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EnvironmentGlobal Warming
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2015 Senate
Roll Call 26. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment requiring disclosure of political campaign contributions made by individuals who make more than $1 million from development of Canadian “tar sands” oil fields Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 25. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment imposing an 8-cent-per-barrel fee on oil transported through the controversial Keystone XL pipeline Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 24. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment delaying construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline until federal law had been changed to ensure the oil it carries is taxed like other petroleum products Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 22. (S. 1) On an amendment to prevent the developer of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline from using eminent domain powers to take land from private property owners who didn’t want to sell it Jan 22, 2015. Y L
Roll Call 21. (S. 1) On an amendment stipulating that during construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, developers could acquire land only in ways consistent with constitutional protections of private property rights Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 20. (S. 1) On an amendment putting the Senate on record in opposition to President Obama’s climate pact with China Jan 22, 2015. N W
Roll Call 19. (S. 1) On an amendment to require Canadian energy companies to pay an 8-cent-per-barrel tax for oil shipped through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline Jan 22, 2015. Y L
Roll Call 17. (S. 1) On an amendment to require the federal government to speed up its review of applications to drill for oil and natural gas on public land Jan 22, 2015. N W
Roll Call 16. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment stating that climate change is a real problem that requires urgent action to prevent “irreparable harm” to the planet Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 15. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment stating that climate change is real and human-caused, and calling for investment in “clean fossil fuel” energy technology Jan 22, 2015. N L
Roll Call 12. (S. 1) On an amendment to put Congress on record as believing that human activity contributes “significantly” to climate change Jan 21, 2015. Y L
Roll Call 11. (S. 1) On an amendment to put Congress on record believing that climate change is real, but that construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline would not make it worse Jan 21, 2015. Y L
Roll Call 9. (S. 1) On an amendment to give power plants an exemption from the Clean Air Act to burn coal waste that remained after previous mining activities Jan 21, 2015. N W
Roll Call 8. (S. 1) On an amendment to delay construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline until the federal government issued rules on the storage and transportation of petroleum coke Jan 21, 2015. Y L
Roll Call 4. (S. 1) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment requiring oil companies to sell their petroleum in the United States, rather than on the world market, if it was transported through the controversial Keystone XL pipeline Jan 20, 2015. N L
Roll Call 3. (S. 1) On a motion aimed at allowing the Senate to formally consider a bill authorizing construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline Jan 12, 2015. N L
2012 Senate
Roll Call 150. (S. 3240) On an amendment to eliminate a federal program that supports efforts to develop new fuel sources based on sewage, byproducts of paper production, and other renewable materials Jun 20, 2012. N W
Roll Call 139. (S.J.Res. 37) On a motion to bring up for consideration legislation overriding new Obama Administration regulations that require coal-fired power plants to cut back on their emissions of toxic pollutants such as mercury Jun 20, 2012. N W
Roll Call 132. (S. 3240) On an amendment to bar organizations from receiving any federal benefits if they also received a government-backed loan under a program aimed at promoting wind energy development Jun 19, 2012. 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 W
Roll Call 63. (S. 2204) On a motion to end debate and set up a final, up-or-down vote on legislation repealing tax breaks for major oil companies and renewing incentives for development of renewable energy and other domestic energy sources Mar 29, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 41. (S. 1813) On an amendment to encourage more natural gas-powered vehicles and natural gas fueling stations in the United States. Mar 13, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 40. (S. 1813) On an amendment to end federal tax incentives for energy, including a number of key renewable energy subsidies Mar 13, 2012. N W
Roll Call 39. (S. 1813) On an amendment to renew tax breaks that had recently expired for alternative energy producers, energy-efficiency projects, and mine safety Mar 13, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 38. (S. 1813) On an amendment to open up vast new stretches of publicly owned land to oil drilling, force the federal government to allow construction of a controversial oil pipeline, and renew a diverse set of popular tax breaks Mar 13, 2012. N W
Roll Call 36. (S. 1813) On an amendment to move responsibility for building and maintaining most U.S. highways from the federal government to state governments Mar 13, 2012. N W
Roll Call 35. (S. 1813) On a motion to disregard budgeting rules that could be used to delay the federal transportation bill Mar 08, 2012. Y W
Roll Call 34. (S. 1813) On an amendment to override the Obama Administration and approve construction of a controversial oil pipeline Mar 08, 2012. N W
Roll Call 33. (S. 1813) On an amendment to require that only American-made raw materials be used to build a controversial oil pipeline, and that petroleum products transported using the pipeline be sold only in the United States Mar 08, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 30. (S. 1813) On an amendment to require the Environmental Protection Agency to delay and rewrite its rules governing pollution from boilers and other industrial incinerators Mar 08, 2012. N W
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 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 63. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to require oil companies who want to lease federally owned territory to estimate the impact an oil spill would have on the local economy Feb 15, 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
Roll Call 59. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to exempt oil shale from a bill that would open vast new expanses of federally owned land to energy development Feb 15, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 57. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to restrict the use of eminent domain during construction of a controversial oil pipeline Feb 15, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 56. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to require that oil imported through the controversial Keystone XL pipeline must be used in the United States Feb 15, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 55. (H.R. 3408) On an amendment to put off approval of the controversial Keystone oil pipeline until a report on its safety is completed Feb 15, 2012. Y L
Roll Call 51. (H.Res. 547) On a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to Republican-designed legislation that would extend programs funding roads, mass transit, and other transportation projects Feb 15, 2012. N L
Roll Call 50. (H.Res. 547) On a motion to end debate and immediately vote on a resolution setting a time limit and the amendments that could be offered to Republican-designed legislation that would extend programs funding roads, mass transit, and other transportation projects Feb 15, 2012. N L
2011 Senate
