Bills in the 106th Congress

H.R. 1501

Sponsor

Bill McCollum Jr.

R-FL 8th
19 Cosponsors

Dec 15, 2000: Stalled Crime and law enforcement

Actions

April 11, 2000 6:22 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 22 (Roll no. 118). (consideration: CR H2080-2089)
April 11, 2000 6:22 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 11, 2000 6:00 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 11, 2000 4:54 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees.
April 11, 2000 4:54 PM EDT	Mr. Conyers moved that the conferees be instructed to insist that the committee of conference meet and report a committee substitute that includes both: (1) measures that aid in the effective enforcement of gun safety laws within the scope of conference and (2) common-sense gun safety measures that prevent felons, fugitives, and stalkers from obtaining firearms and children from getting access to guns within the scope of conference.
April 11, 2000 4:54 PM EDT	Mr. Conyers moved that the House instruct conferees.
April 10, 2000 5:03 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Pursuant to clause 7c of rule XXII, Mr. Conyers notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 1501 on Tuesday, April 11, 2000.
March 15, 2000 4:07 PM EST	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 205 (Roll no. 50). (consideration: CR H1040-1049)
March 15, 2000 4:06 PM EST	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 15, 2000 3:45 PM EST	The previous question was ordered without objection.
March 15, 2000 2:32 PM EST	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion direct the managers on the part of the House to insist that the committee of conference should have its first substantive meeting to offer amendments and motions within the next two weeks.
March 15, 2000 2:31 PM EST	Ms. Lofgren moved that the House instruct conferees.
March 14, 2000 6:49 PM EST	NOTICE PROVIDED ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Ms. Lofgren notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1501. The form of the motion seeks to require the managers on the part of the House to insist that the committee of conference should have its first substantive meeting to offer amendments and motions within the next two weeks.
October 14, 1999 3:00 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 - 249 (Roll no. 502). (consideration: CR H10078-10083)
October 14, 1999 3:00 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
October 14, 1999 1:59 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House is debating the Jackson-Lee motion to instruct conferees for one hour. The motion instucts managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1501 to insist that (1) the committee of conference should immediately have its first substantive meeting to offer amendments and motions, including gun safety amendments and motions, and (2) the committee of conference report a conference substitute by October 20, the six month anniversary of the tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, and with sufficient opportunity for both the House and the Senate to consider gun safety legislation prior to adjournment.
October 14, 1999 1:59 PM EDT	Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved that the House instruct conferees
October 13, 1999 6:17 PM EDT	Motion to Instruct - Ms. Jackson-Lee notified the House of her intention to instruct managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the H.R. 1501 to insist that (1) the committee of conference should immediately have its first substantive meeting to offer amendments and motions, including gun safety amendments and motions, and (2) the committee of conference report a conference substitute by October 20, the six month anniversary of the tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, and with sufficient opportunity for both the House and the Senate to consider gun safety legislation prior to adjournment.
September 24, 1999 1:15 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 24, 1999 1:14 PM EDT	On Lofgren motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 167 (Roll No. 447). (consideration: CR H8653-8657)
September 24, 1999 1:06 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 24, 1999 1:05 PM EDT	On Doolittle motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 73 (Roll no. 446). (consideration: CR H8645-8653)
September 24, 1999 12:57 PM EDT	On McCarthy motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 218 (Roll no. 445). (consideration: CR H8657-8658)
September 24, 1999 12:57 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 24, 1999 12:28 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business of the House postponed earlier will resume in the following order: Proceedings on final passage of H.R. 1487, motion to instuct conferees on H.R. 1501 offered by Mrs. McCarthy of New York, motion to instuct conferees on H.R. 1501 offered by Mr. Doolittle, and motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1501 offered by Ms. Lofgren.
September 24, 1999 12:28 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on the Lofgren motion by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded the yeas and nays. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until later in the legislative day.
September 24, 1999 11:54 AM EDT	DEBATE - The house proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees offered by Ms. Lofgren. Show Debate Speakers
September 24, 1999 11:54 AM EDT	MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Ms. Lofgren moved that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1501, be instructed that the committee on the conference recommend a conference substitute that includes provisions within the scope of conference which are consistent with the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution (e.g., 1) requiring unlicensed dealers at gun shows to conduct background checks; 2) banning the juvenile possession of assault weapons; 3) requiring that child safety locks be sold with every handgun; and 4)Juvenile Brady).
September 24, 1999 11:54 AM EDT	Ms. Lofgren moved that the House instruct conferees.
September 24, 1999 11:53 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on the Doolittle motion by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doolittle demanded the yeas and nays. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until later in the legislative day.
September 24, 1999 10:46 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Doolittle motion to instruct conferees. Show Debate Speakers
September 24, 1999 10:46 AM EDT	MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Doolittle moved that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 1501 be instructed to insist that the conference report not include Senate provisions that---(1) do not recognize that the second amendment to the Constitution protects the individual right of American citizens to keep and bear arms; and (2) impose unconstitutional restrictions on the second amendment rights of individuals.
September 24, 1999 10:45 AM EDT	Mr. Doolittle moved that the House instruct conferees.
September 23, 1999 5:09 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy motion to instruct, the Speaker pro tempore put the question and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy subsequently demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker pro tempore postponed further proceedings until further notice.
September 23, 1999 5:08 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
September 23, 1999 4:55 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the McCarthy (NY) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1501. Show Debate Speakers
