H.R.5576 - Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007109th Congress (2005-2006)

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07/26/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

07/26/2006 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Bond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-293.

07/20/2006 Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

07/18/2006 Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

06/15/2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

06/14/2006 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. 5576.

06/14/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

06/14/2006 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 22 (Roll no. 286).

06/14/2006 The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

06/14/2006 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5576.

06/14/2006 Mr. Knollenberg moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1051 On agreeing to the Lee amendment (A045) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 236 (Roll no. 285).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1050 On agreeing to the Rangel amendment (A044) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 245 (Roll no. 284).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1048 On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment (A042) Agreed to by recorded vote: 291 - 137 (Roll no. 283).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1047 On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A041) Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 214 (Roll no. 282).

06/14/2006 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of specified amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1055 Mr. Knollenberg raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment (A049). Mr. Knollenberg raised a point of order against the amendment stating that it proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill and was in violation of clause 2 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1055 Amendment (A049) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H3956; text: CR H3956)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1054 By unanimous consent, the Garrett (NJ) amendment was withdrawn.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1054 Amendment (A048) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ). (consideration: CR H3955-3956; text: CR H3955)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1053 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1053 Amendment (A047) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3954-3955; text: CR H3954)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1052 On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A046) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded witn 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1052 Amendment (A046) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ). (consideration: CR H3954; text: CR H3954)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1051 Amendment (A045) offered by Ms. Lee. (consideration: CR H3952-3954, H3959; text: CR H3952)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rangel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rangel demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rangel amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1050 Amendment (A044) offered by Mr. Rangel. (consideration: CR H3949-3952, H3958; text: CR H3949)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1049 On agreeing to the Moran (KS) amendment (A043) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moran (KS) amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1049 Amendment (A043) offered by Mr. Moran (KS). (consideration: CR H3947-3949; text: CR H3947)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Oberstar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Oberstar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Comittee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1048 Amendment (A042) offered by Mr. Oberstar. (consideration: CR H3944-3947, H3957-3958; text: CR H3944)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1047 Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Frank (MA). (consideration: CR H3942-3944, H3957; text: CR H3942)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1043 On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A037) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 166 (Roll no. 281).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1041 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A035) Failed by recorded vote: 61 - 366 (Roll no. 280).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1040 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A034) Failed by recorded vote: 58 - 368 (Roll no. 279).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1039 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A033) Failed by recorded vote: 73 - 353, 1 Present (Roll no. 278).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1036 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 61 - 365 (Roll no. 277).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1028 On agreeing to the Hefley amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 87 - 340 (Roll no. 276).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1031 On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 231 (Roll no. 275).

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1030 On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 274).

06/14/2006 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.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1046 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A040) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1046 Amendment (A040) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H3936; text: CR H3936)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1045 By unanimous consent, the Kennedy (MN) amendment was withdrawn.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy (MN) amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1045 Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. Kennedy (MN). (consideration: CR H3935-3936; text: CR H3935)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1044 On agreeing to the Gordon amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1044 Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Gordon. (consideration: CR H3934-3935; text: CR H3934)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1043 Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H3932-3934, H3941-3942; text: CR H3932)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1042 By unanimous consent, the Tiahrt amendment was withdrawn.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiahrt amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1042 Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Tiahrt. (consideration: CR H3930-3931; text: CR H3930-3931)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1041 Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3929-3930, H3941; text: CR H3929)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1040 Amendment (A034) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3929, H3940-3941; text: CR H3929)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1039 Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3927-3929, H3939-3940; text: CR H3927)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1038 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A032) Failed by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1038 Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3926-3927; text: CR H3926)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1037 Mr. Boozman raised a point of order against the Flake amendment (A031). Mr. Boozman stated that the amendment violates clause 3 of Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1037 Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3926; text: CR H3926)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1036 Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3924-3926, H3939; text: CR H3924)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1035 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A029) Failed by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1035 Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3923-3924; text: CR H3923)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1034 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A028) Failed by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1034 Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3922-3923; text: CR H3922)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1033 On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1033 Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H3922; text: CR H3922)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1032 By unanimous consent, the Flake amendment was withdrawn.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1032 Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H3920-3922; text: CR H3920)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1031 Amendment (A025) offered by Ms. DeLauro. (consideration: CR H3917-3920, H3937-3938; text: CR H3917-3918)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lipinski amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1030 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Lipinski. (consideration: CR H3915-3917, H3937; text: CR H3915)

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1029 On agreeing to the McHenry amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1029 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. McHenry. (consideration: CR H3915; text: CR H3915)

06/14/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hefley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Knollenberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/14/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hefley amendment.

06/14/2006 H.Amdt.1028 Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Hefley. (consideration: CR H3915, H3938-3939; text: CR H3915)

06/14/2006 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

06/14/2006 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3914-3974)

06/13/2006 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5576 as unfinished business.

06/13/2006 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 Mr. Knollenberg moved that the Committee rise.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1026 On agreeing to the Hooley amendment (A020) Agreed to by recorded vote: 348 - 76 (Roll no. 273).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1023 On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 272).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1022 On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 271).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1020 On agreeing to the Harris amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 335 - 90 (Roll no. 270).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1019 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 230 (Roll no. 269).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1016 On agreeing to the Davis (AL) amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 262 - 162 (Roll no. 268).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1015 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 178 (Roll no. 267).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1013 On agreeing to the Miller, Gary amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 286 - 139 (Roll no. 266).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1011 On agreeing to the Israel amendment Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 228 (Roll no. 265).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1010 On agreeing to the Bean amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 190 (Roll no. 264).

