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December 6, 2005 |
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Resolving Conflict in the Middle East: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 609, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 438, urging member states of the United Nations to stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and to promote within the United Nations General Assembly more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 438 Summary] [H.Res. 438 Legislative Status] 6:56 PM
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Honoring Yitzhak Rabin: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 610, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 535, honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the tenth anniversary of his death. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 535 Summary] [H.Res. 535 Legislative Status] 7:10 PM
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50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution: By a Yea and Nay vote of 395 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 611, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 479, recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 479 Summary] [H.Res. 479 Legislative Status] 7:25 PM
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December 7, 2005 |
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Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 371 yeas to 49 nays, Roll No. 612, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 467, to extend the applicability of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 467 Summary] [S. 467 Legislative Status] 2:04 PM
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Stealth Tax Relief Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 613, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4096, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to 2006 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2005 and to index such relief for inflation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4096 Summary] [H.R. 4096 Legislative Status] 2:12 PM
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Federal Flight Deck Officer Program: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 614, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 196, honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 196 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 196 Legislative Status] 2:23 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 615, the House agreed to TABLE the Obey appeal of the ruling of the Chair. [Regula had raised a point of order against the Obey motion to instruct conferees [increase LIHEAP] on the grounds that the instructions in the motion exceed the scope of the conference [stating that it was in violation of clause 9 of rule 22]. The Chair sustained the point of order. Obey moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair and Regula moved to TABLE the appeal]. 5:10 PM
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United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 327 yeas to 95 nays, Roll No. 616, the House passed H.R. 4340, to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4340 Summary] [H.R. 4340 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-318] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:20 PM
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Tax Revision Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 617, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4388, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4388 Summary] [H.R. 4388 Legislative Status] 5:28 PM
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Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 618, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4440, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4440 Summary] [H.R. 4440 Legislative Status] 5:46 PM
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December 8, 2005 |
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House began 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 192 yeas to 239 nays, Roll No. 619, the House rejected the Rangel [Democratic] amendment in the nature of a substitute to extend for one year all expiring provisions contained in Title I of H.R. 4297, including the deduction for state and local retail sales taxes, the deduction for college tuition expenses, tax incentives for the District of Columbia and Indian reservations, 15 year depreciation period for leasehold and restaurant improvements, qualified zone academy bonds, the Brownfields cleanup tax incentive, and several other more minor provisions. 2:43 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House began 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 193 yeas to 235 nays, Roll No. 620, the House rejected the Rangel motion to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. Instructions seek to strike section 203 from the bill. Instructions also seek to add a new section titled "Temporary Relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax." 3:14 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 234 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 621, the House passed 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] 3:24 PM
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Question of the Privileges of the House: The House began consideration of the Pelosi Question of Privilege of the House Resolution, H.Res. 591, relating to the time length of electronic votes. Putnam moved to table the measure. By a Recorded vote of 219 ayes to 188 noes, Roll No. 622, the House agreed to TABLE the resolution. 3:50 PM
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December 13, 2005 |
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Korean American Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 405 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 623, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 487, supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 487 Summary] [H.Res. 487 Legislative Status] 7:01 PM
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Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 291 yeas to 113 nays, Roll No. 624, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1047, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of each of the Nation's past Presidents and their spouses, respectively to improve circulation of the $1 coin, to create a new bullion coin, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1047 Summary] [S. 1047 Legislative Status] 7:16 PM
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Small Public Housing Authority Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 387 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 625, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3422, to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt small public housing agencies from the requirement of preparing an annual public housing agency plan. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3422 Summary] [H.R. 3422 Legislative Status] 7:48 PM
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December 14, 2005 |
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Conference Rept. 109-333] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 202 ayes to 224 noes, Roll No. 626, the House rejected the Conyers motion to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. 1:58 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 251 yeas to 174 nays, Roll No. 626, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Conference Rept. 109-333] 2:09 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 628, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [Conference Report: 109-300] [House Reports: 109-143] [Senate Reports: 109-103] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 321] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 281] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:40 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 9 nays, Roll No. 629, the House agreed to the Young (FL) motion that the House close portions of the conference when classified National Security information is discussed. 6:38 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 308 yeas to 122 nays, Roll No. 630, the House agreed to the Murtha motion to instruct conferees. 6:50 PM
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Task Force on Ocean Policy: By a Yea and Nay vote of 103 yeas to 327 nays, Roll No. 631, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 599, establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 599 Summary] [H.Res. 599 Legislative Status] 6:58 PM
