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October 1, 2003 |
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 259 yeas to 165 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 527, the House agreed to the Dicks motion to instruct conferees. 4:01 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 208 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 528, the House rejected the Case motion to instruct conferees. 4:11 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003 [Child Tax Credit]: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 207 yeas to 219 nays, Roll No. 529, the House rejected the Davis (AL) motion to instruct conferees. 4:17 PM
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October 2, 2003 |
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Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 281 yeas to 142 nays, Roll No. 530, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany S. 3, to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion. [Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any physician or other individual from knowingly performing a partial-birth abortion, except when necessary to save the life of a mother that is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 3 Summary] [S. 3 Legislative Status] [1999 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 340] [1998 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 277] [1997 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 71] [1996 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 301] [1995 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 596]
[2002 C.O.P. House Vote No. 343] [2000 C.O.P. House Vote No. 104]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2660 Summary] [H.R. 2660 Legislative Status] [Appropriations Committee Report No. 188] [2003 Presidential Position on H.R. 2660] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 203 nays, Roll No. 531, the House agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees. The instructions seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on section 106 of the Senate amendment regarding overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 2:37 PM
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October 7, 2003 |
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Commending The National Endowment For Democracy: By a Yea and Nay vote of 391 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 532, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 274, commending the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 274 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 274 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:52 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 181 yeas to 214 nays, Roll No. 533, the House rejected the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees to strike funds included in the bill for Health Savings Accounts. 7:03 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House began consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 161 yeas to 234 nays, Roll No. 534, the House rejected the Flake (AZ) motion to instruct conferees to include means testing (income levels) on prescription drug coverage. 7:20 PM
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October 8, 2003 |
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Pension Funding Equity Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 535, the House passed H.R. 3108, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-year Treasury rate with a rate based on long-term corporate bonds for certain pension plan funding requirements and other provisions, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3108 Summary] [H.R. 3108 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:20 PM
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Veterans Benefits Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 536, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2297, to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and improve certain benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2297 Summary] [H.R. 2297 Legislative Status] [Committee on Veterans' Affairs Report 211] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:27 PM
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Injured Soldiers Hospital Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 537, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2998, to amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt certain members of the Armed Forces from the requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2998 Summary] [H.R. 2998 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:33 PM
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Bulgaria's Contributions To Peace, Stability, And Prosperity In Southeastern Europe: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 538, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 355, commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria. [Recognizes Bulgaria's contributions toward bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to Southeastern Europe and its cooperation and increasingly vital role as an ally in the war against terrorism.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 355 Summary] [H.Res. 355 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:40 PM
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The Murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 539, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 372, expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 372 Summary] [H.Res. 372 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:50 PM
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October 15, 2003 |
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 229 yeas to 182 nays, Roll No. 540, the House agreed to the Capps motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to not include any provision that would require an inventory of resources in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). 7:01 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003 [Child Tax Credit]: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 203 yeas to 204 nays, Roll No. 541, the House rejected the Crowley motion to instruct conferees. 7:10 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 190 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 542, the House rejected the Schakowsky motion to instruct conferees to strike funds included in the bill for Health Savings Accounts. 7:17 PM
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Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 398 yeas to 4 nays, (5 members voting "Present"), Roll No. 543, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1828, to halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of weapons and other military items to Iraq, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1828 Summary] [H.R. 1828 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:25 PM
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October 16, 2003 |
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 202 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 544, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 396, the rule, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3289). 12:16 PM
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Forgiveness of Iraq's Outstanding Debt: By a Yea and Nay vote of 394 yeas to 31 nays, Roll No. 545, the House passed H.Res. 198, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, and Russia can initially best contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by the forgiveness of outstanding debt between both Iraq and France, Iraq and Germany, and Iraq and Russia. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 198 Summary] [H.Res. 198 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:25 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 200 ayes to 226 noes, Roll No. 546, the House rejected the Obey amendment to provide that, of the funds made available for reconstruction and relief for Iraq, one half of those funds shall be treated as a loan. 8:16 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 209 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 547, the House rejected the Obey amendment to insert provisions which seek to improve the quality of life for the troops. 8:26 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 224 noes, Roll No. 548, the House rejected the Waxman amendment to reduce the amount available for the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund by $250 million. 10:45 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 405 ayes to 20 noes, Roll No. 549, the House agreed to the Kirk amendment to eliminate a bill provision allowing for non-competitive contracts to be reported to Congress seven days after the contract has been awarded in certain circumstances. Elimination of the provision will require executive agencies to inform Congress of "no-bid" contracts before they are offered. 10:55 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 146 ayes to 279 noes, Roll No. 550, the House rejected the Markey amendment to delete some transfer authorities. 11:00 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 169 ayes to 256 noes, Roll No. 551, the House rejected the Holt amendment to eliminate the funds in the bill providing petroleum products for Iraq. 11:10 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 128 ayes to 295 noes, Roll No. 552, the House rejected the Loretta Sanchez amendment to strike the section on the Global War on Terrorism. 11:25 PM
