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April 1, 2003 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 399 ayes to 22 noes, Roll No. 95, the House agreed to the Spratt motion to instruct conferees to (1) eliminate the reconciliation instruction to the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Ways and Means contained in section 201(b) of the House resolution; that (2) such managers be instructed to recede to the Senate on section 319 (entitled "Reserve Fund to Strengthen Social Security") of the Senate amendment; and that (3) such managers be instructed to adjust the revenue levels by the amounts needed to offset the cost of the instructions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2), without resulting in any increase in the deficit or reduction. 3:53 PM
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Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 96, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1412, to provide the Secretary of Education with specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1412 Summary] [H.R. 1412 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:00 PM
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Blue Star Banner and the Gold Star: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 97, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 109, expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Banner and the Gold Star. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 109 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 109 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:08 PM
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April 2, 2003 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 11 nays, Roll No. 98, the House passed H.R. 522, to reform the Federal deposit insurance system, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 522 Summary] [H.R. 522 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 50] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:07 PM
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Social Security Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 743, to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 743 Summary] [H.R. 743 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 46] [House Committee Report 54] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 245 yeas to 177 nays, Roll No. 99, the House agreed to the order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 168, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 743). 12:14 PM
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Social Security Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 743, to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 743 Summary] [H.R. 743 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 46] [House Committee Report 54] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 196 yeas to 228 nays, Roll No. 100, the House rejected the Green (TX) amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 108-46 that is identical to the bill, except that it does not include the section of the bill that would require state and local employees to work for five years in a job covered by Social Security in order to avoid the application of the government pension offset. 2:30 PM
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Social Security Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 743, to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 743 Summary] [H.R. 743 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 46] [House Committee Report 54] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 203 ayes to 220 noes, Roll No. 101, the House rejected the Green (TX) to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the same back to the House promptly with an amendment addressing the concerns of Federal, State, and local government employees about the government pension offset title II of the Social Security Act. 2:55 PM
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Social Security Protection Act of 2003: By a recorded vote of 396 ayes to 28 noes, Roll No. 102, the House passed H.R. 743, to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 743 Summary] [H.R. 743 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 46] [House Committee Report 54] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:02 PM
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April 3, 2003 |
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 103, the House agreed to the order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 172, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559). 11:40 AM
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 217 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 104, the House agreed to TABLE the appeal of the ruling of the Chair regarding the Obey (D-WI) amendment to add $2.5 billion for homeland security. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Obey amendment stating that the amendment constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill in violation of clause 2, rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order. Obey appealed the ruling of the Chair. Young (FL) moved to TABLE the appeal. The Chair was sustained. The point of order was upheld and the amendment fell. 1:35 PM
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 110 ayes to 315 noes, Roll No. 105, the House rejected the Cunningham amendment to strike the $1 billion appropriation in the bill for assistance to Turkey. 4:25 PM
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 209 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 106, the House rejected the McGovern amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding for the Office for Domestic Preparedness by $34 million. 10:36 PM
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 113 ayes to 312 noes, Roll No. 107, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment that would reduce economic support funds for Turkey by $207,000,000 and this amount shall be available to establish National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team as authorized by law. 10:43 PM
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 12 nays, Roll No. 108, the House passed H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 57] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:00 PM
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April 7, 2003 |
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Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 383 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 109, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1055, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1901 West Evans Street in Florence, South Carolina, as the "Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1055 Summary] [H.R. 1055 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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Financial Literacy for Youth Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 380 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 110, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 127, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Financial Literacy for Youth Month". [Calls for designation of a Financial Literacy for Youth Month to raise public awareness about the need for increased financial literacy in our schools and the serious problems that may be associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 127 Summary] [H.Res. 127 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:59 PM
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Norman Shumway Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 380 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 111, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1368, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7554 Pacific Avenue in Stockton, California, as the "Norman Shumway Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1368 Summary] [H.R. 1368 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:16 PM
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April 8, 2003 |
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1559, making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1559 Summary] [H.R. 1559 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 55] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 265 yeas to 150 nays, Roll No. 112, the House agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees to recede to the Senate on section 409 of the Senate amendment, providing 26 weeks of additional temporary extended unemployment compensation for displaced airline related workers. 1:33 PM
