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July 8, 2003 |
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2658, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes [$368.7 billion in new discretionary spending authority; $4.3 billion more than FY 2003; $3.05 billion below the President's FY 2004 budget request]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2658 Summary] [H.R. 2658 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 187] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2658] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 57 ayes to 358 noes, Roll No. 334, the House rejected the Hostettler amendment to prevent use of funds for carrying out sections 2912, 2913, and 2914 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 related to the 2005 round of base closures and realignments. 7:00 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 19 nays, Roll No. 335, the House passed H.R. 2658, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes [$368.7 billion in new discretionary spending authority; $4.3 billion more than FY 2003; $3.05 billion below the President's FY 2004 budget request]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2658 Summary] [H.R. 2658 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 187] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2658] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:20 PM
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Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 336, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1761, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9350 East Corporate Hill Drive in Wichita, Kansas, as the "Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building". [Shriver served in the Kansas Legislature in both the House of Representatives and the State Senate. In 1960, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives by the people of the 4th District of Kansas, who re-elected him seven times.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1761 Summary] [H.R. 1761 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:35 PM
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July 9, 2003 |
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Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 438, to increase the amount of student loans that may be forgiven for teachers in mathematics, science, and special education. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 438 Summary] [H.R. 438 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 438] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 230 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 337, the House agreed to H.Res. 309, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 438). 12:04 PM
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Ready to Teach Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 2211, to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. [Part A, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants for States and Partnerships; and Part B, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology. Sets forth a new Part C, Centers of Excellence for recruiting and preparing teachers, including minority teachers, to become highly qualified teachers in elementary and secondary school classrooms (K-12)]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2211 Summary] [H.R. 2211 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2211] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 252 yeas to 170 nays, Roll No. 338, the House agreed to H.Res. 310, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2211). 12:12 PM
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Ready to Teach Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 2211, to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. [Part A, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants for States and Partnerships; and Part B, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology. Sets forth a new Part C, Centers of Excellence for recruiting and preparing teachers, including minority teachers, to become highly qualified teachers in elementary and secondary school classrooms (K-12)]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2211 Summary] [H.R. 2211 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2211] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 416 ayes to 4 noes, Roll No. 339, the House agreed to the Gingrey amendment to add language to ensure that teachers are able to understand scientifically based research and its applicability; to require partnership grant applications to contain a certification from the partner local educational agency stating that it will `directly benefit' from the proposed grant activities; to ensure that partnership grant funds are used only to supplement, not supplant, other federal, State, and local funds that would otherwise be used for teacher preparation activities, and to require States to include average raw score data in their reports. 1:58 PM
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Ready to Teach Act of 2003: By a recorded vote of 404 ayes to 17 noes, Roll No. 340, the House passed H.R. 2211, to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. [Part A, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants for States and Partnerships; and Part B, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology. Sets forth a new Part C, Centers of Excellence for recruiting and preparing teachers, including minority teachers, to become highly qualified teachers in elementary and secondary school classrooms (K-12)]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2211 Summary] [H.R. 2211 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2211] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:25 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 341, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 312, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2660). 5:40 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2657, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes [$2.699 billion]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2657 Summary] [H.R. 2657 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 186] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2657] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 411 ayes to 13 noes, Roll No. 342, the House agreed to H.Res. 311, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2657). 6:00 PM
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Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 343, the House passed H.R. 438, to increase the amount of student loans that may be forgiven for teachers in mathematics, science, and special education. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 438 Summary] [H.R. 438 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 438] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:08 PM
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Journal Vote: By a recorded vote of 362 ayes to 54 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 344, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday July 8, 2003. 6:15 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 394 yeas to 26 nays, Roll No. 345, the House passed H.R. 2657, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes [$2.699 billion]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2657 Summary] [H.R. 2657 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 186] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2657] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:20 PM
