1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 "A
The bill was passed (52-47)
ACU opposed this bill

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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