JEFFORDS, JAMES M. (a Senator from Vermont)
Amendments offered by, to
Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4935 [30MR], S5239 [5AP], S5362, S5508 [6AP]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15773, S15852, S15867, S15868 [26OC], S16000, S16024, S16128, S16148 [27OC]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S7086, S7130, S7131 [22MY], S7290, S7293, S7391, S7392 [24MY], S7428, S7442, S7543, S7552 [25MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S11246, S11330 [3AU], S11422, S11470 [4AU], S11618 [5AU], S12296 [10AU]
———making appropriations (S. 1087), S12155, S12298 [10AU]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3631 [7MR], S4035, S4036, S4056, S4113, S4115 [16MR]
Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (S. 908), S10980, S11028 [31JY], S11117 [1AU]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S11888, S11936 [8AU], S11986, S11992, S12026, S12099, S12101, S12102 [9AU]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2002), S12061, S12104 [9AU]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14631, S14671, S14677, S14681, S14752, S14759, S14763, S14764 [29SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14281, S14320 [26SE]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1244), S14123, S14134, S14135 [22SE]
District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: establish (H.R. 1345), S5508, S5516 [6AP]
Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 143), S14852, S14939 [10OC], S15047 [11OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), S11071, S11073, S11120 [1AU]
Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 343), S9989, S10013, S10043 [14JY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 1854), S10358, S10429 [20JY]
National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8656, S8714 [20JN], S8763, S8826 [21JN]
Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), S12918, S12927, S12931, S13037, S13048, S13050 [8SE], S13475 [12SE], S13670 [15SE]
Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), S6492, S6502, S6540, S6552 [11MY]
Analyses
National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures (S. 1062), S10499 [21JY]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S16637 [3NO]
Conferee: H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility Act, S15199 [17OC]
———H.R. 1158, supplemental appropriations and rescissions, S5380 [6AP]
———H.R. 1868, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S14081 [21SE]
———H.R. 2020, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, S11556 [5AU]
———H.R. 2126, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S15369 [19OC]
———H.R. 2491, reconciliation of the concurrent budget resolution, S16991 [13NO]
———H.R. 2546, District of Columbia appropriations, S16724 [7NO]
———S. 641, Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act reauthorization, S15176 [13OC]
Articles and editorials
Deep in the North Country, They Dance Their Hearts Out, Richard and Joyce Wolkomir, Smithsonian (publication), S11993-S11995 [9AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (see S. 1121), S11451 [4AU]
Armed Forces: repeal certain requirements under the Special Separation Benefits Program and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (see S. 1294), S14710 [29SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the D.C. StandDown '95 (see S. Con. Res. 28), S14711 [29SE]
Children and youth: U.S. implementation of World Summit for Children plan of action (see S. 643), S4717 [28MR]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 932), S8493 [15JN]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (see S. 1244), S13656 [15SE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1062), S10490 [21JY]
Historic buildings and sites: study battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see S. 1226), S12959 [8SE]
———study Champlain Valley and Upper Hudson River Valley areas (see S. 1225), S12959 [8SE]
L.R. Beattie (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 172), S563 [6JA]
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: reauthorize (see S. 856), S7497 [25MY]
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: grant consent (see S.J. Res. 28), S3390 [2MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Abortion: protection of reproductive health care clinics (see S. Res. 31), S563 [6JA]
Agriculture: improve agricultural resources conservation programs (see S. 854), S12290 [10AU]
Animals: improve animal drug approval process (see S. 773), S6337 [9MY]
———prohibit import, export, sale or possession of bear viscera (see S. 968), S10153 [17JY]
Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see S. 256), S7786 [6JN]
———procedures for participation of a volunteer rapid response unit in international peacekeeping operations (see S. 1065), S10565 [24JY]
Byrd, Senator: tribute for casting 14,000 votes (see S. Res. 157), S10821 [27JY]
California: management of the Presidio facilities (see S. 594), S9309 [28JN]
Children and youth: consolidate Federal child care programs (see S. 850), S7388 [24MY]
China, Republic of: visit of President Lee Teng-hui (see S. Con. Res. 9), S3904 [14MR]
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act: reauthorize (see S. 641), S4717 [28MR]
Contracts: simplify labor laws applicable to Federal contracts (see S. 141), S51 [4JA]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implementation (see S. 1058), S10490 [21JY]
Courts: exempt State and local court reporters from certain Federal compensatory time requirements (see S. 190), S3681 [8MR]
Crime: penalties for health care fraud (see S. 245, 1088), S5605 [24AP], S15500 [23OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish mammography quality standards (see S. 548), S5453 [6AP]
