Legislation Details
'Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. '
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State: Federal
Chamber: House
Bill Number: H.R. 2847
Sponsor: Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-WV)
Last Sponsor Date: Jun. 12, 2009
Official Title as Introduced: 'Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. '
Summary Sponsors Activity Amendments Committees
This summary has been edited for length Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2010 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, including for grants for public telecommunications facilities, planning and construction; (8) the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); (9) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), including amounts for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Technology Innovation Program, and the construction of new research facilities; (10) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for operations, research, and procurement, and acquisition and construction of capital assets; (11) restoration of Pacific salmon populations (12) the Coastal Zone Management Fund; (13) the fisheries finance program account; and (14) departmental management, including for the Office of Inspector General and for the renovation and modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building. Title II: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) for FY2010 for: (1) general administration, including for information sharing technology, the Integrated Wireless Network supporting law enforcement communications, administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, the Federal Detention Trustee, and the Office of Inspector General; (2) the United States Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, for antitrust enforcement, the Offices of the United States Attorneys, the United States Trustee Program, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, fees and expenses of witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and the Assets Forfeiture Fund; (4) the United States Marshals Service, including for courthouse security equipment and construction of prisoner holding areas; (5) the National Security Division; (6) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (7) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (8) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (9) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); (10) the federal prison system, including for the construction of new buildings and facilities, and the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated (subject to certain limitations on administrative expenses); (11) the Office on Violence Against Women, for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs; and (12) the Office of Justice Programs, including state and local law enforcement assistance, the Weed and Seed Program Fund, juvenile justice programs, public safety officers benefits, and community-oriented policing services. Title III: Science - Science Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for science, aeronautics, exploration, space operations, and aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities, for construction, and for the Office of Inspector General; and (3) the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research, equipment and facilities construction, science and engineering education and human resources programs, the Office of the National Science Board, and the Office of Inspector General. Title IV: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) the Commission on Civil Rights; (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); (3) the International Trade Co ...
Sponsor/Co-sponsor(s) 1
Jun. 12, 2009 Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-WV)
Jun. 12, 2009 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
Jun. 12, 2009 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-149, by Mr. Mollohan.
Jun. 15, 2009 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 544 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisio
Jun. 16, 2009 Rule H. Res. 544 passed House.
Jun. 16, 2009 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 544.
Jun. 16, 2009 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Altmire to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun. 16, 2009 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 544 and Rule XVIII.
Jun. 16, 2009 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule
Jun. 16, 2009 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2847.
Jun. 16, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 544, debate on amendments offered in the Committee of the Whole will proceed under the five-minute rule.
Jun. 16, 2009 H.AMDT.211 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Mollohan. An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program to a level of $100,000,000.
Jun. 16, 2009 H.AMDT.211 On agreeing to the Mollohan amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun. 16, 2009 H.AMDT.212 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Schock. An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the appropriation to the International Trade Administration by $500,000 and to decrease the appropriation for the Bureau of the Census by $500,000.
Jun. 16, 2009 H.AMDT.212 On agreeing to the Schock amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun. 16, 2009 Mr. Mollohan moved that the Committee rise.
Jun. 16, 2009 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
Jun. 16, 2009 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by recorded vote: 179 - 124 (Roll no. 350).
Jun. 17, 2009 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 552 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that no further amendments shall be in order except: (1) amendments numbered 3,6,19,22,25,31,35,41,59,60,62,63 71,93,96,97,98,100,102,111,114, and 118 printed in the Congressional Record of June 15, 2009.
Jun. 17, 2009 Rule H. Res. 552 passed House.
Jun. 17, 2009 Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 17, 2009 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bordallo #19 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.213 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Bordallo. An amendment numbered 19 printed in the congressional Record to increase appropriations for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities by $500,000 and decrease appropriations for the Department of Commerce salaries and expenses by $500,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bordallo #19 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wolf demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore of Wisconsin #3 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.214 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Moore (WI). An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease appropriations for Departmental Management by $4 million and increase appropriations for the Office on Violence Against Women by $4 million.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore of Wisconsin #3 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell #41 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.215 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Boswell. An amendment numbered 41 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $2,500,000 from the "Department of Justice- General Administration- Salaries and Expenses" to the "National Criminal History Improvement Program -State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.".
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boswell #41 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roe (TN) #25 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.216 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Roe (TN). An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease appropriations for the Federal Prison system by $97,400,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe (TN) #25 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler (NY) #31 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.217 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Nadler (NY). An amendment numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $5 million by transfer from the Office of Justice programs to the Community Oriented Policing Services.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler (NY) #31 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E. B. Johnson (TX) #35 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.218 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B.. An amendment numbered 35 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a provision for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E. B. Johnson (TX) #35 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.213 On agreeing to the Bordallo amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 14 (Roll no. 353).
