Bills in the 106th Congress

H.R. 2684

Sponsor

James T. Walsh

R-NY 25th

Oct 20, 1999: Became Law Economics and public finance

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October 20, 1999	Became Public Law No: 106-74.
October 20, 1999	Signed by President.
October 18, 1999	Presented to President.
October 15, 1999 9:50 AM EDT	Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-5. Record Vote No: 328. (consideration: CR S12655-12659)
October 15, 1999	Cleared for White House.
October 15, 1999	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
October 15, 1999	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12655-12659)
October 14, 1999 12:22 PM EDT	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
October 14, 1999 12:12 PM EDT	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 18 (Roll no. 500). (consideration: CR H10042-10060)
October 14, 1999 12:01 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
October 14, 1999 10:56 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report. Show Debate Speakers
October 14, 1999 10:56 AM EDT	Mr. Walsh brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-379 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 328.
October 14, 1999 10:55 AM EDT	Rule H. Res. 328 passed House.
October 14, 1999	Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S12620-12625)
October 14, 1999	Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
October 13, 1999 11:57 PM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 328 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2684 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives points of order against the conference report and against its consideration.
October 13, 1999 11:07 PM EDT	Conference report H. Rept. 106-379 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9983-10030)
October 7, 1999 4:22 PM EDT	Conferees agreed to file conference report. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
October 7, 1999	Conferees agreed to file conference report.
October 4, 1999 6:42 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
October 4, 1999 6:42 PM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees: Walsh, DeLay, Hobson, Knollenberg, Frelinghuysen, Wicker, Northup, Sununu, Young (FL), Mollohan, Kaptur, Meek (FL), Price (NC), Cramer, and Obey.
October 4, 1999 6:40 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 113 (Roll no. 472). (consideration: CR H9284)
October 4, 1999 5:01 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the yeas and nays were demanded. Subsequently, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until later in the legislative day.
October 4, 1999 4:52 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House is proceeding 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 agree with the higher funding levels recommended in the Senate amendment for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; for the Science, Aeronautics and Technology and Mission Support accounts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and for the National Science Foundation. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 1999 4:51 PM EDT	Mr. Mollohan moved that the House instruct conferees. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 1999 4:50 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
October 4, 1999 4:50 PM EDT	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
October 4, 1999 4:50 PM EDT	Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H9273)
September 27, 1999	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
September 24, 1999 10:08 AM EDT	S.AMDT. 1789: Amendment SP 1789 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-18. Record Vote No: 292.
September 24, 1999	Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Bond; Burns; Shelby; Craig; Hutchison; Kyl; Stevens; Mikulski; Leahy; Lautenberg; Harkin; Byrd; Inouye. (consideration: CR S11419)
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1782: Proposed amendment SP 1782 withdrawn in Senate.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1756: Amendment SP 1756 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1761: Proposed amendment SP 1761 withdrawn in Senate.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1790: Proposed amendment SP 1790 withdrawn in Senate.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1791: Amendment SP 1791 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1792: Amendment SP 1792 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1793: Amendment SP 1793 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1794: Amendment SP 1794 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1795: Amendment SP 1795 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1796: Amendment SP 1796 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1797: Amendment SP 1797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1798: Amendment SP 1798 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1799: Amendment SP 1799 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1800: Amendment SP 1800 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1801: Amendment SP 1801 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1802: Amendment SP 1802 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 24, 1999	Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR 9/27/1999 S11504-11518
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1782: The adoption of amendment SP 1782, as previously previously agreed to, was vitiated by unanimous consent.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1789: Considered by Senate.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1756: Proposed by Senator Kerry.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1761: Proposed by Senator Kerry.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1790: Proposed by Senator Daschle.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1791: Proposed by Senator Robb.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1792: Proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Feinstein.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1793: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Smith, of OR.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1794: Proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Breaux.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1795: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Chafee.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1796: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Gramm.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1797: Proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Dodd.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1798: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bond.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1799: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Bond.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1800: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Hutchison.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1801: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Coverdell.
September 24, 1999	S.AMDT. 1802: Proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Craig.
September 23, 1999	S.AMDT. 1789: Proposed by Senator Wellstone.
September 23, 1999	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11347-11354)
September 22, 1999 2:52 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 1757: Motion to table SP 1757 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61-38. Record Vote No: 286.
September 22, 1999 2:28 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 1747: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to SP 1747 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36-63. Record Vote No: 285.