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Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 632, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 972, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 972 Summary] [H.R. 972 Legislative Status] 7:07 PM
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December 15, 2005 |
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Pension Protection Act of 2005: The House began 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] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2830] [House Reports: 109-232 Part 1, 109-232 Part 2 ] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 633, the House agreed to H.Res. 602, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830). 1:14 PM
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Pension Protection Act of 2005: The House began 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] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2830] [House Reports: 109-232 Part 1, 109-232 Part 2 ] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 200 yeas to 227 nays, Roll No. 634, the House rejected the George Miller (CA) motion to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor and Ways and Means. The instructions contained in the motion seek to insert a complete new text. 3:43 PM
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Pension Protection Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 294 ayes to 132 noes, Roll No. 635, the House passed 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] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2830] [House Reports: 109-232 Part 1, 109-232 Part 2 ] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:51 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 220 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 636, the House agreed to H.Res. 610, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437). 3:59 PM
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Protect Symbols And Traditions of Christmas: By a Yea and Nay vote of 401 yeas to 22 nays, 5 members voting "Present", Roll No. 637, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 579, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 579 Summary] [H.Res. 579 Legislative Status] 4:08 PM
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American Jewish History Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 638, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 315, urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 315 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 315 Legislative Status] 4:18 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 162 ayes to 252 noes, Roll No. 639, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to provide guidelines for implementing the secured alternatives to detention provision in section 402(a). 9:25 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 260 ayes to 159 noes, Roll No. 640, the House agreed to the Hunter amendment to mandate the construction of specific security fencing, including lights and cameras, along the Southwest border for the purposes of gaining operational control of the border. Fencing has been designated in sectors that have the highest number of immigrant deaths, instances of drug smuggling and illegal border crossings. The amendment includes a requirement for the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study on the use of physical barriers along the Northern border. 9:32 PM
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Russian Organizations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 405 yeas to 15 nays, Roll No. 641, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 312, urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw or modify proposed legislation that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations in the Russian Federation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 312 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 312 Legislative Status] 9:50 PM
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December 16, 2005 |
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1815, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1815 Summary] [H.R. 1815 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-89] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 12 nays, Roll No. 642, the House agreed to the Drake motion that the House close portions of the conference when classified National Security information is discussed. 12:08 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1815, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1815 Summary] [H.R. 1815 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-89] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 187 nays, Roll No. 643, the House agreed to the Skelton 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 provisions contained in section 1047 of the Senate amendment, relating to a report on alleged clandestine detention facilities for individuals captured in the Global War on Terrorism. 12:16 PM
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Victory In Iraq: The House began consideration of H.Res. 612, expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 612 Summary] [H.Res. 612 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 644, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 619, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.Res. 612). 12:25 PM
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Victory In Iraq: The House began consideration of H.Res. 612, expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 612 Summary] [H.Res. 612 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 217 ayes to 202 noes, Roll No. 645, the House agreed to H.Res. 619, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.Res. 612). 12:32 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 646, the House agreed to H.Res. 621, the rule, providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437). 12:41 PM
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Chinese Forced Labor Prison Camps: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 647, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 294, calling on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People's Republic of China, as a tool for suppression maintained by the Chinese Government . [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 294 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 294 Legislative Status] 12:48 PM
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Victory In Iraq: By a Yea and Nay vote of 279 yeas to 109 nays, (34 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 648, the House passed H.Res. 612, expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 612 Summary] [H.Res. 612 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:40 PM
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Situation In Zimbabwe: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 649, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 409, condemning the Government of Zimbabwe's "Operation Murambatsvina" under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings and facilities were demolished in an effort characterized by the Government of Zimbabwe as an operation to "restore order" to the country. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 409 Summary] [H.Res. 409 Legislative Status] 2:50 PM
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Palestinian Elections And Hamas: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 17 nays, (7 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 650, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 575, providing that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 575 Summary] [H.Res. 575 Legislative Status] 2:58 PM
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Independent Iraqi Judiciary: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 651, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 534, recognizing the importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 534 Summary] [H.Res. 534 Legislative Status] 3:07 PM
