHIBIT THE APPLICATION OF NUMERIC EFFLUENT LIMITS TO MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMITS.)Failed184-242
House Vote 311 (1995)1995-05-10On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES140: Providing for consideration of H.R. 961; Clean Water Amendments of 1995Passed414-4
House Vote 310 (1995)1995-05-09On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1995.)Passed364-40
House Vote 309 (1995)1995-05-09On Passage HR1361: Coast Guard Authorization Act of FY 1996Passed406-12
House Vote 308 (1995)1995-05-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1361: H.R.1361 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 COAST GUARD REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1995 CALIFORNIA CRUISE INDUSTRY REVITALIZATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF APPROPRIATED 1996 FUNDS TO CLOSE ANY MULTIMISSION SMALL BOAT STATIONS, BUT PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY TO IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE SMALL BOAT SYSTEM. .)Failed146-272
House Vote 307 (1995)1995-05-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR655: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR AN OVERALL CAP ON FISCAL YEAR 1996, 1997, AND 1998 SPENDING FOR HYDROGEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OBLIGATED FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995.)Failed155-257
House Vote 306 (1995)1995-05-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR655: H.R.655 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- HYDROGEN FUTURE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OLVER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE SPENDING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS FROM $25 MILLION TO $19 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996; FROM $35 MILLION TO $22 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997; AND FROM $40 MILLION TO $26 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1998.)Failed201-214
House Vote 305 (1995)1995-05-02On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES135: Condemning the bombing in Oklahoma CityPassed409-0
House Vote 304 (1995)1995-05-02On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended HCONRES53: Approve Taiwan President VisitPassed396-0
House Vote 303 (1995)1995-05-02On Motion to Instruct Conferees HR1158: Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsFailed187-207
House Vote 302 (1995)1995-04-06On Passage HR483: Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies ActPassed408-14
House Vote 301 (1995)1995-04-06On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR483: H.R.483 BY JOHNSON, NANCY (R-CT) -- SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE MEDICARE SELECT POLICIES PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL 50 STATES BUT ONLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD; AND PROHBIT INCREASES IN PREMIUMS AT RENEWAL BASED ON THE AGE OF THE POLICYHOLDER.)Failed175-246
House Vote 300 (1995)1995-04-06Table appeal of the ruling of the chair H.RES.131 BY DEUTSCH (D-FL) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING REVENUE MEASURES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WALKER MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT H.RES. 131, TO PRESERVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ORIGINATE REVENUE MEASURES, DID NOT RAISE A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE AND WAS, THEREFORE, NOT A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION.)Passed230-192
House Vote 299 (1995)1995-04-06On Agreeing to the Conference Report S244: Paperwook Reduction ActPassed423-0
House Vote 298 (1995)1995-04-06On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES130: Providing for consideration of H.R, 483; Expanded Use of Medicare Select Policies ActPassed253-172
House Vote 297 (1995)1995-04-06On Passage HR660: Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995Passed424-5
House Vote 296 (1995)1995-04-06On Agreeing to the Conference Report HR889: Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsPassed343-80
House Vote 295 (1995)1995-04-05On Passage HR1215: Contract With America Tax Relief ActPassed246-188
House Vote 294 (1995)1995-04-05Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER MOTION TO TABLE AN APPEAL OF A RULING OF THE CHAIR.)Passed228-204
House Vote 293 (1995)1995-04-05On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1215: Contract With America Tax Relief ActFailed168-265
