Vote Descriptions
Senate Votes
Senate Vote 9 - FAA Reauthorization -- Health Care Repeal S 223
February 02 2011 - McConnell, R-Ky., motion to waive the Budget Act and budget resolutions with respect to the Conrad, D-N.D., point of order against the McConnell amendment no. 13 that would repeal the 2010 health care overhaul law, which requires most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014, makes changes to government health care programs and sets new requirements for health insurers. The amendment would restore the provisions of law amended or repealed by the health care overhaul, and repeal certain provisions of the health care reconciliation law. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. (Subsequently, the point of order was sustained and the amendment fell.) A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 47-51 : D 0-50; R 47-0; I 0-1
February 02 2011 - McConnell, R-Ky., motion to waive the Budget Act and budget resolutions with respect to the Conrad, D-N.D., point of order against the McConnell amendment no. 13 that would repeal the 2010 health care overhaul law, which requires most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014, makes changes to government health care programs and sets new requirements for health insurers. The amendment would restore the provisions of law amended or repealed by the health care overhaul, and repeal certain provisions of the health care reconciliation law. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. (Subsequently, the point of order was sustained and the amendment fell.) A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 47-51 : D 0-50; R 47-0; I 0-1
Senate Vote 11 - FAA Reauthorization -- Davis-Bacon Restrictions S 223
February 03 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 19 that would restrict the use of funds authorized by the bill for projects subject to prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 55-42 : D 50-0; R 3-42; I 2-0
February 03 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 19 that would restrict the use of funds authorized by the bill for projects subject to prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 55-42 : D 50-0; R 3-42; I 2-0
Senate Vote 18 - FAA Reauthorization -- Davis-Bacon Restrictions S 223
February 15 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to table (kill) the Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 21 that would reduce the amount authorized for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal 2011 to $14.7 billion, equal to the total authorized for fiscal 2008.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 51-47 : D 49-0; R 0-47; I 2-0
February 15 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to table (kill) the Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 21 that would reduce the amount authorized for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal 2011 to $14.7 billion, equal to the total authorized for fiscal 2008.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 51-47 : D 49-0; R 0-47; I 2-0
Senate Vote 21 - FAA Reauthorization -- Essential Air Service S 223
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 4 that would repeal the Essential Air Service that provides subsidized flight service to rural airports.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 61-38 : D 44-6; R 15-32; I 2-0
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 4 that would repeal the Essential Air Service that provides subsidized flight service to rural airports.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 61-38 : D 44-6; R 15-32; I 2-0
Senate Vote 23 - FAA Reauthorization -- Essential Air Service S 223
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 80 that would restrict the Essential Air Service to airports more than 90 miles from certain larger airports. The amendment would provide an exemption for flights in Alaska. Note: Subsequently, the Coburn amendment was adopted by voice vote.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion rejected 34-65 : D 30-20; R 3-44; I 1-1
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 80 that would restrict the Essential Air Service to airports more than 90 miles from certain larger airports. The amendment would provide an exemption for flights in Alaska. Note: Subsequently, the Coburn amendment was adopted by voice vote.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion rejected 34-65 : D 30-20; R 3-44; I 1-1
Senate Vote 24 - FAA Reauthorization -- Airport Improvements S 223
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 91 that would set the cost-share requirements for projects at non-primary airports funded through the airport improvement fund at 85 percent in fiscal 2012, 80 percent in fiscal 2013 and 75 percent in fiscal 2014.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 59-40 : D 48-2; R 9-38; I 2-0
February 17 2011 - Rockefeller, D-W.Va., motion to table (kill) the Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 91 that would set the cost-share requirements for projects at non-primary airports funded through the airport improvement fund at 85 percent in fiscal 2012, 80 percent in fiscal 2013 and 75 percent in fiscal 2014.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 59-40 : D 48-2; R 9-38; I 2-0
Senate Vote 28 - Patent Overhaul -- Debt Limit Priorities S 23
March 01 2011 - Baucus, D-Mont., motion to table (kill) the Vitter, R-La., and Toomey, R-Pa., amendment no. 112 that would prioritize payments to holders of government bonds in the event the statutory limit on the public debt is reached. It also would prioritize payments to Social Security recipients.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 52-47 : D 50-0; R 0-47; I 2-0
March 01 2011 - Baucus, D-Mont., motion to table (kill) the Vitter, R-La., and Toomey, R-Pa., amendment no. 112 that would prioritize payments to holders of government bonds in the event the statutory limit on the public debt is reached. It also would prioritize payments to Social Security recipients.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 52-47 : D 50-0; R 0-47; I 2-0
Senate Vote 30 - Patent Overhaul -- Balanced Budget S 23
March 02 2011 - Lee, R-Utah, amendment no. 115 that would express the sense of the Senate supporting consideration of an amendment to the Constitution to require a balanced budget. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for the adoption of the Lee amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 58-40 : D 10-39; R 47-0; I 1-1
March 02 2011 - Lee, R-Utah, amendment no. 115 that would express the sense of the Senate supporting consideration of an amendment to the Constitution to require a balanced budget. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for the adoption of the Lee amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 58-40 : D 10-39; R 47-0; I 1-1
Senate Vote 57 - Small-Business Research -- Duplicative Government Programs S 493
April 06 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 273 that would direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to coordinate, within 150 days, with department and agency officials to eliminate and consolidate duplicative government programs identified in a March 2011 Government Accountability Office Report. OMB would be required to find at least $5 billion in spending recissions. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to 60 votes. April 6, 2011, on the legislative day April 5, 2011
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 58-40 : D 10-39; R 47-0; I 1-1
April 06 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 273 that would direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to coordinate, within 150 days, with department and agency officials to eliminate and consolidate duplicative government programs identified in a March 2011 Government Accountability Office Report. OMB would be required to find at least $5 billion in spending recissions. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to 60 votes. April 6, 2011, on the legislative day April 5, 2011
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 58-40 : D 10-39; R 47-0; I 1-1
Senate Vote 73 - Offshore Drilling -- Motion to Proceed S 953
May 18 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to proceed to the bill that would direct the Interior Department to conduct previously scheduled lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coasts of Virginia and Alaska. It also would extend, for one year, leases that were stalled by a 2010 drilling moratorium. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the motion to proceed to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 42-57 : D 0-50; R 42-5; I 0-2
May 18 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to proceed to the bill that would direct the Interior Department to conduct previously scheduled lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coasts of Virginia and Alaska. It also would extend, for one year, leases that were stalled by a 2010 drilling moratorium. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the motion to proceed to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 42-57 : D 0-50; R 42-5; I 0-2
Senate Vote 77 - House Fiscal 2012 Budget Resolution -- Motion to Proceed H Con Res 34
May 25 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to proceed to the concurrent resolution that would allow $2.859 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 40-57 : D 0-50; R 40-5; I 0-2
May 25 2011 - Reid, D-Nev., motion to proceed to the concurrent resolution that would allow $2.859 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 40-57 : D 0-50; R 40-5; I 0-2
Senate Vote 87 - Economic Development -- Small-Business Regulations S 782
June 09 2011 - Snowe, R-Maine, amendment no. 390 that would set new restrictions on the regulatory authority of several government departments and agencies. It would direct the IRS to consider the impact of reporting requirements on smaller entities and modify some provisions of the 1980 Regulatory Flexibility Act. It also would allow judicial reviews of the effects of some new regulations on small businesses. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Snowe amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 53-46 : D 6-44; R 47-0; I 0-2
June 09 2011 - Snowe, R-Maine, amendment no. 390 that would set new restrictions on the regulatory authority of several government departments and agencies. It would direct the IRS to consider the impact of reporting requirements on smaller entities and modify some provisions of the 1980 Regulatory Flexibility Act. It also would allow judicial reviews of the effects of some new regulations on small businesses. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Snowe amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 53-46 : D 6-44; R 47-0; I 0-2
Senate Vote 89 - Economic Development -- Cloture S 782
June 14 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Coburn amendment no. 436 that would repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit and a tariff on imported ethanol. Note: Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 40-59 : D 5-45; R 34-13; I 1-1
June 14 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Coburn amendment no. 436 that would repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit and a tariff on imported ethanol. Note: Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 40-59 : D 5-45; R 34-13; I 1-1
Senate Vote 90 - Economic Development -- Ethanol Tax Provisions S 782
June 16 2011 - Feinstein, D-Calif., amendment no. 476 that would eliminate the 45-cents-per-gallon tax credit that refiners get for blending ethanol with gasoline and the 54-cents-per-gallon tariff on imported ethanol. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Feinstein amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 73-27 : D 38-13; R 33-14; I 2-0
June 16 2011 - Feinstein, D-Calif., amendment no. 476 that would eliminate the 45-cents-per-gallon tax credit that refiners get for blending ethanol with gasoline and the 54-cents-per-gallon tariff on imported ethanol. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Feinstein amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 73-27 : D 38-13; R 33-14; I 2-0
Senate Vote 91 - Economic Development -- Ethanol Pump and Storage S 782
June 16 2011 - McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 411 that would bar the use of federal funds for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the McCain amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-59 : D 4-47; R 36-11; I 1-1
June 16 2011 - McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 411 that would bar the use of federal funds for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the McCain amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-59 : D 4-47; R 36-11; I 1-1
Senate Vote 94 - Economic Development -- Cloture S 782
June 21 2011 - Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the bill that would reauthorize the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration at $500 million for each of fiscal 2011 through 2015. Note: Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture. June 21, 2011, on the legislative day June 16, 2011.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion rejected 49-51 : D 47-4; R 0-47; I 2-0
June 21 2011 - Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the bill that would reauthorize the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration at $500 million for each of fiscal 2011 through 2015. Note: Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture. June 21, 2011, on the legislative day June 16, 2011.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion rejected 49-51 : D 47-4; R 0-47; I 2-0
Senate Vote 95 - Executive Branch Nominations -- White House 'Czars' S 679
June 23 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 499 that would defund some White House positions that are not subject to Senate confirmation and are often call 'czars,' and would require Senate confirmation for similar posts. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-51 : D 2-49; R 45-0; I 0-2
June 23 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 499 that would defund some White House positions that are not subject to Senate confirmation and are often call 'czars,' and would require Senate confirmation for similar posts. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-51 : D 2-49; R 45-0; I 0-2
Senate Vote 99 - Executive Branch Nominations -- IMF Loans S 679
