Bills in the 109th Congress

H.R. 6

Sponsor

Joe Barton

R-TX 6th
2 Cosponsors

Aug 8, 2005: Became Law Energy

Actions

August 8, 2005	Became Public Law No: 109-58.
August 8, 2005	Signed by President.
August 4, 2005	Presented to President.
July 29, 2005 1:10 PM EDT	Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 26. Record Vote Number: 213.
July 29, 2005 12:49 PM EDT	Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 29. Record Vote Number: 212.
July 29, 2005	Cleared for White House.
July 29, 2005	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 29, 2005	Point of order fell when the motion to waive the Budget Act was agreed to in Senate.
July 29, 2005	Point of order that the Conference Report violates Section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act against the measure raised in Senate.
July 29, 2005	Conference report considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9335-9367, S9373-9374)
July 28, 2005 1:10 PM EDT	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 - 156 (Roll no. 445).
July 28, 2005 1:08 PM EDT	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 28, 2005 12:41 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6972)
July 28, 2005 11:38 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the conference report on H.R. 6. Show Debate Speakers
July 28, 2005 11:20 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6. Show Debate Speakers
July 28, 2005 11:19 AM EDT	Mr. Barton (TX) brought up conference report H. Rept. 109-190 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 394. (consideration: CR H6949-6973)
July 28, 2005 11:08 AM EDT	Rule H. Res. 394 passed House.
July 28, 2005	Conference report considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9255-9273)
July 28, 2005	Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
July 27, 2005 10:21 PM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 394 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 6. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report is considered as read.
July 27, 2005 1:22 PM EDT	Conference report H. Rept. 109-190 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6691-6836)
July 26, 2005 12:59 PM EDT	Conferees agreed to file conference report. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
July 26, 2005	Conferees agreed to file conference report.
July 24, 2005 11:53 AM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
July 24, 2005	Conference held.
July 21, 2005 8:43 PM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
July 21, 2005	Conference held.
July 19, 2005 6:24 PM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
July 19, 2005	Conference held.
July 14, 2005 5:12 PM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of Title XIII of the House bill, and secs. 135, 405, Title XV, and sec. 1611 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Camp, and Rangel.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 101-103, 105, 108, 109, 137, 205, 208, 231, 241, 242, 320, 328-330, 377, 379, 721-724, 741-744, 751, 755, 756, 758, 811, 1211, 1221, 1231, 1234, 1236, 1241, 1281-1283, 1285, 1295, 1442, 1446, 2008, 2010, 2026, 2029, 2030, 2207, and 2210 of the House bill, and secs. 101-103, 105, 107, 108, 281, 325, 344, 345, 383, 731-733, 752, 1211, 1221, 1231, 1233, 1235, 1261, 1263, 1266, and 1291 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Petri, and Oberstar.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	Provided that Mr. Costello is appointed in lieu of Mr. Gordon for consideration of secs. 401-404, 411, 416, and 441 of the House bill, and secs. 401-407 and 415 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 108, 126, 205, 209, 302, 401-404, 411, 416, 441, 601-607, 609-612, 631, 651, 652, 661, 711, 712, 721-724, 731, 741-744, 751, 754, 757, 759, 801-811, Title IX, secs. 1002, 1225-1227, 1451, 1452, 1701, 1820, and Title XXIV of the House bill, and secs. 125, 126, 142, 212, 230-232, 251-253, 302, 318, 327, 346, 401-407, 415, 503, 601-607, 609, 610, 624, 631-635, 706, 721, 722, 725, 731, 734, 751, 752, 757, 801, Title IX, Title X, secs. 1102, 1103, 1105, 1106, 1224, Title XIV, secs. 1601, 1602, and 1611 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Biggert, and Gordon.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Rules for consideration of sec. 713 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Dreier, Diaz-Balart, L., and Slaughter.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 204, 231, 330, 344, 346, 355, 358, 377, 379, Title V, secs. 969-976, 1701, 1702, Title XVIII, secs. 1902, 2001-2019, 2022-2031, 2033, 2041, 2042, 2051-2055, Title XXI, Title XXII, and Title XXIV of the House bill, and secs. 241-245, 252, 253, 261-270, 281, 311-317, 319-323, 326, 327, 342-346, 348, 371, 387, 391, 411-414, 416, and 501-506 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pombo, Cubin, and Rahall.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 320, 377, 612, 625, 632, 663, 665, 1221, 1265, 1270, 1283, 1442, 1502, and 2208 of the House bill, and secs. 137, 211, 328, 384, 389, 625, 1221, 1264, 1269, 1270, 1275, 1280, and 1402 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Chabot, and Conyers.