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2006 Olympic Winter Games: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 111, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 697, congratulating the people and Government of Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the 2006 United States Olympic Team, and all international athletes upon the successful completion of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 697 Summary] [H.Res. 697 Legislative Status] 6:53 PM
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58th Anniversary of Israel: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 112, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 392, recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 392 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 392 Legislative Status] 7:02 PM
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World Water Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 113, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 658, supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 658 Summary] [H.Res. 658 Legislative Status] 7:18 PM
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May 3, 2006 |
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 114, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 359, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 359 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 359 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-448] 2:47 PM
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Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 389 yeas to 34 nays, Roll No. 115, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5253, to prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5253 Summary] [H.R. 5253 Legislative Status] 2:57 PM
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Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 237 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 116, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5254, to set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5254 Summary] [H.R. 5254 Legislative Status] 3:07 PM
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Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 4975, to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4975 Summary] [H.R. 4975 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-439 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 108 ayes to 320 noes, Roll No. 117, the House rejected the Gohmert amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 109-441 to strike the current section 106 and insert an ascending civil penalty structure for each subsequent offense. 4:45 PM
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Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006: The House began consideration of H.R. 4975, to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4975 Summary] [H.R. 4975 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-439 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 213 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 118, the House rejected the Slaughter motion to recommit, to the Rules Committee, with instructions. 5:20 PM
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Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006: By a Recorded vote of 217 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 119, the House passed H.R. 4975, to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4975 Summary] [H.R. 4975 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-439 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:31 PM
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Congratulating Charter Schools: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 1 nay, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 105, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 781, congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 781 Summary] [H.Res. 781 Legislative Status] 5:40 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 224 nays, Roll No. 121, the House rejected the Larson (CT) motion to instruct conferees. Instructions seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to agree to the following provisions of the Senate: section 461 (relating to revaluation of LIFO inventories of large integrated oil companies), section 462 (relating to elimination of amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures for major integrated oil companies), and section 470 (relating to modifications of foreign tax credit rules applicable to large integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers), and to recede from the provisions of the House bill that extend the lower tax rate on dividends and capital gains that would otherwise terminate at the close of 2008. 8:40 PM
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Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2830, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2830 Summary] [H.R. 2830 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-232 Part 1, 109-232 Part 2] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2830] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 635] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 299 yeas to 125 nays, Roll No. 122, the House agreed to the George Miller of California motion to instruct conferees. Instructions seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to recede to the provisions contained in the Senate amendment regarding restrictions on funding of nonqualified deferred compensation plans, except that (1) the managers insist that the restrictions regarding executive compensation, including under nonqualified plans, be the same as restrictions regarding benefits for workers and retirees under qualified pension plans, (2) managers insist that the definition of "covered employee" include the CEO of the plan sponsor, any other employee of the plan sponsor who is a "covered employee", and any other individual who is an officer or employee within the meaning of section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (3) managers shall insist on the date in the House passed bill. 8:50 PM
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SAFE Port Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4954 Summary] [H.R. 4954 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-447 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 123, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 789, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4954). 9:00 PM
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SAFE Port Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4954 Summary] [H.R. 4954 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-447 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 230 ayes to 196 noes, Roll No. 124, the House agreed to H.Res. 789, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4954). 9:07 PM
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May 4, 2006 |
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Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4954 Summary] [H.R. 4954 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-447 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 195 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 125, the House rejected the Loretta Sanchez amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 109-450 to prohibit the current Customs and Border Protection (CBP) practice of granting automated targeting risk score reductions to Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) members that have not received CBP validation of the implementation and effectiveness of their security measures. 1:57 PM
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Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act: The House continued consideration of H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4954 Summary] [H.R. 4954 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-447 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 202 yeas to 222 nays, Roll No. 126, the House rejected the Nadler motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which revamp the bill's requirements relating to entry of containers into the United States to the extent that electronic scanning of containers must take place prior to containers being loaded for shipment. 2:30 PM