September 23, 1999 4:55 PM EDT	NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION - Ms. Lofgren gave notice of her intention to offer a motion to instruct the House conferees at the conference of H.R. 1501.
September 23, 1999 4:06 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McCarthy (NY) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist that 1) the committee of conference should this week have its first substantive meeting to offer amendments and motions, including gun safety amendments and motions; and 2) the committee of conference should meet every weekday in public session until the committee of conference agrees to recommend a substitute. Show Debate Speakers
September 23, 1999 4:06 PM EDT	Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8595-8613)
September 23, 1999 4:05 PM EDT	NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION - Mr. Doolittle gave notice of his intention to offer a motion to instruct the House conferees at the conference of H.R. 1501.
September 23, 1999 11:37 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 23, 1999 11:36 AM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 117 (Roll no. 438). (consideration: CR H8595-8613)
September 22, 1999 7:37 PM EDT	ORDERED VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate the Speaker pro tempore put the question on agreeing to the motion to instruct conferees, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, Ms. Lofgren demanded the yeas and nays on the question and the Speaker pro tempore postponed the ordered vote until Thursday, September 23, 1999.
September 22, 1999 7:36 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8524-8531)
September 22, 1999 6:27 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist that the committee of conference recommend a conference substitute that 1) includes a loophole-free system with respect to obtaining firearms from non-licensed persons and federally licensed firearm dealers at gunshows; 2) does not include provisions that weaken current gun safety law; and 3) includes provisions that aid in the enforcement of current gun laws against criminals who use guns. Show Debate Speakers
September 22, 1999 6:27 PM EDT	Ms. Lofgren moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8524-8531)
July 30, 1999 9:56 AM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 84 (Roll no. 354). (consideration: CR H6723-6725)
July 30, 1999 9:55 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees Provided, that Mr. Tauzin is appointed for consideration of secs. 1401-03 of the House bill and secs. 1504 and 1515 of the Senate amendment.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees Provided, that Mr. Bilirakis is appointed for consideration of sec. 1365 of the House bill and sec. 1523 of the Senate amendment.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Commerce for consideration of secs. 1365 and 1401-03 of the House bill and secs. 1504, 1515, and 1523 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bliley and Dingell.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of the House bill, and the Senate amendment (except secs. 741, 1501, 1505, 1534-35, and titles V, VI and IX), and modifications committed to conference: Goodling, Petri, Castle, Greenwood, DeMint, Clay, Kildee, and McCarthy (NY).
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Meehan is appointed in lieu of Mr. Berman for consideration of secs. 741, 1501, 1505, 1534-35, and titles V, VI and IX of the Senate amendment.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees Provided, that Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas is appointed in lieu of Mr. Frank of Massachusetts for consideration of secs. 741, 1501, 1505, 1534-35, and titles V, VI and IX of the Senate amendment.
July 30, 1999 9:54 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hyde, McCollum, Gekas, Coble, Smith (TX), Canady, Barr, Conyers, Frank (MA), Scott, Berman, and Lofgren.
July 30, 1999 9:12 AM EDT	Mr Conyers moved to instruct conferees to insist that the committee of conference (1) recommend a conference substitute which includes a requirement that background checks be conducted on firearms sales at gun shows, does not include any measure that would weaken the effectiveness of background checks currently conducted, does not include any measure that would weaken any other provision of Federal firearms law or regulation, and authorizes funding for school violence programs; (2) that meetings of the conference be open to the public and media, held in venues to maximize attendance of the public and media, and be held during reasonable hours; (3) allow sufficient opportunity to offer and debate amendments at all meetings; and (4) recommend a conference substitute before Congress adjourns for the August recess so that reasonable gun safety measures can be passed before children return to school.
July 30, 1999 9:12 AM EDT	Mr. Conyers moved that the House instruct conferees.
July 30, 1999 9:11 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 30, 1999 9:11 AM EDT	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6723)
July 30, 1999 9:11 AM EDT	Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
July 29, 1999	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 28, 1999 10:18 AM EDT	S.AMDT. 1344: Cloture on SP 1344 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77-22. Record Vote No: 224.
July 28, 1999	Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Hatch; Thurmond; Sessions; Leahy; Kennedy. (consideration: CR S9459)
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1344: Amendment SP 1344 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1345: Proposed amendment SP 1345 withdrawn in Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1346: Proposed amendment SP 1346 withdrawn in Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1347: Proposed amendment SP 1347 withdrawn in Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1348: Proposed amendment SP 1348 withdrawn in Senate.
July 28, 1999	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1345: Considered by Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1346: Considered by Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1347: Considered by Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1348: Considered by Senate.
July 28, 1999	S.AMDT. 1344: Considered by Senate.
July 28, 1999	Cloture motion on the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1344: Cloture motion on SP 1344 presented in Senate.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1345: Proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SP 1344.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1346: Proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SP 1345.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1347: Proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SP 1344.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1348: Proposed by Senator Lott to Amendment SP 1347.
July 26, 1999	S.AMDT. 1344: Proposed by Senator Lott.
July 26, 1999	Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
July 26, 1999	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S9209)
July 26, 1999	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9209-9211)
July 22, 1999	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S9014)
July 22, 1999	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S9014)
July 22, 1999	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S9014)
June 23, 1999	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
June 18, 1999 2:23 PM EDT	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
June 18, 1999 2:22 PM EDT	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. 1501.
June 17, 1999 9:03 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 17, 1999 8:58 PM EDT	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 139 (Roll no. 233).