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Government Reform for consideration of secs. 102, 104, 105, 203, 205, 502, 624, 632, 701, 704, 1002, 1227, and 2304 of the House bill, and secs. 102, 104, 105, 108, 203, 502, 625, 701-703, 723-725, 741-743, 939, and 1011 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Davis, Tom, Issa, and Watson.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 141-149 of the House bill, and secs. 161-164 and 505 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, Ney, and Waters.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 121, 632, 640, 2206, and 2209 of the House bill, and secs. 625, 1103, 1104, and 1106 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norwood, Johnson, Sam, and Kind.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 104, 231, 601-607, 609-612, and 661 of the House bill, and secs. 104, 281, 601-607, 609, 610, 625, 741-743, 1005, and 1006 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hunter, Weldon (PA), and Skelton.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of secs. 332, 344, 346, 1701, 1806, 2008, 2019, 2024, 2029, and 2030 of the House bill, and secs. 251-253, 264, 303, 319, 342, 343, 345, and 347 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Lucas, and Peterson (MN).
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mrs. Capps is appointed in lieu of Mr. Wynn for consideration of secs. 1501-1506 of the House bill, and secs. 221 and 223-225 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.
July 14, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Barton (TX), Hall, Bilirakis, Upton, Stearns, Gillmor, Shimkus, Shadegg, Pickering, Blunt, Bass, Dingell, Waxman, Markey, Boucher, Stupak, Wynn, and Solis.
July 14, 2005 10:57 AM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 217 (Roll no. 373). (consideration: CR H5807, H5809-1810)
July 14, 2005 10:56 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 14, 2005 10:31 AM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5807-5810) Show Debate Speakers
July 14, 2005	Conference held.
July 14, 2005	Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
July 13, 2005 2:41 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until July 14, 2005.
July 13, 2005 2:41 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5777)
July 13, 2005 1:56 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees. The instructions seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to not agree to the inclusion of any provisions in the conference report modifying the liability with respect to methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). Show Debate Speakers
July 13, 2005 1:56 PM EDT	Mrs. Capps moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H5772; text: CR H5772)
July 13, 2005 1:55 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 13, 2005 1:55 PM EDT	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H5772-5777)
July 13, 2005 1:55 PM EDT	Mr. Barton (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
July 11, 2005	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 1, 2005	Senate appointed conferee(s) Grassley; Hatch; Baucus from the Committee on Finance.
July 1, 2005	Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Domenici; Craig; Thomas; Alexander; Murkowski; Burr; Bingaman; Akaka; Dorgan; Wyden; Johnson from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
June 28, 2005 10:30 AM EDT	Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 158. (consideration: CR S7451-7477)
June 23, 2005 9:30 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 902: Amendment SA 902 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 28 - 67. Record Vote Number: 157.
June 23, 2005 9:03 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 925: Amendment SA 925 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 31. Record Vote Number: 156.
June 23, 2005 7:07 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 873: Amendment SA 873 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 76. Record Vote Number: 155.
June 23, 2005 6:45 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 810: Amendment SA 810 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 154.
June 23, 2005 4:05 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 891: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 891 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 26. Record Vote Number: 153.
June 23, 2005 10:30 AM EDT	Cloture on the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 4. Record Vote Number: 152.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT.891 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 891 agreed in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 26. Record Vote Number: 153 .
June 23, 2005	The bill was read the third time by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 792: Proposed amendment SA 792 withdrawn in Senate.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 839: Amendment SA 839 ruled non-germane by the chair.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 811: Amendment SA 811 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 891: Amendment SA 891 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 891: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 891 agreed in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 26. Record Vote Number: 153 .
