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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 40 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 60), the Senate FAILED to agreed to TABLE the Reid Modified Amendment No. 3081 [to the Feinstein Modified Amendment No. 2989 (to the Daschle/Bingaman Further Modified Amendment No. 2917, in the nature of a substitute to the bill), to provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets {derivatives} and metals trading markets], in the nature of a substitute (to delete metals trading from the Feinstein amendment). 4:17 PM
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April 10, 2002 |
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 61), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the Feinstein Modified Amendment No. 2989 to provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets {derivatives} and metals trading markets. Subsequently, Senator Feinstein withdrew her amendment. 10:15 AM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 32 yeas to 67 nays, (Vote No. 62), the Senate rejected the Craig Amendment No. 3047 to strike the bill's electricity title with the exception of its reliability and the Federal Trade Commission related consumer protection provisions. 2:33 PM
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April 11, 2002 |
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Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001: The Senate resumed consideration of S. 565, to establish the Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures to study and make recommendations regarding election technology, voting, and election administration, to establish a grant program under which the Office of Justice Programs and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice shall provide assistance to States and localities in improving election technology and the administration of Federal elections, to require States to meet uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements for the 2004 Federal elections, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 56 yeas to 43 nays, (Vote No. 63), the Senate agreed to the Roberts/McConnell Amendment No. 2907, to eliminate the administrative procedures of requiring election officials to notify (provisional) voters by mail whether or not their individual vote was counted. 12:33 PM
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Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001: The Senate resumed consideration of S. 565, to establish the Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures to study and make recommendations regarding election technology, voting, and election administration, to establish a grant program under which the Office of Justice Programs and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice shall provide assistance to States and localities in improving election technology and the administration of Federal elections, to require States to meet uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements for the 2004 Federal elections, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 64), the Senate rejected the Clinton Amendment No. 3108, to establish a residual ballot performance benchmark. 12:55 PM
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Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001: By a vote of 99 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 65), the Senate passed S. 565, to establish the Commission on Voting Rights and Procedures to study and make recommendations regarding election technology, voting, and election administration, to establish a grant program under which the Office of Justice Programs and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice shall provide assistance to States and localities in improving election technology and the administration of Federal elections, to require States to meet uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements for the 2004 Federal elections, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:14 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 69 yeas to 30 nays, (Vote No. 66), the Senate agreed to the Modified Durbin Amendment No. 3094, to establish a Consumer Energy Commission to assess and provide recommendations regarding energy price spikes from the perspective of consumers. 4:16 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 61 yeas to 36 nays, (Vote No. 67), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Feinstein Amendment No. 3114, to give the EPA 30 days to respond to a request for an emergency waiver from a state regarding renewable fuels. 5:02 PM
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April 15, 2002 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 68 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Terrence L. O'Brian, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, vice Wade Brorby, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:12 PM
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April 17, 2002 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 69 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Lance M. Africk, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, vice Edith Brown Clement, elevated. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:33 AM
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April 18, 2002 |
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 36 yeas to 64 nays, (Vote No. 70), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the Stevens Amendment No. 3133 [regarding ANWR] (to the Murkowski/Breaux/Stevens Amendment No. 3132, [to open ANWR] to create jobs for Americans, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, to strengthen the economic self determination of the Inupiat Eskimos and to promote national security.), to create jobs for Americans, to strengthen the United States steel industry, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, and to promote national security. Subsequently, Stevens withdrew the amendment. 12:20 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 71), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the Murkowski/Breaux/Stevens Amendment No. 3132, [to open ANWR] to create jobs for Americans, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, to strengthen the economic self determination of the Inupiat Eskimos and to promote national security. 12:40 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 88 yeas to 10 nays, (Vote No. 72), the Senate agreed to the Murkowski Amendment No. 3159, to end imports of Iraqi oil until Iraq complies with certain conditions regarding suicide bombings and weapons inspections. 5:25 PM
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Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2001 [U.S. Border Security]: The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3525, to enhance the border security of the United States and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3525 Summary] [H.R. 3525 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 73), the Senate agreed to the Byrd Amendment No. 3161, to provide monitoring of student visas and regulation of institutions accepting international students. 7:32 PM
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Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2001 [U.S. Border Security]: The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3525, to enhance the border security of the United States and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3525 Summary] [H.R. 3525 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 74), the Senate agreed to the Byrd Amendment No. 3162, to provide improved reporting of passport thefts between Visa-Waiver countries. 7:46 PM
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Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2001 [U.S. Border Security]: By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 75), the Senate passed H.R. 3525, to enhance the border security of the United States and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3525 Summary] [H.R. 3525 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:00 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 94 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 76 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Legrome D. Davis, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Edmund V. Ludwig, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:21 PM
