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2012 Senate
Roll Call 164. (S. 3240) On passage of legislation that authorizes federal programs to assist farmers and low-income Americans Jun 21, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 152. (S. 3240) On a motion to delay a final vote on a bill authorizing support for farmers and low-income Americans until the Senate Agriculture Committee eliminated about one-quarter of its spending Jun 20, 2012. N W
Roll Call 142. (S. 3240) On an amendment to cut funding for a federal farm-product marketing program and bar the agency from spending taxpayer dollars on wine tastings, animal spa products, reality TV shows, or pet food Jun 20, 2012. N W
Roll Call 140. (S. 3240) On an amendment aimed at improving the payout organic farmers receive from the federal crop insurance program Jun 20, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 135. (S. 3240) On an amendment to block a proposed cut in funding for a program that helps low-income Americans afford food Jun 19, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 134. (S. 3240) On an amendment to eliminate federal assistance aimed at helping farmers transition to organic agriculture and use sustainable land management techniques Jun 19, 2012. N W
Roll Call 130. (S. 3240) On an amendment to require the federal government to issue frequent updates for dairy farmers on the price of milk Jun 19, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 128. (S. 3240) On an amendment aimed at increasing the availability of “pulse” crops – such as peas, beans, and lentils – in school breakfasts and lunches Jun 19, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 124. (S. 3240) On an amendment calling for a study on changing the way the price of milk is determined in the United States Jun 19, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 120. (S. 3240) On a motion to kill off an amendment that would have allowed states to opt out of federal food stamp programs and launch their own assistance programs instead Jun 13, 2012. Y W
2011 Senate
Roll Call 181. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would increase funding by $110 million for farms that had been damaged by Hurricanes/Tropical Storms Irene and Lee Oct 20, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 91. (S. 782) On an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from being used for the construction of ethanol blender pumps, which allow drivers to choose different fuels with varying levels of ethanol at gas stations Jun 16, 2011. N W
Roll Call 89. (S. 782) On a motion to end debate on an amendment that would have eliminated federal subsidies for ethanol-based gasoline Jun 14, 2011. N W
Roll Call 79. (S. Con. Res. 21) A budget resolution that would have cut $1.5 trillion from social programs over ten years, including cuts to public education, environmental protection, food stamps, and cancer research. This budget resolution would also have cut more than $1 trillion from Medicaid by converting the program into a block grant – On the motion to bring up the bill May 25, 2011. N W
2011 House of Representatives
Roll Call 459. (H.R. 2112) Final passage of legislation that would provide annual funding for Agriculture Department programs Jun 16, 2011. N L
Roll Call 449. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would have required the Agriculture Department to set aside funding for cooperatives that support farmers who are members of minority groups. Jun 16, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 444. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would have prohibited funds provided by an agriculture bill from being used to pay settlements in discrimination lawsuits filed by black farmers Jun 16, 2011. N W
Roll Call 441. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would have provided $5 million for the development of grocery stores in areas where such stores and fresh food are scarce Jun 16, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 438. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would prohibit funds provided by an agricultural bill from being used for the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative, which supports small-scale farms that provide food to their local communities. Jun 16, 2011. N L
Roll Call 437. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would have effectively eliminated a requirement that the Agriculture Secretary submit a report to Congress on all travel expenses relating to the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative, which supports small-scale farms that provide food to their local communities. Jun 16, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 419. (H.R. 2112) Legislation providing annual funding for Agriculture Department programs – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Jun 14, 2011. N L
