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March 2, 2004 |
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Ben Atchley Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 383 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 32, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3769, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 137 East Young High Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Ben Atchley Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3769 Summary] [H.R. 3769 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:55 PM
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The Devastating Earthquake In Bam, Iran: By a Yea and Nay vote of 381 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 33, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 526, expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 526 Summary] [H.Res. 526 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:13 PM
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March 3, 2004 |
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Human Rights Violations In China: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 34, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 530, urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 530 Summary] [H.Res. 530 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:08 PM
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Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 35, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 912, to authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish an awards program in honor of Charles "Pete" Conrad, astronaut and space scientist, for recognizing the discoveries made by amateur astronomers of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 912 Summary] [H.R. 912 Legislative Status] [Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-418] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:16 PM
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Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 36, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3389, to amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to permit Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards to be made to nonprofit organizations. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3389 Summary] [H.R. 3389 Legislative Status] [Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-419] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:26 PM
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Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 37, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1417, to amend title 17, United States Code, to replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1417 Summary] [H.R. 1417 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-408] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:34 PM
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United States Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 379 yeas to 28 nays, Roll No. 38, the House passed H.R. 1561, to amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to patent fees, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1561 Summary] [H.R. 1561 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-241] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:02 PM
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March 4, 2004 |
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Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 39, the House passed H.R. 3752, to promote the development of the emerging commercial human space flight industry, to extend the liability indemnification regime for the commercial space transportation industry, to authorize appropriations for the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3752 Summary] [H.R. 3752 Legislative Status] [Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-429] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:38 PM
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Honoring The Drug Enforcement Administration: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 40, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 412, honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 412 Summary] [H.Res. 412 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-409] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:48 PM
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National Day of Remembrance: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 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.Res. 56, supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II . [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 56 Summary] [H.Res. 56 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-410] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:58 PM
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March 9, 2004 |
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San Luis Obispo Earthquake: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 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. 519, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 519 Summary] [H.Res. 519 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:56 PM
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2003 Women's NBA Championship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 401 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 43, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 392, congratulating the Detroit Shock for winning the 2003 Women's National Basketball Association championship. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 392 Summary] [H.Res. 392 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:04 PM
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2003 Major League Soccer Cup: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 44, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 475, congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes for winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 475 Summary] [H.Res. 475 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:22 PM
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March 10, 2004 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 353 yeas to 41 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 45, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday March 9, 2004. 10:40 AM
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Medical Devices Technical Corrections Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 396 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 46, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1881, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make technical corrections relating to the amendments by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1881 Summary] [S. 1881 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:50 AM
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Kids Love a Mystery Program: By a Yea and Nay vote of 388 yeas to 11 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), 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. 373, expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouraged. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 373 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 373 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:58 AM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 177 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 48, the House rejected the Scott (VA) amendment to add a new section which provides that the bill does not apply to an action brought by a State agency to enforce a State consumer protection law concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices. 3:50 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 158 ayes to 261 noes, Roll No. 49, the House rejected the Watt amendment to apply the provisions of the bill only to cases brought in federal court. 3:57 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 129 ayes to 285 noes, Roll No. 50, the House rejected the Andrews amendment to permit civil liability suits to be brought in cases related to foods that contain genetically engineered material unless the labeling for such food includes a statement that the food contains genetically engineered material. 4:04 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 141 ayes to 276 noes, Roll No. 51, the House rejected the Ackerman amendment changing the definition in the bill of a "manufacturer" and "seller" so that it does not apply to meat slaughtering, packing, canning or rendering establishments that manufacture or distribute, for human consumption, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, or horses or other equines, that, at the point of examination and inspection are unable to stand or walk unassisted. 4:12 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 166 ayes to 250 noes, Roll No. 52, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to provide that the bill would not apply to civil actions that allege a product claiming to assist in weight loss caused heart disease, heart damage, primary pulmonary hypertension, neuro-psychological damage, or any other complication which may be generally associated with a person's weight gain or obesity. 5:34 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 164 ayes to 249 noes, Roll No. 53, the House rejected the Watt amendment to strike the section of the bill that dismisses all civil liability actions pending at the time of the bill's enactment. 5:44 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 276 yeas to 139 nays, Roll No. 54, the House passed H.R. 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 339 Summary] [H.R. 339 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432] [Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 339] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:04 PM
