Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".

On the Motion to Proceed

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

On the Motion

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.

Caleb Orr, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Economic and Business Affairs)

On the Cloture Motion

Joshua D. Dunlap, of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit

On the Nomination

Joshua D. Dunlap, of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit

On the Cloture Motion

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

On the Joint Resolution

Cheryl Mason, of North Carolina, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs

On the Cloture Motion

Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs

On the Cloture Motion

Richard Topping, of Ohio, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs

On the Cloture Motion

William Long, of Missouri, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the remainder of the term expiring November 12, 2027

On the Nomination

William Long, of Missouri, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the remainder of the term expiring November 12, 2027

On the Cloture Motion

Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs)

On the Cloture Motion

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

On the Joint Resolution

Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

On the Cloture Motion

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

On the Motion to Proceed

Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs

On the Nomination

Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs

On the Cloture Motion

On the Amendment

To provide tax relief to middle class families and small businesses and to expand health insurance coverage for children.

To express the sense of the Senate concerning the provision of health care for children before providing tax cuts for the wealthy.

On the Point of Order

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for 100 percent of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.

On Motion to Instruct Conferees

H.R.831 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 104-7, APPROVED 4/11/95) (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 5 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH CHANGES THE TAX TREATMENT OF U.S. CITIZENS RELINQUISHING THEIR CITIZENSHIP.)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4333, TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, TO CORRECT TECHNICAL ERRORS IN THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986 AND CERTAIN OTHER TAX LAWS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2953, GAS PIPELINE TAXATION, TO AMEND TITLE 28 OF THE U.S. CODE TO ALLOW THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURTS TO PROHIBIT OR WITHHOLD SOME STATE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES ON INTERSTATE GAS TRANSMISSION PROPERTY. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 507, THE RULE TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4333, TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2957, NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM ADMINISTERED UNDER TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 3838, A BILL TO REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS, TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Congressional Vote

TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST THAT THE CONFERENCE ON H R 3838 RESULT IN A FAIR TAX BURDEN FOR ALL TAXPAYERS, BOTH CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL, COUPLED WITH MARGINAL TAX RATES NO HIGHER THAN THE SENATE AMENDMENT;FAIR TREATMENT OF FAMILIES IN THE LOWER AND MIDDLE INCOME GROUPS, WHICH REQUIRES A FULL $2,000 PERSONAL EXEMPTION FOR BOTH ITEMIZERS AND NONITEMIZERS; PRESERVATION OF THE HOUSE POSITION WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH PRESERVING RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS INCENTIVES FOR LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME TAXPAYERS; AND NO NET INCREASE IN FEDERAL TAXES.

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE H CON RES 337, TO FUND IN FULL MOST DOMESTIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, DECREASE DEFENSE SPENDING, AND RAISE NEW REVENUES BY INCREASING INCOME TAX FOR SELECTED CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WHILE REDUCING TAXES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PART OF H RES 384 TO BRING CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS ACTION AGAINST RALPH BERNSTEIN OF NEW YORK ON THE GROUNDS THAT BERNSTEIN WOULD NOT TESTIFY BEFORE THE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.

Congressional Vote

A MOTION TO CONSIDER H RES 350, A RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H R 3992 WHICH WOULD AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE OF 1954 BY EXTENDING SOME TAX PROVISIONS BEYOND 1985. A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY REQUIRED. (MOTION FAILED)

AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE A 100% TAX CREDIT, UP TO $100 MAXIMUM PER PERSON ($200 ON JOINT RETURNS), FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FROM THEIR HOME STATE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 343, A RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H R 3838 WHICH WOULD REVISE THE INTERNAL REVENUE STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE A 100% TAX CREDIT, UP TO $100 MAXIMUM PER PERSON ($200 ON JOINT RETURNS), FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FROM THEIR HOME STATE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT H RES 336, A RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF STATUTES EMBODIED IN H R 3838 FOR REFORMIMG THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO APPROVE H R 2095 DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME EXTENSION. THE BILL EXTENDS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FROM THE FIRST SUNDAY IN APRIL TO THE FIRST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO ADPOT H RES 288 TO CONSIDER H R 2095. THE BILL WOULD EXTEND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FROM THE FIRST SUNDAY IN APRIL TO THE FIRST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER. (UNDER THE CURRENT SYSTEM, DST BEGINS ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF APRIL AND ENDS THE LAST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER.) (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT EXEMPTING EXECUTIVE ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE AND THE POSTAL SERVICE, FROM A 2.65 PERCENT SPENDING CUT. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT EXEMPTING EXECUTIVE ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE AND THE POSTAL SERVICE, FROM A 2.65 PERCENT SPENDING CUT. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AMEND H CON RES 152 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS SHOULD REPORT MINIMUM TAX LEGISLATION WITH THE REVENUES RAISED TO BE USED EITHER FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION OR FOR REDUCTION IN TAX RATES. (MOTION FAILED)

TO AMEND H CON RES 152 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE LELAND AMENDMENT FREEZES DEFENSE AUTHORITY DURING FISCAL YEAR 1986 AT THE FISCAL YEAR 1985 LEVELS AND REDUCES SUCH AUTHORITY DURING FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988 THROUGH THE ELIMINATION OF SEVERAL MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS; PROVIDES A 25 PERCENT MINIMUM TAX ON CORPORATIONS; AND PROVIDES TAX RELIEF FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 2475, A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO SIMPLIFY THE IMPUTED INTEREST RULES OF SECTIONS 1274 AND 483. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H R 1869, A MEASURE REPEALING THE CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS ADDED BY THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1984. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H CON RES 110, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE AUTHORITIES IN TAIWAN SHOULD CONTINUE TO COOPERATE FULLY IN THE CASE OF HENRY LIU AND THAT AN EXTRADITION AGREEMENT SHOULD BE CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN AND THE COORDINATION COUNCIL FOR NORTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)