H.R.5631 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007109th Congress (2005-2006)

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09/29/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-289.

09/29/2006 Signed by President.

09/29/2006 Presented to President.

09/29/2006 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

09/29/2006 Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261.

09/29/2006 Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10499-10501)

09/28/2006 Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10433-10442)

09/27/2006 Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

09/26/2006 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 394 - 22 (Roll no. 486).

09/26/2006 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/26/2006 The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 109-676 as unfinished business.

09/26/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the conference report and pursuant to the rule, announced that the Yeas and Nays were ordered. Subsequently, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the conference report until later in the legislative day.

09/26/2006 The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7433)

09/26/2006 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5631.

09/26/2006 Mr. Young (FL) brought up conference report H. Rept. 109-676 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1037. (consideration: CR H7425-7433, H7467-7468)

09/26/2006 Rule H. Res. 1037 passed House.

09/25/2006 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1037 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 5631. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

09/25/2006 Conference report H. Rept. 109-676 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6996-7309)

09/21/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/21/2006 on motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 12 (Roll no. 466). (consideration: CR H6879)

09/21/2006 Mr. Young (FL) moved to close portions of the conference (consideration: CR H6879)

09/21/2006 The Speaker appointed conferees: Young (FL), Hobson, Bonilla, Frelinghuysen, Tiahrt, Wicker, Kingston, Granger, LaHood, Lewis (CA), Murtha, Dicks, Sabo, Visclosky, Moran (VA), Kaptur, and Obey.

09/21/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/21/2006 On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6879)

09/21/2006 Mr. Young (FL) moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

09/21/2006 Conferees agreed to file conference report.

09/08/2006 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

09/07/2006 Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Stevens; Cochran; Specter; Domenici; Bond; McConnell; Shelby; Gregg; Hutchison; Burns; Inouye; Byrd; Leahy; Harkin; Dorgan; Durbin; Reid; Feinstein; Mikulski.

09/07/2006 Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 239. (text as passed Senate: CR S9260-9278)

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4911 Amendment SA 4911 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 238.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4915 Amendment SA 4915 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4915 Amendment SA 4915 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S9092-9093; text: CR S9092-9093) To appropriate funds for emergency wildlife suppression.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4918 Amendment SA 4918 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4912 Amendment SA 4912 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4917 Amendment SA 4917 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4903 Amendment SA 4903 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4901 Amendment SA 4901 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4916 Amendment SA 4916 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4894 Amendment SA 4894 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4900 Amendment SA 4900 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4918 Amendment SA 4918 proposed by Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, up to $1,000,000 for research and development on the heavy fuel diesel engine.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4912 Amendment SA 4912 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To increase by $20,000,000 the amount made available by chapter 2 of title IX for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide for the purpose of assisting the African Union force in Sudan.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4917 Amendment SA 4917 proposed by Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To provide the Secretary of the Army the ability to reimburse servicemembers and their families for financial hardships due to extended deployment overseas.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4903 Amendment SA 4903 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bayh. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, up to $6,000,000 for research and development on bioterrorism threats to troops.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4901 Amendment SA 4901 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Lieberman. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, up to $1,500,000 for the development of a field-deployable hydrogen fueling station.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4916 Amendment SA 4916 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Cochran. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $300,000 for independent testing of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Neutralizer III.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4894 Amendment SA 4894 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available from Other Procurement, Army, up to $1,500,000 for a Convoy Training Simulator for the Montana Army National Guard.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4900 Amendment SA 4900 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Graham. (consideration: CR S9092; text: CR S9092) To make available up to $2,000,000 for infrastructure for the Afghanistan military legal system.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4906 Proposed amendment SA 4906 withdrawn in Senate.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4857 Amendment SA 4857 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4913 Amendment SA 4913 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S9090)

