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May 4, 1999 |
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Priority For Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 2 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 105, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 84, urging the Congress and the President to fully fund the Federal Government's obligation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ["Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress and the President (1) should, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, give programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) the highest priority among Federal elementary and secondary education programs by meeting the commitment to fund the maximum State grant allocation for educating children with disabilities under such Act prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative; and (2) should meet the commitment described in paragraph (1) while retaining the commitment to fund existing Federal education programs that increase student achievement"]. 5:06 PM
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Increase Funding for Pell Grants: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 13 nays, (4 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 106, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 88, urging the Congress and the President to increase funding for the Pell Grant Program and existing Campus-Based Aid Programs. ["Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress and the President, should, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, make student scholarship aid the highest priority for higher education funding by increasing the maximum Pell Grant awarded to low income students by $400 and increasing other existing campus-based aid programs that serve low-income students prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative"]. 5:23 PM
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Support For America's Teachers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 408 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 107, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 157, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of America's teachers. 5:32 PM
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May 5, 1999 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 359 yeas to 41 nays, Roll No. 108, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday, May 4, 1999. 10:54 AM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 227 yeas to 190 nays, Roll No. 109, the House agreed to order the previous question, ending debate on H.Res. 158, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 833). {0 Republican nays; 13 Democratic yeas} 12:26 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 184 yeas to 238 nays, Roll No. 110, the House rejected the Hyde amendment to strike provisions that apply the Internal Revenue Service expense allowances for determining permissible living expenses of debtors and their families, adopt a standard of reasonably necessary expenses, and direct the Executive Office of United States Trustees to issue guidelines that will assist in assessing these expenses. {26 Republican yeas; 46 Democratic nays} 4:47 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 373 yeas to 47 nays, Roll No. 111, the House agreed to the Moran (VA) amendment to require debt relief agencies to make certain disclosures to debtors and include a "debtor's bill of rights." {16 Republican nays; 30 Democratic nays} 4:57 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 143 yeas to 278 nays, Roll No. 112, the House rejected the Conyers amendment to waive the provisions of title 11 relating to small business debtors or to single asset real estate where the application of those provisions could result in the loss of 5 or more jobs. {3 Republican yeas; 65 Democratic nays} 5:07 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 192 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 113, the House rejected the Watt (NC) amendment to require bankruptcy filers to provide their tax returns to the court only at the request of a party of interest. {30 Republican yeas; 42 Democratic nays} 5:17 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 149 yeas to 272 nays, Roll No. 114, the House rejected the Nadler amendment in the nature of a substitute to include various consumer bankruptcy revisions; provide a means test that uses the debtor's income and expenses instead of IRS allowances for living expenses; eliminate provisions to make credit card debt non-dischargeable; & specify that family support has priority over state and local governments child support enforcement payments. {0 Republican yeas; 54 Democratic nays} 6:40 PM
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Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 313 yeas to 109 nays, Roll No. 115, the House passed H.R. 833, to amend title 11, United States Code, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] {0 Republican nays; 96 Democratic yeas} 7:10 PM
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May 6, 1999 |
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Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1664, making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo, and for military operations in Southwest Asia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 253 yeas to 171 nays, Roll No. 116, the House agreed to H.Res. 159, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1664). {1 Republican nays; 37 Democratic yeas} 11:37 AM
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Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1664, making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo, and for military operations in Southwest Asia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 101 yeas to 322 nays, Roll No. 117, the House rejected the Coburn amendment to offset funding by requiring an across the board cut of all FY 2000 non-defense discretionary spending equal to the amount in the bill minus the amount of NATO reimbursements and exempts certain programs including WIC nutrition programs from the reductions. {120 Republican nays; 4 Democratic yeas} 3:09 PM
