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EnvironmentOceanic Conservation
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Progressive Result
(win or loss)
2012 Senate
Roll Call 28. (S. 1813) On an amendment to expand offshore oil drilling Mar 08, 2012. N W
2012 House of Representatives
Roll Call 71. (H.R. 3408) On final passage of Republican legislation that would open vast new stretches of federally owned territory to energy exploration Feb 16, 2012. N L
Roll Call 66. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment attempting to speed approval of offshore renewable energy projects by limiting environmental reviews Feb 16, 2012. N L
Roll Call 65. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to require stricter safety requirements for offshore oil drilling Feb 16, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 64. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to ensure offshore oil exploration is off limits in northern California Feb 16, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 61. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to prevent energy exploration in publicly owned areas off the coast of the northeastern United States Feb 15, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 60. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to prevent oil exploration in publicly owned territory off the coast of California Feb 15, 2012. Y L
2011 House of Representatives
Roll Call 476. (H.R. 2021) On an amendment that would have prohibited oil and gas drilling off the coast of Oregon Jun 22, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 320. (H.R. 1231) Final passage of legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to auction leases for oil and gas drilling in the most oil-rich regions of the Outer Continental Shelf (specifically, those areas with more than 2.5 billion barrels of oil or 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas). May 12, 2011. N L
Roll Call 318. (H.R. 1231) On an amendment that would have banned oil and gas drilling from taking place off the coast of Washington State without the approval of Washington’s governor and state legislature. May 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 317. (H.R. 1231) On an amendment that would have prohibited oil and gas drilling off the Northern coast of California May 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 316. (H.R. 1231) On an amendment that would have permanently banned oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico May 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 315. (H.R. 1231) On an amendment that would have required all oil and gas companies that were issued leases for oil drilling to outline a “worst-case scenario” oil spill stemming from the proposed oil drilling operations. The applicant would also have been required to submit a plan to contain and clean up the damage stemming from this worst-case scenario. May 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 312. (H.R. 1231) On an amendment that would have banned oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf if such drilling would “impede operations” of the U.S. military May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 311. (H.R. 1231) Legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to auction leases for oil and gas drilling in the most oil-rich regions of the Outer Continental Shelf (specifically, those areas with more than 2.5 billion barrels of oil or 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas) – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 11, 2011. N L
Roll Call 310. (H.R. 1231) Legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to auction leases for oil and gas drilling in the most oil-rich regions of the Outer Continental Shelf (specifically, those areas with more than 2.5 billion barrels of oil or 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas) – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 11, 2011. N L
Roll Call 309. (H.R. 1299) Final passage of legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to approve or deny offshore oil drilling leases within 30 days of receiving an application May 11, 2011. N L
Roll Call 306. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have allowed district courts outside the Fifth Circuit (which included only Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas) to hear civil lawsuits regarding oil-drilling projects in the Gulf of Mexico May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 305. (H.R 1299) On an amendment that would have required all applications for offshore oil drilling permits to include an estimate of the amount of oil and gas expected to be produced from the well, as well as an estimate of the amount by which crude oil and consumer prices would be reduced if the well yielded the estimated amount of oil and gas. May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 304. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have prohibited oil companies from receiving offshore oil drilling permits that had not been approved by the Secretary of the Interior if the Interior Department lacked the staff and budget needed to review all applications for such permits May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 303. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have prohibited oil companies from receiving offshore oil drilling permits that had not been approved by the Secretary of the Interior May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 302. (H.R. 1229) On an amendment that would have prohibited the Secretary of the Interior from issuing a permit for offshore oil drilling until the secretary has certified that the applicant has calculated a “worst-case scenario” for the proposed oil drilling operations. The applicant would also have been required to demonstrate the ability respond immediately and effectively to this worst-case scenario. May 11, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 301. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have implemented new oil drilling safety standards proposed by a commission on the 2010 BP oil spill disaster, including new standards for blowout preventers (which monitor and control oil wells), as well as requirements for cementing and well design (in which cement seals the well and prevents such blowouts). May 10, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 300. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have required the Secretary of the Interior to consult with an independent drilling safety organization not affiliated with the American Petroleum Institute when reviewing oil-drilling permits May 10, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 299. (H.R. 1299) On an amendment that would have required the Interior Department to ensure that oil-drilling projects comply with all environmental and fisheries laws when reviewing applications for drilling permits May 10, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 298. (H.R. 1230) Final passage of legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off Virginia’s coast that had been cancelled or delayed by the Obama administration. May 05, 2011. N L
Roll Call 297. (H.R. 1230) On a motion that would have required all oil and gas produced as a result of leases authorized by an offshore oil drilling bill to be sold exclusively in the United States May 05, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 296. (H.R. 1230) On an amendment that would have postponed oil drilling at a site off Virginia’s coast until the Secretary of Defense certified that would not impede naval or other military operations. May 05, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 295. (H.R. 1230) On an amendment that would have required additional environmental studies to be conducted on the impact of offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico May 05, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 294. (H.R. 1229, H.R. 1230) Legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to approve or deny offshore oil drilling leases within 30 days of receiving an application, as well as a separate bill requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off Virginia’s coast that had been cancelled or delayed by the Obama administration – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills May 05, 2011. N L
Roll Call 293. (H.R. 1229, H.R. 1230) Legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to approve or deny offshore oil drilling leases within 30 days of receiving an application, as well as a separate bill requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off Virginia’s coast that had been cancelled or delayed by the Obama administration – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills May 05, 2011. N L
Roll Call 130. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used to administer “catch shares programs” (in which fisherman purchase a fishing permit, and only those who buy this permit are allowed to catch a portion of fish). Feb 18, 2011. N L
2010 Senate
Roll Call 52. (Reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration) Motion to preserve an amendment that would make it easier to apply for funding under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program/On the motion Mar 16, 2010. N W
2010 House of Representatives
Roll Call 513. (H.R.3534) Final passage of legislation imposing new safety regulations on companies engaging in oil drilling, repealing the $75 million cap on oil companies’ liabilities relating to oil spills, and requiring oil companies to pay royalties on oil that was discharged from a well (including spilled oil) Jul 30, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 512. (H.R. 3534) On a motion to recommit (which is the minority's opportunity to torpedo or significantly change a bill before a final up-or-down vote on the measure) that would have ended a moratorium on offshore oil drilling in the Gulf Coast area of the United States Jul 30, 2010. N W
Roll Call 507. (H.R.3534) On an amendment (to legislation which imposed new safety regulations on companies engaging in offshore oil drilling) requiring oil companies to pay royalties on oil that was discharged from a well (including spilled oil), and requiring a study of the effects of oil and gas drilling on marine mammals Jul 30, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 500. (H.R. 3534, H.R. 5851) Legislation imposing new safety regulations on companies engaging in oil drilling and repealing the $75 million cap on oil companies’ liabilities relating to oil spills, as well as separate legislation prohibiting employers involved in offshore oil drilling from discriminating against who report suspected safety violations to federal or state officials.– On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills Jul 30, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 341. (H. Res. 989) On passage of a resolution urging the federal government to implement national policies to prevent ocean acidification -- which can severely damage marine ecosystems in coastal areas -- in the United States. Jun 09, 2010. Y L
Roll Call 209. (H.R. 4175) Passage of legislation authorizing $50 million to be spent annually on a program to restore estuaries (bodies of water in which fresh water --such as from rivers or streams -- mix with salt water from the sea) Apr 15, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 208. (H.R. 4715) On an amendment that would have reduced the annual authorized funding level for an estuary restoration program to $35 million from $50 million Apr 15, 2010. N W
