Inversions
380 votes and 66 inversions
On the Nomination PN107
John Ashcroft, of Missouri, to be Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (58-42)
| yeas | nays |
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| 58 | 42 |
| 265451025 | 303556003 |
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 6
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to ergonomics.
Joint Resolution Passed (56-44)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 56 | 44 |
| 263945217 | 305061811 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 13 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To provide small business creditors priority over larger businesses relating to distribution of the bankruptcy estate.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)
| yeas | nays | present |
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| 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 258793959 | 297705236 | 12507833 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 17 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To make an amendment with respect to predatory lending practices, and for other purposes.
Motion to Table Agreed to (50-49)
| yeas | nays | present |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 231626033 | 324873162 | 12507833 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 26 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To strike certain provisions relating to small businesses, and for other purposes,
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-41)
| yeas | nays | absent | present |
|---|
| 55 | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| 249114790 | 295407202 | 11977203 | 12507833 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 27 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To make an amendment with respect to extensions of credit to underage consumers.
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-42)
| yeas | nays | absent | present |
|---|
| 55 | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| 254801680 | 297014481 | 4683034 | 12507833 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Sessions Amendment No. 32)
To establish a procedure to safeguard the surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare hospital insurance trust funds.
Motion Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 52 | 48 |
| 248122926 | 320884102 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 75 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To amend the Truth in Lending Act with respect to extensions of credit to consumers under the age of 21.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)
| yeas | nays | present |
|---|
| 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 266022475 | 290476720 | 12507833 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 36 to S. 420 (Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001)
To disallow certain claims and prohibit coercive debt collection practices.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)
| yeas | nays | present |
|---|
| 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 261840963 | 294658232 | 12507833 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 145 to S. 27 (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001)
To apply the prohibition on electioneering communications to targeted communications of certain tax-exempt organizations.
Amendment Agreed to (51-46)
| yeas | nays | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 46 | 3 |
| 276602905 | 286131561 | 6272562 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 149 to S. 27 (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001)
To modify and index contribution limits.
Motion to Table Failed (46-54)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 54 | 46 |
| 253563601 | 315443427 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 173 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To revise certain provisions providing for a reserve fund for prescription drugs and medicare reform in the Senate.
Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President voted Yea)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 50 | 50 |
| 246305892 | 322701136 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 174 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To provide for additional agriculture assistance.
Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 51 | 49 |
| 247363943 | 321643085 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 176 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To provide emergency assistance to producers of agricultural commodities in fiscal year 2001, and additional funds for farm and conservation programs during fiscal years 2002 through 2001.
Amendment Rejected (47-53)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 53 | 47 |
| 256648032 | 312358996 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 188 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To amend the congressional budget to allow for the continued transformation of the military, to fulfill congressional commitments to provide quality health care for active and retired military families, and to continue improvements in compensation, housing, and other quality of life issues.
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
| nays | yeas | absent |
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| 52 | 47 | 1 |
| 254019377 | 280502028 | 34485623 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 191 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To eliminate further cuts in Medicare payments to home health agencies.
Amendment Rejected (47-53)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 53 | 47 |
| 257501485 | 311505543 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 345 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To provide for tax relief.
Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 51 | 49 |
| 247363943 | 321643085 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 257 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To increase natural resources, environment, energy and other spending to ensure full funding of the Land Conservation, Preservation, and Infrastructure Improvement Program; to help preserve the core operating budgets of the major environmental agencies to provide appropriate funding for activities related to enforcement of environmental statutes and setting of standards that protect natural resources and the public's health; to address contaminated brownfield sites and urban sprawl and promote smart growth; to save wildlife habitat and endangered species; and to address water quality and infrastructure, global climate change, and energy security, resources and efficiency.
Amendment Rejected (46-54)
| nays | yeas |
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| 54 | 46 |
| 264705169 | 304301859 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Voinovich Amdt. No. 288)
To improve the fiscal discipline of the budget process by creating a point of order against emergency spending that does not meet the definition of an emergency requirement.
Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 54 | 46 |
| 268459778 | 300547250 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 347 to S.Amdt. 170 to H.Con.Res. 83 (No short title on file)
To eliminate the marriage penalty tax.
Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President voted Yea)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 50 | 50 |
| 246305892 | 322701136 |
On the Nomination PN185
John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 57 | 43 |
| 272965692 | 296041336 |
On the Conference Report H.Con.Res. 83
A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011.
