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July 10, 2001 |
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Corporate Contributions To Faith-Based Organizations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 391 yeas to 17 nays, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 211, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 170, encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 170 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 170 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:26 PM
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Support of Victims of Torture: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 212, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 168, expressing the sense of Congress in support of victims of torture. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 168 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 168 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:35 PM
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Navajo Code Talkers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 213, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 174, authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on July 26,2001, for a ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 174 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 174 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:42 PM
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July 11, 2001 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 366 yeas to 42 nays, (2 members voting "Present") Roll No. 214, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, July 10, 2001. 11:17 AM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 11 ayes to 405 noes, Roll No. 215, the House rejected the McNulty (D-NY) motion to adjourn. 11:35 AM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 159 ayes to 267 noes, Roll No. 216, the House rejected the Sanders amendment to prohibit use of funds for enforcement of section 801(d)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (that prohibits importation of medical drugs). 3:08 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 324 ayes to 101 noes, Roll No. 217, the House agreed to the Gutknecht amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for the purpose of preventing an individual who is not in the business of importing prescription drugs from importing drugs that (1) appear to be FDA approved; (2) do not appear to be narcotic drugs; and (3) appear to be manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed in an establishment pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 3:21 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 145 ayes to 279 noes, Roll No. 218, the House rejected the Kucinich amendment to prohibit use of funds for an application for an animal drug for creating transgenic salmon or any other transgenic fish. 3:32 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 155 ayes to 272 noes, Roll No. 219, the House rejected the Weiner amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for payments to producers of wool or the producers of mohair for the 2000 or 2001 marketing years. 6:20 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 85 ayes to 341 noes, Roll No. 220, the House rejected the Royce amendment to provide that none of the funds in the bill may be used to award any new allocations under the market access program or to pay the salaries of personnel to award such allocations. 6:27 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 16 nays, Roll No. 221, the House passed H.R. 2330, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 116] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:47 PM
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July 12, 2001 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 362 yeas to 50 nays, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 222, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday, July 11, 2001. 10:49 AM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 7 ayes to 412 noes, Roll No. 223, the House rejected the McNulty (D-NY) motion to adjourn. 11:09 AM
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FY 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2216, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2216 Summary] [H.R. 2216 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 102] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 224, the House agreed to the Young (FL) motion to disagree to the Senate amendment and agree to a conference. 12:07 PM
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FY 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2216, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2216 Summary] [H.R. 2216 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 205 yeas to 219 nays, Roll No. 225, the House rejected the Obey motion to instruct managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill be instructed (1) to insist that no provision to rescind FEMA Disaster Relief Fund be included in the conference report; (2) to agree to the Senate provision that appropriates an additional $35 million for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for projects related to "mad cow disease" and "hoof and mouth disease," and (3) to agree to the Senate provision that appropriates an additional $84 million for claims covered by the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. 1:23 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 6 ayes to 418 noes, Roll No. 226, the House rejected the McNulty (D-NY) motion to adjourn. 1:49 PM
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Quorum Call: One quorum call (Roll No. 227) developed during the proceedings of the House today. 422 members answered the Quorum call. 5:13 PM
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Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001: The House began consideration of H.R. 2356, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2356 Summary] [H.R. 2356 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 131 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 203 yeas to 228 nays, Roll No. 228, the House rejected H.Res. 188, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2356). 5:44 PM
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July 17, 2001 |
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Honoring Paul D. Coverdell: By a Yea and Nay vote of 330 yeas to 61 nays, (11 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 229, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 360, to honor Paul D. Coverdell. [Designates the headquarters offices of the Peace Corps, wherever situated, as the Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters. Amends the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000 to require the Director of the Peace Corps to ensure that references in Peace Corps documents to the World Wise Schools Program be references to the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program. Provides funding to the University of Georgia to support the construction of the Paul D. Coverdell Building at the Institute of the Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 360 Summary] [S. 360 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:31 PM
