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#298
|
Nov 8, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2264
(H.R. 2264)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
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Conference Report Agreed to (91-4)
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91–4
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#297
|
Nov 7, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN255
(PN 255)
Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, U. S. Coast Guard, to be Commander, Atlantic Area, United States Coast Guard, with the grade of vice admiral while so serving
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Nomination Confirmed (93-6)
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93–6
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#296
|
Nov 6, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1119
(H.R. 1119)
An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to pre…
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Conference Report Agreed to (90-10)
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90–10
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#295
|
Nov 6, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN459
(PN 459)
Ronald Lee Gilman, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Nomination Confirmed (98-1)
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98–1
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#294
|
Nov 5, 1997 |
On the Motion to Proceed S. 1269
(S. 1269)
An original bill to establish objectives for negotiating and procedures for implementing certain trade agreements.
|
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (68-31)
|
68–31
|
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#293
|
Nov 5, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN328
(PN 328)
Stanley O. Roth, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State
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Nomination Confirmed (100-0)
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100–0
|
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#292
|
Nov 4, 1997 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1269
(S. 1269)
An original bill to establish objectives for negotiating and procedures for implementing certain trade agreements.
|
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31, 3/5 majority required)
|
69–31
|
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#291
|
Nov 4, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion 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…
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Cloture Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–44
|
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#290
|
Nov 3, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN351
(PN 351)
3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. Howard W. Dawson, Jr. and ending with Capt. Robert R. Percy III
|
Nomination Confirmed (92-0)
|
92–0
|
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#289
|
Oct 31, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1119
(H.R. 1119)
An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to pre…
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-2, 3/5 majority required)
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93–2
|
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#288
|
Oct 31, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion 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…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (56-41, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–41
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#287
|
Oct 30, 1997 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1292
(S. 1292)
A bill disapproving the cancellations transmitted by the President on October 6, 1997, regarding Public Law 105-45.
|
Bill Passed (69-30)
|
69–30
|
|
#286
|
Oct 30, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN455
(PN 455)
Charles J. Siragusa, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York
|
Nomination Confirmed (98-0)
|
98–0
|
|
#285
|
Oct 29, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table H.R. 1119
(H.R. 1119)
An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to pre…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (78-20)
|
78–20
|
|
#284
|
Oct 29, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN337
(PN 337)
William E. Kennard, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 1996
|
Nomination Confirmed (99-1)
|
99–1
|
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#283
|
Oct 28, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2107
(H.R. 2107)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (84-14)
|
84–14
|
|
#282
|
Oct 28, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–48
|
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#281
|
Oct 27, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN561
(PN 561)
Thomas S. Foley, of Washington, to be Ambassador to Japan
|
Nomination Confirmed (91-0)
|
91–0
|
|
#280
|
Oct 27, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN216
(PN 216)
Wyche Fowler, Jr., of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
|
Nomination Confirmed (90-0)
|
90–0
|
|
#279
|
Oct 27, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN511
(PN 511)
Algenon L. Marbley, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio vice John D. Holschuh, retired
|
Nomination Confirmed (91-0)
|
91–0
|
|
#278
|
Oct 24, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (43-49, 3/5 majority required)
|
43–49
|
|
#277
|
Oct 23, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–50
|
|
#276
|
Oct 23, 1997 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 97
(H.J.Res. 97)
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Joint Resolution Passed (100-0)
|
100–0
|
|
#275
|
Oct 23, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–52
|
|
#274
|
Oct 9, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1258 to S. 25 (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 1997)
(S. 25)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1258 (To guarantee that contributions to Federal political campaigns are voluntary.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
51–48
|
|
#273
|
Oct 9, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 25
(S. 25)
A bill to reform the financing of Federal elections.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–47
|
|
#272
|
Oct 8, 1997 |
On the Motion to Adjourn S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Motion to Adjourn Agreed to (54-45)
|
54–45
|
|
#271
|
Oct 8, 1997 |
On the Motion for Attendance S. 1173
(S. 1173)
A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
|
Motion for Attendance Agreed to (94-4)
|
94–4
|
|
#270
|
Oct 8, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 25
(S. 25)
A bill to reform the financing of Federal elections.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–47
|
|
#269
|
Oct 7, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1253 to S.Amdt. 1252 to S. 1156 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1156)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1253 (To provide relief to certain aliens who would otherwise be subject to removal from the United States.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (99-1)
|
99–1
|
|
#268
|
Oct 7, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1253 to S.Amdt. 1252 to S. 1156 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1156)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1253 (To provide relief to certain aliens who would otherwise be subject to removal from the United States.)
