Trade

A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

On the Motion to Discharge

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

On the Joint Resolution

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF C. WILLIAM VERITY, JR., OF OHIO, TO BE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.

Congressional Vote

TO REFER THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON S 742, THE FAIRNESS IN BROADCASTING ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION.

TO ADOPT S RES 225, THE ECONOMIC SUMMIT, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ADDRESS SUCH ISSUES AS AIDS, AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS, TRADE, AND NATIONAL SECURITY.

TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE BUDGETARY SAVINGS FROM WESTERN PUBLIC POWER PROGRAMS AND OFFSET THIS EXPENDITURE WITH PREPAYMENT OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK LOANS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT S 742, THE FAIRNESS IN BROADCASTING ACT OF 1987, A BILL TO CLARIFY CONGRESSIONAL INTENT REGARDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1984 THAT ENSURE THAT BROADCASTERS AFFORD REASONABLE CHANCES FOR THE DISCUSSION OF CONFLICTING VIEWS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S 677, THE FEDERAL COMMISSION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1987, TO REQUIRE THAT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF AND REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING UNFAIR, DECEPTIVE OR MISLEADING PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF HEALTH INSURANCE TO THE ELDERLY, AND ON THE INCREASE IN CASUALTY AND PROPERTY RATES.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848 PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS. THE AMENDMENT WOULD MAKE STANDARDS UNDER THE 1980 INFANT FORMULA ACT MORE STRINGENT.

Congressional Vote

TO REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO CLOSE DEBATE ON HR 1562, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF IMPORTED TEXTILE AND APPAREL. (MOTION PASSED;THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY REQUIRED.)

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS, SC) MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULE REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THE BILL. (THEREBY OPENING THE WAY FOR A FUTURE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TEXTILE IMPORT QUOTAS.

Congressional Vote

TO WAIVE THE RULE THAT REQUIRES AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THEIR BILL, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO S 1730 THAT CONCERNS QUOTAS FOR TEXTILE IMPORTS.

TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS, SC) MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULE REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THE BILL. (THEREBY OPENING THE WAY FOR A FUTURE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TEXTILE IMPORT QUOTAS.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH MICRONESIA, TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TE TILE IMPORTS AND IMPOSE A SIX PERCENT LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE IMPORTS.

TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH MICRONESIA, TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TE TILE IMPORTS AND IMPOSE A SIX PERCENT LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE IMPORTS.

TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, THAT WOULD LIMIT FOREIGN TEXTILE AND SHOE IMPORTATION.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S 1078, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW A LEGISLATIVE VETO OF ANY REGULATION OR RULE OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OR THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE MCCLURE, ID) AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FROM OVERRIDING STATE LAWS CONCERNING LICENSING LAWYERS, DOCTORS, AND DENTISTS.

Congressional Vote

TO DETERMINE IF THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648 IS GERMANE. THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT CLARIFIES THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS IN LICENSES TO DISTRIBUTE AND SELL TRADEMARKED MALT BEVERAGE PRODUCTS ARE LAWFUL UNDER THE ANTITRUST LAWS. (RULED NONGERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 34

Congressional Vote

TO PASS H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 3398, A BILL MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE TARIFF TREATMENT OF SPECIFIED ARTICLES, AND GRANTING DUTY-FREE TREATMENT TO SPECIFIED ARTICLES. THE WILSON AMENDMENT EQUALIZES TARIFFS ON CANNED TUNA. (MOTION FAILED)

TO RATIFY TWO TREATIES: THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED NATIO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION; AND AN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE SIMPLIFICATION AND HARMONIZATION OF CUSTOMS PROCEDURES. (TREATIES RATIFIED;2/3 REQUIRED)

TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 27 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE FEDERAL BORROWING LEVELS ASSUMED IN THE (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE USED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, TO PROVIDE LOANS TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WHICH SUBSIDIZE EXPORTS IN UNFAIR COMPETITION WITH PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT S. CON. RES. 60, A MEASURE DISAPPROVING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TRADE REGULATION RULE RELATING TO THE SALE OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.3567, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR 1982 AND 1983 TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED).

Congressional Vote

(CONTINUED) TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. MILLER III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE A FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSIONER. (MOTION PASSED)

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION OF THE REVISED CUSTOMS CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT OF GOODS UNDER COVER OF TIR CARNETS (EX M.S., 95TH CONG, 1ST SESS). (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S. CON. RES. 9, BY RESTORING FUNDS FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 2

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S. 509, BY ESTABLISHING A SECTION 22 QUOTA ON THE IMPORTATION OF CASEIN PRODUCTS INTO THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 1

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MALCOLM BALDRIGE, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. (MOTION (CONTINUED) PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 7548, TO PERMIT THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR SERVICES TO BORROWERS, BY ELIMINATING FINANCING UNDER THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM TO BANKS FOR COOPERATIVES FOR AGRICULTURAL EXPORT AND IMPORT TRANSACTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 367, DISAPPROVING THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO INDIA OF URANIUM FOR THE TARAPUR ATOMIC POWER STATION PURSUANT TO EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION XSNM 1569.

Congressional Vote

TO STRIKE OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF S. 2271, A SENATE PASSED BILL SIMILAR TO H.R. 7244, TO AMEND THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO AN INCREASE IN THE U.S. QUOTA IN THE IMF, AND INSERT THE PROVISIONS OF H.R. 7244. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO PASS H. J. RES. 589, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR THE EXPORT IMPORT BANK. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO PASS H.R. 3567, A BILL TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS IN LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, AND SELL TRADEMARKED SOFT DRINK PRODUCTS ARE LAWFUL UNDER THE ANTITRUST LAWS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2313, FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 619, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 514, MAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 514, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2471, TRADE COMMISSION/CUSTOMS SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3352, PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON THE IMPORTATION OF FLUORSPAR. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 2313, FTC AUTHORIZATION, BY PROHIBITING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FROM ENFORCING THE ANTITRUST LAWS WITH RESPECT TO AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES AND MARKETING ORDERS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND H.R. 2313, FTC AUTHORIZATION, BY PROHIBITING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FROM PROMULGATING ITS PROPOSED FORMULA RULE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2727, MEAT IMPORT QUOTAS, BY INCREASING THE MINIMUM ACCESS LEVEL FOR IMPORTED MEAT TO 1.3 BILLION POUNDS. THE FRENZEL AMENDMENT INCREASED THE MINIMUM LEVEL FROM 1.2 BILLION TO 1.25 BILLION POUNDS ANNUALLY. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 454, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H. H.R. 2727, MEAT IMPORT QUOTAS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5048, AN ACT TO PRESERVE WITHIN MONASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK, VIRGINIA, THE MOST IMPORTANT HISTORIC PROPERTIES RELATING TO THE BATTLE OF MONASSAS. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 737, A BILL PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO REGULATE EXPORTS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE DORNAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4034, EXPORT ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS. THE PREYER AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EXPORT LICENSING INFORMATION AND MAKES INFORMATION ON SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AFTER JUNE 30, 1980. (MOTION PASSED)