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House Vote 226 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THAT LIMITS THE MAXIMUM AWARD OF NONECONOMIC DAMAGES IN HEALTH CARE LIABILITY ACTIONS TO $250,000.)Agreed to247-171
House Vote 225 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY (IN WHICH ANY OF THE DEFENDANTS CAN BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE ENTIRE AMOUNT) FOR NONECONOMIC LOSSES IN ALL CIVIL LAWSUITS THAT INVOLVE INTERSTATE COMMERCE.)Agreed to263-164
House Vote 224 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT, IF PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF MORE THAN $250,000 ARE AWARDED IN A CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION, 75 PERCENT OF THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WOULD BE AWARDED TO THE TREASURY OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE ACTION WAS BROUGHT.)Failed162-265
House Vote 223 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE REJECTED THE FURSE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A CAP ON PUNITIVE DAMAGES.)Failed155-272
House Vote 222 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE "CLEAR AND CONVINCING" BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED IN PROVING THAT PUNITIVE DAMAGES SHOULD BE AWARDED.)Failed150-278
House Vote 221 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ANY PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTION FOR INJURY SUSTAINED IN THE UNITED STATES AND THAT RELATES TO THE PURCHASE OR USE OF A PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES BY A FOREIGN MANUFACTURER BE HEARD BY A FEDERAL COURT AND THAT SUCH COURT SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER THE MANUFACTURER.)Agreed to258-166
House Vote 220 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ALL RECORDS IN PRODUCT LIABILITY CASES, EXCEPT UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.)Failed184-243
House Vote 219 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Amendment HR956: H.R.956 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- PRODUCT LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT OF 1995 BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT ELIMINATES JOINT LIABILITY FOR NONECONOMIC LOSS IN PRODUCT LIABILITY SUITS; AND TO CHANGE THE CAP ON PUNITIVE DAMAGES TO $250,000 OR THREE TIMES THE ECONOMIC AND NONECONOMIC DAMAGES AWARDED, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.)Failed179-247
House Vote 218 (1995)1995-03-09On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES109: Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 956; Common Sense Product Product Liability Reform Act of 1995Passed247-181
House Vote 217 (1995)1995-03-09On Ordering the Previous Question HRES109: Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 956; Common Sense Product Product Liability Reform Act of 1995Passed234-191
House Vote 216 (1995)1995-03-08On Passage HR1058: Securities Litigation Reform ActPassed325-99
House Vote 215 (1995)1995-03-08On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1058: Securities Litigation Reform ActFailed172-251
House Vote 214 (1995)1995-03-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MANTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE THE "LOSER PAYS" REQUIREMENTS WITH PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE LOSING PARTY TO PAY THE LEGAL COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE LOSING PARTY'S CASE WAS BROUGHT FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE, IS UNWARRANTED, OR LACKS EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT, UNLESS THE COURT DETERMINES THE LOSING PARTY WAS PRINCIPALLY RESPONSIBLE.)Failed167-254
House Vote 213 (1995)1995-03-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE PROVISIONS FOR PREVENTION OF "FISHING EXPEDITION" LAWSUITS THAT REQUIRE THE CLAIMANT TO SPECIFY IN HIS INITIAL COMPLAINT EACH STATEMENT OR OMISSION ALLEGED TO BE MISLEADING AND ESTABLISH A SUMMARY PROCEDURE FOR DISMISSING FLAWED PLEADINGS AND GRANTING STAYS OF DISCOVERY IN THE INTERIM.)Failed168-255
House Vote 212 (1995)1995-03-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CONTINUE FILING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUITS UNDER EXISTING LAWS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)Failed179-248
House Vote 211 (1995)1995-03-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SECURITIES FRAUD CASES INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS.)Failed162-261
House Vote 210 (1995)1995-03-08On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA SUBSTITUTE TO THE ESHOO AMENDMENT THAT MODIFIES THE DEFINITION OF "RECKLESSNESS" BY STRIKING THE EXCLUSION OF GENUINE FORGETFULNESS AND INSERTING LANGUAGE THAT PROVIDES INSTEAD THAT A SITUATION IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL DELIBERATELY REFRAINS FROM TAKING STEPS TO DISCOVER WHETHER ONE'S STATEMENTS ARE FALSE OR MISLEADING CONSTITUTES RECKLESSNESS, BUT IF THE FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE WAS NOT DELIBERATE, SUCH CONDUCT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE RECKLESS.)Agreed to252-173
