http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25886 Carrie Meek's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 19 May 2013 06:05:14 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=25886&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25886 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe and others talked about Democratic Party principles and issues such as Medicare and unemployment. Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Gephardt addressed the convention, criticizing President Bush and talking about his own campaign platform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-1 Sat, 06 Dec 2003 14:13:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174461-1 Tue, 07 Jan 2003 23:14:15 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173140-1 Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:01:07 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173117-1 Wed, 09 Oct 2002 14:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172962-1 Wed, 02 Oct 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:01:08 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172840-1 Wed, 25 Sep 2002 14:00:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172815-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172815-2 Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:59:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172700-1 Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:00:11 GMT As part of the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, Representative Jefferson recognized members of the caucus. Various awards were given to members of the African American community who have served as role models and advanced equality in America. Prior to each presentation, a short video was shown highlighting the accomplishments of the award recipient. The recipients included former Representative Julian Dixon, Representative Meeks, President Mogae, Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith, Mr. Chenault, Mr. Parsons and Ms. Brazille. Representative Dixon was recognized posthumously, and his wife Bettye Lee accepted the award on his behalf. In addition, Mrs. Smith accepted the award on behalf of her husband. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172595-1 Sun, 15 Sep 2002 02:23:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172436-1 Wed, 04 Sep 2002 18:00:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171407-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171407-2 Tue, 23 Jul 2002 13:59:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171387-1 Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:18:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171336-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171336-2 Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:51:22 GMT Representative Gephardt delivered the keynote speech at a Democratic fundraiser. He spoke about the unity between parties in the war against terrorism and the upcoming fall elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171352-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171352-4 Sun, 21 Jul 2002 23:17:22 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171095-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171095-1 Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:01:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171020-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171020-2 Tue, 09 Jul 2002 16:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170199-1 Wed, 22 May 2002 14:01:08 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170094-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170094-2 Wed, 15 May 2002 22:17:50 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169873-1 Thu, 02 May 2002 14:00:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169819-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169819-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2002 17:59:50 GMT Officials testified about the fiscal year 2003 budget proposal for the U.S. Secret Service, including new duties that have been necessitated by the September 11 attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168854-1 Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:10:15 GMT Rep. Sullivan was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168849-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:01:14 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168695-1 Thu, 14 Feb 2002 15:00:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168545-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2002 15:00:16 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167792-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2001 19:38:53 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167204-1 Thu, 08 Nov 2001 15:01:40 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166698-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166698-2 Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:59:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-1 Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:00:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:44:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165476-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165476-2 Thu, 02 Aug 2001 15:59:53 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165454-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2001 14:00:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:18:46 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165327-1 Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:00:17 GMT Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 174. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 174: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 174. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2217 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. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 174 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2217. Amendment offered by Mr. Pombo. An amendment to provide $1,000,000 in funding for the Banta-Carbona Irrigation District Fish Screen Project in Tracy, California. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pombo amendment under the five-minute rule. By unanimous consent, the Pombo amendment was withdrawn. Amendment offered by Ms. Slaughter. An amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for the National Endowment for the Humanities by $3 million; the Institute of Museums and Library Services by $2 million; and NEA Challenge America Arts Fund by $10 million. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pombo amendment under the five-minute rule. By unanimous consent, the Pombo amendment was withdrawn. Amendment offered by Ms. Slaughter. An amendment to increase funding (by transfer) for the National Endowment for the Humanities by $3 million; the Institute of Museums and Library Services by $2 million; and NEA Challenge America Arts Fund by $10 million. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Slaughter amendment under the five-minute rule. DEBATE LIMITATION - Mr. Skeen asked unanimous consent that further debate on the Slaughter amendment continue for not to exceed 50 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection. ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Skeen asked unanimous consent that debate on the following specified amendments and any amendments thereto, be limited to the time specified, equally divided and controlled: 1. An amendment to be offered by Mr. Sanders (related to payments in lieu of taxes) for 30 minutes; and 2. An amendment to be offered by Mr. Rahall (regarding Mineral Leasing Act) for 30 minutes. Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 177). Amendment offered by Mr. Sanders. An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for weatherization programs by $24 million; to increase the account for Payments In Lieu of Taxes by $12 million; and to increase the account for energy conservation programs by $24 million. Increases would be offset by reductions in fossil energy research. DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Sanders amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Sanders amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sanders demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney (NY). DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Maloney (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the Maloney (NY) amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. Burr raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Burr stated that the proviso beginning on page 89, line 13 and extending to line 18, superceded existing law and constituted legislation on an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the extension for the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program to one year. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio. An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 312 from the bill. Section 312 provides for the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio. An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 312 from the bill. Section 312 provides for the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment under the five-minute rule. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Traficant. An amendment to include "Buy-American" provisions in the bill. On agreeing to the Traficant amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Rahall. An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prevent funds in the bill from being expended to conduct preleasing, leasing and related activities under either the Mineral Leasing Act or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act within the boundaries of a National Monument. DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment. ORDER OF PROCEDURE - MR. Skeen asked unanimous consent that debate on the following specified amendments to the bill, and any amendments thereto, be limited to the time specified, equally divided and controlled: 1. An amendment offered by Mr. Davis of Florida (related to oil and gas leasing in Florida) for 30 minutes; 2. An amendment offered by Mr. Inslee (regarding hardrock mining) for 30 minutes; 3. An amendment offered by Mr. Deutsch (regarding Biscayne National Park) for 10 minutes; and 4. An amendment offered by Mr. Stearns (regarding NEA) for 10 minutes. Agreed to without objection. VOTE POSTPONED - 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 pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. On agreeing to the Sanders amendment Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 262 (Roll no. 178). On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 287 (Roll no. 179). On agreeing to the Rahall amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 173 (Roll no. 180). Amendment offered by Mr. Davis (FL). An amendment to prevent use of funds to execute a final lease agreement for oil or gas development in the area of the Gulf of Mexico known as Lease Sale 181 prior to April 1, 2002. DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Davis (FL) amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Davis (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (FL) demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee. An amendment to require that none of the funds in the bill may be used to suspend or revise the final regulations published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2000, that amended environmental mining rules (part 3809 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations). DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Inslee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Inslee demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Deutsch. An amendment to prevent use of funds in the bill may be used to pay salaries and expenses of personnel of the Department of the Interior to extend leases, any standstill agreement, or the terms of the settlement agreement that took effect March 30, 2001, concerning the holders of interests in seven campsite leases in Biscayne National Park, Florida, identified as campsite leases collectively known as "Stiltsville". DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutsch amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutsch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutsch demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns. An amendment to reduce the amount for National Endowment for the Arts by $10,000,000. DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote pending the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed. On agreeing to the Davis (FL) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 181). On agreeing to the Inslee amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 194 (Roll no. 182). On agreeing to the Deutsch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 222 (Roll no. 183). On agreeing to the Stearns amendment Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 264 (Roll no. 184). The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2217. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 376 - 32 (Roll no. 185). H.R. 2217: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Appropriations have until midnight on June 22 to file a report on a bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY 2002. Agreed to without objection. Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 176: designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on June 25 at 12:30 p.m. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on June 27. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that the Committee on International Relations have until 5:00 p.m. on June 22 to file a report on H.R. 1954. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 1954: to extend the authorities of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 until 2006 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164847-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164847-3 Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:05:48 GMT Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 171. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives all points of order against the bill. The amendment printed in Part A of H.Rept. 107-105 shall be considered as adopted. Makes in order the amendment printed in Part B of H. Rept. 107-105 and waives all points of order against the amendment. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognitions to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 171 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Bereuter to act as Chairman of the Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164832-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164832-5 Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:53:31 GMT The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 20. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164832-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164832-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:00:42 GMT ---------- THIS REF ID STILL NEEDS PARTS ADDED --- ---------- OPENING PROCEDURES --- The House convened, starting a new legislative day. Today's prayer was offered by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gibbons to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 40 and S. Con. Res. 41. ---------- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES --- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. --------- GENERAL DEBATE ON NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND --- Considered as unfinished business. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Amendment offered by Mr. Hoekstra. An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 107-69 to increase the 50% transferability cap for local educational agencies to 75% upon approval from the state. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hoekstra amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Hoekstra amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hoekstra demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mrs. Meek (FL). An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 107-69 to amend the Osborne Mentoring Program so that both adults and qualified, trained and motivated high school students can be mentors. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meek (FL) amendment. On agreeing to the Meek (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Rogers (MI). An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 107-69 to authorize the Secretary of Education to work with state administrators to promote and advocate the use and establishment of state-sponsored college savings plans during a student's elementary years. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment. On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Norwood. An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 107-69 to authorize school personnel to discipline a student with a disability who has a weapon; knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance; or commits aggravated assault or battery at a school in the same manner as they would discipline a non-disabled student who has commited the same offense, including suspension or expulsion. A disabled child who is disciplined under this amendment would be able to assert a defense that the possession of a weapon, or possession or use of illegal drugs, or sale or solicitation of a controlled substance, was unintentional or innocent. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Norwood amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Norwood amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norwood demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mr. Tiahrt. An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 106-69 to insert the so-called "Parental Freedom of Information" text into the bill which guarantees parents the right to access the curriculum to which their children are exposed. In addition, the amendment requires informed written consent prior to any student being required to undergo non-emergency medical, psychological or psychiatric examination, testing or treatment while at school. The amendment further clarifies that no student should be required to take any survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals personal information or seeks responses on material inappropriate for children. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tiahrt amendment. On agreeing to the Tiahrt amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Armey. An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 107-69 to authorize private school choice for students who have attended low performing schools for 3 years; private school choice as a local use of funds under the Innovative education grants under subpart 1 of part A of Title IV; and private school choice for students attending unsafe schools or for students who have been victims of crime. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Armey amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Armey amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mr. Armey. An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 107-69 to authorize up to 5 school choice research demonstration projects involving public and private schools to demonstrate the effectiveness of school choice in improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Armey amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Armey amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mr. Akin. An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 107-69 to add that the testing required in Section 1111(b)(4) be a test of objective knowledge, based on measurable, verifiable and widely accepted professional testing and assessment standards, and shall not assess the personal opinions, attitudes, or beliefs of the student being tested. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Akin amendment. On agreeing to the Akin amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns. An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 107-69 to require that state educational agencies make known, in the form of a report to the Department of Education, those schools that are in the process of school improvement and indicate the specific category of status: school improvement, corrective action or reconstruction. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mr. Traficant. An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 107-69 to add Buy American provisions to the bill. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Traficant amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Traficant amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Traficant demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. PROCEEDINGS ON AMENDMENTS RESUMED - The Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. On agreeing to the Armey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 273 (Roll no. 135). On agreeing to the Armey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 241 (Roll no. 136). On agreeing to the Hoekstra amendment Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 236 (Roll no. 137). On agreeing to the Norwood amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 181 (Roll no. 138). On agreeing to the Stearns amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 361 - 67 (Roll no. 139). On agreeing to the Traficant amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 415 - 9 (Roll no. 140). Amendment offered by Mr. Brady (TX). An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 107-69 to ensure that teachers have the power to maintain order and discipline in the classroom and discourages frivolous, harassing lawsuits against educators and school districts that take reasonable actions to maintain order and discipline. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Brady (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kildee demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mrs. Mink. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 107-69 to require mentoring for teachers with 3 years or less experience in low performing schools. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mink amendment. On agreeing to the Mink amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Wamp. An amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 107-69 increases the authorization for character education from $25 million to $50 million for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wamp amendment. On agreeing to the Wamp amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Hilleary. An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 107-69 prohibits the use of federal funds by any state or local educational agency or school that discriminates against the Boy Scouts of America in providing equal access to school premises or facilities. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hilleary amendment. On agreeing to the Hilleary amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Ms. Velazquez. An amendment numbered 25 printed in House Report 107-69 amends Title V to make it easier for entities in disadvantaged communities to successfully apply for 21st century community learning grants in states that exercise the option to require a match by allowing them to meet the matching requirement with in-kind contributions. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment. On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Kirk. An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 107-69 expresses the sense of Congress that Sections 8002 (FederalProperty) and 8003 (Federally Connected Children) of the Impact Aid Program should be fully funded. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions in H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirk amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Kirk (IL) amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kirk demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Amendment offered by Mr. Hoeffel. An amendment numbered 27 printed in House Report 107-69 clarifies that localities can spend Title V, Part B funding to provide leave time to teachers so they can attend technology training classes. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hoeffel amendment. On agreeing to the Hoeffel amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Cox. An amendment numbered 28 printed in House Report 107-69 provides that the total funding increases in the bill in the first year will not exceed an 11.5% increase over fiscal year 2001. Authorizes further increases in aggregate funding of 14% (representing 3.5% annually) for all subsequent years. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Cox amendment. POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Cox (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller of (CA) demanded a recorded vote and made a point of no quorum. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 143, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 189 (Roll no. 141). On agreeing to the Kirk amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 3 (Roll no. 142). On agreeing to the Cox amendment Failed by recorded vote: 101 - 326 (Roll no. 143). The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. H.R. 1: to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1836 amended and requested a conference. Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. DEBATE - The House is debating the motion to recommit offered by Mr. Owens of NY. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 144). DEBATE - Mr. Boehner of (OH) asked unanimous consent that he and Mr. George Miller of (CA) be given 10 minutes equally divided for closing remarks on H.R. 1. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 384 - 45 (Roll no. 145). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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. 1. H.R. 1: to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind --- GENERAL DEBATE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION --- Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. McDermott reserved the right to object and under his reservation proceeded with remarks and also yielded time. UNANIMOUS CONSENT WITHDRAWN - Mr. Thomas withdrew his unanimous consent request. Mr. Thomas moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion. The previous question was ordered without objection. On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. Stark moved that the House instruct conferees. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the production of a conference report in which the revenue losses and associated debt service costs do not grow as a percentage of gross domestic product on either a long or short term basis and provides conditions as an outline for same. The previous question was ordered without objection. On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 210 (Roll no. 146). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The Speaker appointed conferees: Thomas, Armey, and Rangel. H.R. 1836: to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002 Mr. Reynolds filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 147. Considered by unanimous consent. Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 139: welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on his visit to the United States and commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the acceptance of Christianity in Armenia Mr. Wicker requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 24: Mr. Schaffer for 5 min and Mr. Horn for 5 min. --- SPECIAL ORDERS --- SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. At the conclusion of Special Order speeches the House will stand adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164412-1 Wed, 23 May 2001 14:02:11 GMT Bills Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 1580-1592; 1 private bill, H.R. 1593; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 45; H. Con. Res. 106-109, and H. Res. 123 were introduced. The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable Judy Biggert to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today's prayer was offered by Rev. John F. Baldwin of Chicago, Illinois. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Ryun of KS to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 66. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 118. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 118: providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 41) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 118. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 41 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, is in order. DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 41. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Matheson moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2001. On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 232 - 189 (Roll no. 87). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.J. Res. 41: proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations Mr. Kingston requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 2: Mrs. Kelly for 5 min and Mr. Taylor of NC for 5 min. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163920-1 Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:00:28 GMT SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Matheson moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163920-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163920-4 Wed, 25 Apr 2001 00:00:00 GMT Bills Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 1259-1285; 1 private bill, H.R. 1286; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 89 and H. Res. 105-106, were introduced. Pages H1293-95 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 104, providing for consideration of H.R. 6, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the marriage penalty by providing for adjustments to the standard deduction, 15-percent rate bracket, and earned income credit and to allow the nonrefundable personal credits against regular and minimum tax liability (H. Rept. 107-31). Page H1293 The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Goss to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The Chair announced that one minute speeches will occur at the end of the legislative day. Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 100. The previous question was ordered without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 282 - 130 (Roll no. 65). H. Res. 100: providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution ( H. Con. Res. 83) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Nussle asked unanimous consent, that during consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 pursuant to H. Res. 100; the further amendment that he had placed at he desk be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, and that said amendment be considered as read for the purpose of the pending request. Agreed to without objection. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 100. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 40 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 100 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the Committee on Budget. An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text, and considered as adopted pursuant to H. Res. 100. On agreeing to the The Budget amendment Agreed to without objection. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with forty minutes of additional general debate on H. Con. Res. 83. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Kucinich. An amendment to provide for investments in education, including new schoo construction grants and full funding for Head Start; funding for Medicare prescription drug benefit; funding for election reform; and funding for affordable housing construction. The amendment also provides for a 20% reduction in the defense budget; eliminates the deductibility of excessive CEO compensation and of tobacco advertising and marketing; reduces OPIC and the advanced Technology Program; and divides projected non-Social Security and non-Medicare surpluses into thirds (ie. additional debt reduction; tax relief; and investment.) DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment Failed by recorded vote: 79 - 343 (Roll no. 66). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Stenholm. An amendment to reserve half of the on-budget surplus over the next 5 years ($370 billion) for debt reduction and strengthening Social Security and Medicare; devote one quarter of the on-budget surplus to tax cuts retroactive to 2001, and for a net tax cut of $180 billion from 2001-2006. The amendment also saves 100% of the Social Security and Medicare trust fund surpluses for future retirees and prohibits those surpluses from being used for any other purpose. In addition, the amendment provides for an immediate tax cut of $23 billion in FY 2001; allocates 25% of the on-budget surplus over the next 5 years for investments in priorities identified by the President with bipartisan support in Congress; enforces discretionary spending levels; provides $92 billion for prescription drug coverage; provides a total of $57 billion for mandatory agriculture spending; and finally, increases spending by $20 billion in budget authority and $25 billion in outlays, with an increase of $23.5 billion for education. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Stenholm amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Stenholm amendment Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 67). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment to provide $2.2 trillion in tax relief between 2002 and 2011 and an additional $93 billion in tax relief for the current fiscal year; to set defense spending at $350 billion in FY 2002; to spend $6.7 billion less in FY 2002 on discretionary programs than proposed by the Committee and $150 billion less over 10 years for discretionary programs. The amendment also locks away 100% of the Social Security and Medicare surpluses; requires that any prescription drug benefit be a part of an overall Medicare reform package that does not weaken the long-term solvency of the system by increased baseline spending; provides specific protection for Social Security reform legislation; ensures that the impact of a proposed tax measure on the economy and federal revenues is taken into account and ensures that "triggers" are not added to any tax measure. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 341 (Roll no. 68). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Spratt. An amendment to extend the solvency of both the Medicare and Social Security programs and calls for giving the Medicare HI surplus the same off-budget status as the Social Security surplus and provides that Social Security and Medicare funds shall be used exclusively to fund benefits promised in current law. The amendment also divides the non-Social Security, non-Medicare surplus into thirds with one-third for tax relief costing $910 billion, one third for more debt reduction and new resources for Medicare and Social Security. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 50 minutes of debate on the Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Spratt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 243 (Roll no. 69). GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 83. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 83. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 70). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 83: establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011 Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 104. Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group - the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Kolbe, Chairman SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. McInnis moved that the House do now adjourn. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2001. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163422-1 Wed, 28 Mar 2001 13:59:53 GMT Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 100. The previous question was ordered without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 282 - 130 (Roll no. 65). H. Res. 100: providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution ( H. Con. Res. 83) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Nussle asked unanimous consent, that during consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 pursuant to H. Res. 100; the further amendment that he had placed at he desk be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, and that said amendment be considered as read for the purpose of the pending request. Agreed to without objection. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 100. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 40 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 100 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the Committee on Budget. An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text, and considered as adopted pursuant to H. Res. 100. On agreeing to the The Budget amendment Agreed to without objection. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with forty minutes of additional general debate on H. Con. Res. 83. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Kucinich. An amendment to provide for investments in education, including new schoo construction grants and full funding for Head Start; funding for Medicare prescription drug benefit; funding for election reform; and funding for affordable housing construction. The amendment also provides for a 20% reduction in the defense budget; eliminates the deductibility of excessive CEO compensation and of tobacco advertising and marketing; reduces OPIC and the advanced Technology Program; and divides projected non-Social Security and non-Medicare surpluses into thirds (ie. additional debt reduction; tax relief; and investment.) DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment Failed by recorded vote: 79 - 343 (Roll no. 66). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Stenholm. An amendment to reserve half of the on-budget surplus over the next 5 years ($370 billion) for debt reduction and strengthening Social Security and Medicare; devote one quarter of the on-budget surplus to tax cuts retroactive to 2001, and for a net tax cut of $180 billion from 2001-2006. The amendment also saves 100% of the Social Security and Medicare trust fund surpluses for future retirees and prohibits those surpluses from being used for any other purpose. In addition, the amendment provides for an immediate tax cut of $23 billion in FY 2001; allocates 25% of the on-budget surplus over the next 5 years for investments in priorities identified by the President with bipartisan support in Congress; enforces discretionary spending levels; provides $92 billion for prescription drug coverage; provides a total of $57 billion for mandatory agriculture spending; and finally, increases spending by $20 billion in budget authority and $25 billion in outlays, with an increase of $23.5 billion for education. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Stenholm amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Stenholm amendment Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 67). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Flake. An amendment to provide $2.2 trillion in tax relief between 2002 and 2011 and an additional $93 billion in tax relief for the current fiscal year; to set defense spending at $350 billion in FY 2002; to spend $6.7 billion less in FY 2002 on discretionary programs than proposed by the Committee and $150 billion less over 10 years for discretionary programs. The amendment also locks away 100% of the Social Security and Medicare surpluses; requires that any prescription drug benefit be a part of an overall Medicare reform package that does not weaken the long-term solvency of the system by increased baseline spending; provides specific protection for Social Security reform legislation; ensures that the impact of a proposed tax measure on the economy and federal revenues is taken into account and ensures that "triggers" are not added to any tax measure. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 341 (Roll no. 68). Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Spratt. An amendment to extend the solvency of both the Medicare and Social Security programs and calls for giving the Medicare HI surplus the same off-budget status as the Social Security surplus and provides that Social Security and Medicare funds shall be used exclusively to fund benefits promised in current law. The amendment also divides the non-Social Security, non-Medicare surplus into thirds with one-third for tax relief costing $910 billion, one third for more debt reduction and new resources for Medicare and Social Security. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 100, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 50 minutes of debate on the Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute. On agreeing to the Spratt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 243 (Roll no. 69). GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 83. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 83. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 70). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 83: establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011 Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 104. Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group - the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Kolbe, Chairman http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163422-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163422-2 Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Bills Introduced: 47 public bills, H.R. 1, 1160-1205; 1 private bill, H.R. 1206; and 10 resolutions, H.J. Res. 40-41; H. Con. Res. 77-82, and H. Res. 98-99, were introduced. Pages H1112-15 Reports Filed: No Reports were filed today. Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bass to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1063 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Rev. Rebecca Hartvigsen, Home of Guiding Hands, Santee, California. Page H1063 JOURNAL VOTE POSTPONED - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Stearns demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hinchey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 132 and H.R. 395. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be designated by the Chair. Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 802. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 802: to authorize the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other purposes Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Mr. LaFalce moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 71 - 336 (Roll no. 56). DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 93. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 169 (Roll no. 57). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 58). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 1099: to make changes in laws governing Coast Guard personnel, increase marine safety, renew certain groups that advise the Coast Guard on safety issues, make miscellaneous improvements to Coast Guard operations and policies, and for other purposes Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 59). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 802: to authorize the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other purposes Joint Economic Committee - the Chair appointed the following member of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Saxton. House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards - the Chair appointed the following members of the House to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards: Mr. Ney, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Frost and Mr. Thompson of MS. Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center - the Chair appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center: Mr. Pickering. Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center - the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center: Mr. Lewis of GA. Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress - the Chair appointed Mr. Timothy J. Johnson, Minnetonka, Minnesota. The House received a communication from the Honorable Jeff Trandahl, Clerk. Pursuant to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House of his reappointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress the following person: Susan Palmer, Aurora, Illinois. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 93. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 247 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 93 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Miller to act as Chairman of the Committee. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 247. Amendment offered by Mr. Frank. An amendment to provide $50,000,000 in assistance in FY 2002 only for activities pursuant to section 105 (a)(24) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the Frank amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Traficant. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add "Buy-American" provisions. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Traficant amendment under the five-minute rule. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bachus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to provide that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill shall be located in a neighborhood consisting predominantly of persons of low and moderate income. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to add text stipulating that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill may not be made available exclusively for use of the residents of a particular manufactured housing park or of other manufactured housing, but shall generally serve the residents of the area in which it is located. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. On agreeing to the Traficant amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 0 (Roll no. 60). The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 247. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 401 - 6 (Roll no. 61). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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. 247. H.R. 247: to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2001, for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for a period of debate on the subject of the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2002; that such period of debate not exceed 3 hours, equally divided and controlled; that after such period of debate, the Committee of the Whole rise without motion; and that no further consideration of the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2002 be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on March 26 at 2 p.m. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on March 26, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on March 27. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Mar. 28. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. Considered by unanimous consent. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 69. Amendment offered by Mr. Chabot. An amendment to clarify that the provisions of the amended paragraph apply to The Hague Conference on Private International Law. On agreeing to the Chabot amendment Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Amendment offered by Mr. Chabot. An amendment to the preamble. On agreeing to the Chabot amendment Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 69: expressing the sense of the Congress on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and urging all Contracting States to the Convention to recommend the production of practice guides SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Grucci moved that the House do now adjourn. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 26, 2001. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-1 Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:59:44 GMT ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-2 Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Mr. LaFalce moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 71 - 336 (Roll no. 56). DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 93. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 169 (Roll no. 57). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Considered as unfinished business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-4 Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 93. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 247 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 93 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Miller to act as Chairman of the Committee. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 247. Amendment offered by Mr. Frank. An amendment to provide $50,000,000 in assistance in FY 2002 only for activities pursuant to section 105 (a)(24) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the Frank amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Traficant. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add "Buy-American" provisions. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Traficant amendment under the five-minute rule. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bachus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to provide that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill shall be located in a neighborhood consisting predominantly of persons of low and moderate income. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to add text stipulating that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill may not be made available exclusively for use of the residents of a particular manufactured housing park or of other manufactured housing, but shall generally serve the residents of the area in which it is located. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. On agreeing to the Traficant amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 0 (Roll no. 60). The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 247. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 401 - 6 (Roll no. 61). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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. 247. H.R. 247: to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-7 Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Bills Introduced: 26 public bills, H.R. 8, 10, 1013-1036; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 62-63, and H. Res. 88-90, were introduced. Pages H926-29 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Dr. Calvin C. Turpin of Hollister, California, National Chaplain of the American Legion. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Platts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. Mr. Stearns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 725. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 725: to establish a toll free number under the Federal Trade Commission to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 88: designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 364. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 364: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5927 Southwest 70th Street in Miami, Florida, as the ``Marjory Williams Scrivens Post Office'' Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 821. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 821: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1030 South Church Street in Asheboro, North Carolina, as the "W. Joe Trogdon Post Office Building" Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 809. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 809: to make technical corrections to various antitrust laws and to references to such laws Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 741. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 741: to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, in order to carry out provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 860. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 860: to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow a judge to whom a case is transferred to retain jurisdiction over certain multidistrict litigation cases for trial, and to provide for Federal jurisdiction of certain multiparty, multiforum civil actions Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 320. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. S. 320: to make technical corrections in patent, copyright, and trademark laws Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 861. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 861: to make technical amendments to section 10 of title 9, United States Code Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 3 (Roll no. 48). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 725: to establish a toll free number under the Federal Trade Commission to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made Considered as unfinished business. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 49). H.R. 861: to make technical amendments to section 10 of title 9, United States Code Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Boswell. Japan-United States Friendship Commission - the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Japan-United States Friendship Commission: Mr. McDermott. Mr. Foley requested that Mr. Simmons be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 20. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Hastings (WA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 89. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with Special Order speeches. Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 90: designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with Special Order speeches. Mr. Turner moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163163-1 Wed, 14 Mar 2001 15:00:46 GMT