June 29 2011 - DeMint, R-S.C., amendment no. 501 that would eliminate the authority provided by current law to grant certain loans to the International Monetary Fund and rescind up to $108 billion previously appropriated for this purpose. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the DeMint amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 44-55 : D 1-49; R 43-4; I 0-2
June 29 2011 - DeMint, R-S.C., amendment no. 501 that would eliminate the authority provided by current law to grant certain loans to the International Monetary Fund and rescind up to $108 billion previously appropriated for this purpose. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the DeMint amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 44-55 : D 1-49; R 43-4; I 0-2
Senate Vote 102 - Executive Branch Nomination Rules -- Reporting Requirements S Res 116
June 29 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 521 that would change Senate rules to require that reports accompanying legislation include a Congressional Research Service analysis of whether the measure would establish new or duplicative government programs. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to two-thirds of senators present and voting (65 in this case).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 63-34 : D 17-32; R 46-0; I 0-2
June 29 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 521 that would change Senate rules to require that reports accompanying legislation include a Congressional Research Service analysis of whether the measure would establish new or duplicative government programs. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to two-thirds of senators present and voting (65 in this case).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 63-34 : D 17-32; R 46-0; I 0-2
Senate Vote 113 - Fiscal 2012 Military Construction-VA Appropriations -- Budget Resolution Levels HR 2055
July 20 2011 - Johnson, D-S.D., motion to table (kill) the Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 568 that would prohibit funds in the bill from being appropriated or obligated at a rate higher than those allowed by the fiscal 2012 budget resolution. Note: July 20, 2011, on the legislative day July 19, 2011.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 69-30 : D 51-0; R 16-30; I 2-0
July 20 2011 - Johnson, D-S.D., motion to table (kill) the Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 568 that would prohibit funds in the bill from being appropriated or obligated at a rate higher than those allowed by the fiscal 2012 budget resolution. Note: July 20, 2011, on the legislative day July 19, 2011.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 69-30 : D 51-0; R 16-30; I 2-0
Senate Vote 126 - Patent Overhaul -- Application Extension HR 1249
September 8 2011 - Sessions, R-Ala., amendment no. 600 that would strike language that would add a calculation for determining the beginning of a 60-day extension for a patent application.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-51 : D 11-39; R 36-10; I 0-2
September 8 2011 - Sessions, R-Ala., amendment no. 600 that would strike language that would add a calculation for determining the beginning of a 60-day extension for a patent application.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-51 : D 11-39; R 36-10; I 0-2
Senate Vote 133 - Disaster Relief and Myanmar Sanctions -- Duplicative Government Programs H J Res 66
September 15 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 610 to the Reid, D-Nev., substitute amendment no. 602. The Coburn amendment would direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to coordinate with department and agency officials, within 150 days, to eliminate and consolidate duplicative government programs identified in a March 2011 Government Accountability Office Report. OMB would be required to find about $7 billion in spending recissions. The Reid substitute would provide $6.9 billion in disaster relief funding. It also would renew sanctions on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 54-45 : D 7-43; R 47-0; I 0-2
September 15 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 610 to the Reid, D-Nev., substitute amendment no. 602. The Coburn amendment would direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to coordinate with department and agency officials, within 150 days, to eliminate and consolidate duplicative government programs identified in a March 2011 Government Accountability Office Report. OMB would be required to find about $7 billion in spending recissions. The Reid substitute would provide $6.9 billion in disaster relief funding. It also would renew sanctions on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Coburn amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 54-45 : D 7-43; R 47-0; I 0-2
Senate Vote 136 - FAA and Surface Transportation Extension -- Highway Authorization Limits HR 2887
September 15 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 621 that would limit authorized expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year to the amount anticipated to be deposited in to the Highway Trust Fund in that fiscal year. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 14-84 : D 0-50; R 14-32; I 0-2
September 15 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 621 that would limit authorized expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year to the amount anticipated to be deposited in to the Highway Trust Fund in that fiscal year. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 14-84 : D 0-50; R 14-32; I 0-2
Senate Vote 137 - FAA and Surface Transportation Extension -- Aviation Funding Level HR 2887
September 15 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 622 that would reduce the authorizations of appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration to fiscal 2008 levels. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 36-61 : D 0-49; R 36-10; I 0-2
September 15 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 622 that would reduce the authorizations of appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration to fiscal 2008 levels. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 36-61 : D 0-49; R 36-10; I 0-2
Senate Vote 161 - South Korea Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3080
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and reduce tariffs on U.S. autos exported to South Korea. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 83-15 : D 37-14; R 45-1; I 1-0
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and reduce tariffs on U.S. autos exported to South Korea. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 83-15 : D 37-14; R 45-1; I 1-0
Senate Vote 162 - Panama Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3079
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Panama. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Panama to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 77-22 : D 30-21; R 46-0; I 1-1
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Panama. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Panama to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 77-22 : D 30-21; R 46-0; I 1-1
Senate Vote 163 - Colombia Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3078
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Colombia to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 66-33 : D 21-30; R 44-2; I 1-1
October 12 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Colombia to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed (thus cleared for the president) 66-33 : D 21-30; R 44-2; I 1-1
Senate Vote 170 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Transportation Enhancements HR 2112
October 19 2011 - Boxer, D-Calif., motion to table (kill) the McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 739 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The McCain amendment would prohibit the use of funds in the bill for use on certain transportation enhancement activities, including scenic or historic highway programs, landscaping or historic preservation. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 59-39 : D 47-3; R 10-36; I 2-0
October 19 2011 - Boxer, D-Calif., motion to table (kill) the McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 739 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The McCain amendment would prohibit the use of funds in the bill for use on certain transportation enhancement activities, including scenic or historic highway programs, landscaping or historic preservation. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Motion agreed to 59-39 : D 47-3; R 10-36; I 2-0
Senate Vote 172 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Prescription Drug Importation HR 2112
October 20 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 769 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Vitter amendment would allow individuals to reimport prescription drugs into the United States from Canada, if they comply with Food and Drug Administration rules. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected 45-55 : D 28-23; R 16-31; I 1-1
October 20 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 769 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Vitter amendment would allow individuals to reimport prescription drugs into the United States from Canada, if they comply with Food and Drug Administration rules. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected 45-55 : D 28-23; R 16-31; I 1-1
Senate Vote 179 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac HR 2112
October 20 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 917 to the Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 857 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Vitter amendment would reinstate a maximum aggregate limit of $200 billion on taxpayer funding to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Menendez amendment would renew lapsed conforming loan limits on government-backed mortgages through December 2013. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-57 : D 0-50; R 41-5; I 0-2
October 20 2011 - Vitter, R-La., amendment no. 917 to the Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 857 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Vitter amendment would reinstate a maximum aggregate limit of $200 billion on taxpayer funding to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Menendez amendment would renew lapsed conforming loan limits on government-backed mortgages through December 2013. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of Vitter amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-57 : D 0-50; R 41-5; I 0-2
Senate Vote 180 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Mortgage Loan Limits HR 2112
October 20 2011 - Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 857 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Menendez amendment would renew lapsed conforming loan limits on government-backed mortgages through December 2013. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban October 20 2011 - Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Menendez amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Adopted 60-38 : D 50-0; R 8-38; I 2-0
October 20 2011 - Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 857 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Menendez amendment would renew lapsed conforming loan limits on government-backed mortgages through December 2013. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban October 20 2011 - Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Menendez amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Adopted 60-38 : D 50-0; R 8-38; I 2-0
Senate Vote 183 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Payments to Farmers HR 2112
October 21 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 791 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Coburn amendment would prohibit direct payments to farmers who have an adjusted gross income of more than $1 million. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: Oct. 21, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Oct. 20).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 84-15 : D 46-4; R 36-11; I 2-0
October 21 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 791 to the Inouye, D-Hawaii, substitute amendment no. 738. The Coburn amendment would prohibit direct payments to farmers who have an adjusted gross income of more than $1 million. The substitute would provide about $128 billion in discretionary funds for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and for science programs and other related programs in fiscal 2012. Note: Oct. 21, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Oct. 20).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 84-15 : D 46-4; R 36-11; I 2-0
Senate Vote 189 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Rural Development Funding HR 2112
November 1 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 800 that would reduce the funding level for the Rural Development Agency by $1 billion.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 13-85 : D 0-51; R 13-32; I 0-2
November 1 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 800 that would reduce the funding level for the Rural Development Agency by $1 billion.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 13-85 : D 0-51; R 13-32; I 0-2
Senate Vote 190 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Transportation Enhancements HR 2112
November 1 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 821 that would bar the use of funds for implementation of transportation enhancement activities, including bike paths and scenic beautification. It also would require that at least 10 percent of highway funding be used for the highway bridge program. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 38-60 : D 0-51; R 38-7; I 0-2
November 1 2011 - Paul, R-Ky., amendment no. 821 that would bar the use of funds for implementation of transportation enhancement activities, including bike paths and scenic beautification. It also would require that at least 10 percent of highway funding be used for the highway bridge program. Note: By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for adoption of the Paul amendment to 60 votes.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 38-60 : D 0-51; R 38-7; I 0-2
Senate Vote 192 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Small Community Air Service HR 2112
Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 801 that would eliminate the Small Community Air Service Development grant program.
