PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion by Senator Frist to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report to accompnay H. R. 6 was not invoked (Roll Call Vote No. 456) entered in Senate.
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Energy Policy Act of 2003 - Amends Federal energy law with respect to specified areas of Federal energy policy. Provides for private development of energy resources on previously proscribed Federal lands.Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation, energy assistance, and energy efficiency programs, including the Energy Star programs.Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act of 2003 - Sets forth a statutory framework for the expedited approval, construction, and operation of an Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Project as an alternative to the framework provided in the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976.Instructs the President to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to full capacity.Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the temporary funding and exercise of authorities governing the SPR (thus making permanent the authority to operate the SPR and other energy programs).Prescribes guidelines for the Secretary of Energy to implement a program for the recovery of unproven oil and natural gas reserves.Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to extend to August 1, 2017, the authority to indemnify Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensees, Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, and nonprofit educational institutions.Amends the Federal Power Act to set forth implementation guidelines for: (1) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) establishment of incentive-based transmission rate treatments to promote capital investment in electric energy transmission facilities in interstate commerce; (2) the siting of interstate electrical transmission facilities; and (3) open access transmission by unregulated transmitting utilities.Creates a statutory mechanism for electric reliability standards incorporating Electric Reliability Organizations to establish and enforce reliability standards for the bulk-power system, subject to FERC review.Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2003 - Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act.Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) direct FERC to promulgate market transparency rules governing sales of electric energy at wholesale in interstate commerce, or transmission services in interstate commerce; (2) prohibit round trip trading; and (3) extend FERC jurisdiction to certain interstate sales of electric energy that violate FERC rules.Requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue rules that prohibit in the absence of consumer consent: (1) the change of selection of an electric utility ("slamming"); and (2) the sale of goods and services to an electric consumer ("cramming").Establishes a safe harbor for renewable fuels containing methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) that is used for or intended as a motor vehicle fuel.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a loan guarantee program for private sector construction of facilities to process and convert municipal solid waste into fuel ethanol and other commercial byproducts.Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct energy research and development programs concerning: (1) energy efficiency; (2) distributed energy and electric energy systems; and (3) renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy.Targets the following areas for program implementation: (1) bioenergy programs; (2) renewable energy in public buildings; (3) nuclear energy research programs; (4) advanced fuel recycling technology; (5) university nuclear science and engineering support; (6) fossil energy research, including coal mining technologies; and (7) technologies for ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources.Provides loan guarantees for: (1) a certain coal gasification project that produces power in deregulated energy generation markets; (2) a petroleum coke gasification polygeneration project; and (3) the owner of a specified experimental plant on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Energy determines, including interest rates and upfront payments.Outer Continental Shelf Shallow Water Deep Gas Royalty Relief Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to suspend royalties under existing leases for natural gas produced from deep wells on oil and gas lease tracts in shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico.Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to: (1) mandate that a specified statutory bidding system be used on certain prospective oil or gas lease sales located on tracts within certain Planning Areas in the Gulf of Mexico and all tracts in a frontier area offshore Alaska; and (2) extend the royalty-suspension authority of the Secretary of the Interior to the planning areas offshore Alaska.National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act of 2003 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program.Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, and the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980 to permit easements for specified activities not otherwise authorized when such activities: (1) support exploration, development, production, transportation, or storage of oil, natural gas, or other minerals; or (2) produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas.Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2003 - Sets forth an oil and gas leasing program for lands within the Coastal Plain. Repeals the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980.Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal the 160-acre limitation for coal leases; (2) authorize further extension of the diligent development period for mining plans beyond the statutory forty-year maximum; and (3) prohibit requirement of financial assurance for certain coal leases.Prescribes implementation guidelines for: (1) corridor designations needed or useful for oil and gas pipelines and electricity transmission and facilities on Federal lands in specified Western States; (2) electricity transmission rights-of-way through a specified National Forest and other public lands; and (3) wind energy development projects on public lands.Energy Tax Policy Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to credits and deductions pertaining to energy conservation, distribution, and production.Prescribes tax treatment of corporate expatriation.Amends specified statutes relating to Federal housing mortgage insurance to increase mortgage insurance incentives for energy efficient housing.
