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June 7, 2005 |
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Cinco de Mayo: By a Yea and Nay vote of 405 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 228, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 44, recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 44 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 44 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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Anti-Semitism by The United Nations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 229, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 282, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding manifestations of anti-Semitism by United Nations member states and urging action against anti-Semitism by United Nations officials, United Nations member states, and the Government of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 282 Summary] [H.Res. 282 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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June 8, 2005 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 230, the House agreed to the Weiner amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for APHIS by $18,885,000. 5:27 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 187 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 231, the House rejected the Rehberg amendment to strike section 759 from the bill relating to the delay in country of origin labeling for meat and meat products. 5:36 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 218 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 232, the House agreed to the Hinchey amendment to prohibit use of funds to grant a waiver of a financial conflict of interest requirement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for any voting member of an advisory committee or panel of the FDA; or to make a certification under existing law for any such voting member. 5:48 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 269 ayes to 158 noes, Roll No. 233, the House agreed to the Sweeney amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay salaries and expenses of personnel to inspect horses under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or under the guidelines issued under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. 5:57 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 146 ayes to 280 noes, Roll No. 234, the House rejected the Blumenauer amendment to insert a new section at the end of the bill to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who make loans available under section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to processors of domestically grown sugarcane at a rate in excess of 17 cents per pound for raw cane sugar or to processors of domestically grown sugar beets at a rate in excess of 21.6 cents per pound for refined beet sugar. 6:04 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 66 ayes to 356 noes, Roll No. 235, the House rejected the Chabot amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to carry out section 203 of the Agriculture Trade Act of 1978 or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who carry out a market program under such section. 6:12 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 80 ayes to 335 noes, Roll No. 236, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce funding in the bill by 1% across the board. 7:40 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 169 ayes to 258 noes, Roll No. 237, the House rejected the Garrett (NJ) amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for expenditures in contravention of current law. 7:49 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 18 nays, Roll No. 238, the House passed H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 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. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:08 PM
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June 9, 2005 |
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US Withdrawal From the World Trade Organization: By a Yea and Nay vote of 86 yeas to 338 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 239, the House FAILED to passed H.J.Res. 27, withdrawing the approval of the United States from the agreement establishing the World Trade Organization. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 27 Summary] [H.J.Res. 27 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.J.Res. 27] [House Reports: 109-100] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:57 PM
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Question of the Privileges of the House: The House began consideration of H.Res. 310, the Pelosi Question of Privilege of the House, relating to the Ethics Committee staffing. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 253 Summary] [H.Res. 253 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 219 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 240, the House agreed to TABLE the Pelosi resolution. 1:19 PM
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June 13, 2005 |
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State Agricultural Mediation Programs: By a Yea and Nay vote of 371 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 241, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 643, to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation programs. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 643 Summary] [S. 643 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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Floyd Lupton Post Office: By a Yea and Nay vote of 370 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 242, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2326, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 614 West Old County Road in Belhaven, North Carolina, as the "Floyd Lupton Post Office". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2326 Summary] [H.R. 2326 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:13 PM
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June 14, 2005 |
