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May 1, 2007 |
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National Community College Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 270, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 334, supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 334 Summary] [H.Res. 334 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 334 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:30 PM
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National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: By a Yea and Nay vote of 345 yeas to 73 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 271, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 112, supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 112 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 112 Legislative Status] [H.Con.Res. 112 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:40 PM
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Men's NCAA Basketball Championship: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, (4 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 272, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 298, to commend the University of Florida Gators for their historic win in the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 298 Summary] [H.Res. 298 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 298 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:48 PM
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May 2, 2007 |
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 273, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 348, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1429). 12:32 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 274, the House agreed to H.Res. 348, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1429). 12:40 PM
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Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1868, to authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1868 Summary] [H.R. 1868 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-115] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1868] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1868] [H.R. 1868 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 226 yeas to 189 nays, Roll No. 275, the House agreed to H.Res. 350, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868). 12:47 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007--Veto Override: By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 203 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 276, 2/3 of the House NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to OVERRIDE the President's veto of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [Conference Report: 110-107] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 C.O.P. House Vote No. 265] [2007 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 147] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:38 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 165 ayes to 254 noes, Roll No. 277, the House rejected the Price (GA) amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-116 to allow eight states to coordinate Head Start with state-run early childhood development programs through a demonstration program. 5:40 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 312 ayes to 107 noes, Roll No. 278, the House agreed to the Sestak amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-116 to authorize the Education Secretary to carry out a program to forgive student loans for Head Start and Early Head Start teachers who have earned a bachelor's degree in a field related to early childhood education and who commit to teach in the program for a minimum of 3 years. 5:48 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 372 ayes to 50 noes, Roll No. 279, the House agreed to the Hirono amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-116 to revise the training and technical assistance program for Early Head Start by ensuring that training and technical assistance are provided by entities with specific expertise in infant and toddler development. The amendment also directs 50 percent of training and technical assistance funds directly to the grantees for the purposes of program improvement. 5:55 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 137 ayes to 286 noes, Roll No. 280, the House rejected the Mica amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-116 to amend Section 18 of the bill to require that the Secretary certify that at least 50 percent of all Head Start teachers nationwide meet certain degree requirements by September 30, 2011, two years earlier than required under the current legislation. 6:03 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 161 ayes to 262 noes, Roll No. 281, the House rejected the Putnam amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 110-116 to strike the development and implementation of the application review system, including the expert panel provision. In addition, the amendment strikes designation when no entity has priority and instead designates competition--calling for the automatic re-competition for agency designation every five years, regardless of performance. 6:10 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 253 ayes to 171 noes, Roll No. 282, the House agreed to the Carnahan amendment numbered 9 printed House Report 110-116 to provide that, in the event that the amounts appropriated to carry out the program do not exceed the funds appropriated for the prior year, Head Start grantees may negotiate with the Secretary a reduced funded enrollment level if the grantee can demonstrate that such reduction is necessary to maintain the quality of service. 6:20 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 229 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 283, the House agreed to the Shuler amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 110-116 to outline the history and importance of allowing faith-based and community-based organizations to participate in Head Start programs. It inserts language into the Head Start Reauthorization that explicitly states that faith-based and community-based organizations will continue to be eligible to participate in Head Start program on the same basis as other organizations. 6:29 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 195 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 284, the House rejected the McKeon motion to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section providing that religious organizations are included as non-governmental providers. 7:00 PM
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Improving Head Start Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 365 ayes to 48 noes, Roll No. 285, the House passed H.R. 1429, to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1429 Summary] [H.R. 1429 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-67] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1429] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1429] [H.R. 1429 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:08 PM
