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December 5, 2006 |
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Hiring Wounded Members of the Armed Forces: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 524, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 1070, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 1070 Summary] [H.Res. 1070 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 1070 PDF Text] [H.Res. 1070 GOP Description] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:37 PM
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Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 187 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 525, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1176, to provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relating to the passage, adoption, or failure to adopt rules of play for athletic competitions and practices. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1176 Summary] [H.R. 1176 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1176 PDF Text] [H.R. 1176 GOP Description] [House Reports: 109-393] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:47 PM
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December 6, 2006 |
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Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 250 yeas to 162 nays, Roll No. 526, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6099, to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6099 Summary] [H.R. 6099 Legislative Status] [H.R. 6099 PDF Text] [H.R. 6099 GOP Description] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:51 PM
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Condemning the City of St. Denis, France: By a Yea and Nay vote of 368 yeas to 31 nays, (8 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 527, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 1082, condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 1082 Summary] [H.Res. 1082 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 1082 PDF Text] [H.Res. 1082 GOP Description] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:02 PM
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December 7, 2006 |
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 212 yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 528, the House passed H.Res. 1096, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes [That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of December 7, 2006 {and that}...It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of December 7, 2006, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 1096 Summary] [H.Res. 1096 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 1096 PDF Text] [H.Res. 1096 GOP Description] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:20 AM
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December 8, 2006 |
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United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 5682, to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5682 Summary] [H.R. 5682 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-590 Part 1] [Conference Report: 109-721] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 5682] [H.R. 5682 PDF Text] [2006 CBO Cost Estimate on H.R. 5682] [GOP Description of H.R. 5682] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 411] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 270] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 355 yeas to 55 nays, Roll No. 529, the House agreed to H.Res. 1101, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5682). 12:58 PM
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Taxes, Health Care Savings, Oil Drilling [Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006]: The House began consideration of H.R. 6111, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending. [H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes] [An omnibus bill combining a number of different topics]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6111 Summary] [H.R. 6111 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 247 yeas to 164 nays, Roll No. 530, the House agreed to H.Res. 1099, the rule, relating to consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6111). 1:10 PM
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Condemning the Assassination of Pierre Amin Gemayel: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 531, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 1088, expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 1088 Summary] [H.Res. 1088 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 1088 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:25 PM
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Taxes, Health Care Savings, Oil Drilling [Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006]: The House began consideration of H.R. 6111, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending. [H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes] [An omnibus bill combining a number of different topics]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6111 Summary] [H.R. 6111 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 205 ayes to 207 noes, Roll No. 532, the House rejected the Markey motion to amend the proposed House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111 by striking section 123 of title I of division A and inserting new text. 3:29 PM
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Taxes, Health Care Savings, Oil Drilling [Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006]: The House began consideration of H.R. 6111, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending. [H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes] [An omnibus bill combining a number of different topics]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6111 Summary] [H.R. 6111 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 367 ayes to 45 noes, Roll No. 533, the House agreed to an amendment to the Senate amendment. 3:38 PM
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Condemning the Holocaust Denial Conference: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 534, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 1091, condemning in the strongest terms Iran's commitment to hold an international Holocaust denial conference on December 11-12, 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 1091 Summary] [H.Res. 1091 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 1091 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:53 PM
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Annual Report on Department of Defense: By a Yea and Nay vote of 70 yeas to 330 nays, Roll No. 535, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6375, to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report and to provide notice to the public on congressional initiatives in funds authorized or made available to the Department of Defense. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6375 Summary] [H.R. 6375 Legislative Status] [H.R. 6375 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:02 PM
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Modify Trade Rates and Laws: The House began consideration of H.R. 6406, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6406 Summary] [H.R. 6406 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 207 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 536, the House agreed to H.Res. 1100, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6406). 5:30 PM
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Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 537, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5948, to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5948 Summary] [H.R. 5948 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5948 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:40 PM
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Quorum Call: One quorum call (Roll No. 538) developed during the proceedings of the House today. 373 members answered the Quorum call. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:04 PM
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Modify Trade Rates and Laws: By a Yea and Nay vote of 212 yeas to 184 nays, Roll No. 539, the House passed H.R. 6406, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6406 Summary] [H.R. 6406 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:47 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 370 yeas to 20 nays, Roll No. 540, the House passed H.J.Res. 102, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through February 15, 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 102 Summary] [H.J.Res. 102 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 9:54 PM
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United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 330 yeas to 59 nays, Roll No. 541, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 5682, to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5682 Summary] [H.R. 5682 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-590 Part 1] [Conference Report: 109-721] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 5682] [H.R. 5682 PDF Text] [2006 CBO Cost Estimate on H.R. 5682] [GOP Description of H.R. 5682] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 411] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 270] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:05 PM
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Pool and Spa Safety Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 191 yeas to 108 nays, Roll No. 542, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass S. 3718, to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers and pool and spa drainage systems, by establishing a swimming pool safety grant program administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to encourage States to improve their pool and spa safety laws and to educate the public about pool and spa safety, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 3718 Summary] [S. 3718 Legislative Status] [S. 3718 PDF Text] [S. 3718 CBO Cost Estimates] [Senate Reports: 109-357] [12/6/2006: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:54 AM Saturday December 9, 2006
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Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 203 yeas to 98 nays, Roll No. 543, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 3546, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to serious adverse event reporting for dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [3546 Summary] [3546 Legislative Status] [3546 PDF Text] [3546 CBO Cost Estimates] [Senate Reports: 109-324] [12/6/2006: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:08 AM Saturday December 9, 2006
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