Roll Call 408. (H.R. 2017) On a motion that would have increased funding for rail and bus transportation security measures by $75 million—but cut funding for a planned research facility that was intended for the study of diseases which pose a threat to U.S. animal agriculture and public health. Jun 02, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 273. (H. Con. Res. 34) On an amendment sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus that would have allowed income tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 to expire, and preserved Medicare as a guaranteed, government-run health care program for the elderly. The amendment also would have increased funding for food stamps, job training programs, food safety inspections, community health care centers, and financial aid for low-income college students. Apr 15, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 241. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have allowed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to regulate greenhouse gas emissions but would have exempted farms and small businesses from those regulations Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 164. (H.R. 525) Final passage of legislation making veterinarians eligible for federal loan repayment programs. Mar 08, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 134. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used to implement a new Environmental Protection Agency decision to allow the sale of gasoline with a higher proportion of ethanol. Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 125. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump (which allows drivers to choose different fuels with varying levels of ethanol at gas stations), or an ethanol storage facility. Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 49. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have provided $5 million to assist farms in transitioning to organic production methods. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 16, 2011. Y L
2010 House of Representatives
Roll Call 622. (H.R. 3082) Final passage of legislation funding all government agencies and programs at existing funding levels (i.e., funding levels that were in place in 2010) through September 30, 2011, and implementing new food safety regulations Dec 08, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 584. (H.R. 4783) Final passage of legislation approving settlements in discrimination lawsuits brought against the federal government by African American and Native American farmers, and extending a cash assistance program for poor families for 6 months Nov 30, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 583. (H.R. 4783) Legislation approving settlements in discrimination lawsuits brought against the federal government by African American and Native American farmers, and extending a cash assistance program for poor families for 6 months – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill Nov 30, 2010. Y W
2009 Senate
Roll Call 318. HR 2997. (Fiscal 2010 agriculture spending) On adopting a conference report on the fiscal 2010 Agriculture Department spending bill/On adopting the report Oct 08, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 260. HR 2997. (Fiscal 2010 agriculture spending) Motion to preserve an amendment that would allow the federal government to purchase more surplus milk/On the motion Aug 04, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 259. HR 2997. (Fiscal 2010 agriculture spending) Motion to send the bill back to the Appropriations Committee to slash its funding/On the motion Aug 04, 2009. N W
2009 House of Representatives
Roll Call 761. (H.R. 2997) On passage of the conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration Oct 07, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 757. (H.Res. 799) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the legislation Oct 07, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 756. (H.Res. 799) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration - - on a motion to move immediately to a vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the legislation Oct 07, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 742. (H.R. 2997) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration - - on a motion to instruct the House representatives to the conference not to agree to a final version unless it is made available to them 72 hours before they vote on it Sep 29, 2009. N L
Roll Call 584. (H.R. 3183) On the Flake of Arizona amendment that would have eliminated a $500,000 earmark for researching ethanol at Arkansas State University from the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for energy and water development. Jul 17, 2009. N W
Roll Call 510. (H. R. 2997) On passage of the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for the Department of Agriculture, rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies. Jul 09, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 506. (H. R. 2997) On the Flake of Arizona Amendment, which would have eliminated $1,000,000 earmarked for the Agriculture Energy Innovation Center in Georgia Jul 09, 2009. N W
Roll Call 504. (H. R. 2997) On the Campbell of California Amendment, which would have eliminated $235,000, earmarked for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture research and education activities on specialty crops in Indiana Jul 09, 2009. N W
Roll Call 502. (H. R. 2997) On the Blackburn of Tennessee Amendment that would have reduced overall discretionary spending by 5% in the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration Jul 09, 2009. N W
