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July 10, 2000 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 182 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 373, the House rejected the Coburn amendment to prohibit the development or approval of any drug intended solely for the chemical inducement of abortion. 8:47 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 53 ayes to 316 noes, Roll No. 374, the House rejected the Royce amendment to reduce the total FY 2001 Agriculture Appropriations bill funding by 1 percent. 8:56 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 363 ayes to 12 noes, Roll No. 375, the House agreed to the Crowley amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being used to enforce federal restrictions on allowing Americans to travel abroad to purchase their prescription drugs. 9:03 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 77 ayes to 301 noes, Roll No. 376, the House rejected the Royce amendment to prohibit new allocations under the Market Access Program (MAP). 9:10 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 370 ayes to 12 noes, Roll No. 377, the House agreed to the Coburn amendment to prohibit funds in the bill for the FDA from being expended to take any action to interfere with the importation into the United States of drugs that have been approved for use within the United States and were manufactured in an FDA-approved facility in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. 9:17 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 59 ayes to 323 noes, Roll No. 378, the House rejected the Sanford amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for carrying out the non-needs based school breakfast pilot program, established as a part of the William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998. 9:24 PM
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July 11, 2000 |
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Holy See's Permanent Observer Status at the UN: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 379, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 253, expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 253 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 253 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:30 PM
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National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 15 nays, Roll No. 380, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4442, to establish a commission to promote awareness of the National Wildlife Refuge System among the American public as the System celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2003, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4442 Summary] [H.R. 4442 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:36 PM
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National Ocean Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 387 yeas to 28 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 381, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 415, to express the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Ocean Day to recognize the significant role the ocean plays in the lives of the Nation's people and the important role the Nation's people must play in the continued life of the ocean. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 415 Summary] [H.Res. 415 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 415 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:45 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 190 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 382, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment to prohibit funding to be used to conduct campaigns for the destruction of wild animals for the purpose of protecting stock. 3:15 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 166 ayes to 255 noes, Roll No. 383, the House rejected the Sanford amendment to eliminate payments to wool and mohair farmers for wool to make military uniforms. 3:22 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 168 ayes to 253 noes, Roll No. 384, the House rejected the Burton amendment to add provisions prohibiting any scientist, physician or other individual who is a member, or prospective member, of a federal advisory committee that has responsibilities regarding vaccines from being granted a waiver from the conflict-of-interest rules that apply to such service. 3:30 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 339 yeas to 82 nays, Roll No. 384, the House passed H.R. 4461, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4461 Summary] [H.R. 4461 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:49 PM
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July 12, 2000 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 354 yeas to 50 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 386, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, July 11, 2000. 10:54 AM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 16 nays, Roll No. 387, the House agreed to H. Res. 545, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4810). 11:57 AM
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Acquisition Of The Valles Caldera: By a recorded vote of 377 ayes to 45 noes, Roll No. 388, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1892, to authorize the acquisition of the Valles Caldera, to provide for an effective land and wildlife management program for this resource within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1892 Summary] [S. 1892 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:08 PM
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Barbara F. Vucanovich Post Office: By a recorded vote of 418 ayes to 1 no, Roll No. 389, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4169, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Vassar Street in Reno, Nevada, as the "Barbara F. Vucanovich Post Office Building". [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4169 Summary] [H.R. 4169 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:15 PM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 198 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 390, the House rejected the Rangel amendment in the nature of a substitute to increase the standard deduction for joint returns so that it is equal to twice the standard deduction for single taxpayers. It adjusts the alternative minimum tax so that it would not disallow the full benefit of the increase in the standard deduction. Additionally, the income level at which the earned income tax credit begins to phase out by $2,000 in 2001 and by $2,500 in 2002 and beyond is set, while repealing the current law that reduces the EITC and refundable child credit by the amount of the minimum tax. 2:52 PM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 391, the House rejected the Rangel motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment adding a new section which provides that the tax reductions contained in the bill are contingent on the enacting of Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits and zero on-budget deficits. 3:26 PM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: By a recorded vote of 269 ayes to 159 noes, Roll No. 392, the House passed H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:34 PM