Roll Call 176. On confirming President Obama’s nomination of John Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce Oct 20, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 151. (H.R. 2608) On a motion to table (kill) legislation that would have kept federal government agencies and programs operating through November 18, 2011, and would have paid for disaster assistance for states affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irene by cutting $1.5 billion from a program that guarantees loans for the manufacturing of fuel efficient vehicles Sep 23, 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 54. (S. 493) On an amendment that would have prohibited the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Apr 06, 2011. N W
2011 House of Representatives
Roll Call 553. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $450 million for research and development of clean energy technology (such as wind and solar energy), and would also have cut $450 million from research and development of fossil fuel-based energy (such as oil and gas) Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 550. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $60.5 million for the Buildings Technology Program, which funds the development of new technologies that reduce energy use in buildings Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 549. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have cut $500 million from renewable energy research and development programs Jul 12, 2011. N W
Roll Call 548. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $227 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, and would also have cut $227 million from nuclear weapons programs Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 547. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have cut $45.6 million from the Vehicle Technologies program, which funds the development of fuel efficient transportation technologies Jul 12, 2011. N W
Roll Call 546. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $491 million for renewable energy (such as wind and solar energy) research and development, and would also have cut $491 million from nuclear weapons programs Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 545. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have cut $26.5 million from the Vehicle Technologies program, which funds the development of fuel efficient transportation technologies Jul 12, 2011. N W
Roll Call 544. (H.R 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $24 million for renewable energy development programs, and also would have cut $50 million from fossil fuel-based energy (such as oil and gas) research and development Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 543. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $46 million for the Vehicle Technologies program, which funds the development of fuel efficient technologies. At the same time, the amendment would have cut$99 million from federal subsidies for oil and gas companies. Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 542. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have eliminated federal funding for a home weatherization program that provides rebates for home renovations that save energy Jul 12, 2011. N W
Roll Call 541. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding for clean, alternative energy technology (such as wind and solar energy) by $100 million Jul 12, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 537. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would eliminate all federal funding ($4.9 million) for an Army Corps of Engineers program intended to prepare for the impact of global climate change Jul 11, 2011. N L
Roll Call 504. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have provided $15 million for insulating facilities at military bases in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 497. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $15 million for a Defense Department program intended to reduce energy use at the department’s facilities Jul 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 495. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $10 million for a Defense Department environmental technology program Jul 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 468. (H.R. 2021) On an amendment that would have subjected Shell Oil’s “icebreaker” ships (ships that are literally designed to break through ice) to federal air pollution regulations Jun 22, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 467. (H.R. 2021) On an amendment that would have allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to measure air pollution from oil drilling on both onshore and offshore locations—meaning on water as well as on land. Jun 22, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 465. (H.R. 2021, H.R. 1249) Legislation that would ease air pollution regulations for oil and gas drilling, as well as a separate, unrelated patent reform bill – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills Jun 22, 2011. N L
Roll Call 464. (H.R. 2021, H.R. 1249) Legislation that would ease air pollution regulations for oil and gas drilling, as well as a separate, unrelated patent reform bill—On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills Jun 22, 2011. N L
Roll Call 463. (H.R. 2021, H.R. 1249) Legislation that would ease air pollution regulations for oil and gas drilling, as well as a separate, unrelated patent reform bill–On whether to bring up the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to both bills Jun 22, 2011. N L
Roll Call 448. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would prohibit funds provided by an agriculture bill from being used to implement Agriculture Department regulations relating to climate change Jun 16, 2011. N L
Roll Call 392. (H.R. 2017) On an amendment that would prohibit the use of Homeland Security Department funds for participation in the Obama administration’s interagency task force on global climate change Jun 02, 2011. N 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 274. (H. Con. Res. 34) On an amendment sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus that would have allowed 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 ended tax subsidies for oil and gas companies and power plants, implemented a new government-run health insurance program to compete with private insurers, and increased funding for clean energy, affordable housing, and medical research programs. Apr 15, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 268. (H.R. 1473) Final passage of legislation funding federal government programs and agencies through September 2011, and cutting $39 billion from federal programs, including financial aid for low-income college students attending summer semesters, funding for high-speed rail travel, and foreign aid Apr 14, 2011. N L
Roll Call 260. (H.R. 1473) Legislation funding federal government programs and agencies through September 2011, and cutting $39 billion from federal programs, including financial aid for low-income college students attending summer semesters, funding for high-speed rail travel, and foreign aid – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill Apr 13, 2011. N L
Roll Call 259. (H.R. 1473) Legislation funding federal government programs and agencies through September 2011, and cutting $39 billion from federal programs, including financial aid for low-income college students attending summer semesters, funding for high-speed rail travel, and foreign aid – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill Apr 13, 2011. N L
Roll Call 249. (H.R. 910) Final passage of legislation prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions Apr 07, 2011. N L