House Vote 209 (1995)1995-03-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1058: H.R.1058 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE RICO STATUTE, WHICH PROVIDES FOR TREBLE DAMAGES IN CASES WHERE PATTERNS OF VIOLATIONS EXIST IN ANY CIVIL CASE INVOLVING SECURITIES FRAUD.)Agreed to292-124
House Vote 208 (1995)1995-03-07On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES105: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1058; Securities Litigation Reform ActPassed257-155
House Vote 207 (1995)1995-03-07On Passage HR988: Attorney Accountability Act of 1995Passed232-193
House Vote 206 (1995)1995-03-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE "LOSER PAYS" PROVISIONS TO CASES BROUGHT AGAINST SMALL BUSINESSES AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT.)Failed177-244
House Vote 205 (1995)1995-03-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT CIVIL RIGHTS CASES FROM THE MANDATORY SANCTIONS ON ATTORNEYS FOR MAKING FRIVOLOUS ARGUMENTS.)Failed194-229
House Vote 204 (1995)1995-03-07On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FROM 100 PERCENT TO 25 PERCENT THE PREVAILING PARTY'S COST AND LEGAL FEE REQUIREMENT UNDER THE "LOSER PAYS" PROVISION; AND TO INCREASE THE PORTION OF LIABILITY THE COURT MAY INCREASE THE REIMBURSEMENT ABOVE 25 PERCENT IF IT CONSIDERS THE LOSER WAS UNREASONABLE IN REJECTING THE LAST OFFER.)Failed202-214
House Vote 203 (1995)1995-03-06On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT LIMITING THE CONTINGENCY FEES ATTORNEYS CAN RECEIVE (WHEN A QUALIFYING SETTLEMENT OFFER IS MADE AND ACCEPTED) TO THE LESSER OF THE PREVIOUSLY AGREED-TO HOURLY RATE FOR WORK PERFORMED PLUS EXPENSES OF 10 PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT OFFER; AND LIMITING THE CONTINGENCY FEES (WHEN A QUALIFYING SETTLEMENT OFFER IS MADE BUT REJECTED) TO THE TOTAL OF NO MORE THAN 33 PERCENT OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FINAL RECOVERY AND THE SETTLEMENT OFFER, THE PREVIOUSLY AGREED-TO HOURLY RATE FOR WORK PERFORMED, AND THE ATTORNEY'S ACTUAL EXPENSES.)Failed71-347
House Vote 202 (1995)1995-03-06On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCHALE AMENDMENT ADDING LANGUAGE PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE LEGAL DETERMINATION OF A FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINT AND PROVIDING THAT, IF A DEFENDANT MAKES A MOTION TO DISMISS A SUIT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT, AND THE COURT FINDS IT TO BE FRIVOLOUS, THE COURT MUST DISMISS THE CLAIM AND AWARD COUNSEL FEES AND LEGAL COSTS TO THE DEFENDANT.)Failed115-306
House Vote 201 (1995)1995-03-06On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BERMAN AMENDMENT TO THE MCHALE AMENDMENT STRIKING PROVISIONS REGARDING THE AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES IN FEDERAL CIVIL DIVERSITY LITIGATION AFTER AN ORDER OF SETTLEMENT.)Failed186-235
House Vote 200 (1995)1995-03-06On Agreeing to the Amendment HR988: H.R.988 BY MOORHEAD (R-CA) -- ATTORNEY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES PROVISIONS REGARDING PETITION FOR THE AWARD OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES IN CIVIL DIVERSITY LITIGATION AFTER AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.)Agreed to317-89
House Vote 199 (1995)1995-03-03On Passage HR9: Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act of 1995Passed277-141
House Vote 198 (1995)1995-03-03On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR9: Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act of 1995Failed180-239
House Vote 197 (1995)1995-03-03On Passage HR925: Private Property Protection Act of 1995Passed277-148
House Vote 196 (1995)1995-03-03On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION REQUIRING COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO COME OUT OF THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY'S APPROPRIATION FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR.)Failed127-299
House Vote 195 (1995)1995-03-03On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT INCREASES THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE OF ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM 10 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT.)Agreed to338-83
House Vote 194 (1995)1995-03-03On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINETA AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FROM 10 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE OF THE ENTIRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY.)Failed173-252
House Vote 193 (1995)1995-03-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WYDEN AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT ANY ACTIVITY LIKELY TO DIMINISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ANY PRIVATE HOMES AND CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "PRIVATE HOME". .)Failed165-260
House Vote 192 (1995)1995-03-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GOSS AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FROM A 10 PERCENT TO A 30 PERCENT LOSS IN PROPERTY VALUE.)Failed210-211