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Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1664, making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo, and for military operations in Southwest Asia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 164 yeas to 260 nays, Roll No. 118, the House rejected the Obey amendment to provide for the President's funding request for military operations in Kosovo; increase various defense programs including military pay; provide emergency food assistance; and include funding for various agriculture and disaster relief programs. {3 Republican yeas; 45 Democratic nays} 3:19 PM
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Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1664, making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo, and for military operations in Southwest Asia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 117 yeas to 301 nays, Roll No. 119, the House rejected the Istook amendment to prohibit the funding for the implementation of any plan to invade the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with ground forces, except in time of war. {97 Republican yeas; 19 Democratic yeas} 7:06 PM
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Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 311 yeas to 105 nays, Roll No. 120, the House passed H.R. 1664, making emergency supplemental appropriations for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relating to the conflict in Kosovo, and for military operations in Southwest Asia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. {38 Republican nays; 65 Democratic nays} 7:43 PM
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May 11, 1999 |
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United States Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 121, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1550, to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration for fiscal years 2000 and 2001, and for other purposes. 6:24 PM
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Acknowledging The Sacrifice of Law Enforcement Officers: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 122, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 165, acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. 6:34 PM
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May 12, 1999 |
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 236 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 123, the House agreed to H.Res. 166, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 775). {0 Republican nays; 20 Democratic yeas} 11:50 AM
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 192 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 124, the House rejected the Scott amendment to strike section 304 that caps the punitive damages awarded. {11 Republican yeas; 28 Democratic nays} 2:25 PM
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 180 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 125, the House rejected the Nadler amendment to strike title IV that limits class action lawsuits. {7 Republican yeas; 35 Democratic nays} 2:33 PM
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 190 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 126, the House rejected the Conyers amendment in the nature of a substitute to strike provisions that limit punitive damages; provide a cooling off period and alternative dispute resolution procedures; prohibit frivolous class action lawsuits; and impose a duty on plaintiffs to mitigate damages. {7 Republican yeas; 24 Democratic nays} 4:13 PM
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 184 ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 127, the House rejected the Conyers motion to recommit the bill to the committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report it back to the House forthwith with an amendment to establish U.S. Federal court jurisdiction, service of process, and discovery in Year 2000 actions involving corporate defendents outside of the United States. {1 Republican yeas; 26 Democratic nays} 4:45 PM
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Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: By a recorded vote of 236 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 128, the House passed H.R. 775, to establish certain procedures for civil actions brought for damages relating to the failure of any device or system to process or otherwise deal with the transition from the year 1999 to the year 2000, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] {9 Republican nays; 28 Democratic yeas} 4:55 PM
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May 13, 1999 |
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1555, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 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. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 68 ayes to 343 noes, Roll No. 129, the House rejected the Sanders amendment to limit total funding to the amount authorized for Fiscal Year 1999 and to require a report on the efficacy of the Central Intelligence Agency including studies on the 1991 bombing during the Persian Gulf War and errors with respect to maps of Aviano Italy and Belgrade, Yugoslavia. {6 Republican yeas; 130 Democratic nays} 2:00 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--Conference Report: the House resumed consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1141, making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters and foreign assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a yea and nay vote of 381 yeas to 46 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 130, the House agreed to the Upton motion to instruct conferees on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 1141 to insist that no provision (1) not in H.R. 1141 when passed by the House; (2) not in H.R. 1664 when passed by the House or directly related to H.R. 1664; and (3) not in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1141, as passed by the Senate, be agreed to by the managers on the part of the House. {17 Republican nays; 29 Democratic nays} 3:28 PM
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May 18, 1999 |