November 1 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 801 that would eliminate the Small Community Air Service Development grant program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-57 : D 6-45; R 34-11; I 1-1
November 1 2011 - Coburn, R-Okla., amendment no. 801 that would eliminate the Small Community Air Service Development grant program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 41-57 : D 6-45; R 34-11; I 1-1
Senate Vote 193 - Fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD Appropriations -- Recommit HR 2112
November 1 2011 - Lee, R-Utah, motion to recommit the bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee with instructions that it be reported back with an amendment that would reduce the overall spending in the bill to fiscal 2011 levels.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 39-60 : D 0-51; R 39-7; I 0-2
November 1 2011 - Lee, R-Utah, motion to recommit the bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee with instructions that it be reported back with an amendment that would reduce the overall spending in the bill to fiscal 2011 levels.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 39-60 : D 0-51; R 39-7; I 0-2
Senate Vote 200 - 'Net Neutrality' Disapproval -- Motion to Proceed S J Res 6
November 10 2011 - McConnell, R-Ky., motion to proceed to the joint resolution that would nullify the Federal Communications Commission's 'net neutrality' network management rules for broadband service providers. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 46-52 : D 0-50; R 46-0; I 0-2
November 10 2011 - McConnell, R-Ky., motion to proceed to the joint resolution that would nullify the Federal Communications Commission's 'net neutrality' network management rules for broadband service providers. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 46-52 : D 0-50; R 46-0; I 0-2
Senate Vote 229 - Balanced-Budget Amendment -- Passage S J Res 10
November 14 2011 - Passage of the joint resolution that would propose a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget starting in the fifth fiscal year after ratification by three-fourths of the states. The proposal would require that total outlays do not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product. Under the proposal, three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve an increase in the public debt limit. In addition, tax increases would require the affirmative vote of two-thirds in both chambers. A simple majority could waive the balanced-budget requirement in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (67 in this case) is required to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution. A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-53 : D 0-51; R 47-0; I 0-2
November 14 2011 - Passage of the joint resolution that would propose a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget starting in the fifth fiscal year after ratification by three-fourths of the states. The proposal would require that total outlays do not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product. Under the proposal, three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve an increase in the public debt limit. In addition, tax increases would require the affirmative vote of two-thirds in both chambers. A simple majority could waive the balanced-budget requirement in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (67 in this case) is required to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution. A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected 47-53 : D 0-51; R 47-0; I 0-2
House of Representatives Votes
House Vote 14 Health Care Overhaul Law Repeal -- Passage HR 2
January 19, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the 2010 health care overhaul law, which requires most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014, makes changes to government health care programs and sets new requirements for health insurers. The bill would restore the provisions of law amended or repealed by the health care overhaul, and repeal certain provisions of the health care reconciliation law. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 245-189 : R 242-0; D 3-189
January 19, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the 2010 health care overhaul law, which requires most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014, makes changes to government health care programs and sets new requirements for health insurers. The bill would restore the provisions of law amended or repealed by the health care overhaul, and repeal certain provisions of the health care reconciliation law. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 245-189 : R 242-0; D 3-189
House Vote 25 Presidential Campaign Fund Termination -- Passage HR 359
January 26, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would terminate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, which provides matching funds for presidential primary candidates and grants for general election candidates and national party conventions. As amended, the leftover amounts transferred to the Treasury from the fund would be used solely for deficit reduction. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 239-160 : R 229-1; D 10-159
January 26, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would terminate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, which provides matching funds for presidential primary candidates and grants for general election candidates and national party conventions. As amended, the leftover amounts transferred to the Treasury from the fund would be used solely for deficit reduction. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 239-160 : R 229-1; D 10-159
House Vote 28 U.N. Tax Equalization Fund Overpayments -- Passage HR 519
February 9, 2011 - Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would establish as U.S. policy that the United Nations should return $179 million overpaid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund as of Dec. 31, 2009, and that the United States should press the U.N. to change its fund assessment procedures to reduce discrepancies. It would specify that, until the secretary of State certifies that the funds have been returned, the U.S. government withhold further contributions to the regularly assessed biennial U.N. budget. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (286 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 259-169 : R 236-2; D 23-167
February 9, 2011 - Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would establish as U.S. policy that the United Nations should return $179 million overpaid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund as of Dec. 31, 2009, and that the United States should press the U.N. to change its fund assessment procedures to reduce discrepancies. It would specify that, until the secretary of State certifies that the funds have been returned, the U.S. government withhold further contributions to the regularly assessed biennial U.N. budget. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (286 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 259-169 : R 236-2; D 23-167
House Vote 41 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Defense Operations and Maintenance HR 1
February 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Defense Department operations and maintenance by $18.8 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 207-223 : R 92-148; D 115-75
February 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Defense Department operations and maintenance by $18.8 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 207-223 : R 92-148; D 115-75
House Vote 42 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Defense Procurement and Research HR 1
February 15, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for various Defense Department procurement, research and innovation programs by a total of $502.4 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 72-358 : R 71-169; D 1-189
February 15, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for various Defense Department procurement, research and innovation programs by a total of $502.4 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 72-358 : R 71-169; D 1-189
House Vote 44 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Defense Research and Development HR 1
February 15, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for certain Defense Department procurement, research and innovation programs by $115.5 million, with the aim of reducing funding by that amount for alternative-energy research.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 109-320 : R 104-135; D 5-185
February 15, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for certain Defense Department procurement, research and innovation programs by $115.5 million, with the aim of reducing funding by that amount for alternative-energy research.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 109-320 : R 104-135; D 5-185
House Vote 46 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- F-35 Alternative Engine HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Rooney, R-Fla., amendment that would reduce funding for Army and Air Force research, development, testing and evaluation by $450 million, with the aim of reducing funding by that amount for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternative engine. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 233-198 : R 110-130; D 123-68
February 16, 2011 - Rooney, R-Fla., amendment that would reduce funding for Army and Air Force research, development, testing and evaluation by $450 million, with the aim of reducing funding by that amount for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternative engine. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 233-198 : R 110-130; D 123-68
House Vote 51 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- National Drug Intelligence Center HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would strike the $34 million that the bill would provide for the National Drug Intelligence Center at the Justice Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 262-169 : R 217-22; D 45-147
February 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would strike the $34 million that the bill would provide for the National Drug Intelligence Center at the Justice Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 262-169 : R 217-22; D 45-147
House Vote 52 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Research Facility Construction HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Latta, R-Ohio, amendment that would decrease funding for construction of research facilities at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology by $10 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 184-247 : R 157-82; D 27-165
February 16, 2011 - Latta, R-Ohio, amendment that would decrease funding for construction of research facilities at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology by $10 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 184-247 : R 157-82; D 27-165
House Vote 54 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Legal Services Corporation HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Duncan, R-S.C., amendment that would strike all funding for the Legal Services Corporation, which would be provided $324.4 million under the bill.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 171-259 : R 170-68; D 1-191
February 16, 2011 - Duncan, R-S.C., amendment that would strike all funding for the Legal Services Corporation, which would be provided $324.4 million under the bill.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 171-259 : R 170-68; D 1-191
House Vote 55 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- ARPA-E Funding Reduction HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Biggert, R-Ill., amendment that would strike the $50 million in funding that the bill would make available for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the Energy Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 170-262 : R 165-75; D 5-187
February 16, 2011 - Biggert, R-Ill., amendment that would strike the $50 million in funding that the bill would make available for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the Energy Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 170-262 : R 165-75; D 5-187
House Vote 57 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Weatherization Assistance HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Tonko, D-N.Y., amendment that would strike a provision in the bill that would bar funds provided for energy efficiency and renewable-energy programs at the Energy Department from being used for the Weatherization Assistance Program or the State Energy Program.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 208-223 : R 23-217; D 185-6
February 16, 2011 - Tonko, D-N.Y., amendment that would strike a provision in the bill that would bar funds provided for energy efficiency and renewable-energy programs at the Energy Department from being used for the Weatherization Assistance Program or the State Energy Program.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 208-223 : R 23-217; D 185-6
House Vote 58 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Energy Efficiency Programs HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Latta, R-Ohio, amendment that would decrease funding for energy efficiency and renewable-energy programs at the Energy Department by $70 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 137-293 : R 135-103; D 2-190
February 16, 2011 - Latta, R-Ohio, amendment that would decrease funding for energy efficiency and renewable-energy programs at the Energy Department by $70 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 137-293 : R 135-103; D 2-190