Roll Call 207. (H.R. 4715) On an amendment to an estuary (a body of water in which fresh water --such as from rivers or streams -- mixes with salt water from the sea) restoration bill requiring that changes in sea level be taken into account when implementing a comprehensive estuary conservation and management plan Apr 15, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 204. (H.R. 4175) On a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to a bill authorizing $50 million to be spent annually on a program to restore estuaries (bodies of water in which fresh water --such as from rivers or streams -- mix with salt water from the sea) Apr 15, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 142. (H.R. 3644) Passage of legislation authorizing funding for two programs intended to educate the public about water resources issues Mar 19, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 141. (H.R. 3644) Legislation authorizing funding for two programs intended to educate the public about water resources issues -- On a "motion to recommit with instructions" -- or an amendment to freeze federal spending on programs funded by the bill at 2010 levels Mar 19, 2010. N W
Roll Call 140. (H.R. 3644) Legislation authorizing funding for two programs intended to educate the public about water resources issues -- On an amendment to increase the amount of money authorized to be spent on both programs by 10% each year Mar 19, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 137. (H.R. 3671) Legislation authorizing $6.25 million to be spent annually on a program to monitor the Mississippi River Basin -- Motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Mar 19, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 109. (H.R. 3650) On passage of a bill to establish a program to address harmful algal bloom and hypoxia (decayed algal blooms that deplete oxygen in the water, and can be deadly to freshwater and marine mammals) Mar 12, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 92. (H.R. 3650) On passage of a bill to establish a program to address harmful algal bloom and hypoxia (decayed algal blooms that deplete oxygen in the water, and can be deadly to freshwater and marine mammals) -- Motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Mar 09, 2010. Y L
2009 House of Representatives
Roll Call 789. (H.R. 2442) On final passage of legislation to expand the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Oct 15, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 787. (H.R. 2442) Legislation to expand the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 15, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 786. (H.R. 2442) Legislation to expand the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program - - on a motion to move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 15, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 743. (H.R. 2442) On passage of the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act, which would have authorized six projects as part of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Sep 30, 2009. Y L
2008 Senate
Roll Call 56. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Alexander of Tennessee amendment that would allow drilling for natural gas off the coast of Virginia/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N W
Roll Call 55. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Nelson of Florida amendment to allow for legislation to provide incentives to consumers to use energy efficient items and prohibit certain offshore drilling/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. Y W
2007 Senate
Roll Call 212. Title: CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) amendment to allow Virigina to petition for the authority to drill for natural gas in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the state's coast/On adoption of the amendment Jun 14, 2007. N W
2007 House of Representatives
Roll Call 521. HR 2641 (Fiscal 2008 Energy and Water appropriations), Bishop of New York amendment to block the establishment of a floating liquid natural gas facility in Long Island Sound/On agreeing to the amendment Jun 20, 2007. Y L
2005 House of Representatives
Roll Call 199. H.R. 2361. Appropriations/Environment/Vote on Passage of Bill Making Appropriations for (Funding) the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and Other Agencies for Fiscal Year 2006. May 19, 2005. N L
Roll Call 192. H.R. 2361. Appropriations/Environment/Vote on Amendment to Permit Drilling for Natural Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf. May 19, 2005. N W
2003 Senate
Roll Call 221. S. 14. Energy Policy/Vote to Protect Environment By Striking From Bill a Study of Potential Off-Shore Drilling Sites. Jun 12, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 96. S. Con. Res. 23. Fiscal 2004 Budget Resolution/Vote to Reduce the Amount of Tax Cuts Contained in the Bill In Order to Fund Environmental Cleanup and Conservation Programs. Mar 25, 2003. Y L
2003 House of Representatives
Roll Call 540. H.R. 6. Energy Policy/Vote to Instruct House Conferees to Include a Moratorium on Offshore Oil Drilling Operations in the Conference Committee Version of the Legislation. Oct 15, 2003. Y W
2002 Senate
Roll Call 137. HR 4775. Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Map (and Thereby Help Safeguard) the Hawaiian Coral Reef. Jun 06, 2002. Y W
2002 House of Representatives
Roll Call 315. HR 5093. Interior Appropriations for 2003/Vote to Ban Off-Shore Oil Drilling in California. Jul 17, 2002. Y W

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