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April 17, 2007 |
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Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 214, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1677, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance taxpayer protections and outreach. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1677 Summary] [H.R. 1677 Legislative Status] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1677] [House Reports: 110-84] [H.R. 1677 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:31 PM
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World Water Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 393 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 215, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 196, supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 196 Summary] [H.Res. 196 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 196 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:40 PM
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Condemning Violent Actions of Zimbabwe: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 0 nays, (4 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 216, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 100, condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 100 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 100 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 100 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:51 PM
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Financial Literacy Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 217, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 273, supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 273 Summary] [H.Res. 273 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 273 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:59 PM
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50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 218, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 76, honoring the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research, and looking forward to future accomplishments. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 76 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 76 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 76 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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April 18, 2007 |
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 219, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 301, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257). 2:05 PM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 220, the House agreed to H.Res. 301, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257). 2:15 PM
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Shooting at Virginia Tech: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 221, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 306, offering heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families regarding the horrific violence at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and to the students, faculty, administration and staff and their families who have been deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred there. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 306 Summary] [H.Res. 306 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 306 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:26 PM
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Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery (RECOVER Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 1361, to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1361 Summary] [H.R. 1361 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-82] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1361] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1361] [H.R. 1361 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 178 ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 222, the House rejected the Chabot amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-97 to strike section 211, thereby requiring anyone receiving both a grant and a disaster loan to use the grant to repay the disaster loan thereby preventing the government from compensating the same person twice for the same disaster. 4:05 PM
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Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery (RECOVER Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 1361, to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1361 Summary] [H.R. 1361 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-82] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1361] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1361] [H.R. 1361 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 174 ayes to 252 noes, Roll No. 223, the House rejected the Chabot amendment numbered 2 in House Report 110-97 to strike section 210, thereby eliminating the authority of the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to offer grants to certain small businesses that were severely affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, or Wilma but that were denied disaster loans. 4:16 PM
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Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery (RECOVER Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 1361, to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1361 Summary] [H.R. 1361 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-82] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1361] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1361] [H.R. 1361 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 204 ayes to 218 noes, Roll No. 224, the House rejected the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions to Small Business. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill report the same back to the House with an amendment that says if a person or small business is convicted of a crime under the Federal or State law, the person or small business shall not receive assistance under the Small Business Act. 4:48 PM
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Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery (RECOVER Act): By a Recorded vote of 267 ayes to 158 noes, Roll No. 225, the House passed H.R. 1361, to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1361 Summary] [H.R. 1361 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-82] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1361] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1361] [H.R. 1361 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:55 PM
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Commending the Rutgers Women's Basketball Team: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 0 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 226, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 300, commending the achievements of the Rutgers University women's basketball team and applauding the character and integrity of their student-athletes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 300 Summary] [H.Res. 300 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 300 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:05 PM
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National Volunteer Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 227, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 293, supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 293 Summary] [H.Res. 293 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 293 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:13 PM
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April 19, 2007 |
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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007/Estimated Tax Payment Safe Harbor: The House began consideration of H.R. 1905, to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; and of H.R. 1906, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater than $5 million. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1905 Summary] [H.R. 1905 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1906 Summary] [H.R. 1906 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1905 PDF Text] [H.R. 1906 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 228, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 317, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1905 and H.R. 1906). 12:24 PM
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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007/Estimated Tax Payment Safe Harbor: The House began consideration of H.R. 1905, to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; and of H.R. 1906, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater than $5 million. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1905 Summary] [H.R. 1905 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1906 Summary] [H.R. 1906 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1905 PDF Text] [H.R. 1906 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 229, the House agreed to H.Res. 317, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1905 and H.R. 1906). 12:30 PM
