| Jun. 23, 2009 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 97.
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| Jun. 23, 2009 |
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-180, by Mr. Dicks.
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| Jun. 24, 2009 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 578 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 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 for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order again |
| Jun. 25, 2009 |
Rule H. Res. 578 passed House.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 578. (consideration: CR H7401-7437)
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 578 and Rule XVIII.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2996 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 for clauses 9 an 10 of rule XXI. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with claus |
| Jun. 25, 2009 |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2996.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dicks amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.275
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Dicks.
An amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 111-184 to allow the abandoned mine land funding to be used for the non-Federal share of the cost of certain environmental restoration projects funded by the Federal Government that repair acid mine drainage from coal abandoned mines. Would increase funding for the Saving America's Treasures Account, offset by reducing funding from the Construction account of the National Park Service. Wo |
| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gerrett (NJ) amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.276
Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ).
An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 111-184 to increase funding for land conservation partnerships authorized by the Highlands Conservation Act by $2,000,000 and reduce funding for construction, repair, improvement, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of, or for use by, the Environmental Protection Agency by $2,000,000.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.276
On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.277
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Smith (TX).
An amendment numbered 5 printed in part B of House Report 111-184 to allocate $25 million for the Forest Service's Law Enforcement and Investigations drug enforcement efforts, including removal of marijuana sites and clandestine methamphetamine labs from the National Forest System and interdiction of drug traffickers on NFS lands that share a common border with Canada and Mexico.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.277
On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heller amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.278
Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Heller.
An amendment numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 111-184 to prohibit funds made available by this Act from being spent to build an interagency facility in one specific location in Carson City, Nevada.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.279
Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Jordan (OH).
An amendment numbered 4 printed in part B of House Report 111-184 to reduce overall spending in the bill by $5.75 billion to reflect FY2008 spending levels.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.280
Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Stearns.
An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 111-184 to decrease the funding included in the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for the Environmental Protection Agency by 38% to reduce spending to 2009 levels.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.281
Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Campbell.
An amendment numbered 1 printed in part C of House Report 111-184 to strike $1 million in funding for the `Restore Good Fellow Lodge, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore' and reduce the overall cost of the bill by a commensurate amount.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell (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.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell of California Part D amendment No. 3.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.282
Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Campbell.
An amendment numbered 3 printed in part D of House Report 111-184 to strike the $150,000 earmark for Traditional Arts in Upstate New York in Canton, New York.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell 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.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell of California amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.283
Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Campbell.
An amendment numbered 3 printed in part C of House Report 111-184 to strike the $150,000 in funding for the Tarrytown Music Hall Restoration and reduce the overall cost of the bill by a commensurate amount.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell 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.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.284
Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Campbell.
An amendment numbered 1 printed in part E of House Report 111-184 to strike the earmark for the Angel Island State Park Immigration Station Hospital Rehabilitation project.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell 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.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 578, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell of California amendment.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
H.AMDT.285
Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Campbell.
An amendment numbered 4 printed in part C of House Report 111-184 to strike the $150,000 in funding for the Historic Fort Payne Coal and Iron Building Rehabilitation and reduce the overall cost of the bill by a commensurate amount.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell 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.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
Mr. Dicks moved that the Committee rise.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Jun. 25, 2009 |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2996 as unfinished business.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
Mr. Simpson asked unanimous consent that the demand for a recorded vote on the Dicks amendment be withdrawn. Agreed to without objection and the Dicks amendment was adopted based upon the previous voice vote.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.275
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.278
On agreeing to the Heller amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 202 - 225 (Roll no. 467).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.279
On agreeing to the Jordan (OH) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 259 (Roll no. 468).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.280
On agreeing to the Stearns amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 261 (Roll no. 469).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.281
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 305 (Roll no. 470).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.282
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 122 - 309 (Roll no. 471).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.283
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 122 - 301 (Roll no. 472).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.284
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 296 (Roll no. 473).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
H.AMDT.285
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 317 (Roll no. 474).
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2996.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jun. 26, 2009 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 173 (Roll no. 475).
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| Jul. 06, 2009 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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| Jul. 07, 2009 |
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Feinstein with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-38.
