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July 11, 2005 |
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North Korea's Abduction of South Korea and Japan Citizens: By a Yea and Nay vote of 362 yeas to 1 nay, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 363, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 168, condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 168 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 168 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur: By a Yea and Nay vote of 364 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 364, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 333, supporting the goals and ideals of a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 333 Summary] [H.Res. 333 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:11 PM
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July 12, 2005 |
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OSHA Bills: The House began consideration of H.R. 739, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for adjudicative flexibility with regard to the filing of a notice of contest by an employer following the issuance of a citation or proposed assessment of a penalty by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; H.R. 740, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; H.R. 741, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission with respect to an order issued by the Commission; and H.R. 742, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorneys' fees and costs to small employers when such employers prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 739 Summary] [H.R. 739 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-46] [H.R. 740 Summary] [H.R. 740 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-47] [H.R. 741 Summary] [H.R. 741 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-50] [H.R. 742 Summary] [H.R. 742 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-61] [Related Committee Documents] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 365, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 351, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 739; H.R. 740; H.R. 741; H.R. 742;). 1:41 PM
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OSHA Bills: The House began consideration of H.R. 739, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for adjudicative flexibility with regard to the filing of a notice of contest by an employer following the issuance of a citation or proposed assessment of a penalty by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; H.R. 740, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; H.R. 741, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission with respect to an order issued by the Commission; and H.R. 742, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorneys' fees and costs to small employers when such employers prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 739 Summary] [H.R. 739 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-46] [H.R. 740 Summary] [H.R. 740 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-47] [H.R. 741 Summary] [H.R. 741 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-50] [H.R. 742 Summary] [H.R. 742 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-61] [Related Committee Documents] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 224 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 366, the House agreed to H.Res. 351, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 739; H.R. 740; H.R. 741; H.R. 742;). 1:49 PM
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Barriers To Competitiveness Of The United States Economy: By a Yea and Nay vote of 242 yeas to 177 nays, Roll No. 367, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 352, providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 352 Summary] [H.Res. 352 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:57 PM
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Political Rights For Kuwait Women: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 368, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 343, commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 343 Summary] [H.Res. 343 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:05 PM
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Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 256 yeas to 164 nays, Roll No. 369, the House passed H.R. 739, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for adjudicative flexibility with regard to the filing of a notice of contest by an employer following the issuance of a citation or proposed assessment of a penalty by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 739 Summary] [H.R. 739 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-46] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:23 PM
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Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 234 yeas to 185 nays, Roll No. 370, the House passed H.R. 740, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 740 Summary] [H.R. 740 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-47] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 371, the House passed H.R. 741, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for judicial deference to conclusions of law determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission with respect to an order issued by the Commission. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 741 Summary] [H.R. 741 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-50] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:37 PM
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Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 235 yeas to 187 nays, Roll No. 372, the House passed H.R. 742, to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorneys' fees and costs to small employers when such employers prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 742 Summary] [H.R. 742 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-61] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:45 PM
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July 14, 2005 |
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Energy Policy Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 201 yeas to 217 nays, Roll No. 373, the House rejected the Capps motion to instruct conferees. The instructions seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to not agree to the inclusion of any provisions in the conference report modifying the liability with respect to methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). 10:59 AM
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East Asia Security Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 374, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3100, to authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3100 Summary] [H.R. 3100 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-165] 11:24 AM