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Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of S. 1932, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H.Con.Res. 95). [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1932 Summary] [S. 1932 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on S. 1932] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 246 yeas to 175 nays, Roll No. 652, the House agreed to the Spratt motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede to the Senate by eliminating House provisions reducing eligibility for food stamps; reducing funding for child support enforcement; repealing the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset; modifying the Mining Law of 1972; eliminating the sections of the House amendment that reduce Medicaid benefits and allow increases in beneficiary costs; reducing to the maximum extent possible increases in interest rates and fees paid by student and parent borrowers on student loans; adopting the Senate provision eliminating the stabilization fund that makes payments to Medicare Advantage Regional Plans; adopting the Senate provision on Medicare Advantage risk adjustment; and adopting the Senate provision on Medicare physician payments. 6:46 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 273 ayes to 148 noes, Roll No. 653, the House agreed to the Goodlatte amendment to eliminate the visa lottery program. 7:09 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 420 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 654, the House agreed to the Stearns amendment to prohibit Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Attorney General, and all courts from granting any kind of legal immigration status (i.e. "benefits") to an alien until the relevant databases of criminal records and terrorist watch lists are checked. 7:17 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 164 ayes to 257 noes, Roll No. 655, the House rejected the Sensenbrenner amendment to reduce the maximum sentence for illegal entry and illegal presence to six months. 7:28 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 237 ayes to 180 noes, Roll No. 656, the House agreed to the Norwood amendment to assert that state and local law enforcement personnel have the authority to enforce immigration law, and to provide additional resources to assist state and local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. 7:35 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 247 ayes to 170 noes, Roll No. 657, (1 member voting "Present"), the House agreed to the Westmoreland to set caps on the monetary penalties set forth in Title VII of the bill for hiring or employing unauthorized aliens of $7,500 for first time offenses, $15,000 for second offenses, and $40,000 for all subsequent offenses; Provides an exemption from penalty for initial good faith violations; and provides a safe harbor for contractors if their subcontractor employees an unauthorized alien (provided the contractor did not know the employee was an unauthorized alien). 9:39 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 87 ayes to 332 noes, Roll No. 658, the House rejected the Gonzalez amendment to increase the fines on businesses for knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens to $50,000. Proceeds would be shared with state and local government and are restricted for use to help cover the costs associated with providing services to undocumented immigrants. 9:48 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 163 ayes to 251 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 659, the House rejected the Sullivan amendment to require all non-citizens who enter or exit the country to be processed through the automated entry-exit control system Congress mandated in 1996. 9:57 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 198 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 660, the House rejected the Reyes motion to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security (Select). The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back with an amendment which inserts a complete new text entitled "Border Security and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2005". 10:25 PM
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Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 239 ayes to 182 noes, Roll No. 661, the House passed H.R. 4437, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4437 Summary] [H.R. 4437 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4437] [House Reports: 109-345 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:34 PM
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Assassination of Former Prime Minister of Lebanon: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 5 nays, (1 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 662, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 598, condemning actions by the Government of Syria that have hindered the investigation of the assassination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri conducted by the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC), expressing support for extending the UNIIIC's investigative mandate, and stating concern about similar assassination attempts apparently aimed at destabilizing Lebanon's security and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 598 Summary] [H.Res. 598 Legislative Status] 10:45 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 213 yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 663, the House passed H.Res. 623, providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes (That it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of Saturday, December 17, 2005, for the Speaker to
entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to the [specific] measures.) [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 623 Summary] [H.Res. 623 Legislative Status] 3:18 PM
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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 664, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2520, to provide for the collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research, and to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2520 Summary] [H.R. 2520 Legislative Status] 7:38 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 374 yeas to 41 nays, Roll No. 665, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 1815, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1815 Summary] [H.R. 1815 Legislative Status] [Conference Reports: 109-360] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:02 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--House] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--Senate] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 287] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 254] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 214 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 666, the House agreed to H.Res. 639, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2863). 4:11 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Elections in Egypt: By a Yea and Nay vote of 388 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 667, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 284, expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 284 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 284 Legislative Status] 4:22 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--House] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--Senate] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 287] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 254] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 183 yeas to 231 nays, Roll No. 668, the House rejected the Obey motion to recommit the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2863) with instructions to the managers on the part of the House not to include Chapter 8 of Title III of Division B. 4:56 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 308 yeas to 106 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 669, the House adopted the conference report to accompany H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--House] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2863--Senate] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 287] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 254] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:05 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 212 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 670, the House adopted the conference report to accompany S. 1932, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H.Con.Res. 95). [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1932 Summary] [S. 1932 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on S. 1932] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:08 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia: By a Yea and Nay vote of 351 yeas to 1 nay, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 671, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 275, expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 275 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 275 Legislative Status] 6:15 AM Monday, December 19, 2005
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