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January 4, 2007 |
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Quorum Call: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, called the House to Order and issued a Call of the House (Roll No. 1) to determine a quorum. 435 members answered the Quorum call. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:33 PM
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Election of Speaker: By a recorded teller vote of 233 votes for Pelosi, 202 votes for Boehner, Roll No. 2, Nancy Pelosi of the State of California was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives over John Boehner of the State of Ohio. [Pelosi Vote = Y; Boehner Vote = N] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:45 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 3, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 5, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 6). [Republicans proposed changes (rejected by this vote) originally proposed by Democrats when they were in the minority.] 4:30 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 199 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 4, the House rejected the Dreier motion to commit H.Res. 5, the rule, with instructions (adds Section 5 and Section 6; at the end of title IV add Section 406 "Keeping American's Tax Dollars Safe"). 4:51 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 235 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 5, the House agreed to H.Res. 5, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 6). 5:12 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 6, the House passed Title I of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress [Title I was most of the rules from the One Hundred Ninth Congress]. 6:13 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 430 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 7, the House passed Title II of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress [Title II Ethics rules]. 7:30 PM
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January 5, 2007 |
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 430 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 8, the House passed Title III of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress [Title III Civility-Holding Votes open; Conference procedures]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:47 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 280 yeas to 152 nays, Roll No. 9, the House passed Title IV of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress [Title IV Fiscal Responsibility-PayGo; Earmark Reform]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:58 PM
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House Rules: The House continued consideration of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 200 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 10, the House rejected the Ryan (R-WI) motion to commit Title V of H.Res. 6, [Title V Miscellaneous-Future rules for debate; rules for exercise facilities; Etc] with instructions to a select committee composed of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader. The instructions relate to health care for small business. 1:21 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 232 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 11, the House passed Title V of H.Res. 6, the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress [Title V Miscellaneous-Future rules for debate; rules for exercise facilities; Etc]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:29 PM
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January 9, 2007 |
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Select Intelligence Oversight Panel: The House began consideration of H.Res. 35, to enhance intelligence oversight authority. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 35 Summary] [H.Res. 35 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 195 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 12, the House rejected the Dreier motion to recommit H.Res. 35, to the rules committee. 6:05 PM
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Select Intelligence Oversight Panel: By a Yea and Nay vote of 239 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 13, the House passed H.Res. 35, to enhance intelligence oversight authority. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 35 Summary] [H.Res. 35 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:19 PM
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Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1, to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 198 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 14, the House rejected the Ros-Lehtinen motion to recommit H.R. 1, to the Foreign Affairs committee with instructions to report back with certain amendments which extend and clarify U.S. policy with respect to Homeland Security. 7:10 PM
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Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 299 ayes to 128 noes, Roll No. 15, the House passed H.R. 1, to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:18 PM
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January 10, 2007 |
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Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2 Summary] [H.R. 2 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 232 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 16, the House agreed to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair, thus sustaining the Chair's ruling. [McKeon offered a motion to recommit H.R. 1, with instructions to Education and Labor. George Miller raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions stating that provisions contained in the motion to recommit with instructions were outside the parameters of the bill and were not germane. The Point of Order was sustained by the Chair. McKeon appealed the ruling of the Chair. George Miller moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair. The question was on the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair.] 4:32 PM
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Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2 Summary] [H.R. 2 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 144 ayes to 287 noes, Roll No. 17, the House rejected the McKeon motion to recommit H.R. 1, with instructions to Education and Labor. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new subsection relating to minimum wage for employers providing employees certain health care benefits. 5:03 PM
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Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 315 ayes to 116 noes, Roll No. 18, the House passed H.R. 2, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2 Summary] [H.R. 2 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:10 PM
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January 11, 2007 |
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 3, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3 Summary] [H.R. 3 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yeas and Nay vote of 189 yeas to 238 nays, Roll No. 19, the House rejected the Burgess motion to recommit H.R. 3, with instructions to Energy and Commerce. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting provisions preventing federal support for human cloning. 3:03 PM
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 253 ayes to 174 noes, Roll No. 20, the House passed H.R. 3, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3 Summary] [H.R. 3 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 3] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:12 PM
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Mourning the Passing of President Ford: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 21, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 15, mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 15 Summary] [H.Res. 15 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 15 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:24 PM
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January 12, 2007 |
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Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 4, to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4 Summary] [H.R. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yeas and Nay vote of 196 yeas to 229 nays, Roll No. 22, the House rejected the Barton (TX) motion to recommit H.R. 4, with instructions to Energy and Commerce. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting provisions assuring continued access to covered part D drugs and pharmacy networks and protection against increasing drug prices for veterans. 2:15 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 255 ayes to 170 noes, Roll No. 23, the House passed H.R. 4, to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4 Summary] [H.R. 4 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 4] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:24 PM
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January 16, 2007 |
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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 24, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 61, observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 61 Summary] [H.Res. 61 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 61 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:56 PM
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2006 National College Football Championship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 1 nay, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 25, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 39, commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 39 Summary] [H.Res. 39 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 39 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:06 PM