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.214 On agreeing to the Moore (WI) amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 4 (Roll no. 354).
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.215 On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 2 (Roll no. 355).
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #6 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.219 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Hensarling. An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to strike appropriations for the Legal Services Corporation.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #6 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollohan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) #118 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.220 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Lewis (CA). An amendment numbered 118 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement Executive Order 13492, issued January 22, 2009, titled "Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities".
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lewis (CA) #118 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lewis (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiahrt #69 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.221 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Tiahrt. An amendment numbered 69 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the salaries or expenses of personnel who obligate, funds made available under the following headings in title II of division A of Public Law 111-5: (1) "Economic Development Administration - Economic Development Assistance Programs". (2) "National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Program". (3) "Nation
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tiahrt (CA) #69 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tiarht demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.222 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Cuellar. An amendment numbered 102 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to purchase light bulbs unless the bulbs have "Energy Star.".
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar #102 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cuellar #102 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) #96 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.223 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Price (GA). An amendment numbered 96 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the appropriations made to the Department of Justice General Administration salaries and expenses by $100,000,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) #96 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hodes #98 amendment
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.224 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Hodes. An amendment numbered 98 printed in the Congressional Record to direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to instruct any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government receiving appropriations under this Act to track undisbursed balance in expired grant accounts and include a detailed annual performance plan.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.225 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Nunes. An amendment numbered 63 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the biological opinion entitled "Biological Opinion and conference Opinion on the Long-Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project", issued by the National Marine fisheries Service and dated June 4, 2009.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hodes #98 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunes #63 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nunes #63 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.226 Amendment (A016) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. An amendment numbered 111 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease by 5% funds that are not required to be appropriated or otherwise made available by a provision of law.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn #111 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn #111 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burton #71 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.227 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Burton (IN). An amendment numbered 71 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to relocate the Office of the Census or employees from the Department of Commerce to the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of the President.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burton #71 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price #97 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.228 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Price (GA). An amendment numbered 97 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the funds appropriated in the Act by $644,150,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) #97 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment #100.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.229 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Jordan (OH). An amendment numbered 100 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the appropriation in the bill by $12,511,000,000 across-the board.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan #100 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert #114 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.230 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Reichert. An amendment numbered 114 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the appropriation for Violence Against Women by $2.5 million.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reichert #114 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.231 Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). An amendment numbered 59 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for establishment or implementation of a National Climate Service.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) #59 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) #60 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.232 Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). An amendment numbered 60 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill for application of the statistical method known as sampling when carrying out the 2010 decennial census.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.232 By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #79 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.233 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Hensarling. An amendment numbered 79 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill by the Art Center of the Grand Prairie, Stuttgart, AR, for the Grand Prairie Arts Initiative.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #79 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #76 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.234 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Hensarling. Amendment numbered 76 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill for the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Augusta, ME, for Maine Lobster Research and Inshore Trawl Survey.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #76 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #105 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.235 Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Campbell. An amendment numbered 105 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill for the Training the Next Generation of Weather Forecasters project of San Jose State University, San Jose, California.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #105 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #104 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.236 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Campbell. An amendment numbered 104 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill for the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Jamaica, NY, for the Jamaica Export Center.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #104 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #107 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.237 Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Campbell. An amendment numbered 107 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for the Summer Flounder and Black Sea Initiative project of the Partnership for the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Jun. 17, 2009 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
Jun. 17, 2009 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun. 17, 2009 Mr. Mollohan moved that the Committee rise.
Jun. 17, 2009 Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 17, 2009 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.238 Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment numbered 87 in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for operations of the National Drug Intelligence Center and decrease appropriations for the Department of Justice general administration by $44,023,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #107 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #87 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #86 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.239 Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment numbered 86 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the Innovative Science Learning Center of Science South, Florence, South Carolina, and decrease the appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cross agency support by $500,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #87 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #86 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #85 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.240 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment numbered 85 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use for the Drew University Environmental Science Initiative of Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, and decrease the appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cross agency support by $1 million.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #91 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.241 Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment numbered 91 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use for the Science Education Through Exploration project of the JASON Project, Ashburn, Virginia, and decrease the appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities by $4 million.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #85 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #91 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #84 amendment.
Jun. 17, 2009 H.AMDT.242 Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment numbered 84 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Institute for Seafood Studies project of the Nicholls State University Department of Biological Sciences, Thibodaux, Louisiana, and decrease the appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities by $325,000.
Jun. 17, 2009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #84 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jun. 17, 2009 Mr. Mollohan moved that the committee rise.