House Vote 191 (1995)1995-03-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: (HOUSE REJECTED THE PORTER AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT COMPENSATION NOT BE PAID TO ANY FEDERAL AGENCY THAT HAS PERFORMED A PRIVATE PROPERTY IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE PARTICULAR REGULATION OR OTHER AGENCY ACTION.)Failed186-241
House Vote 190 (1995)1995-03-02On Agreeing to the Amendment HR925: H.R.925 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT TO THE CANADY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE REQUIRING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PURCHASE THE PORTION OF A PROPERTY AFFECTED BY AN AGENCY ACTION, AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, IF THE LOSS IN VALUE EXCEEDS 50 PERCENT AND THE OWNER SO REQUESTS; AND LIMITING THE SCOPE OF THE BILL'S COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS.)Agreed to301-128
House Vote 189 (1995)1995-03-02On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES101: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 925; Private Property Protection Act of 1995Passed271-151
House Vote 188 (1995)1995-03-01On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES80: Requesting the President to submit information to the House of Representatives concerning the Mexican currency crisisPassed407-21
House Vote 187 (1995)1995-03-01On Passage HR926: Regulatory Reform and Relief ActPassed415-15
House Vote 186 (1995)1995-03-01On Agreeing to the Amendment HR926: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRES THAT ALL CONTACTS TO AN AGENCY REGARDING RULEMAKING BE DESCRIBED, RECORDED, AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.)Agreed to406-23
House Vote 185 (1995)1995-03-01On Agreeing to the Amendment HR926: (HOUSE REJECTED THE REED AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS PROVISIONS THAT SOUGHT TO DEFINE "MAJOR RULE" AS A RULE THAT WAS LIKELY TO RESULT IN AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AT LEAST $100 MILLION ANNUALLY.)Failed159-266
House Vote 184 (1995)1995-03-01On Agreeing to the Amendment HR926: H.R.926 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- REGULATORY REFORM AND RELIEF ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE EWING AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS THE FILING DEADLINE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW FROM 180 DAYS TO ONE YEAR.)Agreed to420-5
House Vote 183 (1995)1995-02-28On Passage HR1022: Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActPassed286-141
House Vote 182 (1995)1995-02-28On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR1022: Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActFailed174-250
House Vote 181 (1995)1995-02-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1022: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT TO THE WALKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE EXCEPTIONS IN WHICH THE COVERAGE OF THIS LEGISLATION WOULD NOT APPLY.)Failed157-263
House Vote 180 (1995)1995-02-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1022: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SET FORTH NEW RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR DECISION CRITERIA.)Failed181-238
House Vote 179 (1995)1995-02-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1022: (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTON OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A PETITION PROCESS UNDER WHICH AFFECTED BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER PARTIES COULD PETITION FEDERAL AGENCIES TO REVIEW AND REVISE EXISTING REGULATIONS OR PROGRAMS AFFECTING HUMAN HEALTH, SAFETY, OR THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH HAVE COMPLIANCE COSTS EXCEEDING $25 MILLION.)Failed206-220
House Vote 178 (1995)1995-02-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1022: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE PEER REVIEW GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PEER REVIEW PROGRAM.)Failed177-247
House Vote 177 (1995)1995-02-28On Agreeing to the Amendment HR1022: (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CHANGE PROVISIONS REGARDING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY ACTIONS.)Failed192-231
House Vote 176 (1995)1995-02-27On agreeing to the Substitute Amendment HR1022: H.R.1022 BY WALKER (R-PA) -- RISK ASSESSMENT AND COST-BENEFIT ACT OF 1995 RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNICATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE MAJOR FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES (EXCEPT THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION) TO SET REGULATORY PRIORITIES, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW, BASED ON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RISKS INVOLVED AND THE AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES; REQUIRE AFFECTED AGENCIES TO CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES FOR MAJOR RULES, DEFINING A MAJOR RULE AS ONE WITH COSTS OF $100 MILLION; PREVENT PROVISIONS TO SUPERSEDE EXISTING HEALTH, SAFETY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; REQUIRE THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND REPORT TO CONGRESS ON EACH AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS; SPECIFY THAT NO NEW RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW BE CREATED AND THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES WOULD NOT INVALIDATE ANY RULE; PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THE PROVISIONS CREATE AN OBLIGATION OR BURDEN ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AND REQUIRE THAT AGENCIES PROVIDE FOR INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW OF RISK ASSESSMENTS USED FOR MAJOR REGULATIONS, BUT THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BE BARRED FROM SERVING ON PEER REVIEW PANELS.)Failed174-246