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July 10, 2003 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 341 yeas to 64 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 346, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday July 9, 2003. 10:45 AM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 199 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 347, the House rejected the Obey motion to strike the enacting clause. 3:00 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 224 noes, Roll No. 348, the House rejected the Obey motion to strike the enacting clause. 5:40 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 210 ayes to 212 noes, Roll No. 349, the House rejected the Rahall amendment to add at the end of the bill a new section prohibiting use of funds in the bill for implementation of amendments to Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations parts 70, 75, and 90 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, as proposed on March 6, 2003. 5:50 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 199 ayes to 223 noes, Roll No. 350, the House rejected the Allen amendment regarding title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The amendment would prohibit the Department of Education from penalizing a school for failing to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act unless that school receives Federal aid at the full authorized level. 5:57 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 210 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 351, the House rejected the Obey amendment to prohibit the use of funds to issue or enforce a regulation that would take overtime pay away from any employee who is entitled to overtime pay under current regulations. 6:10 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 210 ayes to 212 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 352, the House rejected the Toomey amendment to prevent the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from further funding four specific grants. The grants are: "Mood Arousal and Sexual Risk Taking."; "Study on Sexual Habits of Older Men."; "Study on San Francisco's Asian Prostitutes/Masseuses."; "Study on American Indian Transgender Research." The combined value of these grants is roughly $1.5 million for FY 2004. 6:20 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 208 nays, Roll No. 353, the House passed H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:40 PM
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July 14, 2003 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2673, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2673 Summary] [H.R. 2673 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 193] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2673] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 193 ayes to 208 noes, Roll No. 354, the House rejected the Rehberg amendment to strike section 743 of the bill which prohibits use of funds for the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling for meat or meat products. 6:55 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2673, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2673 Summary] [H.R. 2673 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 193] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2673] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 222 ayes to 179 noes, Roll No. 355, the House agreed to the Blumenauer amendment to increase funds, by transfer, by $800,000 , for the animal fighting provisions of the bill. 7:03 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2673, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2673 Summary] [H.R. 2673 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 193] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2673] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 68 ayes to 333 noes, Roll No. 356, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce funding levels in the bill by 1% across the board. 7:10 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2673, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2673 Summary] [H.R. 2673 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 193] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2673] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 199 ayes to 202 noes, Roll No. 357, the House rejected the Ackerman amendment to prohibit funds in the bill to approve for human consumption, meats from downed animals. 7:17 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 347 yeas to 64 nays, Roll No. 358, the House passed H.R. 2673, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2673 Summary] [H.R. 2673 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 193] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2673] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:36 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 191 yeas to 221 nays, Roll No. 359, the House rejected the Davis (TN) motion to instruct conferees. The motion instructs conferees to (1) reject the provisions of subtitle C of title II of the House bill and; (2) that the House recede to the Senate on the provisions to guarantee access to prescription drug coverage under section1860D-13(e) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 101(a) of the Senate amendment. 7:56 PM
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July 15, 2003 |
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 360, the House agreed to H.Res. 316, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1950). 12:15 PM
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Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 2 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 361, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2330, to sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2330 Summary] [H.R. 2330 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:22 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 216 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 362, the House agreed to Smith (NJ) amendment to strike the Crowley amendment on UNFPA and returns the underlying legislation to a neutral position on UNFPA; and to eliminate the additional $25 million in funding for UNFPA. 3:37 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 110 ayes to 313 noes, Roll No. 363, the House rejected Kolbe to the Hyde amendment to accelerate when lower middle income countries could be eligible for Millennium Challenge Account appropriations, subject to same overall limitation requirement, and to permit lower middle income countries to receive funding in the next fiscal year. 3:46 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 74 ayes to 350 noes, Roll No. 364, the House rejected Paul amendment to prohibit funds from being authorized to be used to pay any U.S. contribution to the United Nations or any affiliated agency of the United Nations. 