Jun. 17, 2009 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun. 17, 2009 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
Jun. 18, 2009 Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 18, 2009 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun. 18, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.216 On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 283 (Roll no. 356).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.217 On agreeing to the Nadler (NY) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 - 3 (Roll no. 357).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.218 On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 389 - 35 (Roll no. 358).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.219 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 323 (Roll no. 359).
Jun. 18, 2009 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.220 On agreeing to the Lewis (CA) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 216 (Roll no. 360).
Jun. 18, 2009 Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.220 Pursuant to the provisions of clause 2(d) of rule XXIII of the rules of the House, the votes of the delegates were decisive on the previous vote and a separate vote in the House was required.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.220 On agreeing to the Lewis (CA) amendment (A010) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 213 (Roll no. 361).
Jun. 18, 2009 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.221 On agreeing to the Tiahrt amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 270 (Roll no. 362).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.222 On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 343 - 87 (Roll no. 363).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.223 On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 257 (Roll no. 364).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.224 On agreeing to the Hodes amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 0 (Roll no. 365).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.225 On agreeing to the Nunes amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 366).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.226 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 248 (Roll no. 367).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.227 On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 262 - 162 (Roll no. 368).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.228 On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 236 (Roll no. 369).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.229 On agreeing to the Jordan (OH) amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 275 (Roll no. 370).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.230 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A020) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 1 (Roll no. 371).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.231 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 262 (Roll no. 372).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.233 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 294 (Roll no. 373).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.234 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 115 - 311 (Roll no. 374).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.235 On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 303 (Roll no. 375).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.236 On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A026) Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 295 (Roll no. 376).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.237 On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 102 - 317 (Roll no. 377).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.238 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 130 - 295 (Roll no. 378).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.239 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 107 - 320 (Roll no. 379).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.240 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 100 - 318 (Roll no. 380).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.241 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A031) Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 306 (Roll no. 381).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.242 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A032) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 303 (Roll no. 382).
Jun. 18, 2009 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2847.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.227 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Burton (IN).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.227 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Burton (IN) amendment (A017).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.227 On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment (A017) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 168 (Roll no. 383).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.211 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Mollohan.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.211 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Mollohan amendment (A001).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.211 On agreeing to the Mollohan amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 1 (Roll no. 384).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Price (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 245 (Roll no. 385).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.212 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Schock.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.212 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Schock amendment (A002).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.212 On agreeing to the Schock amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 236 (Roll no. 386).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Boehner moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 387).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.213 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Bordallo.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.213 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Bordallo amendment (A003).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.213 On agreeing to the Bordallo amendment (A003) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 12 (Roll no. 388).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 239 (Roll no. 389).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.214 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Moore (WI).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.214 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Moore (WI) amendment (A004).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.214 On agreeing to the Moore (WI) amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 390).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 248 (Roll no. 391).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.215 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Boswell.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.215 Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Boswell amendment (A005).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.215 On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 1 (Roll no. 392).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 295 (Roll no. 393).
Jun. 18, 2009 On agreeing to the Nadler (NY) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 394).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 246 (Roll no. 395).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.218 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B..
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.218 On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 387 - 31 (Roll no. 396).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 250 (Roll no. 397).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.222 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Cuellar.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.222 On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 338 - 74 (Roll no. 398).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Hensarling moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.224 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Hodes.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 245 (Roll no. 399).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.224 On agreeing to the Hodes amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 - 0 (Roll no. 400).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 247 (Roll no. 401).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.230 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Reichert.
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.230 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
Jun. 18, 2009 The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back into the House with an amendment prohibiting the use of funds to provide rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S.436(1966) by the Department of Justice, including all component agencies, to detainees in the custody of the armed forces of the United States in Afghanistan.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Obey raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The provisions of the motion to recommit include a limitation not specifically contained or authorized in existing law and not considered in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to clause 2(d) of rule 21. Sustained by the Chair.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Rogers (MI) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Jun. 18, 2009 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Obey moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 171 (Roll no. 402).
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 243 (Roll no. 403).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
Jun. 18, 2009 DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion see to require the the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that redirects funds.
Jun. 18, 2009 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 312 - 103 (Roll no. 404).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.243 Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. Obey. On page 22, line 8, insert "(increased by $1,000,000)(decreased by $1,000, 000)". On page 22, line 14, insert "(increased by $1,000,000)(decreased by $1,000, 000)". On page 32, line 21, insert "(increased by $1,000,000)(decreased by $1,000, 000)". On page 32, line 22, insert "(increased by $1,000,000)(decreased by $1,000, 000)".
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 266 (Roll no. 405).
Jun. 18, 2009 H.AMDT.243 On agreeing to the Obey amendment (A033) Agreed to by recorded vote: 402 - 13 (Roll no. 406).
