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June 1, 2004 |
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35th Anniversary of Focus--HOPE: By a Yea and Nay vote of 374 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 210, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 295, congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 295 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 295 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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Devastating Fire In Richmond, Virginia: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 211, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 612, recognizing and honoring the firefighters, police, public servants, civilians, and private businesses who responded to the devastating fire in Richmond, Virginia, on March 26, 2004. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 612 Summary] [H.Res. 612 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:02 PM
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Honoring The Tuskegee Airmen: By a Yea and Nay vote of 378 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 212, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 417, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force, the world's foremost Air and Space Supremacy Force. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 417 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 417 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:18 PM
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June 2, 2004 |
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Special Elections/Appointments Constitutional Amendment: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 83, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 83 Summary] [H.J.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-503] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 213, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 657, the rule, providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83). 12:40 PM
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Special Elections/Appointments Constitutional Amendment: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 83, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 83 Summary] [H.J.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-503] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 211 ayes to 200 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 214, the House agreed to H.Res. 657, the rule, providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83). 12:50 PM
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Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 444, to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 444 Summary] [H.R. 444 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-35] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 214 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 215, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 656, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 444). 12:57 PM
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Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 444, to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 444 Summary] [H.R. 444 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-35] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 320 ayes to 96 noes, Roll No. 216, the House agreed to the Pryce (OH) technical amendment to H.Res. 656, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 444). 1:05 PM
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Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 444, to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 444 Summary] [H.R. 444 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-35] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 220 ayes to 196 noes, Roll No. 217, the House agreed to H.Res. 656, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 444). 1:12 PM
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Special Elections/Appointments Constitutional Amendment: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 83, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 83 Summary] [H.J.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-503] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 194 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 218, the House rejected the Lofgren motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on the Judiciary to conduct hearings on the subject matter of the joint resolution. 5:56 PM
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Special Elections/Appointments Constitutional Amendment: By a Yea and Nay vote of 63 yeas to 353 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 219, the House FAILED to pass H.J.Res. 83, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 83 Summary] [H.J.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-503] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:04 PM
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Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 220, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S.J.Res. 28, recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 28 Summary] [S.J.Res. 28 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:14 PM
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Rosie the Riveter: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 221, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 413, honoring the contributions of the women, symbolized by "Rosie the Riveter", who served on the homefront during World War II, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 413 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 413 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:21 PM
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Simple Tax for Seniors Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 222, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4109, to allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file their income tax returns on a new Form 1040SR without regard to the amount of interest or taxable income of the senior. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4109 Summary] [H.R. 4109 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:31 PM
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June 3, 2004 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 346 yeas to 47 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 223, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday June 2, 2004. 10:28 AM
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Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 444, to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 444 Summary] [H.R. 444 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-35] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 199 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 224, the House rejected the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back with provisions extending unemployment benefits for unemployed workers. 12:52 PM
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Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003: By a Recorded vote of 213 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 225, the House passed H.R. 444, to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 444 Summary] [H.R. 444 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-35] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:02 PM
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Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 226, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3866, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide increased penalties for anabolic steroid offenses near sports facilities, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3866 Summary] [H.R. 3866 Legislative Status] [House Report 108-461] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:11 PM
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Transportation Equity Act--A Legacy for Users: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 3550, 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. 3550 Summary] [H.R. 3550 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 30 nays, Roll No. 227, the House agreed to the Oberstar motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3550. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the language contained in section 1101(a)(21)(A) and section 1120(a) of the House bill that establishes and provides funding for a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary and middle schools. 2:06 PM
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15th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 228, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 655, condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 655 Summary] [H.Res. 655 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:15 PM
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June 8, 2004 |
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Death of Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 355 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 229, the House passed H.Res. 663, expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 663 Summary] [H.Res. 663 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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Journal Vote: By a Recorded vote of 318 ayes to 29 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 230, the House approved the Journal of Thursday, June 3, 2004. 7:13 PM
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June 9, 2004 |