House Vote 175 (1995)1995-02-27On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES96: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1022, Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit ActPassed253-165
House Vote 174 (1995)1995-02-24On Passage HR450: Regulatory Transition Act of 1995Passed276-146
House Vote 173 (1995)1995-02-24On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR450: Regulatory Transition Act of 1995Failed172-250
House Vote 172 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM ANY RULEMAKING ACTIONS BY THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THE SHEEP PROMOTION, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ACT OF 1994.)Failed168-253
House Vote 171 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE FATTAH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM ANY RULEMAKING ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT.)Failed168-254
House Vote 170 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO THE MORATORIUM TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUBSTANTIVE RULES, INTERPRETATIVE RULES, STATEMENT OF AGENCY POLICY, OR NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING.)Failed145-271
House Vote 169 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE GENE GREEN OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM THE MORATORIUM A REGULATION PROVIDING CLARIFICATIONS SOUGHT BY EMPLOYERS TO REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.)Failed177-241
House Vote 168 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT RULEMAKING ACTIONS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT SAFETY, NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL, AND MINE SAFETY FROM THE MORATORIUM.)Failed194-228
House Vote 167 (1995)1995-02-24On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TATE AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS FOR SIX MONTHS BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED PERIOD THE REGULATORY MORATORIUM FOR REGULATIONS AFFECTING BUSINESSES WITH 100 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES.)Agreed to370-45
House Vote 166 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HAYES AMENDMENT THAT EXCLUDES FROM ANY RULEMAKING MORATORIUM ANY REGULATORY PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH OR CONDUCT A RECREATIONAL OR SUBSISTENCE ACTIVITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND CAMPING.)Agreed to383-34
House Vote 165 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amended HR450: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NORTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT, THAT EXCLUDES FROM ANY RULEMAKING MORATORIUM ON REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIONS THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY STATUTORY RIGHT THAT PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDICAPPED OR DISABILITY STATUS.)Agreed to405-0
House Vote 164 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT FROM THE MORATORIUM THE FOLLOWING SIX "COMMON SENSE" RULES; PUBLISHED BY THE FEC ON FEBRUARY 9, 1995, GOVERNING PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS; PUBLISHED BY THE INS ON DECEMBER 5, 1994, TO IMPROVE PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSING OF ASYLUM REQUESTS; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON DECEMBER 21, 1994, TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE FOR THE ELDERLY FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 26, 1995, TO ELIMINATE DRUGS FROM FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 12, 1995, TO DESIGNATE URBAN EMPOWERMENT ZONES; PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 3, 1995, TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO VETERANS AFFLICTED WITH GULF WAR SYNDROME; ISSUED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT REQUIRES CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTERS TO REGISTER WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS PART OF A NATION-WIDE DATABASE; AND PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 21, 1994, BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ESTABLISHING A HUNTING SEASON FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS.)Failed181-242
House Vote 163 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUBSTANTIVE RULES, INTERPRETATIVE RULES, STATEMENTS OF AGENCY POLICY, OR NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING.)Failed167-259
