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October 6, 2005 |
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Airport Improvement Project Grants: By a Yea and Nay vote of 420 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 509, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass S. 1786, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid under title 49, United States Code, for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1786 Summary] [S. 1786 Legislative Status] 7:11 PM
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 510, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 276, supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 276 Summary] [H.Res. 276 Legislative Status] 7:18 PM
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Hurricane Katrina Emergency Housing Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 418 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 511, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3894, to provide for waivers under certain housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in obtaining housing. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3894 Summary] [H.R. 3894 Legislative Status] 7:27 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006--Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 347 yeas to 70 nays, Roll No. 512, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2360, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2360 Summary] [H.R. 2360 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2360--House] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2360--Senate] [House Reports: 109-79; Senate Reports: 109-83; Conference Report: 109-241] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 180] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 189] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:44 PM
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Rural Housing Hurricane Relief Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 335 yeas to 81 nays, Roll No. 513, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3895, to amend title V of the Housing Act of 1949 to provide rural housing assistance to families affected by Hurricane Katrina. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3895 Summary] [H.R. 3895 Legislative Status] 8:54 PM
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Hurricane Katrina Emergency Relief CDBG Flexibility Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 514, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3896, to temporarily suspend, for communities affected by Hurricane Katrina, certain requirements under the community development block grant program. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3896 Summary] [H.R. 3896 Legislative Status] 9:02 PM
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October 7, 2005 |
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Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3893, to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3893 Summary] [H.R. 3893 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-244 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 216 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 515, the House agreed to H.Res. 481, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3893). 10:55 AM
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 348 yeas to 63 nays, Roll No. 516, the House approved the Journal of Thursday October 6, 2005. 11:05 AM
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Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3893, to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3893 Summary] [H.R. 3893 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-244 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 199 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 517, the House rejected the Stupak amendment in the nature of a substitute to give explicit authority to the FTC to define price gouging; to preserve the FTC's existing civil penalty authority and authorize new civil penalties of up to three times the amount of unjust profits gained by companies who engage in price gouging; and to increase our nation's refinery capacity by establishing a federal Strategic Refinery Reserve which would build upon the success of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by creating a natural extension of the SPR--a refinery reserve. 1:33 PM
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Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 3893, to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3893 Summary] [H.R. 3893 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-244 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 200 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 518, the House rejected the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the bill back to the House with an amendment that strikes section 402 and inserts a new section titled "Protecting Consumers from Energy Price Gouging." 1:58 PM
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Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 212 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 519, the House passed H.R. 3893, to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3893 Summary] [H.R. 3893 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-244 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:44 PM
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Honoring Simon Wiesenthal: By a Yea and Nay vote of 354 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 520, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Con.Res. 248, honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 248 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 248 Legislative Status] 2:55 PM
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October 17, 2005 |
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 317 yeas to 52 nays, (1 member voting "Present), Roll No. 521, the House approved the Journal of Friday October 7, 2005. 6:55 PM
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National Chemistry Week: By a Yea and Nay vote of 366 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 522, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 457, recognizing the importance and positive contributions of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 457 Summary] [H.Res. 457 Legislative Status] 7:05 PM
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: By a Yea and Nay vote of 354 yeas to 13 nays, Roll No. 523, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 491, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 491 Summary] [H.Res. 491 Legislative Status] 7:22 PM
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October 18, 2005 |
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 310 yeas to 114 nays, Roll No. 524, the House agreed to H.Res. 494, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 554). 5:55 PM
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Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 415 yeas to 9 nays, Roll No. 525, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1409, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1409 Summary] [H.R. 1409 Legislative Status] 6:05 PM