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| Jul. 07, 2009 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
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| Sep. 17, 2009 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Sep. 17, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2394
Amendment SA 2394 proposed by Senator Johanns.
Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
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| Sep. 21, 2009 |
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 21, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2456
Amendment SA 2456 proposed by Senator Carper.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions.
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| Sep. 21, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2460
Amendment SA 2460 proposed by Senator Feinstein.
To support the participation of the Smithsonian Institution in activities under the Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Cloture motion on the committee substitute amendment presented in Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2500
SA 2500 fell when the DeMint motion to recommit was tabled.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2500
Amendment SA 2500 proposed by Senator DeMint to the motion to recommit.
DeMint motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions to report the same back to the Senate forthwith with DeMint Amendment No. 2500, relating to the Secretary of the Interior and water allocations.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2498
Amendment SA 2498 proposed by Senator Collins.
To provide that no funds may be used for the administrative expenses of any official identified by the President to serve in a position without express statutory authorization and which is responsible for the interagency development or coordination of any rule, regulation, or policy unless the President certifies to Congress that such official will respond to all reasonable requests to testify before, or provide information to, any cong |
| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2494
Amendment SA 2494 proposed by Senator Reid.
To provide for an evaluation of the aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County, Nevada.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2494
Amendment SA 2494 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2471
Amendment SA 2471 proposed by Senator Barrasso.
To prohibit the use of wildland fire management stimulus funds in the District of Columbia.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2471
Amendment SA 2471 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2461
Amendment SA 2461 proposed by Senator McCain.
To prohibit the use of appropriated funds for the Des Moines Art Center in the State of Iowa.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2461
Amendment SA 2461 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 291.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2460
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2460
Amendment SA 2460 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 290.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2456
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Motion by Senator Vitter to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2508) made in Senate.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2508
Amendment SA 2508 proposed by Senator Vitter to the motion to recommit.
To prohibit the use of funds to delay the implementation of the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2504
Amendment SA 2504 proposed by Senator Isakson.
To encourage the participation of the Smithsonian Institution in activities preserving the papers and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., under the Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions that the committee report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2500) tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number: 292.
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| Sep. 22, 2009 |
Motion by Senator DeMint to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions that the commitee report back forthwith the following amendment (SA2500) made in Senate.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
Motion by Senator Vitter to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 293.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2508
SA 2508 fell when the Vitter motion to recommit was tabled.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2514
Motion to table amendment SA 2514 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 26. Record Vote Number: 294.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2514
Amendment SA 2514 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator McCaskill.
To strike the earmarks for the Save America's Treasure program and to provide criteria for the distribution of grants under that program.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2508
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2504
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2498
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 23, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2456
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Cloture motion on the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Cloture motion on the committee substitute amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Feinstein; Byrd; Leahy; Dorgan; Mikulski; Kohl; Johnson; Reed; Nelson NE; Tester; Inouye; Alexander; Cochran; Bennett; Gregg; Murkowski; Collins.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2549
Motion to table amendment SA 2549 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number: 295.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2549
Amendment SA 2549 proposed by Senator Vitter.
To ensure that the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change (commonly known as the "White House Climate Change Czar") is not directing actions of departments and agencies funded by this Act.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2535
Amendment SA 2535 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Barrasso.
To provide for the use of certain funds for an Indian estate planning assistance program.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2535
Amendment SA 2535 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2534
Amendment SA 2534 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Whitehouse.
To express the sense of the Senate that the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program is an effective way to address mercury pollution in the United States and should continue.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2534
Amendment SA 2534 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2531
Amendment SA 2531 proposed by Senator Reid.
To make funds available for preliminary planning and design of a high-performance green building to consolidate the multiple offices and research facilities of the Environmental Protection Agency in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2531
Amendment SA 2531 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2527
Amendment SA 2527 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Bennett.
To modify the definition of the term "Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map".
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2463
Amendment SA 2463 proposed by Senator Coburn.
To require public disclosure of certain reports.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2463
Amendment SA 2463 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2456
Proposed amendment SA 2456 withdrawn in Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2456
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2445
Amendment SA 2445 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Inhofe.