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (99-1, 3/5 majority required)
|
99–1
|
|
#267
|
Oct 7, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 25
(S. 25)
A bill to reform the financing of Federal elections.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–47
|
|
#266
|
Oct 7, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1258 to S. 25 (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 1997)
(S. 25)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1258 (To guarantee that contributions to Federal political campaigns are voluntary.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–48
|
|
#265
|
Oct 1, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1253 to S.Amdt. 1252 to S. 1156 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1156)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1253 (To provide relief to certain aliens who would otherwise be subject to removal from the United States.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (2-97)
|
2–97
|
|
#264
|
Oct 1, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2378
(H.R. 2378)
A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending Septemb…
|
Conference Report Agreed to (55-45)
|
55–45
|
|
#263
|
Sep 30, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1267 to S. 1156 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1156)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1267 (To prohibit alcoholic beverage advertisements on billboards, signs, posters, and other forms of advertising in certain publicly visible locations in the District of Columbia w…
|
Amendment Agreed to (69-27)
|
69–27
|
|
#262
|
Sep 30, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2203
(H.R. 2203)
A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (99-0)
|
99–0
|
|
#261
|
Sep 30, 1997 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 94
(H.J.Res. 94)
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Joint Resolution Passed (99-0)
|
99–0
|
|
#260
|
Sep 30, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1249 to S. 1156 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1156)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1249 (To provide scholarship assistance for District of Columbia elementary and secondary school students.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (58-41, 3/5 majority required)
|
58–41
|
|
#259
|
Sep 25, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN364
(PN 364)
Katharine Sweeney Hayden, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
|
Nomination Confirmed (97-0)
|
97–0
|
|
#258
|
Sep 25, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2266
(H.R. 2266)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (93-5)
|
93–5
|
|
#257
|
Sep 24, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2209
(H.R. 2209)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (90-10)
|
90–10
|
|
#256
|
Sep 24, 1997 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 830
(S. 830)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (98-2)
|
98–2
|
|
#255
|
Sep 23, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1130 to S. 830 (Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997)
(S. 830)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1130 (To provide a complete substitute.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (98-2)
|
98–2
|
|
#254
|
Sep 23, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1177 to S.Amdt. 1130 to S. 830 (Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997)
(S. 830)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1177 (To ensure that determinations of the Secretary with respect to the intended uses of a device are based on the proposed labeling only if such labeling is not false or misleadin…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (65-35)
|
65–35
|
|
#253
|
Sep 23, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1139 to S.Amdt. 1130 to S. 830 (Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997)
(S. 830)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1139 (To eliminate provisions relating to the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to track devices or to conduct postmarket surveillance of devices.)
|
Amendment Rejected (39-61)
|
39–61
|
|
#252
|
Sep 23, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1140 to S.Amdt. 1130 to S. 830 (Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997)
(S. 830)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1140 (To require that entities and individuals accredited to conduct reviews of device notifications be subject to the conflict of interest standards that apply to employees of the …
|
Amendment Rejected (40-59)
|
40–59
|
|
#251
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2107
(H.R. 2107)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (93-3)
|
93–3
|
|
#250
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1245 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1245 (To establish conditions for the transfer of rights and interests in the Stampede Mine Site in Alaska to the Secretary of the Interior.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (81-14)
|
81–14
|
|
#249
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On the Point of Order S.Amdt. 1224 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1224 (To ensure that Federal taxpayers receive a fair return for the extraction of locatable minerals on public domain land and that abandoned mines are reclaimed.)
|
Point of Order Sustained (59-39)
|
59–39
|
|
#248
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 (To provide additional funding for law enforcement activities of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to reduce gang violence.)
|
Amendment Rejected (34-64)
|
34–64
|
|
#247
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1196 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1196 (To authorize the President to implement the recently announced American Heritage Rivers Initiative subject to designation of qualified rivers by Act of Congress.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-42)
|
57–42
|
|
#246
|
Sep 18, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1186 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1186 (To provide for funding of the National Endowment for the Arts.)
|
Amendment Rejected (39-61)
|
39–61
|
|
#245
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1187 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1187 (To provide financial assistance to States to support the arts.)
|
Amendment Rejected (36-63)
|
36–63
|
|
#244
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1206 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1206 (To decrease funding for the NEA.)
|
Amendment Rejected (26-73)
|
26–73
|
|
#243
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Amdt. 1205 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1205 (To reduce funding for the Forest Service road construction and eliminate the purchaser credit program.)
|
Motion to Reconsider Rejected (49-51)
|
49–51
|
|
#242
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1205 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1205 (To reduce funding for the Forest Service road construction and eliminate the purchaser credit program.)
|
Amendment Rejected (49-51)
|
49–51
|
|
#241
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1188 to H.R. 2107 (Miccosukee Settlement Act of 1997)
(H.R. 2107)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1188 (To eliminate funding for programs and activities carried out by the National Endowment for the Arts.)