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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1905, to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1905 Summary] [H.R. 1905 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1905 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 193 yeas to 227 nays, Roll No. 230, the House rejected the Smith (TX) motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section providing for expedited judicial review. 2:35 PM
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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 241 ayes to 177 noes, (1 voting "Present"), Roll No. 231, the House passed H.R. 1905, to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1905 Summary] [H.R. 1905 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1905 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:43 PM
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Estimated Tax Payment Safe Harbor: By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 232, the House passed H.R. 1906, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater than $5 million. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1906 Summary] [H.R. 1906 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1906 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:08 PM
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Water Resources Development Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1495, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1495 Summary] [H.R. 1495 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-80] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1495] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1495] [H.R. 1495 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 194 yeas to 226 nays, Roll No. 233, the House rejected the Walden (OR) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting provisions on renewable hydroelectric power. 7:00 PM
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Water Resources Development Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 394 yeas to 25 nays, Roll No. 234, the House passed H.R. 1495, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1495 Summary] [H.R. 1495 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-80] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1495] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1495] [H.R. 1495 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 199 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 235, the House agreed to the Lewis (CA) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on subsections (c),(d),(e) and (f) of section 1904 of the House bill, relating to the redeployment of the Armed Forces from Iraq and restrictions on the Secretary of Defense's use of the Armed Forces in Iraq after such redeployment. 8:40 PM
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April 20, 2007 |
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 177 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 236, the House rejected the Sessions amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to add a requirement for disclosure of activities to influence votes. 10:45 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 155 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 237, the House rejected the Garrett (NJ) amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new paragraph outlining conditions triggering a vote. 10:52 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 161 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 238, the House rejected the Campbell (CA) amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph providing for a majority-elected board exemption. 10:59 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 164 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 239, the House rejected the McHenry amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new paragraph providing that a shareholder who is casting a permitted vote shall be required to disclose to beneficiaries whether such vote was cast to approve or disapprove compensation. 11:07 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 148 ayes to 257 noes, Roll No. 240, the House rejected the Price, Tom (R), GA substitute (#9), to replace the bill with language that states a congressional finding that the shareholder disclosures related to executive compensation required by the Securities and Exchange Commission issued in 2006 provides a complete review for shareholders. 11:15 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 160 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 241, the House rejected the Putnam (R), FL amend (#11) permits companies to avoid non-binding shareholder votes on executive compensation, so-called say-on-pay votes, if the majority of executive compensation is in the form of non-qualified deferred compensation, or NQDC. 11:21 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 162 ayes to 242 noes, Roll No. 242, the House rejected the Price, Tom (R), GA amend (#8) to make the effective date of the bill contingent on an SEC study of the effect of non-binding shareholder votes on executive compensation, or say-on-pay votes, and permits companies to forego those votes if the SEC finds say-on-pay votes hinder their ability to compete for the best available executives. 11:28 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 184 yeas to 222 nays, Roll No. 243, the House rejected the Feeney motion to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new paragraph clarification of non-binding nature of the vote. 11:56 AM
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Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: By a Recorded vote of 269 ayes to 134 noes, Roll No. 244, the House passed H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1257 Summary] [H.R. 1257 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-88] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1257] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1257] [H.R. 1257 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:06 PM
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National Foster Parents Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 390 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 245, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 179, expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 179 Summary] [H.Res. 179 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 179 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:59 PM
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Rachel Carson Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 334 yeas to 53 nays, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 246, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1434, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 896 Pittsburgh Street in Springdale, Pennsylvania, as the "Rachel Carson Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1434 Summary] [H.R. 1434 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1434 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:12 PM
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Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 386 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 247, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1402, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South Lecanto Highway in Lecanto, Florida, as the "Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1402 Summary] [H.R. 1402 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1402 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:21 PM
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April 24, 2007 |
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10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 362, to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 362 Summary] [H.R. 362 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-85] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 362] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 362] [H.R. 362 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 220 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 248, the House agreed to H.Res. 327, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 362). 2:37 PM
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Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 363, to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 363 Summary] [H.R. 363 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-39] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 363] [H.R. 363 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 187 nays, Roll No. 249, the House agreed to H.Res. 318, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363). 2:44 PM
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Public Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 250, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 299, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should increase public awareness of child abuse and neglect and should continue to work with the States to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect through such programs as the Child Welfare Services and Promoting Safe and Stable Families programs. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 299 Summary] [H.Res. 299 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 299 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:52 PM
