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#214
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Jul 21, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4112
(H.R. 4112)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (90-9)
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90–9
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#213
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Jul 21, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4112
(H.R. 4112)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-16, 3/5 majority required)
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83–16
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#212
|
Jul 17, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3206 to S. 2168 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies…
(S. 2168)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3206 (An amendment increasing funding for activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration concerning science and technology, aeronautics, space transportation, and t…
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Motion to Table Agreed to (58-37)
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58–37
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#211
|
Jul 17, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3202 to S. 2168 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies…
(S. 2168)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3202 (To amend the bill with respect to single family maximum mortgage amounts, and for other purposes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (69-27)
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69–27
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#210
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Jul 17, 1998 |
On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: Wellstone Amdt No. 3199)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3199 (To restore veterans tobacco-related benefits as in effect before the enactment of the Transportaion Equity Act for the 21st Century.)
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Motion Rejected (54-40, 3/5 majority required)
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54–40
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#209
|
Jul 16, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4101
(H.R. 4101)
A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (97-2)
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97–2
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#208
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Jul 16, 1998 |
On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: Harkin Amdt No 3193)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3193 (To provide for the conduct of anti-tobacco activities by the Food and Drug Administration.)
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Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
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49–50
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#207
|
Jul 16, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3175 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3175 (To provide funding for the Food Safety Initiative with an offset.)
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Amendment Agreed to (65-34)
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65–34
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#206
|
Jul 16, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3172 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3172 (To express the sense of the Senate concerning appropriate actions to be taken to alleviate the economic effect of low commodity prices.)
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Amendment Agreed to (71-28)
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71–28
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#205
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3161 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3161 (To ensure the continued viability of livestock producers and the livestock industry in the United States.)
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Motion to Table Failed (49-49)
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49–49
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#204
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3160 to S.Amdt. 3158 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related A…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3160 (To exclude the application of the amendment to certain countries.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (30-67)
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30–67
|
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#203
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3158 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3158 (To exempt agricultural products, medicines and medical equipment from U.S. economic sanctions.)
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Motion to Table Failed (38-60)
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38–60
|
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#202
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3157 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3157 (To eliminate funding for the market access program for fiscal year 1999.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (70-29)
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70–29
|
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#201
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3156 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3156 (To provide a framework for consideration by the legislative and executive branches of unilateral economic sanctions in order to ensure coordination of United States policy wit…
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Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
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53–46
|
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#200
|
Jul 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3146 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3146 (To provide a safety net for farmers and consumers.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-43)
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56–43
|
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#199
|
Jul 14, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3127 to S. 2159 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
(S. 2159)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3127 (To express the sense of the Senate that emergency action is necessary to respond to the economic hardships facing agricultural producers and their communities.)
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Amendment Agreed to (99-0)
|
99–0
|
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#198
|
Jul 14, 1998 |
On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: daschle amdt no. 2729)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2729 (Language identical to text of amendment No. 2714.)
|
Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required)
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43–55
|
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#197
|
Jul 13, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 2271
(S. 2271)
A bill to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges, secured by the United States Constitution, have been deprived by final actions of Federal…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–42
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#196
|
Jul 10, 1998 |
On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 107
(S.Con.Res. 107)
A concurrent resolution affirming U.S. commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act.
|
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (92-0)
|
92–0
|
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#195
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (96-1)
|
96–1
|
|
#194
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3118 to S. 1882 (Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Community Scholarship Mobilization Act Education of the Deaf …
(S. 1882)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3118 (To reduce student loan fees, and for other purposes.)
|
Amendment Rejected (41-56)
|
41–56
|
|
#193
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3116 to S. 1882 (Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Community Scholarship Mobilization Act Education of the Deaf …
(S. 1882)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3116 (To ensure that secondary school teachers are sufficiently prepared during their pre-service training to have sufficient academic knowledge to be able to help their students re…
|
Amendment Rejected (23-74)
|
23–74
|
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#192
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3119 to S. 1882 (Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Community Scholarship Mobilization Act Education of the Deaf …
(S. 1882)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3119 (To provide for market-based determinations of lender returns.)