Roll Call 248. (H.R. 910) On a motion that would have authorized the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to enforce regulations protecting vulnerable children (such as those with asthma) and seniors from air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Apr 07, 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 240. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have required the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study determining if regulating greenhouse gas emissions would harm U.S. efforts to remain economically competitive in the world Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 239. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have permitted the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if the EPA administrator and Secretary of Defense determined that climate change jeopardized national security Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 238. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have permitted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if the EPA administrator determined that such regulation could reduce the demand for oil. Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 237. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have permitted the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to continue regulating greenhouse gas emissions if the EPA administrator determined that such emissions posed a danger to public health. Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 236. Number:236 (H.R. 910) On an amendment stating that “Congress accepts the scientific findings of the Environmental Protection Agency that climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for public health and welfare.” Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 235. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have allowed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to provide assistance to states that had chosen to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 234. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. This amendment also would have required the EPA—prior to issuing new regulations relating to greenhouse gases—to hold a 30 day “public comment period” in which industries affected by such regulation (such as oil and gas) could raise concerns with EPA officials. Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 233. (H.R. 910) On an amendment that would have allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. This amendment would also have required the EPA to conduct a study on the long-term effects of banning regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Apr 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 231. (H.R. 910) Legislation prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Apr 06, 2011. N L
Roll Call 230. (H.R. 910) Legislation prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Apr 06, 2011. N L
Roll Call 155. (H.R. 662) Legislation extending transportation programs (such as highway safety initiatives, grants for anti-drunk driving measures, and public transportation programs) that were set to expire on March 4, 2011. (This bill extended the legal authority for those programs to continue through September 30, 2011.) – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Mar 02, 2011. N L
Roll Call 140. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose stricter limits on “particulate matter”—an air pollutant more commonly known as “soot.” Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 136. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify coal ash--a bi-product of burning coal for electricity--as hazardous waste. Feb 18, 2011. N L
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 132. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being allocated to the United Nations panel on climate change. Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 127. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used to establish an office focusing on climate change science within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (the federal agency that monitors the conditions of the atmosphere and oceans). 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 96. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used to enforce any regulations relating to greenhouse gas emissions. Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 94. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used by the Environmental Review Board (which reviews permits relating to oil drilling) to invalidate a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to drill for oil in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. Feb 18, 2011. N L
Roll Call 79. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have cut federal funding for Amtrak rail service by $446.9 million. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such bills are known as “continuing resolutions, or “CRs”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 17, 2011. N W
Roll Call 67. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated $7.4 million in funding for the U.S. Forest Service International Programs (which promote forest preservations and sustainable management of forests around the world). 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 17, 2011. N W
Roll Call 64. (H.R. 1) On an amendment eliminating $8.5 million in funding for a program requiring companies that were major sources of carbon pollution (such as power plants) to report their greenhouse gas emissions. 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. N L
Roll Call 58. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would eliminated $70 million in funding for research relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency. 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. N W
Roll Call 57. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have removed a ban on funding for “weatherization assistance” (which helps low-income households to make their homes more energy-efficient) and the State Energy Program (which provides assistance to states for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives). 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
Roll Call 56. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have increased funding for research on new energy technology by $20 million and cut funding for fossil fuel research by $20 million. 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
Roll Call 55. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated $50 million in funding for research on energy technology. 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. N W
Roll Call 39. (H.R. 1) Legislation funding the federal government through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for government programs, including food stamps (which provide nutritional assistance to the poor), community health centers, Pell Grants for low–income college students, and funding for state job training programs – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Feb 15, 2011. N L
Roll Call 38. (H.R. 1) Legislation funding the federal government through September 2011 and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for government programs, including food stamps (which provide nutritional assistance to the poor), community health centers, Pell Grants for low–income college students, and funding for state job training programs – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Feb 15, 2011. N L
2010 Senate
Roll Call 187. HR 4213. (Extending expiring programs) Sanders of Vermont amendment that would repeal tax exemptions for oil and gas companies/On agreeing to the amendment Jun 15, 2010. Y L
Roll Call 184. S J Res 26. (Regulating greenhouse gases) Motion to begin debating a measure that would overturn an EPA ruling allowing the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions/On the motion Jun 10, 2010. N W
2010 House of Representatives
Roll Call 578. (H.R. 1722) Final passage of legislation requiring federal agencies to determine which employees are eligible to telecommute (work from home) Nov 18, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 577. (H.R. 1722) Legislation requiring federal agencies to determine which employees are eligible to telecommute (work from home) – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill Nov 18, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 576. (H.R. 1722) Legislation requiring federal agencies to determine which employees are eligible to telecommute (work from places other than office, such as one’s home) – On bringing to a final vote a resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill Nov 18, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 555. (H.R. 6160) Final passage of legislation directing the Energy Department to develop technology to guarantee a long-term supply of “rare earth elements” (17 periodic table elements which have proved critical to a number of technologies, such as windmill systems, hybrid cars, and computer disk drives), of which China controlled 97% of the world’s current supply and had frozen exports. Sep 29, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 530. (H.R. 4785) Final passage of legislation