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Mourning the Passing of President Ronald Reagan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 375 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 231, the House passed H.Res. 664, mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom for all the people of the world. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 664 Summary] [H.Res. 664 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:55 PM
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June 14, 2004 |
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Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 372 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 232, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 97, approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 97 Summary] [H.J.Res. 97 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:56 PM
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Treatment Options/Prostate Cancer Patients: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 233, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 669, expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the need to provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 669 Summary] [H.Res. 669 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:04 PM
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Rapid Acquisition Authority For Combat Emergencies: By a Yea and Nay vote of 285 yeas to 97 nays, Roll No. 234, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4323, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide rapid acquisition authority to the Secretary of Defense to respond to combat emergencies. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4323 Summary] [H.R. 4323 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:25 PM
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Honoring 80th Birthday of Former President George Herbert Walker Bush: By a Yea and Nay vote of 381 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 235, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 653, honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birthday. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 653 Summary] [H.Res. 653 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:31 PM
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June 15, 2004 |
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Energy Policy Act of 2004; United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004 [Energy Bills]: The House began consideration of H.R. 4503, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 4517, to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4503 Summary] [H.R. 4503 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4517 Summary] [H.R. 4517 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 236, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 671, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4503; H.R. 4517). 12:35 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2004; United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004 [Energy Bills]: The House began consideration of H.R. 4503, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 4517, to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4503 Summary] [H.R. 4503 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4517 Summary] [H.R. 4517 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 225 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 237, the House agreed to H.Res. 671, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4503; H.R. 4517). 12:46 PM
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Renewable Energy Project Siting Improvement Act of 2004; Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2004 [Energy Bills]: The House began consideration of H.R. 4513, to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 4529, to provide for exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal miners of America, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4513 Summary] [H.R. 4513 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4529 Summary] [H.R. 4529 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 238, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 672, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4513; H.R. 4529). 12:55 PM
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Renewable Energy Project Siting Improvement Act of 2004; Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2004 [Energy Bills]: The House began consideration of H.R. 4513, to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill H.R. 4529, to provide for exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal miners of America, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4513 Summary] [H.R. 4513 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4529 Summary] [H.R. 4529 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 239, the House agreed to H.Res. 672, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4513; H.R. 4529). 1:04 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4503, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4503 Summary] [H.R. 4503 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 192 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 240, the House rejected the Dingell motion to recommit to Energy and Commerce. 4:15 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 244 yeas to 178 nays, Roll No. 241, the House passed H.R. 4503, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4503 Summary] [H.R. 4503 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:25 PM
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Renewable Energy Project Siting Improvement Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 229 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 242, the House passed H.R. 4513, to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4513 Summary] [H.R. 4513 Legislative Status] 1:31 PM
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June 16, 2004 |
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 224 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 243, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 675, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567). 3:02 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 234 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 244, the House agreed to H.Res. 675, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567). 3:12 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 428 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 245, the House agreed to H.Res. 674, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4568). 3:20 PM
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United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 239 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 246, the House passed H.R. 4517, to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4517 Summary] [H.R. 4517 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:30 PM
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The Gasoline Price Reduction Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 236 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 247, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4545, to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4545 Summary] [H.R. 4545 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:38 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 241 ayes to 185 noes, Roll No. 248, the House agreed to the Slaughter en bloc amendment, as modified, to increase the bill's appropriation for the National Endowment for the Arts by $10 million and increase the appropriation for the National Endowment for the Humanities by $3.5 million. The amendment is expected to offset these increases with cuts in administrative expenses. 6:10 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 112 ayes to 313 noes, Roll No. 249, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to decrease funds for the NEA by 50% ($60 million) and to increase the funding for wildland fire management by $60 million. 6:20 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 186 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 250, the House rejected the Hooley (OR) amendment to increase the funding (by transfer) for energy conservation accounts by $6 million. 6:28 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 199 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 251, the House rejected the Sanders amendment to provide $1 million (by transfer) for the Energy Smart Schools Program. 10:10 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 209 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 252, the House rejected the Rahall amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to adversely affect the physical integrity of Indian Sacred Sites on certain Federal lands. 10:22 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 222 ayes to 205 noes, Roll No. 253, the House agreed to the Chabot amendment to prohibit use of funds to plan, design, study, or construct forest development roads in Tongass National Forest in Alaska for the purpose of harvesting timber by private entities or individuals. 10:30 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 195 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 254, the House rejected the Udall (NM) amendment to prohibit the use of funds to finalize or implement proposed revisions to Forest Service rules relating to National Forest System Planning for Land and Resource Management Plans, as described in the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2002. 10:37 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 94 ayes to 332 noes, Roll No. 255, the House rejected the Flake amendment to increase (by transfer) the funding for the payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) program by $15 million. 10:44 PM
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June 17, 2004 |