|
Amendment Rejected (23-77)
|
23–77
|
|
#240
|
Sep 17, 1997 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2016
(H.R. 2016)
A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other pur…
|
Conference Report Agreed to (97-3)
|
97–3
|
|
#239
|
Sep 16, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 830
(S. 830)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-4, 3/5 majority required)
|
94–4
|
|
#238
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN363
(PN 363)
Janet C. Hall, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut vice T. F. Gilroy Daly, deceased
|
Nomination Confirmed (98-1)
|
98–1
|
|
#237
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN362
(PN 362)
Christopher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut vice Alan H. Nevas, retired
|
Nomination Confirmed (100-0)
|
100–0
|
|
#236
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN14
(PN 14)
Joseph F. Bataillon, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska vice Lyle E. Strom, retired
|
Nomination Confirmed (100-0)
|
100–0
|
|
#235
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1061
(S. 1061)
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purpos…
|
Bill Passed (92-8)
|
92–8
|
|
#234
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1070 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1070 (To prohibit the use of funds for national testing in reading and mathematics, with certain exceptions.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (87-13)
|
87–13
|
|
#233
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1081 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1081 (To limit the use of taxpayer funds for any future International Brotherhood of Teamsters leadership election.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (58-42)
|
58–42
|
|
#232
|
Sep 11, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1122 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1122 (To provide certain education funding directly to local educational agencies.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (49-51)
|
49–51
|
|
#231
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1116 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1116 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding Federal Pell Grants and a child literacy initiative.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (96-3)
|
96–3
|
|
#230
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1098 to S.Amdt. 1097 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1098 (To enhance food safety for children through preventative research and medical treatment.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (91-8)
|
91–8
|
|
#229
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Motion (Motion to waive CBA, re:wellstone amdt. no. 1087)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1087 (To increase funding for the Head Start Act.)
|
Motion Rejected (27-72, 3/5 majority required)
|
27–72
|
|
#228
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1118 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1118 (To clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (98-1)
|
98–1
|
|
#227
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1078 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1078 (To repeal the tobacco industry settlement credit contained in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 as amended.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (95-3)
|
95–3
|
|
#226
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1127 to S.Amdt. 1078 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1127 (To express the sense of the Senate that attorneys' fees paid in connection with an action maintained by a State against one or more tobacco companies to recover tobacco-relate…
|
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)
|
97–1
|
|
#225
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1126 to S.Amdt. 1078 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1126 (To establish that nothing in this Act may be construed to interfere with any agreement previously entered into between any State and any private attorney with respect to litig…
|
Motion to Table Failed (48-50)
|
48–50
|
|
#224
|
Sep 10, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1125 to S.Amdt. 1078 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1125 (To provide for certain limitations on attorneys' fees under any global tobacco settlement and for increased funding for children's health research.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (48-49)
|
48–49
|
|
#223
|
Sep 9, 1997 |
On the Motion (mccain motion to waive budget act re: amdt no. 1091)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1091 (To eliminate medicare incentive payments under plans for voluntary reduction in the number of residents.)
|
Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)
|
45–54
|
|
#222
|
Sep 9, 1997 |
On the Resolution S.Res. 120
(S.Res. 120)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the occasion of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
|
Resolution Agreed to (98-0)
|
98–0
|
|
#221
|
Sep 8, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1096 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1096 (To provide funding for grants to States for State Student Incentives under subpart 4 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (84-4)
|
84–4
|
|
#220
|
Sep 5, 1997 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 830
(S. 830)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-5, 3/5 majority required)
|
89–5
|
|
#219
|
Sep 4, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN392
(PN 392)
Frank M. Hull, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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Nomination Confirmed (96-0)
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96–0
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#218
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Sep 4, 1997 |
On the Nomination PN321
(PN 321)
Henry Harold Kennedy, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia vice Joyce Hens Green, retired
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Nomination Confirmed (96-0)
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96–0
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#217
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Sep 4, 1997 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1082 to S.Amdt. 1081 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1082 (Of a perfecting nature.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (56-42)
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56–42
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#216
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Sep 4, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1079 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1079 (To increase the amounts made available to carry out title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965.)
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Amendment Agreed to (97-0)
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97–0
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#215
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Sep 4, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1077 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1077 (To prohibit the use of funds for research that utilizes human fetal tissue, cells, or organs that are obtained from a living or dead embryo or fetus during or after an induced…
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Amendment Rejected (38-60)
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38–60
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#214
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Sep 3, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1074 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1074 (To provide for the establishment of a program for research and training with respect to Parkinson's disease.)
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Amendment Agreed to (95-3)
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95–3
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#213
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Sep 3, 1997 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1056 to S. 1061 (Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1998)
(S. 1061)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1056 (To increase funding for Federal Pell Grants, with an offset from fiscal year 1998 funding for low-income home energy assistance.)
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Amendment Rejected (25-74)
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25–74
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