authorizing the Agriculture Department to provide loans to public or cooperative electric utilities, and requiring those utilities (which were recipients of government loans) to make low-interest loans to customers for energy-efficient installations Sep 16, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 527. (H.R. 4785) Legislation authorizing the Agriculture Department to provide loans to public or cooperative electric utilities, and requiring those utilities (which were recipients of government loans) to make low-interest loans to customers for energy-efficient installations – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Sep 16, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 526. (H.R. 4785) Legislation authorizing the Agriculture Department to provide loans to public or cooperative electric utilities, and requiring those utilities ( which were recipients of government loans) to make low-interest loans to customers for energy-efficient installations – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Sep 16, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 327. (H.R. 5116) On an amendment that would have eliminated a provision establishing an “innovative services initiative” intended to help small manufacturers increase their profits by reducing their energy usage and environmental waste. The provision was part of a bill intended to make the U.S. more competitive in the world. May 28, 2010. N W
Roll Call 264. (H.R. 5116) On an amendment (to legislation authorizing funding for scientific and technological research) establishing a “clean energy consortium” intended to further the commercialization of clean energy technologies May 12, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 255. (H.R. 5019) Passage of legislation authorizing rebates for energy efficient renovations in private residences, including a rebate of up to $3,000 for homeowners who make their houses 20% more energy efficient May 06, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 254. (H.R. 5019) On an amendment to a home energy efficiency bill that would eliminate a loan program providing loans for home energy efficiency improvements, eliminate a provision providing $12 million for advertising home energy efficiency programs to the public, and require all the programs authorized by the bill to expire if they were projected to increase the federal budget deficit. May 06, 2010. N L
Roll Call 253. (H.R. 5019) On an amendment to a home energy efficiency bill that would have eliminated a provision in the legislation providing $12 million for advertising energy efficiency programs to the public. May 06, 2010. N W
Roll Call 252. (H.R. 5019) On an amendment to a home energy efficiency bill that would have eliminated a provision allowing the government to use funds collected from repaid loans (for energy efficiency home renovations) to make new loans May 06, 2010. N W
Roll Call 249. (H.R. 5019) Legislation authorizing rebates for energy efficient renovations in private residences – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 06, 2010. Y W
Roll Call 248. (H. Res. 1301) On passage of a resolution “supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day,” which Republicans opposed because they objected to the resolution’s praise for Amtrak May 05, 2010. Y W
2009 Senate
Roll Call 307. HR 3326. (Fiscal 2010 defense spending) Barrasso of Wyoming amendment that would prohibit funds from going to the CIA’s Center on Climate Change and National Security/On agreeing to the amendment Oct 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 295. HR 2996. (Fiscal 2010 environment spending) Motion to kill an amendment that would block the White House’s “Climate Change Czar” from operating/On the motion Sep 24, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 279. HR 3288. (Fiscal 2010 transportation and housing spending) Wicker of Mississippi amendment that would cut off Amtrak funding unless Amtrak allows passengers to carry guns/On agreeing to the amendment Sep 16, 2009. N L
Roll Call 277. HR 3288. (Fiscal 2010 transportation and housing spending) Coburn of Oklahoma amendment that would bar the practice of requiring states to use 10 percent of their federal highway dollars for things such as footpaths and bike trails/On agreeing to the amendment Sep 16, 2009. N W
Roll Call 270. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) On passing a bill that would provide $2 billion for the Cash for Clunkers program/On passing the bill Aug 06, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 269. HR 3435. (Car voucher program) Motion to allow a bill to add money to the Cash for Clunkers program to retain its emergency funding designation/On the motion Aug 06, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 268. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Motion to preserve an amendment that would replace the current $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit with a new $15,000 principal residence tax credit/On agreeing to the amendment Aug 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 267. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Vitter of Louisiana amendment that would prohibit the automobile bailout law from being expanded beyond Dec. 31, 2009/On agreeing to the amendment Aug 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 266. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Motion to preserve an amendment that would allow dealers to donate vehicles traded in under the Cash for Clunkers program to families or tax-exempt organizations /On agreeing to the amendment Aug 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 265. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Motion to preserve an amendment that seeks to prevent a deficit increase as a result of an increase for the Cash for Clunkers program/On the motion Aug 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 264. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Kyl of Arizona amendment that would end the Cash for Clunkers program on Aug. 8, 2009/On agreeing to the amendment Aug 06, 2009. N W
Roll Call 263. HR 3435. (Car voucher funding) Motion to kill an amendment that would restrict eligibility for the “Cash for Clunkers” program/On the motion Aug 06, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 256. HR 2997. (Fiscal 2010 agriculture spending) McCain of Arizona amendment that would delete $17.5 million for the High Energy Cost Grant Program/On agreeing to the amendment Aug 03, 2009. N W
Roll Call 245. HR 3183. (Fiscal 2010 energy and water spending) Coburn of Oklahoma amendment that would reduce administrative funding at the Energy Department/On agreeing to the amendment Jul 29, 2009. N W
Roll Call 209. HR 2346. (Fiscal 2009 supplemental spending) Motion to protect against parliamentary maneuvers a measure that would appropriate $105.9 billion in emergency funds, including for war funding and pandemic preparedness/On the motion Jun 18, 2009. 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 W
Roll Call 169. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to instruct conferees on a budget resolution to insist that the resolution require that future legislation not increase energy costs for families or of domestic energy production/On the motion Apr 23, 2009. N L
Roll Call 164. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to instruct conferees on a budget resolution to insist on language ensuring that any future climate change legislation cannot be considered through the process known as “reconciliation”/On the motion Apr 23, 2009. N L
Roll Call 163. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to instruct conferees on a budget resolution to insist that the final report allow for legislation to create new jobs in “clean technology” and other clean energy incentives/On the motion Apr 23, 2009. Y 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 W
Roll Call 145. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to preserve an amendment that would prohibit an increase in Amtrak funding unless passengers were allowed to transport firearms in checked bags/On the motion Apr 02, 2009. N L
Roll Call 142. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Bond of Missouri amendment that would make it more difficult to enact climate change legislation that exceeds certain spending caps/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. N L