September 22, 1999	Senate struck certain provisions of H.R. 2684 and inserted in lieu thereof the text of S.1596 , which will be considered as original text for the purpose of further amendments, with the Senate amendments being proposed thereto by Unanimous Consent.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1744: Amendment SP 1744 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1747: SP 1747 ruled out of order by the chair.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1760: Amendment SP 1760 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1777: Amendment SP 1777 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1778: Proposed amendment SP 1778 withdrawn in Senate.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1779: Amendment SP 1779 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1780: Amendment SP 1780 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1785: Amendment SP 1785 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1782: Amendment SP 1782 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1781: Amendment SP 1781 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1786: Amendment SP 1786 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1744: Proposed by Senator Bond.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1757: Proposed by Senator Smith, of NH.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1760: Proposed by Senator Bond.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1777: Proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Inouye.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1778: Proposed by Senator Reed.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1779: Proposed by Senator Bond.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1780: Proposed by Senator Bond for Senator Snowe.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1785: Proposed by Senator Bond for Senator Fitzgerald.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1782: Proposed by Senator Dewine.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1781: Proposed by Senator Dewine.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1786: Proposed by Senator Bond.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1747: Point of order with respect to the Budget Act raised in Senate with respect to SP 1747.
September 22, 1999	S.AMDT. 1747: Proposed by Senator Wellstone.
September 22, 1999	Senate struck certain provisions of H.R. 2684 and inserted in lieu thereof the text of S.1596, which will be considered as original text for the purpose of further amendments, with the Senate amendments being proposed thereto by Unanimous Consent.
September 22, 1999	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11201-11209, S11232-11237, S11244-11251)
September 22, 1999	Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
September 13, 1999	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
September 9, 1999 6:55 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 9, 1999 6:53 PM EDT	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 187 (Roll no. 403).
September 9, 1999 6:35 PM EDT	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 215 (Roll no. 402). (consideration: CR H8064-8065)
September 9, 1999 6:19 PM EDT	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
September 9, 1999 6:14 PM EDT	Mr. Obey moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
September 9, 1999 6:13 PM EDT	The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
September 9, 1999 6:13 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
September 9, 1999 6:12 PM EDT	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2684.
September 9, 1999 6:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 449: On agreeing to the Tancredo amendment (A029) Agreed to by recorded vote: 366 - 54 (Roll no. 401).
September 9, 1999 5:40 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tancredo demanded a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 9, 1999 5:24 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 449: Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Tancredo. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 5:23 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 448: By unanimous consent, the Ehlers amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 5:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 448: Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Ehlers. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 5:14 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 447: On agreeing to the Weygand amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.
September 9, 1999 5:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 447: Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Weygand. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 5:09 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 446: By unanimous consent, the Kleczka amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 5:01 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 446: Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Kleczka. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 5:00 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 445: By unanimous consent, the Kelly amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 4:35 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 445: Amendment (A025) offered by Mrs. Kelly. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 4:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 444: By unanimous consent, the Green (WI) amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 4:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 444: Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Green (WI). Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 4:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 443: On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 266 (Roll no. 400).
September 9, 1999 4:09 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 441: On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 69 - 354 (Roll no. 399).
September 9, 1999 3:47 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to H. Res. 275, the Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments postponed earlier in the following order: The amendment offered by Mr. Smith of Michigan and the amendment offered by Mr. Hinchey.
September 9, 1999 3:40 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recored vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 9, 1999 3:20 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Mollohan asked unanimous consent that debate on the Hinchey amendment and all amendments thereto be concluded by 4 p.m. Agreed to without objection.
September 9, 1999 3:01 PM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Hinchey. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 2:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 442: On agreeing to the Sanders amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
September 9, 1999 2:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 443: Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Hinchey. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 2:32 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 442: Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Sanders.
September 9, 1999 2:31 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith of Michigan demanded a recored vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 9, 1999 2:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 441: Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Smith (MI). Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 2:16 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 440: On agreeing to the Boehlert amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
September 9, 1999 2:13 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 440: Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Boehlert. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 2:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 439: By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 1:53 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 439: Amendment (A019) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 1:32 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 438: By unanimous consent, the LaTourette amendment was withdrawn.
September 9, 1999 1:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 438: Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. LaTourette. Show Debate Speakers
September 9, 1999 1:15 PM EDT	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
September 9, 1999 1:15 PM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8020-8065; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H8028-8029) Show Debate Speakers
September 8, 1999 8:11 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2684 as unfinished business.
September 8, 1999 8:06 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 436: On agreeing to the Gutierrez amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 269 (Roll no. 396).
September 8, 1999 7:59 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 434: On agreeing to the Rogan amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 235 (Roll no. 395).
September 8, 1999 7:52 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 433: On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A013) Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 394).
September 8, 1999 7:43 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 431: On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 267 (Roll no. 393).