2007 Senate
Roll Call 126. HR 1591. Fiscal 2007 supplemental appropriations bill that funds the war effort in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic initiatives such as hurricane recovery/On passage of the bill Mar 29, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 125. HR 1591. (Fiscal 2007 supplemental appropriations bill). Procedural question on whether to include funding for tree growers/On the question of germaneness Mar 29, 2007. Y W
2007 House of Representatives
Roll Call 336. Emergency agriculture relief (H.R. 2207)/On passage May 10, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 335. Emergency agriculture relief (H.R. 2207)/Motion to recommit with instructions to offset the spending in the bill with spending cuts or tax increases and leaving open the possibility that the measure could go back to committee indefinitely May 10, 2007. N W
2005 Senate
Roll Call 98. HR 1268. Fiscal 2005 Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Invoke Cloture on an Amendment to Create a Two-Step Process for Agricultural Workers to Apply for Temporary and then Permanent Legal Residence in the U.S. Apr 19, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 19. S.J.Res. 4. Mad-Cow Disease/Vote to Overturn U.S. Department of Agriculture's Designation of Canada as a Minimal-Risk Region for Mad-Cow Disease. Mar 03, 2005. Y W
2005 House of Representatives
Roll Call 127. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Authorize a Study on the Feasibility of Using Mustard Seed as a Feedstock for Biodiesel. Apr 21, 2005. Y W
2004 House of Representatives
Roll Call 8. S. 1920. Bankruptcy Extension and Overhaul/Vote to Make Permanent Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Protections for the Nation's Family Farmers. Jan 28, 2004. Y L
2003 Senate
Roll Call 178. H.R. 1298. Global AIDS Relief/Vote to Provide Food Assistance to African Countries. May 15, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 118. S 762. Fiscal 2003 War Supplemental/Vote to Eliminate Funding for Farmers, AIDS Research, and All Other Non- Defense Spending Contained in Bill. Apr 03, 2003. N W
Roll Call 16. H.J. Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Omnibus Appropriations/Vote to Provide $5.9 Billion in Drought Relief to Farmers. Jan 22, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 15. H.J. Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Omnibus Appropriations/Vote to Provide $3.1 Billion in Drought Relief for a Limited Number of Farmers. Jan 22, 2003. N L
Roll Call 7. H.J. Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Omnibus Appropriations/Vote to Restore Funding for Education, Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Domestic Programs That Had Been Cut in Republican-Drafted Bill. Jan 17, 2003. Y L
2003 House of Representatives
Roll Call 358. H.R. 2673. Fiscal 2004 Agriculture Appropriations/Vote on Final Passage of a Bill Which Prevents the Agriculture Department From Issuing Country-of-Origin Labels for Meat Products and Cuts Funding for Environmental Protection Activities. Jul 14, 2003. N L
Roll Call 354. H.R. 2673. Fiscal 2004 Agriculture Appropriations/Vote to Allow the Agriculture Department to Institute a Country-of-Origin Labeling System for Meat Products. Jul 14, 2003. Y L
2002 Senate
Roll Call 103. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Final Passage of a Bill to Reauthorize a Host of Important Federal Agricultural Programs. May 08, 2002. Y W
Roll Call 30. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Senate Passage of a Bill to Reauthorize a Host of Federal Agricultural Programs Benefiting U.S. Farmers. Feb 13, 2002. Y W
Roll Call 29. S 1731. Farm Bill/Vote to Table (Kill) an Amendment Which Would Decouple the Federal Dairy Program from Actual Economic Needs of U.S. Farmers. Feb 13, 2002. Y W
Roll Call 25. S 1731. Farm Bill/ Vote to Allow Consideration of Amendment Designed to Provide Emergency Aid to Farmers. Feb 12, 2002. Y W
Roll Call 2. HR 622. Economic Stimulus/Vote to Allow Consideration of Amendment Designed to Provide Emergency Aid to Farmers. Jan 24, 2002. Y L
2002 House of Representatives
Roll Call 435. Sense of the House Resolution/Vote to Table (Kill) a Measure Expressing the Sense of the House that Congress Should Extend the Farm Bankruptcy Program to Include Family Fishermen. Oct 02, 2002. N L
Roll Call 123. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Final Passage of a Bill to Reauthorize a Host of Important Federal Agricultural Programs. May 02, 2002. N L
Roll Call 122. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Vote to Recommit to Committee a Bill to Reauthorize a Host of Important Federal Agricultural Programs. May 02, 2002. Y L
Roll Call 106. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Vote to Instruct House Conferees to Include Food Stamps for Legal Immigrants During Conference Committee Negotiations with the Senate. Apr 23, 2002. Y W
Roll Call 105. HR 2646. Farm Bill/Vote to Instruct House Conferees to Lift Ban on U.S. Agricultural Sales to Cuba During Conference Committee Negotiations with the Senate. Apr 23, 2002. Y W

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