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March 11, 2004 |
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Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004: By a Recorded vote of 391 ayes to 22 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 55, the House passed H.R. 3717, to increase the penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3717 Summary] [H.R. 3717 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-434] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 3717] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:00 PM
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India's Republic Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 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.Con.Res. 15, commending India on its celebration of Republic Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 15 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 15 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:09 PM
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The Death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 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.Res. 540, expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 540 Summary] [H.Res. 540 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:21 PM
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March 16, 2004 |
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25th Anniversary of C-SPAN: By a Yea and Nay vote of 392 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 58, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 551, thanking C-SPAN for its service to the House of Representatives on the 25th anniversary of its first coverage of the proceedings of the House. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 551 Summary] [H.Res. 551 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:54 PM
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Myron V. George Post Office: By a Yea and Nay vote of 394 yeas to 0 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. 3733, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Huston Street in Altamont, Kansas, as the "Myron V. George Post Office". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3733 Summary] [H.R. 3733 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:01 PM
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Life and Legacy of Luis A. Ferre: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 60, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 433, honoring the life and legacy of Luis A. Ferre. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 433 Summary] [H.Res. 433 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:14 PM
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March 17, 2004 |
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 36 yeas to 377 nays, Roll No. 61, the House rejected the Hastings (D-FL) motion to adjourn. 11:42 AM
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Liberation of The Iraqi People: The House began consideration of H.Res. 557, relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces. [States that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; and (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 557 Summary] [H.Res. 557 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 62, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 561, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 557). 12:22 PM
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Liberation of The Iraqi People: The House began consideration of H.Res. 557, relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces. [States that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; and (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 557 Summary] [H.Res. 557 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 63, the House agreed to H.Res. 561, the rule, providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 557). 12:31 PM
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Liberation of The Iraqi People: By a Recorded vote of 327 ayes to 93 noes, (7 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 64, the House passed H.Res. 557, relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces. [States that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; and (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 557 Summary] [H.Res. 557 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:50 PM
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Life and Legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 5 nays, (6 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 65, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 87, honoring the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and recognizing his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 87 Summary] [H.J.Res. 87 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:58 PM
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March 18, 2004 |
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Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1375, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1375 Summary] [H.R. 1375 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 167 ayes to 255 noes, Roll No. 66, the House rejected the Weiner amendment to prohibit commercial banks from charging a fee to the depositor of a check that is returned for insufficient funds. 1:41 PM
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Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1375, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1375 Summary] [H.R. 1375 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-152] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 194 ayes to 225 noes, Roll No. 67, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to express the sense of Congress that in situations where a requesting agency obtains expedited action to approve a merger transaction application between multiple depository institutions, that careful consideration is placed on the impact that the transaction will have on affected communities and customers of any or all of the applicant institutions. 1:49 PM
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Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1375, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1375 Summary] [H.R. 1375 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-152] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 418 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 68, the House agreed to the Kelly amendment to add a new title at the end of the bill that removes the prohibition on banks from paying interest on business checking accounts and would allow the Federal Reserve to pay interest on sterile reserves. The language of the amendment is similar to the text of H.R. 758, the Business Checking Freedom Act. 1:56 PM
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Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 392 yeas to 25 nays, Roll No. 69, the House passed H.R. 1375, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1375 Summary] [H.R. 1375 Legislative Status] [Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-152] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:14 PM
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Counter-Terrorist and Narco-Terrorist Rewards Program Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 0 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. 3782, to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an award available under the Department of State rewards program, to expand the eligibility criteria to receive an award, to authorize non-monetary awards, to publicize the existence of the rewards program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3782 Summary] [H.R. 3782 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:21 PM
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Partnership Between The United States and The Marshall Islands: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 71, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 364, to recognize more than 5 decades of strategic partnership between the United States and the people of the Marshall Islands in the pursuit of international peace and security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 364 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 364 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:28 PM
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March 23, 2004 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 380 yeas to 26 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 72, the House approved the Journal of Monday March 22, 2004.