Conference Report Agreed to (53-47)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 53 | 47 |
| 261197970 | 307809058 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 378 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To provide for class reduction programs.
Amendment Rejected (48-50)
| nays | yeas | absent | present |
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| 50 | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| 238944349 | 320424780 | 1218305 | 8419594 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 525 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To provide grants for the renovation of schools.
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 235064410 | 328298632 | 5643986 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 654 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To accelerate the elimination of the marriage penalty in the standard deduction and 15-percent bracket and to modify the reduction in the marginal rate of tax.
Amendment Rejected (44-56)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 56 | 44 |
| 268480863 | 300526165 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 669 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To increase the deduction for higher education expenses for certain taxpayers and to increase the tax credit for student loan interest.
Amendment Rejected (43-55)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 263675642 | 295853426 | 9477960 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 674 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To provide a marginal tax rate reduction for all taxpayers.
Amendment Rejected (48-50)
| nays | yeas | absent | present |
|---|
| 50 | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| 242332083 | 324823324 | 633316 | 1218305 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Rockefeller Amendment No. 679)
To delay the reduction of the top income tax rate for individuals until a real Medicare prescription drug benefit is enacted.
Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 244088630 | 324285082 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Bayh Amdt. No. 685, as modified)
To preserve and protect the surpluses by providing a trigger to delay tax reductions and mandatory spending increases and limit discretionary spending if certain deficit targets are not met over the next 10 years.
Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 244563930 | 323809782 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Wellstone Motion to Commit to the Committee on Finance)
To establish a reserve account to provide funds for Federal education programs.
Motion Rejected (41-58, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 279854001 | 288519711 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Bingaman Amdt. No. 717)
To provide energy conservation and production tax incentives.
Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 261873244 | 306500468 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Motion to Commit to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 270332634 | 298041078 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 684)
To provide that reductions of the top marginal income tax rate will not take effect unless funding is provided at the levels authorized in amendments to S. 1, Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, that have been adopted by the Senate with respect to the Individuals With Disabilities Education act, title I (State Grants for Disadvantaged Students) and part A of title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended by S. 1), and provisions of such Act concerning the education of students with limited English proficiency, and after school care in 21st Century Learning Centers.
Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 252145060 | 316228652 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 725 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To increase the income limits applicable to the 10 percent rate bracket for individual income taxes.
Amendment Rejected (46-53)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 252708232 | 315665480 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 726 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To preserve the estate tax for estates of more than $100 million in size and increase the income limits applicable to the 10 percent rate bracket for individual income taxes.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 242185747 | 326187965 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive the CBA re: Harkin Amendment No. 727)
To delay the effective date of the reductions in the tax rate relating to the highest rate bracket until the enactment of legislation that ensures the long-term solvency of the social security and medicare trust funds.
Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 262304733 | 306068979 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 721 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To exempt individual taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes below $100,000 from the alternative minimum tax and modify the reduction in the top marginal rate.
Amendment Rejected (46-53)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 252708232 | 315665480 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 693 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To provide immediate tax refund checks to help boost the economy and help families pay for higher gas prices and energy bills and to modify the reduction in the maximum marginal rate of tax.
Amendment Rejected (43-56)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 259099534 | 309274178 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Corzine Motion to Commit H.R. 1836 to the Committee on Finance, with Instructions)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 257233313 | 311140399 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 743 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To increase the standard deduction and to strike the final two reductions in the 36 and 39.6 rate brackets.
Amendment Rejected (46-53)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 261359274 | 307014438 | 633316 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 744 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To increase the standard deduction and to reduce the final reduction in the 39.6 percent rate bracket to 1 percentage point.
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 52 | 47 | 1 |
| 254836128 | 313537584 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Carper Amdt. No. 747)
To provide responsible tax relief for all income taxpayers, by way of a $1,200,000,000,000 tax cut, and to make available an additional $150,000,000,000 for critical investments in education, particularly for meeting the Federal Government's commitments under IDEA, Head Start, and the bipartisan education reform and ESEA reauthorization bill.
Motion Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 282002813 | 285758746 | 1245469 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Conrad Motion to Commit H.R. 1836 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 57 | 41 | 2 |
| 279722829 | 288038730 | 1245469 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Levin Amendment No. 756)
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to adjust the reduction in the highest marginal income rate if the discretionary spending level is exceeded in fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (41-58, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 58 | 41 | 1 |
| 279442496 | 288931216 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to waive CBA re: Boxer Amdt. No. 767)
To aid public health and improve water safety by providing tax-exempt bond authority to water systems to comply with the 10 parts per billion arsenic standard recommended by the National Academy of Sciences and adopted by the World Health Organization and European Union.
Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 235336967 | 333036745 | 633316 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Nelson (FL) Amendment No. 748)
To provide a proportionate reduction in the credit for State death taxes before repeal, thereby allowing for responsible full estate tax repeal.
Motion Rejected (42-57)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 57 | 42 | 1 |
| 269180133 | 294418126 | 5408769 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 770 to H.R. 1836 (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001)
To accelerate the increase in exemption amount for estates and reduce the reduction in the 39.6 percent marginal tax rate.
Amendment Rejected (42-57)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 57 | 42 | 1 |
| 268193485 | 295404774 | 5408769 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Kennedy Amendment No. 699)
To condition the reductions in the 39.6 percent rate in 2002, 2005, and 2007 on the Federal Government funding certain increases in the maximum Federal Pell Grant amounts.
Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 254448580 | 309149679 | 5408769 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Kennedy Amendment No. 700)
To condition the reductions in the 39.6 percent rate in 2005 and 2007 on the Federal Government sufficiently funding Head Start to enable every eligible child access to such program.
Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 254448580 | 309149679 | 5408769 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Stabenow Motion to Commit H.R. 1836 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 54 | 46 |
| 254448580 | 314558448 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Graham Amdt. No. 763)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 53 | 47 |
| 242149047 | 326857981 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Schumer Amdt. No.777)
To provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals extend certain expiring tax provisions, and to provide an offset for revenue loss.
Motion Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 54 | 46 |
| 254448580 | 314558448 |
On the Nomination PN190
Theodore Bevry Olson, of the District of Columbia, to be Solicitor General of the United States
Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
| yeas | nays | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 248469738 | 318126555 | 2410735 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 385 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To limit the application of assessment requirements based on the costs to the State in administering such assessments.
Amendment Rejected (43-55)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 55 | 43 | 2 |
| 279605988 | 285788620 | 3612420 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 459 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To provide for the comparability of educational services available to elementary and secondary students within States.
Amendment Rejected (42-58)
| nays | yeas |
|---|
| 58 | 42 |
| 268520051 | 300486977 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 382 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To remove the 21st century community learning center program from the list of programs covered by performance agreements.
Amendment Rejected (47-51)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 250722435 | 313029157 | 5255436 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 800 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should appropriate all funds authorized for elementary and secondary education in fiscal year 2002.
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 251389559 | 314189036 | 3428433 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 604 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regarding discipline.
Amendment Rejected (50-50)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 50 | 50 |
| 250298105 | 318708923 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 648 to S.Amdt. 574 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1
To prohibit the use of Federal funds by any State or local educational agency or school that discriminates against the Boy Scouts of America in providing equal access to school premises or facilities.
Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 51 | 49 |
| 225595321 | 343411707 |
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Amdt. 604 to S.Amdt. 358 to S. 1 (Better Education for Students and Teachers Act)
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regarding discipline.
Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
| yeas | nays | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 47 | 2 |
| 250121322 | 316410522 | 2475184 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 862 to S. 1077 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001)
To rescind $33,900,000 for the printing and postage costs of the notices to be sent by the Internal Revenue Service before and after the tax rebate, such amount to remain available for debt reduction.
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 49 | 1 |
| 245472607 | 323041439 | 492982 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1622 to S. 1438 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002)
To strike title XXIX, relating to defense base closure and realignment.
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 53 | 47 |
| 279360412 | 289646616 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1987 to S.Amdt. 1984 to H.R. 2330 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002)
Of a perfecting nature.
Motion to Table Failed (45-50)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 228657455 | 311579537 | 28770036 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2110 to H.R. 2944 (District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002)
To cap the allowable fees an attorney may charge when challenging special education placement in the District of Columbia.
Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
| yeas | nays |
|---|
| 51 | 49 |
| 270027445 | 298979583 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2337 to H.R. 3338 (Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act, 2002)
With respect to the protection of United States interests and the interest of American citizens and service members as it relates to the establishment of an International Criminal Court.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)
| nays | yeas | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 48 | 1 |
| 238888643 | 329506232 | 612153 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2534 to S.Amdt. 2471 to S. 1731 (Agriculture, Conservation, and Rural Enhancement Act of 2001)
To make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.
Amendment Agreed to (51-46)
| yeas | nays | absent |
|---|
| 51 | 46 | 3 |
| 261184783 | 293169976 | 14652269 |