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 243, the House agreed to agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 314, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2862). 11:27 AM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 196 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 244, the House rejected the Obey amendment to increase funding for State and local law enforcement. The increase is offset by a reduction in funding for NASA. 4:24 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 175 ayes to 252 noes, Roll No. 245, the House rejected the Terry amendment to increase funding for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants. The increase is offset by making an across-the-board cut in discretionary spending of 0.448%. 4:34 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 234 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 246, the House agreed to the Velazquez amendment to reduce funding for the costs of conversion to narrowband communications, including the cost for operation and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio legacy systems, to reduce funding for the Capital Investment Fund, the Small Business Administration, salaries and expenses, and the administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs of the Business Loan Program Account. 4:41 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 130 ayes to 297 noes, Roll No. 247, the House rejected the Reichert amendment to increase funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs by $78.3 million. Amendment offsets the increase by reducing funds for salaries and expenses at the FBI by $50 million, reducing salaries and expenses at the Drug Enforcement Administration by $11.7 million, and by reducing funding for international broadcasting operations by $16.6 million. 4:50 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 260 ayes to 168 noes, Roll No. 248, the House agreed to the Baird amendment to increase funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services by $10 million. Amendment also seeks to increase funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration by $10 million. Amendment reduces funding for the 2010 decennial census by $10 million. Amendment also seeks to reduce funding for the salaries and expenses of the Bureau of the Census by $10 million. 4:59 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 112 ayes to 316 noes, Roll No. 249, the House rejected the Stearns amendment which seeks to increase funding for the Justice Assistance Program by $10 million. Amendment seeks to reduce funding for the Legal Services Corporation by $10 million. 5:08 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 231 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 250, the House agreed to the Dreier amendment which seeks to increase funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by $50 million. The amendment seeks to reduce funding for operations, research and facilities at NOAA by $50 million. 5:19 PM
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June 15, 2005 |
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 31 ayes to 396 noes, Roll No. 251, the House rejected the Weiner amendment to increase funds (by transfer) for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program in the amount of $126,152,000. 2:19 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 177 ayes to 248 noes, Roll No. 252, the House rejected the Inslee amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for the Operations, Research, and Facilities account for NOAA by $5 million. 2:28 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 124 ayes to 304 noes, Roll No. 253, the House rejected the Hayworth amendment to reduce the United States contribution to the United Nations by 50% or $218 million. 2:36 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 210 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 254, the House rejected the Flake amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce regulations relating to amendments made to the Code of Federal Regulations relating to license exemptions for gift parcels and humanitarian donations for Cuba. 2:43 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 161 ayes to 264 noes, Roll No. 255, the House rejected the Hinchey amendment to prohibit any funds made available in the Act to the Department of Justice from being used to prevent the States of Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, or Washington from implementing State laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana in those States. 2:54 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 201 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 256, the House rejected the Jones (OH) amendment to prohibit funds from being used to close or consolidate any office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or to make any reductions in the number of full-time officers or employees in any such office, or to reduce the number of full-time officers or employees serving as supervisors, management officials, mediators, examiners, investigators, or attorney in such office, as part of any workforce repositioning, restructuring, or reorganizing of the Commission that is authorized under law. 5:37 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 242 ayes to 182 noes, Roll No. 257, the House agreed to the Hostettler amendment to prohibit funds in the Act from being used to enforce the judgement of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in the case of Russelburg v. Gibson County, decided January 31, 2005. 5:47 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 238 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 258, the House agreed to the Sanders amendment to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to implement provisions of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act which permits searches of library circulation records, library patron lists, book sales records, or book customer lists under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). 5:55 PM
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June 16, 2005 |
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 65 ayes to 357 noes, Roll No. 259, the House rejected the Paul amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay any United States contribution to the United Nations or any affiliated agency of the United Nations. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 91 ayes to 336 noes, Roll No. 260, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce the total funding in the bill by 1% across-the-board. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 415 ayes to 8 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 261, the House agreed to the Markey amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to contravene laws enacted or regulations promulgated against torture. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 204 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 262, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to contravene section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 106 ayes to 322 noes, Roll No. 263, the House rejected the Tancredo amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to include in any bilateral or multilateral trade agreement any provisions that would (1) increase any limitation on the number of aliens authorized to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant, or to adjust to such status; or (2) increase any limitation on the number of aliens authorized to enter the U.S. as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or to adjust to such status. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 183 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 264, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to prohibit funds in the bill under the heading "OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS-JUSTICE ASSISTANCE" from being used by a State Authorizing Agent that has not shared, with the Attorney General, its improvement of criminal justice records as described in Section 3759 of Title 42, United States Code. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 149 ayes to 278 noes, Roll No. 265, the House rejected the Moran (VA) amendment to prohibit funds in the Act from being used to pay administrative expenses or compensate an officer or employee of the United States in connection with licensing the export of a non-automatic or semiautomatic rifle capable of firing a center-fire cartridge in 50 caliber, .50 BMG caliber, any other variant of 50 caliber, or any metric equivalent of such caliber, or any non-governmental agency. 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 192 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 266, the House rejected the Maloney amendment to prohibit funds made available in the Act from being used to enforce any provision of law that prohibits or restricts funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 218 ayes to 208 noes, Roll No. 267, the House agreed to the King (IA) amendment that provides funding for enforcement of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (debated yesterday, June 15 and agreed to by voice vote, a separate vote was requested today). 5:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 268, the House passed H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, & Commerce, & related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:55 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 269, the House agreed to agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 315, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2863). 5:55 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 405 ayes to 13 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 270, the House agreed to the King (NY) amendment to instruct the President to direct the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to ensure that the Secretary General exercises the right and duty to waive immunity of any United Nations official who is under investigation for or is charged with committing a serious criminal offense. 1:47 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 402 ayes to 14 noes, Roll No. 271, the House agreed to the Poe amendment to require OMB to submit a report to the House International Relations Committee on the U.S. contributions to the U.N. The report shall include assessed, voluntary, and in-kind contributions. 1:47 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 411 ayes to 9 noes, Roll No. 272, the House agreed to the Cantor amendment to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the IAEA to ensure that the IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution making Iran ineligible to receive any nuclear material, technology, equipment, or assistance from any IAEA Members State until Iran is in full compliance with the IAEA. 1:47 PM
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Question of the Privileges of the House: The House began consideration of H.Res. 324, the Nadler Question of Privilege of the House, relating to the Committee Rules. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 324 Summary] [H.Res. 324 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 222 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 273, the House agreed to TABLE the Nadler resolution. 1:47 PM
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June 17, 2005 |
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 373 ayes to 32 noes, Roll No. 274, the House agreed to the Royce amendment to add an additional paragraph to the list of reforms in section 201 (b), which the President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. to achieve in the area of human rights reforms. The new paragraph states that country specific resolutions shall not be eliminated. 1:47 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 375 ayes to 29 noes, Roll No. 275, the House agreed to the Fortenberry amendment to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. to: 1) suspend the membership of a Member State if it is determined that the government of such Member State is engaged or complicit in act of genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity; 2) impose an arms and trade embargo, travel restrictions and asset freeze upon groups or individuals responsible for such acts; 3) deploy a U.N. peacekeeping operation from an international or regional organization; 4) deploy monitors from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees to the area where such acts are occurring; and 5) authorize the establishment of an international commission of inquiry into such acts. 1:55 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 366 ayes to 38 noes, Roll No. 276, the House agreed to the Flake amendment to create a certification of U.N. cooperation that requires the U.N. to release documents that concern the Oil-for-Food Program, upon request of the permanent representative of member states; and to waive the immunity of U.N. officials from the judicial process in the U.S. for civil or criminal acts under federal or state law that transpired in the U.S. and in connection with the Oil-for-Food Program. 2:01 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 405 ayes to 2 noes, Roll No. 277, the House agreed to the Chabot amendment to direct the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. to oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions in the U.N. 2:08 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 281 ayes to 126 noes, Roll No. 278, the House agreed to the Pence amendment to require that there be no more than five times difference in the levels of assessment among the permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. If the Secretary of State cannot certify that such requirement is met, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. is required to use the voice, vote and influence of the U.S. to deny that permanent member the use of their veto in the Security Council. 2:16 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 108 ayes to 297 noes, Roll No. 279, the House rejected the Gohmert amendment to prohibit U.S. assistance to a country that opposed the position of the U.S. in the U.N. The term `opposed the position of the U.S.' means, in the case of a country, that the country's votes in the General Assembly and Security Council (if the country is a member) were the same as the position of the U.S. less than 50% of the time. 2:22 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 100 ayes to 306 noes, Roll No. 280, the House rejected the Stearns amendment to change the amount of regular U.S. dues withheld from 50% to 75%. 