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Bill Number : H R 2847

Title : Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/25/2009--Reported to Senate amended.    (There are 3 other summaries) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2010 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, including for grants for public telecommunications facilities, planning and construction; (8) the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); (9) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), including amounts for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Technology Innovation Program, and the construction of new research facilities; (10) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for operations, research, and procurement, and acquisition and construction of capital assets; (11) restoration of Pacific salmon populations (12) the Coastal Zone Management Fund; (13) the fisheries finance program account; and (14) departmental management, including for the Office of Inspector General and for the renovation and modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building. (Sec. 105) Adopts provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, requiring notification to Congress on the GOES-R satellite development program of NOAA. (Sec. 108) Amends the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999 to extend through 2010 the authority of the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Board to guarantee any loan to a qualified steel company.
Title II: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) for FY2010 for: (1) general administration, including for information sharing technology, the Integrated Wireless Network supporting law enforcement communications, administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, the Federal Detention Trustee, and the Office of Inspector General; (2) the United States Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, for antitrust enforcement, the Offices of the United States Attorneys, the United States Trustee Program, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, fees and expenses of witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and the Assets Forfeiture Fund; (4) the United States Marshals Service, including for courthouse security equipment and construction of prisoner holding areas; (5) the National Security Division; (6) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (7) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (8) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (9) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); (10) the federal prison system, including for the construction of new buildings and facilities, and the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated (subject to certain limitations on administrative expenses); (11) the Office on Violence Against Women, for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs; and (12) the Office of Justice Programs, including state and local law enforcement assistance, the Weed and Seed Program Fund, juvenile justice programs, public safety officers benefits, and community-oriented policing services. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in the case of rape; or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate an abortion. (Sec. 204) Reaffirms the obligation of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort services for female inmates to receive abortions outside a federal facility. (Sec. 206) Authorizes the Attorney General to extend through FY2011, the Personnel Management Demonstration Project without limitation on the number of employees or positions covered. (Sec. 207) Extends certain authorities for FBI and DEA undercover investigative operations to ATF. (Sec. 208) Prohibits: (1) funding to transport a maximum or high security prisoner other than to a prison or facility certified by the Bureau of Prisons as appropriately secure; (2) federal prisons from purchasing cable television services or equipment for use primarily for recreational purposes (allows such services or equipment for inmate training or for religious or educational programs); (3) the obligation or expenditure of funds for Sentinel, or any other major new or enhanced information technology program with estimated development costs over $100 million, without certification to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that appropriate management and oversight mechanisms are in place and that such programs are compatible with DOJ enterprise architecture; (4) the use of funds for public-private competitions under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 for work performed by employees of the Bureau of Prisons or of Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated; (5) funding for United States attorneys who are assigned dual or additional responsibilities by the Attorney General that exempt such attorneys from applicable residency requirements; and (6) funding for future phases of the FBI's Sentinel program until the Attorney General certifies to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that existing phases of such program have been substantially completed under a specified performance measurement baseline. (Sec. 216) Makes permanent the authority of the FBI to pay retention and relocation bonuses. (Sec. 218) Allows the FBI to pay cash awards to employees who maintain proficiency in foreign languages critical to its mission. (Sec. 219) Authorizes the Attorney General to waive certain reporting requirements for state and local governments applying for grants under Byrne Memorial Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program. Title III: Science - Science Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for science, aeronautics, exploration, space operations, and aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities, for construction, and for the Office of Inspector General; and (3) the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research, equipment and facilities construction, science and engineering education and human resources programs, the Office of the National Science Board, and the Office of Inspector General. Title IV: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) the Commission on Civil Rights; (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); (3) the International Trade Commission; (4) the Legal Services Corporation; (5) the Marine Mammal Commission; (6) the Office of the United States Trade Representative; and (7) the State Justice Institute. Title V: General Provisions - (Sec. 501) Sets forth requirements, restrictions, and limitations on the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 506) Prohibits the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce any EEOC guidelines covering harassment based on religion. (Sec. 507) Renders any person who mislabels a product sold in or shipped to the United States as "Made in America" ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract funded by this Act. (Sec. 510) Prohibits the use of funds to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products or to seek the removal of restrictions on marketing of such products. (Sec. 511) Prohibits funding for the implementation of: (1) any user fee for background checks under the Brady Handgun Control Act of 1993; and (2) any background check system that does not require and result in the destruction of information submitted by an individual certified as eligible to possess or receive a firearm. (Sec. 513) Prohibits the use of DOJ funds to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students who participate in DOJ programs, or of the parents or legal guardians of such students. (Sec. 518) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) issue patents on claims directed to or encompassing a human organism; (2) support or justify the use of torture; (3) require licenses for exporting certain firearms to Canada; (4) deny certain import applications regarding curios or relics, firearms, parts, or ammunition; (5) include in any new bilateral or multilateral trade agreement certain language of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement, or the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement; (6) authorize a national security letter in contravention of statutes authorizing the FBI to issue national security letters; (7) purchase first class or premium airline travel in contravention of federal regulations; and (8) pay for the attendance of more than 50 federal employees at any single conference outside the United States. (Sec. 526) Requires departments, agencies, and commissions funded under this Act to establish and maintain on their Internet websites direct links to their Offices of Inspector General, and a mechanism for anonymously reporting waste, fraud, and abuse. (Sec. 531) Rescinds certain unobligated fund available to DOJ from prior appropriations.