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Samuel H. Lacy, Sr. Post Office: By a recorded vote of 412 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 393, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4447, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 919 West 34th Street in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Samuel H. Lacy, Sr. Post Office Building". [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4447 Summary] [H.R. 4447 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:42 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 225 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 394, the House agreed to H. Res. 546, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4811). 4:54 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4576, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4576 appropriates $288.5 billion in new FY 2001 budget authority, $4 billion more than the president's request, to sustain military personnel, develop and purchase military hardware, and maintain the operational readiness of U.S. forces. Overall, the bill authorizes: (1) $75.9 billion ($103 million more than the president's request) for military personnel; (2) $97.5 billion ($1.2 billion more than the president's request) for operations and maintenance; (3) $61.6 billion ($2.3 billion more than the president's request) for weapons procurement; and (4) $40.2 billion ($2.3 billion more than the president's request) for research and development. The bill also provides (1) small, unclassified amounts for the CIA retirement fund and intelligence community management; (2) classified amounts for national foreign intelligence activities administered by the CIA and other agencies including DOD; and (3) minuscule amounts for other agencies.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4576 Summary] [H.R. 4576 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 644] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 395, the House agreed to the Young (FL) motion to close portions of the conference committee meetings at such times as classified national security information is under consideration. 9:27 PM
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July 13, 2000 |
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4811 Summary] [H.R. 4811 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 206 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 396, the House rejected the Greenwood amendment to strike SEC. 587 (Authorization for Population Planning) that restricts assistance to non-governmental organizations that perform abortions [Restriction On Assistance To Foreign Organizations That Perform Or Actively Promote Abortions]. 12:05 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 397, the House agreed to the Waters amendment to fully fund the Administration's request of $225 million for debt relief for the world's poorest countries in FY 2001. [The amendment releases the world's most impoverished countries from their debt to the United States. The current Foreign Operations Appropriations bill includes $69.4 million in debt relief funds for these countries.] 12:20 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 267 ayes to 156 noes, Roll No. 398, the House agreed to the Lee amendment to increase the account for Agency for International Development Child Survival and Disease Programs Fund by approximately $42 million. The additional funds would be directed to the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. 12:27 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 298 ayes to 125 noes, Roll No. 399, the House agreed to the Bereuter amendment to limit the assumption by the United States Government of liability for nuclear accidents in North Korea [that prohibits the United States Government from using funds provided in this Act to provide guarantees or insurance (backed up by the full faith and credit of the American taxpayer) for any liability that may result from the construction or operation of the nuclear reactors provided to North Korea by the United States]. 3:37 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 239 yeas to 185 nays, Roll No. 400, the House passed H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4811 appropriates $13.3 billion in discretionary budget authority in FY 2001 for foreign assistance and export-financing programs. This amount is $1.85 billion less than the FY 2000 level (including FY 2000 emergency appropriations) and $1.82 billion less than President Clinton's FY 2001 budget request.]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:02 PM
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July 17, 2000 |
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Security Failures At Los Alamos: By a Yea and Nay vote of 391 yeas to 5 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 401, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 534, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the recent nuclear weapons security failures at Los Alamos National Laboratory demonstrate that security policy and security procedures within the National Nuclear Security Administration remain inadequate, that the individuals responsible for such policy and procedures must be held accountable for their performance, and that immediate action must be taken to correct security deficiencies. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 534 Summary] [H.Res. 534 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 730] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:28 PM
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Latvian Independence From The Soviet Union: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 402, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 319, congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence from the rule of the former Soviet Union. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 319 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 319 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:37 PM
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The 1994 Attack On The AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 1 nays, Roll No. 403, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 531, condemning the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, urging the Argentine Government to punish those responsible, and for other purposes. [On July 18, 1994, 86 people were killed and another 300 were wounded when the AMIA Jewish Community Center was bombed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The six years following the bombing have been marked by acknowledged negligence, stonewalling and apparent anti-Semitism by Argentinean investigative and security forces.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 531 Summary] [H.Res. 531 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:43 PM
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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 245 yeas to 159 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 404, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3125, to prohibit Internet gambling, and for other purposes. [H.R. 3125 amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for people to use the Internet or any other computer service to: (1) place, receive or otherwise make a bet or wager; or (2) send, receive or invite information assisting in placing a bet or wager. The measure prescribes penalties associated with violating this law. H.R. 3125 also grants district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent violations of the bill, provides enforcement authority for violations committed on Indian lands, and authorizes limited injunctive relief against a provider.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3125 Summary] [H.R. 3125 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 655 Part 1] [H.R. 3125 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:54 PM
