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April 4, 2006 |
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Appointment to the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 82, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 81, providing for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 81 Summary] [H.J.Res. 81 Legislative Status] 6:53 PM
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20th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 83, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 703, recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and supporting continued efforts to control radiation and mitigate the adverse health consequences related to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 703 Summary] [H.Res. 703 Legislative Status] 7:02 PM
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Peace in Northern Ireland: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 1 nay, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 84, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 744, expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 as the blueprint for lasting peace in Northern Ireland and support for continued police reform in Northern Ireland as a critical element in the peace process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 744 Summary] [H.Res. 744 Legislative Status] 7:20 PM
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April 5, 2006 |
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527 Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 513, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 513 Summary] [H.R. 513 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-181, 109-181 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 85, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 755, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 513). 4:27 PM
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527 Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 513, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 513 Summary] [H.R. 513 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-181, 109-181 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 223 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 86, the House agreed to H.Res. 755, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 513). 4:35 PM
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Question of the Privileges of the House: The House began consideration of H.Res. 762, Minority Leader Pelosi's Question of Privilege of the House expressing the Sense of the House calling for an investigation of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and members of Congress by the House Ethics Committee. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 746 Summary] [H.Res. 746 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 218 ayes to 198 noes, (5 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 87, the House agreed to TABLE the Pelosi resolution. 4:55 PM
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527 Reform Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 88, the House passed H.R. 513, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 513 Summary] [H.R. 513 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-181, 109-181 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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United States Nuclear Testing Program in the Marshall Islands: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 89, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 692, commending the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the contributions and sacrifices they made to the United States nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands, solemnly acknowledging the first detonation of a hydrogen bomb by the United States on March 1, 1954, on the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and remembering that 60 years ago the United States began its nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 692 Summary] [H.Res. 692 Legislative Status] 6:37 PM
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Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 90, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3127, to impose sanctions against individuals responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, to support measures for the protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and to support peace efforts in the Darfur region of Sudan, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3127 Summary] [H.R. 3127 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-392 Part 1, 109-392 Part 2] 6:45 PM
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April 6, 2006 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 91, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 766, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376). 12:00 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 225 ayes to 196 noes, Roll No. 92, the House agreed to H.Res. 766, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376). 12:07 PM
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Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2830, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2830 Summary] [H.R. 2830 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-232 Part 1, 109-232 Part 2] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2830] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 635] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 248 yeas to 178 nays, Roll No. 93, the House agreed to the George Miller of California motion to instruct conferees. Instructions contained within the motion seek to instruct the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in the Senate amendment regarding the prohibition of wear-away in connection with conversions to cash balance plans and the establishment of procedures affecting participants' benefits in connection with the conversion to such plans and not agree to the provisions contained in title VII of the bill as passed by the House. 6:55 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 196 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 94, the House rejected the Cardin motion to instruct conferees. Instructions contained within the motion seek to instruct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment (1) agree to the provisions of section 102 (relating to credit for elective deferrals and IRA contributions), and section 108 (relating to extension and modification of research credit), of the Senate amendment (2) agree to the provisions of section 106 of the Senate amendment (relating to extension and increase in the minimum tax relief to individuals) (3) recede from the provisions of the House bill that extend the lower tax rate on dividends and capital gains that would otherwise terminate at the close of 2008 and (4) to the maximum extent possible within the scope of conference, insist on a conference report which will neither increase. 7:10 PM
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Romania's Ban on Inter-Country Adoptions: By a Yea and Nay vote of 428 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 95, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 578, concerning the Government of Romania's ban on inter-country adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 578 Summary] [H.Res. 578 Legislative Status] 7:17 PM
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Political Prisoners in Vietnam: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 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.Con.Res. 320, calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 320 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 320 Legislative Status] 7:27 PM
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Financial Literacy Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 97, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 737, supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 737 Summary] [H.Res. 737 Legislative Status] 7:33 PM
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National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 98, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 556, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 556 Summary] [H.Res. 556 Legislative Status] 7:40 PM
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25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 99, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 366, to congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 366 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 366 Legislative Status] 7:50 PM
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April 25, 2006 |
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Honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 100, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S.J.Res. 28, approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 28 Summary] [S.J.Res. 28 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 109-227] [Passed Senate: 4/4/2006] 6:58 PM
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Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 101, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4709, to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and the public by providing criminal penalties for the fraudulent acquisition or unauthorized disclosure of phone records. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4709 Summary] [H.R. 4709 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-395] 7:15 PM
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April 26, 2006 |
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5020, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5020 Summary] [H.R. 5020 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-411] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 102, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 774, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5020). 2:20 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5020, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5020 Summary] [H.R. 5020 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-411] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 103, the House agreed to H.Res. 774, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5020). 2:33 PM
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Revise Law and Practice in China: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 104, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 365, urging the Government of China to reinstate all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove all legal and political obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases in China, including politically sensitive cases, and revise law and practice in China so that it conforms to international standards. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 365 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 365 Legislative Status] 2:42 PM
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Iran Freedom Support Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 21 nays, Roll No. 105, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 282, to hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 282 Summary] [H.R. 282 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-417] 2:50 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5020, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5020 Summary] [H.R. 5020 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-411] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 366 ayes to 56 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 106, the House agreed to the Renzi amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 109-438 to make findings with respect to the Presidents authority to protect national security information and the harm from unauthorized disclosures of classified information, and express the Sense of Congress that the President should utilize his constitutional authority to the fullest extent practicable (where warranted) to classify and protect national security information and take action against persons who commit unauthorized disclosures. 5:14 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5020, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5020 Summary] [H.R. 5020 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-411] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 195 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 107, the House rejected the Schiff motion to recommit with instructions to the Intelligence (Permanent) Committee. Instructions contained within the motion seek to insert a new section at the end of title III consisting of the text of the NSA Oversight Act. 5:48 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: By a Recorded vote of 327 ayes to 96 noes, Roll No. 108, the House passed H.R. 5020, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5020 Summary] [H.R. 5020 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-411] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:00 PM
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April 27, 2006 |
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 190 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 109, the House rejected the McDermott motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the following provisions of the Senate amendment: sec. 461; sec. 462; sec. 470; and to recede from the provisions of the House bill that extend the lower tax rate on dividends and capital gains that would otherwise terminate at the close of 2008. 5:28 PM
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Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 4975, to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4975 Summary] [H.R. 4975 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-439 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 110, the House agreed to H.Res. 783, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4975). 5:45 PM
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