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Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 385 yeas to 30 nays, Roll No. 113, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 273, to provide for the eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 273 Summary] [H.R. 273 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:41 PM
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Environmental Reviews With Respect To Conveyances: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 8 nays, Roll No. 114, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 108, to amend the Education Land Grant Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to pay the costs of environmental reviews with respect to conveyances under that Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 108 Summary] [H.R. 108 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:48 PM
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Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 115, the House passed S. 380, to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to reform the funding of benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System for employees of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 380 Summary] [S. 380 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:26 PM
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National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 116, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 205, to amend the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 205 Summary] [H.R. 205 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:34 PM
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Human Rights Violations In Cuba: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 0 nays, (11 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 117, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 179, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, and supporting respect for basic human rights and free elections in Cuba. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 179 Summary] [H.Res. 179 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:41 PM
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Clean Diamond Trade Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 2 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 118, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1584, to implement effective measures to stop trade in conflict diamonds, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1584 Summary] [H.R. 1584 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:51 PM
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April 9, 2003 |
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...During debate on the Meehan amendment to allow plaintiffs to recover against negligent manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations, Watt (NC) objected to certain words by Cubin (WY) and on request her words were taken down and read at the Clerk's desk. After review, the Chair ruled that certain words uttered during that debate were not unparliamentary. Watt (NC) appealed the ruling of the Chair. Sensenbrenner (WI) moved to TABLE the appeal. By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 195 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 119, the House agreed to TABLE the appeal of the ruling of the Chair that certain words uttered during that debate were not unparliamentary. 2:55 PM
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 148 ayes to 278 noes, Roll No. 120, the House rejected the Scott (VA) amendment to eliminate the requirement under the bill for the conviction of a transferor who knowingly transfers a firearm, knowing that such a firearm will be used to commit a crime of violence before a transferor can be sued. 3:50 PM
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 134 ayes to 289 noes, Roll No. 121, the House rejected the Sanchez (Linda T), amendment to remove from liability immunity any gun sellers or manufacturers who sell or otherwise give guns or ammunition to someone who uses or is addicted to illegal drugs, or "who has been adjudicated as a mental defective". 3:57 PM
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 144 ayes to 280 noes, Roll No. 122, the House rejected the Meehan amendment to allow plaintiffs to recover against negligent manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations. 4:05 PM
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 140 yeas to 282 nays, Roll No. 123, the House rejected the Watt (NC) motion to recommit to the Judiciary Committee with instructions to remove language that would dismiss current cases. 5:41 PM
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 285 yeas to 140 nays, Roll No. 124, the House passed H.R. 1036, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1036 Summary] [H.R. 1036 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 64] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:49 PM
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Anniversary of The Sinking of The U.S.S. Thresher: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 125, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 170, recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 170 Summary] [H.Res. 170 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:56 PM
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Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 126, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 149, expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic of Serbia, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 149 Summary] [H.Res. 149 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:05 PM
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April 10, 2003 |
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Child Abduction Prevention Act--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 25 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 127, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany S. 151, to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes. [Amends Federal criminal code provisions regarding child pornography]; [Amber Alert]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 151 Summary] [S. 151 Legislative Status] [Senate Committee Report 2] [Conference Committee Report 66] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 151] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1104] [H.R. 1104] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 35] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 89] [Newspaper Articles] 12:35 PM
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Fundamental Reform of The Internal Revenue Code of 1986: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 128, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 141, expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler, and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty, and investment in American jobs. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 141 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 141 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:45 PM
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Settlement To The Cyprus Problem: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 129, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 165, expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 165 Summary] [H.Res. 165 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:53 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 130, the House agreed to the order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 189, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6). 2:11 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 236 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 131, the House agreed to H.Res. 189, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6). 2:17 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 162 ayes to 268 noes, Roll No. 132, the House rejected the Boehlert amendment to require the Transportation Department to ensure that the total amount of gas that cars and light trucks consume in the year 2010 will be 5% less than the total amount they would otherwise consume if the average fuel economy standards were to remain at 2004 levels. 6:48 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 193 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 133, the House rejected the Dingell amendment to delete the bill's electricity deregulation provisions and to insert in lieu thereof provisions to increase consumer and investor protections. 6:58 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 226 ayes to 202 noes, Roll No. 134, the House agreed to the Wilson (NM) amendment to prohibit the maximum surface area covered by production and support facilities, including airstrips, berms and piers, on the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from exceeding 2,000 acres. 