2:29 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 190 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 281, the House rejected the Lantos amendment in the nature of a substitute which contains all the reforms of H.R. 2745, with the following differences: (1) Rather than require withholding dues if certain reforms are not met, the substitute authorizes the Secretary of State to withhold up to 50% of our U.N. dues, but would not mandate such a cut; (2) Rather than withhold a portion of U.S. dues to the U.N. if its member states refuse to change certain programs from the `assessed' to the `voluntary' budget, the substitute authorizes the Secretary of State to withhold up to 50% of U.S. dues to the U.N. dues if substantial progress has not been made to carry out such a change; (3) while keeping the U.N. reforms on peacekeeping, the substitute provides the Secretary of State with a waiver in the event that a new or expanded mission is essential to America's national interest; (4) the substitute also ensures that we do not withhold funds from the U.N. when it is separate specialized agencies, such as the World Health Organization or the World Intellectual Property Organization, that have failed to make necessary reforms; (5) the substitute provides for an extension of the authority to pay our peacekeeping dues at 27.1 percent for the next two years, ensuring that we do not immediately go into arrears at the U.N.; and the amendment includes incentives by supporting an effort to pay our dues on time (we now pay in the last quarter of the calendar year), supports an increased U.N. budget for the large number of new offices that will be needed to implement the reforms, supports a well structured buyout of unneeded U.N. personnel and supports a contribution to the U.N. Democracy Fund. 2:36 PM
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United Nations Reform Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 221 ayes to 184 noes, Roll No. 282, the House passed H.R. 2745, to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2745 Summary] [H.R. 2745 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2745] [H. Rept. 109-120] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:53 PM
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June 20, 2005 |
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 198 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 283, the House rejected the Obey to the Hunter amendment to make adjustments to the existing committee language in section 9012 as printed in the bill. The amendment makes clear that coercive and abusive religious proselytizing at the Air Force Academy is inconsistent with the professionalism and standards required by those who serve at the Academy. The amendment also requires development of a plan of implementation and a subsequent requirement for a report by the Secretary to the Congress not later than 60 days after enactment of the bill. [Subsequently, the Hunter amendment was adopted by voice vote. Hunter amendment to strike section 9012 currently printed in the bill and to insert a new section 9012 entitled "Sense of Congress and Report Concerning Religious Freedom and Tolerance at United States Air Force Academy."] 6:56 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 84 ayes to 329 noes, Roll No. 284, the House rejected the Doggett amendment to insert a section prohibiting any funds made available in the Act from being used for activities in Uzbekistan. 7:05 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 136 ayes to 280 noes, Roll No. 285, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment to prohibit the administration from initiating military operations against Syria, Iran, North Korea or other potential rogue nations without authorization from Congress. 7:13 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 180 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 286, the House rejected the Velazquez amendment to insert a new section at the end of the bill prohibiting the use of any funds made available by the Act from being used to carry out sections 701 through 722 of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-656; 15 U.S.C. 644 note). 7:21 PM
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 19 nays, Roll No. 287, the House passed H.R. 2863, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2863 Summary] [H.R. 2863 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2863] [H. Rept. 109-119] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:41 PM
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June 21, 2005 |
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006: House began consideration of H.R. 2475, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 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. 2475 Summary] [H.R. 2475 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2475] [H. Rept. 109-101] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 224 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 288, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 331, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2475). 2:32 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006: House began consideration of H.R. 2475, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 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. 2475 Summary] [H.R. 2475 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2475] [H. Rept. 109-101] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 228 nays, Roll No. 289, the House rejected the Waxman motion to recommit with instructions to establish an independent commission to investigate detainee abuses. 4:41 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 16 nays, Roll No. 290, the House passed H.R. 2475, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 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. 2475 Summary] [H.R. 2475 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. H.R. 2475] [H. Rept. 109-101] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:49 PM
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Burmese Import Restrictions: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 291, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 52, 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. 52 Summary] [H.J.Res. 52 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:56 PM
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Juneteenth Independence Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 292, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 160, recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 160 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 160 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:06 PM
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June 22, 2005 |
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Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment: House began consideration of H.J.Res. 10 proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 10 Summary] [H.J.Res. 10 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.J.Res. 10] [H. Rept. 109-131] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 129 yeas to 279 nays, Roll No. 293, the House rejected the Watt amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 109-140 to require that any statute enacted by the Congress pursuant to the proposed Constitutional Amendment must be consistent with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 1:30 PM