Roll Call 141. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Stabenow of Michigan amendment that would allow for future climate change legislation that would incentivize clean technology and energy efficiencies/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 135. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Graham of South Carolina amendment that would create a new Senate rule barring any legislation that includes an energy tax increase for taxpayers earning $200,000 or less/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 02, 2009. N L
Roll Call 126. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Johanns of Nebraska amendment that would prohibit climate change or clean energy legislation from being subject to reconciliation/On agreeing to the amendment Apr 01, 2009. N L
Roll Call 125. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Motion to preserve an amendment that would prohibit climate change or clean energy legislation from being subject to reconciliation/On the motion Apr 01, 2009. Y L
Roll Call 116. S Con Res 13. (Fiscal 2010 budget resolution) Boxer of California amendment that would allow for an increase in spending for any future climate change bill/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 31, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 80. HR 1105. (Fiscal 2009 spending) Coburn of Oklahoma amendment that would prohibit funds for being used for certain projects related to a lobbying firm under investigation/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 04, 2009. N W
2009 House of Representatives
Roll Call 911. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3029 To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systems Dec 01, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 826. (H.R. 2996): On passage of legislation containing the fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior and for environmental agencies Oct 29, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 824. (H.Res.876): Legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior and for environmental agencies - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the agreement reached by representatives of the House and Senate Oct 29, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 823. (H.Res. 876): Legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior and for environmental agencies - - on a motion to move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the agreement reached by representatives of the House and Senate Oct 29, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 816. (H.R. 2996): Legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior and for environmental agencies - - on instructing House Members developing the final version of the bill to insist on a prohibition against funding a regulation monitoring certain greenhouse gas emissions Oct 27, 2009. N L
Roll Call 807. (H.R. 3585) On passage of legislation designed to identify and plan for solar technologies needs, and to provide (financial) resources to schools and laboratories for solar research and development Oct 22, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 801. (H.R. 3585) On the Broun of Georgia amendment to reduce the amount and the number of years for which funding for solar technology development would be authorized Oct 22, 2009. N W
Roll Call 799. (H.Res. 846) Legislation designed to identify, plan for and fund solar technology needs - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 22, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 798. (H.Res. 846) Legislation designed to identify, plan for and fund solar technology needs - - on a motion to move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 22, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 752. (H.R. 3183) On passage of the conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for energy and water development programs Oct 01, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 749. (H.Res.788) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for energy and water development programs - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 01, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 709. (H.R. 3221) On passage of the bill providing funding for the development of more energy efficient and environmentally cleaner technologies for vehicles manufactured in the U.S. Sep 16, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 708. (H.R. 3221) Legislation providing funding for the development of more energy efficient and environmentally cleaner technologies for vehicles manufactured in the U.S. - - on the motion to insert language preventing the spending of any additional funding authorized by the legislation until all other federal funds for that had previously been authorized for the development of similar vehicle energy technologies had been spent. Sep 16, 2009. N W
Roll Call 705. (H. R. 3246) On to the Hall of Texas amendment that would have frozen, at the fiscal year 2010 level through fiscal year 2013, a funding program for the development of more energy efficient and environmentally cleaner technologies for vehicles manufactured in the U.S. The amendment would also have eliminated that funding in fiscal year 2014. Sep 16, 2009. N W
Roll Call 682. (H.R. 3435) On passage of a bill that provided two billion dollars in additional funding for the “Cash for Clunkers” program; that program provided cash rebates of a few thousand dollars each to consumers to encourage them to trade-in their old gas guzzling cars for new ones that get better gas mileage Jul 31, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 621. (H.R. 3288) On the Latham of Iowa amendment, which would have reduced fiscal year 2010 funding for high speed rail service by three billion dollars. Jul 23, 2009. N W
Roll Call 597. (H.R.2729) On passage of the bill authorizing the designation of national environmental research parks by the Secretary of Energy Jul 21, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 592. (H.R. 3183) On passage of the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for energy and water development. Jul 17, 2009. Y W
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 581. (H.R. 3183) On the Campbell of California amendment that would have eliminated a $1,000,000 earmark for the Housatonic River Net-Zero Energy Building in Massachusetts from the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for energy and water development. Jul 17, 2009. N W
Roll Call 558. (H.R. 3170) On the Broun of Georgia amendment, which would have prohibited any funds going to the president’s “climate czar”, deputy “climate czar”, or the Council on Environmental Quality. Jul 16, 2009. N W
Roll Call 543. (H.R. 3081) On the Pastor of Arizona amendment adding $45 million to the Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies Program, reducing the administrative budget for the Department of Energy by $30 million, and making a number of other funding changes in the fiscal year 2010 energy and water development funding bill Jul 15, 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 477. (H.R. 2454) On passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which contained the new cap and trade program; that program mandated significantly reduced emission levels, and permitted higher emitting companies to purchase pollution credits from lower emitters. Jun 26, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 476. (H.R. 2454) On the Forbes of Virginia amendment to the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; the amendment called for a public-private commission to develop a national energy plan and set seven energy independence goals. Jun 26, 2009. N W
Roll Call 475. (H. R. 2996) On final passage of the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Jun 26, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 469. (H. R. 2996) On the Stearns of Florida amendment, which would have reduced fiscal year 2010 funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by 38% Jun 26, 2009. N W
Roll Call 468. (H. R. 2996) On the Jordan of Ohio amendment, which would have reduced the overall spending in the bill providing funding for the 2010 fiscal year for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies back to the fiscal year 2008 level. Jun 26, 2009. N W