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October 17, 2003 |
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 156 ayes to 267 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 553, the House rejected the Kind amendment to reduce the dollar amounts otherwise provided in this chapter under the heading "Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund" by 50 percent. 11:45 AM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 213 ayes to 213 noes, Roll No. 554, the House rejected the Stupak amendment to increase the basic rate of pay to all military services by $265 million--the amount needed to provide a $1,500 bonus to each person serving in operations in Iraq or Afghanistan for FY 2004. 11:57 AM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 206 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 555, the House rejected the Reyes (TX) amendment to transfer $5 million from the Intelligence Community Management Account's general funding to its account for programs and scholarships to increase language proficiency and workforce diversity in the intelligence community. 12:05 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 156 ayes to 271 noes, Roll No. 556, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to provide $300 million for use by Afghan women's programs, including $10 million for the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and $24 million for the Ministry of Women's Affairs. 12:12 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 248 ayes to 179 noes, Roll No. 557, the House agreed to the Sherman amendment requiring that normal competitive bidding procedures are followed in procurement under the funds appropriated for Iraq's oil infrastructure. 12:25 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 193 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 558, the House rejected the Weiner amendment to prohibit any funds in the bill from being used for Ex-Im Bank programs or other loans for Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia or Syria. 12:33 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 221 yeas to 199 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 559, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 401, the rule, providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3289). 1:45 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 221 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 560, the House agreed to H.Res. 401, the rule, providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3289). 1:55 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 561, the House rejected the Kilpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to add a new section to the bill which provides that 50% of the funds in the bill for Iraq Relief and Reconstruction must be packaged in the form of a loan. 2:30 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 303 yeas to 125 nays, Roll No. 562, the House passed H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:36 PM
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October 20, 2003 |
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The Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933: By a Yea and Nay vote of 382 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 563, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 356, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 356 Summary] [H.Res. 356 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:57 PM
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The 25th Anniversary of Pope John Paul II's Ascension To The Papacy: By a Yea and Nay vote of 382 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 564, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 400, honoring the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's ascension to the papacy. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 400 Summary] [H.Res. 400 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:05 PM
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The Definition of Qualifying State Under The Social Security Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 382 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 565, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3288, to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make technical corrections with respect to the definition of qualifying State. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3288 Summary] [H.R. 3288 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:22 PM
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October 21, 2003 |
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 73, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes [extends funding through November 7, 2003]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 73 Summary] [H.J.Res. 73 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 219 yeas to 189 nays, Roll No. 566, the House agreed to H.Res. 407, the rule, providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 73). 11:15 AM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 277 yeas to 139 nays, Roll No. 567, the House agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions of the Senate bill regarding medical screening for members of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces; transitional health care and benefits for 180 days from separation for members of the Armed Forces; the provision that $10 billion of the amounts provided for the reconstruction of Iraq be in the form of loans, subject to certain conditions; and the provision of $1.3 billion to the Veterans Health Administration for medical care for Veterans. 1:53 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 397 yeas to 19 nays, Roll No. 568, the House passed H.J.Res. 73, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes [extends funding through November 7, 2003]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 73 Summary] [H.J.Res. 73 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:00 PM
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October 28, 2003 |
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Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2115 Summary] [H.R. 2115 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 240] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 264] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 225] Agreed To: ... By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 569, the House agreed to H.Res. 377, the rule, providing for recommittal of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) 7:25 PM
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Employment Eligibility Verification Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 231 yeas to 170 nays, Roll No. 570, 2/3 of those present NOT having voted in the affirmative, the House FAILED to agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2359, to extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2359 Summary] [H.R. 2359 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:35 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 346 yeas to 59 nays, Roll No. 571, the House agreed to the Markey motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to insist on House provisions related to nuclear safety and Homeland security). 7:45 PM
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Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003 [Child Tax Credit]: The House resumed consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes [To expand the Child Tax Credit]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1308 Summary] [H.R. 1308 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 208 nays, Roll No. 572, the House rejected the Woolsey motion to instruct conferees. 7:50 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 194 yeas to 209 nays, Roll No. 573, the House rejected the Brown (OH) motion to instruct conferees to reject the House passed "premium support" provision. 8:07 PM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: The House began consideration of H.J.Res. 75, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes [extends funding through November 7, 2003]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 75 Summary] [H.J.Res. 75 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 311 yeas to 112 nays, Roll No. 574, the House agreed to H.Res. 417, the rule, providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 75). 12:28 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004-Conference Report: The House began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 289 yeas to 136 nays, Roll No. 575, the House agreed to H.Res. 418, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2691). 12:35 PM
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Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 417 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 576, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1720, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, establishing, and updating patient care facilities at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1720 Summary] [H.R. 1720 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 210] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:22 PM