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April 23, 2002 |
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 86 yeas to 13 nays, (Vote No. 77), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the Daschle/Bingaman Further Modified Amendment No. 2917, in the nature of a substitute. 2:59 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 69 yeas to 30 nays, (Vote No. 78), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Schumer Amendment No. 3030, to strike the section establishing a renewable fuel content requirement for motor vehicle fuel [eliminate the ethanol mandate]. [After Vote No. 79, Chafee asked unanimous consent to change his vote on Vote No. 78 to "Yea". All results have been changed accordingly.] 6:25 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 79 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Jeffrey R. Howard, of New Hampshire, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, vice Norman H. Stahl, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:49 PM
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April 24, 2002 |
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 58 yeas to 39 nays, (Vote No. 80), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Cantwell Amendment No. 3234 to protect electricity consumers. 11:22 AM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 54 yeas to 43 nays, (Vote No. 81), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Bingaman Amendment No. 3316 [to the Nelson (NE) Amendment No. 3140, regarding re-licensing of hydroelectricity] to provide for a study of the re-licensing of hydroelectricity. 12:14 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 37 yeas to 60 nays, (Vote No. 82), the Senate FAILED to agreed to TABLE the Carper Amendment No. 3197 to provide regulations regarding electric cogeneration facilities. Subsequently, the amendment was adopted by voice vote. 1:30 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 38 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 83), the Senate FAILED to agreed to TABLE the Nickles Amendment No. 3256 to reduce the penalty on electric utilities for not meeting the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) from "3 cents" to "1.5 cents". Subsequently, the amendment was adopted by voice vote. 5:43 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 46 nays, (Vote No. 84), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Fitzgerald Amendment No. 3124 to modify the definitions of biomass and renewable energy to exclude municipal solid waste. 7:01 PM
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April 25, 2002 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 85 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Percy Anderson, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Kim McLane Wardlaw, elevated. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:09 AM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 86 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of John F. Walter, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice John G. Davies, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:30 AM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 57 yeas to 42 nays, (Vote No. 87), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Boxer Amendment No. 3139, to provide for equal liability treatment of vehicle fuels and fuel additives [no liability exclusion for ethanol producers]. 1:01 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 60 yeas to 39 nays, (Vote No. 88), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Feinstein Amendment No. 3225, to modify the provision relating to the renewable content of motor vehicle fuel to eliminate the required volume of renewable fuel for calendar year 2004 [delay ethanol requirement for one year]. [McConnell later received unanimous consent to change his vote to "Yea". All totals reflect the change.] 1:22 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 52 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 89), the Senate agreed to the Harkin Amendment No. 3195, to direct the Secretary of Energy to revise the seasonal energy efficiency ratio standard for central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps within 60 days. 3:51 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 57 yeas to 42 nays, (Vote No. 90), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Carper Amendment No. 3198, to decrease the United States dependence on imported oil by the year 2015. 4:13 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 91 yeas to 8 nays, (Vote No. 91), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Kyl Amendment No. 3333, to strike the bill's tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles. 4:32 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 73 yeas to 26 nays, (Vote No. 92), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Graham Amendment No. 3370, to strike the bill's tax incentives for oil and gas companies. 5:00 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: The Senate continued consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 70 yeas to 29 nays, (Vote No. 93), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Graham Amendment No. 3372, to delay the effective date of tax incentives until the Federal budget is balanced by increased revenues or decreased spending. 5:22 PM
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National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001 [Energy Security Policy]: By a vote of 88 yeas to 11 nays, (Vote No. 94), the Senate passed S. 517, (H.R. 4) to authorize funding the Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and for other purposes [to improve scientific and technical collaborations between the Department of Energy's national laboratories and institutions of higher education, technology-related business concerns, nonprofit institutions, and state, tribal and local government agencies]. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 565 Summary] [S. 565 Legislative Status] [Senate Reports: 107-30] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:56 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 95 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Joan E. Lancaster, of Minnesota, to be United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota, vice Paul A. Magnuson, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:13 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 96 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of William C. Griesbach, of Wisconsin, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, vice a new position created by Public Law 106-553, approved December 21, 2000. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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April 29, 2002 |
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Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 3009, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3009 Summary] [H.R. 3009 Legislative Status] [Related House Committee Documents] [House Reports: 107-290] [Senate Reports: 107-126] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 69 yeas to 21 nays, (Vote No. 97), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3009, the Andean Trade Promotion Act. 6:33 PM
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April 30, 2002 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 98 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael M. Baylson, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Robert F. Kelly, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:38 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 99 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Cynthia M. Rufe, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Norma Levy Shapiro, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:00 PM
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