———organization and administration of the Readjustment Counseling Service (see S. 403), S2647 [14FE]
Disabled: extend discretionary grant program for special education and assistance (see S. 916), S8177 [12JN]
Equal rights: constitutional amendment to ensure (see S.J. Res. 25), S1618 [26JA]
ERISA: auditing of employee benefit plans (see S. 1490), S18999 [20DE]
———treatment of pension assets by insurance companies (see S. 1400), S16754 [7NO]
Families and domestic relations: create a national child custody database and clarify jurisdiction in parental kidnapping cases (see S. 632), S4716 [28MR]
Federal employees: ensure payment of furloughed employees during Government shutdown (see S. 1246), S13978 [20SE]
Forests: implement certain management reforms (see S. 1163), S12215 [10AU]
France: actions relative to moratorium on testing of nuclear weapons (see S. Res. 149), S10245 [18JY]
Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see S. 830), S8042 [8JN]
Government regulations: reform regulatory process (see S. 1001), S9422 [29JN]
Great Western Scenic Trail: designate (see S. 621), S4574 [24MR]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3904 [14MR]
Halverson, Richard C.: tribute (see S. Res. 196), S17776 [29NO]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1028), S9997 [14JY]
———obstetrician-gynecologist services relative to Federal health care laws (see S. Res. 85), S3680 [8MR]
———treatment of personal medical records and health care related information (see S. 1360), S15575 [24OC]
Health care facilities: improve health programs and services available to rural populations (see S. 1268), S14132 [22SE]
Immigration: classification of children relative to international adoptions (see S. 457), S3813 [10MR]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternal organization to establish a memorial (see S. 426), S6752 [16MY]
Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see S. 295), S1758 [30JA]
LSC: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1221), S12831 [7SE]
Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see S. 837), S11893 [8AU]
Medicaid: osteopathic services (see S. 896), S9916 [13JY]
Medicare: clarify scope of coverage and payment amounts for the use of medical devices approved for investigational use (see S. 955), S14419 [27SE]
———reimbursement for nurse practitioners in health professional shortage areas (see S. 864), S15246 [17OC]
———reimbursement for physician assistants in health professional shortage areas (see S. 863), S15246 [17OC]
Members of Congress: require comparable treatment with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see S. 1428), S17666 [28NO]
Military assistance: prohibit to governments that are undemocratic, engaged in armed aggression, or in violation of human rights or arms control standards (see S. 326), S17669 [28NO]
Motor vehicles: eliminate penalties on State noncompliance with Federal motorcycle helmet laws (see S. 388), S6604 [12MY]
National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 191), S16495 [1NO]
National Atomic Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 108), S5404 [6AP]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 103), S8712 [20JN]
National forests: paying of rental fees by ski areas for use of national forest lands (see S. 907), S8824 [21JN]
National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 26), S1848 [31JA]
National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see S. 309), S11216 [2AU]
National Women and Girls in Sports Day: designate (see S. Res. 37), S1631 [26JA]
Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see S. 1419), S17336 [17NO]
Oklahoma City, OK: bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see S. Res. 110), S5603 [24AP]
OSHA: reform regulatory process (see S. 1423), S17336 [17NO]
Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see S. 794), S6513 [11MY]
Poverty: require any Dept. of Commerce data relative to the incidence of poverty in subnational areas be adjusted for local cost-of living differences (see S. 130), S51 [4JA]
POW: authorize the awarding of the Purple Heart to individuals who were POW before a certain date (see S. 584), S4516 [23MR]
President's Advisory Commission on National Commemorative Events: establish (see S. 1236), S13540 [13SE]
Public Health Service: consolidate certain health center programs (see S. 1044), S10147 [17JY]
Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 31), S16699 [6NO]
Railroads: permit State use of Federal highway funds for improvements of passenger rail service (see S. 733), S5805 [27AP]
Recycling: provide refunds for certain beverage containers and resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see S. 870, 879), S7615 [26MY]
Roosevelt History Month: designate (see S. Res. 75), S11793 [7AU]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see S. 1316), S15118 [12OC]
Saffold, C. Abbott: express gratitude for service as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (see S. Res. 143), S9422 [29JN]
Shenandoah Valley National Battlefield: establish (see S. 305), S3134 [24FE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see S. 649), S4924 [30MR]
Social Security: extend Medicare Select Program (see S. 198), S1542 [25JA]
SSI: reform eligibility requirements for children's programs (see S. 798), S6513 [11MY]
Taxation: church pension benefit plans (see S. 881), S16508 [1NO]
———depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (see S. 833), S11455 [4AU]
———energy investment credit for solar energy and geothermal property (see S. 108), S50 [4JA]
———treatment of family-held forest lands (see S. 692), S9309 [28JN]
———treatment of hard apple cider (see S. 401, 1146), S2647 [14FE], S12214 [10AU]