|
Amendment Rejected (39-58)
|
39–58
|
|
#191
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3111 to S. 1882 (Higher Education Amendments of 1998 Community Scholarship Mobilization Act Education of the Deaf …
(S. 1882)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3111 (To expand the educational opportunities for welfare recipients.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (56-42)
|
56–42
|
|
#190
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2282
(S. 2282)
A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (98-0)
|
98–0
|
|
#189
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2676
(H.R. 2676)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (96-2)
|
96–2
|
|
#188
|
Jul 9, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3064 to S. 648 (Product Liability Reform Act of 1997)
(S. 648)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3064 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
51–47
|
|
#187
|
Jul 8, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table H.R. 2676
(H.R. 2676)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48)
|
50–48
|
|
#186
|
Jul 8, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table H.R. 2676
(H.R. 2676)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (76-22)
|
76–22
|
|
#185
|
Jul 7, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3062 to S. 2168 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appro…
(S. 2168)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3062 (To terminate the Space Station and provide additional funding for veterans and low-income housing.)
|
Amendment Rejected (33-66)
|
33–66
|
|
#184
|
Jul 7, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 648
(S. 648)
A bill to establish legal standards and procedures for product liability litigation, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (71-24, 3/5 majority required)
|
71–24
|
|
#183
|
Jun 26, 1998 |
On the Nomination PN503
(PN 503)
Victoria A. Roberts, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan vice George LaPlata, retired
|
Nomination Confirmed (85-0)
|
85–0
|
|
#182
|
Jun 26, 1998 |
On the Nomination PN744
(PN 744)
A. Howard Matz, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California vice Harry L. Hupp, retired
|
Nomination Confirmed (85-0)
|
85–0
|
|
#181
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2057
(S. 2057)
An original bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of …
|
Bill Passed (88-4)
|
88–4
|
|
#180
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3011 to S.Amdt. 3010 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3011 (To require seperate training platoons and seperate housing for male and female basic trainees, and to ensure after-hours privacy for basic trainees.)
|
Amendment Rejected (39-53)
|
39–53
|
|
#179
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3012 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3012 (To limit the obligation of advance procurement funds for the F-22 fighter.)
|
Amendment Rejected (19-73)
|
19–73
|
|
#178
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2808 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2808 (To terminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System program of the Navy.)
|
Amendment Rejected (20-72)
|
20–72
|
|
#177
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3009 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3009 (Relating to the withdrawal of lands at the Juniper Butte Range, Idaho, for use by the Secretary of the Air Force.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (49-44)
|
49–44
|
|
#176
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2794 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2794 (To repeal the restiction on use of Department of Defense facilities for abortions.)
|
Amendment Rejected (44-49)
|
44–49
|
|
#175
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2982 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2982 (To authorize a transfer of funds from the Department of Defense to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care.)
|
Amendment Rejected (38-55)
|
38–55
|
|
#174
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2981 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2981 (To modify the restrictions on the general authority of the Department of Defense regarding the closure and realignment of military installations, to express the sense of the C…
|
Amendment Agreed to (48-45)
|
48–45
|
|
#173
|
Jun 25, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2902 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2902 (To provide with an offset, $270,000,000 for the Child Development Program of the Department of Defense.)
|
Amendment Rejected (18-74)
|
18–74
|
|
#172
|
Jun 24, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2979 to S.Amdt. 2978 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2979 (To require a moratorium on changes to gender related policies and practices.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (56-37)
|
56–37
|
|
#171
|
Jun 24, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2912 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2912 (To limit the use of funds to support the continued deployment of ground combat forces of the Armed Forces of the United States in Bosnia and Herzegovina pending a vote of Cong…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (65-31)
|
65–31
|
|
#170
|
Jun 24, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2975 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2975 (To express the sense of Congress regarding continued participation of United States forces in operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (90-5)
|
90–5
|
|
#169
|
Jun 24, 1998 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2646
(H.R. 2646)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-free expenditures from education individual retirement accounts for elementary and secondary school expenses, to increase the maximum an…
|
Conference Report Agreed to (59-36)
|
59–36
|
|
#168
|
Jun 23, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2737 to S.Amdt. 2736 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2737 (Condemning Human Rights abuses in the People's Republic of China.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (0-96)
|
0–96
|
|
#167
|
Jun 23, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2737 to S.Amdt. 2736 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2737 (Condemning Human Rights abuses in the People's Republic of China.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (14-82)
|
14–82
|
|
#166
|
Jun 22, 1998 |
On the Nomination PN19
(PN 19)
Susan Oki Mollway, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii vice Harold M. Fong, deceased
|
Nomination Confirmed (56-34)
|
56–34
|
|
#165
|
Jun 18, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2138
(S. 2138)
An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (98-1)
|
98–1
|
|
#164
|
Jun 18, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S. 2138
(S. 2138)
An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (54-44)
|
54–44
|
|
#163
|
Jun 18, 1998 |
On the Motion for Attendance S. 2138
(S. 2138)
An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
|
Motion for Attendance Agreed to (96-2)
|
96–2
|
|
#162
|
Jun 17, 1998 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA RE: S.1415)
(S. 1415)
A bill to reform and restructure the processes by which tobacco products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed, to prevent the use of tobacco products by minors, to redress the adverse health e…
|
Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–46
|
|
#161
|
Jun 17, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1415
(S. 1415)
A bill to reform and restructure the processes by which tobacco products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed, to prevent the use of tobacco products by minors, to redress the adverse health e…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
57–42
|
|
#160
|