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Calling On Vietnam To Release Political Prisoners: By a Yea and Nay vote of 404 yeas to 0 nays, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 286, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 243, calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 243 Summary] [H.Res. 243 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 243 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:17 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 166 ayes to 250 noes, Roll No. 287, the House rejected the Sullivan to the Honda amendment to insert a new paragraph after paragraph 1 of the Honda amendment to clarify what such materials, exhibits, and multimedia presentations shall reflect. 10:55 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 252 ayes to 165 noes, Roll No. 288, the House agreed to the Honda amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new subsection at the end of section 3 with respect to global warming education. 11:00 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 195 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 289, the House rejected the Campbell (CA) amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the bill for specified research activities. 11:04 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 115 ayes to 301 noes, Roll No. 290, the House rejected the Campbell (CA) amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds authorized in section 3 by 1 percent. 11:08 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 126 ayes to 292 noes, Roll No. 291, the House rejected the Garrett (NJ) amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to solicit proposals for annual research on mercury levels in each of the Great Lakes, with details on the trend and source of mercury in the water levels and aquatic life. 11:13 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 128 ayes to 290 noes, Roll No. 292, the House rejected the Flake amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to Strike section 6. 11:17 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 232 ayes to 186 noes, Roll No. 293, the House agreed to the Matsui amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to provide grant supplements, on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis, to institutions receiving awards under the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program. 11:22 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 183 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 294, the House rejected the Price (GA) amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to authorize appropriations made by this Act or other provisions of this Act that results in costs to the Federal Government. 11:26 PM
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National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 399 ayes to 17 noes, Roll No. 295, the House passed H.R. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1867 Summary] [H.R. 1867 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-114] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1867] [H.R. 1867 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:45 PM
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May 3, 2007 |
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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1592, to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1592 Summary] [H.R. 1592 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-113] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1592] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1592] [H.R. 1592 PDF Text] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 469] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 296, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 364, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1592). 11:25 AM
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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1592, to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1592 Summary] [H.R. 1592 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-113] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1592] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1592] [H.R. 1592 PDF Text] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 469] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 213 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 297, the House agreed to H.Res. 364, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1592). 11:35 AM
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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1592, to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1592 Summary] [H.R. 1592 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-113] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1592] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1592] [H.R. 1592 PDF Text] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 469] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 189 yeas to 227 nays, Roll No. 298, the House rejected the Smith (TX) motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments. 1:40 PM
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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007: By a Yea and Nay vote of 237 yeas to 180 nays, Roll No. 299, the House passed H.R. 1592, to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1592 Summary] [H.R. 1592 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-113] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1592] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1592] [H.R. 1592 PDF Text] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 469] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:47 PM
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Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007: The House continued consideration of H.R. 1868, to authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1868 Summary] [H.R. 1868 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-115] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1868] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1868] [H.R. 1868 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 190 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 300, the House rejected the English motion to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to limit authorizations in any year following a year with an on-budget (excluding social security) deficit and an off-budget (social security) surplus. 3:07 PM
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Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007: By a Recorded vote of 385 ayes to 23 noes, Roll No. 301, the House passed H.R. 1868, to authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1868 Summary] [H.R. 1868 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-115] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1868] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1868] [H.R. 1868 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:14 PM
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May 7, 2007 |
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Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 294 yeas to 80 nays, Roll No. 302, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 407, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in the States of Washington and Oregon, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 407 Summary] [H.R. 407 Legislative Status] [H.R. 407 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:56 PM
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Lower Republican River Basin Study Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 370 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 303, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1025, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a water supply and conservation project to improve water supply reliability, increase the capacity of water storage, and improve water management efficiency in the Republican River Basin between Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and Milford Lake in Kansas. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1025 Summary] [H.R. 1025 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1025 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:05 PM
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National Physical Education and Sports Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 373 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 304, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 371, in observance of National Physical Education and Sports Week. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 371 Summary] [H.Res. 371 Legislative Status] [H.Res. 371 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:12 PM