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4913 Amendment SA 4913 proposed by Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S9090-9091) To require a report on procedures and guidelines in the event of further sectarian violence.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4857 Amendment SA 4857 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S9089-9090, S9091-9092; text: CR S9089) To provide that none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be available for the conversion to contractor performance of certain activities or functions of the Department of Defense in cases where the contractor receives a competitive advantage by offering inferior retirement benefits to workers who are going to be employed in the performance of such activities or functions than those offered by the Department to comparable civilian employees.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4897 Amendment SA 4897 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4897 Motion to table amendment SA 4897 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 51. Record Vote Number: 237.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4909 Motion to table amendment SA 4909 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 236.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4911 Amendment SA 4911 proposed by Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S9086-9087, S9094; text: CR S9086) To make available an additional $65,400,000 for additional appropriations for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, for the procurement of Predators for Special Operations forces, and to designate the amount as an emergency requirement.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4897 Motion to table amendment SA 4897 made in Senate.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4909 Motion to table amendment SA 4909 made in Senate.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4897 Amendment SA 4897 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S9085, S9086, S9089; text: CR S9085) To make available up to an additional $700,000,000 for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities to combat the growth of poppies in Afghanistan, to eliminate the production and trade of opium, and heroin, and to prevent terrorists from using the proceeds for terrorist activities in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere, and to designate the additional amount as emergency spending.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4909 Amendment SA 4909 proposed by Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S9083-9085, S9085-9086, S9087-9089; text: CR S9083) To prohibit the use of funds for a public relations program designed to monitor news media in the United States and the Middle East and create a database of news stories to promote positive coverage of the war in Iraq.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4907 Amendment SA 4907 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 235.

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4907 Amendment SA 4907 proposed by Senator Conrad. (consideration: CR S9075-9082 ; text: CR 9075) To enhance intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other key leaders of al Qaeda to the justice they deserve.

09/07/2006 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9075-9098)

09/07/2006 S.Amdt.4906 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9075, S9091-9092)

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4906 Amendment SA 4906 proposed by Senator Rockefeller. (consideration: CR S9068; text: CR S9068) To strike the section specifically authorizing intelligence and intelligence-related activities.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4883 Amendment SA 4883 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4895 Motion to table amendment SA 4895 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 234.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4885 Motion to table amendment SA 4885 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 233.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4904 Ruled non-germane by the chair.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4904 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4904.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4904 Amendment SA 4904 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S9030; text: CR S9030) Providing a sense of the Senate on the need for a new direction in Iraq policy and in the civilian leadership of the Department of Defense.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4895 Amendment SA 4895 proposed by Senator Mikulski. (consideration: CR S8996-8998, S9034-9035; text CR S8996-8997) To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into or carry out a contract for the performance by a contractor of any base operation support service at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital pursuant to a private-public competition conducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 that was initiated on June 13, 2000, and has the solicitation number DADA 10-03-R-0001.

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4882 Amendment SA 4882 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 30 - 70. Record Vote Number: 232.

09/06/2006 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8992-8998, S8998-9035, S9066-9068)

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4885 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8992, S9030-9034)

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4882 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8992, S8992-8996)

09/06/2006 S.Amdt.4883 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8992, S9035)

09/05/2006 S.Amdt.4882 Amendment SA 4882 proposed by Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S8948-8950; text: CR S8948) To protect civilian lives from unexploded cluster munitions.

09/05/2006 S.Amdt.4883 Amendment SA 4883 proposed by Senator Allen. (consideration: CR S8926-8929; text: CR H8926) To make available from Defense Health Program $19,000,000 for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

09/05/2006 S.Amdt.4885 Amendment SA 4885 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S8922-8926; text: CR S8923) To include information on civil war in Iraq in the quarterly reports on progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.