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Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act: By a Recorded vote of 421 ayes to 2 noes, Roll No. 127, the House passed H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4954 Summary] [H.R. 4954 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-447 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:40 PM
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May 9, 2006 |
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Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 128, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 803, providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 1499, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone to make contributions to their individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which such contribution is based is excluded from gross income. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1499 Summary] [H.R. 1499 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1499 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent: 11/15/2005] 7:02 PM
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Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 129, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5037, to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5037 Summary] [H.R. 5037 Legislative Status] 7:10 PM
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Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 130, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3829, to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3829 Summary] [H.R. 3829 Legislative Status] 7:30 PM
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May 10, 2006 |
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H (Hydrogen)-Prize Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 6 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 131, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5143, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5143 Summary] [H.R. 5143 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-456] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:35 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [Conference report H. Rept. 109-455] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 132, the House agreed to H.Res. 805, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4297). 1:45 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 351 yeas to 70 nays, Roll No. 133, the House agreed to H.Res. 806, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5122). 1:53 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [Conference Report H. Rept. 109-455] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 190 yeas to 239 nays, Roll No. 134, the House rejected the Rangel motion to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. Instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to report back on or before May 17, 2006, a new conference report which (1) includes the maximum amount of relief for individuals from the alternative minimum tax permitted within the scope of conference; (2) does not include any extension of the lower tax rate on dividends and capital gains that would otherwise terminate at the close of 2006; and (3) to the maximum extent possible within the scope of conference, will neither increase the Federal budget deficit nor increase the amount of the debt subject to the public debt limit. 6:07 PM
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Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005-Conference Report: By a Recorded vote of 244 ayes to 185 noes, Roll No. 135, the House agreed to the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4297, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4297 Summary] [H.R. 4297 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-304] [Conference Report H. Rept. 109-455] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 4297] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:15 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 191 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 136, the House rejected the Andrews/[Davis (CA)] amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-459 to lift the current ban on privately funded abortions at U.S. military facilities overseas. 6:35 PM
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May 11, 2006 |
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 31 yeas to 366 nays, Roll No. 137, the House rejected the Snyder (D-AR) motion to adjourn. 10:51 AM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 68 yeas to 336 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 138, the House rejected the Slaughter (D-NY) motion to adjourn. 11:27 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 139, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 811, the rule, providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5122). 12:53 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 140, the House agreed to H.Res. 811, the rule, providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5122). 1:07 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [House Reports: 109-461] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 252 ayes to 171 noes, Roll No. 141, the House agreed to the Goode amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 109-461 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Department of Homeland Security (upon its request) in the performance of border protection functions. 3:46 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [House Reports: 109-461] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 124 ayes to 301 noes, Roll No. 142, the House rejected the Tierney amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 109-461 to restructure the missile defense program to be consistent with a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) alternative proposal; to prohibit the deployment of: (1) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense beyond the authorized systems; and (2) any space-based interceptors; and reduce the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) $9.3 billion budget by $4.747 billion so as to still enable the MDA to focus on research and development as well as testing and upgrades to current systems. 3:56 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [House Reports: 109-459] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 415 ayes to 9 noes, Roll No. 143, the House agreed to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-459 to clarify the factors that must be taken into consideration when recalling a reservist to service to include the frequency of assignment over the duration of a reservist's career. 4:07 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [House Reports: 109-461] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 202 ayes to 220 noes, Roll No. 144, the House rejected the Salazar motion to recommit with instructions to Armed Services to report back to the House promptly with an amendment to the bill that inserts the text of H.R. 808, as introduced. 4:37 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: By a Recorded vote of 396 ayes to 31 noes, Roll No. 145, the House passed H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5122 Summary] [H.R. 5122 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-452] [House Reports: 109-461] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 5122] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5122] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 222] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 326] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:47 PM
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Enrollment in Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 0 nays, (4 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 146, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 802, encouraging all eligible Medicare beneficiaries who have not yet elected enroll in the new Medicare Part D benefit to review the available options and to determine whether enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug plan best meets their current and future needs for prescription drug coverage. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 802 Summary] [H.Res. 802 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:55 PM