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Commending the Boise State University Broncos Football Team: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 26, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 43, commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 43 Summary] [H.Res. 43 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 43 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:15 PM
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January 17, 2007 |
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Honoring the Mare Island Original 21ers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 27, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 31, honoring the Mare Island Original 21ers for their efforts to remedy racial discrimination in employment at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 31 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 31 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 31 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:50 PM
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Extension of Small Business Programs: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 28, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 434, to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through December 31, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 434 Summary] [H.R. 434 Legislative Status] [H.R. 434 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:00 PM
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College Student Relief Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 5] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 225 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 29, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 65, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 1:08 PM
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College Student Relief Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 5] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 223 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 30, the House agreed to H.Res. 65, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 1:18 PM
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College Student Relief Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 5] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yeas and Nay vote of 186 yeas to 241 nays, Roll No. 31, the House rejected the McKeon motion to recommit H.R. 5, with instructions to Education and Labor. 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 benefits contingent on income or military service. 5:28 PM
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College Student Relief Act of 2007: By a Yeas and Nay vote of 356 yeas to 71 nays, Roll No. 32, the House passed H.R. 5, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 5] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:38 PM
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Honoring Muhammad Ali: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 33, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 58, to honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 58 Summary] [H.Res. 58 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 58 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:46 PM
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January 18, 2007 |
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 184 yeas to 233 nays, Roll No. 34, the House rejected the Boehner (R-OH) motion to adjourn. [Republicans are using this motion to object to the Democrat rule on H.R. 6 that would not allow any amendments.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:25 AM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 231 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 35, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 66, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6). 12:38 PM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 230 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 36, the House agreed to H.Res. 66, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6). 12:48 PM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 37, the House agreed to the Rangel motion to consider the bill H.R. 6. 1:08 PM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yeas and Nay vote of 194 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 38, the House rejected the McCrery motion to recommit H.R. 6, with instructions to Ways and Means, Natural Resources, The Budget, and Rules. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House after the Committees holds hearings on, and considers, the bill. 5:33 PM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 230 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 39, the House agreed to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair, thus sustaining the Chair's ruling. [Blunt raised a Point of order on the content of the measure. Point of order overruled by the Chair. Blunt appealed the ruling of the chair. McDermott moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair. The question was on the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair.] 5:57 PM
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CLEAN Energy Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 264 yeas to 163 nays, Roll No. 40, the House passed H.R. 6, to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:09 PM
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Division II Football National Championship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 41, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 62 congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Football National Championship. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 62 Summary] [H.Res. 62 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 62 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:19 PM
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January 19, 2007 |
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House Page Board Revision Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 42, the House passed H.R. 475, to revise the composition of the House of Representatives Page Board to equalize the number of members representing the majority and minority parties and to include a member representing the parents of pages and a member representing former pages, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 475 Summary] [H.R. 475 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:17 AM
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January 22, 2007 |
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Congressional Pension Accountability: The House began to consider under Suspension of the Rules H.R. 476, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make non-creditable for Federal retirement purposes any Member service performed by an individual who is convicted of any of certain offenses committed by that individual while serving as a Member of Congress, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 476 Summary] [H.R. 476 Legislative Status] [H.R. 476 PDF Text] [1996 C.O.P. House Vote No. 443] [H.R. 4011 Summary] [H.R. 4011 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4011 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 190 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 43, the House agreed to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair, thus sustaining the Chair's ruling. [Shadegg asked that Millender-McDonald's words be taken down for calling him "disingenuous". The Chair ruled that the request was not made in a timely manner. Terry appealed the ruling of the chair. Hoyer moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair. The question was on the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair.] 7:31 PM
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Tribute For Efforts To Save Jews During The Holocaust: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 44, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 52, paying tribute to Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 52 Summary] [H.Res. 52 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 52 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:00 PM
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Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 45, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 390, to require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records of servitude, emancipation, and post-Civil War reconstruction and to provide grants to State and local entities to establish similar local databases. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 390 Summary] [H.R. 390 Legislative Status] [H.R. 390 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:09 PM
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National Mentoring Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 410 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 46, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 29, supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2007. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 29 Summary] [H.Res. 29 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 29 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:16 PM
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January 23, 2007 |
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Streamline The SAFETY Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 427 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 47, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 599, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to streamline the SAFETY Act and anti-terrorism technology procurement processes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 599 Summary] [H.R. 599 Legislative Status] [H.R. 599 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:10 PM