7:04 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 135, the House rejected the Markey amendment to strike the provision in the bill authorizing the Interior Department to grant leases for oil and gas exploration, development, and production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. 9:29 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 415 ayes to 10 noes, Roll No. 136, the House agreed to the Davis (Tom) amendment to clarify that reports relating to federal procurement policy and federal contracting policy should be submitted to all relevant Congressional committees. The amendment also requires a study of the energy conservation benefits of telecommuting by federal employees and study of the merits of establishing performance measures to guide the reduction of petroleum consumption by federal fleets. 9:37 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 173 ayes to 252 noes, Roll No. 137, the House rejected the Brown (OH) amendment adds a new section authorizing a Gasoline Availability Stabilization (GAS) Reserve program modeled on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The amendment would require the establishment of three GAS reserves within two years of enactment; allows the creation of two additional reserves anywhere in the country; authorizes emergency sales from a GAS reserve only in response to a physical disruption, and authorizes maintenance transactions with safeguards to prevent price inflation and ensure product freshness. 9:45 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 193 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 138, the House rejected the Udall (NM) amendment to strike section 14029, eliminating the $10 million payment for three years to improve leaching uranium mining techniques. 9:55 PM
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House Rules Waiver: By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 139, the House agreed to H.Res. 190 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of April 10, 2003, providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany the Concurrent Resolution (H.Con.Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 190 Summary] [H.Res. 190 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:05 AM, Friday, April 11, 2003
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004--Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.Con.Res. 95, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [Conference Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 140, the House agreed to H.Res. 191, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.Con.Res. 95. 1:08 AM, Friday, April 11, 2003
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 141, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.Con.Res. 95, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [Conference Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:42 AM, Friday, April 11, 2003
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House continued consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 171 ayes to 251 noes, Roll No. 142, the House rejected the Kind amendment to strike Title II of Division C, relating to oil and gas development provisions. 12:15 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House continued consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 208 ayes to 212 noes, Roll No. 143, the House rejected the Rahall amendment to strike Title VII of Division C (Federal Coal Leasing). Title VII would repeal the existing 160-acre limitation for lease modifications. 12:26 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House continued consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 171 ayes to 250 noes, Roll No. 144, the House rejected the Dingell motion to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same back to the House promptly with an amendment regarding hydro-electric licensing that includes consideration of fish and wildlife. 1:02 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: By a recorded vote of 247 ayes to 175 noes, Roll No. 145, the House passed H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:08 PM
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Congratulating Charter Schools: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 0 nays, (5 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 146, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 204, congratulating charter schools across the United States, and the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of such schools, for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 204 Summary] [H.Res. 204 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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175th Anniversary of The United States Capitol Police: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 147, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 156, extending congratulations to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and expressing gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and their families for their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 156 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 156 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:02 PM
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Celebration of Patriot's Day on April 19th: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 148, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 149, expressing support for the celebration of Patriot's Day on April 19th and honoring the Nation's first patriots. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 149 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 149 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:20 PM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 211 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 149, the House agreed to H.Res. 206, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1350). 11:53 AM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 79] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 413 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 150, the House agreed to the Vitter amendment to add a provision in Part A (GAO Review) mandating that the review will include recommendations to reduce or eliminate the excessive paperwork burdens for teachers, related service providers, parents and school administrators; amends Part B (GAO Report) to require a GAO report be submitted 2 years after the date of enactment and submitted every 2 years thereafter. 2:57 PM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 79] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 182 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 151, the House rejected the DeMint amendment to allow for the Secretary of Education to fund the design, development, and initial implementation of parental choice programs for students with disabilities; Amends Part B (Assistance for Students Ages 3-21) to allow states to let federal money follow the child along with the state money to the selected public or private school. 3:07 PM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 79] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 176 ayes to 247 noes, Roll No. 152, the House rejected the Musgrave amendment to allow school districts the option of offering parents of disabled children in private schools a certificate to be used for their child's specific special education needs. The amount of the certificate would be equivalent to the per-pupil proportionate IDEA dollars generated to the school district by private school children. Certificates could be redeemed at eligible providers that meet health, safety and civil rights laws and are fiscally sound. 3:15 PM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 79] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 54 ayes to 367 noes, Roll No. 153, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to redefine 'specific learning disability' as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable psychological condition relying on physical and scientific evidence. 3:25 PM
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Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 251 yeas to 171 nays, Roll No. 154 , the House passed H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for other purposes. [Reauthorize through 2009, various programs under IDEA that were authorized through 2002. These programs were authorized in 2003 by the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7).] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1350 Summary] [H.R. 1350 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 79] [Congressional Budget Office] [Congressional Record Debate] [Newspaper Articles] 4:27 PM
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