Appropriations. HR 2673 (Roll Call 3)
The Senate adopted an omnibus spending bill with some fiscal restraint, and providing for vouchers to cover tuition at private schools in the District of Columbia.
The bill was passed (65-28)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Seat Belt Use. S 1072 (Roll Call 9)
The Senate killed an amendment requiring state to either prove a 90 percent seat belt use rate or enact laws making it a primary crime not to use seat belts. States not meeting either requirement would lose highway construction funds.
The bill was passed (57-41)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Gun Manufacturers' Liability. S 1805 (Roll Call 17)
The Senate adopted an amendment prohibiting the sale or transfer of handguns by a licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer unless a secure gun storage or safety device is provided for each handgun.
The bill was passed (70-27)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Extended Unemployment Program. S 1805 Roll Call 18)
The Senate rejected an effort to provide federal funds for an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits beyond the state program.
The bill was defeated (58-39)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Assault Weapons Ban. S 1805 (Roll Call 24)
The Senate adopted an amendment extending for ten years the ban on so-called "assault weapons." 6 304 "AThe bill was passed (52-47)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Gun Liability. S 1805 (Roll Call 29)
The Senate killed an amendment exposing gun manufacturers and sellers to civil suits for gun use resulting in death or injury.
The bill was defeated (56-41)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Education Funding. S Con Res 95 (Roll Call 35)
The Senate defeated an amendment increasing federal education spending by $8.6 billion, financed by higher taxes.
The bill was defeated (46-52)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Tax Cuts. S Con Res 95 (Roll Call 36)
The Senate rejected an effort to rescind already-passed tax cuts, including the $1,000 child tax credit, the 10 percent income tax bracket at present income levels, and elimination of the marriage penalty.
The bill was defeated (47-52)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Budget Procedures. S Con Res 95 (Roll Call 38)
The Senate adopted an amendment establishing rules to make it much more difficult to cut taxes.
The bill was passed (51-48)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Health Programs. S Con Res 95 (Roll Call 46)
The Senate defeated and amendment increasing spending on health programs by $30.5 billion, to be paid for by increases in cigarette taxes.
The bill was defeated (32-64)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position

Fetal Protection. HR 1997 (Roll Call 63)
The Senate passed a bill making it a criminal offense to injure or kill a fetus during the commission of a violent crime.
The bill was passed (61-38)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Welfare Reform Reauthorization. HR 4 (Roll Call 65)
The Senate defeated an effort to pass legislation continuing and extending the welfare reforms passed during the Clinton Administration.
The bill was defeated (51-47)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Medical Malpractice. S 2207 (Roll Call 66)
The Senate defeated an effort to move ahead on legislation curbing excessive awards for damages against emergency and trauma center personnel, as well as obstetricians and gynecologists.
The bill was defeated (49-48)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Internet Tax Moratorium. S 150 (Roll Call 75)
The Senate approved a motion to move towards passage of legislation extending the Internet tax moratorium for four years.
The bill was passed (64-34)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Overtime Pay Rules. S 1637 (Roll Call 79)
The Senate adopted an amendment blocking the Administration from updating outdated Labor Department rules governing overtime pay.
The bill was passed (52-47)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Disability Education. S 1248 (Roll Call 93)
The Senate defeated an effort to increase and make mandatory federal funding for programs for educating the disabled by $2.2 billion annually over the next six years.
The bill was defeated (56-41)
ACU opposed this billThis member voted in support of ACU's position


Missile Defense. S 2400 (Roll Call 125)
The Senate adopted and amendment requiring immediate and continued progress towards testing and eventual deployment of a missile defense shield.
The bill was passed (55-44)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Tax Rate Increase. S 2400 (Roll Call 130)
The Senate defeated an amendment raising the top income tax rate from 35 percent to 36 percent.
The bill was defeated (44-53)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Holmes Judicial Nomination. (Roll Call 153)
The Senate confirmed President Bush's nomination of J. Leon Holmes of Arkansas to be a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
The bill was passed (51-46)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Class Action Lawsuits. S 2062 (Roll Call 154)
The Senate failed to move ahead on legislation moving class action cases involving at least 100 plaintiffs and at least $5 million to federal court.
The bill was defeated (44-43)
ACU supported this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Homeland Security. HR 4567 (Roll Call 170)
The Senate defeated an effort to raise taxes to increase funding for local emergency personnel under the Homeland Security Act.
The bill was defeated (41-53)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Employee Benefits. HR 4567 (Roll Call 177)
The Senate killed an amendment designed to allow Homeland Security concerns to justify federal interference in employee-employer relations.
The bill was passed (49-45)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position


Immigration Security. HR 4567 (Roll Call 182)
The Senate defeated an effort to go beyond the budget to increase immigration security funding $350 million, including $200 million for biometric technologies.
The bill was defeated (44-49)
ACU opposed this bill
This member voted in support of ACU's position