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Honoring the Contributions of Catholic Schools: By a Yea and Nay vote of 428 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 48, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 51, honoring the contributions of Catholic schools. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 51 Summary] [H.Res. 51 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 51 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:20 PM
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Congressional Pension Accountability: By a Yea and Nay vote of 431 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 49, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 476, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make non-creditable for Federal retirement purposes any Member service performed by an individual who is convicted of any of certain offenses committed by that individual while serving as a Member of Congress, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 476 Summary] [H.R. 476 Legislative Status] [H.R. 476 PDF Text] [1996 C.O.P. House Vote No. 443] [H.R. 4011 Summary] [H.R. 4011 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4011 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:29 PM
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Sesquicentennial of Illinois State University: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 50, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 57, congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 57 Summary] [H.Res. 57 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 57 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:37 PM
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January 24, 2007 |
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 229 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 51, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 86, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 78). 12:05 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 229 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 52, the House agreed to the Motion to table the motion to reconsider vote # 51. 12:15 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 188 noes, Roll No. 53, the House agreed to H.Res. 86, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 78). 12:27 PM
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Question of the Privileges of the House: The House began consideration of H.Res. 93, Minority Leader Boehner's Question of Privilege of the House expressing the Sense of the House regarding activities of the Rules Committee during discussion of H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 93 Summary] [H.Res. 93 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 223 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 54, the House agreed to TABLE the Boehner resolution. 12:47 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 185 yeas to 226 nays, Roll No. 55, the House rejected the Walden (R-OR) motion to adjourn. [Republicans are using this motion to object to H.Res. 78, the Democrat attempt to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:10 PM
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House Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 224 ayes to 186 noes, Roll No. 56, the House agreed to consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 78) [McHenry demanded that the Chair put the question on consideration of the measure.] 1:28 PM
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House Rules: By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 57, the House passed H.Res. 78, amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 78 Summary] [H.Res. 78 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:06 PM
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Lane Evans Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 405 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 58, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 521, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illinois, as the "Lane Evans Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 521 Summary] [H.R. 521 Legislative Status] [H.R. 521 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:54 PM
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Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 59, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 49, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 North Frontage Road West in Vail, Colorado, as the "Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 49 Summary] [H.R. 49 Legislative Status] [H.R. 49 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:07 PM
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2007 Orange Bowl Champions: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 1 nays, Roll No. 60, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 82, commending the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 82 Summary] [H.Res. 82 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 82 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:15 PM
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January 30, 2007 |
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First African-American Super Bowl Coaches: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 61, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 90, congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 90 Summary] [H.Res. 90 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 90 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:56 PM
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House Democracy Assistance Commission: By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 62, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 24, establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 24 Summary] [H.Res. 24 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 24 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:06 PM
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Northern Ireland Peace Process: By a Yea and Nay vote of 364 yeas to 34 nays, (25 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 63, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 20, calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 20 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 20 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:16 PM
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January 31, 2007 |
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National Engineers Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 64, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 59, supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 59 Summary] [H.Res. 59 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 59 PDF Text] [House Reports: 110-5] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:55 AM
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Honoring the Life of Percy Lavon Julian: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 65, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 34, honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry research and development and the first and only African American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 34 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 34 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 34 PDF Text] [House Reports: 110-4] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:06 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 66, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 116, the rule, providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20). 12:16 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 225 ayes to 191 noes, Roll No. 67, the House agreed to H.Res. 116, the rule, providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20). 12:26 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 222 ayes to 179 noes, Roll No. 68, the House agreed to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20). [Republicans demanded that the Chair put the question on consideration of the measure.] 12:58 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 180 noes, Roll No. 69, the House agreed to TABLE the motion to reconsider Rollcall Vote No. 68. 1:23 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 184 nays, Roll No. 70, the House agreed to TABLE the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair overturning a Republican point of order regarding earmarks in the joint resolution. 1:50 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 196 yeas to 228 nays, Roll No. 71, the House rejected the Lewis (R-CA) motion to recommit the joint resolution to the committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back with amendments. 3:40 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: By a Recorded vote of 286 ayes to 140 noes, Roll No. 72, the House passed H.J.Res. 20, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes [extends funding through the end of the Fiscal Year 2007]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 20 Summary] [H.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:50 PM
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Hire a Veteran Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 73, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 5, expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 5 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 5 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 5 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:57 PM
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