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March 4 2003 |
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Congratulating Lutheran Schools: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 40, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 106, congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 106 Summary] [H.Res. 106 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:51 PM
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National Visiting Nurse Association Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 41, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 54, expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established an annual National Visiting Nurse Association Week. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 54 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 54 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:58 PM
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Honoring The Legacy of Mr. Rogers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 42, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 111, honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 111 Summary] [H.Res. 111 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:05 PM
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March 5 2003 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 373 yeas to 39 nays, Roll No. 43, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday March 4, 2003. 10:53 AM
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Social Security Protection Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 249 yeas to 180 nays, Roll No. 44, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 743, to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 743 Summary] [H.R. 743 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:55 PM
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Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 11 nays, Roll No. 45, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1047, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1047 Summary] [H.R. 1047 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:03 PM
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Commending The Military During The War on Terrorism: By a Yea and Nay vote of 426 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 46, the House passed H.J.Res. 27, recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 27 Summary] [H.J.Res. 27 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:10 PM
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March 6 2003 |
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Museum and Library Services Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 47, the House passed H.R. 13, to reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 13 Summary] [H.R. 13 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 16] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:36 AM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 63 ayes to 358 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 48, the House rejected the Cooper (D-TN) motion to adjourn. 11:52 AM
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Journal Vote: By a recorded vote of 359 ayes to 48 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 49, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday March 5, 2003. 11:58 AM
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March 11 2003 |
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Observer Status For Taiwan at The World Health Assembly: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 50, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 441, to amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 441 Summary] [H.R. 441 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:53 PM
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60th Anniversary of The Rescue of Bulgarian Jews From The Holocaust: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 51, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 77, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic rescue of 50,000 Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commending the Bulgarian people for preserving and continuing their tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 77 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 77 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:00 PM
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Richard K. Armey Room: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 0 nays, (8 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 52, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 19, designating the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 19 Summary] [H.Res. 19 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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March 12 2003 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 375 yeas to 45 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 53, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday March 11, 2003. 11:28 AM
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Bicentennial Admission of Ohio: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 54, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 122, recognizing the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union and the contributions of Ohio residents to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 122 Summary] [H.Res. 122 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:35 AM
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Nonresidential Fire Safety: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 55, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 85, expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the need for improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 85 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 85 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:43 AM
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Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 56, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 659, to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act regarding the requirements for mortgage insurance under such Act for hospitals. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 659 Summary] [H.R. 659 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:45 PM
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Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 57, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 389, to authorize the use of certain grant funds to establish an information clearinghouse that provides information to increase public access to defibrillation in schools. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 389 Summary] [H.R. 389 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 13] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:07 PM
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Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 9 nays, Roll No. 58, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 342, to authorize grants through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 342 Summary] [H.R. 342 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 12] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:21 PM
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Organ Donation Improvement Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 59, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 399, to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote organ donation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 399 Summary] [H.R. 399 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 15] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:29 PM
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Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 60, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 663, to amend title IX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the improvement of patient safety and to reduce the incidence of events that adversely affect patient safety, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 399 Summary] [H.R. 399 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:36 PM
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March 13 2003 |
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care law suits.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 32 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 225 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 61, the House agreed to the order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 139, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 11:55 AM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care law suits.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 32 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 225 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 62, the House agreed to H.Res. 139, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5). 12:08 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care law suits.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 32 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 191 yeas to 234 nays, Roll No. 63, the House rejected the Conyers motion to recommit the bill to the Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees with instructions that the bill be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute entitled "Medical Malpractice and Insurance Reform Act of 2003". 3:10 PM