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 990: Amendment SA 990 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7249-7250)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 819: Amendment SA 819 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 832: Amendment SA 832 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 871: Amendment SA 871 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 886: Amendment SA 886 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 899: Amendment SA 899 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 808: Amendment SA 808 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 825: Amendment SA 825 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 940: Amendment SA 940 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7265)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1005: Amendment SA 1005 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1006: Amendment SA 1006 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1007: Amendment SA 1007 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1008: Amendment SA 1008 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1009: Amendment SA 1009 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 851: Amendment SA 851 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 892: Amendment SA 892 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 903: Amendment SA 903 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 919: Amendment SA 919 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 834: Amendment SA 834 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 792: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7204, S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 839: Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 839.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 811: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7204, S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 810: Amendment SA 810 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S7236-7244, S7247-7249; text: CR S7240)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 873: Amendment SA 873 proposed by Senator Sununu. (consideration: CR S7244-7247, S7249; text: CR S7244)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 990: Amendment SA 990 proposed by Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR S7249-7251)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 925: Amendment SA 925 proposed by Senator Bond. (consideration: CR S7251, S7263)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 902: Amendment SA 902 proposed by Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S7251-7262, S7263-7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 819: Amendment SA 819 proposed by Senator Talent. (consideration: CR S7262-7263; text: CR S7262-7263)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 832: Amendment SA 832 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Jeffords. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 871: Amendment SA 871 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 886: Amendment SA 886 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Cochran. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 899: Amendment SA 899 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Enzi. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 808: Amendment SA 808 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7264)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 825: Amendment SA 825 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Kerry. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7264-7265)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 940: Amendment SA 940 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Inhofe. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1005: Amendment SA 1005 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7265)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1006: Amendment SA 1006 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Vitter. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7265-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1007: Amendment SA 1007 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Byrd. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1008: Amendment SA 1008 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Cantwell. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 1009: Amendment SA 1009 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 851: Amendment SA 851 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 892: Amendment SA 892 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Salazar. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 903: Amendment SA 903 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 919: Amendment SA 919 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S7264-7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 834: Amendment SA 834 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7266)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 839: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7204, S7210)
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 891: Point of order under the Budget Act raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 891.
June 23, 2005	S.AMDT. 891: Amendment SA 891 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S7210-7218, S7220-7228, S7232-7233)
June 22, 2005 8:52 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 844: Amendment SA 844 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number: 151.
June 22, 2005 8:33 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 961: Amendment SA 961 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 32 - 63. Record Vote Number: 150.
June 22, 2005 6:31 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 866: Motion to table amendment SA 866 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 53. Record Vote Number: 149.
June 22, 2005 4:30 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 826: Amendment SA 826 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38 - 60. Record Vote Number: 148.
June 22, 2005 12:50 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 805: Motion to table amendment SA 805 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 39. Record Vote Number: 147.