———treatment of homemakers' individual retirement accounts (see S. 287), S1618 [26JA]
———treatment of veterans' allowances and benefits relative to gross income (see S. 297), S1758 [30JA]
Television: broadcast of violent programming (see S. 772), S10245 [18JY]
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (see S. 419), S2757 [15FE]
Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 38), S14710 [29SE]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 67), S9465 [29JN]
———conduct feasibility studies for inclusion of veterans health programs in certain State health programs (see S. 613), S4573 [24MR]
———payment to States for adult day health care (see S. 293), S1758 [30JA]
Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see S. 940), S8550 [16JN]
Wilderness areas: improve the management of land and water for fish and wildlife purposes (see S. 428), S2822 [16FE]
World War II: closing of commemorations for the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II (see S. Res. 179), S14710 [29SE]
———tribute to veterans and their families (see S. Res. 115), S6276 [8MY]
Certificates of election
Senate, S3 [4JA]
Cloture motions
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5995 [2MY], S6158 [4MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (S. 1026), S12064 [9AU]
Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), S6452 [10MY], S6576 [12MY]
Descriptions
Uses of Federal Grant Money By Various Non-Profit Organization in Vermont, S16883 [9NO]
Letters
Federal child care programs: Fred Kammer, Catholic Charities U.S.A., S13534 [13SE]
LIHEAP funding: by, S18182 [7DE]
———several Senators, S18589 [14DE]
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: William A. Gildea, New England Governors' Conference, Inc., S3424 [2MR]
Motions offered by
District of Columbia: making appropriations (S. 1244), S14126 [22SE]
Remarks by, on
Abortion: coverage of abortion procedures through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, S11508 [5AU]
———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), S16781 [8NO], S18225 [7DE]
Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 1121), S11451 [4AU]
Agriculture: establish an export class for dairy products and grant the consent of Congress to the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact, S16000 [27OC]
Agri-Mark/Cabot Cooperative: dedication of cheddar cheese production facility, S16933
American Council for the Arts: anniversary, S16633
Amtrak: allow States to use Federal highway funding for intercity passenger rail service, S8768 [21JN], S17599 [28NO]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 115), S16882 [9NO]
Armed Forces: procedures for participation of a volunteer rapid response unit in international peacekeeping operations (S. 1065), S10566 [24JY]
———repeal certain requirements under the Special Separation Benefits Program and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (S. 1294), S14744
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S6003 [2MY]
Blount, Winton M.: designated as Nancy Hanks Lecturer, S7934
Bosnia and Herzegovina: lift U.S. arms embargo (S. 21), S10291 [19JY]
———U.S. military intervention (S. Con. Res. 35), S18532 [13DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), S2562 [13FE], S3115 [24FE]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), S4901 [30MR], S5346, S5366 [6AP]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1357), S15773, S15821 [26OC], S16000 [27OC], S16656 [3NO]
———reduction of tax cut and application of savings to education, S7089, S7090 [22MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 67), conference report, S9392 [29JN]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (S. Con. Res. 13), S7089, S7090 [22MY], S7303 [24MY]
———treatment of Social Security under a constitutional amendment to require balanced, S2562 [13FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the D.C. StandDown '95 (S. Con. Res. 28), S14752
Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs, S13189 [11SE]
———U.S. implementation of World Summit for Children plan of action (S. 643), S4735 [28MR]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 932), S8501 [15JN]
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act: reauthorize (S. 641), S10753 [27JY]
Corp. for National Service: funding, S14264 [26SE]
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5792 [27AP]
Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), S15079 [12OC]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (S. 1087), S12155, S12156, S12157 [10AU]
———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions to enhance military readiness (H.R. 889), S3701 [9MR], S3959 [15MR], S4035 [16MR]
Dept. of Energy: energy conservation program relative to public housing, S12029 [9AU]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), S11982, S11987, S11988, S11992, S11995, S11998, S12020, S12029, S12030 [9AU]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), conference report, S18615 [14DE]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2020), S11508 [5AU]
Dept. of Transportation: abolish ICC and assume necessary functions (S. 1396), S17599 [28NO]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2002), S12061 [9AU]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), S14681 [29SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), S14264, S14282, S14304 [26SE], S14428
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2099), conference report, S18649 [14DE]
District of Columbia: improve order and discipline in public schools, S14121, S14122, S14127 [22SE]
———making appropriations (S. 1244), S14118, S14121, S14122, S14125, S14126, S14127, S14128 [22SE]
District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: establish (H.R. 1345), S5517 [6AP]
Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S12156, S12157 [10AU]
———national history standards, S1029 [18JA]
———State distribution of funds for adult and vocational education programs, S14852, S14854, S14855 [10OC]
———student loan programs, S15773 [26OC], S16656 [3NO]
Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (S. 143), S14852, S14854, S14855, S14873 [10OC], S14981 [11OC]
———stress importance of museums and libraries in Federal job training programs, S14981 [11OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), S11070, S11072 [1AU]
Energy Information Administration: funding, S12030 [9AU]
EPA: energy efficiency activities, S14304 [26SE]
———funding, S18649 [14DE]
———give priority to small businesses for atmospheric pollution prevention programs, S14282 [26SE], S14428
———Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund funding, S14282 [26SE], S14428
ERISA: auditing of employee benefit plans (S. 1490), S19009 [20DE]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (S. 1), S1029 [18JA]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1868), S13951 [20SE], S14044 [21SE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 1868), conference report—amendments in disagreement, S16484 [1NO]
Foreign trade: trade adjustment assistance centers funding, S14681 [29SE]
Foster, Henry, Jr.: nomination to be Surgeon General, S8739 [21JN], S8871 [22JN]
Government: status of Federal contractors that hire permanent replacements for striking employees, S3701 [9MR], S3959 [15MR]
Government regulations: reform regulatory process (S. 343), S10392 [20JY]
Guerra, John F.: privilege of the floor, S15021 [11OC]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 1028), S9907 [13JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 1062), S10498 [21JY]
———reform the health care liability system and establish quality assurance programs, S5792 [27AP]
Heyman, Cory: privilege of the floor, S5037 [3AP]
Historic buildings and sites: study battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (S. 1226), S12962 [8SE]
———study Champlain Valley and Upper Hudson River Valley areas (S. 1225), S12961 [8SE]
Legislative Branch of the Government: abolish legislative service organizations, S478 [5JA]
LIHEAP: funding, S4901 [30MR], S18588 [14DE]
Lobbyists: limit amount of private funds that Federal grantees can use for lobbying purposes, S16882 [9NO]
Medicare: reform, S14125 [22SE], S14771
Montshire Museum of Science: National Award for Museum Services recipient, S15169
National Endowment for the Arts: anniversary, S14777
———funding, S11982, S11987, S11988, S11992, S11995, S11998 [9AU]
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: reauthorize (S. 856), S7520 [25MY]
National Highway System: designate (S. 440), S8656 [20JN], S8762, S8768 [21JN]
———Economic Growth Center Development Highways funding, S8656 [20JN]
———State control of the design of highway improvement projects for non-interstate roads, S8762 [21JN]
NIH: funding, S7303 [24MY]
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: grant consent (S.J. Res. 28), S3424 [2MR]
Pakistan: clarify restrictions on assistance, S13951 [20SE]
Pensions: corporate use of pension plan funds, S15821 [26OC]
Population: funding for international family planning programs, S16484 [1NO]
Power resources: solar and wind energy programs funding, S11070 [1AU]
Public welfare programs: maintain partnership between the Federal Government and the States, S13323 [12SE]
———reform (H.R. 4), S13189 [11SE], S13323 [12SE], S13533, S13534, S13536 [13SE], S13563 [14SE]
Railroads: permit State use of Federal highway funds for improvements of passenger rail service (S. 733), S5837 [27AP]
Senate: legislative program, S13552 [13SE], S14128 [22SE]
Solid waste: return of beverage containers for deposit, S6582 [12MY]
———revision of flow control authority, S6492, S6502, S6504 [11MY]
———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), S6492, S6502, S6504 [11MY], S6582 [12MY]
SSI: reform eligibility requirements for children's programs (S. 798), S6537 [11MY]
States: welfare grant levels relative to out-of-wedlock birth rate, S13533, S13534, S13536 [13SE], S13563 [14SE]
Taxation: extend deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and repeal nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the FCC (H.R. 831), conference report, S5037 [3AP]
———rates, S14125 [22SE]
Telecommunications: rates for universal service to health care providers in rural areas, educational providers, and libraries, S7988 [8JN]
———reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), S7988 [8JN]
U.N. Population Fund: funding, S14044 [21SE]
Vermont: tribute to Green Mountain Boy Scouts, S6467
Votes: position on missed, S3959 [15MR]
Reports filed
District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 104-144), S13656 [15SE]
Resolutions by organizations
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: New England Governors' Conference, Inc., S3424 [2MR]
Schedules
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): Amtrak, D94 [26JA]
Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House): Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, D570 [9MY]
Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate): Subcommittee on Disability Policy: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, D570 [9MY]
Statements
Federal Support for the Arts and Humanities: Winton M. Blount, S7934
Summaries
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact (S.J. Res 28), S3424 [2MR]
Prohibit Discrimination of Employment on the Basis of Affectional or Sexual Orientation (S. 932), S8502 [15JN]
Tributes
Bloomer, John, S730 [10JA]
Halverson, Richard C., S18015 [5DE]
Heald, Frank, S4672
Pell, Senator, S12560 [5SE]