Roll Call 466. (H. Res. 587) A major energy bill containing the “cap-and-trade” plan, which permits ccompanies emitting higher pollution levels than the law would ordinarily allow to continue those emissions by purchasing pollution “credits” from entities emitting lower levels - -on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jun 26, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 465. (H. Res. 587) A major energy bill containing the “cap-and-trade” plan, which permits ccompanies emitting higher pollution levels than the law would ordinarily allow to continue those emissions by purchasing pollution “credits” from entities emitting lower levels - -on whether the House should move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jun 26, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 463. (H.Res. 578) Legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - - on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jun 25, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 399. (H.R.2847) On a roll call vote, resulting from a delaying procedure by the Republican minority;, the vote was on whether the House should reconsider its previous approval of the Cuellar of Texas amendment to the fiscal year 2010 appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, which prohibited funds in the bill from being used to purchase light bulbs that do not have an "Energy Star" or "Federal Energy Management Program" designation. Jun 18, 2009. N W
Roll Call 372. (H.R.2847) On the Broun of Georgia amendment which would have prohibited funds to be used to establish or implement a National Climate Service. Jun 18, 2009. N W
Roll Call 345. (H.Res.545) Legislation providing supplemental fiscal year 2009 spending, including funds for the “Cash for Clunkers” program and for supporting additional military needs in Iraq and Afghanistan - - on agreeing to the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Jun 16, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 314. (H.R. 2751) On passage of the “Cash for Clunkers'' bill, providing cash incentives to consumers who trade in their old, energy-inefficient vehicles Jun 09, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 280. ( H.R. 2352) The Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act of 2009, which expanded access to business counseling, training and networking to small business owners - - on the motion to send the bill back to committee with instructions to add language to ensure that small business owners are made aware of the alleged adverse effects of future energy taxes May 20, 2009. N L
Roll Call 260. (H.R. 2187) On the Kline of Minnesota amendment to change the title of the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act to ‘‘A bill to saddle future generations with billions in debt” May 14, 2009. N W
Roll Call 259. (H.R. 2187) On passage of the bill authorizing $6.4 billion in new grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, repair, modernization and “greening” of public educational facilities May 14, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 258. (H.R. 2187) A bill authorizing $6.4 billion in new grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, repair, modernization and “greening” of public educational facilities - - on the motion to allow the bill to take effect only so long as the federal deficit is below $500 billion May 14, 2009. N W
Roll Call 255. ( H.R. 2187) On the Giffords of Arizona amendment to encourage schools receiving funds for projects under the Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act to educate their students about the projects May 14, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 249. ( H.R. 2187) On the Titus of Nevada amendment to establish a council to advise the Secretary of Education on green high-performing schools May 13, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 246. (H. Res. 427) A bill authorizing $6.4 billion in new grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, repair, modernization and “greening” of public educational facilities - - on the resolution setting the terms for debate on the bill. May 13, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 216. (S.Con. Res. 13) On agreeing to budget for fiscal year 2010 Apr 29, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 214. (H. Res. 37) The fiscal year 2010 budget - - on the resolution setting the terms for debate Apr 28, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 213. (H.Res.371) The fiscal year 2010 budget - - on waiving all points of order against the resolution setting the terms for debate Apr 28, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 212. (H.Res.365) The fiscal year 2010 budget - - on a procedural vote to allow the House to consider the resolution setting the terms for debate Apr 28, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 192. (H.Con. Res. 85) On passage of the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution. Apr 02, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 190. (H.Con. Res. 85) On approval of the fiscal year 2010 budget proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus Apr 02, 2009. Y L
Roll Call 188. (H.Con. Res. 85) On approval of the fiscal year 2010 budget proposed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus Apr 02, 2009. Y L
Roll Call 184. (H.Con. Res.316) The budget for fiscal year 2010 - - on agreeing to the resolution setting the terms for debate Apr 02, 2009. Y W
Roll Call 176. (H.Res. 305) The federal budget for fiscal year 2010-- on the resolution setting the terms for debate Apr 01, 2009. Y W
2008 Senate
Roll Call 123. S 2284. (National flood insurance program) McConnell of Kentucky amendment to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in coastal waters currently off limits to energy exploration/On agreeing to the amendment May 13, 2008. N W
Roll Call 72. S Con Res 70. (Fiscal 2009 budget resolution) Motion to preserve an amendment that would create a new budgetary rule against legislation that increases gasoline prices/On the motion Mar 13, 2008. N W
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 323. HR 2764. (Fiscal 2008 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations) Coburn of Oklahoma amendment that would redirect money from an environmental facility to a malaria and child survival initiative/On agreeing to the amendment Sep 06, 2007. N W
Roll Call 226. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6)/On passage Jun 21, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 225. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6)/Motion to invoke cloture (limiting debate and bringing to a vote) Jun 21, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 224. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)/Motion to invoke cloture (limiting debate and bringing to a vote) Jun 21, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 223. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Max Baucus (D-N.M.) amendment to add tax incentives to promote the development of renewable energy and require utility companies to generate more power from cleaner fuels/Motion to invoke cloture Jun 21, 2007. Y L
Roll Call 222. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) amendment to require that the bill's tax increases not take effect unless the Energy Department certifies that they would not result in increased reliance on foreign oil or in higher gas prices/Motion to waive the Budget Act Jun 21, 2007. N W
Roll Call 221. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) amendment that would prohibit fuel consisting of animal fat mixed with diesel from receiving a tax credit/On the adoption of the amendment Jun 20, 2007. N W
Roll Call 219. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) amendment that would authorize $500 million for fiscal 2008 through fiscal 2015 for the creation of a grant program to encourage the production of advanced biofuels and to study the environmental impacts of increased use of renewable fuels/On passage of the amendment Jun 20, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 217. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) amendment to mandate that any future legislation that would result in the increase in the national average price of fuel receive 60 votes as a requirement of passage/Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the point of order Jun 20, 2007. N W