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American Jobs Creation Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4520 Summary] [H.R. 4520 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-548, Part I.] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 233 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 256, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 681, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520). 12:09 PM
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American Jobs Creation Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4520 Summary] [H.R. 4520 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-548, Part I.] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 230 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 257, the House agreed to H.Res. 681, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520). 12:18 PM
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American Jobs Creation Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4520 Summary] [H.R. 4520 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-548, Part I.] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 193 yeas to 235 nays, Roll No. 258, the House rejected the Rangel motion to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. 2:17 PM
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American Jobs Creation Act of 2004: By a Recorded vote of 251 ayes to 178 noes, Roll No. 259, the House passed H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4520 Summary] [H.R. 4520 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-548, Part I.] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:37 PM
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Journal Vote: By a Recorded vote of 342 ayes to 67 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 260, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday June 16, 2004. 2:46 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 202 ayes to 215 noes, Roll No. 261, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to prohibit the use of funds to kill bison, or assist in the killing of bison, in the Yellowstone National Park herd. 6:48 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 152 ayes to 267 noes, Roll No. 262, the House rejected the Sanders amendment to prohibit the use of funds to maintain more than 647 million barrels of oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 6:56 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 198 ayes to 224 noes, Roll No. 263, the House rejected the Holt amendment to prohibit the use of funds to permit recreational snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, which connects the two parks. 7:05 PM
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 334 yeas to 86 nays, Roll No. 264, the House passed H.R. 4568, making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4568 Summary] [H.R. 4568 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-542] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:23 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 180 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 265, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment to strike the proviso relating to the maximum staffing level for full-time equivalent Transportation Security Administration screeners. 12:25 AM Friday, June 18, 2004
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 171 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 266, the House rejected the Sweeney amendment to increase by $450,000,000 the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness. 12:33 AM Friday, June 18, 2004
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June 18, 2004 |
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 137 ayes to 269 noes, Roll No. 267, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to increase research, development, acquisition and operations by $10,000,000. 3:25 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 182 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 268, the House rejected the DeLauro amendment which seeks to insert a new section at the end of the bill to require that none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used to issue an order under a task and delivery order contract to entities not in compliance with section 835 of Public Law 107-296. 3:34 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 242 ayes to 163 noes, Roll No. 269, the House agreed to the Roybal-Allard amendment to prohibit the use of funds to process or approve a review of options for privatizing of contracting out services provided as of June 1, by employees or temporary employees of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services who serve as immigration information officers, contract representatives or investigative assistants. 3:42 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 148 ayes to 259 noes, Roll No. 270, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide assistance to any state or local government entity or official that prohibits or restricts the sharing of an individuals citizenship or immigration status with the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 3:50 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 113 ayes to 292 noes, Roll No. 271, the House rejected the Maloney amendment to limit to 80 the total number of grants available under the Urban Area Security Initiative, which provides discretionary grants to high-threat, high -density urban areas. 3:58 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 199 ayes to 205 noes, Roll No. 272, the House rejected the Sabo amendment to increase the Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office by $2 million. 4:05 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 191 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 273, the House rejected the Markey amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to approve, renew or implement any aviation cargo security plan that permits the transportation of unscreened or un-inspected cargo on passenger planes. 4:11 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 201 ayes to 205 noes, Roll No. 274, the House rejected the Velazquez amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds from being used by the Federal Protective Service to replace any existing contract for security guard services with statewide contracts for security guard services. 4:19 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act--2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 275, the House passed H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4567 Summary] [H.R. 4567 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-541] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:35 PM
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Community Banking Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 364 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 276, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 591, expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity and the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Community Banking Month". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 591 Summary] [H.Res. 591 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:53 PM
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Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 368 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 277, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4363, to facilitate self-help housing homeownership opportunities. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4363 Summary] [H.R. 4363 Legislative Status] [H.Rept. 108-546] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:02 PM
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Randy Johnson's Perfect Game: By a Yea and Nay vote of 367 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 278, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and H.Res. 660, congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching a perfect game on May 18, 2004. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 660 Summary] [H.Res. 660 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:18 PM
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June 22, 2004 |
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4613, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4613 Summary] [H.R. 4613 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-553] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 220 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 279, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 683, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613). 2:30 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4613, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4613 Summary] [H.R. 4613 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-553] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 221 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 280, the House agreed to H.Res. 683, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613). 2:39 PM
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Honoring Ray Charles: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 281, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 449, honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 449 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 449 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:46 PM
