What: All Issues : Making Government Work for Everyone, Not Just the Rich or Powerful : Insuring Government Has Adequate Financing to Function
 Who: All Members : Minnesota : Klobuchar, Amy
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Making Government Work for Everyone, Not Just the Rich or PowerfulInsuring Government Has Adequate Financing to Function
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Roll Call 99. (S.Con.Res. 37) On a motion to bring up for consideration a budget proposal advocated by a group of conservative senators May 16, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 98. (H.Con.Res. 112) On a motion to bring up for consideration a controversial budget proposal that calls for steep cuts in spending and taxes, transforms Medicare into a voucher program for future senior citizens, and repeals President Obama’s health reform law May 16, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 95. (H.R. 2072) On an amendment to limit the amount of financing the federal government could provide to help promote American exports May 15, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 94. (H.R. 2072) On an amendment to bar a federal agency from financing any renewable energy projects and many projects that aim to develop fossil fuel energy resources abroad May 15, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 93. (H.R. 2072) On an amendment limiting the number of projects that can be financed by a federal agency that helps American companies sell their products in markets overseas May 15, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 65. (S. 2230) On a procedural motion to clear the way for a vote on whether the Senate would consider legislation setting a minimum tax rate for people who earn over $1 million annually Apr 16, 2012. Y Y L
Roll Call 42. (S. 1813) On an amendment to require each state to get a share of federal highway funding equal to the amount it contributed Mar 13, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 37. (S. 1813) On an amendment to stop state governments from padding their budgets by selling off highways while still collecting federal funds to maintain them Mar 13, 2012. Y Y W
Roll Call 2. (H.J. Res. 98) On a resolution preventing an increase in the federal debt limit Jan 26, 2012. N N W
Roll Call 171. (H.R. 2112) On confirming Heather A. Higginbottom to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Oct 20, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 128. (H.R. 1249) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment that would have prohibited fees collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to be transferred to other government agencies Sep 08, 2011. N Y W
Roll Call 122. (S. 627) Legislation that would have raised the U.S. debt limit by $2.7 trillion and cut federal government spending by $2.2 trillion – On the motion to end debate on the debt bill Jul 31, 2011. Y Y L
Roll Call 120. Number:120 Title:(S. 627) On a motion to table (kill) legislation that would have cut $917 billion from federal government programs, raised the U.S. debt limit by $900 billion, and required Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment to the constitution prior to any subsequent increases in the debt limit Jul 29, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 116. (H.R. 2055) On tabling (killing) a motion to bring up legislation that would cut $111 billion from federal programs in 2012, cap federal government spending as percentage of gross domestic product, and require Congress to pass a balanced budget constitutional amendment before raising the U.S. debt limit Jul 22, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 113. (H.R. 2055) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment that would have prevented funds provided by a veterans bill from being spent until the Senate passed a budget blueprint bill to set limits on federal government spending in fiscal year 2012 Jul 20, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 110. (H.R. 2055) Legislation that would provide annual funding for veterans’ programs and military base construction in fiscal year 2012 – On the motion to end debate on the bill Jul 14, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 108. (S. 1323) Legislation expressing support for a deficit reduction bill that would require Americans earning at least $1 million per year to pay more in federal taxes – On the motion to end debate Jul 13, 2011. Y Y L
Roll Call 107. (S. 1323) On a motion to bring up legislation expressing support for a deficit reduction bill that would require Americans earning at least $1 million per year to pay more in federal taxes Jul 11, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 98. On a motion requesting absent senators to report to the Senate floor, thereby allowing the Senate to proceed with its normal business Jun 28, 2011. Y Y W
Roll Call 212. HR 4213. (Unemployment benefits extension) Motion to suspend the Senate’s rules and an amendment to be offered that would require the Senate’s website to display the amount of deficit spending the Senate has allowed, among other things/On the motion Jul 21, 2010. Y N W
Roll Call 197. HR 4213. (Extending expiring programs) Motion to prevent the addition of language that would make permanent an expiring tax break on capital gains, offered to a bill to a bill that would extend expired tax provisions and other programs such as unemployment insurance/On the motion Jun 23, 2010. Y Y W
Roll Call 14. H J Res 45. (Debt limit increase) On passing a bill that would increase the amount of money the U.S. can be in debt/On agreeing to the amendment Jan 28, 2010. Y Y W
Roll Call 13. H J Res 45. (Increasing the debt limit) Baucus of Montana amendment that would increase the amount of money the U.S. can be in debt/On agreeing to the amendment Jan 28, 2010. Y Y W
Roll Call 397. (H.R. 4314) On passage of legislation that increased the national debt to allow the government to continue operating Dec 24, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 173. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) On adopting the conference report on budget resolution for fiscal year 2010/On passing the measure Apr 29, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 165. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to instruct conferees on a budget resolution to insist that the measure limit the increase in public debt to an amount no greater than what was accumulated between 1789 and Jan. 20, 2009/On the motion Apr 23, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 154. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) On adopting a bill that would set spending and revenue targets for fiscal 2010/On passing the bill Apr 02, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 147. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Durbin of Illinois amendment that would make it easier to defeat legislation that provided estate tax relief without also providing tax relief to middle income Americans/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 146. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Lincoln of Arkansas amendment that would allow for legislation to raise the exemption level for the estate tax/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. N N L
Roll Call 143. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Bennett of Utah amendment that would allow for a reduction in future spending equal to the amount of money spent by the 2009 economic stimulus law/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 139. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Grassley of Iowa amendment that would provide for legislation preventing the Alternative Minimum Tax from applying to certain taxpayers through 2014/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 123. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Gregg of New Hampshire amendment that would provide for a bipartisan task force to examine long-term fiscal imbalances/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 01, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 122. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Cornyn of Texas amendment that would erect new barriers to legislation that increases federal income taxes/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 01, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 119. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Alexander of Tennessee amendment seeking to hold down the public debt/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 01, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 118. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Gregg of New Hampshire amendment seeking to hold down public debt/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 31, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 57. HR 1. (Economic stimulus) Bunning of Kentucky amendment that would significantly raise the amount of money individuals may deduct for capital losses/On agreeing to the amendment Feb 06, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 45. HR 1. (Economic stimulus) Motion to preserve a Republican amendment that would cut economic stimulus spending and significantly bolster tax cuts and other tax relief/On the motion Feb 05, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 43. HR 1. (Economic stimulus) Motion to preserve an amendment that would repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social security benefits for one year, paid for by cutting other programs/On the motion Feb 04, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 38. HR 1. (Economic stimulus) Motion to preserve an amendment that would delete the economic stimulus bill and instead make permanent a number of expiring tax cuts, reduce corporate tax rates and reduce the estate tax/On the motion Feb 04, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 36. HR 1. (Economic stimulus) Motion to preserve an amendment that would reduce the tax rate corporations pay when they send their overseas earnings back to the United States/On the motion Feb 03, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 78. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Grassley of Iowa amendment that would allow for amendments related to the Alternative Minimum Tax to be exempt from rules barring deficit spending/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 77. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Kyl of Arizona amendment that would adjust the maximum estate tax rate and exemption/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 74. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Kyl of Arizona amendment that would allow for recently expired tax credits to be extended through fiscal 2009/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 73. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to allow an amendment that would require unanimous consent of the Senate to increase the deficit/On the motion Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 61. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to allow an amendment that would create a new budgetary rule against legislation that would raise income tax rates/On the motion Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 52. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Bunning of Kentucky amendment that would allow for future legislation to repeal an increase in Social Security income tax benefits without increasing the deficit/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 48. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Revote on a previously-defeated amendment to scale back the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 47. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to defeat a call to revote on a previous amendment on scaling back the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)/On the motion Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 46. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to defeat a call to revote on a previous amendment on scaling back the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)/On the motion Mar 13, 2008. Y Y L
Roll Call 45. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Specter of Pennsylvania amendment that would allow the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) to be scaled back without making up for the loss of revenue/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 43. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Graham of South Carolina amendment that would allow President Bush’s 2001 and 2003 tax cuts to be extended/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 13, 2008. N N W
Roll Call 311. PN688. On confirming Jim Nussle of Iowa to be director of the Office of Management and Budget/On the nomination Sep 04, 2007. N N L
Roll Call 295. HR 976. (Small business tax breaks and children's health insurance), motion to allow an amendment on the Alternative Minimum Tax to go forward/On the motion Aug 02, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 292. HR 976. (State Children’s Health Insurance Program) Kerry of Massachusetts amendment that would increase authorization for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program by $15 billion/On agreeing to the amendment Aug 01, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 271. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 270. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to express the desire to repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax provided that it did not increase the deficit/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. Y Y L
Roll Call 268. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to make the tax credit for adoption permanent/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 267. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to endorse the idea of permanently extending certain tax credits for adoption without increasing the deficit/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. Y Y L
Roll Call 265. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to make permanent education tax breaks enacted by President Bush in 2001/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 264. HR 2669. (Student loans reconciliation) Procedural question on whether to put the Senate on record as endorsing providing tax credits for education, as long as they do not increase the deficit/On the motion Jul 19, 2007. Y Y L
Roll Call 172. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution) Vote on final passage of the budget resolution conference report/On the conference report May 17, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 161. Title:S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), Gregg of New Hampshire motion to instruct conferees to allow for the extension of certain tax cuts/On the motion May 09, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 160. Title:S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), Conrad of North Dakota motion to instruct conferees to allow for the extension of certain tax cuts/On the motion May 09, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 114. S Con Res 21. Fiscal 2008 budget resolution/On the resolution Mar 23, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 113. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), Lott of Mississippi amendment on lowering the tax rate of the Alternative Minimum Tax/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 23, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 109. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), DeMint of South Carolina amendment repealing the estate tax/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 23, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 108. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), Grassley of Iowa amendment repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 23, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 107. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution), Graham of South Carolina amendment extending the 2001 tax cuts/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 23, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 89. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution). DeMint of South Carolina amendment on establishing a Social Security reserve fund/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 22, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 85. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution). Sessions of Alabama amendment relating to protecting tax cuts/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 21, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 83. S Con Res 21. (Fiscal 2008 budget resolution). Amendment by Kyl of Arizona that would reduce the estate tax without offsets/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 21, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 46. H.J. Res. 20 Continuing appropriations to fund the federal government through Sept. 30, 2007/Motion to Invoke Cloture Feb 13, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 38. A motion to waive the budget act for an amendment to H.R. 2 (minimum wage increase) by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) that would extend certain tax breaks for small business investments for nine months/On passage of the motion Jan 31, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 37. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) amendment to extend through 2012 certain tax breaks for investments made by small businesses/Motion to table Jan 31, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 32. An amendment to H.R. 2 (minimum wage increase) by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) that would extend by 9 months certain tax breaks for investments made by small businesses/Motion to table Jan 25, 2007. Y Y W
Roll Call 30. Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2), Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) amendment to make permanent tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses teachers incur to provide supplies for their classrooms and expansions of certain other education tax credits/Motion to waive the Budget Act Jan 25, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 26. Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2), Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) amendment to allow individuals to use pre-tax funds from Health Savings Accounts to purchase high-deductible health insurance policies/Motion to waive the Budget Act Jan 25, 2007. N N W