Jun. 18, 2009 Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jun. 18, 2009 On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 267 (Roll no. 407).
Jun. 18, 2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun. 18, 2009 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 157 (Roll no. 408).
Jun. 22, 2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jun. 25, 2009 Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun. 25, 2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
Jun. 25, 2009 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Mikulski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-34.
Oct. 05, 2009 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Oct. 07, 2009 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2393 Amendment SA 2393 proposed by Senator Johanns. Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2629 Amendment SA 2629 proposed by Senator McCain. To prohibit the use of funds appropriated under this Act for the purpose of preventing individuals, wholesalers, or pharmacists from importing certain prescription drugs.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2630 Amendment SA 2630 proposed by Senator Vitter. To prohibit funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Amendment SA 2644 proposed by Senator Vitter. To provide that none of the funds made available in this Act may be used for collection of census data that does not include a question regarding status of United States citizenship.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2653 Amendment SA 2653 proposed by Senator Bunning. To require that all legislative matters be available and fully scored by CBO 72 hours before consideration by any subcommittee or committee of the Senate or on the floor of the Senate.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2647 Amendment SA 2647 proposed by Senator Durbin. To require the Comptroller General to review and audit Federal funds received by ACORN.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2630 Motion to table amendment SA 2630 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 38. Record Vote Number: 316.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2629 Proposed amendment SA 2629 withdrawn in Senate.
Oct. 07, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Amendment SA 2627 proposed by Senator Levin. To ensure adequate resources for resolving thousands of offshore tax cases involving hidden accounts at offshore financial institutions.
Oct. 08, 2009 Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 Cloture motion on the committee reported substitute amendment presented in Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 Motion by Senator Ensign to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33 - 65. Record Vote Number: 319.
Oct. 08, 2009 Motion by Senator Ensign to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back made in Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2669 Amendment SA 2669 proposed by Senator Graham. To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2653 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2653.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2653 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2653 Amendment SA 2653 ruled non-germane by the chair.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Amendment SA 2648 proposed by Senator Ensign. To provide additional funds for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by reducing corporate welfare programs.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2647 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2646 Amendment SA 2646 proposed by Senator Begich. To allow tribes located inside of certain boroughs of Alaska to receive Federal funds for their activities.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2642 Amendment SA 2642 proposed by Senator Leahy. To include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2626 Amendment SA 2626 proposed by Senator McCain. To eliminate funding for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2626 Amendment SA 2626 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33 - 64. Record Vote Number: 317.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2625 Amendment SA 2625 proposed by Senator Shelby. To provide danger pay to Federal agents stationed in dangerous foreign field offices.
Oct. 08, 2009 S.AMDT.2393 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 Cloture on the committee reported substitute amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 38. Record Vote Number: 320.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2631 Amendment SA 2631 proposed by Senator Coburn.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2669 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2667 Amendment SA 2667 proposed by Senator Coburn. To reduce waste and abuse at the Department of Commerce.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2647 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2646 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2642 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2632 Amendment SA 2632 proposed by Senator Coburn. To require public disclosure of certain reports.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2625 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.AMDT.2393 Considered by Senate.
Oct. 13, 2009 Motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the committee reported substitute amendment entered in Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 Cloture motion on the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2625 Amendment SA 2625 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 05, 2009 Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Mikulski; Inouye; Leahy; Kohl; Dorgan; Feinstein; Reed; Lautenberg; Nelson NE; Pryor; Byrd; Shelby; Gregg; McConnell; Hutchison; Alexander; Voinovich; Murkowski; Cochran.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2669 Motion to table amendment SA 2669 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 338.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2669 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2667 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2667.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2667 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2667 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 57. Record Vote Number: 337.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2667 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2667 Amendment SA 2667 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2648.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2648 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32 - 67. Record Vote Number: 339.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2648 Amendment SA 2648 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2647 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2647 Amendment SA 2647 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2646 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2646.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2632 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2632 Amendment SA 2632 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2631 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2631 Amendment SA 2631 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 336.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2627.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2627 Amendment SA 2627 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2625 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2625.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2625 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2646 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2646 Amendment SA 2646 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2644.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2644 Amendment SA 2644 ruled non-germane by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2642 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2642.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2642 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2642 Amendment SA 2642 ruled out of order by the chair.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2632 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2632.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2393 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 28. Record Vote Number: 340.
Nov. 05, 2009 S.AMDT.2393 Amendment SA 2393 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 05, 2009 Motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the committee reported substitute amendment (Record Vote Number: 320) agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 05, 2009 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 05, 2009 Considered by Senate.
Nov. 05, 2009 Cloture on the committee reported substitute amendment (upon reconsideration) invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 335.
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