June 22, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	S.AMDT. 841: Motion to table amendment SA 841 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 146.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 792: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6980)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 839: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6980, S7046-7047)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 869: Amendment SA 869 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 811: Amendment SA 811 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S6994-6995; text: CR S6995)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 866: Amendment SA 866 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S7033)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 972: Proposed amendment SA 972 withdrawn in Senate.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 978: Amendment SA 978 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 979: Amendment SA 979 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 818: Amendment SA 818 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 980: Amendment SA 980 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 981: Amendment SA 981 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 835: Amendment SA 835 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 787: Amendment SA 787 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 822: Amendment SA 822 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 982: Amendment SA 982 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 983: Amendment SA 983 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 861: Amendment SA 861 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 850: Amendment SA 850 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 984: Amendment SA 984 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 864: Amendment SA 864 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 798: Amendment SA 798 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 870: Amendment SA 870 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 927: Amendment SA 927 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 985: Amendment SA 985 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 786: Amendment SA 786 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 986: Amendment SA 986 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 987: Amendment SA 987 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 988: Amendment SA 988 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 989: Amendment SA 989 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 933: Amendment SA 933 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7059)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 805: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6980, S6994, S6995-6997; text as modified: CR S6996)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 826: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6980, S6997-7029; text as modified: CR S7005)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 841: Amendment SA 841 proposed by Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S6980-6992; text: CR S6981)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 869: Amendment SA 869 proposed by Senator Byrd. (consideration: CR S6992-6994; text: CR S6994)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 961: Amendment SA 961 proposed by Senator Alexander. (consideration: CR S7038-7042, S7047-7048; text: CR S7039-7040)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 844: Amendment SA 844 proposed by Senator Kerry. (consideration: CR S7042-7046, S7048; text: CR S7042)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 972: Amendment SA 972 proposed by Senator Warner. (consideration: CR S7049-7052)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 978: Amendment SA 978 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Conrad. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7059)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 979: Amendment SA 979 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Hatch. (consideration: CR S7056-7061)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 818: Amendment SA 818 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Jeffords. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 980: Amendment SA 980 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Stabenow. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7059)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 981: Amendment SA 981 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Kohl. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7059-7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 835: Amendment SA 835 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Clinton. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057-7058)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 787: Amendment SA 787 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Murkowski. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 822: Amendment SA 822 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Voinovich. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 982: Amendment SA 982 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Alexander. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 983: Amendment SA 983 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Jeffords. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 861: Amendment SA 861 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Dodd. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7058)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 850: Amendment SA 850 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7058)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 984: Amendment SA 984 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 864: Amendment SA 864 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S7056-7061, S7061-7063; text: CR S7058)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 798: Amendment SA 798 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Pryor. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 870: Amendment SA 870 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7058)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 927: Amendment SA 927 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7058-7059)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 985: Amendment SA 985 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 786: Amendment SA 786 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Murkowski. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7057)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 986: Amendment SA 986 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Jeffords. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 987: Amendment SA 987 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Alexander. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 988: Amendment SA 988 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060-7061)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 989: Amendment SA 989 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S7056-7061)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 933: Amendment SA 933 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S7056-7061)
June 22, 2005	S.AMDT. 866: Amendment SA 866 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S7033-7037)
June 21, 2005 6:59 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 799: Amendment SA 799 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 1. Record Vote Number: 145.
June 21, 2005 4:55 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 817: Amendment SA 817 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 144.
June 21, 2005 11:33 AM EDT	S.AMDT. 783: Amendment SA 783 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 143.
June 21, 2005	Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 792: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6871)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 805: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6871)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 790: Proposed amendment SA 790 withdrawn in Senate.
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 826: Amendment SA 826 proposed by Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S6892-6896, S6897-6898)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 788: Amendment SA 788 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 839: Amendment SA 839 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Lautenberg. (consideration: CR S6904; text: CR S6904)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 799: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6871, S6900-6902)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 783: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6871-6878)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 817: Amendment SA 817 proposed by Senator Hagel. (consideration: CR S6878, S6880-6891)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 790: Amendment SA 790 proposed by Senator Dayton. (consideration: CR S6878-6880; text: CR S6878)
June 21, 2005	S.AMDT. 788: Amendment SA 788 proposed by Senator DeWine. (consideration: CR S6898-6900; text: CR S6899)
June 20, 2005	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6786-6795, S6802-6810)
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 792: Amendment SA 792 proposed by Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S6786-6790; text: CR S6786)
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 799: Amendment SA 799 proposed by Senator Voinovich. (consideration: CR S6790-6795, S6802)
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 800: Amendment SA 800 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 783: Amendment SA 783 proposed by Senator Martinez for Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S6802-6808; text: CR S6802)
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 805: Amendment SA 805 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S6808-6810; text: CR S6809)
June 20, 2005	S.AMDT. 800: Amendment SA 800 proposed by Senator Domenici for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S6795)
June 16, 2005 3:24 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 791: Amendment SA 791 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 141.