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1141, making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters and foreign assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a yea and nay vote of 315 yeas to 109 nays, Roll No. 131, the House agreed to H. Res. 173, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1141). {0 Republican nays; 98 Democratic yeas} 6:40 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1141, making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters and foreign assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a yea and nay vote of 182 yeas to 243 nays, Roll No. 132, the House rejected the Obey motion to recommit to the conference committee. {13 Republican yeas; 36 Democratic nays} 8:17 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--Conference Report: By a yea and nay vote of 269 yeas to 158 nays, Roll No. 132, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 1141, making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters and foreign assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] {68 Republican nays; 117 Democratic yeas} 8:35 PM
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May 19, 1999 |
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 225 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 134, the House agreed to the Weiner amendment to authorize additional funding of $11 million for aircraft noise reduction technology. {29 Republican yeas; 12 Democratic nays} 3:37 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 114 ayes to 315 noes, Roll No. 135, the House rejected the Roemer amendment to limit total funding for the International Space Station including the space shuttle launch costs associated with its assembly. {52 Republican yeas; 146 Democratic nays} 3:47 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 117 ayes to 313 noes, Roll No. 136, the House rejected the Roemer amendment to terminate all contracts necessary to remove the Russian Government as a partner in the International Space Station Program but allow NASA to participate with the Russian Government, entities, or contractors on a commercial basis. {95 Republican yeas; 185 Democratic nays} 3:57 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 92 ayes to 337 noes, Roll No. 137, the House rejected the Roemer amendment to cancel the International Space Station program. {73 Republican yeas; 160 Democratic nays} 4:05 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: The House began consideration of H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 140 ayes to 286 noes, Roll No. 138, the House rejected the Bateman amendment to increase funding for aeronautical research and technology funding by $100 million and decrease space station funding accordingly. {65 Republican yeas; 132 Democratic nays} 4:39 PM
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1999: By a recorded vote of 259 ayes to 168 noes, Roll No. 139, the House passed H.R. 1654, to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] {14 Republican nays; 52 Democratic yeas} 5:01 PM
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May 20, 1999 |
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American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands, and for other purposes. Agreed To: ...By a yea and nay vote of 240 yeas to 178 nays, Roll No. 140, the House agreed to H. Res. 180, the rule, providing for consideration the bill (H.R. 883). {0 Republican nays; 26 Democratic yeas} 11:14 AM
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American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands, and for other purposes. Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 262 ayes to 158 noes, Roll No. 141, the House agreed to the Vento amendment to prohibit a Federal official from entering into an international agreement concerning the disposal, management, and use of lands belonging to the United States without Congressional approval. {65 Republican yeas; 5 Democratic nays} 1:38 PM
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American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands, and for other purposes. Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 142, the House rejected the Udall (CO) amendment to exclude Biosphere Reserves in Colorado from the provisions of the act. {7 Republican yeas; 22 Democratic nays} 1:47 PM
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American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: The House began consideration of H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands, and for other purposes. Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 407 ayes to 15 noes, Roll No. 143, the House agreed to the Sweeney amendment (as amended) to require that the management plan specifically ensures that the designation as a Biosphere Reserve does not affect State or local government revenue, including revenue for public education programs. {5 Republican nays; 10 Democratic nays} 1:55 PM
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National Missile Defense Act of 1999: By a yea and nay vote of 345 yeas to 71 nays, Roll No. 144, the House agreed to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, to declare it to be the policy of the United States to deploy a national missile defense. {1 Republican nay; 69 Democratic nays} 3:58 PM
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May 24, 1999 |
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Post Office Designation: By a Yea and Nay vote of 362 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 145, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1251, to designate the United States Postal Service building located at 8850 South 700 East, Sandy, Utah, as the "Noal Cushing Bateman Post Office Building". 6:26 PM
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Post Office Designations: By a Yea and Nay vote of 368 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 146, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 100, to establish designations for United States Postal Service buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6:33 PM
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May 25, 1999 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Agreed To: ...By a yea and nay vote of 402 yeas to 10 nays, Roll No. 147, the House agreed to H. Res. 185, the rule, providing for consideration the bill (H.R. 1906). {4 Republican nays; 6 Democratic nays} 1:04 PM
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Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children Protection Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 414 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 148, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 249, to provide funding for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] 1:13 PM