09/05/2006 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8909-8912, S8922-8932, S8948-8950)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4863 Amendment SA 4863 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 228.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4863 Amendment SA 4863 proposed by Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S8716-8718; text: CR S8717) To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Navy, up to an additional $3,000,000 to fund improvements to physical security at Navy recruiting stations and to improve data security.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4875 Amendment SA 4875 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4875 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4875.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4875 Amendment SA 4875 proposed by Senator Stabenow. (consideration: CR S8714-8716; text: CR S8714) To increase by $200,000,000 the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title IX for the purpose of supplying needed humanitarian assistance to the innocent Lebanese and Israeli civilians who have been affected by the hostilities between Hezbollah and the Government of Israel.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4868 Amendment SA 4868 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4757 Amendment SA 4757 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4867 Amendment SA 4867 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8713)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4767 Amendment SA 4767 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4868 Amendment SA 4868 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Clinton. (consideration: CR S8713-8714; text: CR S8713-8714) To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, certain funds may be used for community-based programs that provide mental health and readjustment assistance to members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families on their return from deployment.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4757 Amendment SA 4757 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Santorum. (consideration: CR S8713-8714; text: CR S8713) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $3,000,000 for Advanced Switching and Cooling Concepts for Electromagnetic Gun Applications.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4867 Amendment SA 4867 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Byrd. (consideration: CR S8713-8714) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title II for the Army National Guard for operation and maintenance, up to $7,500,000 may be available to renovate and repair existing barracks at Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4767 Amendment SA 4767 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S8713-8714; text: CR S8713) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $1,000,000 for Thermoplastic Composite Body Armor research.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4842 Amendment SA 4842 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4844 Amendment SA 4844 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 67. Record Vote Number: 227.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4844 Amendment SA 4844 proposed by Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S8705-8711; text: CR S8705) To make available from Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, up to $77,000,000 for the Conventional Trident Modification Program.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4855 Amendment SA 4855 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4797 Amendment SA 4797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4860 Amendment SA 4860 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4841 Amendment SA 4841 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4864 Amendment SA 4864 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8704)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4801 Amendment SA 4801 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8704)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4840 Amendment SA 4840 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8704)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4761 Amendment SA 4761 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8704)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4851 Amendment SA 4851 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4849 Amendment SA 4849 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4846 Amendment SA 4846 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8704)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4774 Amendment SA 4774 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4855 Amendment SA 4855 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Dodd. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $1,000,000 for Energy Regeneration and Conversion Fuel Cell Systems to address Navy Unmanned Underwater Vehicle requirements.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4797 Amendment SA 4797 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Voinovich. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title IV for the Army for research, development, test and evaluation, up to $1,000,000 may be available for the Portable Battery Operated Solid-State Electrochemical Oxygen Generator project.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4860 Amendment SA 4860 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Mikulski. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To make available from Procurement, Defense-Wide, up to $12,6000,000 for the completion of the final phase of a certain intelligence activity.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4841 Amendment SA 4841 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Allen. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title II for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, up to $2,000,000 may be available for the Office of Economic Adjustment of the Department of Defense to conduct a traffic study and prepare a report on the improvements required to the transportation infrastructure around Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to accommodate the increase in the workforce located on and around Fort Belvoir resulting from the decisions implemented under the 2005 round of defense base closure and realignment.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4864 Amendment SA 4864 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S8703-8705) To require a cost-benefit analysis of significant proposed realignments or closures of research and development or test and evaluation installations, activities, facilities, laboratories, units, functions, or capabilities of the Air Force.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4801 Amendment SA 4801 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator DeWine. (consideration: CR S8703-8705) To make available from Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, up to $10,000,000 for the Carrier Replacement Program for advance procurement of nuclear propulsion equipment.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4840 Amendment SA 4840 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S8703-8705) to make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $10,000,000 for Combat Vehicle and Automotive Technology.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4761 Amendment SA 4761 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Lott. (consideration: CR S8703-8705) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $10,000,000 for experimentation and refinement of tactics and doctrine in the use of the Class IV unmanned aerial vehicles and ground stations associated with such vehicles.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4851 Amendment SA 4851 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To prohibit the use of funds for establishing United States military installations in Iraq or exercising United States control over the oil resources of Iraq.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4849 Amendment SA 4849 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bond. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To make available up to $8,000,000 for personnel for a certain intelligence activity.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4846 Amendment SA 4846 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Pryor. (consideration: CR S8703-8705) To provide that, or the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title IV for the Army for research, development, test and evaluation, up to $10,000,000 may be available for the Combat Support Hospital - Mobile Support Hospital.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4774 Amendment SA 4774 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S8703-8705; text: CR S8704) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $1,000,000 for blast protection research.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4848 Amendment SA 4848 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 226.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4858 Amendment SA 4858 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 225.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4858 Amendment SA 4858 proposed by Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S8699-8703; text: CR S8699) To prohibit the use of funds by the United States Government to enter into an agreement with the Government of Iraq that would subject members of the Armed Forces to the jurisdiction of Iraq criminal courts or punishment under Iraq law.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4853 Amendment SA 4853 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4853 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4853.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4853 Amendment SA 4853 proposed by Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S8698-8699; text: CR S8698) To appropriate funds for a Cuba Fund for a Democratic Future to promote democratic transition in Cuba.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4842 Amendment SA 4842 proposed by Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR S8698, S8713; text: CR S8698) To prohibit the suspension of royalties under certain circumstances, to clarify the authority to impose price thresholds for certain leases.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4827 Amendment SA 4827 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8684)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4802 Amendment SA 4802 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4827 Amendment SA 4827 proposed by Senator Bond. (consideration: CR S8682-8685, S8691; text: CR S8684) To clarify the availability of funds for the National Guard for National Guard and Reserve equipment.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4828 Amendment SA 4828 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4847 Amendment SA 4847 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4808 Amendment SA 4808 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4755 Amendment SA 4755 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4828 Amendment SA 4828 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Chambliss. (consideration: CR S8682; text: CR S8682) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $1,000,000 for the Automated Communications Support System for WARFIGHTERS, Intelligence Community, Linguists, and Analysts.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4847 Amendment SA 4847 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S8682; text: CR S8682) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, up to $3,000,000 for Small and Medium Caliber Recoil Mitigation Technologies.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4808 Amendment SA 4808 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S8682; text: CR S8682) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $5,000,000 for the Virtual Training and Airspace Management Simulation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4755 Amendment SA 4755 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Santorum. (consideration: CR S8682; text: CR S8682) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $2,500,000 for Navy research and development activities on the Wireless Maritime Inspection System as part of the Smartship Wireless Project of the Navy.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4785 Amendment SA 4785 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 224. (text as modified: CR S8679-8680)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Amendment SA 4784 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S8678)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4787 Amendment SA 4787 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4787 Motion to table amendment SA 4787 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 60. Record Vote Number: 223.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4848 Amendment SA 4848 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S8680-8681, S8691, S8703; text: CR S8680) To require notice to Congress and the public on earmarks of funds available to the Department of Defense.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4785 Amendment SA 4785 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S8678-8680, S8682; text: CR S8678) To ensure the fiscal integrity of travel payments made by the Department of Defense.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Defense of germaneness withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Point of order withdrawn in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4784.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Defense of germaneness raised in Senate.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4784.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4784 Amendment SA 4784 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S8676-8677, S8678; text: CR S8676) To require the posting of certain reports of the Department of Defense on the Internet website of the Department of Defense.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4787 Motion to table amendment SA 4787 made in Senate.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4787 Amendment SA 4787 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S8675-8676, S8681-8682; text: CR S8675) To limit the funds available to the Department of Defense for expenses relating to conferences.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4838 Amendment SA 4838 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4823 Amendment SA 4823 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4837 Amendment SA 4837 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4789 Amendment SA 4789 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4821 Amendment SA 4821 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4777 Amendment SA 4777 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4838 Amendment SA 4838 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8675) To clarify the treatment of Committee report guidance on certain projects.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4823 Amendment SA 4823 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8675) To make available from Defense Health Program up to $500,000 for a pilot program on troops to nurse teachers.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4837 Amendment SA 4837 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bennett. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8675) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $1,000,000 for the development of a Lightweight All Terrain Vehicle.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4789 Amendment SA 4789 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Stabenow. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8674-8675) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $8,000,000 for the Advanced Tank Armament System.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4821 Amendment SA 4821 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8674) To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve, up to $3,500,000 for the Individual First Aid Kit.