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Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · R–LA
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Motion by Senator Frist to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report to accompnay H. R. 6 was not invoked (Roll Call Vote No. 456) entered in Senate.
Cloture on the conference report to accompany H. R. 6 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number: 456.
Senate roll call 456 · Individual votesConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S15326-15335)
Conference report considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15213-15216)
Cloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6 presented in Senate.
Conference report considered in Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to consideration of conference report to accompany H. R. 6 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15111-15123, S15140-15179)
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 180 (Roll No. 630).
House roll call 630 · Individual votesConference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 180 (Roll No. 630).
House roll call 630 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6.
Mr. Tauzin brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-375 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 443. (consideration: CR 11/19/2003 H11405-11432)
Rule H. Res. 443 passed House.
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 443 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 6 with 1 hour of general debate.
Conference report H. Rept. 108-375 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of conference report: CR H11207-11356)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-375 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of conference report: CR H11207-11356)
Mr. Moran (KS) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until 6:00 a.m. on Nov. 18 to file a conference report on H.R. 6. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 210 (Roll No. 618). (consideration: CR H11009)
House roll call 618 · Individual votesMr. Filner moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H11008-11009)
POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Filner motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Filner demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.
POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Filner motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6.
Mr. Filner moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H10521-10528; text: CR H10521)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 - 232 (Roll no. 598). (consideration: CR 10/31/2003 H10210)
House roll call 598 · Individual votesPOSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Barton demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the E. B. Johnson motion to instruct conferees.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H10090-10106; text: CR H10090)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 346 - 59 (Roll no. 571). (consideration: CR H9965-9966)
House roll call 571 · Individual votesPOSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey motion to instruct conferees, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until a later time.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Markey (MA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6.
Mr. Markey moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H9777-9780; text: CR H9777-9778)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 540). (consideration: CR H9440-9441)
House roll call 540 · Individual votesPOSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6.
Mrs. Capps moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H9336-9346; text: CR H9336)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9171)
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Inslee motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6.
Mr. Inslee moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H9168-9171; text: CR H9168)
Conference held.
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of Division D of the House bill and Division H and I of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, McCrery, and Rangel.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 11001-11004, 11006, 11009-11011, 12001-12012, 12014, 12401, 12403, 13001, 13201, 13202, 15021-15024, 15031-15034, 15041, 15043, 15051, 16012, 16021, 16022, 16023, 16031, 16081, 16082, 16092, 23001-23004, 30407, 30410, and 30901 of the House bill and secs. 102, 201, 205, 301, 701-783, 812, 814, 816, 823, 911-916, 918-920, 949, 1214, 1261-1262, and 1351-1352 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Petri, and Oberstar.
The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Lampson is appointed in lieu of Mr. Hall of Texas for consideration of sec. 21708 and Division F of the House bill, and secs. 824 and 1223 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference.
The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Costello is appointed in lieu of Mr. Hall of Texas for consideration of Division E of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 11009, 11025, 12301-12312, 14001-14007, 14009-14015, 14029, 15021-15024, 15031-15034, 15041, 15045, Division B, sec. 30301, Division E, and Division F of the House bill and secs. 501-507, 509, 513-516, 770-772, 807-809, 814-816, 824, 832, 1001-1022, Title XI, Title XII, Title XIII, Title XIV, secs. 1502, 1504-1505, Title XVI, and secs. 1801-1805 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Biggert, and Hall.