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Trade Agency Authorizations, Drug Free Borders, and Prevention of On-Line Child Pornography Act of 1999: By a Yea and Nay vote of 410 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 149, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1833, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the United States Customs Service for drug interdiction and other operations, for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, for the United States International Trade Commission, and for other purposes. 1:23 PM
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Tenth Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 150, 2/3 of the House (290) agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 178, concerning the tenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. 1:32 PM
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Quorum Call: One quorum call (Roll No. 151) developed during the proceedings of the House today. 399 members answered the Quorum call. 3:19 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 133 ayes to 285 noes, Roll No. 152, the House rejected the Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for the Office of Budget and Program Analysis by $463,000. {94 Republican nays; 13 Democratic yeas} 3:26 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 146 ayes to 267 noes, Roll No. 153, the House rejected the Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for the Office of Budget and Program Analysis by $231,000. {81 Republican nays; 14 Democratic yeas} 4:01 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 239 ayes to 177 noes, (3 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 154, the House agreed to the Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for the Office of Chief Information Officer by $500,000. {74 Republican nays; 94 Democratic yeas} 6:03 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 143 ayes to 274 noes, Roll No. 155, the House rejected the Sanford Amendment to reduce funding for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Agriculture buildings by $21,695,000. {107 Republican nays; 36 Democratic yeas} 8:42 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 129 ayes to 289 noes, Roll No. 156, the House rejected the the Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for Departmental Administration by $3,049,000. {93 Republican nays; 8 Democratic yeas} 8:52 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 139 ayes to 278 noes, Roll No. 157, the House rejected the the Coburn Amendment to reduce funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics by $400,000, from $940,000 to $540,000. {110 Republican nays; 35 Democratic yeas} 9:01 PM
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May 26, 1999 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 35 ayes to 390 noes, Roll No. 158, the House rejected the Coburn amendment to reduce funding for the Agriculture Research Service by $50,863,000. {30 Republican yeas; 5 Democratic yeas} 2:36 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 93 ayes to 330 noes, Roll No. 159, the House rejected the Coburn amendment to reduce funding for special grants for agricultural research on climate change by $1,000,000. {84 Republican yeas; 8 Democratic yeas} 2:45 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 79 ayes to 348 noes, Roll No. 160, the House rejected the the Sanford Amendment to cut $$5,136,000 from wood-utilization research [funding for special grants for agricultural research on wood]. {65 Republican yeas; 14 Democratic yeas} 2:52 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000: The House began consideration of H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. [House Committee Report 157] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 119 ayes to 308 noes, Roll No. 161, the House rejected the Coburn amendment to reduce funding for Research and Education Activities on peanut research by $300,000. {85 Republican yeas; 34 Democratic yeas} 3:45 PM
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Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act of 1999 [Lock-Box]: The House began consideration of H.R. 1259, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to protect Social Security surpluses through strengthened budgetary mechanisms, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Agreed To: ...By a yea and nay vote of 223 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 162, the House agreed to H. Res. 186, the rule, providing for consideration the bill (H.R. 1906). {0 Republican nays; 5 Democratic nays} 4:36 PM
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Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act of 1999 [Lock-Box]: The House began consideration of H.R. 1259, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to protect Social Security surpluses through strengthened budgetary mechanisms, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] Rejected: ...By a yea and nay vote of 205 yeas to 222 nays, Roll No. 163, the House rejected the Rangel motion to recommit the bill to the Commmittee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the bill back forthwith with amendments to preserve all budget surpluses until legislation is enacted significantly extending the solvency of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds). {1 Republican yea; 5 Democratic nays} 7:33 PM
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Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act of 1999 [Lock-Box]: By a yea and nay vote of 416 yeas to 12 nays, Roll No. 164, the House passed H.R. 1259, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to protect Social Security surpluses through strengthened budgetary mechanisms, and for other purposes. [Bill Summary] {1 Republican nay; 11 Democratic nays} 7:43 PM
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Memorial Day Recess: By a yea and nay vote of 249 yeas to 178 nays, Roll No. 165, the House passed S.Res. 35, to provide for the Congressional Memorial Day Recess from May 27 or May 28 to June 7, 1999. {1 Republican nay; 31 Democratic yeas} 8:03 PM
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Journal Vote: By a yea and nay vote of 309 yeas to 76 nays, Roll No. 166, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday, May 26, 1999. 10:24 AM
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