To provide for the expedited cleanup of the Tar Creek Superfund Site.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2445
Amendment SA 2445 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2441
Amendment SA 2441 proposed by Senator Dorgan.
To provide for the inclusion of property in, or removal of property from, the Northern Plains Heritage Area.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2441
Amendment SA 2441 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 298.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2504
Amendment SA 2504 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2501
Amendment SA 2501 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Risch.
To provide for the use of certain funds for the Upper Snake/South Fork River Area of Critical Concern.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2501
Amendment SA 2501 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2498
Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2498.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2498
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2498
Amendment SA 2498 ruled non-germane by the chair.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2495
Amendment SA 2495 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Schumer.
To support the Pest and Disease Revolving Loan Fund.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2495
Amendment SA 2495 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2493
Amendment SA 2493 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2511
Amendment SA 2511 proposed by Senator Coburn.
To prohibit no-bid contracts and grants.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2511
Amendment SA 2511 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2509
Amendment SA 2509 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Roberts.
To encourage the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess the cost-effectiveness of the buyout and relocation of residents of certain properties of Treece, Kansas.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2509
Amendment SA 2509 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2507
Amendment SA 2507 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Tester.
To limit the increase in cabin user fees, with an offset.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2507
Amendment SA 2507 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2505
Amendment SA 2505 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Carper.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2505
Amendment SA 2505 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2504
Considered by Senate.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2527
Amendment SA 2527 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2523
Amendment SA 2523 proposed by Senator Coburn.
To secure our borders and protect our environment.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2523
Amendment SA 2523 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2522
Amendment SA 2522 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Feingold.
To clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the coordination of biobased product activities.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2522
Amendment SA 2522 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2519
Amendment SA 2519 proposed by Senator Feinstein.
To extend a special use permit for Drake's Estero at Point Reyes National Seashore, California.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2519
Amendment SA 2519 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2518
Amendment SA 2518 proposed by Senator Feinstein.
To make technical corrections to certain State and tribal assistance grants.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2518
Amendment SA 2518 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2492
Amendment SA 2492 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Bingaman.
To provide funds for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund, with an offset.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2492
Amendment SA 2492 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2491
Amendment SA 2491 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Bingaman.
To modify the composition of the Board of Directors to the National Forest Foundation.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2491
Amendment SA 2491 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2483
Motion to table amendment SA 2483 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number: 297.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2483
Amendment SA 2483 proposed by Senator Coburn.
To help preserve America's national parks and other public land treasures by reducing maintenance backlogs that threaten the health and safety of visitors.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2482
Amendment SA 2482 proposed by Senator Coburn.
To protect property owners from being included without their knowledge or consent in any Federal preservation and promotion activities of any National Heritage Area.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2482
Amendment SA 2482 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
S.AMDT.2493
Amendment SA 2493 proposed by Senator Feinstein for Senator Bingaman.
To provide funds for the Flame Fund.
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| Sep. 24, 2009 |
Motion by Senator Ensign to recommit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 34. Record Vote Number: 296.
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| Sep. 29, 2009 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
Mr. Dicks moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
Mr. Simpson moved that the House instruct conferees.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Simpson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on section 425 of the House bill and to not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless text of such agreement has been available to the managers in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable form for at least 72 hours prior to the time described in such clause.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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| Oct. 26, 2009 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2996 until a time to be announced.
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 147 (Roll no. 816).
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
The Speaker appointed conferees: Dicks, Moran (VA), Mollohan, Chandler, Hinchey, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Obey, Simpson, Calvert, LaTourette, Cole, and Lewis (CA).
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| Oct. 28, 2009 |
Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed.
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| Oct. 28, 2009 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 876 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2996 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. The conference report shall be considered as read. All points of order against theconference report arewaived.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
Rule H. Res. 876 passed House.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2996.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
Mr. Dicks brought up conference report H. Rept. 111-316 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 876.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 178 (Roll no. 826).
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| Oct. 30, 2009 |
Became Public Law No: 111-88.
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| Oct. 30, 2009 |
Presented to President.
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| Oct. 30, 2009 |
Signed by President.
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