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Condemning The Terrorist Attacks In London: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 375, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 356, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in London, England, on July 7, 2005. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 356 Summary] [H.Res. 356 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:33 AM
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Water Resources Development Act of 2005: House began consideration of H.R. 2864, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2864 Summary] [H.R. 2864 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2864] [House Reports: 109-154] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 111 ayes to 310 noes, Roll No. 376, the House rejected the Rohrabacher amendment to allow U.S. ports to levy a container or tonnage fee on imports. 2:13 PM
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Water Resources Development Act of 2005: House began consideration of H.R. 2864, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2864 Summary] [H.R. 2864 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2864] [House Reports: 109-154] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 105 ayes to 315 noes, Roll No. 377, the House rejected the Flake amendment to allow construction of locks and dams to proceed only if 35 million tons of commodities are processed on average for 2007-2009 and requiring the implementation of an appointment system to schedule and prioritize barge traffic, a notification report, and a re-evaluation report. 2:20 PM
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Water Resources Development Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 378, the House passed H.R. 2864, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2864 Summary] [H.R. 2864 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2864] [House Reports: 109-154] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:38 PM
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60th Anniversary of the End of the War in the Pacific: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 379, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 191, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the war in the Pacific and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of the Second World War. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 191 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 191 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:48 PM
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July 18, 2005 |
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25th Anniversary of the Workers' Strikes in Poland: By a Yea and Nay vote of 385 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 380, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 328, recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland in 1980 that led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 328 Summary] [H.Res. 328 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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Slavery in the Americas: By a Yea and Nay vote of 382 yeas to 6 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 381, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 175, acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 328 Summary] [H.Res. 328 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:04 PM
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Improvement in Relations Between the United States and the Republic of India: By a Yea and Nay vote of 388 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 382, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 364, commending the continuing improvement in relations between the United States and the Republic of India. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 364 Summary] [H.Res. 364 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:24 PM
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July 19, 2005 |
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 383, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 365, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2601). 1:17 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 384, the House agreed to H.Res. 365, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2601). 1:25 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 385, the House agreed to the Hyde amendment to add the Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act of 2005 as passed by the House to the text of H.R. 2601. 5:13 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 423 ayes to 2 noes, Roll No. 386, the House agreed to the Kennedy (MN) amendment to require the State Department to annually certify that the five biggest exporters and the five biggest importers of certain methamphetamine precursors are "fully cooperating" with U.S. law enforcement to prevent diversion of these chemicals for illicit purposes. If not so certified, these countries would be subject to foreign aid eligibility provisions already in law. 5:20 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 424 ayes to 1 noes, Roll No. 387, the House agreed to the Hooley amendment to direct the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement to make a priority of stemming the influx of methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S. and also directs INL to improve border security with Mexico. 5:28 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 426 ayes to 1 noes, Roll No. 388, the House agreed to the Souder amendment to require a report on extradition requests for Afghans who have committed violations of narcotics laws in the United States. 5:36 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 223 ayes to 205 noes, Roll No. 389, the House agreed to the Smith (NJ) amendment to expand activities to treat women suffering from obstetric fistula to include increased access to emergency obstetrical care; to expand activities for the prevention of fistula from providing access to contraceptive services to providing access to family planning services; to make these prevention activities discretionary rather than obligatory; and to increase the FY 2007 authorization from $5 million to $7.5 million. 5:46 PM
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July 20, 2005 |