House Vote 292 (1995)1995-04-05On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR1215: H.R.1215 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAX FAIRNESS AND DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 DISCRETIONARY SPENDING REDUCTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1995 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT CONGRESSINAL AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT EQUALIZATION ACT MEDICARE PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET SAVINGS EXTENSION ACT OF 1995 CONTRACT WITH AMERICA TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO SUPPORT COSTS OF HIGHER EDUCTION; CREATE A NEW TYPE OF SAVINGS BONDS CALLED "GUARANTEED EDUCATION PLAN BONDS"; PROVIDE FOR PENALTY-FREE WITHDRAWAL OF CURRENT IRAS TO PAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS, RAISE THE ELIGIBILITY LIMIT TO $85,000 FOR COUPLES FILING A JOINT RETURN AND TO $60,000 FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS AND PHASE IN AN ADDITIONAL $2,000 DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTION FOR SPOUSES; ESTABLISH A NEW NONDEDUCTIBLE TAX-FREE IRA SUBJECT TO CURRENT LAW INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THESE TAX PROVISIONS UNTIL THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CERTIFIED THE FEDERAL BUDGET WILL BE BALANCED BY FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND SUSPENDS THEM IF THE FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFIC REDUCTION TARGETS; EXTEND THE PAYGO PROVISION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND REDUCE MANDATORY CAPS ON DISCRETIONARY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996-1998 AND EXTEND THEM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2000; PERMIT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO TAX ESTATES OF EXPATRIATES WHO RENOUNCE THEIR CITIZENSHIP; AND ESTABLISH NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS WHO MOVE ASSETS INTO OR RECEIVE INCOME FROM FOREIGN TRUSTS.)Failed119-313
House Vote 290 (1995)1995-04-05On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES128: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1215; Contract With America Tax Relief ActPassed228-204
House Vote 289 (1995)1995-04-05On Ordering the Previous Question HRES128: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1215; Contract With America Tax Relief ActPassed230-203
House Vote 288 (1995)1995-04-05On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1995.)Passed384-27
House Vote 287 (1995)1995-04-04On Passage HR1271: Family Privacy Protection ActPassed418-7
House Vote 286 (1995)1995-04-04On agreeing to the Amendments En Bloc HR1271: (HOUSE REJECTED THE DORNAN AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON TO REQUIRE OR OTHERWISE SEEK THE RESPONSE OF A MINOR TO A SURVEY OR QUESTIONNAIRE.)Failed131-291
House Vote 285 (1995)1995-04-04On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1271: H.R.1271 BY HORN (R-CA) -- FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOUDER AMENDMENT EN BLOC THAT REQUIRES THAT WRITTEN CONSENT BE OBTAINED BEFORE REQUESTING A MINOR'S PARTICIPATION IN A SURVEY OR QUESTIONNAIRE; REMOVES THE $500 LIMIT ON MONETARY DAMAGES THAT AN INDIVIDUAL CAN CLAIM; AND REMOVES THE EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR TESTS INTENDED TO MEASURE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.)Agreed to379-46
House Vote 284 (1995)1995-04-04On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES125: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1271; Family Privacy Protection ActPassed423-1
House Vote 283 (1995)1995-04-04Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR1240: Sexual Crimes Against Children Prevention ActPassed417-0
House Vote 282 (1995)1995-04-04On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1995.)Passed369-36
House Vote 281 (1995)1995-04-03Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended HRES120: Regarding American Citizens Held In IraqPassed399-0
House Vote 280 (1995)1995-04-03On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass HR716: To Amend the Fishermen’s Protective ActPassed384-0
House Vote 279 (1995)1995-03-30On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES121: Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedPassed244-178
House Vote 278 (1995)1995-03-30On Ordering the Previous Question HRES121: Waiving points of order against consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedPassed224-201
House Vote 277 (1995)1995-03-29On Passage HJRES73: Term Limits Constitutional AmendmentFailed227-204
House Vote 276 (1995)1995-03-29On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HJRES73: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HILLEARY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT LIFETIME SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO SIX TERMS (12 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS) AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATE LAW COULD PREEMPT THE LEGISLATION IF THE STATE LIMITS ARE SHORTER.)Failed164-265
House Vote 275 (1995)1995-03-29On Agreeing to the Amendment HJRES73: (HOUSE REJECTED THE INGLIS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT LIFETIME SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO THREE TERMS (6 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS), AND THAT PROVIDES LANGUAGE THAT STATES A FULL TERM IS CONSIDERED AS SERVED IF A MEMBER SERVES MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THAT TERM.)Failed114-316
House Vote 274 (1995)1995-03-29On Agreeing to the Amendment HJRES73: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PETERSON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE TERM LIMITS RETROACTIVE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION SERVICE OCCURRING BEFORE THE AMENDMENT, LIMITS LIFETIME SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO SIX TERMS (12 YEARS) AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO TWO TERMS (12 YEARS), AND THAT PROTECTS STATE LAWS LIMITING CONGRESSIONAL TERMS OF SERVICE IF THE STATE LAWS ARE SHORTER.)Failed135-297
