PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of the Interior Title II: Related Agencies Title III: General Provisions Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 - Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for the FY 1996 operation of the Department of the Interior. Prohibits this Act's funds being spent by the National Park Service for activities in direct response to the United Nations Biodiversity Initiative in the United States. Authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to transfer NPS funds to State, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to carry out NPS programs. Directs the National Park Service to conduct a Feasibility Study for a northern access route into Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Restricts or regulates: (1) the use of this Act's research resources funds regarding the Endangered Species Act; and (2) activities and funding relating to the National Biological Survey. Provides funding for the closure of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, transferring specified functions to the Secretary of Energy. Sets forth the uses and limitations for such appropriations, including use of Bureau of Indian Affairs school system funds. Provides for a report concerning Indian tribes and their compliance with provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. (Sec. 109) Repeals the Outer Banks Protection Act. (Sec. 118) Sets forth provisions affecting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands concerning infrastructure assistance. Title II: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1996 for the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service. Prohibits the use of funds to implement any reorganization or "reinvention" of the Forest Service. Makes appropriations for the Department of Energy for, among other things, fossil energy research and development, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and the SPR Account. Makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Indian Health Service for Indian health services and facilities. Appropriates funds to: (1) the Department of Education for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for Indian Education; (2) the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation; (3) the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; (4) the Smithsonian Institution; (5) construction and improvements at the National Zoological Park; (6) restoration and repair of buildings owned or occupied by the Smithsonian Institution; (7) the National Gallery of Art; (8) the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and (9) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Makes appropriations for: (1) the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities; (2) the Institute of Museum Services; (3) the Commission of Fine Arts; (4) National Capital arts and cultural affairs; (5) the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; (6) the National Capital Planning Commission; (7) the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission; and (8) the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. Requires that funds made available in previous years for the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation be available for operating and administrative expenses and for the orderly closure of the Corporation. Sets forth uses and prohibitions on such funds. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth uses and limitations of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 307) Requires expenditures under this Act to comply with the Buy American Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that entities receiving Federal assistance should purchase only American-made equipment and products. Prohibits Federal contracts with persons found to have falsely labeled a product with a "Made in America" inscription. (Sec. 312) Prohibits any funds from this Act from being used for the AmeriCorps program. (Sec. 313) Mandates dissolution of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. (Sec. 314) Regulates use of any Act's funds for the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project. (Sec. 315) Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a fee program to demonstrate the feasibility of user-generated cost recovery for the operation and maintenance of recreation areas or sites and habitat enhancement projects on Federal lands. (Sec. 322) Prohibits, with exceptions, use of this Act's funds to accept or process applications for a patent for any mining or mill site claim located under the general mining laws. (Sec. 324) Prohibits funding the Office of Forestry and Economic Development after December 31, 1995. (Sec. 326) Provides for a land exchange in Washington State. Authorizes appropriations as necessary to carry out this Act. (Sec. 327) Provides for the establishment of the Timber Sales Pipeline Restoration Fund. (Sec. 328) Places limitations on the type of grant awards that can be made by the National Endowment for the Arts. (Sec. 329) Delays the implementation of regulations concerning livestock grazing on lands administered by the Forest Service. (Sec. 330) Increases penalties for the use of a hazardous or injurious device on Federal or Indian lands. (Sec. 331) Prohibits, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the use of funds available to the National Endowment for the Arts pursuant to this Act to promote, disseminate, sponsor, or produce any material or performance that: (1) denigrates the religious objects or religious beliefs of the adherents of a particular religion; or (2) depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual or excretory activities or organs. Requires that this prohibition be strictly applied without regard to the content or viewpoint of the material or performance. (Sec. 333) Prohibits using this Act's funds to review or modify sourcing areas previously approved under specified provisions of the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 or to enforce or implement specified Federal regulations. Prohibits adoption of policies that would restrain domestic transportation or processing of timber from private lands or impose additional accountability requirements on any timber.
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Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] · R–OH
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On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 239 - 177 (Roll No. 5).
House roll call 5 · Individual votesFailed of passage in House over veto: On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 239 - 177 (Roll No. 5).
House roll call 5 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House resumed debate.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of the bill, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to discharge Appropriations from further consideration of the veto Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mr. Regula moved that the House discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of the presidential veto of the bill.