June 16, 2005 2:59 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 784: Amendment SA 784 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 140. (text as modified: CR S6690)
June 16, 2005	S.AMDT. 794: Amendment SA 794 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 16, 2005	S.AMDT. 784: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6671, S6690-6692, S6693-6699, S6700)
June 16, 2005	S.AMDT. 791: Amendment SA 791 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S6673-6690, S6692-6693, S6700-6701)
June 16, 2005	S.AMDT. 794: Amendment SA 794 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S6702-6703; text: CR S6703)
June 15, 2005 12:29 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 779: Amendment SA 779 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 139. (text as modified: CR S6608-6609)
June 15, 2005 10:41 AM EDT	S.AMDT. 782: Motion to table amendment SA 782 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: CR S6602)
June 15, 2005	S.AMDT. 784: Amendment SA 784 proposed by Senator Cantwell. (consideration: CR S6620-6641; text: CR S6620-6621)
June 15, 2005	S.AMDT. 779: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6601-6614)
June 15, 2005	S.AMDT. 782: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6601-6602)
June 14, 2005 5:52 PM EDT	S.AMDT. 781: Motion to table amendment SA 781 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 38. Record Vote Number: 137.
June 14, 2005	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6439-6445, S6445-6467)
June 14, 2005	S.AMDT. 775: Amendment SA 775 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 14, 2005	S.AMDT. 779: Amendment SA 779 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S6447-6460; text: CR S6447)
June 14, 2005	S.AMDT. 782: Amendment SA 782 proposed by Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 779. (consideration: CR S6463-6467; text: CR S6463)
June 14, 2005	S.AMDT. 775: Amendment SA 775 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S6447; text: CR S6447)
June 14, 2005	S.AMDT. 781: Amendment SA 781 proposed by Senator Boxer to Amendment SA 779. (consideration: CR S6460-6463; text: CR S6460)
June 9, 2005	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
April 26, 2005	Received in the Senate.
April 21, 2005 4:41 PM EDT	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 249 - 183 (Roll no. 132).
April 21, 2005 4:39 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. 6.
April 21, 2005 4:38 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 21, 2005 4:23 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 99: On agreeing to the Castle amendment (A031) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 237 (Roll no. 131).
April 21, 2005 4:22 PM EDT	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
April 21, 2005 4:21 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2449)
April 21, 2005 4:20 PM EDT	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6.
April 21, 2005 4:14 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 98: On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 243 (Roll no. 130).
April 21, 2005 4:07 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 370: On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 213 - 219 (Roll No. 129).
April 21, 2005 3:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 96: On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A027) Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 227 (Roll no. 128).
April 21, 2005 3:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 94: On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment (A025) Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 171 (Roll no. 127).
April 21, 2005 3:21 PM EDT	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.
April 21, 2005 3:21 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castle amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Castle demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Castle amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 3:10 PM EDT	DEBATE EXTENSION - By unanimous consent, debate on the Castle amendment was extended by 4 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
April 21, 2005 2:58 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castle amendment.
April 21, 2005 2:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 99: Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Castle. (consideration: CR H2431-2434, H2437-2438; text: CR H2431) Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 2:57 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Hastings (FL) amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 2:48 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
April 21, 2005 2:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 97: On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 2:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 98: Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H2428-2431, H2437; text: CR H2428-2429) Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 2:43 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 2:42 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 97: Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H2427-2428; text: CR H2427)
April 21, 2005 2:38 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Capps amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 1:57 PM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 1:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 370: Amendment (A028) offered by Mrs. Capps.
April 21, 2005 1:55 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Grijalva amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 1:42 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 1:41 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 95: On agreeing to the Holt amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 1:41 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 96: Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H2416-2418, H2435-2436; text: CR H2416-2417)
April 21, 2005 1:35 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 1:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 95: Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Holt. (consideration: CR H2416; text: CR H2416)
April 21, 2005 1:33 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hall demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Kucinich amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 1:30 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 93: On agreeing to the Israel amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 302 - 128 (Roll no. 126).
April 21, 2005 1:30 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 1:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 94: Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Kucinich. (consideration: CR H2415-2416, H2435; text: CR H2415)
April 21, 2005 1:28 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hall of Texas asked unanimous consent that a motion to strike offered by Mrs. Capps be debatable for not to exceed 30 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
April 21, 2005 12:38 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 92: On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A023) Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 190 (Roll no. 125).
April 21, 2005 12:17 PM EDT	H.AMDT.84 On agreeing to the Udall (NM) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 225 ( Roll no. 124 ).