5:32 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 187 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 365, the House rejected King (IA) amendment to limit the U.S. contribution to the U.N. regular budget (contributions to other U.N. programs would not be affected) to an amount no greater than that paid by any other permanent Security Council member. 5:40 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 207 ayes to 219 noes, Roll No. 366, the House rejected Tauscher amendment to allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to share marketing information with prospective customers in NATO countries, and in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Would not allow the transfer of any sensitive encryption and/or source code data, detailed design data, engineering analysis, or manufacturing know-how. 5:54 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 226 ayes to 198 noes, Roll No. 367, the House agreed to Hostettler amendment to provide the Secretary of State with the authority to regulate the issuance of consular identification cards by foreign missions in the United States. Directs the Secretary of State to issue regulations requiring foreign missions to: issue consular identification cards only to bona fide nations of the issuing country; maintain accurate records of all such cards issued; require recipients of such cards to notify the mission of address changes; notify the Secretary of each such card issued in the United States, including the recipient's name and address; and make records of such cards issued available for audit and review by the State Department at the Secretary's request. 6:00 PM
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July 16, 2003 |
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 368 yeas to 52 nays, Roll No. 368, the House agreed to Hyde amendment, as amended, to authorize the establishment of a new program of foreign assistance for countries that meet and maintain certain eligibility criteria; authorize and expand the Peace Corps; and authorize funds for the Millennium Challenge Authorization Act. 12:50 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005: By a recorded vote of 382 ayes to 42 noes, Roll No. 369, the House passed H.R. 1950, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1950 Summary] [H.R. 1950 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1950] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:05 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 206 yeas to 220 nays, Roll No. 370, the House rejected the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to include in the conference report the provision of the Senate amendment that provides immediate payments to taxpayers receiving an additional credit by reason of the bill; the provision of the Senate amendment that provides families of military personnel serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones a child credit based on the earnings of the individuals serving in the combat zone; all of the other provisions of the Senate amendment and shall not report back a conference report that includes additional tax benefits not offset by other provisions; and to include, to the maximum extent possible, within the scope of the conference, other tax benefits for military personnel and the families of the astronauts who died. 1:22 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 371, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 319, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691). 4:52 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 372, the House agreed to H.Res. 319, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691). 5:00 PM
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Project BioShield Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 373, the House passed H.R. 2122, to enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats affecting national security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2122 Summary] [H.R. 2122 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:05 PM
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 374, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 6, supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 6 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 6 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:15 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 1588, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1588 Summary] [H.R. 1588 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 398 ayes to 23 noes, Roll No. 375, the House agreed to the Hunter motion to close portions of the conference when classified National Security information is discussed. 5:25 PM
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July 17, 2003 |
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 225 ayes to 200 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 376, the House agreed to the Slaughter amendment to restore funding for the NEA to previous levels. 1:50 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 184 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 377, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment to insert the following sentence at the end of section 332, relating to the recreation fee demonstration program, page 151, after line 6: "The amendments made by this section apply only with respect to areas under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service." 2:00 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 81 ayes to 341 noes, Roll No. 378, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to make an across-the-board cut by 1%. 2:07 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 112 ayes to 313 noes, Roll No. 379, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to reduce the NEA by $57.5 million and increase the hazardous fuel reduction activities by the same amount. 2:14 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 380, the House rejected the Blumenauer amendment to require farm leases that the Fish and Wildlife Service enters into next year on the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges in the States of Oregon and California to grow only crops that are beneficial to wildlife, such as wheat and grains. These crops also use fewer pesticides and less water. The amendment would only apply to leases that expire in October 2003. 2:21 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 128 ayes to 298 noes, Roll No. 381, the House rejected the Shadegg amendment to increase Forest Service Wildland Fire Management by $19 million and reduces Forest Service Land Acquisition by the same amount. [Shadegg amendment would increase hazardous fuels reduction activities by $19,000,000.] 2:28 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 163 ayes to 255 noes, Roll No. 382, the House rejected the Gallegly amendment to restrict the use of funds by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management to administer any action related to the baiting of bears except to prevent or prohibit such activity. 