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4777 Amendment SA 4777 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Smith. (consideration: CR S8674-8675; text: CR S8674) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force, up to $4,000,000 for the Transportable Transponder Landing System.

08/03/2006 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8674-8677, S8678-8690, S8691, S8698-8723)

08/03/2006 S.Amdt.4802 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8674, S8689-8690)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4783 Amendment SA 4783 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8600)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4792 Amendment SA 4792 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8600)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4829 Amendment SA 4829 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4814 Amendment SA 4814 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4783 Amendment SA 4783 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S8600) To provide that up to $9,000,000 of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by chapter 2 of title IX for the Army for operation and maintenance and up to $2,000,000 of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by such chapter for the Marine corps for operation and maintenance may be made available for the procurement of hemostatic agents, including blood clotting bandages and invasive hemostatic agents, for use by members of the Armed Forces in the field.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4792 Amendment SA 4792 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Coleman. (consideration: CR S8600) To make available from Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force, up to $5,000,000 for the procurement of Radiation Hardened Microelectronics.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4829 Amendment SA 4829 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Sununu. (consideration: CR S8600; text: CR S8600) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $1,000,000 for an integrated, low-cost, low-power Multibeam Side Scan Sonar System for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4814 Amendment SA 4814 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S8600; text: CR S8600) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force, up to $1,500,000 for Commercialization and Industrialization of Adaptive Optics.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4762 Amendment SA 4762 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4798 Amendment SA 4798 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4766 Amendment SA 4766 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4779 Amendment SA 4779 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4803 Amendment SA 4803 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4798 Amendment SA 4798 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Isakson. (consideration: CR S8599; text: CR S8599) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army, up to $1,000,000 for environmental management and compliance information.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4766 Amendment SA 4766 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S8599; text: CR S8599) To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Army, up to $500,000 for the United States Army Center of Military History to support a traveling exhibit on military experience in World War II.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4779 Amendment SA 4779 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Warner. (consideration: CR S8599; text: CR S8599) To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, an additional amount of up to $7,500,000 for the Joint Advertising, Market Research and Studies program.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4803 Amendment SA 4803 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Byrd. (consideration: CR S8599; text: CR S8599) To require reports on the recommendations of the Defense Science Board regarding the management of the biometrics program of the Department of Defense.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4768 Amendment SA 4768 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4768 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4768.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4806 Amendment SA 4806 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4806 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4806.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4781 Motion to table amendment SA 4781 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 43. Record Vote Number: 222.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4819 Amendment SA 4819 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 221.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4819 Amendment SA 4819 proposed by Senator Dodd. (consideration: CR S8596-8598; text: CR S8596-8597) To make available an additional $6,700,000,000 to fund equipment reset requirements resulting from continuing combat operations, including repair, depot, and procurement activities.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4805 Amendment SA 4805 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4805 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4805.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4805 Amendment SA 4805 proposed by Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S8591-8593) To improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4771 Amendment SA 4771 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4796 Amendment SA 4796 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4760 Amendment SA 4760 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8590)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4773 Amendment SA 4773 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4778 Amendment SA 4778 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4771 Amendment SA 4771 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Frist. (consideration: CR S8590-8591; text: CR S8590-8591) To modify the notice and wait period applicable to modifications of certain contracts for national defense purposes.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4796 Amendment SA 4796 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Conrad. (consideration: CR S8590-8591; text: CR S8590) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force, up to $6,000,000 for Military-Standard-1760 integration for the internal weapons bays of B-52 aircraft.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4760 Amendment SA 4760 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Lott. (consideration: CR S8590-8591) To make available $2,000,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for the Para foil Joint Precision Air Drop System.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4773 Amendment SA 4773 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Dayton. (consideration: CR S8590-8591; text: CR S8590) To make available from additional appropriations for Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard, up to $6,700,000 for the pilot program of the Army National Guard on the reintegration of members of the National Guard into civilian life after deployment.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4778 Amendment SA 4778 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Smith. (consideration: CR S8590-8591; text: CR S8590) To make available from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $2,000,000 for the Advanced Airship Flying Laboratory.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4776 Amendment SA 4776 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S8586)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4806 Amendment SA 4806 proposed by Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR S8587-8590, S8599; text: CR S8587) To prohibit the suspension of royalties under certain circumstances, to clarify the authority to impose price thresholds for certain leases, to limit the eligibility of certain lessees for new leases, and to restrict the transfer of certain leases.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4776 Amendment SA 4776 proposed by Senator Salazar. (consideration: CR S8585-8587, S8590; text: CR S8586) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title II for the Air force for operation and maintenance, up to $10,000,000 may be available for an interoperable communications capability for the United States Northern Command.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4781 Amendment SA 4781 proposed by Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S8582-8585, S8598-8599; text: CR S8582; text as modified: CR S8584-8585) To appropriate, with an offset, an additional $2,000,000 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for the improvement of imaging for traumatic brain injuries.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4802 Amendment SA 4802 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S8582, S8599; text: CR S8582) To require a new National Intelligence Estimate on prospects for security and stability in Iraq.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4775 Amendment SA 4775 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 220. (text as modified: CR S8579)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4768 Amendment SA 4768 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S8574-8578, S8599; text: CR S8575; text as modified: CR S8577) To provide emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and immigration reform.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4788 Amendment SA 4788 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4772 Amendment SA 4772 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4770 Amendment SA 4770 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4759 Amendment SA 4759 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4758 Amendment SA 4758 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8571)