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 423 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 390, the House agreed to the King (IA) amendment to insert the text of H.Con.Res. 144, condemning the attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists and lists all 53 victims and to encourage the Palestinian leaders to work with Israel to end all terrorist acts on innocent individuals, regardless of citizenship. 1:15 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 124 ayes to 302 noes, Roll No. 391, the House rejected the Kucinich amendment to require the President to direct the U.S. representatives to the United Nations to commence negotiations for an international treaty banning space-based weapons. 1:24 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 373 ayes to 56 noes, Roll No. 392, the House agreed to the Lantos amendment to require the Department of State to develop a strategy to counter widespread perceptions among foreign students that the U.S. is no longer a welcoming place for them; undertake annual consultations with non-governmental organizations, university officials, foreign students, and other interested parties to seek input on the development of this strategy; identify and report on priority posts where important declines in visa application rates have occurred and best practice posts which have developed to improve application rates; and provide enhance training for processing and facilitating student visas. 1:34 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 156 ayes to 273 noes, Roll No. 393, the House rejected the Rogers (MI) amendment to state that Congress recognizes and affirms the efforts of the Great Lakes Governors and Canadian Premiers in developing a common standard for decisions relating to the withdrawal of water from the Great Lakes and urges that the management authority over the waters of the Great Lakes should remain vested with the Governors or Premiers of the eight Great Lakes States and two Canadian Provinces that share stewardship over the Great Lakes. 1:42 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 422 ayes to 2 noes, Roll No. 394, the House agreed to the Watson amendment to state that it shall be the policy of the U.S. Government to seek the expeditious transfer of Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to undergo a fair and open trial for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. 1:49 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 330 ayes to 100 noes, Roll No. 395, the House agreed to the Berkley amendment which contains a declaration of policy that states that the U.S. should promote the emergence of a democratic Palestinian government that denounces and combats terrorism; has agreed to disarm terrorists; has agreed to work to eliminate terrorist incitement; has agreed to respect the boundaries and sovereignty of its neighbors; and respects the human rights of all people. Amendment also adds a limitation of not more than 25 percent of the total funds available to the PA can be obligated and expended during any calendar quarter to section 932. 5:39 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 304 ayes to 124 noes, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 396, the House agreed to the Rohrabacher amendment to express the sense of Congress that the capture, detention and interrogation of international terrorists are essential to the successful prosecution of the Global War on Terrorism and to the defense of the U.S., its citizens, and coalition partners from future terrorist attacks; and that the detention and lawful, humane interrogation by the U.S. of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is essential to the defense of the U.S. and its coalition partners and to the successful prosecution of the Global War on Terrorism. 5:49 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 291 ayes to 137 noes, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 397, the House agreed to the Ros-Lehtinen amendment to enhance the security of the U.S. by making it the policy of the U.S. to pursue a transfer of responsibility for Iraqi forces only when they are ready to assume such responsibility and not to withdraw prematurely the U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq. Requires any withdrawal to be done only with careful coordination with a decision by the elected government of Iraq which shall be reached jointly when it is clear that the aim of the establishment of a free and stable Iraq that is at peace and not a threat to its neighbors has been or is about to be achieved. 5:58 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 203 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 398, the House rejected the Menendez motion to recommit with instructions to International Relations. The instructions require an amendment adding a new section regarding United States commitment to Iraq. 6:32 PM
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: By a Recorded vote of 351 ayes to 78 noes, Roll No. 399, the House passed H.R. 2601, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2601 Summary] [H.R. 2601 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-168] 6:40 PM
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Free And Fair Elections in Azerbaijan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 400, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 326, calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 326 Summary] [H.Res. 326 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:47 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 224 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 401, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 369, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3199). 12:07 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 224 ayes to 196 noes, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 402, the House agreed to H.Res. 369, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3199). 12:18 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 402 ayes to 26 noes, Roll No. 403, the House agreed to the Flake amendment to state that the Director of the FBI must personally approve any library or bookstore request for records by the FBI under section 215. 5:13 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 406 ayes to 21 noes, Roll No. 404, the House agreed to the Issa amendment to increase the oversight over the use of roving wiretaps by requiring an applicant to notify the issuing judge within a reasonable time, as determined by the court but not more than 15 days, of the change of surveillance from the initial facility or place to a new one. Also requires the applicant to specify the total number of electronic surveillances that have been or are being conducted. 5:22 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 362 ayes to 66 noes, Roll No. 405, the House agreed to the Capito amendment to make standard the penalties for terrorist attacks and other violence against railroad carriers and mass transportation systems on land, on water, or through the air. The amendment includes a sentence of up to 20 years in jail for violence against a rail or mass transportation vehicle; a sentence of at least 30 years imprisonment if the vehicle is carrying spent nuclear fuel or high level radioactive waste; and a mandatory life sentence with death penalty eligibility if the attack results in the death of a person. 5:30 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 394 ayes to 32 noes, Roll No. 406, the House agreed to the Flake amendment to specify that the recipient of a national security letter may consult with an attorney, and may also challenge national security letters in court. Authorizes a judge to throw out the national security letter request by the government "if compliance would be unreasonable or oppressive" to the recipient of the national security letter. Allows the recipient to challenge the non-disclosure requirement (gag order) of the national security letter request. Permits a court to modify or remove the non- disclosure requirement of the national security letter request "if it finds that there is no reason to believe that disclosure may endanger the national security of the United States, interfere with a criminal, counter-terrorism, or counter-intelligence investigation, interfere with diplomatic relations, or endanger the life or physical safety of any person." 