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Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4200, to improve the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting Federal lands under their jurisdiction, including the removal of dead and damaged trees and the implementation of reforestation treatments, to support the recovery of non-Federal lands damaged by catastrophic events, to revitalize Forest Service experimental forests, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4200 Summary] [H.R. 4200 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-451] [House Reports: 109-467] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4200] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4200] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 656: Healthy Forests Restoration Act] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 189 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 147, the House rejected the Rahall amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 109-467 to strike all waivers of existing conservation laws by removing the bill's exemptions from requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The amendment also specifically requires that the Secretary concerned comply with the NEPA in utilizing the authorities under H.R. 4200. 3:12 PM
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Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4200, to improve the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting Federal lands under their jurisdiction, including the removal of dead and damaged trees and the implementation of reforestation treatments, to support the recovery of non-Federal lands damaged by catastrophic events, to revitalize Forest Service experimental forests, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4200 Summary] [H.R. 4200 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-451] [House Reports: 109-467] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4200] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4200] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 656: Healthy Forests Restoration Act] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 184 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 148, the House rejected the DeFazio amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 109-467 to allow the emergency procedures authorized by H.R. 4200 to be used on lands managed for timber production. For all other lands--except where prohibited, such as wilderness areas--the Secretary would be required to amend land management plans to incorporate salvage and restoration activities. 3:20 PM
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Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4200, to improve the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting Federal lands under their jurisdiction, including the removal of dead and damaged trees and the implementation of reforestation treatments, to support the recovery of non-Federal lands damaged by catastrophic events, to revitalize Forest Service experimental forests, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4200 Summary] [H.R. 4200 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-451] [House Reports: 109-467] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4200] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4200] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 656: Healthy Forests Restoration Act] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 191 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 149, the House rejected the Inslee amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-467 to exempt any provision in the underlying bill from being applicable to any inventoried roadless area within the National Forest System set forth in the maps contained in the Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Volume 2, dated November 2000. 3:30 PM
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Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 4200, to improve the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting Federal lands under their jurisdiction, including the removal of dead and damaged trees and the implementation of reforestation treatments, to support the recovery of non-Federal lands damaged by catastrophic events, to revitalize Forest Service experimental forests, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4200 Summary] [H.R. 4200 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-451] [House Reports: 109-467] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4200] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4200] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 656: Healthy Forests Restoration Act] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 197 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 150, the House rejected the Udall (NM) amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-467 to add language in Sec 102(e) directing the relevant Secretary to consider the effect of any pre-approved management practice or catastrophic event recovery or research project on fire risk and forest regeneration. It further states that the Secretary may not implement the practice or carry out the recovery or research project unless the Secretary is able to certify that the activity will not increase fire risk or decrease forest regeneration. 3:38 PM
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Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act: By a Recorded vote of 243 ayes to 182 noes, Roll No. 151, the House passed H.R. 4200, to improve the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting Federal lands under their jurisdiction, including the removal of dead and damaged trees and the implementation of reforestation treatments, to support the recovery of non-Federal lands damaged by catastrophic events, to revitalize Forest Service experimental forests, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4200 Summary] [H.R. 4200 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-451] [House Reports: 109-467] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4200] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4200] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 656: Healthy Forests Restoration Act] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:56 PM
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House Rules Waiver: By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 195 nays, Roll No. 152, the House passed H.Res. 815, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules on the same day they are presented to the House [(1) providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011; or (2) addressing budget enforcement or priorities]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 815 Summary] [H.Res. 815 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:07 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 224 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 153, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 817, the rule, providing for further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376). 8:25 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 193 noes, Roll No. 154, the House agreed to H.Res. 817, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376). 8:35 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 131 ayes to 294 noes, Roll No. 155, the House rejected the Congressional Black Caucus Budget [Watt amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 109-468 to balance the budget in FY 2011, and assume a savings of almost $25 billion on interest on the national debt; fund essential social services especially education, health care and reconstruction of the Gulf Coast and national security needs particularly providing support for the troops in Iraq, increasing the Army's active duty personnel, maintaining current National Guard Strength and funding Navy Shipbuilding, as well as funding port security and Veterans programs and benefits; and establish a Pay- As-You-Go point of order in the House against consideration of any direct spending or revenue legislation that would increase the on-budget deficit or cause an on-budget deficit for the budget year or the period of the budget year and the next four fiscal years]. 10:00 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 94 ayes to 331 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 156, the House rejected the Republican Study Caucus Budget [Hensarling amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 109-468 to balance the federal budget by FY 2011, without increasing taxes; extend the Presidents 2001 and 2003 tax cuts and provide AMT relief; eliminate roughly 150 federal programs; realize a $392 billion net deficit reduction over five years, while increasing defense and veterans spending and making no changes to Social Security; call for $358 billion in reconciliation savings over five years, achieved in part by block granting Medicaid, SCHIP, and most federal education and job training programs, and capping the growth of Medicare at 5.4% annually; significantly restructure the Departments of Commerce, Energy, and Education; reduce foreign aid by $31 billion over five years; allow drilling in ANWR; repeal Davis-Bacon, and eliminates highway (SAFTEA-LU) earmarks; repeal the Gephardt rule; include reforms to emergency spending; and create Budget Protection Accounts to divert spending to deficit reduction and further tax relief]. 12:15 AM Thursday May 18, 2006