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July 18, 2000 |
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China Trade Resolution: By a Yea and Nay vote of 147 yeas to 281 nays, Roll No. 405, the House FAILED to passed H.J.Res. 103, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People's Republic of China. [A Nay vote was in favor of trade with China]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 103 Summary] [H.J.Res. 103 Legislative Status] [H.J.Res. 103 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:28 PM
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Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 427 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 406, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3113, to protect individuals, families, and Internet service providers from unsolicited and unwanted electronic mail. [H.R. 3113 prohibits the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic (UCE) mail messages (also known as spam) unless the initiator of that message provides a valid return electronic mail address and provides the recipient of such messages the opportunity not to receive future mailings. In addition, the bill allows Internet Service Providers (ISP) to enforce their own policy against spam messages. Specifically, they may sue the spammers in federal court for $500 per message (up to $50,000 and possibly up to $150,000 if a spammer willfully breaks the anti-spamming law) in damages. The measure authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to bring action against initiators of spam messages who operate in violation of the legislation's provisions. Finally, state or local laws that are inconsistent with the measure are preempted, except in the case of any civil remedy under state trespass or contract law or any federal, state or local law relating to acts of computer fraud and abuse arising from the unauthorized transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3113 Summary] [H.R. 3113 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 700] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:48 PM
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Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Post Office: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 407, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4517, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24 Tsienneto Road in Derry, New Hampshire, as the "Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Post Office Building". [Alan Shepard was the first of America's astronaut heroes of the 1960's. He holds the distinction of being the first American to journey into space when he was launched in the Freedom 7 spacecraft on May 5, 1961. Shepard was also commander of the February 1971 Apollo 14 mission, and became the fifth person to walk on the moon as he spent over nine hours in a spacesuit on the lunar surface.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4517 Summary] [H.R. 4517 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:58 PM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4577] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 203 yeas to 222 nays, Roll No. 408, the House rejected the Cardin motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion instructs the managers on the part of the House, to the maximum extent permitted within the scope of the conference to (1) maximize the amount of marriage penalty relief provided to middle and low income taxpayers; (2) minimize the additional marriage bonuses provided to taxpayers already receiving marriage bonuses under current law; and (3) resolve the differences in effective dates and phase-in amounts in a way which takes into account fiscal responsibility. 6:14 PM
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Debt Reduction Payment Account: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 409, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4866, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(b)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001 to reduce the public debt and to decrease the statutory limit on the public debt. [H.R. 4866 authorizes $7.5 billion from the FY2001 non-Social Security surplus to be deposited into the "Debt Reduction Payment Account" to pay the down the debt held by the public. The bill would also reduce the public debt ceiling.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4866 Summary] [H.R. 4866 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:23 PM
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July 19, 2000 |
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Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1102, to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes. [H.R. 1102, as amended by the text of H.R. 4843, broadens the benefits under worker retirement plans such as 401(k), pension and IRA plans.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1102 Summary] [H.R. 1102 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 331 Part 1] [H.R. 1102 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 200 yeas to 221 nays, Roll No. 410, the House rejected the modified Neal amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to include the text of the text of H.R. 4843, as reported in H. Rept. 106-753, to provide a credit for low and middle income workers, make small business employees eligible to claim a credit, provide relief from certain section 405 rules, and express a sense of Congress concerning the resolution of cash balances. [The modification strikes SEC. 804, Limitation on Catch-Up Contributions.] 1:22 PM
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Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1102, to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes. [H.R. 1102, as amended by the text of H.R. 4843, broadens the benefits under worker retirement plans such as 401(k), pension and IRA plans.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1102 Summary] [H.R. 1102 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 331 Part 1] [H.R. 1102 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 185 yeas to 239 nays, Roll No. 411, the House rejected the Neal motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment adding a new title which provides for contingencies that must be met before the tax relief provisions of the bill can be enacted. 1:52 PM
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Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act of 2000: By a recorded vote of 401 ayes to 25 noes, Roll No. 412, the House passed H.R. 1102, to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes. [H.R. 1102, as amended by the text of H.R. 4843, broadens the benefits under worker retirement plans such as 401(k), pension and IRA plans.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1102 Summary] [H.R. 1102 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 331 Part 1] [H.R. 1102 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:01 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 367 yeas to 58 nays, Roll No. 413, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4576, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4576 appropriates $288.5 billion in new FY 2001 budget authority, $4 billion more than the president's request, to sustain military personnel, develop and purchase military hardware, and maintain the operational readiness of U.S. forces. Overall, the bill authorizes: (1) $75.9 billion ($103 million more than the president's request) for military personnel; (2) $97.5 billion ($1.2 billion more than the president's request) for operations and maintenance; (3) $61.6 billion ($2.3 billion more than the president's request) for weapons procurement; and (4) $40.2 billion ($2.3 billion more than the president's request) for research and development. The bill also provides (1) small, unclassified amounts for the CIA retirement fund and intelligence community management; (2) classified amounts for national foreign intelligence activities administered by the CIA and other agencies including DOD; and (3) minuscule amounts for other agencies.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4576 Summary] [H.R. 4576 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 644] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:47 PM