June 17, 1999 8:50 PM EDT	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 233 (Roll no. 232). (consideration: CR H4572)
June 17, 1999 8:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 203: On agreeing to the Emerson amendment (A029) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 68 (Roll no. 231).
June 17, 1999 8:11 PM EDT	Mr. Conyers moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
June 17, 1999 7:54 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 203: Mr. Coburn demanded a separate vote on the Emerson amendment (A029).
June 17, 1999 7:53 PM EDT	The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
June 17, 1999 7:52 PM EDT	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1501.
June 17, 1999 7:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 214: On agreeing to the Schaffer amendment (A040) Agreed to by recorded vote: 364 - 60 (Roll no. 230).
June 17, 1999 7:41 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 213: On agreeing to the McIntosh amendment (A039) Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 126 (Roll no. 229).
June 17, 1999 7:31 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 211: On agreeing to the Fletcher amendment (A037) Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 1 (Roll no. 228).
June 17, 1999 7:09 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments previously postponed in the following order: The amendment offered by Mr. Fletcher, the amendment offered by Mr. McIntosh, and the amendment offered by Mr. Schaffer.
June 17, 1999 7:08 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Schaffer by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schaffer objected to the vote and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 17, 1999 6:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 214: Amendment (A040) offered by Mr. Schaffer.
June 17, 1999 6:57 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. McIntosh by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McIntosh objected to the vote and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 17, 1999 6:28 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 213: Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. McIntosh.
June 17, 1999 6:27 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 212: On agreeing to the Franks (NJ) amendment (A038) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
June 17, 1999 6:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 212: Franks (NJ) amendment (A038) modified by unanimous consent. A modification to clarify that the filter or block is for internet access during use by minors.
June 17, 1999 6:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 212: Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Franks (NJ).
June 17, 1999 6:03 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Fletcher by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fletcher objected to the vote and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 17, 1999 5:40 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 210: On agreeing to the Norwood amendment (A036) Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 128 (Roll no. 227).
June 17, 1999 5:40 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the amendment.
June 17, 1999 5:40 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 211: Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Fletcher.
June 17, 1999 4:09 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the amendment.
June 17, 1999 4:09 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 210: Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Norwood.
June 17, 1999 4:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 207: On agreeing to the Goodling amendment (A033) Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 2 (Roll no. 226).
June 17, 1999 3:46 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendment offered by Mr. Goodling that was postponed earlier today.
June 17, 1999 3:45 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 209: On agreeing to the Wilson amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 17, 1999 3:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 208: On agreeing to the Roemer amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 17, 1999 3:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 209: Amendment (A035) offered by Mrs. Wilson.
June 17, 1999 3:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 208: Amendment (A034) offered by Mr. Roemer.
June 17, 1999 3:29 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Goodling by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Greenwood objected to the vote and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 17, 1999 2:13 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 2:13 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 207: Amendment (A033) offered by Mr. Goodling.
June 17, 1999 2:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 205: On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A031) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 9 (Roll no. 225).
June 17, 1999 2:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 206: On agreeing to the Wamp amendment (A032) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 266 (Roll no. 224).
June 17, 1999 1:40 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on amendment no. 34 offered by Mr. Markey after the vote on the Wamp amendment.
June 17, 1999 1:10 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Wamp asked unanimous consent to increase the time for debate on the amendment by ten minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
June 17, 1999 12:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 206: Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Wamp.
June 17, 1999 12:38 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Markey by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers objected to the voice vote and further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 17, 1999 12:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 205: Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Markey.
June 17, 1999 12:28 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 204: On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 17, 1999 12:17 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 202: On agreeing to the Souder amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 223).
June 17, 1999 12:16 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the amendment.
June 17, 1999 12:16 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 204: Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Markey.
June 17, 1999 12:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 201: On agreeing to the Souder amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 346 - 83 (Roll no. 222).
June 17, 1999 11:58 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 200: On agreeing to the Aderholt amendment (A026) Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 180 (Roll no. 221).
June 17, 1999 11:35 AM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments previously postponed in the following order: The amendment offered by Mr. Aderholt, the amendment no. 29 offered by Mr. Souder, and the amendment no. 30 offered by Mr. Souder.
June 17, 1999 11:34 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 203: On agreeing to the Emerson amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 17, 1999 10:51 AM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mrs. Emerson asked unanimous consent to increase the time for debate on the amendment by fifteen minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
June 17, 1999 10:28 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the amendment.
