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May 4, 2004 |
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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] Adopted: ...By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 78), the Senate agreed to the Gregg Amendment No. 3111 to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify provisions relating to overtime pay. 4:07 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] Adopted: ...By a vote of 52 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 79), the Senate agreed to the Harkin Amendment No. 3107, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify provisions relating to overtime pay. 4:27 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 54 yeas to 45 nays, (Vote No. 80), three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to waive the applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the Wyden Amendment No. 3109, to provide trade adjustment assistance for service workers. 6:00 PM
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May 5, 2004 |
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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 31 yeas to 68 nays, (Vote No. 81), the Senate rejected the Breaux Amendment No. 3117, regarding job creation and investment [to limit the amount of deferred foreign income that can be repatriated at a lower rate]. 3:15 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 22 yeas to 77 nays, (Vote No. 82), the Senate rejected the Graham (FL) Amendment No. 3112, regarding tax breaks for multinational companies [to strike the deduction relating to income attributable to United States production activities and the international tax provisions and allow a credit for manufacturing wages, and for other purposes]. 3:48 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 60 yeas to 39 nays, (Vote No. 83), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Dorgan Amendment No. 3110, to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property. 5:30 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] Adopted: ...By a vote of 76 yeas to 23 nays, (Vote No. 84), the Senate agreed to the Allard Amendment No. 3118, to provide for a brownfields demonstration program for qualified green building and sustainable design projects, and for other purposes. 5:55 PM
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May 6, 2004 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 95 yeas to 3 nays, (Vote No. 85 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of John D. Negroponte, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Iraq. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate]
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May 10, 2004 |
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Condemning Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners: By a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 86), the Senate passed S.Res. 356, condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urge a full and complete investigation to insure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Res. 356 Summary] [S.Res. 356 Legislative Status] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 150] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:07 PM
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May 11, 2004 |
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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] Adopted: ...By a vote of 90 yeas to 8 nays, (Vote No. 87), 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 bill. 12:34 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 59 yeas to 40 nays, (Vote No. 88), three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to waive the applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Cantwell/Voinovich Amendment No. 3114, to extend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002. 1:01 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 13 yeas to 85 nays, (Vote No. 89), the Senate rejected the McCain Amendment No. 3129, to remove the energy tax breaks from the bill. 3:43 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 23 yeas to 74 nays, (Vote No. 90), the Senate rejected the Hollings Amendment No. 3134, regarding domestic manufacturing tax breaks [to strike the international tax provisions that are unrelated to the FSC/ETI repeal and eliminate the phase-in of the deduction for qualified production activities income]. 5:25 PM
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Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act: By a vote of 92 yeas to 5 nays, (Vote No. 91), the Senate passed 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] 7:05 PM
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May 12, 2004 |
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2003: The Senate began consideration of S. 1248, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1248 Summary] [S. 1248 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-185] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 96 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 92), the Senate agreed to the Gregg Amendment No. 3145, regarding funding IDEA at the required Federal level. 2:13 PM
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2003: The Senate began consideration of S. 1248, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1248 Summary] [S. 1248 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-185] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 56 yeas to 41 nays, (Vote No. 93), three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to waive the applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Harkin Amendment No. 3144, regarding funding IDEA at the required Federal level. 2:38 PM
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May 13, 2004 |
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2003: By a vote of 95 yeas to 3 nays, (Vote No. 94), the Senate passed S. 1248/H.R. 1350, as amended, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 1248 Summary] [S. 1248 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-185] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:44 PM
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May 17, 2004 |
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005: The Senate began consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2400 Summary] [S. 2400 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-260] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 82 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 95), the Senate agreed to the Hutchison Amendment No. 3152, regarding disability benefits for cadets and midshipmen. 6:08 PM
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May 18, 2004 |
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Medals For Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 96), the Senate passed H.R. 3104, to provide for the establishment of separate campaign medals to be awarded to members of the uniformed services who participate in Operation Enduring Freedom and to members of the uniformed services who participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3104 Summary] [H.R. 3104 Legislative Status] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 102] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:14 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 97 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Marcia G. Cooke, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., deceased. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:03 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2400 Summary] [S. 2400 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-260] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 98), the Senate rejected the Lott Amendment No. 3158, regarding a delay of the next round of BRAC. 5:15 PM
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May 19, 2004 |
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Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 99), the Senate passed S. 15, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the payment of compensation for certain individuals with injuries resulting from the administration of smallpox countermeasures, to provide protections and countermeasures against chemical, radiological, or nuclear agents that may be used in a terrorist attack against the United States, and to improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 15 Summary] [S. 15 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:27 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2400 Summary] [S. 2400 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-260] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 37 yeas to 62 nays, (Vote No. 100), the Senate rejected the Kyl Amendment No. 3191, regarding excise tax on tobacco lawyer fees [limit tobacco lawyers fees]. [Later Crapo and Collins changed their votes to "NAY". All totals have been changed accordingly. 5:59 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2400 Summary] [S. 2400 Legislative Status] [Report No. 108-260] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 101), the Senate rejected the Lautenberg Amendment No. 3151, to clarify the application of Presidential action under the International Emergency Economic Powers [regarding U.S. firms doing business with states that sponsor terrorism]. 6:30 PM
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May 20, 2004 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 97 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 102 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Raymond W. Gruender, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice Pasco M. Bowman II, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:18 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 103 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Franklin S. Van Antwerpen, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Edward R. Becker, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:44 PM
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