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Title : Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

 
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Bill Number : H R 2847

Title : Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3402009-11-05On Passage of the BillH.R. 2847 As Amended.; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010P
3392009-11-05On the Motion S.Amdt. 2648Motion to Waive Sec. 302(F) of CBA Ensign Amdt. No. 2648 as modified.; To provide additional funds for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by reducing corporate welfare programs.R
3382009-11-05On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2669Motion to Table Graham Amdt. No. 2669; To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.A
3372009-11-05On the Motion S.Amdt. 2667Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of CBA re: Coburn Amdt. No. 2667; To reduce waste and abuse at the Department of Commerce.R
3362009-11-05On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2631Coburn Amdt. No 2631.; To redirect funding of the National Science Foundation toward practical scientific researchR
3352009-11-05On the MotionUpon Reconsideration Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Reported Committee Substitute to H.R. 2847.; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010A
3202009-10-13On the Cloture MotionMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Committee Substitute to H.R. 2847; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010R
3192009-10-08On the Motion to RecommitEnsign Motion to Recommit to H.R. 2847 to the Committee of Appropriations; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010R
3172009-10-08On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2626McCain Amdt. No. 2626; To eliminate funding for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction.R
3162009-10-07On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2630Motion to Table Vitter Amdt. No. 2630; To prohibit funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.A
 
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3992009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3982009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Cuellar of Texas AmendmentA
3972009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3962009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas AmendmentA
3952009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3942009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Nadler of New York AmendmentA
3932009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3922009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Boswell of Iowa AmendmentA
3912009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3902009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Moore of Wisconsin AmendmentA
3892009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3882009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Bordallo of Guam AmendmentA
3872009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
3862009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Schock of Illinois Amendment No. 8F
3852009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider nbsp;F
3842009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Mollohan of West Virginia Amendment No. 11A
3832009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Burton of Indiana AmendmentA
3822009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 84F
3812009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 91F
3802009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 85F
3792009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 86F
3782009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 87F
3772009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Campbell of California Amendment No. 107F
3762009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Campbell of California Amendment No. 104F
3752009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Campbell of California Amendment No. 105F
3742009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Hensarling of Texas Amendment No. 76F
3732009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Hensarling of Texas Amendment No. 79F
3722009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Broun of Georgia Amendment No. 59F
3712009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Reichert of Washington AmendmentA
3702009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Jordan of Ohio AmendmentF
3692009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Price of Georgia Amendment No. 97F
3682009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Burton of Indiana AmendmentA
3672009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Blackburn of Tennessee AmendmentF
3662009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Nunes of California AmendmentF
3652009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Hodes of New Hampshire AmendmentA
3642009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Price of Georgia Amendment No. 96F
3632009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Cuellar of Texas AmendmentA
3622009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Tiahrt of Kansas AmendmentF
3612009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Lewis of California AmendmentF
3602009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Lewis of California AmendmentF
3592009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Hensarling of Texas Amendment No. 6F
3582009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas AmendmentA
3572009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Nadler of New York AmendmentA
3562009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Roe of Tennessee AmendmentF
3552009-06-17On Agreeing to the Amendment Boswell of Iowa AmendmentA
3542009-06-17On Agreeing to the Amendment Moore of Wisconsin AmendmentA
3532009-06-17On Agreeing to the Amendment Bordallo of Guam AmendmentA
3502009-06-16On Motion that the Committee Rise Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesP
4082009-06-18On Passage Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesP
4072009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
4062009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Obey of Wisconsin AmendmentA
4052009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
4042009-06-18On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesP
4032009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
4022009-06-18Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesP
4012009-06-18On Motion to Reconsider Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesF
4002009-06-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Hodes of New Hampshire AmendmentA
9912009-12-16On Concurring in Senate Amendment with an Amendment Making Appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 2847
 