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House Rules: By a Recorded vote of 222 ayes to 194 noes Roll No. 294, the House agreed to the Sensenbrenner (R-WI) motion to TABLE the appeal of the ruling of the Chair that the Taylor (D-MS) motion to recommit must be relevant. [During the course of debate on the Taylor (D-MS) motion to recommit H.J.Res. 10, Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment, Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the content of the recommit motion (balanced budget). The Chair sustained Sensenbrenner's point of order. Taylor (D-MS) appealed the ruling of the chair and Sensenbrenner made a motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair]. 1:57 PM
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House Rules: By a Recorded vote of 222 ayes to 190 noes Roll No. 295, the House agreed to the Sensenbrenner (R-WI) motion to TABLE the appeal of the ruling of the Chair that the Taylor (D-MS) motion to recommit must be relevant. [During the course of debate on the Taylor (D-MS) motion to recommit H.J.Res. 10, Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment, Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the content of the recommit motion (Social Security Trust Fund). The Chair sustained Sensenbrenner's point of order. Taylor (D-MS) appealed the ruling of the chair and Sensenbrenner made a motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair]. 2:20 PM
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Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment: By a Yea and Nay vote of 286 yeas to 130 nays, Roll No. 296, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House passed H.J.Res. 10, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 10 Summary] [H.J.Res. 10 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.J.Res. 10] [H. Rept. 109-131] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:42 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 297, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 334, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2985). 3:50 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 220 ayes to 192 noes, Roll No. 298, the House agreed to H.Res. 334, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2985). 4:03 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 143 ayes to 268 noes, Roll No. 299, the House rejected the Baird amendment to strike Title III of the bill relating to Continuity in Representation. 6:21 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 185 ayes to 226 noes, Roll No. 300, the House rejected the Jo Ann Davis amendment to strike the language in the bill prohibiting the Capitol Police from operating a mounted horse unit, and requiring the transfer of the current horses and equipment to the U.S. Park Police. 6:32 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 114 ayes to 294 noes, Roll No. 301, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill by 1%. 6:39 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: House began consideration of 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 180 ayes to 232 noes, Roll No. 302, the House rejected the Obey motion to recommit to Appropriations. 7:00 PM
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 330 yeas to 82 nays, Roll No. 303, the House passed 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] [H. Rept. 109-139] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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June 23, 2005 |
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 225 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 304, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 337, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010). 12:02 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 284 ayes to 140 noes, Roll No. 305, the House agreed to the Obey amendment to add a new section reducing appropriations for the Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration-Training and Employment Services by $58 million; the Department of Labor-Departmental Management-Salaries and Expenses by $4,640,000; the Department of Health and Human Services-Health Resources and Services Administration-Health Resources and Services by $2,920,000; the Department of Education-Higher Education by $27 million; and Department of Education-Departmental Management-Program Administration by $8,380,000. The amendment also prohibits use of funds in the bill to carry out the recission under the heading "Corporation for Public Broadcasting". 5:09 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 206 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 306, the House rejected the Owens amendment to strike the proviso in the bill which prohibits funds in the bill from enforcing annual fit testing (after the initial fit testing) of respirators for occupational exposure to tuberculosis. 5:16 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 161 ayes to 262 noes, Roll No. 307, the House rejected the Bradley (NH) Amendment seeks to increase funding for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by $50,000,000. 5:24 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 102 ayes to 298 noes, Roll No. 308, the House rejected the Price (GA) amendment to increase funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund by $70,000,000. To offset the increase, the funds for AmeriCorps were reduced by the same amount. 12:44 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 219 ayes to 185 noes, Roll No. 309, the House agreed to the George Miller amendment to prohibit funds appropriated by the Act from being used by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to enforce or implement the "Settlement Agreement By and Among UAL Corporation and all Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation", dated April 22, 2005. 12:54 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 170 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 310, the House rejected the Brown (OH) amendment to prohibit any of the funds made available in the Act from being used to fund the operations of the Medicaid Commission (established on May 19, 2005, and chartered under section 222 of the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act). 1:02 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 314 ayes to 94 noes, Roll No. 311, the House agreed to the Filner amendment to prohibit funds made available in the Act from being used to place social security account numbers on identification cards issued to beneficiaries under the Medicare Program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. 1:11 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 285 ayes to 121 noes, Roll No. 312, the House agreed to the King (IA) amendment to prohibit funds made available in the Act from being used to reimburse, or provide reimbursement, for Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis. 1:16 PM
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 3010, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 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. 3010 Summary] [H.R. 3010 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3010] [H. Rept. 109-143] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 84 ayes to 323 noes, Roll No. 313, the |