House Vote 273 (1995)1995-03-29On motion to proceed in order H.J.R.73 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT CONGRESSIONAL TERMS OF OFFICE (HOUSE AGREED TO PERMIT REPRESENTATIVE HOKE TO PROCEED IN ORDER WITH GENERAL DEBATE ON H.J.RES. 73, AFTER THE CHAIR HELD THAT CERTAIN WORDS BE TAKEN DOWN AS UNPARLIAMENTARY.)Passed212-197
House Vote 272 (1995)1995-03-28On Motion to Instruct Conferees HR831: Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedFailed193-224
House Vote 271 (1995)1995-03-28Closing Portions of the Conference HR889: Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsPassed403-14
House Vote 270 (1995)1995-03-28On Motion to Instruct Conferees HR889: Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsFailed179-240
House Vote 269 (1995)1995-03-24On Passage HR4: Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Passed234-199
House Vote 268 (1995)1995-03-24On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR4: Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Failed205-228
House Vote 267 (1995)1995-03-24On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR4: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFORM THE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC) PROGRAM INTO A PROGRAM THAT MOVES RECIPIENTS FROM WELFARE TO WORK BY PROVIDING A PUBLIC SECTOR OR SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE SECTOR JOB PAYING MINIMUM WAGE FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS; INCREASE FUNDING IN THE JOBS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS BY FIVE PERCENT PER YEAR OVER SEVEN YEARS, RISING FROM 15 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1997 TO 50 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2003, RESULTING IN A $14.9 BILLION AUTHORIZATION IN ADDITIONAL JOBS FUNDING OVER THE FIVE YEARS; TAKE STEPS TO EXPAND CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR POOR FAMILIES; AND FINANCE THE SPENDING INCREASES BY RAISING THE TOP CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE BY 1.25 PERCENT TO 36.25 PERCENT.)Failed96-336
House Vote 266 (1995)1995-03-23On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR4: (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEAL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFORM THE AFDC PROGRAM INTO A PROGRAM THAT MOVES RECIPIENTS FROM WELFARE TO WORK WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME LIMIT; INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CHILD CARE FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS; CREATE A NEW WORK FIRST PROGRAM AND REQUIRE STATES TO HAVE AN INCREASING PERCENTAGE OF THEIR AFDC CASELOAD PARTICIPATE IN WORK FIRST AND WORKFARE OVER SEVEN YEARS; IMPOSE A TIME LIMIT ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC BENEFITS; PLACE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SSI ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN; PROVIDE CERTAIN CUTBACKS IN THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, AND LIMIT THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN LEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS. .)Failed205-228
House Vote 265 (1995)1995-03-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES STATES TO WITHHOLD OR SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO OWE BACK CHILD SUPPORT.)Agreed to426-5
House Vote 264 (1995)1995-03-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SALMON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES TO ADOPT PROCEDURES TO AUTOMATICALLY PUT LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY OF PERSONS FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS ORDERED BY ANOTHER STATE.)Agreed to433-0
House Vote 263 (1995)1995-03-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM PROVISIONS AND REPLACE THEM WITH BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES BASED ON THEIR NUMBER OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS.)Failed114-316
House Vote 262 (1995)1995-03-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO GIVE FAMILIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED STATE WELFARE WORK PROGRAMS A PREFERENCE IN OBTAINING FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE.)Failed35-395
House Vote 261 (1995)1995-03-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES ON WELFARE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS, LIMITED TO PARTICULAR GOODS AND SERVICES USED IN THE CARE OF A CHILD TO MOTHERS UNDER AGE 18 WHO ARE BARRED FROM RECEIVING CASH BENEFITS FOR NEW CHILDREN BORN WHILE THE FAMILY IS ON WELFARE, PROVIDED THAT THE FORM OF PAYMENT IS BY VOUCHER.)Agreed to352-80
House Vote 260 (1995)1995-03-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNN OF OREGON AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS UNWED MOTHERS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.)Agreed to351-81
