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September 6, 2005 |
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Condolences To The Victims of Hurricane Katrina: By a vote of 94 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 221), the Senate passed S.Res. 233, expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resilience of the people of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery efforts. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Res. 233 Summary] [S.Res. 233 Legislative Status] 6:26 PM
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September 7, 2005 |
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Death of the Chief Justice: By a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 222), the Senate passed S.Res. 234, relative to the death of William H Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Res. 234 Summary] [S.Res. 234 Legislative Status] 12:48 PM
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September 8, 2005 |
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Further Emergency Supplemental Appropriations--Hurricane Katrina: By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 223), the Senate passed H.R. 3673, making further emergency supplemental appropriations to meet immediate needs arising from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3673 Summary] [H.R. 3673 Legislative Status] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 460] 7:31 PM
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Sept. 12, 2005 |
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Rule For Reducing Mercury Emissions: The Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.J.Res. 20, a joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act [a resolution that would overturn the administration's program for reducing mercury emissions from power plants]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 20 Summary] [S.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 20] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 224), the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution. 7:24 PM
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September 13, 2005 |
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Rule For Reducing Mercury Emissions: By a vote of 47 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 225), the Senate FAILED to pass S.J.Res. 20, a joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act [a resolution that would overturn the administration's program for reducing mercury emissions from power plants]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 20 Summary] [S.J.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 20] [Congressional Record Debate] 1:20 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 41 yeas to 56 nays, (Vote No. 226), 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 Biden Amendment No. 1661, to provide $2.1 billion to the COPS program in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. 5:15 PM
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September 14, 2005 |
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 40 yeas to 58 nays, (Vote No. 227), 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 Stabenow Modified Amendment No. 1687, to provide funding for interoperable communications equipment grants. 11:34 AM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 228), two-thirds (67) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to suspend the rules with respect to the Dorgan Amendment No. 1670, to establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. 1:05 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 229), two-thirds (67) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to suspend the rules with respect to the Clinton Amendment No. 1660, to establish a congressional commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region of the United States especially in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other areas impacted in the aftermath and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future. 1:33 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 68 yeas to 29 nays, (Vote No. 230), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Coburn Amendment No. 1648, to eliminate the funding for the Advanced Technology Program and increase the funding available for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, community oriented policing services, and State and local law enforcement assistance. 5:15 PM
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September 15, 2005 |
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 231), the Senate agreed to the Grassley Amendment No. 1713, as modified, to ensure that "None of the funds appropriated...may be used in a manner that is inconsistent with the principle negotiating objective of the United States with respect to trade remedy laws to preserve the ability of the United States to enforce vigorously its trade laws". 12:15 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 60 nays, (Vote No. 232), the Senate rejected the Dorgan Amendment No. 1665, to prohibit weakening any law that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices. 12:45 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 233), the Senate agreed to the Snowe Amendment No. 1717, to strengthen the loan, procurement assistance, and management education programs of the Small Business Administration in order to help small businesses and home owners hurt by Hurricane Katrina meet their existing obligations, finance their businesses, and maintain and create jobs, thereby providing stability to the national economy. 3:14 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 234), two-thirds (67) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to a motion to suspend the rules with respect to the Lieberman Amendment No. 1678, to provide financial relief for individuals and entities affected by Hurricane Katrina. 3:55 PM
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Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: By a vote of 91 yeas to 4 nays, (Vote No. 235), the Senate passed H.R. 2862, making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, 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. 2862 Summary] [H.R. 2862 Legislative Status] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2862] [H. Rept. 109-118] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:30 PM
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September 20, 2005 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued 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] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 72 yeas to 26 nays, (Vote No. 236), the Senate agreed to the Nelson (NE) Amendment No. 1732 to prohibit the use of funds for developing a final rule with respect to the importation of beef from Japan. 12:09 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued 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] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 68 yeas to 29 nays, (Vote No. 237), the Senate agreed to the Ensign Amendment No. 1753 to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay salaries and expenses of personnel to inspect horses under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or under the guidelines issued under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. 5:26 PM
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September 21, 2005 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued 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] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 55 yeas to 39 nays, (Vote No. 238), the Senate agreed to the Coburn Amendment No. 1775, regarding Earmarks in Conference Reports. 7:35 PM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued 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] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 66 yeas to 29 nays, (Vote No. 239), the Senate agreed to the Bingaman Amendment No. 1797, to increase funding for Nutrition Education Program by $10 million. 7:58 PM
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September 22, 2005 |
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate continued 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] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 240), the Senate rejected the Dayton Modified Amendment No. 1844, to condition the use of funds for carrying out a provision relating to prevented planting payments, with an offset. 10:07 AM
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006: By a vote of 97 yeas to 2 nays, (Vote No. 241), the Senate passed 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] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:27 AM
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Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006: The Senate began consideration of H.R. 2528, making appropriations for military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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. 2528 Summary] [H.R. 2528 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-95] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2528] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 242), the Senate rejected the Akaka Amendment No. 1852, to provide an additional $10,000,000 for the Readjustment Counseling Service, with a corresponding offset from the HealtheVet account. 3:47 PM
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Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 243), the Senate passed H.R. 2528, making appropriations for military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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. 2528 Summary] [H.R. 2528 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 109-95] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 2528] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:10 PM
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September 26, 2005 |
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Customs Procedures Treaty: By a vote of 87 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 244 EX), two-thirds of those Senators present, a quorum being present, having voted in the affirmative, the Senate adopted the Resolution of Ratification with respect to Treaty Document 108-6, "Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures". [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Treaty Document 108-6 Text] [Treaty Document 108-6 PDF] [Senate Executive Report 109-2] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:13 PM
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September 29, 2005 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 78 yeas to 22 nays, (Vote No. 245 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States, vice William H. Rehnquist, deceased. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:44 AM
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September 30, 2005 |
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Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2006: The Senate began consideration of H.J.Res. 68, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes [extends funding through November 18, 2005]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 68 Summary] [H.J.Res. 68 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 246), the Senate rejected the Harkin Amendment No. 1921, regarding Community Service Block Grants (CSBGs). 10:49 AM
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