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1008 On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 266 - 158 (Roll no. 263).

06/13/2006 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.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1027 By unanimous consent, the Wynn amendment was withdrawn.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wynn amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1027 Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Wynn. (consideration: CR H3877; text: CR H3877)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hooley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hooley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hooley amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1026 Amendment (A020) offered by Ms. Hooley. (consideration: CR H3875, H3891; text: CR H3875)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1025 On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shays amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1025 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Shays. (consideration: CR H3872-3874; text: CR H3872)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1024 On agreeing to the Knollenberg amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Knollenberg amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1024 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Knollenberg. (consideration: CR H3872; text: CR H3872)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sweeney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1023 Amendment (A017) offered by Ms. Waters. (consideration: CR H3865-3867, H3890-3891; text: CR H3865)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Slaughter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1022 Amendment (A016) offered by Ms. Slaughter. (consideration: CR H3862-3863, H3889-3890; text: CR H3862)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1021 Mr. Sweeney raised a point of order against the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A015). The amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1021 Amendment (A015) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3859-3860; text: CR H3859)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harris amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Harris demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1020 Amendment (A014) offered by Ms. Harris. (consideration: CR H3859, H3889; text: CR H3859)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson-Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1019 Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H3857-3858, H3888-3889; text: CR H3857)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1018 By unanimous consent, the Nadler amendment was withdrawn.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded witn 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1018 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H3851, H3856; text: CR H3856)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1017 On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A011) Failed by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1017 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H3854-3855; text: CR H3854)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davis (AL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Davis (AL) amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1016 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Davis (AL). (consideration: CR H3852-3854, H3887-3888; text: CR H3852)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1015 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H3851-3852, H3887; text: CR H3851)

06/13/2006 Mr. Thomas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Thomas raised a point of order against section 206 stating that it was in violation of clause 2 of rule 21 and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1014 On agreeing to the Millender-McDonald amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Millender-McDonald amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1014 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Millender-McDonald. (consideration: CR H3849; text: CR H3849)

06/13/2006 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

06/13/2006 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3849-3891, CR 6/14/06 H3959)

06/13/2006 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5576 as unfinished business.

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gary Miller of California amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gary Miller of California demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gary Miller of California amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1013 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Miller, Gary. (consideration: CR H3845-3847, H3886-3887; text: CR H3845)

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica stated that Section 127 constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica stated that Section 120 constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1012 By unanimous consent, the Waters amendment was withdrawn.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1012 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Waters. (consideration: CR H3837-3838; text: CR H3837)

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica stated that language beginning on p. 13, line 17, through p. 13, line 25 constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica stated that language beginning on p. 13, line 1, through p. 13, line 6, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica raised a point of order against section 101. Mr. Mica stated that this section constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 Mr. Mica raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Mica stated that the language beginning on p. 5, line 23, and ending on line 24 constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Israel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Israel demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Israel amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1011 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Israel. (consideration: CR H3834-3835, H3885-3886; text: CR H3834)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bean amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bean demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bean amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1010 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Bean. (consideration: CR H3833-3834, H3885; text: CR H3833)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1009 On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1009 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Kucinich. (consideration: CR H3833; text: CR H3833)

06/13/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Knollenberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the LaTourette amendment.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1008 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. LaTourette. (consideration: CR H3828-33833, H3884-3885; text: CR H3828)

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1007 On agreeing to the Knollenberg amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/13/2006 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Knollenberg amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/13/2006 H.Amdt.1007 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Knollenberg. (consideration: CR H3828; text: CR H3828)

06/13/2006 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5576.

06/13/2006 The Speaker designated the Honorable David Dreier to act as Chairman of the Committee.

06/13/2006 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 865 and Rule XVIII.

06/13/2006 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5576 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. Bill is open to amendments.

06/13/2006 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 865. (consideration: CR H3822-3848; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3828, H3835, H3836, H3836-3837, H3838-3839, H3840, H3840-3844; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3844-3845, H3849-3850, H3850; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3850-3851, H3852, H3855-3856, H3856-3857, H3858, H3860-3862, H3863-3865; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3867-3868; text of title V as reported in House: CR H3868-3872; text of Title VI as reported in House: CR H3872, H3874-3875, H3875-3876; text of Title VII as reported in House: CR H3876-3877, H3877-3879; text of Title VIII as reported in House: CR H3880; text of Title IX as reported in House: CR H3880-3884)

06/13/2006 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Boehner asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 5576 in the Committee of the Whole, pursuant to H. Res. 865, the Chair of the Committee of the Whole may reduce to 2 minutes the time allotted for a series of electronic votes after the first such vote in a series. Agreed to without objection.

06/13/2006 Rule H. Res. 865 passed House.

06/13/2006 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 865 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5576 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. Bill is open to amendments.

06/09/2006 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.

06/09/2006 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-495, by Mr. Knollenberg.