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question on the motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Regula motion.
Mr. Regula moved to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair announced that the objections of the President would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message and the bill would be printed as a House Document.
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Vetoed by President. (consideration: CR H15057)
Vetoed by President.(consideration: CR H15057)
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 58-40. Record Vote No: 604. (consideration: CR S18616)
Senate roll call 604 · Individual votesConference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 58-40. Record Vote No: 604.(consideration: CR S18616)
Senate roll call 604 · Individual votesConference report considered in Senate. By Unanimous Consent.
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and held at the desk in Senate.
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 854). (consideration: CR H14815-14816)
House roll call 854 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 854).(consideration: CR H14815-14816)
House roll call 854 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 241 (Roll no. 853). (consideration: CR H14815)
House roll call 853 · Individual votesMr. Yates moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Mr. Regula brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-402 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 301.
Rule H. Res. 301 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 301 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the further conference report to H.R. 1977.
Conference report H. Rept. 104-402 filed. (text of conference report: CR H14288-14309)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-402 filed.(text of conference report: CR H14288-14309)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 199 (Roll no. 799). (consideration: CR H12403-12404)
House roll call 799 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
Mr. Yates moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 253, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Mr. Regula brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-300 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 253.
Rule H. Res. 253 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 253 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1977. Waving all points of order adgainst the further conference report, and against its consideration.
Conference report H. Rept. 104-300 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11541-11561)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-300 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11541-11561)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 277 - 147 (Roll no. 696). (consideration: CR H9695)
House roll call 696 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Yates moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Mr. Regula brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-259 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 231. (consideration: CR H9678-9695)
Rule H. Res. 231 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 231 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1977. Waiving all points of order against the conference report
Conference report H. Rept. 104-259 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9431-9437)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-259 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9431-9437)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference held.
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Conference held.
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed conferees: Regula, McDade, Kolbe, Skeen, Vucanovich, Taylor (NC), Nethercutt, Bunn, Livingston, Yates, Dicks, Bevill, Skaggs, and Obey.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Yates motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to disagree to the amendment Senate amendment No. 158.
Mr. Yates moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8709)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H8708)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Gorton; Stevens; Cochran; Domenici; Hatfield; Burns; Bennett; Mack; Byrd; Johnston; Leahy; Bumpers; Hollings; Reid; Murray. (consideration: CR S12037)
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-6. Record Vote No: 378.
Senate roll call 378 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-6. Record Vote No: 378.
Senate roll call 378 · Individual votesAmendment SP 2327 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2326 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2326 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Bingaman.
Amendment SP 2327 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Bingaman.
Amendment SP 2320 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2319 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2318 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2325 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2325 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Bingaman.
Amendment SP 2324 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2324 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Leahy.
Amendment SP 2323 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2323 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator McConnell.
Amendment SP 2322 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2322 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Murkowski.
Amendment SP 2321 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2321 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Murkowski.
Amendment SP 2320 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Domenici.
Amendment SP 2319 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Baucus.
Amendment SP 2318 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Specter.
Amendment SP 2317 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2317 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Hutchison.
Amendment SP 2316 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2316 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Snowe.
Amendment SP 2315 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2315 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator McCain.
Amendment SP 2314 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2314 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Kyl.
Amendment SP 2313 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2313 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Jeffords.
Amendment SP 2312 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2312 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Craig.
Amendment SP 2311 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2311 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Byrd.
Motion to table SP 2310 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-30. Record Vote No: 377.
Senate roll call 377 · Individual votesMotion to table SP 2309 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-48. Record Vote No: 376.
Senate roll call 376 · Individual votesAmendment SP 2310 proposed by Senator Bingaman.
The amendment (SP 2295) as previously agreed to was modified by Unanimous Consent.
Amendment SP 2309 proposed by Senator Helms.
Amendment SP 2308 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2308 proposed by Senator Reid.
Motion to table SP 2306 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-47. Record Vote No: 375.
Senate roll call 375 · Individual votesAmendment SP 2306 proposed by Senator Simon.
Amendment SP 2305 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2305 proposed by Senator Bingaman.
Amendment SP 2303 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2304 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2304 proposed by Senator Jeffords.
Amendment SP 2303 proposed by Senator Craig.
