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March 5, 2002 |
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Gold Medal To Ronald And Nancy Reagan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 392 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 47, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 305 permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 305 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 305 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:29 PM
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March 6, 2002 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 352 yeas to 43 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 48, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, March 5, 2002. 10:51 AM
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House Rules-Motion To Waive The Rules: The House began consideration of H.Res. 354, providing for the consideration of motions to suspend the rules. [That it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of Wednesday, March 6, 2002, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to specified measures.] [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 354 Summary] [H.Res. 354 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-365] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 49, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 354. Subsequently, the resolution was agreed to by voice vote. 12:23 PM
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Congratulating West Point on its Bicentennial Anniversary: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 50, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S.J.Res. 32, congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on its bicentennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the Nation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 32 Summary] [S.J.Res. 32 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:50 PM
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March 7, 2002 |
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Economic Security and Recovery Act of 2001 [Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002] : The House resumed consideration of H.R. 3090, to provide tax incentives for economic recovery, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3090 Summary] [H.R. 3090 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Reports: 107-251] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 51, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 360, the rule, providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3090). Subsequently, the resolution was adopted by voice vote. 11:03 AM
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Economic Security and Recovery Act of 2001 [Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002] : By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 52, the House agreed to an amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3090, to provide tax incentives for economic recovery, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3090 Summary] [H.R. 3090 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Reports: 107-251] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:46 PM
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March 12, 2002 |
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Section 245(i) (Immigration) Extension Act of 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 275 yeas to 137 nays, Roll No. 53, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 365, providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 1885, to expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings, and for other purposes. [Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, respecting petitions for certain illegal aliens seeking to adjust to permanent resident status without leaving the United States.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1885 Summary] [H.R. 1885 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:58 PM
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March 13, 2002 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 355 yeas to 45 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 54, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, March 12, 2002. 10:43 AM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 55, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 367, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341). Subsequently, the resolution was adopted by voice vote. 12:19 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 174 ayes to 251 noes, Roll No. 56, the House rejected the Waters amendment as modified addresses parties that withheld or shred documents related to court-ordered discovery. Such parties would be deemed to have admitted to any fact relating to the discovery order. 3:28 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 194 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 57, the House rejected the Lofgren amendment as modified seeks to federalize any state cause of action that is brought on behalf of the general public including civil law enforcement actions brought by local prosecutors. Preserves the ability of local prosecutors to enforce state antitrust consumer protection laws. 3:36 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 202 ayes to 223 noes, Roll No. 58, the House rejected the Conyers amendment that treats a foreign corporation which acquires a domestic corporation in a corporate repatriation transaction as being incorporated in the state under whose laws the acquired domestic corporation was organized. Ensures that a company cannot have a state class action removed to federal court merely by changing its place of incorporation abroad. 3:44 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 177 ayes to 248 noes, Roll No. 59, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to prohibit a party to a class action from removing the case to a district court if that party destroys material relating to the subject matter of the class action, or makes a misrepresentation with respect to existence of such materials. 5:19 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 234 noes, Roll No. 60, the House rejected the Frank amendment that provides that aspects of class actions filed in state court that could not be maintained under F.R.Civ.P.23 in Federal court will still be heard by a state court rather than either dismissed or removed and remanded. Such an action refused to be heard by the Federal court could only be removed again to federal court if it met the diversity standards of 28 U.S.C. Section 1332(a). 5:28 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: The House began consideration of H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 61, the House rejected the Sandlin motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment providing that any defendant who is a knowing participant in any conspiracy to hijack any aircraft or commit an act of terrorism shall not be entitled to remove a class action to federal court pursuant to section 1332(d) of title 28, as added by section 4 of the bill. 6:02 PM
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Class Action Fairness Act of 2002: By a recorded vote of 233 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 62, the House passed H.R. 2341, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2341 Summary] [H.R. 2341 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-370] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:12 PM
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March 14, 2002 |
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Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 2146, to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2146 Summary] [H.R. 2146 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-373] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 259 ayes to 161 noes, Roll No. 63, the House agreed to the Conyers amendment to add a new section providing for a study of the impact of the legislation. 12:25 PM
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Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 382 yeas to 34 nays, Roll No. 64, the House passed H.R. 2146, to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2146 Summary] [H.R. 2146 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-373] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:45 PM
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March 19, 2002 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 363 yeas to 44 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 65, the House approved the Journal of Monday, March 18, 2002. 6:54 PM
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Pentagon Renovation Program: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 66, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 368, commending the great work that the Pentagon Renovation Program and its contractors have completed thus far, in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon that was destroyed by the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 368 Summary] [H.Res. 368 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:05 PM
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Security Printing Amendments Act of 2001: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 11 nays, Roll No. 67, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2509, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to produce currency, postage stamps, and other security documents at the request of foreign governments, and security documents at the request of the individual States of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof, on a reimbursable basis. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2509 Summary] [H.R. 2509 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:15 PM
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James R. Browning United States Courthouse: By a Yea and Nay vote of 403 yeas to 1 nays, Roll No. 68, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2804, to designate the United States courthouse located at 95 Seventh Street in San Francisco, California, as the "James R. Browning United States Courthouse". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2804 Summary] [H.R. 2804 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 107-378] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:26 PM
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March 20, 2002 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 351 yeas to 55 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 69, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, March 19, 2002. 10:25 AM
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A Fair Ukrainian Election Process: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 70, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 339, urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process leading up to the March 31, 2002, parliamentary elections. [Expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to promote democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Ukraine.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 339 Summary] [H.Res. 339 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:47 AM
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Freedom to Telecommute Act of 2002: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 71, the House passed H.R. 3924, to authorize telecommuting for Federal contractors. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3924 Summary] [H.R. 3924 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:26 PM
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Women's History Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 72, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 371, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Women's History Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 339 Summary] [H.Res. 339 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:36 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 77 ayes to 337 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 73, the House rejected the Sandlin (D-TX) motion to adjourn. 12:56 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 72 ayes to 333 noes, Roll No. 74, the House rejected the Slaughter (D-NY) motion to adjourn. 1:17 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2003: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 353, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 353 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 353 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 376] [House Committee Report 380] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 75, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 372, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 353). 2:58 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2003: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 353, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 353 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 353 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 376] [House Committee Report 380] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 76, the House agreed to TABLE the MOTION TO RECONSIDER [the previous vote] the motion to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 372, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 353). 3:08 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2003: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 353, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 353 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 353 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 376] [House Committee Report 380] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 77, the House agreed to H.Res. 372, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 353). 3:18 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2003: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 353, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 353 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 353 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 376] [House Committee Report 380] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 213 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 78, the House agreed TABLE the MOTION TO RECONSIDER the previous vote [Roll No. 77]. 3:38 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 79, the House passed H.Con.Res. 353, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 353 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 353 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 376] [House Committee Report 380] 7:55 PM
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