House Vote 162 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS FROM THE MORATORIUM REGULATORY AIDS THAT PROMOTE BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS IN THE AREAS OF TEXTILE IMPORTS; CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION; TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST CHINA; FCC'S TRANSFER OF SPECTRUM; PERSONAL COMMUNCATIONS SERVICES LICENSES; WIDE-AREA SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO LICENSES; AND IMPROVED TRADING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL EXCHANGES.)Agreed to235-189
House Vote 161 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Amendment HR450: (HOUSE REJECTED THE SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT REGULATORY RULEMAKING ACTIONS AGENCIES MAKE RELATING TO FOOD AND WATER SAFETY, MEAT AND POULTRY, DRINKING WATER SAFETY, AND THE REGULATION OF IMPORTED FOOD IN LEAD CANS.)Failed177-249
House Vote 160 (1995)1995-02-23On agreeing to the amendments en bloc HR450: H.R.450 BY DELAY (R-TX) -- REGULATORY TRANSITION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE THE MORATORIUM PROSPECTIVE EFFECTIVE ONLY REGARDING REGULATIONS ISSUED AFTER THE BILL'S ENACTMENT; AND SPECIFIES THAT NO PROVISION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE OR REQUIRE ANY ACTION THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW.)Failed155-271
House Vote 159 (1995)1995-02-23On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES93: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 450; Regulatory Transition Act of 1995Passed252-175
House Vote 158 (1995)1995-02-23On Approving the Journal (HOUSE APPROVED THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995.)Passed344-61
House Vote 157 (1995)1995-02-22On Passage HR830: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995Passed418-0
House Vote 156 (1995)1995-02-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR830: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO "SUNSET" THE MEASURE AFTER FIVE YEARS.)Failed156-265
House Vote 155 (1995)1995-02-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR830: H.R.830 BY CLINGER (R-PA) -- PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO OMIT PROVISIONS AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "COLLECTION OF INFORMATION" AND "THE DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES OR THE PUBLIC OF INFORMATION", EFFECTIVELY PRESERVING THE 1990 SUPREME COURT DECISION REGARDING OMB'S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.)Failed170-254
House Vote 154 (1995)1995-02-22On Passage HR889: Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsPassed262-165
House Vote 153 (1995)1995-02-22On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR889: Emergency Defense Supplemental AppropriationsFailed163-264
House Vote 152 (1995)1995-02-22On Agreeing to the Amendment HR889: H.R.889 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROVISION MEXICAN DEBT DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 (PUB. L. 104-6, APPROVED 4/10/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THE $2.5 BILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION, RESCIND $2.2 BILLION IN PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED DEFENSE FUNDS, AND REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO MAKE THOSE CUTS ACCORDING TO THE SECRETARY'S OWN DETERMINATION OF THE LOWEST PRIORITY DEFENSE PROGRAMS, WHILE PROVIDING FOR 30 DAYS NOTICE BY THE SECRETARY TO, BUT NOT APPROVAL OF, THE CONGRESS FOR SUCH CUTS.)Failed167-260
House Vote 151 (1995)1995-02-22On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES92: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 889; Emergency Supplemental AppropriationsPassed282-144
House Vote 150 (1995)1995-02-21On Passage HR831: Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedPassed381-44
House Vote 149 (1995)1995-02-21On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR831: Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedFailed180-245
House Vote 148 (1995)1995-02-21On Agreeing to the Amendment HR831: H.R.831 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-7, APPROVED 4/11/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE; NARROW THE TAX PREFERENCE FOR SALES OF RADIO, TELEVISION AND CABLE COMPANIES TO MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS; PROVIDE A PHASED-IN TAX DEDUCTION BEGINNING IN 1996 FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE EMPLOYERS DO NOT SUBSIDIZE THEIR HEALTH CARE; ENACT PROVISIONS TO TAX CERTAIN ASSETS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO RENOUNCE THEIR U.S. CITIZENSHIP; TIGHTEN THE LIMITATION OF THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) ON PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME; AND MAKE PEOPLE WITH DIVIDEND AND INTEREST INCOME OF $2,500 A YEAR INELIGIBLE FOR THE EITC.)Failed191-234
House Vote 147 (1995)1995-02-21On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES88: Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedPassed229-188
House Vote 146 (1995)1995-02-21On Ordering the Previous Question HRES88: Providing for consideration of H.R. 831; Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-EmployedPassed230-191