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May 8, 2007 |
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Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2007: The House began consideration of H.R. 1294, to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1294 Summary] [H.R. 1294 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-124] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1294] [H.R. 1294 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 228 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 305, the House agreed to H.Res. 377, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1294). 1:39 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [2007 C.O.P. House Vote No. 212] [2007 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 114] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 306, the House agreed to H.Res. 370, the rule, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 21). 1:49 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: By a Yea and Nay vote of 212 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 307, the House passed S.Con.Res. 21, [as amended with the text of H.Con.Res. 99] setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [2007 C.O.P. House Vote No. 212] [2007 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 114] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:08 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [2007 C.O.P. House Vote No. 212] [2007 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 114] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 364 yeas to 57 nays, Roll No. 308, the House agreed to the Ryan of Wisconsin motion to instruct conferees on S.Con.Res. 21. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede from the revenue levels set forth in the House amendment and insist on the policy statement in section 401. 4:09 PM
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Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 288 yeas to 133 nays, Roll No. 309, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1595, to implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1595 Summary] [H.R. 1595 Legislative Status] [H.R. 1595 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:17 PM
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May 9, 2007 |
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 310, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 382, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684). 12:55 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 311, the House agreed to H.Res. 382, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684). 1:05 PM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 312, the House agreed to H.Res. 383, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873). 1:12 PM
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Student Loan Sunshine Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 313, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 890, to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to protect students and other borrowers receiving educational loans. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 890 Summary] [H.R. 890 Legislative Status] [H.R. 890 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:20 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 216 ayes to 209 noes, Roll No. 314, the House agreed to the Thompson (MS) amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-136 to add reporting requirements, revise annuitant provisions, and require a GAO report on law enforcement retirement systems. The amendment also adds a provision related to travel efficiency. The amendment also strikes some provisions of the bill. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 4:40 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 36 ayes to 390 noes, Roll No. 315, the House rejected the Tom Davis amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-136 to remove section 407 of the bill, which requires that identification cards, uniforms, protective gear, and badges of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 4:50 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 212 ayes to 209 noes, Roll No. 316, the House agreed to the Thompson (MS) amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-136 to add reporting requirements, revise annuitant provisions, and require a GAO report on law enforcement retirement systems. The amendment also adds a provision related to travel efficiency. The amendment also strikes some provisions of the bill. [Delegates NOT allowed to vote. This is a re-vote of Roll No. 314 taken in the Committee of the Whole-see explanation on Roll No. 87] 5:52 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 264 ayes to 160 noes, Roll No. 317, the House agreed to the Dent motion to recommit with instructions to Homeland Security. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House inserting a section pertaining to automated targeting system for persons entering or departing the United States. 6:25 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: By a Recorded vote of 296 ayes to 126 noes, Roll No. 318, the House passed H.R. 1684, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1684 Summary] [H.R. 1684 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-122] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1684] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1684] [H.R. 1684 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 423 ayes to 0 noes, Roll No. 319, the House agreed to the Sestak amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-137 to close a loophole in the current bill that allows agencies to avoid doing small business impact studies by designating contracts as "transformed". It also lowers the new dollar threshold to ensure a greater portion of contracts are reviewed for their impact on small business as well as taxpayer savings. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 11:17 AM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 398 ayes to 29 noes, Roll No. 320, the House agreed to the Shuler amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-137 to extend small business contracting goals to overseas contracts. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 11:27 AM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 371 ayes to 55 noes, Roll No. 321, the House agreed to the Bean amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-137 to raise the government-wide small business procurement goal from 25 percent to 30 percent. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 11:35 AM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 209 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 322, the House rejected the English (PA motion to recommit with instructions to Small Business. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to allow small businesses who can demonstrate that it is adversely affected by expiring tax incentives will be considered as economically disadvantage businesses. 12:05 PM
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Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: By a Recorded vote of 409 ayes to 13 noes, Roll No. 323, the House passed H.R. 1873, to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1873 Summary] [H.R. 1873 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-111] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 1873] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1873] [H.R. 1873 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:16 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 223 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 324, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 388, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2082). 3:07 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 226 ayes to 198 noes, Roll No. 325, the House agreed to H.Res. 388, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2082). 3:17 PM