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Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 384 yeas to 23 nays, Roll No. 73, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 958, to authorize certain hydrographic services programs, to name a cove in Alaska in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 958 Summary] [H.R. 958 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 400] [Congressional Record Debate]
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National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 401 yeas to 10 nays, Roll No. 74, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2408, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2408 Summary] [H.R. 2408 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 385] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgement Funds Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 75, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2489, to provide for the distribution of judgment funds to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2489 Summary] [H.R. 2489 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 368] [Congressional Record Debate]
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March 24, 2004 |
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Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 2 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. 3926, to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote organ donation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3926 Summary] [H.R. 3926 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Heart Disease Among Women: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 77, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 522, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about heart disease and the risk factors of heart disease among women. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 522 Summary] [H.Res. 522 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 440] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 35 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 78, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday March 23, 2004.
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Multidistrict Litigation Restoration Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 79, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1768, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow a judge to whom a case is transferred to retain jurisdiction over certain multi-district litigation cases for trial, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1768 Summary] [H.R. 1768 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 416] [Congressional Record Debate]
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National Military Appreciation Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 424 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 80, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 328, recognizing and honoring the United States Armed Forces and supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 328 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 328 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Lloyd L. Burke Post Office: By a Yea and Nay vote of 425 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 81, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3059, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 304 West Michigan Street in Stuttgart, Arkansas, as the "Lloyd L. Burke Post Office". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3059 Summary] [H.R. 3059 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Child Nutrition Improvement and Integrity Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 419 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 82, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3873, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to provide children with access to food and nutrition assistance, to simplify program operations, to improve children's nutritional health, and to restore the integrity of child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3873 Summary] [H.R. 3873 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents ] [Committee Report 445] [Congressional Record Debate]
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International Geophysical Year (IGY) and IGY-2: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 83, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 189, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 189 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 189 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 422] [Congressional Record Debate]
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 84, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 574, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 393). 11:20 AM
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Security Printing Act of 2004 : By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 2 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. 3786, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to produce currency, postage stamps, and other security documents at the request of foreign governments on a reimbursable basis. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3786 Summary] [H.R. 3786 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:28 AM
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District of Columbia and United States Territories Circulating Quarter Dollar Program Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 86, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2993, to provide for a circulating quarter dollar coin program to honor the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2993 Summary] [H.R. 2993 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:39 AM
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Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank: By a Yea and Nay vote of 377 yeas to 48 nays, Roll No. 87, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment on H.R. 254, to authorize the President of the United States to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States concerning the establishment of a Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 254 Summary] [H.R. 254 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 17] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:47 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 119 yeas to 302 nays, Roll No. 88, the House rejected the Cummings amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 1 printed in House Report 108-446 to provide $43.3 billion in additional spending and $5.0 billion for deficit reduction in FY 2005. The total is offset by rescinding the tax cuts from 2001 and 2003 for individuals making more than $200,000 in gross income, by closing tax loopholes, certain tax shelters and methods of tax avoidance, and reducing funding for the ballistic missile defense program. The spending increase includes $30.5 billion in spending over the resolution's FY 2005 levels for non-defense programs and an additional $12.8 billion for defense, homeland security and veterans programs. 1:07 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 183 yeas to 243 nays, Roll No. 89, the House rejected the Stenholm amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 1 printed in House Report 108-446 to provide for a balanced budget by 2012 and to cut the deficit in half in the next two years. The substitute includes spending restraint mechanisms, restructuring of enacted tax cuts and makes an extension of the tax cuts after 2010 subject to PAYGO rules. 2:18 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 116 yeas to 309 nays, Roll No. 90, the House rejected the Hensarling amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 3 printed in House Report 108-446 to call for more tax cuts and less discretionary spending than provided for in the resolution, and which would cut the deficit in half in three years compared to four years in the resolution and five years in the president's request. The substitute limits FY 2005 discretionary spending to about $811 billion, $8 billion less than the resolution and $12 billion less than the president's request. The measure assumes the president's and resolution's spending levels for defense and homeland security, but cuts other discretionary spending by 1% from current levels. Finally, the substitute reduces the rate of growth of non-Social Security mandatory spending by 1% each year, saving about $7 billion in FY 2005. 