Roll Call 213. Title: CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) amendment to require that 6 billion gallons of "clean" coal-derived fuels be produced by 2022/On adoption of the amendment Jun 19, 2007. N W
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
Roll Call 211. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) second-degree amendment to Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) amendment to require electric utilities to produce 15 percent of their power from sources such as solar and wind by 2020; Domenici's amendment would have upped the requirement to 20 percent but allowed nuclear and "clean" coal to fulfill the mandate/Motion to table (kill) the Domenici amendment Jun 14, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 209. CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) amendment to reduce American oil usage by 2.5 million barrels-per-day by 2016, a 7 million barrels-per-day by 2026 and 10 million barrels-per-day by 2031/On adoption of the amendment Jun 12, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 166. HR 1495. (Water Resources Development Act reauthorization) Kerry of Massachusetts amendment to require the Army Corps of Engineers to study global climate change impacts as part of water projects studies/On agreeing to the amendment May 15, 2007. Y L
2007 House of Representatives
Roll Call 341. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/On passage May 10, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 337. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) amendment to strike the bill's requirement that a national intelligence estimate on global climate change be submitted to Congress May 10, 2007. N W
Roll Call 325. Providing consideration for the fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Adoption of the rules package May 10, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 324. Providing consideration for the fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Motion to order the previous question (ending debate and preventing amendment) May 10, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 288. Reauthorization of the National Science Foundation (H.R. 1867)/Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) amendment to require NSF to create curriculum for kindergarten through 12th graders on climate change, climate science and strategies to reduce greenhouse gases May 02, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 287. Reauthorization of the National Science Foundation (H.R. 1867)/Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) amendment to require educational materials on climate change put out by NSF to reflect the "diversity of scientific viewpoints" on whether human activity is responsible for changing weather patterns May 02, 2007. N W
Roll Call 256. Providing new grant programs for early-career scientists and engineers (H.R. 363)/Motion to recommit with instructions to add language giving priority to grants to expand domestic energy production and coal-to-liquid technology Apr 24, 2007. N L
Roll Call 201. H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act)/On Passage Mar 27, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 198. H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act), manager's amendment by Thompson of Mississippi to give the Transportation Department control over administering bus and rail security grant funding/Revote on agreeing to the amendment Mar 27, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 196. H.R. 1401(Rail and Public Transportation Security Act), Sessions of Texas amendment to prohibit Amtrak from using funds authorized by the bill on the 10 long-distance routes that have lost the most revenue/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 27, 2007. N W
Roll Call 194. H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act), manager's amendment by Thompson of Mississippi to give the Transportation Department control over administering bus and rail security grant funding/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 27, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 191. H. Res. 270, providing for the consideration of H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act)/On agreeing to the resolution Mar 27, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 190. H. Res. 270, providing for the consideration of H.R. 1401 (Rail and Public Transportation Security Act)/On ordering the previous question Mar 27, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 131. H. Res. 202, providing for House committee expenses in the 110th Congress/On agreeing to the resolution Mar 08, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 127. H. Res. 219, providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 202) providing for House committee expenses in the 110th Congress/On ordering the previous question Mar 08, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 91. Advanced Fuels Research and Development Act (H.R. 547)/Motion to recommit to the Science and Technology Committee with instructions to add coal-based liquids to a list of "alternative fuels" promoted in the underlying legislation Feb 08, 2007. N W
Roll Call 84. Advanced Fuels Research and Development Act (H.R. 547)/Rep. Charles Dent (R-Pa.) amendment that would direct the Energy Department to consider the infrastructure challenges to arise from the advancement of hydrogen fuel Feb 08, 2007. N L
Roll Call 81. Advanced Fuels Research and Development Act (H.R. 547)/Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) amendment to require the EPA to consider strategies to minimize emissions that may be released when biofuels are blended, stored and transported Feb 08, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 40. Energy policy (H.R. 6)/On passage Jan 18, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 39. Energy policy (H.R. 6)/Appealing the ruling of the chair that the bill did not meet the criteria to require a three-fifths majority for passage Jan 18, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 38. Energy policy (H.R. 6)/Motion to recommit (send the bill to committees of jurisdiction) Jan 18, 2007. N W
Roll Call 37. Energy policy (H.R. 6)/Question of consideration Jan 18, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 36. Outlining the rules of debate for a bill to formulate energy policy (H. Res. 66)/On adoption of the rule Jan 18, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 35. Outlining the rules of debate for a bill to formulate energy policy (H. Res. 66)/Motion to order the previous question (end debate and prevent amendment) Jan 18, 2007. Y W
2005 Senate
Roll Call 52. S Con Res 18. Fiscal 2006 Budget Resolution/Vote to Maintain the Right of Extended Debate on Legislation Which Would Authorize Oil Drilling in ANWR. Mar 16, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 51. S Con Res 18. Fiscal 2006 Budget Resolution/Vote to Provide $1.04 Billion for the Continued Operation of Amtrak. Mar 16, 2005. 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
Roll Call 132. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Passage of The Energy Policy Act of 2005, a Comprehensive Bill Dealing with Research and Development of Numerous Sources of Energy Apr 21, 2005. N L
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
Roll Call 125. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Permit Additional Types of Renewable Fuels to Be Eligible for a Particular Grant Program in Energy Bill. Apr 21, 2005. Y W
Roll Call 122. H.R. 6. Energy/Environment/Vote on Amendment to Strike from Energy Bill Language That Would Permit Oil and Gas Exploration in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 20, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 121. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Raise Average Fuel Economy Standards for Cars from 25 Miles Per Gallon to 33 Miles Per Gallon By 2015. Apr 20, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 120. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Require the Environmental Protection Agency to Update Its Procedures for Rating Car Fuel Economies Apr 20, 2005. N L
Roll Call 118. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Take a Number of Measures to Check the Rise in Gas Prices. Apr 20, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 116. H.R. 6. Energy/Vote on Amendment to Change "Strategic Petroleum Reserve" into "Strategic Fuels Reserve." Apr 20, 2005. Y L