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4772 Amendment SA 4772 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Carper. (consideration: CR S8571-8572; text: CR S8572) To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended to provide award fees to any defense contractor for performance that does not meet the requirements of the contract.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4770 Amendment SA 4770 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Lugar. (consideration: CR S8571-8572; text: CR S8571) To make available from Other Procurement, Navy, up to $3,000,000 for the Man Overboard Identification System Program.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4759 Amendment SA 4759 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S8571-8572; text: CR S8571) To make available from Other Procurement, Army, up to $2,600,000 for the Virtual Interactive Combat Environment for the New Jersey National Guard.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4758 Amendment SA 4758 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Cochran. (consideration: CR S8571-8572) To require a report assessing the Depleted Uranium Sensing and Treatment for Removal program of the Department of Defense.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4795 Amendment SA 4795 ruled out of order by the chair.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4795 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4795.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4795 Amendment SA 4795 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S8570) To provide for the extension and modification of certain tax relief provisions, and for Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act amendments.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4788 Amendment SA 4788 proposed by Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 4775. (consideration: CR S8567-8569, S8574; text: CR S8567) To provide $1,829,000,000 for the Army National Guard for the construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fencing, and 500 miles of vehicle barriers along the southwest border.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4775 Amendment SA 4775 proposed by Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S8566-8567, S8572-8574, S8579, S8581; text: CR S8567) To provide $1,829,100,000 for the Army National Guard for the construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles of vehicle barriers along the southwest border.

08/02/2006 S.Amdt.4762 Amendment SA 4762 proposed by Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S8562-8566, S8600; text: CR S8562) To require plans to procure medical countermeasures for treating forward deployed members of the Armed Forces against acute radiation syndrome and similar threats.

08/02/2006 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8561-8578, S8578-8579, S8581-8601)

08/01/2006 S.Amdt.4751 Amendment SA 4751 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

08/01/2006 S.Amdt.4751 Amendment SA 4751 proposed by Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S8528; text: CR S8528) To appropriate as additional appropriations $7,800,000,000 for the Army and $5,300,000,000 for the Marine Corps for the reset of equipment due to continuing combat operations and to designate such amounts as emergency requirements.

08/01/2006 The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

08/01/2006 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8513-8527, S8528-8529; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8513-8527)

07/25/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.

07/25/2006 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Stevens with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-292.

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 Defense. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

06/21/2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

06/20/2006 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. 5631.