June 17, 1999 10:28 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 203: Amendment (A029) offered by Mrs. Emerson.
June 17, 1999 10:27 AM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 209 and Rule XXIII.
June 17, 1999 10:27 AM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4476-4573)
June 17, 1999 12:59 AM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1501 as unfinished business.
June 17, 1999 12:56 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Souder by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Souder objected to the voice vote and further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 12:42 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 202: Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Souder. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 12:41 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Souder by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott objected to the voice vote and further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 12:29 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 201: Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Souder.
June 17, 1999 12:29 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Aderholt by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott objected to the voice vote and further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 12:05 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 17, 1999 12:05 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 200: Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Aderholt.
June 17, 1999 12:02 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 199: On agreeing to the DeMint amendment (A025) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 189 (Roll no. 220).
June 16, 1999 11:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 198: On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A024) Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 127 (Roll no. 219).
June 16, 1999 11:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 197: On agreeing to the Rogan amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 243 (Roll no. 218).
June 16, 1999 11:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 196: On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A022) Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 3 (Roll no. 217).
June 16, 1999 11:32 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 195: On agreeing to the Stearns amendment (A021) Agreed to by recorded vote: 293 - 134 (Roll no. 216).
June 16, 1999 11:11 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments postponed earlier in the following order; The amendment offered by Mr. Stearns, the amendment offered by Mr. Latham, the amendment offered by Mr. Rogan, the amendment offered by Mr. Tancredo, and the amendment offered by Mr. DeMint.
June 16, 1999 11:11 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 10:46 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 199: Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. DeMint. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 10:45 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 10:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 198: Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Tancredo. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 10:18 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogan objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 9:57 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 197: Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Rogan. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 9:57 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Latham objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 9:35 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 196: Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Latham. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 9:34 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 9:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 195: Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Stearns. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 9:02 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 190: On agreeing to the DeLay amendment (A016) Agreed to by recorded vote: 296 - 133 (Roll no. 215).
June 16, 1999 8:54 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 184: On agreeing to the Cunningham amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 401 - 27 (Roll no. 214).
June 16, 1999 8:32 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments postponed earlier in the following order; The amendment offered by Mr. Cunningham and the amendment offered by Mr. DeLay.
June 16, 1999 8:31 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 194: On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 8:24 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 194: Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Meehan. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 8:23 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 193: On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A019) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 8:16 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 193: Traficant amendment (A019) modified by unanimous consent. The modification strikes "25 percent" and inserts "ten percent".
June 16, 1999 8:16 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 193: Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Traficant. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 8:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 192: On agreeing to the Goss amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 8:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 191: On agreeing to the Gallegly amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 8:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 192: Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Goss. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 7:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 191: Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Gallegly.
June 16, 1999 7:57 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeLay objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 7:38 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 190: Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. DeLay.
June 16, 1999 7:37 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 189: By unanimous consent, the Quinn amendment was withdrawn.
June 16, 1999 7:32 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 189: Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Quinn. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 7:30 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 188: On agreeing to the Hutchinson amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 7:25 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 188: Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Hutchinson. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 7:24 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 187: On agreeing to the Kelly amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 7:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 187: Amendment (A013) offered by Mrs. Kelly. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 7:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 186: On agreeing to the Canady amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 7:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 186: Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Canady. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 7:02 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 185: On agreeing to the Green (WI) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 6:40 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 185: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Green (WI). Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 6:39 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cunningham objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 6:25 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 184: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Cunningham. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 6:23 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 182: On agreeing to the Hyde amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 282 (Roll no. 213).