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Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003: By a recorded vote of 229 ayes to 196 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 64, the House passed H.R. 5, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. [Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care law suits.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5 Summary] [H.R. 5 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 32 Part 2] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:17 PM
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March 18 2003 |
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Condemning Execution By Stoning: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 65, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 26, condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 26 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 26 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:23 PM
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Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 66, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 868, to amend section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to require that certain claims for expropriation by the Government of Nicaragua meet certain requirements for purposes of the prohibition on foreign assistance to government. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 868 Summary] [H.R. 868 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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Human Rights Abuses In North Korea: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 67, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 109, urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 109 Summary] [H.Res. 109 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:37 PM
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March 19 2003 |
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Mortgage Servicing Clarification Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 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. 314, to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exempt mortgage servicers (providers) from certain requirements of the Act with respect to federally related mortgage loans secured by a first lien, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 314 Summary] [H.R. 314 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:40 PM
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Lands Erroneously Included in The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 69, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 417, to revoke a Public Land Order with respect to certain lands erroneously included in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 417 Summary] [H.R. 417 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:48 PM
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The Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 70, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 699, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho and Washington. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 699 Summary] [H.R. 699 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:54 PM
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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 975, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. [Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 975 Summary] [H.R. 975 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 42] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 155 ayes to 269 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 71, the House rejected the Sherman Amendment to require corporations that file for bankruptcy do so in the district court that has jurisdiction over the corporation's principal place of business in the United States. 4:19 PM
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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 975, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. [Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 975 Summary] [H.R. 975 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 42] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 128 ayes to 296 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 72, the House rejected the Nadler Amendment in the nature of a substitute, to modify the means test and require the court, in considering a motion to dismiss or convert a Chapter 7 case, to take into account the debtor's actual reasonable and necessary expenses and income, and determine whether the debtor can repay 30% of unsecured debt and for other purposes. 4:27 PM
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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 975, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. [Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 975 Summary] [H.R. 975 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 42] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 150 ayes to 276 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 73, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) motion to recommit with instructions to the Judiciary Committee to report back to the House with an amendment that inserts a section protecting alimony and child support payments from competition with new creditor entitlements. 4:58 PM
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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 315 yeas to 113 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 74, the House passed H.R. 975, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. [Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 975 Summary] [H.R. 975 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 42] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:06 PM
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March 20, 2003 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 373 yeas to 49 nays, (2 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 75, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday March 19, 2003. 10:42 AM
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Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 76, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1307, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1307 Summary] [H.R. 1307 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:52 AM
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Pledge of Allegiance Resolution: By a Yea and Nay vote of 400 yeas to 7 nays, (15 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 77, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 132, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the first amendment and should be overturned, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 132 Summary] [H.Res. 132 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:00 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 174 ayes to 254 noes, Roll No. 78, the House rejected the Hill amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 108-44. Amendment provides for spending at the levels contained in the President's budget as estimated by CBO. Includes reconciliation instructions for a tax package to provide immediate tax relief for all taxpayers; incentives for business; immediate and permanent estate tax relief; and other items. Tax relief is offset by deferring a portion of additional tax cuts for upper income taxpayers if the budget remains in deficit because of the campaign in Iraq, the war on terrorism, or other factors. Directs the Ways and Means Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee to report reconciliation legislation providing a Medicare prescription drug benefit of $400 billion. Establishes discretionary spending limits, pay as you go rules, and other budget enforcement measures in the House of Representatives. Provides for an increase in the debt limit of $150 billion, which is projected to cover obligations through September 30, 2003, but prohibits any further increase in the debt limit of more than $100 billion until CBO certifies that the budget is on path to balance by 2009, except for any increase necessary to finance the costs of a war in Iraq. 6:40 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 80 ayes to 342 noes, Roll No. 79, the House rejected the Toomey amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 108-44. Amendment achieves a balanced budget in 4 years and achieves balance excluding Social Security within 10 years. Provides $512 billion in tax relief over the five years and $1.6 trillion over the next 10 years, all under reconciliation. Freezes total discretionary spending for one year and then permits growth at half of the approximate rate of inflation for two years and then at the rate of inflation for future years. Within the total level of discretionary spending, defense and homeland security are funded at the requested levels and non-defense is reduced to pay for these increases. Caps the mandatory spending increase (excluding Social Security) over last year's actual level at 1.5% for one year, then 3.1% annually for four years and then provides for growth at the annual baseline growth rates. Includes various budget enforcement mechanisms, including a definition of emergency spending. Includes a reserve fund for Security reform. Provides for real world-scoring of tax measures, and a prohibition on tax increases to offset spending increases. 8:16 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 85 ayes to 340 noes, Roll No. 80, the House rejected the Cummings amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 108-44 would freeze the tax cut in order to generate greater revenue. Supports a level of funding for defense commensurate with the request of the President. Provides for more than $300 billion for an immediate economic stimulus; provides $528 billion for a Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, most of which will be funded after 2004. Restores cuts in education and increases the education budget by $20 billion. 9:33 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 192 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 81, the House rejected the Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 4 printed in part B of House Report 108-44 that projects a balanced budget in FY 2010 and adds $573 billion less to the public debt over ten years than the committee-reported resolution. Restores $98 billion of direct spending cuts contained in the resolution as reported. Increases funding for homeland security, education, and other priorities. Provides $528 billion for a Medicare prescription drug benefit. 11:05 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 82, the House passed H.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2003 and for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2013. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 44] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:55 AM Friday, March 21, 2003