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Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor Test: By a Yea and Nay vote of 321 yeas to 77 nays, (6 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 230, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 195, commending the United States military and defense contractor personnel responsible for the successful in-flight ballistic missile defense interceptor test on July 14, 2001, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 195 Summary] [H.Res. 195 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:41 PM
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Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 36, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 36 Summary] [H.J.Res. 36 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 115] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 100 yeas to 324 nays, Roll No. 231, the House rejected the Mr. Watt (NC) amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to insert a complete new text which proposes an amendment to the Constitution giving Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States as long as such action is not inconsistent with the first article of amendment to the Constitution. 3:58 PM
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Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment: By a Yea and Nay vote of 298 yeas to 125 nays, Roll No. 232, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House passed H.J.Res. 36, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 36 Summary] [H.J.Res. 36 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 115] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:15 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 187 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 233, the House rejected the Lucas (OK) amendment to increase the funding by $11.7 million (by transfer from broadcasting to other areas of the world) for the methamphetamine lab seizures program by the DEA. 9:02 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 172 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 234, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to increase funding (by transfer from prison construction) for the Economic Development Administration (TAA) by $73 million. 9:13 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 169 ayes to 253 noes, Roll No. 235, the House rejected the DeGette amendment to strike section 103 from the bill. Section 103 prohibits use of funds in the bill to pay for abortions, for women in prison except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. 9:36 PM
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July 18, 2001 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 372 yeas to 47 nays, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 236, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, July 17, 2001. 10:50 AM
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No Child Left Behind (Education) Act of 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to close the (educational) achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 63 Part 1] [House Committee Report 69] [2001 Presidential Position on H.R. 1] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 237, the House agreed to the motion to disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference with the Senate. 12:23 PM
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No Child Left Behind (Education) Act of 2001: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to close the (educational) achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 63 Part 1] [House Committee Report 69] [2001 Presidential Position on H.R. 1] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 296 ayes to 126 noes, Roll No. 238, the House agreed to TABLE the Baldacci motion to instruct confrees (regarding Special Ed. Funding). 12:46 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 209 ayes to 217 noes, Roll No. 239, the House rejected the Maloney (NY) amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding for the Census Bureau by $500,000 in order to provide for service-based enumeration data (on the homeless). 4:34 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 215 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 240, the House rejected (on a tie vote the amendment fails) the Maloney (NY) amendment numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Census Bureau by $2 million in order to faciltate more accurate counting of Hispanic subgroups. 4:46 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 424 ayes to 6 noes, Roll No. 241, the House agreed to the DeLay amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to specify that none of the funds in the bill may be used to negotiate or pay any request or claim by the People's Republic of China for reimbursement of the costs associated with the detention of the crewmembers of the Navy EP-3 aircraft which was forced to land on Hainan Island, China, or for reimbursement of any cost associated with the return of the aircraft. 4:54 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 189 ayes to 242 noes, Roll No. 242, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to specify that none of the funds may be used to remove, deport or exclude an alien for a conviction of a crime if the alien entered into a plea agreement before April 1, 1997. 5:04 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 395 ayes to 33 noes, Roll No. 243, the House agreed to the Rohrabacher amendment to prohibit use of funds for filing a motion in any court opposing a civil action against any Japanese individual or corporation for compensation or reparations in which the plaintiff in the action alleges that as an American prisoner of war during WWII, he or she was used as a slave or forced labor. 9:09 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 161 ayes to 268 noes, Roll No. 244, the House rejected the Moran (VA) amendment numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to destroy any record of the national instant criminal background check system within 90 days after the record is created. 9:18 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 62 ayes to 364 noes, Roll No. 245, the House rejected the Paul amendment to prohibit use of funds for any U.S. contribution to the UN or any affiliated agency of the UN. 9:26 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 71 ayes to 359 noes, Roll No. 246, the House rejected the Paul amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for use toward any U.S. contribution for UN peacekeeping operations. 9:34 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 123 ayes to 306 noes, Roll No. 247, the House rejected the Waters amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to initiate a proceeding in the WTO challenging any law of a country that is not a member of the OECD [concerns international patent law, HIV and AIDS Drugs]. 9:43 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 19 nays, Roll No. 248, the House passed H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2500 Summary] [H.R. 2500 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 139] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:01 PM