House Vote 259 (1995)1995-03-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE REJECTED THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS THAT A RECIPIENT WITH CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 5 HAS TO WORK FROM 20 HOURS TO 30 HOURS A WEEK IN FISCAL YEAR 1996.)Failed96-337
House Vote 258 (1995)1995-03-22On agreeing to the Amendments en bloc, as modified HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING MARRIAGE AS THE FOUNDATION OF A SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY AND THAT OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS HAVE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES; STRIKES THE PROVISION IN TITLE I (TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE BLOCK GRANTS) REQUIRING STATES TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS AND REPLACES IT WITH (1) A REQUIREMENT TO REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK PREGNANCIES, (2) STRIKES THE REQUIREMENT THAT STATES PROVIDE EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND HEALTH SERVICES TO MALE AND FEMALE TEENAGERS AS A MEANS OF REDUCING SUCH PREGNANCIES, AND (3) PROHIBITS STATES FROM USING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES; INCREASES REQUIRED WORK PARTICIPATION RATES IN TITLE I FOR ALL FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF A FISCAL YEAR FROM 4 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, FROM 4 PERCENT TO 15 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1997, FROM 8 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1998, FROM 12 PERCENT TO 25 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 1999, AND FROM 17 PERCENT TO 27 PERCENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2000; PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM OVERRULING THE ABILITY OF STATES TO DETERMINE IN THEIR DEFINITIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WHAT IS PROPER HEALTH CARE FOR A CHILD; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD ESTABLISH EXPEDITED ADOPTION PROCEDURES AND ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FROM THEIR CHILD PROTECTION BLOCK GRANTS TOWARD ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME CHILDREN MUST SPEND IN FOSTER CARE; REQUIRES FAMILY AND SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION BLOCK GRANTS TO BE EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESIDING IN A STATE; LIMITS THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE'S AUTHORITY TO REQUEST SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING GRANTS UNDER HIS JURISDICTION TO WHAT "CAN REASONABLY BE REQUIRED"; ADDS CRIMINAL FORFEITURE AUTHORITY TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE AND AGRICULTURE IN PROSECUTING VIOLATORS OF THE FOOD STAMP ACT; CLARIFIES THE 10-YEAR PENALTY FOR WILLFULLY MISREPRESENTING RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE; STRIKES PROVISIONS IN TITLE VII (CHILD SUPPORT) THAT PROHIBITS THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM GRANTING EXEMPTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS: (1) PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PATERNITY, MODIFICATION OF ORDERS, RECORDING ORDERS IN THE STATE REGISTRY, RECORDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT, OR EXPEDITED PROCESSING, (2) REQUIRES THE SECRETARY TO CONCLUDE THAT A NETWORK OF LOCAL DISBURSEMENT UNITS COSTS LESS AND TAKES LESS TIME THAN A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM IN ORDER TO SECURE APPROVAL, (3) REQUIRES STATES TO GIVE EMPLOYERS ONE ADDRESS TO SEND CHILD SUPPORT WITHHOLDING PAYMENTS FOR CENTRALIZED COLLECTION, AND MAKES A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND REQUIRES THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE DECEASED APPEAR ON DEATH CERTIFICATES.)Agreed to249-177
House Vote 257 (1995)1995-03-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR4: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARCHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.)Agreed to228-203
House Vote 256 (1995)1995-03-22On Motion That The Committee Rise HR4: Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Failed188-242
House Vote 255 (1995)1995-03-22On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES119: Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 4; Personal Responsibility Act of 1995Passed217-211
House Vote 254 (1995)1995-03-22On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1995.)Passed326-88
House Vote 253 (1995)1995-03-22Permission for Committees to sit (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES BE PERMITTED TO SIT TODAY AND FOR THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK DURING THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE UNDER THE 5-MINUTE RULE.)Passed227-190
House Vote 252 (1995)1995-03-16On Agreeing to the Conference Report S1: Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995Passed394-28
House Vote 251 (1995)1995-03-16On Passage HR1158: Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsPassed227-200
House Vote 250 (1995)1995-03-16On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1158: Supplemental Appropriations and Making RecissionsFailed185-242