June 16, 1999 6:14 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 183: On agreeing to the Salmon amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 412 - 15 (Roll no. 212).
June 16, 1999 5:54 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - The Chair announced that following the recorded vote on the amendment offered by Mr. Salmon, proceedings will resume on the amendment offered by Mr. Hyde.
June 16, 1999 5:19 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 5:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 183: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Salmon.
June 16, 1999 5:18 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON HYDE AMENDMENT - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hyde objected to the voice vote, and pursuant to H. Res. 209, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
June 16, 1999 3:43 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 3:43 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 182: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Hyde.
June 16, 1999 3:41 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 180: On agreeing to the McCollum amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 181 (Roll no. 211).
June 16, 1999 3:18 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 181: By unanimous consent, the Scott amendment was withdrawn.
June 16, 1999 2:56 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 2:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 181: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Scott to the McCollum amendment (A006).
June 16, 1999 2:10 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the amendment. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 2:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 180: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. McCollum.
June 16, 1999 2:09 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 179: On agreeing to the Wise amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 2:02 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 179: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Wise. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 2:01 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 178: On agreeing to the Capuano amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 1:57 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 178: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Capuano.
June 16, 1999 1:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 177: On agreeing to the Dreier amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 1:46 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 177: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Dreier. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 1:45 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 176: On agreeing to the Hutchinson amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 1:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 176: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Hutchinson.
June 16, 1999 1:35 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - Pursuant to H. Res. 209 , Mr. McCollum gave one hour's notice to consider the Hyde amendment, no. 31 and printed in H. Rept. 106-186 , out of order, immediately after the consideration of the McCollum amendment no. 6 and any amendments thereto.
June 16, 1999 1:35 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, Mr. McCollum gave one hour's notice to consider the Hyde amendment, no. 31 and printed in H. Rept. 106-186, out of order, immediately after the consideration of the McCollum amendment no. 6 and any amendments thereto.
June 16, 1999 1:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 175: On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 16, 1999 1:30 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 209, the Committee proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the amendment.
June 16, 1999 1:30 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 175: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Kucinich.
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1501. Show Debate Speakers
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501 and H.R. 2122 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to H.R. 1501 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 106-186 . No amendment to H.R. 2122 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part B of H. Rept. 106-186 . In the engrossment of H.R. 1501 , the Clerk shall (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2122 (2) add the text of H.R. 2122 , as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1501 .
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 209 and Rule XXIII.
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501 and H.R. 2122 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to H.R. 1501 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 106-186. No amendment to H.R. 2122 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part B of H. Rept. 106-186. In the engrossment of H.R. 1501, the Clerk shall (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2122 (2) add the text of H.R. 2122, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1501.
June 16, 1999 12:18 PM EDT	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 209. (consideration: CR H4364-4469; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4373-4375)
June 16, 1999 12:49 AM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 209 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501 and H.R. 2122 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to H.R. 1501 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part A of H.Rept. 106-186 . No amendment to H.R. 2122 shall be in order except those amendments printed in part B of H. Rept. 106-186 . In the engrossment of H.R. 1501 , the Clerk shall (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2122 (2) add the text of H.R. 2122 , as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1501 .
April 22, 1999	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
April 22, 1999	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 21, 1999	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 21, 1999	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
April 21, 1999	Introduced in House

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Bob Barr, R-GA 7th
Charles Canady, R-FL 12th
Steve Chabot, R-OH 1st
Howard Coble, R-NC 6th
John Conyers Jr., D-MI 14th
Bill Delahunt, D-MA 10th
George W. Gekas, R-PA 17th
Asa Hutchinson, R-AR 3rd
Henry J. Hyde, R-IL 6th
Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX 18th
Zoe Lofgren, D-CA 16th
Marty Meehan, D-MA 5th
Steve Rothman, D-NJ 9th
Bobby Scott, D-VA 3rd
Lamar S. Smith, R-TX 21st
Mel Watt, D-NC 12th
Anthony Weiner, D-NY 9th
Robert Wexler, D-FL 19th
Elton Gallegly, R-CA 23rd

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Bills in the 106th Congress

H.R. 1501

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Bill McCollum Jr.

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