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July 19, 2001 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 368 yeas to 52 nays, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 249, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday, July 18, 2001. 10:25 AM
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Community Solutions Act of 2001 (Faith-Based Initiatives) (Charitable Choice Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 7 Summary] [H.R. 7 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 138 Part 1] [House Committee Report 138 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 250, the House agreed to order the previous question (thus ending debate) on H.Res. 196, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7). 12:06 PM
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Community Solutions Act of 2001 (Faith-Based Initiatives) (Charitable Choice Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 7 Summary] [H.R. 7 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 138 Part 1] [House Committee Report 138 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 233 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 251, the House agreed to H.Res. 196, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7). 12:18 PM
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Community Solutions Act of 2001 (Faith-Based Initiatives) (Charitable Choice Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 7 Summary] [H.R. 7 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 138 Part 1] [House Committee Report 138 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 168 yeas to 261 nays, Roll No. 252, the House rejected the Rangel amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to provide that religious organizations receiving federal funds for social programs may not use those funds to discriminate in employment on the basis of an employee's religion, religious belief or refusal to hold a religious belief; prohibit religious organizations who provide federally funded programs from engaging in sectarian activities at the same time and place as the government funded program; prohibit any provision in the bill from superceding state or local civil rights laws; and to strike the provision in the bill permitting any federal government agency to disburse funds for a program under the measure in the form of direct assistance. 3:30 PM
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Community Solutions Act of 2001 (Faith-Based Initiatives) (Charitable Choice Act): The House began consideration of H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 7 Summary] [H.R. 7 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 138 Part 1] [House Committee Report 138 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 195 ayes to 234 noes, Roll No. 253, the House rejected the Conyers motion to recommit with instructions to the Judiciary committee. The instructions would prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an employee's religion, religious belief or refusal to hold a religious belief and that nothing in the bill would preempt or supercede State or local civil rights laws. 4:01 PM
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Community Solutions Act of 2001 (Faith-Based Initiatives) (Charitable Choice Act): By a Yea and Nay vote of 233 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 254, the House passed H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 7 Summary] [H.R. 7 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 138 Part 1] [House Committee Report 138 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:11 PM
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Disapproving Extension of Waiver Authority to China: By a Yea and Nay vote of 169 yeas to 259 nays, Roll No. 255, the House FAILED to passed H.J.Res. 50, 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. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 50 Summary] [H.J.Res. 50 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 145] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:09 PM
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July 20, 2001 |
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FY 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 375 yeas to 30 nays, Roll No. 256, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2216, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2216 Summary] [H.R. 2216 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 102] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:10 AM
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July 23, 2001 |
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Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 374 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 257, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2137, to make clerical and other technical amendments to title 18, United States Code, and other laws relating to crime and criminal procedure. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2137 Summary] [H.R. 2137 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 126] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:26 PM
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Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 379 yeas to 0 nays Roll No. 258, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1892, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsor's classification petition should not be revoked. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1892 Summary] [H.R. 1892 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 127] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:35 PM
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The James C. Corman Federal Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 381 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 259, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 468, to designate the Federal building located at 6230 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the "James C. Corman Federal Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 468 Summary] [S. 468 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:44 PM
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July 24, 2001 |