House Vote 61 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Land Acquisition HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Lummis, R-Wyo., amendment that would strike all funding, including unobligated prior-year funds, that would be made available for the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to buy new federal land. That funding totals $35 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 213-216 : R 207-32; D 6-184
February 16, 2011 - Lummis, R-Wyo., amendment that would strike all funding, including unobligated prior-year funds, that would be made available for the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to buy new federal land. That funding totals $35 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 213-216 : R 207-32; D 6-184
House Vote 63 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- EPA Science and Technology HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for EPA science and technology programs by $64 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 199-230 : R 190-48; D 9-182
February 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for EPA science and technology programs by $64 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 199-230 : R 190-48; D 9-182
House Vote 64 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- EPA Environmental Programs and Management HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for environmental programs and management at the EPA by $8 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 239-185 : R 228-9; D 11-176
February 16, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for environmental programs and management at the EPA by $8 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 239-185 : R 228-9; D 11-176
House Vote 65 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- EPA State and Tribal Assistance HR 1
February 16, 2011 - Reed, R-N.Y., amendment that would reduce funding for state and tribal assistance grants at the EPA by $10 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 228-203 : R 219-21; D 9-182
February 16, 2011 - Reed, R-N.Y., amendment that would reduce funding for state and tribal assistance grants at the EPA by $10 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 228-203 : R 219-21; D 9-182
House Vote 68 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- National Endowment for the Arts HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Walberg, R-Mich., amendment that would reduce funding for grants and administration at the National Endowment for the Arts by $20.6 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 217-209 : R 214-22; D 3-187
February 17, 2011 - Walberg, R-Mich., amendment that would reduce funding for grants and administration at the National Endowment for the Arts by $20.6 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 217-209 : R 214-22; D 3-187
House Vote 69 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Canseco, R-Texas, amendment that would strike the $4.5 million in funding provided in the bill for the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 248-177 : R 223-13; D 25-164
February 17, 2011 - Canseco, R-Texas, amendment that would strike the $4.5 million in funding provided in the bill for the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 248-177 : R 223-13; D 25-164
House Vote 70 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Presidio Trust Fund HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Reed, R-N.Y., amendment that would strike the $15 million in funding provided in the bill for the Presidio Trust Fund.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 239-186 : R 224-10; D 15-176
February 17, 2011 - Reed, R-N.Y., amendment that would strike the $15 million in funding provided in the bill for the Presidio Trust Fund.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 239-186 : R 224-10; D 15-176
House Vote 72 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Community Service Block Grants HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for payments under the community service block grant program by $100 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 115-316 : R 115-124; D 0-192
February 17, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for payments under the community service block grant program by $100 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 115-316 : R 115-124; D 0-192
House Vote 74 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- School Improvement Programs HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Young, R-Alaska, amendment that would strike a provision of the bill that would bar funds for school improvement programs at the Education Department from going to programs for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Natives.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 313-117 : R 141-97; D 172-20
February 17, 2011 - Young, R-Alaska, amendment that would strike a provision of the bill that would bar funds for school improvement programs at the Education Department from going to programs for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Natives.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 313-117 : R 141-97; D 172-20
House Vote 75 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- National Labor Relations Board HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Price, R-Ga., amendment that would strike the $233.4 million in funding provided in the bill for salaries and expenses at the National Labor Relations Board.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 176-250 : R 176-60; D 0-190
February 17, 2011 - Price, R-Ga., amendment that would strike the $233.4 million in funding provided in the bill for salaries and expenses at the National Labor Relations Board.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 176-250 : R 176-60; D 0-190
House Vote 76 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- U.S. Institute of Peace HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Weiner, D-N.Y., amendment that would strike the $42.7 million provided in the bill for the U.S. Institute of Peace.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 268-163 : R 226-13; D 42-150
February 17, 2011 - Weiner, D-N.Y., amendment that would strike the $42.7 million provided in the bill for the U.S. Institute of Peace.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 268-163 : R 226-13; D 42-150
House Vote 77 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- East-West Center HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Canseco, R-Texas, amendment that would strike the $10.7 million provided in the the bill for the East-West Center.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 274-155 : R 230-7; D 44-148
February 17, 2011 - Canseco, R-Texas, amendment that would strike the $10.7 million provided in the the bill for the East-West Center.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 274-155 : R 230-7; D 44-148
House Vote 78 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Multilateral Foreign Assistance HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Heller, R-Nev., amendment that would reduce funding for various accounts used for multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, organizations and programs by a total of $211.2 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 190-241 : R 180-59; D 10-182
February 17, 2011 - Heller, R-Nev., amendment that would reduce funding for various accounts used for multilateral assistance through international financial institutions, organizations and programs by a total of $211.2 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 190-241 : R 180-59; D 10-182
House Vote 79 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Amtrak Grants HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Sessions, R-Texas, amendment that would decrease funding for capital and debt service grants to Amtrak by $446.9 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 176-250 : R 176-60; D 0-190
February 17, 2011 - Sessions, R-Texas, amendment that would decrease funding for capital and debt service grants to Amtrak by $446.9 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 176-250 : R 176-60; D 0-190
House Vote 81 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Presidential Election Campaign Fund HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to operate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and Presidential Primary Matching Payment account. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 247-175 : R 234-1; D 13-174
February 17, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to operate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and Presidential Primary Matching Payment account. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 247-175 : R 234-1; D 13-174
House Vote 83 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Net Neutrality HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Walden, R-Ore., amendment that would bar the Federal Communications Commission from using funds in the bill to implement the agency's net neutrality rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 244-181 : R 234-4; D 10-177
February 17, 2011 - Walden, R-Ore., amendment that would bar the Federal Communications Commission from using funds in the bill to implement the agency's net neutrality rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 244-181 : R 234-4; D 10-177
House Vote 87 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Executive Branch 'Czars' HR 1
February 17, 2011 - Scalise, R-La., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses for nine executive branch positions and their offices, including the director of the White House Office of Health Reform, assistant to the president for energy and climate change and the special master for TARP Executive Compensation. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 249-179 : R 236-1; D 13-178
February 17, 2011 - Scalise, R-La., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses for nine executive branch positions and their offices, including the director of the White House Office of Health Reform, assistant to the president for energy and climate change and the special master for TARP Executive Compensation. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 249-179 : R 236-1; D 13-178
House Vote 90 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- NASCAR Sponsorship HR 1
February 18, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for Defense Department sponsorship of NASCAR race cars.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 148-281 : R 30-209; D 118-72
February 18, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for Defense Department sponsorship of NASCAR race cars.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 148-281 : R 30-209; D 118-72
House Vote 98 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Implementation of Health Law HR 1
February 18, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available by the bill to carry out the provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul and reconciliation laws, or any amendment made by those laws. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 241-187 : R 238-0; D 3-187
February 18, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available by the bill to carry out the provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul and reconciliation laws, or any amendment made by those laws. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 241-187 : R 238-0; D 3-187
House Vote 100 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Individual Mandate HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Emerson, R-Mo., amendment that would bar the IRS from using funds to implement or enforce the individual mandate provision of the 2010 health care law, which requires individuals to ensure that they and their dependents have 'minimum essential coverage' beginning in 2013 or pay a penalty. The amendment also would bar the IRS from using funds to implement provisions that require insurance providers to report to the agency that they have provided coverage to individuals. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 246-182 : R 238-0; D 8-182
February 18, 2011 - Emerson, R-Mo., amendment that would bar the IRS from using funds to implement or enforce the individual mandate provision of the 2010 health care law, which requires individuals to ensure that they and their dependents have 'minimum essential coverage' beginning in 2013 or pay a penalty. The amendment also would bar the IRS from using funds to implement provisions that require insurance providers to report to the agency that they have provided coverage to individuals. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 246-182 : R 238-0; D 8-182
House Vote 101 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Brazil Cotton Institute HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Kind, D-Wis., amendment that would bar the use of funds under the bill to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to provide payments to the institute.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-246 : R 75-164; D 108-82
February 18, 2011 - Kind, D-Wis., amendment that would bar the use of funds under the bill to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to provide payments to the institute.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-246 : R 75-164; D 108-82
House Vote 103 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Overall Funding Cut HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for the legislative branch by 11 percent and most other funding under the measure by 5.5 percent. Continuing appropriations for the Homeland Security Department, the Veterans Affairs Department, the State Department, and aid and funding for Israel would be exempt from these reductions. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 147-281 : R 147-92; D 0-189
February 18, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for the legislative branch by 11 percent and most other funding under the measure by 5.5 percent. Continuing appropriations for the Homeland Security Department, the Veterans Affairs Department, the State Department, and aid and funding for Israel would be exempt from these reductions. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 147-281 : R 147-92; D 0-189