The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Kind is appointed in lieu of Mr. Rahall for consideration of Title IV of Division C of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 12005, 12007, 12011, 12101, 13001, 21501, 21521-21530, Division C, and sec. 60009 of the House bill and secs. 201, 265, 272, 301, 401-407, 602-606, 609, 612, 705, 707, 712, 721, 1234, 1351-1352, 1704, and 1811 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pombo, Cubin, and Rahall.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 12008, 12401, 14014, 14026, 14027, 14028, 14033, 16012, 16045, 16084, 30101, 30210, and 30408 of the House bill and secs. 206, 209, 253, 531-532, 708, 767, 783, and 1109 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Smith (TX), and Conyers.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Government Reform for consideration of secs. 11002, 11005, 11006, 11010, 11011, 14025, 14033, and 22002 of the House bill and secs. 263, 805, 806, 914-916, 918, 920, 1406, and 1410 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Davis, Tom, Murphy, and Tierney.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of Division G of the House bill and secs. 931-940 and 950 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, Ney, and Waters.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 11021, 12014, 14033, and 30406 of the House bill and secs. 715, 774, 901, 903, 1505, and 1507 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McKeon, Johnson, Sam, and Miller, George.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 11005, 11010, 14001-14007, 14009-14015, 21805 and 21806 of the House bill and secs. 301, 501-507, 509, 513, 809, 821, 914, 920, 1401, 1407-1409, 1411, 1801, and 1803 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hunter, Weldon (PA), and Skelton.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of secs. 30202, 30208, 30212, Title III of Division C, secs. 30604, 30901, and 30903 of the House bill and secs. 265, 301, 604, 941-948, 950, 1103, 1221, 1311-1313, and 2008 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Lucas (OK), and Stenholm.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Bilirakis, Barton (TX), Upton, Stearns, Gillmor, Shimkus, Dingell, Waxman, Markey, Boucher, and Rush.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 - 211 (Roll no. 476). (consideration: CR H7953)
House roll call 476 · Individual votesPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dingell motion to instruct conferees.
Mr. Dingell moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7922; text: CR H7922)
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Tauzin asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H7922-7930)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate appointed conferee(s) Domenici; Nickles; Craig; Campbell; Thomas; Grassley; Lott; Bingaman; Dorgan; Graham FL; Wyden; Johnson; Baucus under authority of the order of July 31, 2003.
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 317.
Senate roll call 317 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 317.
Senate roll call 317 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (CR 8/1/2003 S10569-10570)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Received in the Senate.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175 (Roll no. 145).
House roll call 145 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175 (Roll no. 145).
House roll call 145 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 250 (Roll no. 144).
House roll call 144 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell motion to recommit with instructions.
Mr. Dingell moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H3329-3331; text: CR H3329)
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. 6.
VITIATED RECORDED VOTE - The Chair put the question on the support for the demand for a recorded vote on the Schakowsky amendment and announced that an insufficient number had arisen and subsequently announced the previous voice vote on which the ayes had prevailed would stand.
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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reynolds amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cantor amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3309-3332)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tauzin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the amendment offered by Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the amendment offered by Mr. Bluemenauer.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrett (SC) amendment.
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.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231-3279)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Reynolds amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Udall (NH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (OH) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (OH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Brown (OH) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davis amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Davis, Tom amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vitter amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Peterson (PA) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Wilson (NM) amendment.
DEBATE - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boucher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boehlert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a later time.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Boehlert amendment.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ninety minutes of debate on H.R. 6.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson 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. 189 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for a structured rule providing one hour and 30 minutes of general debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairmen and ranking minority members of each of the following Committees: Science, Resources, and Ways and Means. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Makes in order amendments printed in the Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 108-70). Provides that the amendments may be offered only in the order printed in the report, offered only by a Member designated, considered as read, debatable for ...
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. (consideration: CR H3087-3194; text of measure as introduced: CR H3108-3192)
Rule H. Res. 189 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for a structured rule providing one hour and 30 minutes of general debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairmen and ranking minority members of each of the following Committees: Science, Resources, and Ways and Means. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Makes in order amendments printed in the Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 108-70). Provides that the amendments may be offered only in the order printed in the report, offered only by a Member designated, considered as read, debatable for ...
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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