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 258 ayes to 162 noes, Roll No. 260, the House agreed to the Visclosky Amendment no. 60 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Export-Import Bank Subsidy Appropriations by $15 million and Administrative Expenses by $3 million and increase funding for Child Survival and Health Programs Fund by $5 million for vulnerable children programs and $13 million for HIV/AIDS programs. 1:10 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 47 ayes to 375 noes, Roll No. 261, the House rejected the Paul Amendment no. 56 printed in the Congressional Record to strike Export-Import Bank Subsidy Appropriation with associated funding of $753 million. 1:19 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 188 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 262, the House rejected the Lee (CA) amendment numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the appropriation for the United States contribution to the Child Survival and Health Programs Fund by $60 million (by transfer). 4:50 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 179 ayes to 249 noes, Roll No. 263, the House rejected the McGovern amendment numbered 27 printed in the Congressional Record to add $50 million to the bill's Infectious Diseases account to combat tuberculosis and $50 million to the Child Survival and Maternal Health account. The increases are offset by reducing the account for the Colombian military by $100 million. 5:00 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 268 ayes to 159 noes, Roll No. 264, the House agreed to the Brown (OH Amendment numbered 5 and printed in the Congressional Record to add $20 million (by offset) to fight tuberculosis within the Child Survival and Health Programs account. 9:41 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 427 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 265, the House agreed to the Smith (NJ) amendment numbered 34 printed in the Congressional Record to earmark a total of $30 million of the bill's funds from various accounts to protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons; and to help countries meet minimum standards for the elimination of such trafficking. 9:50 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 381 yeas to 46 nays, Roll No. 266, the House passed H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2506 Summary] [H.R. 2506 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 142] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:09 PM
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July 25, 2001 |
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 293 yeas to 129 nays, Roll No. 267, the House agreed to order the previous question (thus ending debate) on H.Res. 206, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2590). 11:27 AM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 141 ayes to 285 noes, Roll No. 268, the House rejected the Inslee amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 634 from the bill. Section 634 authorizes the Navy to pay the utility bills, including the electric bill, for the vice-president's residence. 3:48 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 151 ayes to 274 noes, Roll No. 269, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to strike section 635 from the bill. Section 635 authorizes the Navy to accept donations for events at the Vice President's residence. 3:57 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 240 ayes to 186 noes, Roll No. 270, the House agreed to the Flake Amendment [to the Smith (NJ) amendment] to prohibit funding to administer the Cuban Assets Control Regulations with respect to any travel or travel related transaction [The Smith (NJ) Amendment No. 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funding to administer the Cuban Assets Control Regulations after the President has certified that the Cuban government has released all political prisoners and has returned to the jurisdiction of the U.S. persons residing in Cuba sought for air piracy, narcotics trafficking, or murder. Subsequently, the Smith amendment was adopted by voice vote. These amendments relate to travel to Cuba]. 6:10 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 201 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 271, the House rejected the Rangel Amendment No. 7 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba [thus allowing trade with Cuba]. 6:19 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 24 ayes to 401 noes, Roll No. 272, the House rejected the Traficant amendment to prohibit any bonus or incentive payment to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Chief Counsel, the Chief Inspector, the Chief of Management and Administration, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief of Operations, the Chief of Appeals, the Chief Information Officer, or the Chief of Communications of the IRS. 8:31 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 188 ayes to 238 noes, Roll No. 273, the House rejected the Filner amendment to prohibit funds for the purpose of implementing the final report of the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security. 8:40 PM
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Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 334 yeas to 94 nays, Roll No. 274, the House passed H.R. 2590, 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, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2590 Summary] [H.R. 2590 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 152] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:58 PM
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Trade With Vietnam: By a Yea and Nay vote of 91 yeas to 324 nays, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 275, the House FAILED to pass H.J.Res. 55, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 55 Summary] [H.J.Res. 55 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 154] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:44 AM
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ILSA Extension Act of 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 6 nays, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 276, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1954, to extend the authorities of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 until 2006. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1954 Summary] [H.R. 1954 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Committee Report 107 Part 1] [House Committee Report 107 Part 2] [2001 Presidential Position on H.R. 1954] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:07 PM
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House Rules Waiver: By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 277, the House agreed to H.Res. 209 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. [The rule applies the waiver to any special rule reported on the legislative day of Thursday, July 26, 2001, providing for consideration or disposition of the bill (H.R. 2620) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 209 Summary] [H.Res. 209 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 163] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:55 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 220 yeas to 204 nays, Roll No. 278, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 210, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2620). 3:12 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 279, the House agreed to H.Res. 210, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2620). 3:31 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 189 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 280, the House rejected the Frank motion for the Committee of the Whole to rise [and stop work at approximately 9:30 PM] 9:49 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 107 ayes to 311 noes, Roll No. 281, the House rejected the Foley amendment to increase the amount for "Departmental Administration--General Expenses" by $25 million and to reduce the amount for "National Science Foundation--Research and Related Activities" by $92 million. 