[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D682-D684]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Bills Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 2252-2275; 1 private bill, H.R. 
2276; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 59-60 and H. Con. Res. 136, were 
introduced.
  Pages H4614-16
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 434, to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-
Sahara Africa, amended (H. Rept. 106-19, Part 2); and
  H.R. 791, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the 
route of the War of 1812 British invasion of Maryland and Washington, 
District of Columbia, and the route of the American defense, for study 
for potential addition to the national trails system, amended (H. Rept. 
106-189).
Page H4614
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
designated Representative Wilson to act as Speaker pro tempore for 
today.
  Page H4473
Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. 
Msgr. Richard W. O'Keefe of Yuma, Arizona.
  Page H4473
Child Safety and Protection Act: The House passed H.R. 1501, to provide 
grants to ensure increased accountability for juvenile offenders by a 
yea and nay vote of 287 yeas to 139 nays, Roll No. 233.

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The House completed general debate and considered amendments on June 
16.
  Pages H4476-H4573
  By a recorded vote of 101 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 232, rejected 
the Conyers motion that sought to recommit the bill to the Committee on 
the Judiciary with instructions to report it back forthwith with an 
amendment that authorizes flexible block grant programs to address 
juvenile crime control and prevention; insure increased accountability 
for juvenile offenders; and establish research and evaluation 
initiatives related to the prevention and control of juvenile 
delinquency and serious crime.
Page H4555
  On demand for a separate vote, agreed to the Emerson amendment that 
expresses the Sense of Congress condemning the entertainment industry 
for its use of pointless acts of brutality by a yea and nay vote of 355 
yeas to 68 nays, Roll No. 231. This amendment was agreed to in the 
Committee of the Whole by voice vote.
Pages H4554-55
Agreed to:
  The Emerson amendment that expresses the Sense of the Congress 
condemning the entertainment industry for its use of pointless acts of 
brutality in movies, television, music, and video games; 
                                                         Pages H4476-86
  The Aderholt amendment, offered on the legislative day of June 16, 
that declares that the power to display the Ten Commandments on 
property owned or administered by the States is among the powers 
reserved to the States (agreed to by a recorded vote of 248 ayes to 180 
noes, Roll No. 221);
Pages H4486-87
  The Souder amendment, offered on the legislative day of June 16, that 
allows governmental entities that make grants to nongovernmental 
entities also make grants or enter into contracts with religious 
organizations (agreed to by a recorded vote of 346 ayes to 83 noes, 
Roll No. 222);
Pages H4487-88
  The Markey amendment that commissions a study of marketing practices 
of the firearms industry;
Pages H4488-90
  The Markey amendment that requires the Surgeon General to conduct a 
comprehensive study on the impact on the health and welfare of children 
and young adults of violent messages delivered through popular media, 
video games, advertising, the internet, and other outlets of mass 
culture (agreed to by a recorded vote of 417 ayes to 9 noes, Roll No. 
225);
Pages H4490-91, H4499-H4500
  The Roemer amendment that authorizes block grant funding for projects 
to improve school security including the placement and use of metal 
detectors;
Pages H4520-21
  The Wilson amendment that authorizes block grant funding for programs 
to promote or develop partnerships with established mentoring programs 
that provide positive adult role models and meaningful activities for 
juvenile offenders, including violent juvenile offenders; 
                                                         Pages H4521-22
  The Goodling amendment that adds the provisions of H.R. 1150 to 
address juvenile delinquency prevention programs including after school 
programs, mental health services, and a flexible block grant program 
that can be tailored to local community requirements (agreed to by a 
recorded vote of 424 ayes to 2 noes, Roll No. 226); 
                                               Pages H4500-20, H4522-23
  The Norwood amendment that allows school personnel to discipline 
students with disabilities who carry or possess weapons in the same 
manner as those students without disabilities (agreed to by a recorded 
vote of 300 ayes to 128 noes, Roll No. 227);
Pages H4523-33
  The Franks of New Jersey amendment, as modified, that requires 
schools and libraries to implement filtering or blocking technology for 
computers with internet access to minors as a condition of the receipt 
of funding from the universal service fund;
Pages H4536-39
  The Fletcher amendment that authorizes block grant funding to 
establish partnerships between State and local agencies for character 
education programs that incorporate elements of good character 
including honesty, citizenship, courage, justice, respect, personal 
responsibility, and trustworthiness (agreed to by a recorded vote of 
422 ayes with 1 voting ``no'', Roll No. 228); 
                                               Pages H4533-36, H4550-51
  The McIntosh amendment that limits civil liability for teachers, 
principals, and other school professionals who undertake reasonable 
actions to maintain order, discipline, and an appropriate educational 
environment (agreed to by a recorded vote of 300 ayes to 126 noes, Roll 
No. 229); and
Pages H4539-44, H4551
  The Schaffer amendment that requires a GAO analysis regarding the 
performance of juvenile justice delinquency and prevention programs and 
establishes a sunset date for those programs that are not effective 
(agreed to by a recorded vote of 364 ayes to 60 noes, Roll No. 230). 
                                                         Pages H4544-52
Rejected:
  The Souder amendment, offered on the legislative day of June 16, that 
sought to prohibit funding to be used to discriminate against, 
denigrate, or otherwise undermine the religious or moral beliefs of 
juveniles who participate in juvenile justice programs (rejected by a 
recorded vote of 210 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 223); and
Page H4488
  The Wamp amendment that sought to establish a system for labeling 
violent content in audio and visual media products, ban the commercial 
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of unlabeled products after one year, and subject violators to a fine 
of $10,000 (rejected by a recorded vote of 161 ayes to 266 noes, Roll 
No. 224).
Pages H4491-99
Mandatory Gun Show Background Check: The House completed general debate 
and began considering amendments to H.R. 2122, to require background 
checks at gun shows. Consideration will resume on June 18. 
                                                      Pages H4573-H4612
Agreed to:
  The Dingell amendment that specifies 24 hour consecutive hours for 
instant background check elapsed time period purposes; allows dealers 
to transfer inventories in person; and increases the penalties for 
using a large capacity ammunition magazine during crimes of violence or 
drug trafficking (agreed to by a recorded vote of 218 ayes to 211 noes, 
Roll No. 234).
Pages H4587-96
Rejected:
  The McCarthy of New York amendment that sought to regulate firearms 
transfers at gun shows and require criminal background checks to 
prevent the sale of guns to minors and felons (rejected by a recorded 
vote of 193 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 235).
Pages H4596-H4606
  The Hyde amendment that bans the import of large capacity ammunition 
magazines or clips that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition; 
                                                         Pages H4606-08
Pending:
  The Hyde amendment was offered that seeks to prohibit juveniles under 
the age of 18 from possessing semi-automatic assault weapons and large 
capacity ammunition magazines.
Pages H4609-12
  H. Res. 209, the rule that provided for consideration of both H.R. 
1501 and H.R. 2122 was agreed to on June 16.
Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate appears on page 
H4473.
Referrals: S. 361 and S. 449 were referred to the Committee on 
Resources.
  Page H4614
Amendments Ordered Printed: Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the 
rule appear on page H4617.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea and nay votes and thirteen recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages 
H4486-87, H4487-88, H4488, H4499, H4499-H4500, H4522-23, H4532-33, 
H4550-51, H4551, H4551-52, H4555, H4572, H4573, H4595, and H4605-06. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 2:08 a.m. on 
Friday, June 18.