[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D714-D716]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 72 public bills, H.R. 3127-
3198; and 13 resolutions, H.J. Res. 57; H. Con. Res. 196-203; and 
H.Res. 347-350, were introduced.                       
  Pages H5599-5603
Additional Cosponsors:                                       
  Page H5603
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 940, to amend the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 
to clarify the exemption for recreational vessel support employees, 
amended (H. Rept. 109-161).                                  
Page H5599
Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban 
Development, The Judiciary, District of Columbia, and Independent 
Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2006: The House passed H.R. 3058, 
making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, 
and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, 
and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, 
by a yea-and-nay vote of 405 yeas to 18 nays, Roll No. 358. 
                                                      Pages H5483-H5557
Agreed to:
  Hinchey amendment that changes wording in section 924, regarding 
publicity and propaganda authorized by Congress;             
Page H5485
  Markey amendment that prohibits the use of funds in contravention of 
the Privacy Act or of title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations; 
                                                             Page H5509
  Sanders amendment that prohibits the use of funds to provide for the 
competitive sourcing of flight service stations (by a recorded vote of 
238 ayes to 177 noes, Roll No. 347);           
Pages H5497-99, H5510-11
  Souder amendment that prohibits the use of funds to enforce section 
702 of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 (by a recorded vote 
of 259 ayes to 161 noes and 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 349); 
                                                  Pages H55-1-04, H5512
  Garrett of New Jersey amendment that prohibits the use of funds to 
enforce the judgment of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Kelo v. 
New London, decided on June 23, 2005 (by a recorded vote of 231 ayes to 
189 noes, Roll No. 350);                       
Pages H5504-06, H5512-13
  Knollenberg amendment that increases funding for the Working Capital 
Fund in the Department of Housing and Urban Development;     
Page H5526
  Kilpatrick amendment that prohibits the use of funds for the Treasury 
Department to recommend approval of the sale of Unocal Corporation to 
CNOOC Ltd. of China (by a recorded vote of 333 ayes to 92 noes, Roll 
No. 353);                                      
Pages H5515-16, H5537-38
  Velazquez amendment that prohibits the use of funds by the GSA to 
carry out the eTravel Service program (by a recorded vote of 233 ayes 
to 192 noes, Roll No. 356); and                
Pages H5527-28, H5539-40
  Van Hollen amendment that prohibits the use of funds to implement the 
revision to OMB Circular A-76, made on May 29, 2003 (by a recorded vote 
of 222 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 357).           
Pages H5529-31, H5540
Rejected:
  Davis of Florida amendment (no. 4 printed in the Congressional Record 
of June 28) that sought to prohibit the use of funds to implement, 
administer, or enforce the amendments made to title 31, Code of Federal 
Regulations, relating to travel in Cuba and visiting relatives in Cuba 
(by a recorded vote of 208 ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 345); 
                                               Pages H5491-94, H5509-10
  Lee amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to implement, 
administer, or enforce the amendments to title 31, Code of Federal 
Regulations, relating to specific licenses for U.S. academic 
institutions (by a recorded vote of 187 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 
346);                                             
Pages H5595-97, H5510
  Rangel amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to 
implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba (by a 
recorded vote of 169 ayes to 250 noes, Roll No. 348); 
                                            Pages H5499-H5501, H5511-12
  DeLauro amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to enter 
into any contract with an entity incorporated or chartered in Bermuda, 
Barbados, the Cayman Islands, Antigua, or Panama (by a recorded vote of 
190 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 351);           
Pages H5506-09, H5513-14
  Jackson-Lee amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to 
implement section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 
regarding public housing community service requirements; 
                                                         Pages H5531-32
  Hefley amendment (no. 7 printed in the Congressional Record of June 
28) that sought to reduce total appropriations in the bill by 1% (by a 
recorded vote of 88 ayes to 338 noes, Roll No. 352); 
                                               Pages H5514-15, H5536-37
  Obey amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds in 
contravention of the OMB Circular No. A-11, regarding Congressional 
testimony and communications (by a recorded vote of 208 ayes to 215 
noes, Roll No. 354); and                          
Pages H5516-22, H5538

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  Brown of Ohio amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds by 
the Council of Economic Advisers to produce an Economic Report of the 
President regarding the average cost of developing and introducing a 
new prescription drug at $800 million or more (by a recorded vote of 
141 ayes to 284 noes, Roll No. 355).           