House Vote 105 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Homeland Security and Defense Funding HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Campbell, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce, by 3.5 percent each, the amount made available in the bill for the Defense and Homeland Security departments, other than amounts required to be made available by a provision of law.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 68-357 : R 22-215; D 46-142
February 18, 2011 - Campbell, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce, by 3.5 percent each, the amount made available in the bill for the Defense and Homeland Security departments, other than amounts required to be made available by a provision of law.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 68-357 : R 22-215; D 46-142
House Vote 106 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Beach Replenishment Projects HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for beach replenishment projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 74-348 : R 60-175; D 14-173
February 18, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for beach replenishment projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 74-348 : R 60-175; D 14-173
House Vote 107 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- U.N. Dues HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay any dues to the United Nations.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 177-243 : R 171-63; D 6-180
February 18, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay any dues to the United Nations.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 177-243 : R 171-63; D 6-180
House Vote 111 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Klamath Dam Removal HR 1
February 18, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to implement the Klamath Dam Removal and Sedimentation Study.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 215-210 : R 210-28; D 5-182
February 18, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to implement the Klamath Dam Removal and Sedimentation Study.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 215-210 : R 210-28; D 5-182
House Vote 121 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Health Insurance Exchanges HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Gardner, R-Colo., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Health and Human Services Department who develops or promulgates regulations or guidance with regard to health insurance exchanges under the 2010 health care overhaul law. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 241-184 : R 236-1; D 5-183
February 18, 2011 - Gardner, R-Colo., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Health and Human Services Department who develops or promulgates regulations or guidance with regard to health insurance exchanges under the 2010 health care overhaul law. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 241-184 : R 236-1; D 5-183
House Vote 124 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- U.N. Headquarters HR 1
February 18, 2011 - Stearns, R-Fla., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the design, renovation, construction or rental of any headquarters for the United Nations within the United States.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 231-191 : R 215-21; D 16-170
February 18, 2011 - Stearns, R-Fla., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the design, renovation, construction or rental of any headquarters for the United Nations within the United States.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 231-191 : R 215-21; D 16-170
House Vote 125 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Ethanol Pump and Storage HR 1
February 19, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18.)
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 261-158 : R 183-53; D 78-105
February 19, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18.)
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 261-158 : R 183-53; D 78-105
House Vote 139 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Monument Designation HR 1
February 19, 2011 - Heller, R-Nev., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to designate monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 209-213 : R 204-34; D 5-179
February 19, 2011 - Heller, R-Nev., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to designate monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 209-213 : R 204-34; D 5-179
House Vote 143 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Fiscal 2006 Spending Levels HR 1
February 19, 2011 - Mulvaney, R-S.C., amendment that would bar funds made available in the bill in excess of fiscal 2006 spending levels with some exemptions. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 93-328 : R 93-144; D 0-184
February 19, 2011 - Mulvaney, R-S.C., amendment that would bar funds made available in the bill in excess of fiscal 2006 spending levels with some exemptions. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 93-328 : R 93-144; D 0-184
House Vote 144 Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations -- Davis-Bacon Wage Rate Requirements HR 1
February 19, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to administer Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for any project or program funded by the bill. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 189-233 : R 189-48; D 0-185
February 19, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill to administer Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for any project or program funded by the bill. Note: Feb. 19, 2011 (in the session that began and the Congressional Record dated Feb. 18).
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 189-233 : R 189-48; D 0-185
House Vote 162 1099 Reporting Requirement Repeal -- Passage HR 4
March 3, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal an information-reporting requirement, enacted as part of the 2010 health care overhaul, under which businesses must submit a 1099 form to the IRS for each vendor to whom they pay more than $600 each year in certain circumstances. It also would repeal a similar requirement for owners of rental real estate. It would offset the repeal costs by changing the schedule of a recapture tax imposed on low-income families who receive advanced payments of a health insurance tax credit in excess of the amount for which they are eligible.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 314-112 : R 238-0; D 76-112
March 3, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal an information-reporting requirement, enacted as part of the 2010 health care overhaul, under which businesses must submit a 1099 form to the IRS for each vendor to whom they pay more than $600 each year in certain circumstances. It also would repeal a similar requirement for owners of rental real estate. It would offset the repeal costs by changing the schedule of a recapture tax imposed on low-income families who receive advanced payments of a health insurance tax credit in excess of the amount for which they are eligible.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 314-112 : R 238-0; D 76-112
House Vote 192 NPR Federal Funding Ban -- Passage HR 1076
March 17, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would prohibit the use of federal funds to support NPR or to acquire or create NPR content for public radio stations. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding formula would be adjusted to reflect the NPR funding ban and to provide funds directly to local public radio stations. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 228-192 : R 228-7; D 0-185
March 17, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would prohibit the use of federal funds to support NPR or to acquire or create NPR content for public radio stations. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding formula would be adjusted to reflect the NPR funding ban and to provide funds directly to local public radio stations. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 228-192 : R 228-7; D 0-185
House Vote 216 FAA Reauthorization -- Davis-Bacon Requirements HR 658
April 1, 2011 - Sessions, R-Texas, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available under the bill to administer or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements with respect to any project or program funded under the measure.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-238 : R 183-51; D 0-187
April 1, 2011 - Sessions, R-Texas, amendment that would bar the use of funds made available under the bill to administer or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements with respect to any project or program funded under the measure.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-238 : R 183-51; D 0-187
House Vote 252 'Net Neutrality' Disapproval -- Passage H J Res 37
April 8, 2011 - Passage of the joint resolution that would nullify the Federal Communications Commission's 'net neutrality' network management rules for broadband service providers. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 240-179 : R 234-2; D 6-177
April 8, 2011 - Passage of the joint resolution that would nullify the Federal Communications Commission's 'net neutrality' network management rules for broadband service providers. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 240-179 : R 234-2; D 6-177
House Vote 264 Prevention and Public Health Fund Repeal -- Passage HR 1217
April 13, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the section of the 2010 health care overhaul that establishes and allocates mandatory funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund. It also would rescind unobligated funds made available for the program. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 236-183 : R 232-0; D 4-183
April 13, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the section of the 2010 health care overhaul that establishes and allocates mandatory funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund. It also would rescind unobligated funds made available for the program. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 236-183 : R 232-0; D 4-183
House Vote 275 Fiscal 2012 Budget Resolution -- Republican Study Committee Substitute H Con Res 34
April 15, 2011 - Garrett, R-N.J., substitute amendment that would allow $2.617 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012. It would freeze total discretionary spending at fiscal 2008 levels beginning in fiscal 2013. It assumes repeal of the 2010 health care overhaul, reducing non-defense discretionary spending to $218 billion by 2021, and cutting mandatory spending by $1.9 trillion over 10 years. It proposes gradually increasing the retirement age for Social Security and the eligibility age for Medicare. It assumes no tax increases and projects a budget surplus within 10 years.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 119-136 : R 119-120; D 0-16
April 15, 2011 - Garrett, R-N.J., substitute amendment that would allow $2.617 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012. It would freeze total discretionary spending at fiscal 2008 levels beginning in fiscal 2013. It assumes repeal of the 2010 health care overhaul, reducing non-defense discretionary spending to $218 billion by 2021, and cutting mandatory spending by $1.9 trillion over 10 years. It proposes gradually increasing the retirement age for Social Security and the eligibility age for Medicare. It assumes no tax increases and projects a budget surplus within 10 years.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 119-136 : R 119-120; D 0-16
House Vote 277 Fiscal 2012 Budget Resolution -- Adoption H Con Res 34
April 15, 2011 - Adoption of the concurrent resolution that would allow $2.859 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012, including up to $1.019 trillion in non-emergency discretionary spending. It calls for $659 billion in security spending and $360 billion in non-security spending. It proposes converting the federal share of Medicaid to a block grant to states. It calls for converting Medicare for persons currently younger than 55 into a 'premium support system' through which the government would pay private insurance companies directly for each enrollee. It also proposes consolidating the current six tax brackets and cutting the corporate tax rate and the top individual tax rate to 25 percent. It assumes the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts beyond 2012 and projects that the budget deficit would be reduced to $391 billion by fiscal 2021.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 235-193 : R 235-4; D 0-189
April 15, 2011 - Adoption of the concurrent resolution that would allow $2.859 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2012, including up to $1.019 trillion in non-emergency discretionary spending. It calls for $659 billion in security spending and $360 billion in non-security spending. It proposes converting the federal share of Medicaid to a block grant to states. It calls for converting Medicare for persons currently younger than 55 into a 'premium support system' through which the government would pay private insurance companies directly for each enrollee. It also proposes consolidating the current six tax brackets and cutting the corporate tax rate and the top individual tax rate to 25 percent. It assumes the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts beyond 2012 and projects that the budget deficit would be reduced to $391 billion by fiscal 2021.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted 235-193 : R 235-4; D 0-189
House Vote 285 State Insurance Exchanges Funding Repeal -- Passage HR 1213