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Russian-American Trust and Cooperation Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 275 yeas to 146 nays, Roll No. 414, the House passed H.R. 4118, to prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any outstanding bilateral debt owed to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation until the President certifies to the Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation has ceased all its operations at, removed all personnel from, and permanently closed the intelligence (spy) facility at Lourdes, Cuba. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4118 Summary] [H.R. 4118 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 668] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:12 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4577, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4577 appropriates $97.2 billion in discretionary budget authority-$12.3 billion more than funding enacted for FY 2000 and $8.927 billion less than the president's request-for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and a wide range of related agencies. Including mandatory spending and advances, the bill provides $339.5 billion, $23.8 billion more than last year. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4577 Summary] [H.R. 4577 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4577 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 645] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4577] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 207 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 415, the House rejected the Obey motion that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill, H.R. 4577, be instructed to insist on no less than $42,674,645,000 in the Senate amendment for the Department of Education; no less than $7,353,141,000 in the Senate Amendment for IDEA, no less than $8,692,000,000 in the Senate Amendment for the Pell Grant Program, no less than $6,267,000,000 in the Senate amendment for the Head Start Program, no less than $817,328,000 in the Senate amendment for the Child Care Development Block Grant, and no less than $20,512,735,000 in the Senate amendment for NIH, and to disagree with provisions in the Senate amendment which deny the President's request to reduce class sizes in the early grades and for high school construction, and instead broadly expand the Title VI Education Block Grant with limited accountability in the use of funds. 6:57 PM
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Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 416, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2634, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs in schedule IV or V for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment. [H.R. 2634 amends certain portions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823) relating to registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment. It permits qualified physicians to treat their addicted patients, to speed up the approval of narcotic drugs for addiction treatment purposes, and offers hope for medical treatment for many Americans for whom other treatment programs are out of reach. The bill waives the current requirement that physicians obtain the prior approval of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), receive the endorsement of state and local regulatory authorities and dispense only drugs pre-approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This new waiver process applies only to registered physicians qualified to dispense controlled substances or treat opiate-dependent patients.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2634 Summary] [H.R. 2634 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:06 PM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: The House resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4577] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 279 yeas to 140 nays, Roll No. 417, the House agreed to H. Res. 559, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4810). 11:14 AM
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Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Reconciliation Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 271 yeas to 156 nays, Roll No. 418, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. [H.R. 4810 contains several initiatives to reduce the impact of the "marriage penalty" inherent in the tax code. Specifically, the bill provides $182.3 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over 10 years ($50.7 billion over five years) by changing the tax code]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4810 Summary] [H.R. 4810 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 726] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4577] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:55 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 250 yeas to 173 nays, Roll No. 419, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 560, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4871). 2:22 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 282 ayes to 141 noes, Roll No. 420, the House agreed to H.Res. 560, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4871). 2:41 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 283 ayes to 135 noes, Roll No. 421, the House agreed to the Vitter amendment to add $25 million to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program and reduce funding fir the IRS Processing Assistance and Management account by $25 million. 9:47 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 184 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 422, the House rejected the DeLauro amendment to strike section 509 from the bill. Section 509 prohibits funds in the bill from being used to pay for an abortion, or the administrative expenses in connection with any health plan under the Federal employees health benefit program which provides any benefits or coverage for abortions. 9:54 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 228 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 423, the House agreed to the Davis (VA) amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds from being used to carry out the amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation relating to responsibility considerations of Federal contractors and the allowable nature of certain contractor costs. 10:02 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 174 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 424, the House rejected the Rangel amendment to add provisions to the bill prohibiting funds from being used to implement Public Law 104-114 which codifies the economic embargo of Cuba, as in effect on March 1, 1996. 10:09 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 186 noes, Roll No. 425, the House agreed to the Sanford amendment to add provisions to the bill which prohibit the use of funds from being used to enforce part 515 of the Code of Federal Regulations (the Cuban Assets Control Regulations) with respect to any travel or travel related transaction. 10:18 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 301 ayes to 116 noes, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 426, the House agreed to the Moran (KS) amendment to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to implement any sanction imposed by the United States on the private commercial sale of medicine, food, or agricultural product to Cuba. 10:26 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 204 ayes to 214 noes, Roll No. 427, the House rejected the Hostettler amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce, implement, or administer the provisions of the settlement document dated March 17, 2000, between Smith and Wesson and the Department of the Treasury. 10:33 PM