5:37 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 418 ayes to 7 noes, Roll No. 407, the House agreed to the Delahunt amendment to change the reference in the forfeiture statute from 2331 (domestic terrorism) to 2332(b) and 2332b(g)(5)(B) (the federal crime of terrorism definition). The distinction between the two definitions is that one is supposed to be applied to criminal offenses and the other to administrative processes. Thus, the amendment removes the section that refers to seizing peoples' assets for people who are considered "domestic terrorists." The amendment replaces the term "domestic terrorism" with " federal crime of terrorism" in this section. The federal crime of terrorism is a much more focused term which lists all terrorism crimes specifically, whereas people have complained that the term "domestic terrorism" is too broad. 5:45 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 407 ayes to 21 noes, Roll No. 408, the House agreed to the Flake amendment to require reporting by the Administrative Office of the Courts on search warrants and also eliminates the provision "unduly delaying trial" in the delayed notification section of the Patriot Act for "sneak and peak" searches. 5:52 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 261 ayes to 165 noes, Roll No. 409, the House agreed to the Berman amendment to require a report to Congress on the development and use of data-mining technology by departments and agencies of the Federal government. 8:32 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 381 ayes to 45 noes, Roll No. 410, the House agreed to the Schiff amendment to make it a crime to use a vessel to smuggle terrorists or dangerous materials, including nuclear material, into the U.S. Amendment also imposes stiff criminal penalties for providing false information to a federal law enforcement officer at a port or on a vessel, and increases penalties for anyone who fraudulently gains access to a seaport. Also makes it a crime to place a device or dangerous substance in U.S. waters that is likely to destroy or damage a vessel or its cargo, as well as to damage or alter any aid to maritime navigation which endangers the safe navigation of a ship. Increases penalties for smugglers who misrepresent illicit cargo, makes it a federal crime for a vessel operator to fail to stop when ordered to do so by a federal law enforcement officer. 8:42 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 387 ayes to 38 noes, Roll No. 411, the House agreed to the Hart amendment to increase the penalties for activities constituting terrorism financing from $11,000 to $50,000 per unlawful transaction and criminal sentences from 10 to 20 years. Provides for additional terrorism-financing offenses (such as the use of Hawalas) as predicate offenses to money laundering statues. Adds provisions to seize assets of persons committing terrorist acts against foreign countries or international organizations. Amendment also clarifies the law regarding transaction involving criminal proceeds and provides for technical corrections. 8:48 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 233 ayes to 192 noes, Roll No. 412, the House agreed to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to allow the attachment of property and the enforcement of judgment against a judgment debtor that has engaged in planning or perpetrating any act of domestic or international terrorism under 18 USC 981. 8:55 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 209 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 413, the House rejected the Boucher motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary regarding the sunset of various provisions. 9:25 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 257 ayes to 171 noes, Roll No. 414, the House passed H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-174] 9:46 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3070, to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3070 Summary] [H.R. 3070 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-173] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 192 ayes to 206 noes, Roll No. 415, the House rejected the Velazquez amendment to establish a four-year pilot grant program allowing NASA to expand advanced research opportunities through minority-serving institutions. 12:01 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 383 ayes to 15 noes, Roll No. 416, the House passed H.R. 3070, to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3070 Summary] [H.R. 3070 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-173] 12:19 PM
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Commemoration Of Women Suffragists: By a Yea and Nay vote of 378 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 417, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 59 Summary] [H.J.Res. 59 Legislative Status] 6:55 PM
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National Life Insurance Awareness Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 418, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 181, supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 181 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 181 Legislative Status] 7:08 PM
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Video Game--Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: By a Yea and Nay vote of 355 yeas to 21, (1 member voting "Present"), nays, Roll No. 419, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 376, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher intentionally deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults-Only" rating. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Res. 376 Legislative Status] 7:26 PM
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Enhance Service-Members' Group Life Insurance: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 420, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3200, to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the Service-members' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3200 Summary] [H.R. 3200 Legislative Status] 1:24 PM
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Enforce United States Trade Rights: By a Yea and Nay vote of 240 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 421, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3283, to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3283 Summary] [H.R. 3283 Legislative Status] 1:37 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2361, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2361 Summary] [H.R. 2361 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2361] [House Reports: 109-80] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 422, the House rejected the Obey motion to instruct conferees. Instructions contained within the motion require the 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 agree to section 439 of the Senate amendment, providing $1.5 billion for fiscal year 2005 for the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical services provided by the Veterans Health Administration and designating that amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress). 1:45 PM
