[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1131-D1133]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Bills Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 4732-4755; and 14 resolutions, 
H.J. Res. 132, H. Con. Res. 336-345, and H. Res. 583, 585, 587, were 
introduced.
  Pages H10075-77
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  Conference report on H.R. 2281, to amend title 17, United States 
Code, to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization 
Copyright Treaty and Performances and Phonograms Treaty (H. Rept. 105-
796);
  Report in the matter of Representative Jay Kim (H. Rept. 105-797);
  H. Res. 580, providing for consideration of H.R. 4274, making 
appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, 
and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 1999 (H. Rept. 105-798);
  H. Res. 586, waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany H.R. 3150, to amend title 11 of the United States Code (H. 
Rept. 105-799);
  Conference report on H.R. 1853, to amend the Carl D. Perkins 
Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H. Rept. 105-800);
  H.R. 3888, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the 
protection of consumers against ``slamming'' by telecommunications 
carriers, amended (H. Rept. 105-801);
  H.R. 4353, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the 
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to improve the competitiveness of 
American business and promote foreign commerce (H. Rept. 105-802); 
                                                        Pages H10032-75
Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal of 
Wednesday, October 7 by a yea and nay vote of 325 yeas to 72 nays with 
9 voting ``present'', Roll No. 495.
  Pages H10013-14
Recess: The House recessed at 10:23 a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. 
                                                        Pages H10014-15
Impeachment Resolution: The House agreed to H. Res. 581, authorizing 
and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether 
sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson 
Clinton, President of the United States, by a recorded vote of 258 ayes 
to 176 noes, Roll No. 498.
  Pages H10015-32, H10083-H10119
  Rejected the Boucher motion to recommit the resolution to the 
Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report the resolution 
back with an amendment to strike the first section and insert 
provisions to conduct an inquiry and if appropriate to act upon the 
Referral from the Independent Counsel; to review the constitutional 
standard for impeachment; and investigate whether sufficient grounds 
exist for the House to exercise its constitutional power to impeach the 
President. Following the conclusion of its inquiry the Committee shall 
make its recommendations sufficiently in advance of December 31, 1998 
for the House to consider them (rejected by a yea and nay vote of 198 
yeas to 236 nays, Roll No. 497).
Pages H10116-19
Hand-Enrollment Resolution: The House passed H.J. Res. 131, waiving 
certain enrollment requirements for the remainder of the One Hundred 
Fifth Congress with respect to any bill or joint resolution making 
general or continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1999. 
                                                            Page H10121
  H. Res. 580, the rule that provided for consideration of joint 
resolution, was agreed to by voice vote.
Pages H10120-21
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Congressional Medal of Honor to Theodore Roosevelt: H.R. 2263, to 
authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of 
Honor posthumously to Theodore Roosevelt for his gallant and heroic 
actions in the attack on San Juan Heights, Cuba, during the Spanish-
American War;
  Pages H10121-26, H10149
  Science Policy Report: H. Res. 578, expressing the sense of the House 
of Representatives that the print of the Committee on Science entitled 
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Science Policy'' should serve as a framework for future deliberations 
on congressional science policy and funding;
  Pages H10149-55
  International Child Labor Relief: H.R. 4506, amended, to provide for 
United States support for developmental alternatives for underage child 
workers;
  Pages H10163-66
  Providing Rewards for Information: H.R. 4660, amended, to amend the 
State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide rewards for 
information leading to the arrest or conviction of any individual for 
the commission of an act, or conspiracy to act, of international 
terrorism, narcotics related offenses, or for serious violations of 
international humanitarian law relating to the Former Yugoslavia. 