House Vote 249 (1995)1995-03-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND ALL UNOBLIGATED BALANCES IN THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.)Failed168-260
House Vote 247 (1995)1995-03-16On Motion to Strike the Enacting Clause HR1158: Supplemental Appropriations and making RecissionsFailed187-228
House Vote 246 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND AN ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.)Failed142-274
House Vote 245 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE REJECTED THE CRANE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESCIND AN ADDITIONAL $65 MILLION FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND AN ADDITIONAL $121 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1997; AND TO RESTORE $50 MILLION OF THE RESCISSION FROM THE "TECH PREP" VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.)Failed72-350
House Vote 244 (1995)1995-03-15On agreeing to the Amendment, as modified HR1158: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROGERS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT TRANSFERS $3 MILLION FROM THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS ABROAD ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.)Agreed to419-8
House Vote 243 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ALL THE NET SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION BY CREATING A DEFICIT REDUCTION "LOCKBOX" INTO WHICH SUCH SAVINGS WOULD BE DEPOSITED.)Agreed to418-5
House Vote 242 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE AMOUNT RESCINDED FROM THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) SALARIES AND EXPENSES BY $3.5 MILLION.)Agreed to254-168
House Vote 241 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MURTHA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE NET BUDGET AUTHORITY SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.)Agreed to421-1
House Vote 240 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: (HOUSE REJECTED THE YATES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION MANDATING SPECIFIED LEVELS OF TIMBER SALVAGE SALES ON FEDERAL LANDS IN FISCAL YEARS 1995 AND 1996.)Failed150-275
House Vote 239 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1158: H.R.1158 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT, 1995 (VETOED 6/7/95) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE YOUNG OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT RESTORES THE $206 MILLION RESCINDED FROM VA MEDICAL CARE AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDING; AND OFFSETS THIS BY INCREASING TO $416 MILLION THE AMOUNT RESCINDED FROM THE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.)Agreed to382-23
House Vote 238 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended HRES115: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1158; Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Additional Disaster Assistance and Making Supplemental Appropriations and RescissionsPassed242-190
House Vote 237 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HRES115: H.RES.115 BY DREIER, DAVID (R-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1158 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.)Agreed to226-204
House Vote 236 (1995)1995-03-15On Agreeing to the Resolution, as amended HRES107: Committee Funding ResolutionPassed421-6
House Vote 235 (1995)1995-03-15On Motion to Adjourn (HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)Failed49-367
House Vote 234 (1995)1995-03-14On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass HR517: Chacoan Outliers Protection ActPassed409-7
House Vote 233 (1995)1995-03-14On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR536: Commercial Vehicle Use Fee at Delaware Water Gap Recreation AreaPassed401-22
House Vote 232 (1995)1995-03-14On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR562: Walnut Canyon National Monument Boundary ModificationPassed371-49
House Vote 231 (1995)1995-03-14On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR694: Minor Boundary Adjustments and Miscellaneous Park Amendments ActPassed337-83
House Vote 230 (1995)1995-03-14On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended HR531: Great Western Scenic Trail StudyPassed400-15
House Vote 229 (1995)1995-03-10On Passage HR956: Common Sense Legal Standards Reform ActPassed265-161
House Vote 228 (1995)1995-03-10On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR956: Common Sense Legal Standards Reform ActFailed195-231
House Vote 227 (1995)1995-03-10On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR A 5-YEAR SUNSET ON PROVISIONS, UNLESS THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS NOT LATER THAN 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SUNSET DATE THAT INSURANCE RATES FOR LIABILITIES AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS HAVE DECLINED BY NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT AFTER ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGES IN THE CPI, OR THEY HAVE NOT DECLINED BY SUCH A PERCENTAGE BECAUSE OF EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE DETAILED.)Failed175-249

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