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Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 428, the House passed H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4871 appropriates $29.1 billion ($14.4 billion in discretionary and $14.7 billion in mandatory) in budget authority for the Treasury Department, the Postal Service, and other general government operations, $824.6 million more than last year and $2.13 billion less than the president's request.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4871 Summary] [H.R. 4871 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:54 PM
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July 24, 2000 |
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Kansas and Missouri Metropolitan Culture District Compact: By a Yea and Nay vote of 376 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 429, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4700, to grant the consent of the Congress to the Kansas and Missouri Metropolitan Culture District Compact. [H.R. 4700 extends the authorization of a special taxing district that facilitates the cultural development of the five county Kansas City metropolitan area in Kansas and Missouri. In addition, the Compact permits residents of the cultural district to levy up to an eighth of a cent sales tax to support voter-approved cultural programs that contribute to or enhance the aesthetic, artistic, historical, intellectual or social development and appreciation of city residents. The definition of "cultural programs" was amended in the new agreement to include sports activities and facilities. Also, the Commission governing the district was changed to ensure balanced representation from each State. If approved by Congress, this new compact will last until the legislature of either state repeals it.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4700 Summary] [H.R. 4700 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4700 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 769] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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July 25, 2000 |
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Community Renewal and New Markets Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 394 yeas to 27 nays, Roll No. 430, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4923, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the renewal of distressed communities, to provide for 9 additional empowerment zones and increased tax incentives for empowerment zone development, to encourage investments in new markets, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4923 reduces taxes and regulatory restraints in order to spur business investment and employment growth in depressed areas. Incentives for investment include: a zero capital gains rate after five years for businesses within a renewal community, "expensing" of $35,000 more in capital improvements than currently available, a wage credit of 15 percent of the first $10,000 for each resident a business employs, a "Brownfield" expensing provision for certain environmental remediation costs, up to a 20 percent tax credit for renovation and rehabilitation costs for nonresidential buildings within the renewal community, and allows faith-based substance-abuse programs to receive federal assistance. {H.R. 4923 allows religious organizations to compete for Federal grant money issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, whether or not they are located within an empowerment zone or a renewal community. The bill ensures that religious organizations that participate retain their independence from federal, state, and local government, including control over the definition, development, practice and expression of its religious beliefs. Additionally, it explicitly states that neither the federal government nor a state shall require a religious organization to alter its form of internal governance or remove religious art, icons, scripture, or other symbols. Finally, program beneficiaries must have a choice of secular or non-secular treatment.}] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4923 Summary] [H.R. 4923 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4923 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:47 PM
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Innocent Child Protection Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 431, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4888, to protect innocent children. [H.R. 4888 makes it unlawful for any authority of the United States, to carry out a sentence of death on a woman while she carries a child in utero. The term 'child in utero' means a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4888 Summary] [H.R. 4888 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4888 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:56 PM
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Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 432, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4864, to amend title 38, United States Code, to reaffirm and clarify the duty of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4864 authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist a claimant in obtaining evidence to establish entitlement to a benefit. The bill achieves this by requiring the Secretary to make reasonable efforts to obtain relevant records that the claimant identifies and authorizes the Secretary to obtain, and eliminates the requirement that a claimant submit a "well-grounded" claim before the Secretary can assist in obtaining evidence. (In the context of claims for service-connected disability benefits, a "well-grounded" claim is one that has evidence of in-service injury or disease, a diagnosis of a current disability or disease, and a medical opinion that the current disability or disease is related to the in-service injury or disease).] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4864 Summary] [H.R. 4864 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4864 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:06 PM
