ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, April 28, 1996 TAG: 9604290065
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: States News Service
WASHINGTON WATCH VOTE CHART Questions regarding this transmission should be directed to 202-628-3100 ext. 221. WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Here are the votes of House and Senate members on key bills and amendments this week. A House vote Thursday on the minimum wage will be included in next week's chart. A ``Y'' means the members voted for the measure; an ``N'' means the members voted against the measure; a ``?'' means the member did not vote; and a ``P'' means the member voted ``present.''
Senate
Health
The Senate on Tuesday approved 100-0 a health-insurance reform bill. The legislation would make it easier for Americans to keep their insurance if they change jobs or have a chronic illness. The bill would make health insurance more accessible for as many as 25 million people. The bill would make insurance companies provide equal coverage for mental and physical illnesses. A ``yes'' vote favors the legislation.
Sen. Charles Robb, DemocratY
John Warner, RepublicanY
Term limits
The Senate on Tuesday blocked consideration of a term-limit amendment to the Constitution. The 58-42 tally fell two votes short of the 60 needed to continue debate on the bill, and nine shy of the 67 needed to approve a constitutional amendment. The measure would limit terms of members of Congress to 12 years. A ``yes'' vote favors ending the filibuster and proceeding to a vote on the term-limit amendment.
RobbN
WarnerY
Budget
The Senate on Thursday approved 88-11 a $163 billion spending bill to fund the federal government through the rest of fiscal 1996, which ends in October. The bill cut discretionary spending by $23 billion from fiscal 1995, for which Republicans took credit. But President Clinton was successful in restoring money for the environment and other priorities. A ``yes'' vote favors the spending bill.
RobbY
WarnerY
House
Wildlife
The House on Wednesday approved 287-138 a bill to change how federal wildlife refuges are managed. The bill would allow for increased recreational use of the land, such as boating, fishing and hunting. It also would allow expanded military use of the land without requiring prior approval. Supporters said it would help balance conservation and recreational activities. Opponents said it would threaten wildlife protection. A ``yes'' vote favors the bill.
Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Abingdon)Y
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Roanoke)Y
Rep. L.F. Payne (D-Nelson County)Y
Budget
The House on Thursday approved 399-25 a $163 billion spending bill to fund the federal government through the rest of fiscal 1996, which ends in October. A ``yes'' vote favors the spending bill.
BoucherY
GoodlatteY
PayneY
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