September 8, 1999 7:35 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 423: On agreeing to the Roemer amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 298 (Roll no. 392).
September 8, 1999 7:27 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 421: On agreeing to the Cunningham amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 232 (Roll no. 391).
September 8, 1999 7:23 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS - The Chair annnounced that proceedings will resume on amendments postponed earlier in the following order: Cunningham, Roemer, Nadler, Nadler, Rogan, and Gutierrez.
September 8, 1999 7:19 PM EDT	On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 198 (Roll no. 390).
September 8, 1999 7:04 PM EDT	Mr. Filner appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
September 8, 1999 6:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 437: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A017). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constituted legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 6:48 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gutierrez amendment, the Chair put the question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walsh subsequently demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
September 8, 1999 6:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 437: Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 6:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 435: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A015) Failed by voice vote.
September 8, 1999 6:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 436: Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Gutierrez.
September 8, 1999 6:22 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 435: Amendment (A015) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).
September 8, 1999 6:20 PM EDT	Mr. Bateman raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on line 15, page 70 and extending to line 22 seeks to strike the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and is subject to a point of order resulting in legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 6:16 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rogan amendment, the Chair put the question and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bateman subsequently demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
September 8, 1999 5:55 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 434: Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Rogan.
September 8, 1999 5:39 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, a demand for a recorded vote was made and further proceedings were postponed until later in the legislative day.
September 8, 1999 5:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 433: Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Nadler.
September 8, 1999 4:49 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 432: By unanimous consent, the Weldon (FL) amendment was withdrawn.
September 8, 1999 4:47 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 432: Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Weldon (FL).
September 8, 1999 4:46 PM EDT	POSTPONED VOTE - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment offered by Mr. Nadler by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to H. Res. 275 futher proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 8, 1999 4:17 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 431: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Nadler.
September 8, 1999 4:16 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 430: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A010). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 4:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 430: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 4:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 429: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A009). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 4:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 429: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 4:02 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 428: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A008). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 3:59 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 428: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 3:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 427: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A007). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 3:46 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 427: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 3:45 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 426: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A006). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 3:45 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 426: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 3:38 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 425: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A005). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 3:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 425: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 3:35 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 424: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A004). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 3:22 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 424: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Edwards.
September 8, 1999 3:21 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roemer demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to H. Res. 275 futher proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 8, 1999 2:36 PM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Roemer.
September 8, 1999 2:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 423: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Roemer.
September 8, 1999 2:30 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 422: Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A002). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
September 8, 1999 2:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 422: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Filner.
September 8, 1999 2:28 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cunningham demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
September 8, 1999 2:01 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 421: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Cunningham.
September 8, 1999 2:00 PM EDT	ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent that Mr. Filner be allowed to offer an amendment no. 1 at any time during consideration of the bill for amendment in the Committee of the Whole. Agreed to without objections.
September 8, 1999 12:50 PM EDT	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2684.
September 8, 1999 12:50 PM EDT	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
September 8, 1999 12:50 PM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XXIII.
September 8, 1999 12:47 PM EDT	POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Obey raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Obey stated that the bill exceeded the budget authority allocation. Subsequently, Mr. Obey withdrew his point of order.
September 8, 1999 12:44 PM EDT	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2684 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 section. Bill is open to amendments. Provides that before consideration of any other amendment it shall be in order to consider the amendment printed in the rules committee report.
September 8, 1999 12:44 PM EDT	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. (consideration: CR H7892-7958; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H7910, H7913-7915, H7921, H7925; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H7929, H7935, H7940-7944)
August 5, 1999 11:19 PM EDT	Rule H. Res. 275 passed House.
August 5, 1999 12:42 AM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2684 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 section. Bill is open to amendments. Provides that before consideration of any other amendment it shall be in order to consider the amendment printed in the rules committee report.
August 3, 1999 9:51 PM EDT	The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-286 , by Mr. Walsh.
August 3, 1999	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
August 3, 1999	The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-286, by Mr. Walsh.

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H.R. 2684

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