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April 1, 2004 |
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Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2003 [Welfare Reform
Re-Authorization]:: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 4, to reauthorize and improve the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, improve access to quality child care, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4 Summary] [H.R. 4 Legislative Status] [House Committee Report 9] [H.R. 4 Related House Committee Documents] [2004 Presidential Position on H.R. 4] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 30] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 65), 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 committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 12:44 PM
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April 7, 2004 |
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Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004: [Medical Liability]: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2207, to improve women's access to health care services, and the access of all individuals to emergency and trauma care services, by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of such services. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2207 Summary] [S. 2207 Legislative Status] [Related Bill: S. 2061] [2004 Presidential Position on S. 2061] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 15] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 48 nays, (Vote No. 66), 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 motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2207. 2:44 PM
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Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act: The Senate resumed consideration of S. 1637, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to comply with the World Trade Organization rulings on the FSC/ETI benefit in a manner that preserves jobs and production activities in the United States, to reform and simplify the international taxation rules of the United States, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1637 Summary] [S. 1637 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-192] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 67), 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 motion to Recommit S. 1637 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions. [Graham (SC) later changed his vote to "Yea". All totals have been changed accordingly.] 3:15 PM
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April 8, 2004 |
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Pension Funding Equity Act of 2003-Conference Report: By a vote of 78 yeas to 19 nays, (Vote No. 68), the Senate adopted the conference report to accompany 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] [Conference Report 457] [2003 C.O.P. House Vote No. 535] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 117] [2004 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 5] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:21 PM
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April 22, 2004 |
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Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004 [FAIR Act]: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2290, to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2290 Summary] [S. 2290 Legislative Status] [2004 Presidential Position on S. 2290] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 69), 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 motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2290. 12:35 PM
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Crime Victims' Rights Act: By a vote of 96 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 70), the Senate passed S. 2329, to protect crime victims' rights. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2329 Summary] [S. 2329 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:06 PM
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April 26, 2004 |
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the
Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 74 yeas to 11 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 having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 150. 6:10 PM
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April 27, 2004 |
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the
Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 64 yeas to 32 nays, (Vote No. 72), the Senate agreed to Table the Hutchison Amendment No. 3049 to the McCain Substitute Amendment No. 3048. 4:21 PM
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April 29, 2004 |
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate continued consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 40 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 73), 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 Daschle Amendment No. 3050, to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's energy independence. [Lautenberg later changed his vote to "Nay". All totals have been changed accordingly.] 12:37 PM
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate continued consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 55 yeas to 43 nays, (Vote No. 74), 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 Domenici Amendment No. 3051, to enhance energy conservation and research and development and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people. 1:05 PM
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate continued consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 64 yeas to 34 nays, (Vote No. 75), 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 McCain Amendment No. 3048, in the nature of a substitute. 1:28 PM
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: The Senate continued consideration of S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 59 yeas to 37 nays, (Vote No. 76), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Feinstein Amendment No. 3052, to extend a grandfather clause on DSL taxes to 4 years rather than the current 2 years. 6:02 PM
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Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act of 2003: By a vote of 93 yeas to 3 nays, (Vote No. 77), the Senate passed S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 150 Summary] [S. 150 Legislative Status] [2003 Presidential Position on S. 150] [Report No. 108-155] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:24 PM
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