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National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003: By a Yea and Nay vote of 412 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 577, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1516, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1516 Summary] [H.R. 1516 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 199] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:31 PM
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Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 413 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 578, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3365, to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the death gratuity payable with respect to deceased members of the Armed Forces and to exclude such gratuity from gross income. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3365 Summary] [H.R. 3365 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:40 PM
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China's International Trade Agreements: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 579, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 414, to encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 414 Summary] [H.Res. 414 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:47 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 86 yeas to 317 nays, Roll No. 580, the House rejected the McGovern (D-MA) motion to adjourn. 10:55 AM
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 345 yeas to 58 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 581, the House approved the Journal of Wednesday October 29, 2003. 11:00 AM
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Operation Restore Hope-Somalia: By a Yea and Nay vote of 402 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 582, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 291, expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment of the members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 1993. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 291 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 291 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:11 AM
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2004: By a Yea and Nay vote of 406 yeas to 13 nays, Roll No. 583, the House passed H.J.Res. 75, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes [extends funding through November 7, 2003]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 75 Summary] [H.J.Res. 75 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:15 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 76 ayes to 328 noes, Roll No. 584, the House rejected the Berry (D-AR) motion to adjourn. 12:35 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 68 yeas to 346 nays, Roll No. 585, the House rejected the McGovern (D-MA) motion to adjourn. 3:25 PM
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Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act-Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2115 Summary] [H.R. 2115 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 240] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 264] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 225] Agreed To: ... By a recorded vote of 222 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 586, the House agreed to order the previous question (ending debate) on H.Res. 422, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) 3:54 PM
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Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act-Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2115 Summary] [H.R. 2115 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 240] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 264] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 225] Agreed To: ...By a recorded vote of 220 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 587, the House agreed to H.Res. 422, the rule, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) 4:00 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a recorded vote of 54 ayes to 360 noes, Roll No. 588, the House rejected the Hastings (D-FL) motion to adjourn. 4:15 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 55 yeas to 360 nays, Roll No. 589, the House rejected the Oberstar (D-MN) motion to adjourn. 5:17 PM
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Motion To Adjourn: By a Yea and Nay vote of 59 yeas to 343 nays, Roll No. 590, the House rejected the Oberstar (D-MN) motion to adjourn. 5:47 PM
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Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act-Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2115 Summary] [H.R. 2115 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 240] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 264] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 225] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 197 yeas to 219 nays, Roll No. 591, the House rejected the Oberstar (D-MN) motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee. 6:45 PM
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Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act-Conference Report: By a recorded vote of 211 ayes to 207 noes, Roll No. 592, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2115 Summary] [H.R. 2115 Legislative Status] [Conference Report 240] [Congressional Record Debate] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 264] [2003 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 225] 6:55 PM
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Anti-Semitic Sentiments of The Prime Minister of Malaysia: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 593, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 409, repudiating the recent anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the outgoing prime minister of Malaysia, which makes peace in the Middle East and around the world more elusive. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1720 Summary] [H.R. 1720 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 210] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:05 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004-Conference Report: The House resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 190 yeas to 229 nays, Roll No. 594, the House rejected the Hinchey motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee. 8:30 PM
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Department of the Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 595, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2691 making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2691 Summary] [H.R. 2691 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:39 PM
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Welcoming The President of Taiwan: By a Yea and Nay vote of 416 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 596, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 302, expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on October 31, 2003. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1720 Summary] [H.R. 1720 Legislative Status] [Committee Report 210] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:45 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004: The House continued consideration of H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 217 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 597, the House agreed to H.Res. 421, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of resolutions (rules) reported from the Committee on Rules regarding H.R. 3289. 9:38 PM
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Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 6 Summary] [H.R. 6 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 70] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 182 yeas to 232 nays, Roll No. 598, the House rejected the E.B. Johnson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 regarding ozone non-attainment. 9:45 PM
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Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1 Summary] [H.R. 1 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 195 yeas to 217 nays, Roll No. 599, the House rejected the Davis (FL) motion to instruct conferees to reject the House passed "premium support" provision. 9:54 PM
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004-Conference Report: The House continued consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 198 yeas to 221 nays, Roll No. 600, the House rejected the Obey motion to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. 12:08 AM Friday October 31, 2003
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 298 yeas to 121 nays, Roll No. 601, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3289, emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3289 Summary] [H.R. 3289 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 312] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:13 AM Friday October 31, 2003
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