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Pakistan and India Earthquake: By a Yea and Nay vote of 423 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 526, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 492, mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on October 8, 2005, in Pakistan and India, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 492 Summary] [H.Res. 492 Legislative Status] 6:12 PM
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William F. Clinger, Jr. Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 422 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 527, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3549, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 West 3rd Avenue in Warren, Pennsylvania, as the "William F. Clinger, Jr. Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3549 Summary] [H.R. 3549 Legislative Status] 6:21 PM
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Willie Vaughn Post Office: By a Yea and Nay vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 528, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3853, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 208 South Main Street in Parkdale, Arkansas, as the Willie Vaughn Post Office. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3853 Summary] [H.R. 3853 Legislative Status] 6:28 PM
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October 19, 2005 |
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 67 ayes to 357 noes, Roll No. 529, the House rejected the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment to prohibit the food industry from initiating lawsuits against any person for damages or other relief due to injury or potential injury based on a person's consumption of a qualified food product and weight gain, obesity, or any health condition that is associated with a person's weight gain or obesity. 12:30 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 129 ayes to 298 noes, Roll No. 530, the House rejected the Filner amendment to exempt those who are age eight and under from the provisions of this Act as it relates to large chain outlets. 12:38 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 192 ayes to 234 noes, Roll No. 531, the House rejected the Scott (VA) amendment to exempt State law enforcement actions from the impact of the legislation to ensure that Attorneys General and State agencies can enforce State consumer protection laws concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices. 12:47 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 177 ayes to 247 noes, Roll No. 532, the House rejected the Waxman amendment to exempt lawsuits involving a dietary supplement relating to a person's weight gain, obesity or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. 12:55 PM
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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 306 yeas to 120 nays, Roll No. 533, the House passed H.R. 554, to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 554 Summary] [H.R. 554 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-130] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:15 PM
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October 20, 2005 |
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (Gun Liability): By a Yea and Nay vote of 283 yeas to 144 nays, Roll No. 534, the House passed S. 397, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 397 Summary] [S. 397 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on S. 397] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 219] 11:55 AM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The House resumed consideration of H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 238] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 241] Rejected: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 209 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 535, the House rejected the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees. The instructions seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede to the Senate on Section 785 of the Senate amendment and agree to a provision that restricts, within the scope of the conference, the availability of funds to reimburse administrative costs under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to a State agency based on the percentage of the costs (other than costs for issuance of benefits or nutrition education) obtained under contract. 12:06 PM
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October 25, 2005 |
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American Spirit Fraud Prevention Act: By a Yea and Nay vote of 399 yeas to 3 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. 3675, to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to increase civil penalties for violations involving unfair or deceptive acts or practices that exploit popular reaction to an emergency or major disaster, and to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties for such violations in actions brought under section 13 of that Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3675 Summary] [H.R. 3675 Legislative Status] 6:58 PM
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40th Anniversary of the White House Fellows Program: By a Yea and Nay vote of 401 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.Con.Res. 269, recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Con.Res. 269 Summary] [H.Con.Res. 269 Legislative Status] 7:12 PM
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Congressman James Grove Fulton Memorial Post Office Building: By a Yea and Nay vote of 396 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 538, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3256, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3038 West Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "Congressman James Grove Fulton Memorial Post Office Building". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3256 Summary] [H.R. 3256 Legislative Status] 7:30 PM
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October 26, 2005 |
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 220 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 539, the House agreed to H.Res. 509, the rule, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1461). 12:34 PM
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Journal Vote: By a Yea and Nay vote of 349 yeas to 62 nays, (2 members voting "Present), Roll No. 540, the House approved the Journal of Tuesday October 25, 2005. 12:45 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Recorded vote of 210 ayes to 205 noes, Roll No. 541, the House agreed to the Oxley amendment to expand the affordable housing role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; include new sections on new single-family and multi-family housing goals, duty to serve lower-income markets, and a new affordable housing fund with contributions from the enterprises. The amendment moves the effective date of the entire bill up from one year to six months following enactment, including the affordable housing fund. 2:59 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 36 ayes to 378 noes, Roll No. 542, the House rejected the Leach amendment to give the newly created regulator (FHFA) greater authority to impose capital strictures on GSEs. 3:08 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 73 ayes to 346 noes, Roll No. 543, the House rejected the Royce amendment to authorize the regulator to require one or both of the enterprises to dispose or acquire assets or liabilities if the regulator deems those assets or liabilities to be a potential systemic risk to the housing market, the capital markets, or the financial system. 