April 21, 2005 12:17 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 84: On agreeing to the Udall (NM) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 225 ( Roll no. 124 ).
April 21, 2005 11:52 AM EDT	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
April 21, 2005 11:51 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Israel amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Israel demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Israel amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 11:46 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:45 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 93: Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Israel. (consideration: CR H2412-2413, H2414-2415; text: CR H2412)
April 21, 2005 11:44 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Engel amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Engel amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 11:34 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:33 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 92: Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H2410-2412, H2414; text: CR H2410-2411)
April 21, 2005 11:32 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 91: On agreeing to the Walsh amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 11:26 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walsh amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:25 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 90: On agreeing to the Davis, Tom amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 11:25 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 91: Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Walsh. (consideration: CR H2409-2410; text: CR H2409-2410) Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:23 AM EDT	EXTENSION OF DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Tom Davis (VA) amendment was extended by 2 minutes to be equally divided and controlled.
April 21, 2005 11:18 AM EDT	EXTENSION OF DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Tom Davis (VA) amendment was extended by 2 minutes to be equally divided and controlled.
April 21, 2005 11:11 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tom Davis (VA) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:10 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 89: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 11:10 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 90: Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Davis, Tom. (consideration: CR H2407-2409; text: CR H2407)
April 21, 2005 11:02 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 11:01 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 89: Amendment (A020) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H2406-2407; text: CR H2406)
April 21, 2005 11:00 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 88: On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 10:54 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.
April 21, 2005 10:53 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 88: Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H2404-2406; text: CR H2404-2405)
April 21, 2005 10:51 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 87: On agreeing to the Millender-McDonald amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 10:46 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Millender-McDonald amendment.
April 21, 2005 10:46 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 87: Amendment (A018) offered by Ms. Millender-McDonald. (consideration: CR H2403-2404; text: CR H2403-2404)
April 21, 2005 10:45 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 86: On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment (A017) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H2402)
April 21, 2005 10:42 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment, as modified. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 10:41 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 86: Kucinich amendment (A017) modified by unanimous consent. Modification strikes the number "20" the first place it appears and replaces it with the number "30".
April 21, 2005 10:39 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 86: Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Kucinich. (consideration: CR H2402-2403; text: CR H2402) Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 10:38 AM EDT	H.AMDT.85 On agreeing to the Ford amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 10:38 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 85: On agreeing to the Ford amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 21, 2005 10:35 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ford amendment.
April 21, 2005 10:32 AM EDT	H.AMDT.85 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Ford. (consideration: CR H2401-2402 ; text: CR H2401-2402 ) Amendment requires the EPA to establish a program to encourage domestic production and sales of efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 10:32 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 85: Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Ford. (consideration: CR H2401-2402 ; text: CR H2401-2402 )
April 21, 2005 10:31 AM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Udall (NM) demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Udall (NM) amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 21, 2005 10:20 AM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 21, 2005 10:19 AM EDT	H.AMDT.84 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Udall (NM). (consideration: CR H2399-2401 , H2413-2414 ; text: CR H2399 ) Amendment sought to strike section 631 entitled "Cooperative Research and Development and Special Demonstration Projects for the Uranium Mining Industry".
April 21, 2005 10:19 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 84: Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Udall (NM). (consideration: CR H2399-2401 , H2413-2414 ; text: CR H2399 )
April 21, 2005 10:15 AM EDT	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
April 21, 2005 10:15 AM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2399-2450) Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 10:12 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6 as unfinished business.
April 20, 2005 10:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT.71 On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 243 ( Roll no. 123 ).
April 20, 2005 10:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 71: On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 243 ( Roll no. 123 ).
April 20, 2005 10:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT.72 On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 231 ( Roll no. 122 ).
April 20, 2005 10:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 72: On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 231 ( Roll no. 122 ).
April 20, 2005 9:57 PM EDT	H.AMDT.73 On agreeing to the Boehlert amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 254 ( Roll no. 121 ).
April 20, 2005 9:57 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 73: On agreeing to the Boehlert amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 254 ( Roll no. 121 ).