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Commending The President and The Armed Forces: By a Yea and Nay vote of 392 yeas to 11 nays, (22 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 83, the House passed H.Con.Res. 104, expressing the support and appreciation of the Nation for the President and the members of the Armed forces who are participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 104 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 104 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:04 AM Friday, March 21, 2003
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March 25, 2003 |
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 84, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 788, to revise the boundary of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Utah and Arizona. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 788 Summary] [H.R. 788 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 13 nays, Roll No. 85, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 961, to promote Department of the Interior efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 961 Summary] [H.R. 961 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:02 PM
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March 26, 2003 |
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Child Abduction Prevention Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1104, to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. [Amber Alert] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1104 Summary] [H.R. 1104 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 47 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 86, the House agreed to the order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 160, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1104). 11:52 AM
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March 27, 2003 |
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Child Abduction Prevention Act: The House continued consideration of H.R. 1104, to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. [Amber Alert] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1104 Summary] [H.R. 1104 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 47 Part 1] [House Committee Report 48] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1104] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 357 ayes to 58 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 87, the House agreed to the Feeney amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 108-48 to place strict limits on departures from federal sentencing guidelines by allowing sentences outside the guideline range only upon grounds specifically enumerated as proper for departure; to require courts to give specific and written reasons for any departure from federal sentencing guidelines; to change the standard of review for appellate courts to a de novo review to allow appellate courts to more effectively review illegal and inappropriate downward departures from federal sentencing guidelines; to prevent sentencing courts, upon remand, from imposing the same illegal departure on a different theory; to only allow courts to reduce a person's sentence for `acceptance of responsibility' when the government agrees with that finding; to amend sentencing guidelines with regard to the penalties for possession of child pornography by increasing penalties if the offense involved material that portrays sadistic or masochistic conduct or other depictions of violence and by increasing penalties based on the amount of child pornography involved in the offense. 1:03 PM
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Child Abduction Prevention Act: The House continued consideration of H.R. 1104, to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. [Amber Alert] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1104 Summary] [H.R. 1104 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 47 Part 1] [House Committee Report 48] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1104] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 406 ayes to 15 noes, Roll No. 88, the House agreed to the Smith (TX) amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 108-48 to narrow definition of child pornography in response to Ashcroft v. the Free Speech Coalition; to create new obscenity offenses to cover virtual and real child pornography that involves visual depictions of prepubescent children and minors; to create a new offense against pandering visual depictions as child pornography and strengthens penalties for repeat offenders; to include new findings that detail the effect of the Supreme Court decision on child pornography cases, as well as some technical changes; to require the Attorney General to report on the Department of Justice's efforts to enforce the record-keeping requirements for producers of adult material to demonstrate they are not using minors. 1:13 PM
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Child Abduction Prevention Act: By a recorded vote of 410 ayes to 14 noes, Roll No. 89, the House passed H.R. 1104, to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. [Amber Alert] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1104 Summary] [H.R. 1104 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 47 Part 1] [House Committee Report 48] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 1104] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:32 PM
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Public Need for Fasting and Prayer: By a Yea and Nay vote of 346 yeas to 49 nays, (23 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 90, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 153, recognizing the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces during the conflict in Iraq and under the threat of terrorism at home. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 153 Summary] [H.Res. 153 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:42 PM
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Treatment of Prisoners of War Held by Iraqi Authorities: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 91, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 118, concerning the treatment of members of the Armed Forces held as prisoner of war by Iraqi authorities. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 118 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 118 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:47 PM
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Injuries Resulting From Smallpox Vaccine: By a Yea and Nay vote of 184 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. 92, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1463, to provide benefits for certain individuals with injuries resulting from administration of a smallpox vaccine, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1463 Summary] [H.R. 1463 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:48 PM
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Festival of Flight Celebration: By a Yea and Nay vote of 393 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 93, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 58, honoring the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its many partners for the Festival of Flight, a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, the first controlled, powered flight in history. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 58 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 58 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:00 PM
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SBA Assistance To Indian Tribe Members, Native Alaskans, and Native Hawaiians: By a Yea and Nay vote of 378 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 94, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1166, to amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Indian tribe members, Native Alaskans, and Native Hawaiians. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1166 Summary] [H.R. 1166 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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