Jun 16, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2705 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2705 (To limit attorneys' fees.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (49-48)
|
49–48
|
|
#159
|
Jun 15, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2702 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2702 (To disallow tax deductions for advertising, promotional, and marketing expenses relating to tobacco product use unless certain requirements are met.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (47-47)
|
47–47
|
|
#158
|
Jun 11, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2701 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2701 (To limit attorneys' fees.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (50-45)
|
50–45
|
|
#157
|
Jun 11, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2689 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2689 (To clarify Commmerce Committee intent regarding state strings.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (33-66)
|
33–66
|
|
#156
|
Jun 11, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1415
(S. 1415)
A bill to reform and restructure the processes by which tobacco products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed, to prevent the use of tobacco products by minors, to redress the adverse health e…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required)
|
43–56
|
|
#155
|
Jun 10, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2688 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2688 (To provide a deduction for two-earner married couples, to allow self employed individuals a 100-percent deduction for health insurance costs, and for other purposes.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-43)
|
55–43
|
|
#154
|
Jun 10, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2686 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2686 (To eliminate the marriage penalty reflected in the standard deduction, to ensure the earned income credit takes into account the elimination of such penalty, and to provide a …
|
Motion to Table Failed (48-50)
|
48–50
|
|
#153
|
Jun 10, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1415
(S. 1415)
A bill to reform and restructure the processes by which tobacco products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed, to prevent the use of tobacco products by minors, to redress the adverse health e…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required)
|
43–55
|
|
#152
|
Jun 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2634 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2634 (To stop illegal drugs from entering the United States, to provide additional resources to combat illegal drugs, and to establish disincentives for teenagers to use illegal dru…
|
Amendment Rejected (45-53)
|
45–53
|
|
#151
|
Jun 9, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2451 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2451 (To stop illegal drugs from entering the United States, to provide additional resources to combat illegal drugs, and to establish disincentives for teenagers to use illegal dru…
|
Amendment Agreed to (52-46)
|
52–46
|
|
#150
|
Jun 9, 1998 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1415
(S. 1415)
A bill to reform and restructure the processes by which tobacco products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed, to prevent the use of tobacco products by minors, to redress the adverse health e…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (42-56, 3/5 majority required)
|
42–56
|
|
#149
|
Jun 4, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2438 to S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2438 (To provide a substitute for provisions relating to reductions in underage tobacco usage.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (29-66)
|
29–66
|
|
#148
|
Jun 2, 1998 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 1270
(H.R. 1270)
A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
|
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (56-39, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–39
|
|
#147
|
May 22, 1998 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2400
(H.R. 2400)
A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (88-5)
|
88–5
|
|
#146
|
May 22, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2709
(H.R. 2709)
A bill to impose certain sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iran's efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles.
|
Bill Passed (90-4)
|
90–4
|
|
#145
|
May 21, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2433 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2433 (To modify provisions relating to civil liability for tobacco manufacturers.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (37-61)
|
37–61
|
|
#144
|
May 20, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2422 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2422 (To modify provisions relating to industry payments.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-40)
|
58–40
|
|
#143
|
May 20, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2427 to S.Amdt. 2422 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2427 (To strike provisions relating to consumer taxes.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (72-26)
|
72–26
|
|
#142
|
May 19, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2421 to S. 1415 (Universal Tobacco Settlement Act)
(S. 1415)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2421 (To limit attorneys' fees.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-39)
|
58–39
|
|
#141
|
May 18, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1723
(S. 1723)
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assist the United States to remain competitive by increasing the access of the United States firms and institutions of higher education to skill…
|
Bill Passed (78-20)
|
78–20
|
|
#140
|
May 18, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2416 to S. 1723 (American Competitiveness Act)
(S. 1723)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2416 (To repeal the Immigrant Investor Program.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (74-24)
|
74–24
|
|
#139
|
May 18, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2417 to S. 1723 (American Competitiveness Act)
(S. 1723)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2417 (To ensure that employers recruit qualified United States workers first, before applying for foreign workers under the H-1B visa program.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (59-39)
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59–39
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#138
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May 18, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2418 to S. 1723 (American Competitiveness Act)
(S. 1723)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2418 (To ensure that participating employers cannot lay off United States workers and replace them with temporary foreign workers under the H-1B visa program.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (60-38)
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60–38
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#137
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May 14, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2037
(S. 2037)
An original bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to implement the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, to provide limitations on copyright liability relating …
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Bill Passed (99-0)
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99–0
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#136
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May 14, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2387 to S. 2057 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999)
(S. 2057)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2387 (Relating to commercial activities in the United States of the People's Liberation Army and other Communist Chinese military companies.)