Amendment SP 2296 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36-61. Record Vote No: 374.
Senate roll call 374 · Individual votesConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11969-11976, S11979-12000, S12002-12037)
Amendment SP 2301 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2301 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator McCain.
Amendment SP 2300 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2300 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2299 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2299 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2298 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2298 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2297 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2297 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Jeffords.
Amendment SP 2296 proposed by Senator Domenici.
Amendment SP 2295 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2295 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Thomas.
Amendment SP 2293 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2294 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion to table SP 2294 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-53. Record Vote No: 373.
Senate roll call 373 · Individual votesMotion to table the Committee amendment on page 128, lines 16-21, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-51. Record Vote No: 372.
Senate roll call 372 · Individual votesAmendment SP 2294 proposed by Senator Craig to Amendment SP 2293.
Amendment SP 2293 proposed by Senator Bumpers.
Amendment SP 2292 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2292 proposed by Senator McCain.
Amendment SP 2291 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2291 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2290 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2290 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2289 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2289 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2288 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2288 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2287 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2287 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2286 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2286 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2285 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2285 proposed by Senator Gorton.
Amendment SP 2284 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2284 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Chafee.
Amendment SP 2283 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 2283 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Brown.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11845-11888)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Gorton with amendments. With written report No. 104-125.
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Gorton with amendments. With written report No. 104-125.
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Subcommittee on Interior. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 523).
House roll call 523 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 523).
House roll call 523 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7135)
Mr. Yates moved to recommit to Appropriations.
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1977.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Skaggs amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cremeans amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Klug amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zimmer amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 188, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Olver amendment.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Parker amendment.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Gutknecht amendment.
On motion to sustain the ruling of the chair Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Owens appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Burton to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7102-7135)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1977 as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Regula moved that the Committee rise.
At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed the vote.
At the conclusion of debate on the Schaefer amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by division (8-19), the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Tauzin demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed the vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Schaefer amendment.
At the conclusion of debate on the Tiahrt amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tiahrt demanded a recorded vote and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed the vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tiahrt amendment.
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Kleczka amendment and announced that by division vote (21-16), the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Istook objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present and made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed further consideration on the amendment. The point of order was withdrawn.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kleczka amendment.
At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed the vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment.
At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair postponed the vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Christopher Shays to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7030-7064)
Rule H. Res. 189 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977. Provides for the futher consideration of H.R. 1977. Restricts amendments to those printed in the Congressional Record before July 14, 1995, Each futher amendment to the bill may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed and shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may postpone requests for recorded votes until a time later during further consideration. Specified amendments are in order.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1977 as unfinished business.
On motion that debate on Title I be limited to one hour Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Regula moved that debate on Title I, and all amendments thereto, be limited to one hour.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 249 (Roll no. 508).
House roll call 508 · Individual votesMr. Obey moved that the Committee rise.
On motion to strike the enacting clause Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 236 (Roll no. 507).
House roll call 507 · Individual votesDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate.
Mr. Obey moved to strike the enacting clause.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 233 (Roll no. 506).
House roll call 506 · Individual votesMr. Obey moved that the Committee rise.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 233 (Roll no. 505).
House roll call 505 · Individual votesMr. Obey moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Neumann amendment.
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Neumann amendment, and all amendments thereto, be limited to 30 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of additional debate on the Miller (CA) amendment.
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Miller (CA) amendment, and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed 10 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Obey amendment, and all amendments thereto be limited to ten additional minutes. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Regula amendment, the Gilchrest substitute, and all amendments thereto end at 2:40 p.m. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Burton to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f), 306, or308 (a) of the Budget Act shall be waived. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, priority in recognition shall be given to those Members who have had their amendments printed in the Congressional Record. No points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 187. (consideration: CR H6929-7008)
Rule H. Res. 187 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 187 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f), 306, or308(a) of the Budget Act shall be waived. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, priority in recognition shall be given to those Members who have had their amendments printed in the Congressional Record. No points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union withdrawn.
Mr. Regula moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Rule H. Res. 185 failed passage of House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 185 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. Upon adoption of this rule, the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. Priority in recognition for offering amendments shall be granted to Members who have had their amendments printed in the Record.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-173, by Mr. Regula.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-173, by Mr. Regula.
Introduced in House
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Interior.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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