10:14 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 139 ayes to 284 noes, Roll No. 282, the House rejected the Nadler amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $195 million the bill's appropriation for Section 8 assistance for the purpose of providing 34,000 additional incremental vouchers. The amendment also increases the bill's appropriation for VA grants to states by $5 million for the construction of extended-care facilities. Both increases are accomplished by offsets. 10:22 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 60 ayes to 360 noes, Roll No. 283, the House rejected the Davis (IL) amendment increase the funding for "Public and Indian Housing--Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing (Hope VI)" by $100 million (by offset). 10:30 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 209 noes, Roll No. 284, the House agreed to the Velazquez amendment numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $10 million (by offset) the amount appropriated for HUD's Community Development Fund for the Youthbuild program. 10:39 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 124 ayes to 300 noes, Roll No. 285, the House rejected the LaFalce amendment numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $123 million (by offset) the bill's funding for homeless assistance grants. 10:47 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 163 ayes to 247 noes, Roll No. 286, the House rejected the Frank amendment to strike the provisions of the bill for $200 million for the Downpayment Assistance Initiative. 1:33 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 287, the House rejected the Kaptur amendment numbered 44 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section providing for $175 million to carry out the Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Act. The amendment provides for a reduction of $175 million in the funds for the Downpayment Assistance Initiative as an offset. 1:42 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 218 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 288, the House agreed to the Bonior amendment numbered 45 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to delay the national primary drinking water regulation for Arsenic (published in the Federal Register) or to propose or finalize a rule to increase the levels of arsenic in drinking water permitted under that regulation. 1:52 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 182 ayes to 214 noes, Roll No. 289, the House rejected the Menendez amendment numbered 46 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that funding in the bill for Veterans Affairs and EPA are reduced by $25 million and funds for "Environmental Programs and Management" are increased by $25 million for activites authorized by law. The amendment also provides that no funds shall be available by reason of the next to last specific dollar earmark under the heading "State and Tribal Assistance Grants." 1:58 PM
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World Conference Against Racism: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 3 nays,(3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 290, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 212 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance presents a unique opportunity to address global discrimination. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 212 Summary] [H.Res. 212 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:25 PM
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Hezbollah Abduction of Three Israeli Soldiers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 4 nays,(1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 291, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 191, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should immediately transfer to the Israeli Government an unedited and uncensored videotape that contains images which could provide material evidence for the investigation into the incident on October 7, 2000, when Hezbollah forces abducted 3 Israeli Defense Force soldiers, Adi Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, and Omar Souad. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 191 Summary] [H.Res. 191 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:34 PM
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National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 292, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 190 supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 190 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 190 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:44 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 98 ayes to 326 noes, Roll No. 293, the House rejected the Barcia amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to earmark $450 million of the amounts provided for EPA water improvement grants for grants to improve combined municipal and sanitary sewer systems in order to reduce the overflow of raw sewage that often occurs in heavy rains. 11:11 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 190 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 294, the House rejected the Capps amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to earmark $25 million of the amount appropriated by the bill for FEMA emergency planning and assistance for pre-disaster hazard mitigation activities. 11:19 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 212 ayes to 212 noes, Roll No. 295, the House rejected (on a tie vote the amendment fails) the Frank amendment to add a new section providing an offset of $5 million and disallowing use of funds for use to fix, establish, charge, or collect mortgage insurance premiums for mortgage insurance made available under the Housing Act in an amount greater than the cost of the insurance. 11:30 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 196 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 296, the House rejected the Boyd motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the Committee on Appropriations to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to increase funding for veterans medical care programs by an amount adequate to fund the full cost of all currently authorized services including those authorized by Public Law 106-117, the Veterans Millennium Health Care Act. 11:59 PM
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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 336 yeas to 89 nays, Roll No. 297, the House passed H.R. 2620, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2620 Summary] [H.R. 2620 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 159] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:07 AM Tuesday, July 31, 2001
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 380 yeas to 38 nays, Roll No. 298, the House passed H.R. 2647, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2647 Summary] [H.R. 2647 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 169] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:16 PM
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Journal Vote: By a recorded vote of 359 ayes to 44 noes, (1 member voting "Present") Roll No. 299, the House approved the Journal of Monday, July 30, 2001. 12:25 PM
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