May 3, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the section of the 2010 health care overhaul that allocates mandatory funding for state insurance exchanges and would rescind unobligated funds made available for the exchanges. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 238-183 : R 233-0; D 5-183
May 3, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would repeal the section of the 2010 health care overhaul that allocates mandatory funding for state insurance exchanges and would rescind unobligated funds made available for the exchanges. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 238-183 : R 233-0; D 5-183
House Vote 347 Fiscal 2012 Defense Authorization -- Contractor Disclosure of Political Contributions HR 1540
May 25, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment no. 27 that would prohibit executive agencies from requiring a company submitting an offer for a federal contract or participating in acquisition of property or services by the federal government to disclose political contributions as a condition of participation. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 261-163 : R 235-1; D 26-162
May 25, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment no. 27 that would prohibit executive agencies from requiring a company submitting an offer for a federal contract or participating in acquisition of property or services by the federal government to disclose political contributions as a condition of participation. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 261-163 : R 235-1; D 26-162
House Vote 355 Fiscal 2012 Defense Authorization -- National Drug Intelligence Center HR 1540
May 26, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 40 that would close the National Drug Intelligence Center.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 246-172 : R 215-19; D 31-153
May 26, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 40 that would close the National Drug Intelligence Center.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 246-172 : R 215-19; D 31-153
House Vote 367 Fiscal 2012 Defense Authorization -- Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund HR 1540
May 26, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 62 that would reduce funding levels for the Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund by $348 million. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 269-151 : R 112-122; D 157-29
May 26, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 62 that would reduce funding levels for the Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund by $348 million. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 269-151 : R 112-122; D 157-29
House Vote 372 Fiscal 2012 Defense Authorization -- U.S. Institute of Peace HR 1540
May 26, 2011 - Cravaack, R-Minn., amendment no. 152 that would repeal the establishment of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 226-194 : R 216-18; D 10-176
May 26, 2011 - Cravaack, R-Minn., amendment no. 152 that would repeal the establishment of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 226-194 : R 216-18; D 10-176
House Vote 395 Fiscal 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations -- Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements HR 2017
June 2, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-234 : R 182-52; D 1-182
June 2, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-234 : R 182-52; D 1-182
House Vote 397 Fiscal 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations -- ACORN Funding HR 2017
June 2, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 251-168 : R 230-3; D 21-165
June 2, 2011 - King, R-Iowa, amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 251-168 : R 230-3; D 21-165
House Vote 414 Fiscal 2012 Military Construction-VA Appropriations -- Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements HR 2055
June 13, 2011 - Amash, R-Mich., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to administer or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 178-232 : R 177-54; D 1-178
June 13, 2011 - Amash, R-Mich., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to administer or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 178-232 : R 177-54; D 1-178
House Vote 423 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- USDA Building Expenses HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Department of Agriculture buildings, facilities, and rental payments by $21 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 120-304 : R 108-128; D 12-176
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Department of Agriculture buildings, facilities, and rental payments by $21 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 120-304 : R 108-128; D 12-176
House Vote 424 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Research, Statistics and Food for Peace Reductions HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Chaffetz, R-Utah, amendment that would cut $1.8 billion from the bill by reducing funds for the Economic Research Service by $43 million, decreasing funds for the National Agricultural Statistic Service by $85 million, reducing funds for salaries and expenses at the Agricultural Research Service by $650 million, and striking the $1 billion in funding the bill would provide for Food for Peace Title II Grants.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 83-338 : R 83-151; D 0-187
June 15, 2011 - Chaffetz, R-Utah, amendment that would cut $1.8 billion from the bill by reducing funds for the Economic Research Service by $43 million, decreasing funds for the National Agricultural Statistic Service by $85 million, reducing funds for salaries and expenses at the Agricultural Research Service by $650 million, and striking the $1 billion in funding the bill would provide for Food for Peace Title II Grants.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 83-338 : R 83-151; D 0-187
House Vote 425 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Economic Research Service HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would decrease funding for the Economic Research Service by $7 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 125-298 : R 114-122; D 11-176
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would decrease funding for the Economic Research Service by $7 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 125-298 : R 114-122; D 11-176
House Vote 427 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Marketing Service Funding Reduction HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service by $7.8 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 107-318 : R 98-139; D 9-179
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service by $7.8 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 107-318 : R 98-139; D 9-179
House Vote 432 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Foreign Agricultural Service HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for salaries and expenses of the Foreign Agricultural Service by $175 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 99-324 : R 96-139; D 3-185
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for salaries and expenses of the Foreign Agricultural Service by $175 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 99-324 : R 96-139; D 3-185
House Vote 433 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Food for Peace Funding Reduction HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Food for Peace Title II grants by $100 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 124-300 : R 124-112; D 0-188
June 15, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Food for Peace Title II grants by $100 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 124-300 : R 124-112; D 0-188
House Vote 434 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Food for Peace Funding Reduction HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for Food for Peace Title II grants by $940 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 108-316 : R 108-128; D 0-188
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for Food for Peace Title II grants by $940 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 108-316 : R 108-128; D 0-188
House Vote 435 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- International Food Program Funding Reduction HR 2112
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would strike the $180 million that the bill would provide for McGovern-Dole international food for education and child nutrition program grants and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 120-303 : R 120-116; D 0-187
June 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would strike the $180 million that the bill would provide for McGovern-Dole international food for education and child nutrition program grants and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 120-303 : R 120-116; D 0-187
House Vote 438 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Regional Farming Initiative HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Foxx, R-N.C., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to support any 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative of the Agriculture Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 212-201 : R 210-21; D 2-180
June 16, 2011 - Foxx, R-N.C., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to support any 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative of the Agriculture Department.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 212-201 : R 210-21; D 2-180
House Vote 439 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Brazil Cotton Institute Payments HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Kind, D-Wis., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 223-197 : R 95-141; D 128-56
June 16, 2011 - Kind, D-Wis., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 223-197 : R 95-141; D 128-56
House Vote 452 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Animal and Plant Health Inspection HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Campbell, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for salaries and expenses for Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service by $11 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 132-287 : R 29-207; D 103-80
June 16, 2011 - Campbell, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for salaries and expenses for Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service by $11 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 132-287 : R 29-207; D 103-80
House Vote 453 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Discretionary Spending Reduction HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce discretionary amounts made available in the bill by 5 percent.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 109-310 : R 108-128; D 1-182
June 16, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce discretionary amounts made available in the bill by 5 percent.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 109-310 : R 108-128; D 1-182
House Vote 454 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Ethanol Pump and Storage HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 283-128 : R 190-45; D 93-83
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds made available in the bill for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 283-128 : R 190-45; D 93-83
House Vote 455 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Income Limitation on Farm Bill Payments HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses of Agriculture Department personnel to provide certain farm bill payments or benefits to a person or legal entity whose average adjusted gross income exceeds $250,000.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 186-228 : R 84-152; D 102-76
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses of Agriculture Department personnel to provide certain farm bill payments or benefits to a person or legal entity whose average adjusted gross income exceeds $250,000.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 186-228 : R 84-152; D 102-76
House Vote 457 Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations -- Market Access Programs HR 2112
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program, which provides assistance to producers and exporters for promotional activities abroad.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 101-314 : R 80-156; D 21-158
June 16, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program, which provides assistance to producers and exporters for promotional activities abroad.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 101-314 : R 80-156; D 21-158
House Vote 496 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Operations and Maintenance Funding HR 2219
July 6, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for general Defense Department maintenance and operations by $217 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 87-328 : R 70-162; D 17-166
July 6, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for general Defense Department maintenance and operations by $217 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 87-328 : R 70-162; D 17-166
House Vote 511 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Funding Reduction HR 2219
July 7, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would reduce the amount of funding made available in the bill by $125 million, with the aim of reducing funding for military bands.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 226-201 : R 90-148; D 136-53
July 7, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would reduce the amount of funding made available in the bill by $125 million, with the aim of reducing funding for military bands.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 226-201 : R 90-148; D 136-53
House Vote 512 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Motorsports Military Outreach HR 2219