Pages H5522-26, H5538-39
Withdrawn:
  Simmons amendment (no. 14 printed in the Congressional Record of June 
28) that was offered and subsequently withdrawn that sought to prohibit 
the use of funds to enter into, implement or provide oversight of 
contracts between the Secretary of the Treasury and private collection 
agencies; and reduces funding for Business Systems Modernization for 
the IRS;                                                 
Pages H5488-89
  Flake amendment that was offered and subsequently withdrawn that 
sought to prohibit the use of funds to amend the Code of Federal 
Regulations relating to religious activities in Cuba, as in effect June 
29, 2005;                                                
Pages H5494-95
  Tiahrt amendment that was offered and subsequently withdrawn that 
sought to prohibit the use of funds to promulgate regulations without 
consideration of the effect of such regulations on the competitiveness 
of American businesses;                                      
Page H5522
  Clay amendment that was offered and subsequently withdrawn that 
sought to prohibit the use of funds to provide mortgage insurance under 
the National Housing Act for a mortgage or loan made by a lender that 
has engaged in lending practices that are not prudent;   
Pages H5526-27
  Pickering amendment was offered and subsequently withdrawn that 
sought to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the Individuals With 
Disabilities Parking Reform Amendment Act of 2000; and   
Pages H5532-34
  Jackson-Lee amendment that was offered and subsequently withdrawn 
that sought to increase funding for FAA Operations.      
Pages H5535-36
Point of Order sustained against:
  Section 928 regarding contracting with private companies to provide 
online equipment applications and processing services;       
Page H5486
  Section 945 regarding amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act; 
                                                             Page H5487
  Flake amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to 
implement, administer, or enforce the amendments made to the Code of 
Federal Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on June 16, 
2004, with respect to any Member of the U.S. Armed Forces; 
                                                         Pages H5489-90
  Obey amendment that sought to add a new section relating to salaries 
of Members of Congress paid out of funds provided for the District of 
Columbia; and                                                
Page H5504
  Wynn amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to pay a 
Federal contractor if the contractor is not in compliance with certain 
provisions of the Small Business Act.                    
Pages H5528-29
  H. Res. 342, the rule providing for consideration of the bill was 
agreed to on Tuesday, June 28.
Surface Transportation Extension Act: The House passed, by unanimous 
consent, H.R. 3104, to provide an extension of highway, highway safety, 
motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the 
Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.          
  Pages H5557-60
Extending the term of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive 
Directors, and General Council of the Office of Compliance: The House 
passed, by unanimous consent, H.R. 3071, to permit the individuals 
currently serving as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, 
and General Counsel of the Office of Compliance to serve one additional 
term.                                                    
  Pages H5560-61
Consideration of Suspensions: The House agreed to H. Res. 345, 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, by voice 
vote, after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-and-nay 
vote of 216 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 359.              
  Pages H5561-70
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Sense of the House that a Chinese state owned energy company 
exercising control of U.S. energy infrastructure and production 
capacity could threaten U.S. national security: H. Res. 344, expressing 
the sense of the House of Representatives that a Chinese state-owned 
energy company exercising control of critical United States energy 
infrastructure and energy production capacity could take action that 
would threaten to impair the national security of the United States, by 
a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 398 yeas to 15 nays, Roll No. 360; 
                                                  Pages H5570-77, H5592
  Expressing the disapproval of the House regarding the Supreme Court 
decision in the case of Kelo et al v. City of New London et al: H. Res. 
340, expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives 
regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo 
et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections 
afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth 
Amendment, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 365 yeas and 33 nays and 18 
voting ``present'', Roll No. 361; and          
  Pages H5577-85, H5592-93

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  Supplemental Appropriations for Veterans Medical Services: H.R. 3130, 
making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for veterans 
medical services, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 419 yeas with none 
voting ``nay'', Roll No. 363.                  
  Pages H5585-91, H5594-94
Fourth of July District Work Period: The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 
198, providing for a conditional adjournment of the House and a 
conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.             
  Page H5591
Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourn today, it adjourn to 
meet at 6 p.m. on the third Constitutional day thereafter unless it 
sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its 
concurrence in H. Con. Res. 198, in which case the House shall stand 
adjourned pursuant to that resolution.                   
  Pages H5591-92
Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday 
business of Wednesday, July 13.                              
  Page H5592
Late Report: Agreed that the Committee on International Relations have 
until midnight on July 8 to file a report on H.R. 2601.      
  Page H5592
Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs: The House agreed to H. Res. 339, 
congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2005 National 
Basketball Association Championship.                     
  Pages H5594-95
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Wolf, or if he is not available to perform 
this duty, Representative Tom Davis of Virginia, to act as Speaker pro 
tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through July 11. 
                                                             Page H5597
Report Vacated: Agreed that the filing of the report by the Committee 
on Science to accompany H.R. 1158, and the referral thereof to the 
Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, are vacated. 
                                                             Page H5597
Quorum Calls--Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes and 13 recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H5509-10, 
H5510, H5511, H5511-12, H5512, H5512-13, H5513-14, H5537, H5537-38, 
H5538, H5539, H5539-40, H5540, H5556-57, H5569-70, H5592, H5593, and 
H5593-94. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and at 12:07 a.m. on Friday, July 
1, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 198, stands adjourned 
until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, unless it sooner has received a 
message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in that 
resolution, in which case the House shall stand adjourned until 2 p.m. 
on Monday, July 11.