7:50 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 199 ayes to 220 noes, Roll No. 383, the House rejected the Rahall amendment to restrict the use of funds from being used to kill, or assist others in killing, any Bison in the Yellowstone National Park herd. 8:00 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 198 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 384, the House rejected the Udall (NM) amendment to add a new section to the bill prohibiting use of funds for implementation of proposed revisions to subpart A of part 219 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to National Forest System Planning for Land and Resource Management Plans as described in the Federal Register. 8:07 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 210 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 385, the House rejected the Holt amendment to add a new section to the bill which prohibits use of funds to manage recreational snowmobile use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway except in accordance with National Park Service One-Year Delay Rule. 8:17 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 185 ayes to 234 noes, Roll No. 386, the House rejected the Inslee amendment to restrict the use of funds to propose, finalize, or implement any change to subpart B of part 294 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Protection of Inventoried Roadless Areas. 11:14 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 362 ayes to 57 noes, Roll No. 387, the House agreed to the Bereuter amendment to add a new section to the bill that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used for the implementation of a competitive sourcing study at the Midwest Archaeological Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, or the Southeast Archaeological Center in Florida. 11:22 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 226 ayes to 194 noes, Roll No. 388, the House agreed to the Taylor (NC) to the Udall (CO) amendment to limit the ability to file disclaimers that are within a designated National Monument, Wilderness Study Area, National Park System unit, National Wildlife Refuge System unit or lands within the National Wilderness Preservation System. [road designations] 11:30 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 268 yeas to 152 nays, Roll No. 389, the House passed H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:50 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 202 yeas to 214 nays, Roll No. 390, the House rejected the Michaud motion to instruct conferees. 11:57 PM
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July 18, 2003 |
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2754, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2754 Summary] [H.R. 2754 Legislative Status] [Committee on Appropriations Report 212] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 194 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 391, the House rejected the Andrews amendment to reduce general construction funding by $7,700,000. 11:37 AM
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2754, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2754 Summary] [H.R. 2754 Legislative Status] [Committee on Appropriations Report 212] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 153 ayes to 251 noes, Roll No. 392, the House rejected the Udall (CO) amendment to increase funding for renewable energy programs by $30,000,000. 11:46 AM
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2754, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2754 Summary] [H.R. 2754 Legislative Status] [Committee on Appropriations Report 212] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 82 ayes to 327 noes, Roll No. 393, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce total appropriations by $272,110,000. 12:05 PM
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2754, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2754 Summary] [H.R. 2754 Legislative Status] [Committee on Appropriations Report 212] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 99 ayes to 310 noes, Roll No. 394, the House rejected the Hoyer motion to recommit to the Appropriations Committee. 12:48 PM
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 26 nays, Roll No. 395, the House passed H.R. 2754, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2754 Summary] [H.R. 2754 Legislative Status] [Committee on Appropriations Report 212] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:00 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 188 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 396, the House rejected the Bell motion to instruct conferees. 1:22 PM
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Question of Privilege of the House: The Speaker ruled that H.Res. 324, relating to a question of the privileges of the House, did constitute a question of privilege of the House and was in order. Subsequently, the House agreed to table the resolution by a recorded vote of 170 ayes to 143 noes, Roll No. 397. [This resolution by Democrat Leader Pelosi was in relation to incidents at the meeting of the Ways and Means Committee today.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:00 PM
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July 21, 2003 |
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 193 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 398, the House rejected the Van Hollen motion to instruct conferees. 6:55 PM
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National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 399, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1516, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1516 Summary] [H.R. 1516 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:04 PM
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Year of the Korean War Veteran: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 400, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 212, recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Korean War Veteran, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 212 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 212 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:22 PM
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July 22, 2003 |
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 401, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 326, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799). 12:20 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 77 ayes to 335 noes, Roll No. 402, the House rejected the Sanders (I-VT) motion that the Committee of the Whole rise. 1:44 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 84 ayes to 319 noes, Roll No. 403, the House rejected the Sanders (I-VT) motion that the Committee of the Whole rise. 2:25 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 75 ayes to 307 noes, Roll No. 404, the House rejected the Kucinich (D-OH) motion that the Committee of the Whole rise. 2:50 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 145 ayes to 279 noes, Roll No. 405, the House rejected the Paul amendment to strike the funds in the bill for UNESCO. 7:17 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 307 ayes to 119 noes, Roll No. 406, the House agreed to the Hostettler amendment to restrict the use of funds from being used to enforce the judgment in Newdow v. U.S. Congress 292 F.3d 597 (9th Cir. 2002). 