April 20, 2005 9:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT.74 On agreeing to the Johnson (CT) amendment (A005) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 346 - 85 ( Roll no. 120 ).
April 20, 2005 9:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 74: On agreeing to the Johnson (CT) amendment (A005) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 346 - 85 ( Roll no. 120 ).
April 20, 2005 9:42 PM EDT	H.AMDT.75 On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 172 ( Roll no. 119 ).
April 20, 2005 9:42 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 75: On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 172 ( Roll no. 119 ).
April 20, 2005 9:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT.76 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 259 ( Roll no. 118 ).
April 20, 2005 9:36 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 76: On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 259 ( Roll no. 118 ).
April 20, 2005 9:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT.79 On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 262 ( Roll no. 117 ).
April 20, 2005 9:29 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 79: On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 262 ( Roll no. 117 ).
April 20, 2005 9:21 PM EDT	H.AMDT.81 On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 239 ( Roll no. 116 ).
April 20, 2005 9:21 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 81: On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 239 ( Roll no. 116 ).
April 20, 2005 9:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT.83 On agreeing to the Solis amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 248 ( Roll no. 115 ).
April 20, 2005 9:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 83: On agreeing to the Solis amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 248 ( Roll no. 115 ).
April 20, 2005 8:51 PM EDT	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of specified amendments which were debated earlier in the legislative day and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
April 20, 2005 8:50 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Solis amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Solis demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Solis amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 8:40 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Solis amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 8:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT.82 On agreeing to the Conaway amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 8:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT.83 Amendment (A014) offered by Ms. Solis. (consideration: CR H2373-2374 , H2374-2375 ; text: CR H2373 ) Amendment sought to delete refinery revitalization provisions in the bill.
April 20, 2005 8:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 82: On agreeing to the Conaway amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 8:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 83: Amendment (A014) offered by Ms. Solis. (consideration: CR H2373-2374 , H2374-2375 ; text: CR H2373 )
April 20, 2005 8:32 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Conaway amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 8:31 PM EDT	H.AMDT.82 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Conaway. (consideration: CR H2372-2373 ; text: CR H2372 ) Amendment requires the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, to evaluate both the short term and longer term availability of skilled workers to meet the energy security requirements of the United States; and report to Congress recommendations as appropriate to meet the future labor requirements for the domestic extraction industries.
April 20, 2005 8:31 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Kaptur amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 8:31 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 82: Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Conaway. (consideration: CR H2372-2373 ; text: CR H2372 )
April 20, 2005 8:21 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 8:21 PM EDT	H.AMDT.81 Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Kaptur. (consideration: CR H2370-2372 , H2375-2376 ; text: CR H2370 ) Amendment sought to provide the Secretary of Energy the authority to include in the Strategic Fuels Reserve ethanol, biodiesel, and other alternative fuels.
April 20, 2005 8:21 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 81: Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Kaptur. (consideration: CR H2370-2372 , H2375-2376 ; text: CR H2370 )
April 20, 2005 8:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT.80 On agreeing to the Abercrombie amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 8:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 80: On agreeing to the Abercrombie amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 8:08 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Abercrombie amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 8:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT.80 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Abercrombie. (consideration: CR H2368-2370 ; text: CR H2368 ) Amendment provides for the establishment in the Department of Energy of the Sugar Cane Ethanol Pilot Program.
April 20, 2005 8:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 80: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Abercrombie. (consideration: CR H2368-2370 ; text: CR H2368 )
April 20, 2005 8:07 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Waxman amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 7:58 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 7:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT.79 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR H2366-2368 , H2376 ; text: CR H2367 ) Amendment sought to require appropriate Federal departments and agencies, as identified by the President, to propose voluntary, regulatory, and other actions sufficient to reduce demand for oil in the United States by at least 1.0 million barrels per day from the projected demand for oil in 2013.
April 20, 2005 7:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 79: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR H2366-2368 , H2376 ; text: CR H2367 )
April 20, 2005 7:57 PM EDT	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
April 20, 2005 7:57 PM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2366-2380) Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 7:54 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Waxman asked unanimous consent that his amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 109-49, be made in order during the consideration of H.R. 6 in the Committee of the Whole at any time. Agreed to without objection.
