| Senate Bill | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Candidate Voting |
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Vote number 2007-226 removing oil & gas exploration subsidies
on Jun 21, 2007
regarding bill H.R.6 Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN)
Results: Bill passed, 65-27 Bill passed |
Creating Long-term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Act- Title I: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act--denying a deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, natural gas, or their related primary products.
- Title II: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act--to incorporate specified price thresholds for royalties on oil & gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Title III: Strategic Energy Efficiency And Renewables Reserve--makes the Reserve available to accelerate the use of clean domestic renewable energy resources and alternative fuels.
Proponents support voting YES because: This legislation seeks to end the unwarranted tax breaks & subsidies which have been lavished on Big Oil over the last several years, at a time of record prices at the gas pump and record oil industry profits. Big Oil is hitting the American taxpayer not once, not twice, but three times. They are hitting them at the pump, they are hitting them through the |
Voting Y counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 44; NO 4
Republicans:
YES 20; NO 23
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2007-215 making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal
on Jun 19, 2007
regarding bill S.Amdt.1519 to H.R.6 NOPEC Amendment to CLEAN Energy Act
Results: Amendment Agreed to, 70-23 |
Voting YES would amend the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. It would be a violation for any foreign state:- to limit the production or distribution of oil & natural gas;
- to set or maintain the price of oil & natural gas; or
- to otherwise take any action in restraint of trade for oil & natural gas;
- when such collective action has a direct, substantial, and reasonably foreseeable effect on the market, supply, price, or distribution of oil & natural gas in the US.
Proponents recommend voting YES because: Our NOPEC bill will authorize filing suit against nations that participate in a conspiracy to limit the supply, or fix the price, of oil. In addition, it will specify that the doctrines of sovereign immunity do not exempt nations that participate in oil cartels from basic antitrust law. Opponents recommend voting NO because: No one likes OPEC. But this amendment, in my opinion, would make bad law. |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
YES 45; NO 2
Republicans:
YES 24; NO 21
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2007-166 factoring global warming into federal project planning
on May 15, 2007
regarding bill S.Amdt.1094 to H.R.1495 Kerry Amendment
Results: Amendment rejected, 51-42 (3/5ths required) |
Amendment would require the consideration of global climate change, in planning, feasibility studies, & general reevaluation reports. Would require accounting for the costs & benefits from the impacts of global climate change on flood, storm, and drought risks; potential future impacts of global climate change-related weather events, such as increased hurricane activity, intensity, storm surge, sea level rise, and associated flooding; & employs nonstructural approaches and design modifications to avoid or prevent impacts to streams, wetlands, and floodplains that provide natural flood and storm buffers. Proponents recommend voting YES because: It just seems logical that we ask the Corps of Engineers to include in their analyses, judgments about the potential impact of global climate change. All this amendment seeks to do, as a matter of common sense, is to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to factor climate change into their future plans. Secondly, we are making a |
Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Energy & Oil. |
Democrats:
YES 40; NO 7
Republicans:
YES 10; NO 35
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2005-288 disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR
on Nov 3, 2005
regarding bill S Amdt 2358 to S 1932 Bar Oil and Gas Leasing amendment
Results: Amendment Rejected, 48-51 |
To remove the establishment of an oil and gas leasing program in the Alaskan Coastal Plain. The original bill allows for an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Voteing YES on this amendment would remove that section, hence barring leasing in ANWR. |
Voting Y counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 40; NO 3
Republicans:
YES 7; NO 48
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2005-250 $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas
on Oct 5, 2005
regarding bill S.AMDT.2033 to HR 2863 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program appropriation
Results: Motion rejected, 50-49 (3/5th required) |
To provide for appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Vote on a motion to waive the Budget Act in order to adopt an amendment that appropriates federal funds for the LIHEAP program. A 3/5th vote is required to amand a budget bi |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
YES 40; NO 3
Republicans:
YES 9; NO 46
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2005-140 reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%)
on Jun 16, 2005
regarding bill S.Amdt. 784 to H.R. 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005
Results: Amendment Rejected, 47 to 53 |
Amendment to improve the energy security of the United States and reduce United States dependence on foreign oil imports by 40% by 2025. The amendment seeks to reduce usage by 7.6 million barrels of oil a day, out of a total usage of 20 million barrels of oil a day. The bill without amendment seeks to reduce usage by 1 million barrels of oil a day. Opponents of the amendment said, "It would be disruptive of jobs if you set a 78 mile per gallon CAFÉ standard for cars, a 185-percent increase; a 60 mile per gallon standard for trucks, light trucks, a 174-percent increase. [The unamended version] is more in keeping with President Kennedy's "man on the Moon" goal. [The amended version] is a "man or woman on Mars" goal, and maybe we will get there one day, but it is unrealistic today." |
Voting Y counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 43; NO 1
Republicans:
YES 3; NO 52
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2005-52 banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
on Mar 16, 2005
regarding bill S AMDT 168 to S.Con.Res. 18 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge anti-drilling Amendment
Results: Amendment Rejected, 49 to 51 |
Vote to adopt an amendment that would strike a provision in the concurrent resolution that recognizes revenue from oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The amendment says: "To ensure that legislation that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, other federal lands, and the Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, rather than being fast-tracked under reconciliation procedures; to ensure that receipts from such drilling destined for the federal treasury are fairly shared with local jurisdictions; and does not occur unless prohibitions against the export of Alaskan oil are enacted." |
Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 41; NO 3
Republicans:
YES 7; NO 48
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2003-317 Bush Administration Energy Policy
on Jul 31, 2003
regarding bill HR 6 Energy Policy Act of 2003
Results: Bill Passed 84-14: R 48-3; D 35-11 |
Vote to pass a bill would overhaul the nation's energy policies, reorganize the electricity system and make available approximately $15 billion in energy-related tax incentives. It also would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish a new CAFE standard within 15 months to two years. It would support the use of alternative energy and call for utilities to increase their dependence on renewable fuels. |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
YES 35; NO 12
Republicans:
YES 48; NO 3
Independents:
YES 0; NO 0 |
Vote number 2003-212 targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010
on Jun 10, 2003
regarding bill S.14
Results: |
Dorgan Amdt. No. 865; To require that the hydrogen commercialization plan of the Department of Energy include a description of activities to support certain hydrogen technology deployment goals. Part of S 14 Energy Omnibus bill; this vote would pass an amendment that would call for the Department of Energy to set targets and timelines to maintain the production of 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010, and 2.5 million vehicles annually by 2020. It also would call for the department to set targets for the sale of hydrogen at fueling stations. The bill would require the Energy secretary to submit a yearly progress report to Congress. |
Voting Y counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 46; NO 1
Republicans:
YES 20; NO 31
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2003-59 removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill
on Mar 19, 2003
regarding bill SConRes 23
Results: |
Boxer Amdt. No. 272.; To prevent consideration of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in a fast-track budget reconciliation bill. S Con Res 23 Budget resolution FY2004: Vote to pass an amendment that would strike (remove) language in the resolution that would permit oil drilling and exploration in part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. [Voting No favors drilling for oil in ANWR]. |
Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 43; NO 5
Republicans:
YES 8; NO 43
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 2002-71 drilling ANWR on national security grounds
on Apr 18, 2002
regarding bill S.517
Results: |
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Murkowski Amendment No. 31323; To create jobs for Americans, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, to strengthen the economic self determination of the Inupiat Eskimos and to promote national security. Would allow gas and oil development in a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if the president certifies to Congress that production in the area is in the nation's security and economic interests (qwhich Prsident Bush would). If the cloture motion is agreed to, debate will be limited and a vote will occur. If the cloture motion is rejected debate could continue indefinitely and instead the bill is usually set aside. A yea vote for this bill was one in favor of drilling in the reserve. Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture. |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
YES 5; NO 45
Republicans:
YES 41; NO 8
Independents:
YES 0; NO 1 |
Vote number 2002-47 terminating CAFE standards within 15 months
on Mar 13, 2002
regarding bill S.517
Results: |
Levin Amendment No. 2997; To provide alternative provisions to better encourage increased use of alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles. Vote to pass an amendment that would remove the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard (CAFE) and instead establish a new automobile efficiency standard in 15 months. Congress could veto any CAFE increase and would be allowed to increase the standard if no changes are made with 15 months. The bill would overhaul the nation's energy policies by restructuring the electricity system and providing for $16 billion in energy-related tax incentives. |
Voting N counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 19; NO 31
Republicans:
YES 43; NO 6
Independents:
YES 0; NO 1 |
Vote number 2000-58 preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling
on Apr 6, 2000
regarding bill S Con Res 101
Results: Tabled 51-49 |
Vote to preserve language in the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Framework that assumes $1.2 billion in revenue from oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] in Alaska. |
Voting N counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 4; NO 41
Republicans:
YES 47; NO 7
Independents:
YES 0; NO 1 |
Vote number 1999-275 ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards
on Sep 15, 1999
regarding bill H.R. 2084 Gorton Amdt # 1677
Results: Y)40; N)55; NV)4 Amdt Rejected |
Senators Feinstein (D-CA) and Bryan (D-NV) introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate towards ending CAFE Standards. Senator Gorton motioned to table this amendment. [A YES vote is considered pro-business]. |
Voting N counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 34; NO 9
Republicans:
YES 5; NO 46
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 1999-171 defunding renewable and solar energy
on Jun 16, 1999
regarding bill S. 1186 Motion to table the recommital
Results: Y)60; N)39; NV)1 Motion Agreed to |
In June of 1999, Senator Jeffords (R-VT) was prepared to offer an amendment which would have added $62 million to the Energy Department solar and renewable energy programs. This action was blocked by Senator Reid (D-NV). |
Voting N counts for 2 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 19; NO 25
Republicans:
YES 41; NO 13
Independents:
YES 0; NO 1 |
Vote number 1997-42 approving a nuclear waste repository
on Apr 15, 1997
regarding bill S. 104 Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997
Results: Y)65; N)34; NV)1 Bill Passed |
Approval of the interim nuclear waste repository. The repository would be located at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, with an integrated management system for storage and permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Voting YES would authorize the President with sole and unreviewable discretion to determine the suitability of the Yucca Mountain site. |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
YES 12; NO 32
Republicans:
YES 52; NO 2
Independents:
YES 1; NO 0 |
Vote number 1994-255 do not require ethanol in gasoline
on Aug 3, 1994
regarding bill H.R. 4624 Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995
Results: Y)50; N)50; VP decided YES Table Motion Agreed to |
Funding a mandated percentage of market share for the use of ethanol in gasoline, to be funded b reducing NASA budget b $39 million.. |
Voting N counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 18: Spend Resources to Stop Global Warming. |
Democrats:
YES 24; NO 21
Republicans:
YES 17; NO 25
Independents:
YES 1; NO 1 |
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