4:33 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 47 ayes to 371 noes, Roll No. 544, the House rejected the Paul amendment to eliminate the ability of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to borrow from the Treasury. 4:42 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 57 ayes to 358 noes, Roll No. 545, the House rejected the Garrett (NJ) amendment to strike the language in the bill that raises the Conforming Loan Limit. 4:50 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: The House began consideration of H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 200 ayes to 220 noes, Roll No. 546, the House rejected the Frank (MA) motion to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. Instructions seek to add the following amendments: In the matter proposed to be inserted by section 128(a) of the bill, in section 1337(e)(2)(A) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, strike "as its primary purpose" and insert "among its primary purposes". In the matter proposed to be inserted by section 128(a) of the bill, in section 1337(e)(2)(C)(i) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, strike "except that" and all that follows through "period" and insert the following: "except that such term shall not include any voter registration or get-out-the-vote activity conducted on a non-partisan basis;". 5:25 PM
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Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 331 ayes to 90 noes, Roll No. 547, the House passed H.R. 1461, to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1461 Summary] [H.R. 1461 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-171 Part 1] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:37 PM
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October 27, 2005 |
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BRAC Recommendations: By a Recorded vote of 85 ayes to 324 noes, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 548, the House FAILED to pass H.J.Res. 65, disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 65 Summary] [H.J.Res. 65 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-243] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:12 PM
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Hurricane Katrina Financial Services Relief Act of 2005: By a Yea and Nay vote of 411 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 549, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3945, to facilitate recovery from the effects of Hurricane Katrina by providing greater flexibility for, and temporary waivers of certain requirements and fees imposed on, depository institutions and Federal regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3256 Summary] [H.R. 3256 Legislative Status] 1:20 PM
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Vice-President of the 60th United Nations General Assembly: By a Yea and Nay vote of 407 yeas to 0 nays, Roll No. 550, 2/3 of those present having voted in the affirmative, the House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.Res. 368, congratulating the State of Israel on the election of Ambassador Dan Gillerman as Vice-President of the 60th United Nations General Assembly. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 368 Summary] [H.Res. 368 Legislative Status] 1:29 PM
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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005: House began consideration of H.R. 420, to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 420 Summary] [H.R. 420 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-123] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 420] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 184 ayes to 226 noes, Roll No. 551, the House rejected the Schiff amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to provide strong "three strikes and you're out" mandatory sanctions for attorneys who file frivolous lawsuits or engage in frivolous conduct during discovery. Enhances sanctions for document destruction, ensures that corporations can be sued in the U.S., cracks down on parties attempting to re-litigate the same issue on consecutive occasions, bans the concealment of unlawful conduct, and protects civil rights claims. 3:38 PM
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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005: House began consideration of H.R. 420, to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 420 Summary] [H.R. 420 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-123] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 420] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a Recorded vote of 196 ayes to 217 noes, Roll No. 552, the House rejected the Barrow motion to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. Instructions seek to add a new section to the end of the bill titled, "Not Applicable to Claims Against Disaster Profiteering Businesses.". 3:38 PM
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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005: By a Recorded vote of 228 ayes to 184 noes, Roll No. 553, the House passed H.R. 420, to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 420 Summary] [H.R. 420 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-123] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 420] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:17 PM
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Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006: House resumed consideration of H.R. 3057, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3057 Summary] [H.R. 3057 Legislative Status] [H. Rept. 109-152] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3057] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3057--Senate] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 335] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 197] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a Yea and Nay vote of 259 yeas to 147 nays, Roll No. 554, the House agreed to the Lowey motion to instruct conferees. Instructions seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions of the Senate bill providing a total of $2,971,000,000 to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, including a total of $500,000,000 for a US contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria. 4:28 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006-Conference Report: By a Yea and Nay vote of 318 yeas to 63 nays, Roll No. 555, the House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 2744 Summary] [H.R. 2744 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2744] [House Reports: 109-102] [Senate Reports: 109-92] [Conference Report: 109-255] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 238] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 241] 11:36 AM
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Threats Against Israel: By a Yea and Nay vote of 383 yeas to 0 nays, (1 member voting "Present"), Roll No. 556, the House passed H.Res. 523, condemning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinefad's threats against Israel. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.Res. 523 Summary] [H.Res. 523 Legislative Status] 11:46 AM
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