Bill Number : H R 2847

Title : Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep Mollohan, Alan B. [WV-1] (introduced 6/12/2009)      

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Other Info

 
Actions on H R 2847, Committees, and Related Items
 
Bill Number : H R 2847

Title : Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

 

 
Major Actions
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
6/12/2009 Introduced in House
6/12/2009 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-149, by Mr. Mollohan.
6/18/2009 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 157 (Roll no. 408).
6/25/2009 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Mikulski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-34.
6/25/2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

 
All Actions
 
ALL ACTIONS:
6/12/2009 1:35pm:The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-149, by Mr. Mollohan.
6/12/2009 1:35pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
6/15/2009 6:46pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 544 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
6/16/2009 5:02pm:Rule H. Res. 544 passed House.
6/16/2009 6:36pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 544. (consideration: CR H6886-6898; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H6894-6895, CR
6/17/2009 H6919-6920, CR
6/17/2009 H6922, CR
6/17/2009 H6923)
6/16/2009 6:36pm:Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
6/16/2009 6:36pm:House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 544 and Rule XVIII.
6/16/2009 6:36pm:The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Altmire to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6/16/2009 6:37pm:GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2847.
6/16/2009 7:51pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 544, debate on amendments offered in the Committee of the Whole will proceed under the five-minute rule.
6/16/2009 8:13pm:Mr. Mollohan moved that the Committee rise. (consideration: CR H6897-6898)
6/16/2009 9:01pm:On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by recorded vote: 179 - 124 (Roll no. 350).
6/16/2009 9:01pm:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
6/17/2009 3:01am:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 552 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2847. Measure will be read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that no further amendments shall be in order except: (1) amendments numbered 3,6,19,22,25,31,35,41,59,60,62,63 69,71,93,96,97,98,100,102,111,114, and 118 printed in the Congressional Record of June 15, 2009. (2) not to exceed 10 of the following amendments if offered by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee: amendments numbered 76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,8,89,90,91,104,105,106,1 7 and 108 printed in the Congressional Record of June 15, 2009.
6/17/2009 3:20pm:Rule H. Res. 552 passed House.
6/17/2009 3:21pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6919-6962; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H6923-6924, H6924-6926, H6927-6928, H6929-6931; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H6931-6932, H6935-6936; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H6936, H6937; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H6937-6940)
6/17/2009 3:22pm:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6/17/2009 3:26pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bordallo #19 amendment.
6/17/2009 3:31pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bordallo #19 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wolf demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 3:42pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore of Wisconsin #3 amendment.
6/17/2009 3:49pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore of Wisconsin #3 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 3:51pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell #41 amendment.
6/17/2009 3:54pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boswell #41 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 3:58pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roe (TN) #25 amendment.
6/17/2009 4:03pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe (TN) #25 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 4:10pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler (NY) #31 amendment.
6/17/2009 4:17pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler (NY) #31 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 4:24pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E. B. Johnson (TX) #35 amendment.
6/17/2009 4:29pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E. B. Johnson (TX) #35 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/17/2009 5:14pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #6 amendment.
6/17/2009 5:24pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #6 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollohan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 5:27pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) #118 amendment.
6/17/2009 5:37pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lewis (CA) #118 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lewis (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 5:38pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiahrt #69 amendment.
6/17/2009 5:47pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tiahrt (CA) #69 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tiarht demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 5:49pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar #102 amendment.
6/17/2009 5:51pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cuellar #102 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 5:52pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) #96 amendment.
6/17/2009 5:59pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) #96 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 6:00pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hodes #98 amendment
6/17/2009 6:03pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hodes #98 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 6:04pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunes #63 amendment.
6/17/2009 6:17pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nunes #63 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 6:31pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn #111 amendment.
6/17/2009 6:41pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn #111 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 6:42pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burton #71 amendment.
6/17/2009 6:51pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burton #71 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 6:52pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price #97 amendment.
6/17/2009 7:03pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) #97 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 7:04pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment #100.
6/17/2009 7:11pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan #100 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mollahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 7:12pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert #114 amendment.
6/17/2009 7:18pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reichert #114 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 7:19pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
