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July 16, 2000, Sunday

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HEADLINE: HOW THEY VOTED

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Here are the votes of California's senators and San Diego's representatives in Congress last week. Friday voting is not included.

SENATE VOTES

COMPUTERS EXPORTS

The Senate voted 86-11 on Wednesday to approve a measure to relax export restrictions on high-performance computers. The provision would decrease the period Congress has to review administration changes in computer export controls from 180 to 60 days. Supporters said it would help American manufactures. Opponents said it would allow American systems to be used against the nation. A "yes" vote supports the measure. Boxer (D) Yes, Feinstein (D) Yes

HOUSE VOTES

ABORTION - RU-486

The House on Monday rejected, 182-187, a measure to bar the Food and Drug Administration from examining, developing or approving chemicals intended to induce abortions. An amendment to the FDA appropriations bill, the provision would have restricted testing on the drug Mifepristone or RU-486. Supporters said it would have protected women and children. Opponents said it would have interfered with the ability of women to make health-related decisions. A "yes" vote supports the amendment.

Bilbray (R) No, Cunningham (R) Yes, Filner (D) No, Hunter (R) Yes, Packard (R) Yes

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

The House on Monday approved, 363-12, an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration spending bill that would prohibit the agency from enforcing restrictions on traveling abroad to purchase prescription drugs. Supporters cited the high cost of drugs in the United States. Opponents said the provision would prevent the FDA from stopping counterfeit drugs. A "yes" vote supports the amendment.

Bilbray (R) Yes, Cunningham (R) Yes, Filner (D) Yes, Hunter (R) Yes, Packard (R) Yes

FARM AID

The House on Tuesday approved, 339-82, a $75.3 billion appropriations bill for food, farm and drug programs. Supporters said it would aid farmers. Opponents said it would not provide enough for nutrition programs and environmental protections. A "yes" vote supports the bill.

Bilbray (R) Yes, Cunningham (R) Yes, Filner (D) No, Hunter (R) Yes, Packard (R) Yes

MARRIAGE TAX

The House on Wednesday approved, 269-159, a bill to reduce the marriage tax penalty. The bill would increase the standard deduction for married couples, cutting $182.3 billion in taxes over 10 years. Supporters said it would require married Americans to pay equitable levels of taxes. Opponents said it would benefit only the wealthy. A "yes" supports the bill.

Bilbray (R) Yes, Cunningham (R) Yes, Filner (D) No, Hunter (R) Yes, Packard (R) Yes

FORGIVING DEBT

The House on Thursday approved, 216-211, a measure to forgive $225 million of debt from poor nations. The provision is the amendment to a foreign appropriations bill. Supporters said it would stabilize Third World governments. Opponents said the provision would limit international military training and assistance. A "yes" vote supports the measure.

Bilbray (R) No, Cunningham (R) No, Filner (D) Yes, Hunter (R) No, Packard (R) No

AIDS FUNDING

The House on Thursday approved, 267-156, a measure to add $42 million to international AIDS funding. The provision is an amendment to the foreign appropriations bill. Supporters said it would slow the spread of AIDS. Opponents said the provision would limit international military training and assistance. A "yes" vote supports the measure.

Bilbray (R) Yes, Cunningham (R) No, Filner (D) Yes, Hunter (R) No, Packard (R) No

FOREIGN PROGRAMS

The House on Thursday approved, 239-185, a $13.3 billion appropriations bill to provide international aid for military training, debt relief and AIDS programs. Supporters said it would provide needed foreign assistance. Opponents said it would fall short of the President's proposal, underfunding international programs such as the Peace Corps. A "yes" vote supports the bill.

Bilbray (R) Yes, Cunningham (R) No, Filner (D) No, Hunter (R) Yes, Packard (R) Yes

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