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The House resumed consideration of H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 184 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 157, the House rejected the Democratic Caucus Budget [Spratt amendment modified by unanimous consent. The modification has the effect of changing the original amendment by increasing emergency spending for natural disasters from $4.348 billion to $6.45 billion. Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 109-468 to establish a 10 year budget through fiscal year 2016; balance the budget by 2012; put forth smaller deficits than the House Republican budget for 2007 and over five years; accumulate less debt over five years than House Republican budget; reject cuts to important domestic priorities, such as education, health, veterans, and the environment; provide more funding than the Republican budget for homeland security functions, including port security; be devoid of reconciliation instructions; provide middle-class tax relief; and provide for budget enforcement rules to restore fiscal discipline]. 12:22 AM Thursday May 18, 2006
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 158, the House passed H.Con.Res. 376, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 376 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 376 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-402] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 92] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 74] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:02 AM Thursday May 18, 2006
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Murder of Northern Ireland Defense Attorney Pat Finucane: By a Yea and Nay vote of 390 yeas to 5 nays, (6 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 159, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 740, calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 740 Summary] [H.Res. 740 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:12 AM Thursday May 18, 2006
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 218 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 160, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 818, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5386). 11:57 AM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 218 ayes to 192 noes, Roll No. 161, the House agreed to H.Res. 818, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5386). 12:07 PM
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Terrorist Attacks In Egypt: By a Yea and Nay vote of 409 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 162, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 795, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt, on April 24 and 26, 2006. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 795 Summary] [H.Res. 795 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:17 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 266 ayes to 152 noes, Roll No. 163, the House agreed to the Weiner amendment to increase funding (by transfer) by $1 million for the National Park Service in order to address the continued closure of the Statue of Liberty. 6:07 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 141 ayes to 279 noes, Roll No. 164, the House rejected the Poe amendment comprised of 3 amendments offered en bloc to strike sections 104, 105 and 106 from the bill. Sections 104, 105, and 106 provide that no funds provided in this title may be expended by the Department of the Interior for the conduct of offshore oil pre-leasing, leasing and related activities placed under restriction in the President's moratorium statement of June 12, 1998, in the areas of northern, central, and southern California; the North Atlantic; Washington and Oregon; and the eastern Gulf of Mexico south of 26 degrees north latitude and east of 86 degrees west longitude; no funds provided in this title may be expended by the Department of the Interior to conduct offshore oil pre-leasing, leasing and related activities in the eastern Gulf of Mexico planning area for any lands located outside Sale 181, as identified in the final Outer Continental Shelf 5-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program, 1997-2002; and, no funds provided in this title may be expended by the Department of the Interior to conduct oil pre-leasing, leasing and related activities in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic planning areas. 6:17 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 231 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 165, the House agreed to the Pallone amendment to insert provisions prohibiting use of funds for enforcement of EPA's Toxic Release Inventory Burden Reduction Proposed Rule published in the Federal Register, or to follow the Toxic Release Inventory 2006 Burden Reduction Proposed Rule also published in the Federal Register. 6:25 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 112 ayes to 306 noes, Roll No. 166, the House rejected the Beauprez amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding of the National Endowment of the Arts by $30 million and to increase funding for Wildland Fire Management by $28.5 million. 6:35 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 252 ayes to 165 noes, Roll No. 167, the House agreed to the Hinchey amendment to limit funds for suspension of royalty relief. 6:40 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 237 ayes to 181 noes, Roll No. 168, the House agreed to the Chabot amendment to prohibit any of the funds made available in the Act to plan, design, study, or construct for the purpose of harvesting timber by private entities or individuals, a forest development road in the Tongass National Forest. 6:47 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 222 ayes to 198 noes, Roll No. 169, the House agreed to the Oberstar amendment to prohibit funds in the Act from being used by the administrator of the EPA to implement or enforce the Joint Memorandum published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2003 (68 Fed. Reg. 1995). 9:41 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 217 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 170, the House agreed to the Putnam amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to conduct activities in violation of the moratorium on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. 9:50 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 109 ayes to 312 noes, Roll No. 171, the House rejected the Hefley amendment to reduce the funding levels in the bill by 1% across-the-board. 9:57 PM
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 293 yeas to 128 nays, Roll No. 172, the House passed H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5386 Summary] [H.R. 5386 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5386] [House Reports: 109-465] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 450] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 210] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:17 PM