6/17/2009 7:29pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) #59 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 7:30pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) #60 amendment.
6/17/2009 7:42pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #79 amendment.
6/17/2009 7:53pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #79 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 7:54pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling #76 amendment.
6/17/2009 8:06pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling #76 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 8:07pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #105 amendment.
6/17/2009 8:18pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #105 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 8:19pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #104 amendment.
6/17/2009 8:31pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #104 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 8:43pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell #107 amendment.
6/17/2009 8:47pm:Mr. Mollohan moved that the Committee rise. (consideration: CR H6962)
6/17/2009 8:47pm:On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6/17/2009 8:47pm:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
6/17/2009 11:03pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6963-6969)
6/17/2009 11:04pm:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6/17/2009 11:05pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell #107 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:06pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #87 amendment.
6/17/2009 11:13pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #87 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:13pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #86 amendment.
6/17/2009 11:24pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #86 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:25pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #85 amendment.
6/17/2009 11:32pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #85 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:32pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #91 amendment.
6/17/2009 11:43pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #91 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:44pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 552, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake #84 amendment.
6/17/2009 11:55pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake #84 amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6/17/2009 11:57pm:Mr. Mollohan moved that the committee rise. (consideration: CR H6969)
6/17/2009 11:57pm:On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6/17/2009 11:58pm:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
6/18/2009 10:31am:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6979-6983)
6/18/2009 10:31am:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6/18/2009 10:32am:UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6/18/2009 11:30am:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2847 as unfinished business.
6/18/2009 11:32am:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6983-7018)
6/18/2009 11:48am:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6/18/2009 2:28pm:The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2847.
6/18/2009 2:55pm:Mr. Price (GA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7000-7001)
6/18/2009 3:01pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 245 (Roll no. 385).
6/18/2009 3:08pm:Mr. Boehner moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7002)
6/18/2009 3:14pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 387).
6/18/2009 3:22pm:Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7003-7004)
6/18/2009 3:27pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 239 (Roll no. 389).
6/18/2009 3:34pm:Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7004-7005)
6/18/2009 3:40pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 248 (Roll no. 391).
6/18/2009 3:48pm:Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7006)
6/18/2009 4:09pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 295 (Roll no. 393).
6/18/2009 4:10pm:On agreeing to the Nadler (NY) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 394).
6/18/2009 4:17pm:Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7007-7008)
6/18/2009 4:22pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 246 (Roll no. 395).
6/18/2009 4:29pm:Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7009)
6/18/2009 4:35pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 250 (Roll no. 397).
6/18/2009 4:43pm:Mr. Hensarling moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7010-7011)
6/18/2009 4:49pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 245 (Roll no. 399).
6/18/2009 4:55pm:Mr. King (IA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7011-7012)
6/18/2009 5:00pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 247 (Roll no. 401).
6/18/2009 5:01pm:Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H7012-7013; text: CR H7012)
6/18/2009 5:02pm:The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back into the House with an amendment prohibiting the use of funds to provide rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S.436(1966) by the Department of Justice, including all component agencies, to detainees in the custody of the armed forces of the United States in Afghanistan.
6/18/2009 5:03pm:Mr. Obey raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The provisions of the motion to recommit include a limitation not specifically contained or authorized in existing law and not considered in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to clause 2(d) of rule 21. Sustained by the Chair.
6/18/2009 5:04pm:Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
6/18/2009 5:04pm:Mr. Rogers (MI) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
6/18/2009 5:06pm:Mr. Obey moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
6/18/2009 5:22pm:On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 171 (Roll no. 402).
6/18/2009 5:22pm:Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7013-7014)
6/18/2009 5:31pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 243 (Roll no. 403).
6/18/2009 5:32pm:Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H7014-7015; text: CR H7014)
6/18/2009 5:33pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion see to require the the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that redirects funds.
6/18/2009 5:41pm:The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7015)
6/18/2009 5:57pm:On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 312 - 103 (Roll no. 404).
6/18/2009 5:57pm:Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7015-7016)
6/18/2009 6:05pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 266 (Roll no. 405).
6/18/2009 6:14pm:Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote. (consideration: CR H7017)
6/18/2009 6:19pm:On motion to reconsider the vote Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 267 (Roll no. 407).
6/18/2009 6:26pm:On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 157 (Roll no. 408).
6/18/2009 6:26pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/22/2009:Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
6/25/2009:Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
6/25/2009:Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Mikulski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-34.
6/25/2009:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
 

 
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