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Paul Kasten Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 423, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2977, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 2nd Avenue in Brockway, Montana, as the "Paul Kasten Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2977 Summary] [H.R. 2977 Legislative Status] 1:52 PM
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Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 525, to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 525 Summary] [H.R. 525 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-41] [Related Committee Documents] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 525] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 424, the House rejected the Kind amendment in nature of a (the Democratic) substitute to require the Department of Labor to establish a Small Employer Health Benefits Plan similar to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan. Requires the Secretary to widely disseminate information about SEHB through the media, internet, public service announcements, and other employer and employee directed communications. Employers with fewer than 100 employees during the previous calendar year shall be eligible to apply for coverage under SEHB. 5:55 PM
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Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 525, to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 525 Summary] [H.R. 525 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-41] [Related Committee Documents] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 525] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 198 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 425, the House rejected the George Miller motion to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House adding a new section on page 18, line 6, entitled "Maintenance of State Laws Providing for Certain Forms of Coverage". 6:23 PM
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Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 263 yeas to 165 nays, Roll No. 426, the House passed H.R. 525, to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 525 Summary] [H.R. 525 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-41] [Related Committee Documents] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 525] 6:33 PM
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 427, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2894, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 102 South Walters Avenue in Hodgenville, Kentucky, as the "Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2894 Summary] [H.R. 2894 Legislative Status] 6:43 PM
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Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 22, to reform the postal laws of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 22 Summary] [H.R. 22 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-66] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 22] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 82 ayes to 345 noes, Roll No. 428, the House rejected the Pence amendment to remove the requirement that the first vacant slot on the Board of Governors is to be filled by an individual with unanimous backing by the labor unions. Currently, the Board of Governors consists of 9 members (with no more than 5 from the same party). 9:27 PM
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Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 22, to reform the postal laws of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 22 Summary] [H.R. 22 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-66] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 22] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 51 ayes to 379 noes, Roll No. 429, the House rejected the Flake amendment to establish a domestic pilot program to empower local postmasters to employ their experience and management expertise, absent the restrictions of the Postal Service's monopolies on first class mail delivery and the use of postal mailboxes, to test certain fundamental assumptions relating to the provisions of universal mail service in the United States. 9:34 PM
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Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act: By a Recorded vote of 410 ayes to 20 noes, Roll No. 430, the House passed H.R. 22, to reform the postal laws of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 22 Summary] [H.R. 22 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-66] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 22] 9:56 PM
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James T. Molloy Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 431, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3339, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2061 South Park Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as the "James T. Molloy Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3339 Summary] [H.R. 3339 Legislative Status] 10:05 PM
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Enforce United States Trade Rights: The House began consideration of H.R. 3283, to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights [US/China trade policies]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3283 Summary] [H.R. 3283 Legislative Status] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 432, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 387, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3283). 2:31 PM
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Enforce United States Trade Rights: The House began consideration of H.R. 3283, to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights [US/China trade policies]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3283 Summary] [H.R. 3283 Legislative Status] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 200 noes, Roll No. 433, the House agreed to H.Res. 387, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3283). 2:40 PM
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Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 428 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 434, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 544, to amend title IX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the improvement of patient safety and to reduce the incidence of events that adversely effect patient safety. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 544 Summary] [S. 544 Legislative Status] 2:49 PM
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Patient Limitation On Prescription Drug Treatments: By a Yea and Nay vote of 429 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 435, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 45, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 45 Summary] [S. 45 Legislative Status] 2:57 PM