July 7, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would cap at $20 million the amount of the funding in the bill used for recruiting and outreach through the motorsports industry, such as paying NASCAR teams and drivers.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 167-260 : R 33-204; D 134-56
July 7, 2011 - McCollum, D-Minn., amendment that would cap at $20 million the amount of the funding in the bill used for recruiting and outreach through the motorsports industry, such as paying NASCAR teams and drivers.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 167-260 : R 33-204; D 134-56
House Vote 522 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Disclosure of Political Contributions HR 2219
July 7, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to implement any rule, regulation or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 256-170 : R 236-2; D 20-168
July 7, 2011 - Cole, R-Okla., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to implement any rule, regulation or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 256-170 : R 236-2; D 20-168
House Vote 525 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Operations and Maintenance HR 2219
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for general Defense Department operations and maintenance by $250 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 39-380 : R 39-196; D 0-184
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for general Defense Department operations and maintenance by $250 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 39-380 : R 39-196; D 0-184
House Vote 526 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund HR 2219
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund by $3.6 billion.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 118-295 : R 54-178; D 64-117
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund by $3.6 billion.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 118-295 : R 54-178; D 64-117
House Vote 527 Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations -- Research and Development HR 2219
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Defense Department research, development, test, and evaluation by $730 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 100-321 : R 72-163; D 28-158
July 8, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would reduce funding for Defense Department research, development, test, and evaluation by $730 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 100-321 : R 72-163; D 28-158
House Vote 538 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Spending Reductions HR 2354
July 11, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce or eliminate funding for various programs for the Energy Department and independent agencies by $3.25 billion and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 96-313 : R 96-135; D 0-178
July 11, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce or eliminate funding for various programs for the Energy Department and independent agencies by $3.25 billion and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 96-313 : R 96-135; D 0-178
House Vote 542 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Weatherization Assistance Stimulus Funding Transfer HR 2354
July 12, 2011 - Lamborn, R-Colo., amendment that would strike language from the bill that would allow the Energy Department to transfer unspent stimulus funds provided for federal weatherization assistance from one state to another.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 164-259 : R 162-76; D 2-183
July 12, 2011 - Lamborn, R-Colo., amendment that would strike language from the bill that would allow the Energy Department to transfer unspent stimulus funds provided for federal weatherization assistance from one state to another.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 164-259 : R 162-76; D 2-183
House Vote 545 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy HR 2354
July 12, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $27 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 131-292 : R 130-107; D 1-185
July 12, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $27 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 131-292 : R 130-107; D 1-185
House Vote 547 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy HR 2354
July 12, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $46 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 127-296 : R 125-112; D 2-184
July 12, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $46 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 127-296 : R 125-112; D 2-184
House Vote 551 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy HR 2354
July 12, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $166 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 119-305 : R 117-121; D 2-184
July 12, 2011 - McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs by $166 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 119-305 : R 117-121; D 2-184
House Vote 563 Light Bulb Energy Efficiency Standards Repeal -- Passage HR 2417
July 12, 2011 - Barton, R-Texas, motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would repeal energy-efficiency standards for incandescent light bulbs scheduled to take effect in 2012. The bill also would eliminate $30 million in authorized funding for Energy Department research, market assessments and consumer education related to energy-efficient lighting. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 233-193 : R 228-10; D 5-183
July 12, 2011 - Barton, R-Texas, motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would repeal energy-efficiency standards for incandescent light bulbs scheduled to take effect in 2012. The bill also would eliminate $30 million in authorized funding for Energy Department research, market assessments and consumer education related to energy-efficient lighting. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 233-193 : R 228-10; D 5-183
House Vote 577 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Department Science HR 2354
July 14, 2011 - Royce, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for the Energy Department science account by $10 million and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 136-291 : R 134-104; D 2-187
July 14, 2011 - Royce, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for the Energy Department science account by $10 million and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 136-291 : R 134-104; D 2-187
House Vote 578 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Department Science HR 2354
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Energy Department science account by $820.5 million and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 99-328 : R 98-140; D 1-188
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for the Energy Department science account by $820.5 million and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 99-328 : R 98-140; D 1-188
House Vote 580 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Advanced Technology Manufacturing Loan Elimination HR 2354
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate the $6 million in funding for the Advanced Technology Manufacturing loan program and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 114-309 : R 112-125; D 2-184
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate the $6 million in funding for the Advanced Technology Manufacturing loan program and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 114-309 : R 112-125; D 2-184
House Vote 582 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Elimination HR 2354
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate the $250,000 in funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 187-239 : R 181-57; D 6-182
July 14, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate the $250,000 in funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 187-239 : R 181-57; D 6-182
House Vote 585 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Davis-Bacon Act HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to administer or enforce the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, except for contracts that exceed $20 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-238 : R 182-53; D 1-185
July 15, 2011 - Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill to administer or enforce the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, except for contracts that exceed $20 million.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 183-238 : R 182-53; D 1-185
House Vote 587 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- ARPA-E Funding Ban HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 81-341 : R 81-155; D 0-186
July 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 81-341 : R 81-155; D 0-186
House Vote 589 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Fossil Energy Research Funding Ban HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Energy Department's fossil energy research program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 68-353 : R 45-190; D 23-163
July 15, 2011 - Flake, R-Ariz., amendment that would bar the use of funds in the bill for the Energy Department's fossil energy research program.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 68-353 : R 45-190; D 23-163
House Vote 591 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable-Energy Funding Ban HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate all funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 69-354 : R 69-168; D 0-186
July 15, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would eliminate all funding for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 69-354 : R 69-168; D 0-186
House Vote 593 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Recess Appointment Salaries HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Landry, R-La., amendment that would prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries of officials given their positions by recess appointments.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 227-193 : R 227-7; D 0-186
July 15, 2011 - Landry, R-La., amendment that would prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay the salaries of officials given their positions by recess appointments.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 227-193 : R 227-7; D 0-186
House Vote 594 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Overall Funding Reduction HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for programs in the bill by 5 percent. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 129-292 : R 128-107; D 1-185
July 15, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for programs in the bill by 5 percent. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 129-292 : R 128-107; D 1-185
House Vote 595 Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations -- Overall Funding Reduction HR 2354
July 15, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for programs in the bill by 1 percent.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 150-272 : R 147-89; D 3-183
July 15, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce funding for programs in the bill by 1 percent.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 150-272 : R 147-89; D 3-183
House Vote 623 Fiscal 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations -- Botanic Garden Reduction HR 2551
July 22, 2011 - Hayworth, R-N.Y., amendment no. 5 that would reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $632,780 and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 299-112 : R 226-3; D 73-109
July 22, 2011 - Hayworth, R-N.Y., amendment no. 5 that would reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $632,780 and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 299-112 : R 226-3; D 73-109
House Vote 624 Fiscal 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations -- Botanic Garden Reduction HR 2551
July 22, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment no. 6 that would reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $3.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 153-260 : R 142-88; D 11-172
July 22, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment no. 6 that would reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $3.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 153-260 : R 142-88; D 11-172
House Vote 625 Fiscal 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations -- Government Printing Office Reductions HR 2551
July 22, 2011 - Stutzman, R-Ind., amendment no. 8 that would reduce funding for Government Printing Office (GPO) congressional printing and binding by $3.4 million and expenses and salaries at GPO's Office of Superintendent of Documents by $1.5 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 218-194 : R 177-52; D 41-142
July 22, 2011 - Stutzman, R-Ind., amendment no. 8 that would reduce funding for Government Printing Office (GPO) congressional printing and binding by $3.4 million and expenses and salaries at GPO's Office of Superintendent of Documents by $1.5 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 218-194 : R 177-52; D 41-142
House Vote 626 Fiscal 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations -- Compact Fluorescent Light Ban HR 2551
July 22, 2011 - Thompson, R-Pa., amendment no. 15 that would bar the use of funds in the bill to purchase, acquire, install or use any medium screw-base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 130-283 : R 126-104; D 4-179
July 22, 2011 - Thompson, R-Pa., amendment no. 15 that would bar the use of funds in the bill to purchase, acquire, install or use any medium screw-base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 130-283 : R 126-104; D 4-179
House Vote 633 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- Spending Reduction HR 2584
July 25, 2011 - Huelskamp, R-Kan., amendment that would decrease funding for various programs in the bill by $3 billion and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 126-284 : R 126-105; D 0-179