06/20/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

06/20/2006 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 19 (Roll no. 305).

06/20/2006 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

06/20/2006 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4312)

06/20/2006 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5631.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1079 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 62 - 363 (Roll no. 304).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1077 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 50 - 373 (Roll no. 303).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1075 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 56 - 369 (Roll no. 302).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1074 On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 268 (Roll no. 301).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1072 On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment (A017) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 262 (Roll no. 300).

06/20/2006 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.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1079 Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4308-4309, H4312; text: CR H4308)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1078 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A023) Failed by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1078 Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4307; text: CR H4307)

06/20/2006 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.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1077 Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4306-4307, H4311-4312; text: CR H4306)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1076 On agreeing to the Norton amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1076 Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. Norton. (consideration: CR H4306; text: CR H4306)

06/20/2006 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.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1075 Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4304-4306, H4310-4311; text: CR H4304)

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hinchey amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1074 Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Hinchey. (consideration: CR H4303-4304, H4310; text: CR H4303)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1073 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A018) Failed by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1073 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4301-4302; text: CR H4301)

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hinchey amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1072 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Hinchey. (consideration: CR H4300-4301, H4309-4310; text: CR H4300)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1071 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A016) Failed by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1071 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4295-4300; text: CR H4295)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1070 On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1070 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H4293-4295; text: CR H4293-4294)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1069 By unanimous consent, the Filner amendment was withdrawn.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Filner amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1069 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Filner. (consideration: CR H4293; text: CR H4293)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1068 By unanimous consent, the Stearns amendment was withdrawn.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1068 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Stearns. (consideration: CR H4293; text: CR H4293)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1067 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 69 - 352, 1 Present (Roll no. 299).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1066 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347, 1 Present (Roll no. 298).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1062 On agreeing to the Chocola amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 285 (Roll no. 297).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1059 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 50 - 376 (Roll no. 296).

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1065 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 219 (Roll no. 295).

06/20/2006 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.

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEINGS - 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 adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1067 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4288-4289, H4292; text: CR H4288)

06/20/2006 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 postpoinned further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1066 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4287-4288, H4291-4292; text: CR H4287)

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1065 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Schiff. (consideration: CR H4275-4286, H4289-4290; text: CR H4275-4276)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1064 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1064 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H4275; text: CR H4275)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1063 On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1063 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR H4274-4275; text: CR H4274)

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chocola amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chocola demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chocola amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1062 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Chocola. (consideration: CR H4273-4274, H4290-4291; text: CR H4273)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1061 By unanimous consent, the Engel amendment was withdrawn.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1061 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H4273; text: CR H4273)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1060 On agreeing to the Castle amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castle amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1060 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Castle. (consideration: CR H4271-4272; text: CR H4271)

06/20/2006 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1059 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H4270-4271; text: CR H4270)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1058 On agreeing to the Granger amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Granger amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1058 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Granger. (consideration: CR H4264-4265; text: CR H4264)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1057 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1057 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H4258; text: CR H4258)

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1056 On agreeing to the Murtha amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

06/20/2006 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murtha amendment under the five-minute rule.

06/20/2006 H.Amdt.1056 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Murtha. (consideration: CR H4258; text: CR H4258)

06/20/2006 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5631.

06/20/2006 The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Camp to act as Chairman of the Committee.

06/20/2006 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 877 and Rule XVIII.

06/20/2006 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5631 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.

06/20/2006 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 877. (consideration: CR H4246-4313; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H4254, H4255; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H4255-4256; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H4256-4258; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H4258, H4259; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H4259; text of Title VI as reported in House: CR H4259; text of Title VII as reported in House: CR H4259; text of Title VIII as reported in House: CR H4259-4264, H4265-4268; text of Title IX as reported in House: CR H4268-4270, H4270)

06/20/2006 Rule H. Res. 877 passed House.

06/19/2006 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 877 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5631 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.

06/16/2006 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 281.

06/16/2006 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-504, by Mr. Young (FL).