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Emergency Supplemental/Iraq Appropriations and Redeployment Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2237, to provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq; H.R. 2206, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes; and H.R. 2207, making supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2237 Summary] [H.R. 2237 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2237] [H.R. 2206 Summary] [H.R. 2206 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2206] [H.R. 2207 Summary] [H.R. 2207 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2207] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 222 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 326, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 387, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2237, H.R. 2206. H.R. 2207). 3:27 PM
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Emergency Supplemental/Iraq Appropriations and Redeployment Acts: The House began consideration of H.R. 2237, to provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq; H.R. 2206, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes; and H.R. 2207, making supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2237 Summary] [H.R. 2237 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2237] [H.R. 2206 Summary] [H.R. 2206 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2206] [H.R. 2207 Summary] [H.R. 2207 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2207] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 327, the House agreed to H.Res. 387, the rule, providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2237, H.R. 2206. H.R. 2207). 3:35 PM
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Secret Session: By a Recorded vote of 207 ayes to 217 noes, Roll No. 328, the House FAILED to agreed to the Flake, non-debatable, motion that the House resolve itself into a secret session. 3:54 PM
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Iraq Redeployment: The House began consideration of H.R. 2237, to provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2237 Summary] [H.R. 2237 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2237] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 210 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 329, the House rejected the Saxton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section on Redeployment of United States Armed Forces and Defense Contractors from Iraq clarifying the factors on which a redeployment decision would be based. 5:32 PM
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Iraq Redeployment: By a Recorded vote of 171 ayes to 255 noes, Roll No. 330, the House FAILED to pass H.R. 2237, to provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2237 Summary] [H.R. 2237 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2237] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:40 PM
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Secret Session: By a Recorded vote of 198 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 331, the House FAILED to agreed to the Issa, non-debatable, motion that the House resolve itself into a secret session. 5:57 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Iraq Appropriations: The House began consideration of H.R. 2206, making emergency supplemental appropriations [for Iraq] for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2206 Summary] [H.R. 2206 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2206] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 195 yeas to 229 nays, Roll No. 332, the House rejected the Lewis of California motion to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike section 1331 in chapter 3 of title I. 7:52 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Iraq Appropriations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 333, the House passed H.R. 2206, making emergency supplemental appropriations [for Iraq] for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2206 Summary] [H.R. 2206 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2206] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:59 PM
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Secret Session: By a Recorded vote of 219 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 331, the House agreed to TABLE the Issa, non-debatable, motion that the House resolve itself into a secret session. 8:16 PM
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Agricultural and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: The House began consideration of H.R. 2207, making supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2207 Summary] [H.R. 2207 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2207] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 184 yeas to 233 nays, Roll No. 335, the House rejected the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to make the bill deficit neutral. 9:38 PM
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Agricultural and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 302 yeas to 120 nays, Roll No. 336, the House passed H.R. 2207, making supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2207 Summary] [H.R. 2207 Legislative Status] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2207] [Congressional Record Debate] 9:45 PM
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 185 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 337, the House rejected the Hoekstra amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-144 to strike section 407, which requires that a National Intelligence Estimate on global climate change be submitted to Congress. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 12:47 AM Friday May 11, 2007
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 297 ayes to 122 noes, Roll No. 338, the House agreed to the Rogers (MI) amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-144 to place a limit on the number of personnel in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). ODNI would only be authorized the number of personnel as were serving in the office on May 1, 2007. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 12:51 AM Friday May 11, 2007
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 245 ayes to 178 noes, Roll No. 339, the House agreed to the Schiff amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 110-144 to state that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) shall be the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance for the purpose of gathering foreign intelligence information may be conducted, and makes clear that this applies until specific statutory authorization for electronic surveillance, other than as an amendment to FISA, is enacted. [Delegates allowed to vote.] 12:55 AM Friday May 11, 2007
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: The House began consideration of H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 181 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 340, the House rejected the Rogers of Michigan motion to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent). The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to authorize funds to be appropriated for human intelligence activities of the CIA. 1:25 AM Friday May 11, 2007
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008: By a Recorded vote of 225 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 341, the House passed H.R. 2082, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2082 Summary] [H.R. 2082 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-131] [2007 CBO Cost Estimate of H.R. 2082] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 2082] [H.R. 2082 PDF Text] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:30 AM Friday May 11, 2007
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