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The Importance of Blues Music: By a Yea and Nay vote of 410 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 282, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 13, recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 13 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 13 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:53 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act--2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 4613, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4613 Summary] [H.R. 4613 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-553] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 202 ayes to 218 noes, Roll No. 283, the House rejected the Inslee amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being used to waive or modify regulations promulgated under chapter 43, 71, 75, or 77 of title 5, United States Code. 5:21 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act--2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 17 nays, Roll No. 284, the House passed H.R. 4613, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4613 Summary] [H.R. 4613 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-553] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:40 PM
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National Homeownership Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 285, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 658, recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 658 Summary] [H.Res. 658 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:46 PM
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June 23, 2004 |
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 286, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 686, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4548). 4:08 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 220 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 287, the House agreed to H.Res. 686, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4548). 4:15 PM
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Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 288, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4635, to provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law re-authorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4635 Summary] [H.R. 4635 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:24 PM
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United States International Leadership Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 365 yeas to 56 nays, Roll No. 289, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4053, to improve the workings of international organizations and multilateral institutions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4053 Summary] [H.R. 4053 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:31 PM
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Security of Israel: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 9 nays, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 290, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 460, regarding the security of Israel and the principles of peace in the Middle East. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 460 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 460 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:41 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 335 yeas to 83 nays, Roll No. 291, the House agreed to the Boehlert amendment to express the sense of Congress to affirm that the world has been made safer with the dismantling and removal of Libya's weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver them; acknowledge that this would not have been possible if not for the demonstrated resolve of the United Sates in the global war on terror and in the liberation of Iraq by United States and Coalition Forces; commend the President for having the courage to undertake those policies which persuaded Libya to agree to relinquish such weapons; and urge other countries such as Iran, Syria, and North Korea, to follow Libya's example and voluntarily dismantle their weapons of mass destruction and submit their programs to international inspections. 8:55 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 366 yeas to 51 nays, Roll No. 292, the House agreed to the Sam Johnson amendment to express the sense of Congress that the apprehension, detention, and interrogation of terrorists are fundamental to the successful prosecution of the Global War on Terror. 9:02 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 222 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 293, the House agreed to the Rogers (MI) amendment to express the sense of Congress in support of the efforts of the intelligence community. 9:10 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 419 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 294, the House agreed to the Shays amendment to express the sense of Congress that the head of each element of the Intelligence Community, including the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the intelligence elements of the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Department of the Treasury should make available upon a request from a committee of Congress with jurisdiction over matters relating to the Office of the Iraq Oil-for- Food Program of the United Nations, any information and documents in the possession or control of such element in connection with any investigation of the Office by such a committee. 9:16 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 343 yeas to 76 nays, Roll No. 295, the House agreed to the Kucinich amendment to direct the Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency to audit the evidence of the relationship, existing prior to September 11, 2001, between the regime of Saddam Hussein and Al-Qaeda, referenced in all intelligence reporting, including products, briefings, and memoranda, distributed by the Central Intelligence Agency to the White House and Congress. 9:23 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 417 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 296, the House agreed to the Simmons amendment to direct the Director of Central Intelligence to report to Congress on the progress the Intelligence Community is making in utilizing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). 9:30 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 149 yeas to 270 nays, Roll No. 297, the House rejected the Reyes amendment to withhold 25% of the funds available to the Central Intelligence Agency Program, the General Defense Intelligence Program, the Joint Military Intelligence Program, and the Army Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities Program until the appropriate congressional committees receive all documents related to the handling and treatment of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, and elsewhere. 9:37 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 304 yeas to 116 nays, Roll No. 298, the House agreed to the Sam Johnson amendment to express the sense of Congress that the apprehension, detention, and interrogation of terrorists are fundamental to the successful prosecution of the Global War on Terror. [This is a re-vote of Roll No. 292 in the full House at the request of Harman (D-CA)]. 9:58 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: The House began consideration of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 197 yeas to 224 nays, Roll No. 299, the House rejected the Peterson (MN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to add a new section providing for an increase in authorization levels to fully fund the National Foreign Intelligence Program. 10:28 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20: By a Recorded vote of 360 yeas to 61 nays, Roll No. 300, the House passed H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4548 Summary] [H.R. 4548 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 108-558] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:33 PM
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June 24, 2004 |
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Revised Budget For FY 2005: By a Recorded vote of 184 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 301, the House FAILED to pass H.Res. 685, revising the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2005 as it applies in the House of Representatives. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 685 Summary] [H.Res. 685 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:52 PM
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Spending Control Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4663, to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4663 Summary] [H.R. 4663 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 302, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 692, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663). 1:59 PM
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Spending Control Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4663, to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4663 Summary] [H.R. 4663 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 217 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 303, the House agreed to H.Res. 692, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663). 2:07 PM
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40th Anniversary of The Civil Rights Act of 1964: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 304, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 676, recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 676 Summary] [H.Res. 676 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:15 PM
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Spending Control Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 4663, to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4663 Summary] [H.R. 4663 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 272 ayes to 140 noes, Roll No. 305, the House agreed to the Brady (TX) amendment to establish a 12 member Federal Sunset Commission to review all federal agencies for their efficiency, effectiveness, redundancy and need. 6:37 PM
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