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Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5385, making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5385 Summary] [H.R. 5385 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5385 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5385] [House Reports: 109-464, 109-464 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 604] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 243] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 211 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 173, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 821, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385). 10:33 AM
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Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5385, making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5385 Summary] [H.R. 5385 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5385 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5385] [House Reports: 109-464, 109-464 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 604] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 243] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 216 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 174, the House agreed to H.Res. 821, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385). 10:43 AM
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Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5385, making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5385 Summary] [H.R. 5385 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5385 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5385] [House Reports: 109-464, 109-464 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 604] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 243] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 151 ayes to 247 noes, Roll No. 175, the House rejected the Blumenauer amendment to increase the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990 by $27,500,000; to decrease the Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $440,000,000; and to increase the account for Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites by $50,000,000. 2:35 PM
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Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 395 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 176, the House passed H.R. 5385, making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5385 Summary] [H.R. 5385 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5385 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5385] [House Reports: 109-464, 109-464 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 604] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 243] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:55 PM
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Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 372 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 177, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1235, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in life insurance coverage to service-members and veterans, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Service-members' Group Life Insurance program, to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004, to make permanent a pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American veterans, and to require an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1235 Summary] [S. 1235 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 109-139] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on S. 1235] [S. 1235 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent: 9/28/2005] 7:00 PM
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Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 349 yeas to 24 nays, Roll No. 178, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3858, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3858 Summary] [H.R. 3858 Legislative Status] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 3858] 7:08 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 213 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 179, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 830, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5384). 11:40 AM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 214 ayes to 192 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 180, the House agreed to H.Res. 830, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5384). 11:50 AM
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Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006: By a Yea and Nay vote of 361 yeas to 37 nays, (9 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 181, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4681, to promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4681 Summary] [H.R. 4681 Legislative Status] [H.R. 4681 PDF Text] [House Reports: 109-462 Part 1, 109-462 Part 2] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on H.R. 4681] 11:57 AM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 234 ayes to 184 noes, Roll No. 182, the House agreed to the Weiner amendment to increase (by offset) the funding for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service by $23 million. 5:15 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 345 ayes to 76 noes, Roll No. 183, the House agreed to the Kennedy (MN) amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding (by offset) for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services account by $500,000. 5:27 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 34 ayes to 389 noes, Roll No. 184, the House rejected the Paul amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to implement or administer the National Animal Identification System. 5:35 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 79 ayes to 342 noes, Roll No. 185, the House rejected the Chabot amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to carry out section 203 of the Agriculture Trade Act of 1978 or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who carry out a market program under such section. 5:45 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 99 ayes to 322 noes, Roll No. 186, the House rejected the Hefley amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the appropriations by $178,120,000. 5:55 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 135 ayes to 281 noes, Roll No. 187, the House rejected the Blumenauer amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who make loans available under section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to processors of domestically grown sugarcane at a rate in excess of 17 cents per pound for raw cane sugar or to processors of domestically grown sugar beets at a rate in excess of 21.6 cents per pound for refined beet sugar. 6:01 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 185 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 188, the House rejected the Gutknecht amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit any of the funds made available in the Act from being used to implement the limitation in section 720 of the Act. 6:11 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 266 ayes to 153 noes, Roll No. 189, the House agreed to the Garrett (NJ) amendment to prohibit any of the funds provided in Act from being expended in contravention of section 213a of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a) [ban illegal aliens from getting food stamps]. 8:45 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 92 ayes to 325 noes, Roll No. 190, the House rejected the Flake amendment to prohibit any of the funds made available in the Act from being used to fund dairy education in Iowa. 8:50 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 5384, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 5384 Summary] [H.R. 5384 Legislative Status] [H.R. 5384 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 5384] [House Reports: 109-463, 109-463 Part 2] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 555] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 282] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 90 ayes to 328 noes, Roll No. 191, the House rejected the Flake amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill for the Hydroponic Tomato Production, Ohio grant. 8:55 PM
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