Agreed to amend the title;
  Pages H10166-69
  Condemning Forced Abduction of Ugandan Children: H. Con. Res. 309, 
amended, condemning the forced abduction of Ugandan children and their 
use as soldiers;
  Pages H10183-85
  Veterans Employment Opportunities: S. 1021, to amend title 5, United 
States Code, to provide that consideration may not be denied to 
preference eligibles applying for certain positions in the competitive 
service--clearing the measure for the President;
  Pages H10185-90
  Federal Employee Life Insurance Programs: Agreed to the Senate 
amendments to H.R. 2675, to require that the Office of Personnel 
Management submit proposed legislation under which group universal life 
insurance and group variable universal life insurance would be 
available under chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code--clearing the 
measure for the President;
  Pages H10190-93
  Recognizing Importance of Children and Families: H. Con. Res. 302, 
recognizing the importance of children and families in the United 
States and expressing support for the goals of National Kids Day and 
National Family Month;
  Pages H10193-96
  Campaign Finance Sunshine: H.R. 2109, to amend the Federal Election 
Campaign Act of 1971 to require reports filed under such Act to be 
filed electronically and to require the Federal Election Commission to 
make such reports available to the public within 24 hours of receipt; 
                                                        Pages H10196-97
  Coats Human Services Reauthorization: Conference report on S. 2206, A 
bill to amend the Head Start Act, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 
Act of 1981, and the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize 
and make improvements to those Acts, to establish demonstration 
projects that provide an opportunity for persons with limited means to 
accumulate assets--clearing the measure for the President; 
                                                        Pages H10201-07
  Granting Consent to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority Compact: 
S.J. Res. 51, granting the consent of Congress to the Potomac Highlands 
Airport Authority Compact entered into between the States of Maryland 
and West Virginia--clearing the measure for the President; 
                                                        Pages H10207-08
  Depository Institution Regulatory Streamlining: H.R. 4364, amended, 
to streamline the regulation of depository institutions, to safeguard 
confidential banking and credit union supervisory information; and 
                                                        Pages H10208-18
  Fair Credit Reporting Act: S. 2561, to amend the Fair Credit 
Reporting Act with respect to furnishing and using consumer reports for 
employment--clearing the measure for the President.
  Pages H10218-20
Suspensions--Votes Postponed: The House completed debate and postponed 
votes on the following measures until October 9:
  Importance of Mammograms and Biopsies: H. Res. 565, expressing the 
sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of 
mammograms and biopsies in the fight against breast cancer; 
                                                        Pages H10155-57
  Concerning the Inadequacy of Sewage Infrastructure: H. Con. Res. 331, 
expressing the sense of Congress concerning the inadequacy of sewage 
infrastructure facilities in Tijuana, Mexico;
  Pages H10169-80
  Efforts to Identify Holocaust-era Assets: H. Res. 557, expressing 
support for U. S. government efforts to identify Holocaust-era assets, 
urging the restitution of individual and communal property; and 
                                                        Pages H10180-83
  William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Act: Conference report on H.R. 
3874, to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to make improvements to 
the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 
children and to extend the authority of that program through fiscal 
year 2003.
  Pages H10197-H10200
Labor, HHS Appropriations: The House began consideration of amendments 
to H.R. 4274, making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health 
and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 1999.
  Pages H10137-48

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Agreed To:
  The Istook substitute amendment to the Greenwood amendment to (agreed 
to by a recorded vote of 224 ayes to 200 noes, Roll No. 504); and 
                                                        Pages H10142-48
  The Greenwood amendment, as amended, that prohibits title X funding 
to a family planning provider that knowingly provides contraceptives to 
a minor without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. 
                                                        Pages H10142-48
  H. Res. 584, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill, 
was agreed to by a recorded vote of 214 ayes to 209 noes with 1 voting 
``present'', Roll No. 502.
Pages H10126-29, H10130-35
  Agreed to table the motion to reconsider the vote on final passage by 
a recorded vote of 230 ayes to 192 noes, Roll No. 503. 
                                                        Pages H10134-35
  Earlier, agreed to order the previous question by a yea and nay vote 
of 224 yeas to 201 nays, Roll No. 500; and agreed to table the motion 
to reconsider ordering the previous question by a recorded vote of 231 
ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 501.
Pages H10132-34
Motion to Adjourn: Rejected the Obey motion to adjourn by a yea and nay 
vote of 58 yeas to 349 nays, Roll No. 499.
  Pages H10129-30
Presidential Veto Message--Agriculture Appropriations: Read a message 
from the President wherein he announces his veto of H.R. 4101, making 
appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 1999, and explains his reasons therefore--referred 
to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 105-
321).
  Pages H10148-49
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: The House 
passed S. 2232, to establish the Little Rock Central High School 
National Historic Site in the State of Arkansas--clearing the measure 
for the President.
  Page H10158
Federal Properties in Dutch John, Utah: The House passed S. 890, to 
dispose of certain Federal properties located in Dutch John, Utah, to 
assist the local government in the interim delivery of basic services 
to the Dutch John community--clearing the measure for the President. 
                                                        Pages H10158-63
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act: Agreed to the 
conference report on H.R. 1853, to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational 
and Applied Technology Education Act--clearing the measure for the 
President.
  Pages H10200-01
Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on 
pages H10014, H10135, H10157, and H10183.
Referrals: Senate measures referred to House committees appear on pages 
H10074-75.
Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the rule appear on 
pages H10077-81.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Five yea and nay votes and three recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages 
H10013-14, H10096, H10118-19, H10119, H10129-30, H10132-33, H10133-34, 
H10134, and H10147-48. There was one quorum call (Roll No. 496).
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 1:40 a.m. on 
Friday, October 9.