3:29 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House began consideration of H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 194 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 91, the House rejected the Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 4 printed in House Report 108-446 to balance the budget by FY 2012 and to establish the pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) point of order in House rules that could be raised against any tax cuts or spending increases that are not offset. 5:21 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 215 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 92, the House passed H.Con.Res. 393, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 393 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 393 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:17 PM
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Community Recognition Act of 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 374 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 93, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3095, to amend title 4, United States Code, to make sure the rules of etiquette for flying the flag of the United States do not preclude the flying of flags at half mast when ordered by city and local officials. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3095 Summary] [H.R. 3095 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 411] [Congressional Record Debate]
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March 29, 2004 |
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Conveyance of a Decommissioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 379 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 94, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2584, to provide for the conveyance to the Utrok Atoll local government of a decommissioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2584 Summary] [H.R. 2584 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:57 PM
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Vaughn Gross Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 379 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 95, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3723, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8135 Forest Lane in Dallas, Texas, as the "Vaughn Gross Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3723 Summary] [H.R. 3723 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:15 PM
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March 30, 2004 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 353 yeas to 55 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 96, the House approved the Journal of Monday March 29, 2004. 11:54 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005: The House resumed consideration of S.Con.Res. 95, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 209 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 97, the House rejected the Thompson of California motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the pay-as-you-go enforcement provisions within the scope of the conference regarding direct spending increases and tax cuts in the House and Senate. In complying with this instruction, such managers shall be instructed to recede to the Senate on the provisions contained in section 408 of the Senate concurrent resolution (relating to pay-as-you-go point of order regarding all legislation increasing the deficit as a result of spending increases and tax cuts). [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 95 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 95 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:22 PM
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ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004: The House began consideration of H.R. 3966, to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to establish and maintain Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps units at institutions of higher education, to improve the ability of students to participate in Senior ROTC programs, and to ensure that institutions of higher education provide military recruiters entry to campuses and access to students that is at least equal in quality and scope to that provided to any other employer. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3966 Summary] [H.R. 3966 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 202 nays, Roll No. 98, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 580, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3966). 4:04 PM
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Welcoming New Countries in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 99, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 558, welcoming the accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 558 Summary] [H.Res. 558 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:15 PM
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Travel Reimbursement For Armed Forces: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 100, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 2057, to require the Secretary of Defense to reimburse members of the United States Armed Forces for certain transportation expenses incurred by the members in connection with leave under the Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program before the program was expanded to include domestic travel. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2057 Summary] [S. 2057 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:23 PM
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ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004: By a Recorded vote of 343 ayes to 81 noes, Roll No. 101, the House passed H.R. 3966, to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to establish and maintain Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps units at institutions of higher education, to improve the ability of students to participate in Senior ROTC programs, and to ensure that institutions of higher education provide military recruiters entry to campuses and access to students that is at least equal in quality and scope to that provided to any other employer. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3966 Summary] [H.R. 3966 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:48 PM
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Medals For Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 102, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3104, to provide for the establishment of campaign medals to be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who participate in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3104 Summary] [H.R. 3104 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:56 PM
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Congratulating the United States Air Force Academy on Its 50th Anniversary: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 103, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 386, congratulating the United States Air Force Academy on its 50th Anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the Nation. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 386 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 386 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:04 PM
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March 31, 2004 |
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Compensation For Civilian Employees: By a Yea and Nay vote of 299 yeas to 126 nays, Roll No. 104, the House passed H.Res. 581, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 581 Summary] [H.Res. 581 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:32 PM
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