House Vote 145 (1995)1995-02-16On Passage HR7: National Security Revitalization ActPassed241-181
House Vote 144 (1995)1995-02-16On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR7: National Security Revitalization ActFailed197-225
House Vote 143 (1995)1995-02-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRICELLI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION MAKING THE NATO PARTICIPATION PROGRAM MANDATORY.)Failed191-232
House Vote 142 (1995)1995-02-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE REJECTED THE LEACH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REAFFIRM CONGRESS' POWER TO DECLARE WAR AND THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF; AND TO STRIKE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT A MEMORANDUM ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PLACING UNITED STATES TROOPS UNDER FOREIGN COMMAND.)Failed158-267
House Vote 141 (1995)1995-02-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HARMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ABOLISH THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON REVITALIZATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY.)Failed207-211
House Vote 140 (1995)1995-02-16On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.)Agreed to211-180
House Vote 139 (1995)1995-02-15On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amended HR7: (HOUSE REJECTED THE MONTGOMERY SUBSTITUTE TO THE SKELTON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE AMOUNT OBLIGATED FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT MADE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CERTIFIES TO THE CONGRESS THAT THE ARMED FORCES ARE PROPERLY SIZED, EQUIPPED, HOUSED, AND STRUCTURED AND ARE READY TO CARRY OUT ASSIGNED MISSIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY.)Failed203-225
House Vote 138 (1995)1995-02-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SKELTON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT OF THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS MAY EXCEED THE AMOUNT MADE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL MISSILE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995.)Agreed to221-204
House Vote 137 (1995)1995-02-15On agreeing to the Amendment as modified HR7: (HOUSE REJECTED THE EDWARDS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT SPACE-BASED INTERCEPTORS FROM BEING DEPLOYED AS ANY PART OF A NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.)Failed206-223
House Vote 136 (1995)1995-02-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES AS U.S. POLICY AN ORDER TO PRIORITY FOR MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS BY FIRST, ENSURING OPERATIONAL READINESS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND ACCOMPLISHING PROGRAMMED MODERNIZATION OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS; SECOND, UNDER SUCH MODERNIZATION, FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT AT THE EARLIEST DATE OF MORE EFFECTIVE THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE (TMD) SYSTEMS; AND, THIRD DEVELOPING AS SOON AS FUNDING IS AVAILABLE, A GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF DESTROYING BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.)Agreed to218-212
House Vote 135 (1995)1995-02-15On Agreeing to the Amendment HR7: H.R.7 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL SECURITY REVITALIZATION ACT NATO REVITALIZATION AND EXPANSION ACT OF 1995 (CONTRACT WITH AMERICA) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT NEGOTIATIONS BEARING UPON MISSILE DEFENSES AND/OR THE VIABILITY OF THE ABM TREATY SHOULD BE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE 104TH CONGRESS HAS HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW THIS ISSUE.)Agreed to320-110
House Vote 134 (1995)1995-02-15On Motion to Adjourn (HOUSE REJECTED THE VOLKMER MOTION TO ADJOURN.)Failed134-291
House Vote 133 (1995)1995-02-15On Agreeing to the Resolution HRES83: Providing for the consideration of H.R.7, National Security Revitalization ActPassed227-197
House Vote 132 (1995)1995-02-15On Ordering the Previous Question HRES83: Providing for the consideration of H.R.7, National Security Revitalization ActPassed229-199
House Vote 130 (1995)1995-02-15On Motion to Adjourn (HOUSE REJECTED THE WISE MOTION TO ADJOURN.)Failed150-261
House Vote 129 (1995)1995-02-14On Passage HR728: Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Act of 1995Passed238-192
House Vote 128 (1995)1995-02-14On Motion to Recommit with Instructions HR728: Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Act of 1995Failed184-247
House Vote 127 (1995)1995-02-14On Agreeing to the Committee Substitute as Amended HR728: (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)Agreed to237-193
House Vote 126 (1995)1995-02-14On Agreeing to the Amendment HR728: (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOKE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING THE ENHANCEMENT OF SECURITY MEASURES TO INCLUDE ANY FACILITIES OR SURROUNDINGS WHERE A THREAT TO LAW AND ORDER EXISTS.)Failed206-225

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