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Enforce United States Trade Rights: The House began consideration of H.R. 3283, to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights [US/China trade policies]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3283 Summary] [H.R. 3283 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 195 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 436, the House rejected the Cardin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained within the motion seek to recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means and that the committee report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new section 1 entitled "Treatment of Currency Manipulation" and a new section 2 entitled "Amendments Relating to International Financial Policy". 4:41 PM
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Enforce United States Trade Rights: By a Yea and Nay vote of 255 yeas to 168 nays, Roll No. 437, the House passed H.R. 3283, to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights [US/China trade policies]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3283 Summary] [H.R. 3283 Legislative Status] 4:48 PM
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Rights For Iraqi Women: By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 438, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 383, encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 383 Summary] [H.Res. 383 Legislative Status] 4:55 PM
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Condemning The Terrorist Attacks In Egypt: By a Yea and Nay vote of 428 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 439, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 384, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on July 23, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 384 Summary] [H.Res. 384 Legislative Status] 5:07 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 200 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 440, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 385, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 7:57 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 200 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 441, the House agreed to H.Res. 385, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 8:08 PM
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Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA): The House began consideration of H.R. 3045, to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3045 Summary] [H.R. 3045 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 442, the House agreed to H.Res. 386, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3045). 8:17 PM
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Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA): By a Recorded vote of 217 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 443, the House passed H.R. 3045, to implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3045 Summary] [H.R. 3045 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:05 AM Thursday July 28, 2005
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National Marina Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 385 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 444, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 308, supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging marinas continue providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 308 Summary] [H.Res. 308 Legislative Status] 12:14 AM Thursday July 28, 2005
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Energy Policy Act of 2005--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 275 yeas to 156 nays, Roll No. 445, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 6] [Conference Report 190] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 132] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 158] 1:11 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006--Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2361, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2361 Summary] [H.R. 2361 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2361] [Conference Report: 109-188] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 199] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 168] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 4 nays, (23 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 446, the House agreed to H.Res. 392, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2361). 1:21 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006--Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2985, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2985 Summary] [H.R. 2985 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 189] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 303] [Passed Senate on Voice Vote] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 375 ayes to 27 noes, (24 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 447, the House agreed to H.Res. 396, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2985). 1:28 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 193 yeas to 234 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 448, the House rejected the Conyers motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary and Energy and Commerce. 4:32 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 230 ayes to 194 noes, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 449, the House passed H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] 4:42 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 410 yeas to 10 nays, Roll No. 450, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2361, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2361 Summary] [H.R. 2361 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2361] [Conference Report: 109-188] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 199] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 168] 5:49 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 305 yeas to 122 nays, Roll No. 451, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2985, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2985 Summary] [H.R. 2985 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 189] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 303] [Passed Senate on Voice Vote] 5:57 PM
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Adjournment Resolution: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 16 nays, Roll No. 452, the House passed H.Con.Res. 225, providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses until September 6, 2005. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 225 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 225 Legislative Status] 6:15 PM
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Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 8 nays, Roll No. 453, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3 Summary] [H.R. 3 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3] [Conference Report 203] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 65] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 125] 11:40 AM
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