7:26 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 174 ayes to 254 noes, Roll No. 407, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to prohibit any funds in the bill for the Federal Communications Commission to implement part of its recent ruling which would allow ownership of a newspaper and radio or television station in the same market. The amendment would prohibit the use of funds for the granting of a radio or television broadcast license if the owner also directly or indirectly owns, operates or controls a daily newspaper in the same region, or, with certain exceptions, the granting of the license would result in the party controlling two television stations in the same Designated Market Area. 7:34 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 309 ayes to 118 noes, Roll No. 408, the House agreed to the Otter amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being available to seek a delay under Section 3103a (b) of title 18 United States Code. 7:42 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 122 ayes to 305 noes, Roll No. 409, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being available to assist any State or local government entity or official that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of an individual. 7:57 PM
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Question of Privilege of the House: The Speaker ruled that H.Res. 330, relating to a question of the privileges of the House, did constitute a question of privilege of the House and was in order. Subsequently, the House agreed to table the resolution by a recorded vote of 223 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 397. [This resolution by Democrat Leader Pelosi was in relation to incidents at the meeting of the Ways and Means Committee Friday July 18, 2003.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 330 Summary] [H.Res. 330 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:50 AM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 231 ayes to 198 noes, Roll No. 411, the House sustained the ruling of the Chair. Kolbe raised a point of order against the Levin amendment Mr. Kolbe stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. Levin appealed the ruling of the Chair. The Levin amendment would prohibit the U.S. Trade Representative from expending funds made available in this Act for negotiating a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) or a Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), that does not protect against piracy of copyrights; open markets for United States agricultural products, and high technology and other manufactured exports, provides greater rights for foreign investors than Americans in the United States, and that does not require adoption and enforcement of the basic prohibitions on exploitative child labor, forced labor, and discrimination, and guarantee of the right to associate and bargain collectively.. 11:30 AM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 28 yeas to 389 nays, Roll No. 412, the House rejected the Hastings (D-FL) motion to adjourn. 1:03 PM
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United States-Chile/Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2738, to implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 2739, to implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 226 ayes to 200 noes, Roll No. 413, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 329, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2738 and H.R. 2739). 1:26 PM
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United States-Chile/Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2738, to implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 2739, to implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 223 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 414, the House agreed to TABLE the Hastings (D-FL) motion to reconsider the last vote ordering the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 329, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2738 and H.R. 2739). 1:35 PM
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United States-Chile/Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2738, to implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 2739, to implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 281 ayes to 144 noes, Roll No. 415, the House agreed to H.Res. 329, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2738 and H.R. 2739). 1:45 PM
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United States-Chile/Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2738, to implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 2739, to implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 228 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 416, the House agreed to TABLE the Hastings (D-FL) motion to reconsider the last vote adopting H.Res. 329, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2738 and H.R. 2739). 1:55 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 29 yeas to 394 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 417, the House rejected the Hastings (D-FL) motion to adjourn. 2:11 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 424 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 418, the House agreed to the Ose amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being available to be used in violation of section 212(a)(10)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [regarding child abduction]. 2:42 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 260 ayes to 161 noes, Roll No. 419, the House agreed to the Hostettler amendment to prohibit use of funds to enforce the judgement of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Glassroth v. Moore, decided July 1, 2003 [regarding the Ten Commandments]. 2:50 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 152 ayes to 273 noes, Roll No. 420, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to prevent the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington from implementing State laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana in those States. 2:57 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 85 ayes to 339 noes, Roll No. 421, the House rejected the Rush amendment to prevent the use of funds made available in this Act for the sentencing phase of any Federal prosecution in which the penalty of death is sought by the United States. 3:04 PM
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Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 21 nays, Roll No. 422, the House passed H.R. 2799, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2799 Summary] [H.R. 2799 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 221] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2799] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:23 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 2800, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2800 Summary] [H.R. 2800 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 222] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2800] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 84 ayes to 318 noes, Roll No. 423, the House rejected the DeLauro (D-CT) motion that the Committee of the Whole rise. 5:03 PM
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