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Motion to Table Failed (24-76)
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24–76
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#135
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May 13, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1260
(S. 1260)
A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (79-21)
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79–21
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#134
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May 13, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2396 to S. 1260 (Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998)
(S. 1260)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2396 (To make amendments with respect to the definition of a class action, and for other purposes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (72-27)
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72–27
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#133
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May 13, 1998 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2395 to S. 1260 (Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998)
(S. 1260)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2395 (To provide that the appropriate State statute of limitations shall apply to certain actions removed to Federal court.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (69-30)
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69–30
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#132
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May 13, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1244
(S. 1244)
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to protect certain charitable contributions, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (100-0)
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100–0
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#131
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May 13, 1998 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1873
(S. 1873)
A bill to state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the United States against limited ballistic missile attack.
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Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (59-41, 3/5 majority required)
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59–41
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#130
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May 12, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1618
(S. 1618)
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the protection of consumers against "slamming" by telecommunications carriers, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (99-0)
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99–0
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#129
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May 12, 1998 |
On the Conference Report S. 1150
(S. 1150)
An original bill to ensure that federally funded agricultural research, extension, and education address high-priority concerns with national or multistate significance, to reform, extend, and elimin…
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Conference Report Agreed to (92-8)
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92–8
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#128
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May 12, 1998 |
On the Motion to Recommit S. 1150
(S. 1150)
An original bill to ensure that federally funded agricultural research, extension, and education address high-priority concerns with national or multistate significance, to reform, extend, and elimin…
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Motion to Recommit Rejected (23-77)
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23–77
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#127
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May 12, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1273
(H.R. 1273)
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (99-0)
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99–0
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#126
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May 7, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2676
(H.R. 2676)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (97-0)
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97–0
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#125
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May 7, 1998 |
On the Motion (Motion to waive CBA RE: Coverdell amdt. No.2353)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2353 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of random audits, and for other purposes.)
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Motion Rejected (37-60, 3/5 majority required)
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37–60
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#124
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May 7, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 to H.R. 2676 (Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998)
(H.R. 2676)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 (To strike the Secretary of the Treasury from the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.)
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Amendment Rejected (40-59)
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40–59
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#123
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May 7, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 2676 (Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998)
(H.R. 2676)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 (To strike the representative of Internal Revenue Service employees from the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.)
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Amendment Rejected (35-64)
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35–64
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#122
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May 7, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2356 to H.R. 2676 (Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998)
(H.R. 2676)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2356 (Striking the exemptions from criminal conflict laws for board member from employee organization.)
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Amendment Rejected (42-57)
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42–57
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#121
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May 6, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2341 to H.R. 2676 (Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998)
(H.R. 2676)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2341 (To strike the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board and establish a full-time Board of Governors for the Internal Revenue Service.)
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Amendment Rejected (25-74)
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25–74
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#120
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May 6, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2339 to H.R. 2676 (Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998)
(H.R. 2676)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2339 (To ensure compliance with Federal budget requirements.)
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Amendment Agreed to (56-42)
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56–42
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#119
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May 5, 1998 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1385
(H.R. 1385)
A bill to consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (91-7)
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91–7
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#118
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Apr 30, 1998 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 3579
(H.R. 3579)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
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Conference Report Agreed to (88-11)
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88–11
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#117
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Apr 30, 1998 |
On the Resolution of Ratification Treaty Doc. 105-36
(Treaty Doc. 105-36)
Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. These protocols were opened for signature at Brussels on December 16, 1997, and signed on b…
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Resolution of Ratification Agreed to (80-19, 2/3 majority required)
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80–19
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#116
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Apr 30, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2328 to Treaty Doc. 105-36
(Treaty Doc. 105-36)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2328 (To condition United States ratification of the protocols on specific legislative action for the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina as…
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Amendment Rejected (16-83)
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16–83
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#115
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Apr 30, 1998 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2324 to Treaty Doc. 105-36
(Treaty Doc. 105-36)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2324 (To require a certification of United States policy not to support further enlargement of NATO (other than Poland, Hungary, or the Czech Republic) until revision of the Strateg…
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Amendment Rejected (23-76)
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23–76
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