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National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 410 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 251, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 289, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 289 Summary] [H.Res. 289 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 289 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:00 PM
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 252, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 119, supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in order to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States during such week and throughout the year. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 119 Summary] [H.Res. 119 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 119 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:08 PM
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10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 362, to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 362 Summary] [H.R. 362 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-85] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 362] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 362] [H.R. 362 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 253, the House agreed to the Hoekstra motion to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to amend the curricula section. 4:58 PM
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10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 389 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 254, the House passed H.R. 362, to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 362 Summary] [H.R. 362 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-85] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 362] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 362] [H.R. 362 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:08 PM
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Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 363, to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 363 Summary] [H.R. 363 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-39] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 363] [H.R. 363 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 254 ayes to 165 noes, Roll No. 255, the House agreed to the Gillibrand amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-99 to insert a new section providing for a new undergraduate scholarships program for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and known as US-STEM. 6:33 PM
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Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 363, to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 363 Summary] [H.R. 363 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-39] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 363] [H.R. 363 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 264 ayes to 154 noes, Roll No. 256, the House agreed to the Sullivan (OK) motion to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting language to give priority to grants to expand domestic energy production and use through coal-to-liquids technology and advanced nuclear processing. 7:03 PM
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Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 20 nays, Roll No. 257, the House passed H.R. 363, to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 363 Summary] [H.R. 363 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-39] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 363] [H.R. 363 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:13 PM
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Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1332, to improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes . [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1332 Summary] [H.R. 1332 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-104] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1332] [H.R. 1332 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 258, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 330, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1332). [Subsequently, the House adopted the resolution by voice vote.] 4:10 PM
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Genocide in Darfur: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 259, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 7, calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 7 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 7 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 7 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:18 PM
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Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 260, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1678, to amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1678 Summary] [H.R. 1678 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-103] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1678] [H.R. 1678 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:26 PM
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 261, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 493, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 493 Summary] [H.R. 493 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-28] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 493] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 493] [H.R. 493 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:32 PM
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Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1332, to improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes . [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1332 Summary] [H.R. 1332 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-104] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1332] [H.R. 1332 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 224 nays, Roll No. 262, the House agreed to the McCrery motion to recommit with instructions to Small Business. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments inserting a new section. 5:56 PM
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Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 380 yeas to 45 nays, Roll No. 263, the House passed H.R. 1332, to improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1332 Summary] [H.R. 1332 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-104] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 1332] [H.R. 1332 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:06 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [Conference Reports: 110-107] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 264, the House agreed to H.Res. 332, the rule, providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1591). 7:37 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 208 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 265, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [Conference Reports: 110-107] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] 9:27 PM
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Women's NCAA Basketball Championship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 266, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 320, congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 320 Summary] [H.Res. 320 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 320 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 9:35 PM
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Wild Free-Roaming Horses And Burros: The House began consideration of H.R. 249, to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 249 Summary] [H.R. 249 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-93] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 249] [H.R. 249 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 186 ayes to 238 noes, Roll No. 267, the House rejected the Price (GA) amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to not either increase the Federal deficit or reduce the Federal surplus. 11:52 AM
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Wild Free-Roaming Horses And Burros: The House began consideration of H.R. 249, to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 249 Summary] [H.R. 249 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-93] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 249] [H.R. 249 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 182 ayes to 234 noes, Roll No. 268, the House rejected the Price (GA) motion to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments inserting a new paragraph clarifying that the underlying legislation shall not take effect until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies to Congress that the long-term care of all animals not sold as a result of this Act does not exceed $500,000 annually. 12:23 PM
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Wild Free-Roaming Horses And Burros: By a Yea and Nay vote of 277 yeas to 137 nays, Roll No. 269, the House passed H.R. 249, to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 249 Summary] [H.R. 249 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-93] [2007 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 249] [H.R. 249 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:39 PM
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