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Fisherman's Protective Act Amendments of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 265 yeas to 154 nays, Roll No. 433, 2/3 of those present having NOT voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1651, to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country. [H.R. 1651 amends the 1967 Fisherman's Protective Act (FPA) to extend from 2000 to 2003 the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when the vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country. Two amendments adopted in the Senate have added provisions to the bill. Title II, The Yukon River Salmon Act, establishes a panel to advise the Secretaries of State and Interior on Yukon River Salmon management issues in Alaska. H.R. 2181, The Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act, was added as Title III. This section authorizes $60 million for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003 for the Secretary of Commerce to acquire two fishery research vessels to study species abundance, recruitment, age class composition, and responses to ecological change and fishing pressure in the Nation's waters. A fourth additional title, Title IV, bans the use of spotter aircraft in the general and harpoon categories of the blue fin tuna fishery.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1651 Summary] [H.R. 1651 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1651 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:45 PM
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 11 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 434, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2919, to promote preservation and public awareness of the history of the Underground Railroad by providing financial assistance, to the Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. [H.R. 2919 authorizes $16 million in new appropriations to be used by a nonprofit group that is building the Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio to honor the Underground Railroad-numerous safe-houses that were used to harbor slaves that were seeking freedom in the North prior to the start of the Civil War. The $16 million, to be spread over four years, must be matched with $4 dollars for each federal dollar. The purpose of the Center is to promote preservation and awareness of the Underground Railroad. Nearly $35 million has been raised by civic leaders so far. An amendment adopted in committee establishes a fund for preservation of historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad throughout the country. The amendment authorizes $2.5 million a year for this purpose.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2919 Summary] [H.R. 2919 Legislative Status] [H.R. 2919 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:52 PM
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Acquisition of the Hunt House in Waterloo, New York: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 9 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 435, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1910, to amend the Act establishing Women's Rights National Historical Park to permit the Secretary of the Interior to acquire title in fee simple to the Hunt House located in Waterloo, New York. [S. 1910 authorizes the Secretary to acquire, without restriction, the Hunt House at Women's Rights National Historical, the last remaining site in private ownership that the Congress has identified as significant to the story of the park. The Women's Rights National Historical Park, established in 1980 through Public Law 96-607, was created to preserve and interpret the important sites associated with the First Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. That legislation originally identified nine sites that would make up the features of the park. The Secretary was authorized to acquire a fee simple title to six of those nine sites. With regard to the remaining three sites, the Secretary was authorized only to acquire a less-than-fee interest in the sites. The home of Jane Hunt, located in Waterloo, New York, was one of the sites.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1910 Summary] [S. 1910 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:00 PM
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Carl Elliott Federal Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 436, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4806, to designate the Federal building located at 1710 Alabama Avenue in Jasper, Alabama, as the "Carl Elliott Federal Building". [Carl Elliott served Alabama as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1948 until 1964. Mr. Elliott was defeated in the 1966 gubernatorial race in Alabama. In 1990, Mr. Elliott received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his devotion to public service.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4806 Summary] [H.R. 4806 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:30 PM
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210th Anniversary of The Coast Guard: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 437, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 372, expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the historic significance of the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. [H.Con.Res. 372 recognizes the historic significance of the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard and the indelible contributions of the Coast Guard to the United States. It commends the Coast Guard's effectiveness in protecting the public, the environment, and United States economic and security interests. The resolution further commends the men and women serving in the Coast Guard who risk their lives to save others in danger at sea, enforce the Nation's treaties and other laws, protect the marine environment and support diplomatic and national defense interests of the United States worldwide. H.Con.Res. 372 supports the Coast Guard in its efforts to remain always ready as it moves forward to meet the demands of the 21st century.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 372 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 372 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:38 PM
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Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 438, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4868, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4868 contains over 155 provisions allowing for the temporary suspension or reduction of duties on a wide variety of products. On a regular basis, the House takes up a trade bill to grant new and review duty exemptions that are scheduled to expire shortly thereafter. H.R. 4868 is one such bill. The products covered include drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS, environmentally sound herbicides and insecticides and other chemicals. The bill also contains provisions to (1) ban the importation of products made with dog and cat fur, (2) reduce the duty rates beyond the $400 exemption for merchandise purchased abroad, (3) provide duty-free treatment of the personal effects of participants entering the U.S. to participate in international athletic events (and items used in connection with these events), and (4) stream-line Customs entry processing.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4868 Summary] [H.R. 4868 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:45 PM
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Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 439, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4033, to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify the procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests. [H.R. 4033 re-authorizes the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, doubling its funding level to $50 million annually for FY 2002-04. The program provides grants to communities that pay up to 50 percent of the purchase costs of bulletproof and stab proof vests. The program affords priority to cities with less than 100,000 residents.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4033 Summary] [H.R. 4033 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4033 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:51 AM