July 25, 2011 - Huelskamp, R-Kan., amendment that would decrease funding for various programs in the bill by $3 billion and transfer the money to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 126-284 : R 126-105; D 0-179
House Vote 650 Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Permit -- Passage HR 1938
July 26, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would require the administration to make a permitting decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline within 30 days after the final environmental impact statement is issued or by Nov. 1, whichever is earlier. It would direct the president, working through the Energy secretary, to coordinate with federal agencies to make sure necessary review stages are expedited. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 279-147 : R 232-3; D 47-144
July 26, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would require the administration to make a permitting decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline within 30 days after the final environmental impact statement is issued or by Nov. 1, whichever is earlier. It would direct the president, working through the Energy secretary, to coordinate with federal agencies to make sure necessary review stages are expedited. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 279-147 : R 232-3; D 47-144
House Vote 654 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- National Park System Reduction HR 2584
July 27, 2011 - Amash, R-Mich., amendment that would decrease funding for National Park System operations by $2.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 131-294 : R 123-113; D 8-181
July 27, 2011 - Amash, R-Mich., amendment that would decrease funding for National Park System operations by $2.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 131-294 : R 123-113; D 8-181
House Vote 657 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- Interior Department Management Decrease HR 2584
July 27, 2011 - Scalise, R-La., amendment that would reduce funding for Interior Department management expenses by $420,000 and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 215-213 : R 212-25; D 3-188
July 27, 2011 - Scalise, R-La., amendment that would reduce funding for Interior Department management expenses by $420,000 and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 215-213 : R 212-25; D 3-188
House Vote 661 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- Environmental Programs and Management Decrease HR 2584
July 27, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would decrease funding for the Environmental Programs and Management account by $6.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 235-191 : R 224-13; D 11-178
July 27, 2011 - Pompeo, R-Kan., amendment that would decrease funding for the Environmental Programs and Management account by $6.2 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Adopted in Committee of the Whole 235-191 : R 224-13; D 11-178
House Vote 664 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- Diesel Emissions Reduction HR 2584
July 28, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would eliminate the $30 million in funding for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account for grants to reduce pollution from diesel engines and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 114-314 : R 114-124; D 0-190
July 28, 2011 - Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would eliminate the $30 million in funding for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account for grants to reduce pollution from diesel engines and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 114-314 : R 114-124; D 0-190
House Vote 669 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- Smithsonian Institution Reduction HR 2584
July 28, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for Smithsonian Institution salaries and expenses by $55.6 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 110-317 : R 110-128; D 0-189
July 28, 2011 - Broun, R-Ga., amendment that would reduce funding for Smithsonian Institution salaries and expenses by $55.6 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 110-317 : R 110-128; D 0-189
House Vote 670 Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations -- National Endowment for the Arts Reduction HR 2584
July 28, 2011 - Walberg, R-Mich., amendment that would reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts by $10.6 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 181-240 : R 181-55; D 0-185
July 28, 2011 - Walberg, R-Mich., amendment that would reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts by $10.6 million and transfer the funds to the bill's spending reduction account.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 181-240 : R 181-55; D 0-185
House Vote 764 Cement Plant Emissions -- Passage HR 2681
October 6, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would nullify certain EPA emissions standards for cement plants and other related equipment and require the agency to repropose and finalize the rules 15 months after the bill's enactment. The agency would be required to allow affected plants at least five years to comply after the regulations become effective. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 262-161 : R 237-2; D 25-159
October 6, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would nullify certain EPA emissions standards for cement plants and other related equipment and require the agency to repropose and finalize the rules 15 months after the bill's enactment. The agency would be required to allow affected plants at least five years to comply after the regulations become effective. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 262-161 : R 237-2; D 25-159
House Vote 781 Colombia Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3078
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Colombia to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 262-167 : R 231-9; D 31-158
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Colombia to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 262-167 : R 231-9; D 31-158
House Vote 782 Panama Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3079
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Panama. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Panama to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 300-129 : R 234-6; D 66-123
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Panama. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and require Panama to take steps to strengthen its labor and environmental enforcement standards. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 300-129 : R 234-6; D 66-123
House Vote 783 South Korea Trade Agreement -- Passage HR 3080
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and reduce tariffs on U.S. autos exported to South Korea. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 278-151 : R 219-21; D 59-130
October 12, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. The agreement would reduce most tariffs and duties on goods traded between the two countries, reduce barriers to trade in services, increase protections for intellectual property and reduce tariffs on U.S. autos exported to South Korea. Note: A 'yea' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 278-151 : R 219-21; D 59-130
House Vote 791 Commercial Boiler Emissions -- Passage HR 2250
October 13, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would nullify certain EPA emissions standards for commercial and industrial boilers and other related equipment. It would require the agency to repropose and finalize the rules 15 months after the bill's enactment. The agency would be required to allow affected plants at least five years to comply after the regulations become effective. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 275-142 : R 234-0; D 41-142
October 13, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would nullify certain EPA emissions standards for commercial and industrial boilers and other related equipment. It would require the agency to repropose and finalize the rules 15 months after the bill's enactment. The agency would be required to allow affected plants at least five years to comply after the regulations become effective. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 275-142 : R 234-0; D 41-142
House Vote 858 Balanced-Budget Amendment -- Passage H J Res 2
November 18, 2011 - Smith, R-Texas, motion to suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution that would propose a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget starting in fiscal 2018 or the second fiscal year after ratification by three-fourths of the states, whichever is later. Under the proposal three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve deficit spending or an increase in the public debt limit. A simple majority could waive the requirement in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules and to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution. A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 261-165 : R 236-4; D 25-161
November 18, 2011 - Smith, R-Texas, motion to suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution that would propose a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget starting in fiscal 2018 or the second fiscal year after ratification by three-fourths of the states, whichever is later. Under the proposal three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve deficit spending or an increase in the public debt limit. A simple majority could waive the requirement in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. Note: A two-thirds majority of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required for passage under suspension of the rules and to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution. A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Motion rejected 261-165 : R 236-4; D 25-161
House Vote 888 Regulatory Rulemaking Criteria -- Passage HR 3010
December 2, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would modify the federal rule-making process to require agencies to consider new criteria when issuing rules such as the availability of 'reasonable alternatives,' including not taking action at the federal level. The bill would require agencies to adopt the least costly rule proposal unless it certified that a higher-cost alternative's benefits outweighed the costs and the decision was based on protecting public health, safety or welfare. It also would impose new procedural requirements related to rules with an annual estimated economic impact greater than $100 million. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 253-167 : R 234-0; D 19-167
December 2, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would modify the federal rule-making process to require agencies to consider new criteria when issuing rules such as the availability of 'reasonable alternatives,' including not taking action at the federal level. The bill would require agencies to adopt the least costly rule proposal unless it certified that a higher-cost alternative's benefits outweighed the costs and the decision was based on protecting public health, safety or welfare. It also would impose new procedural requirements related to rules with an annual estimated economic impact greater than $100 million. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 253-167 : R 234-0; D 19-167
House Vote 901 Congressional Approval of Major Rules -- Passage HR 10
December 7, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would allow 'major' rules issued by agencies to take effect only if Congress votes to enact them with a joint resolution. The bill would define a major rule as any rule that would have an annual economic effect greater than $100 million; would cause a major increase in costs or prices; or would have a significant adverse effect on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation or U.S. economic competitiveness. The bill would establish procedures for consideration of the resolutions and would provide exemptions for rules concerning monetary policy proposed by the Federal Reserve or the Federal Open Market Committee. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 241-184 : R 237-0; D 4-184
December 7, 2011 - Passage of the bill that would allow 'major' rules issued by agencies to take effect only if Congress votes to enact them with a joint resolution. The bill would define a major rule as any rule that would have an annual economic effect greater than $100 million; would cause a major increase in costs or prices; or would have a significant adverse effect on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation or U.S. economic competitiveness. The bill would establish procedures for consideration of the resolutions and would provide exemptions for rules concerning monetary policy proposed by the Federal Reserve or the Federal Open Market Committee. Note: A 'nay' was a vote in support of the president's position.
CCAGW Position: Yea
Vote Results: Passed 241-184 : R 237-0; D 4-184
House Vote 906 Coarse Particulates Regulation -- 'Nuisance Dust' Exemption Elimination HR 1633
December 8, 2011 - Rush, D-Ill., amendment no. 1 that would strike language in the bill that would exempt 'nuisance dust' from regulation under the Clean Air Act in most cases. It also would state that nothing in the bill would preclude the EPA from regulating fine particulate matter.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 150-255 : R 0-228; D 150-27
December 8, 2011 - Rush, D-Ill., amendment no. 1 that would strike language in the bill that would exempt 'nuisance dust' from regulation under the Clean Air Act in most cases. It also would state that nothing in the bill would preclude the EPA from regulating fine particulate matter.
CCAGW Position: Nay
Vote Results: Rejected in Committee of the Whole 150-255 : R 0-228; D 150-27