2004 Senate
Roll Call 74. A procedural vote on a Republican motion to cut off Democratic debate on a Republican attempt to attach comprehensive energy policy legislation backed by the Bush White House to an un-related Internet taxation bill (S. 150). Apr 29, 2004. N W
2004 House of Representatives
Roll Call 112. A vote on passage of a Republican amendment to the highway funding bill (HR 3550) that would increase the number of state projects included in the federal government's calculation for determining the minimum of funding support for each state. Apr 02, 2004. N W
Roll Call 111. A vote on passage of a Republican amendment that would insert in the House highway bill (HR 3550) language that would permit tolls only on new voluntary-use lanes until the new lanes are paid for as opposed to letting those tolls to continue to operate in order to pay for routine road maintenance. Apr 02, 2004. N L
Roll Call 108. A vote on passage of a Republican amendment to the highway transportation bill (HR 3550) that would have allowed heavy trucks to add air ventilation units weighing up to 400 pounds to their rigs as a way of reducing fuel emissions, but which would place more wear and tear on the road. Apr 01, 2004. N W
2003 Senate
Roll Call 310. S. 14. Energy Policy/Vote to Encourage Studies Into Possible Impacts of Increased Fuel Efficiency Standards in Automobiles Without Mandating Efficiency Increases. Jul 29, 2003. N L
Roll Call 309. S. 14. Energy Policy/Vote to Mandate Increases in Fuel Efficiency Standards in Automobiles. Jul 29, 2003. Y L
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 212. S. 14. Energy Policy/Vote to Establish Timelines for the Development of Environmentally-Safe, Hydrogen-Powered Automobiles. Jun 10, 2003. Y W
Roll Call 77. S. Con. Res. 23. Fiscal 2004 Budget Resolution/Vote to Restore Funding for Amtrak. Mar 21, 2003. Y W
Roll Call 59. S Con Res 23. Fiscal 2004 Budget Resolution/Vote to Prevent Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Mar 19, 2003. Y W
Roll Call 12. H.J. Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Omnibus Appropriations/Vote to Prevent Enactment of Republican-Drafted Exemptions to the Clean Air Act for Polluters. Jan 22, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 11. H.J. Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Omnibus Appropriations/Vote to Ease Clean Air Rules for Polluters. Jan 22, 2003. N L
2003 House of Representatives
Roll Call 630. H.R. 6. Energy Policy/Vote on Final Passage of an Energy Conference Report to Overhaul the Nation's Energy Policies. Nov 18, 2003. N L
Roll Call 629. H.R. 6. Energy Policy/Vote on the Rules of Debate Governing House Consideration of the Energy Conference Report. Nov 18, 2003. N L
Roll Call 628. H.R. 6. Energy Policy/Vote to Allow the Consideration of the Rules of Debate on the Energy Conference Report. Nov 18, 2003. N L
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
Roll Call 476. H R 6. Energy Plan/Motion to Instruct House Conferees to Expand Regulatory Powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Sep 05, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 394. H.R. 2754. Fiscal 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations/Vote to Recommit to Committee a Bill Which, In the View of Progressives, Failed to Include Adequate Funding for Renewable Energy Programs. Jul 18, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 392. H.R. 2754. Fiscal 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations/Vote to Provide Additional Funding for Renewable Energy Programs. Jul 18, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 360. H.R. 1950. State Department Authorization/Vote on Rules of Debate Which Prevented House Consideration of Twenty Amendments Supported By Democrats. Jul 15, 2003. N L
Roll Call 166. H.R. 766. Nanotechnology Research/Vote to Require Research into the Potential for Nanotechnology to Provide Clean Sources of Energy. May 07, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 145. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Passage of a Bill to Provide Tax Breaks to Energy Companies and Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 11, 2003. N L
Roll Call 144. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Recommit to Committee a Bill to Provide Tax Breaks to Energy Companies and Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 11, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 143. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Prevent Coal Producers From Seizing Unlimited Amounts of Federal Land. Apr 11, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 142. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Eliminate a Provision in Bill Providing a Federal Subsidy for Oil-Drilling on Public Lands. Apr 11, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 135. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Prevent Oil-Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 10, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 134. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Allow, But Limit, Oil-Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 10, 2003. N L
Roll Call 132. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Spur the Development of More Fuel Efficient Automobiles. Apr 10, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 131. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote on Rules of Debate on a Bill to Provide Tax Breaks to Energy Companies and Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 10, 2003. N L
Roll Call 130. H.R. 6. Energy Plan/Vote to Allow Consideration of a Bill to Provide Tax Breaks to Energy Companies and Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 10, 2003. N L
Roll Call 31. H J Res 2. Fiscal 2003 Appropriations/Vote to Recommit to Committee a Government Spending Measure Which, With Few Exceptions, Contained Across-the-Board Funding Cuts in Domestic Programs. Feb 13, 2003. Y L
2002 Senate
Roll Call 90. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Table (Kill) an Amendment Designed to Increase Fuel Efficiency Standards for Cars. Apr 25, 2002. N L
Roll Call 89. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Reduce Energy Efficiency for Air Conditioners. Apr 25, 2002. N L
Roll Call 87. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Table (Kill) an Amendment Designed to Enforce Fuel Liability Standards. Apr 25, 2002. N L
Roll Call 84. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Table (Kill) an Amendment Designed to Prevent Burning of Environmentally- Damaging Solid Waste. Apr 24, 2002. N L
Roll Call 83. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Maintain Current Penalty for Electric Utilities that Fail to Purchase Legally Prescribed Amount of Renewable Energy. Apr 24, 2002. Y L
Roll Call 82. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Table (Kill) an Amendment Requiring, Where Available, the Generation of Electricity from Waste Heat. Apr 24, 2002. N W
Roll Call 71. S 517. National Energy Plan/Cloture Vote to Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 18, 2002. N W
Roll Call 70. S 517. National Energy Plan/Cloture Vote to Allow Oil Drilling in the Pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Apr 18, 2002. N W
Roll Call 59. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Exempt States, With Governors' Certification, From Renewable Energy Production. Mar 21, 2002. N W
Roll Call 58. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Exempt States from Renewable Energy Production if State Renewable Energy Standards Already Exist. Mar 21, 2002. N W
Roll Call 55. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Eliminate Requirement of Ten-Percent Renewable Energy Production. Mar 21, 2002. N W
Roll Call 50. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Increase Production of Renewable Energy. Mar 14, 2002. Y L
Roll Call 48. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Exempt Pickup Trucks from Increases in Fuel Efficiency Standards. Mar 13, 2002. N L
Roll Call 47. S 517. National Energy Plan/Vote to Prevent Congress from Increasing Fuel Efficiency Standards for Automobiles. Mar 13, 2002. N L
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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