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Illegal Pornography Prosecution Act of 2000: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 440, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4710, to authorize appropriations for the prosecution of obscenity cases. [H.R. 4710 authorizes $5 million for FY 2001 to the Criminal Division, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, of the Department of Justice to prosecute obscenity cases. This includes those arising under chapter 71 of title 18, United States Code, which defines obscenity to include such offenses as mailing obscene or crime-inciting matter, importation or transportation of obscene matters, broadcasting obscene language, transportation of obscene matters for sale or distribution, and transfer of obscene material to minors.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4710 Summary] [H.R. 4710 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4710 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:00 AM
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Vietnam Trade Resolution: By a Yea and Nay vote of 91 yeas to 332 nays, Roll No. 441, the House FAILED to passed H.J.Res. 99, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam. [A Nay vote was in favor of trade with Vietnam]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 99 Summary] [H.J.Res. 99 Legislative Status] [H.J.Res. 99 Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:38 PM
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District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 4942, making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4942 appropriates $414 million for the federal payment to the District of Columbia (D.C.), $22.8 million less than enacted FY 2000 funding levels and $31.4 million less than the President's request. The District funds provide for all aspects of the city's operation including public education and safety, human support services, and enterprise funds plus $1.2 billion for a six-year capital outlay program.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4942 Summary] [H.R. 4942 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 767] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 442, the House agreed to H.Res. 563, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4942). 1:46 PM
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July 27, 2000 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 344 yeas to 55 nays, Roll No. 443, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday, July 26, 2000. 10:28 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4205, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4205 Summary] [H.R. 4205 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 2 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 444, the House agreed to the Taylor (MS) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist upon the provisions contained in section 725 of the House bill, relating to the Medicare subvention project for military retirees and dependents. 10:57 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4205, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4205 Summary] [H.R. 4205 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 9 nays, Roll No. 445, the House agreed to the Spence motion to close portions of the conference committee meetings at such times as classified national security information is under consideration. 11:15 AM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4516, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4516 appropriates $1.9 billion in budget authority for the House of Representatives and other legislative branch operations, $102 million less than in FY 2000. Of this amount $79 million is mandatory spending and $1.8 billion is discretionary spending.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4516 Summary] [H.R. 4516 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4516 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 675] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4516] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 213 ayes to 212 noes, Roll No. 446, the House agreed to table the Archer resolution, H.Res. 568. [Archer rose to a point of privilege that the conference report accompanying H.R. 4516 contravenes the Constitution and is an infringement of the privileges of the House and should be re-committed to the conference committee.] 11:55 AM
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Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 4865, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits. [H.R. 4865 repeals the second tier, an additional 35 percent inclusion of Social Security benefits, of taxable income leaving only the original 50 percent. A portion of the additional revenue from the second tier taxes would have been credited to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. To protect this funding, H.R. 4865 provides an amount, equal to the revenues lost from this repeal, will be transferred from the general fund of the Treasury. When enacted, H.R. 4865 would apply to taxes filed for 2001 and thereafter.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4865 Summary] [H.R. 4865 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4865 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 675] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4865] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 194 noes, Roll No. 447, the House agreed to H.Res. 564, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4865) 2:27 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4516, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [H.R. 4516 appropriates $1.9 billion in budget authority for the House of Representatives and other legislative branch operations, $102 million less than in FY 2000. Of this amount $79 million is mandatory spending and $1.8 billion is discretionary spending.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4516 Summary] [H.R. 4516 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4516 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 675] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 214 ayes to 210 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 448, the House agreed to H.Res. 565, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4516) 2:44 PM
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Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 4865, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits. [H.R. 4865 repeals the second tier, an additional 35 percent inclusion of Social Security benefits, of taxable income leaving only the original 50 percent. A portion of the additional revenue from the second tier taxes would have been credited to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. To protect this funding, H.R. 4865 provides an amount, equal to the revenues lost from this repeal, will be transferred from the general fund of the Treasury. When enacted, H.R. 4865 would apply to taxes filed for 2001 and thereafter.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4865 Summary] [H.R. 4865 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4865 Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 795] [2000 Presidential Position on H.R. 4865] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 169 yeas to 256 nays, Roll No. 449, the House rejected the Pomeroy amend |