April 20, 2005 7:54 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6 as unfinished business.
April 20, 2005 7:51 PM EDT	H.AMDT.78 On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 7:51 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 78: On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 7:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT.78 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Dingell. (consideration: CR H2365-2366 ; text: CR H2365 ) Amendment authorizes $20 million for installation of a photovoltaic solar electric system at the headquarters of the Department of Energy.
April 20, 2005 7:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 78: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Dingell. (consideration: CR H2365-2366 ; text: CR H2365 )
April 20, 2005 7:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT.77 On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 7:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 77: On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 7:43 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 7:43 PM EDT	H.AMDT.77 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Slaughter. (consideration: CR H2365 ; text: CR H2365 ) Amendment requires any new escalator being installed in Federal buildings to be an intermittent escalator.
April 20, 2005 7:43 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 77: Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Slaughter. (consideration: CR H2365 ; text: CR H2365 )
April 20, 2005 7:42 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bishop amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 7:10 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 7:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT.76 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H2347-2364 , H2376-2377 ; text: CR H2347-2360 ) Amendment consists of the text of the amendment contained in House Report 109-49 and numbered 7 which is printed on pages H2347-H2360 in the Congressional Record for April 20, 2005.
April 20, 2005 7:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 76: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Bishop (NY). (consideration: CR H2347-2364 , H2376-2377 ; text: CR H2347-2360 )
April 20, 2005 7:09 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Rogers (MI) amendment until later in the legislative day. Disposition of the underlying Johnson (CT) amendment remains pending subject to the final action on the perfecting Rogers (MI) amendment.
April 20, 2005 6:51 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 6:49 PM EDT	H.AMDT.75 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Rogers (MI) to the Johnson (CT) amendment (A005). (consideration: CR H2344-2347 , H2377-2378 ; text: CR H2344 ) See Johnson (CT) amendment (A005) for description. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 6:49 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 75: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Rogers (MI) to the Johnson (CT) amendment (A005). (consideration: CR H2344-2347 , H2377-2378 ; text: CR H2344 )
April 20, 2005 6:44 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (CT) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 6:44 PM EDT	H.AMDT.74 Amendment (A005) offered by Mrs. Johnson (CT). (consideration: CR H2343-2344 ; text: CR H2343 ) Amendment originally sought to require the EPA to update the tests used in determing estimated fuel economy ratings for automobiles. \ As amended by the Rogers (MI) amendment (A006), the original language was revised to require the EPA to change the "adjustment factors" that the EPA currently uses to make fuel economy labels accurate.
April 20, 2005 6:44 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 74: Amendment (A005) offered by Mrs. Johnson (CT). (consideration: CR H2343-2344 ; text: CR H2343 )
April 20, 2005 6:43 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boehlert amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boehlert demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Boehlert amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 6:13 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Boehlert amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 6:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT.73 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Boehlert. (consideration: CR H2340-2343 , H2378-2379 ; text: CR H2340 ) Amendment sought to require the Department of Transportation to raise fuel economy standards for automobiles from today's average of 25 miles per gallon to 33 miles per gallon by 2015.
April 20, 2005 6:12 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 73: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Boehlert. (consideration: CR H2340-2343 , H2378-2379 ; text: CR H2340 )
April 20, 2005 6:11 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Markey amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 5:34 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 5:33 PM EDT	H.AMDT.72 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR H2335-2339 , H2379-2380 ) Amendment sought to strike provisions which allow oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
April 20, 2005 5:33 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 72: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR H2335-2339 , H2379-2380 )
April 20, 2005 5:32 PM EDT	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Dingell amendment until later in the legislative day.
April 20, 2005 5:12 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 5:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT.71 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Dingell. (consideration: CR H2325-2334 , H2380 ; text: CR H2325-2332 ) Amendment sought to replace electricity provisions of the bill.
April 20, 2005 5:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 71: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Dingell. (consideration: CR H2325-2334 , H2380 ; text: CR H2325-2332 )
April 20, 2005 5:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT.70 On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 5:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 70: On agreeing to the Hall amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
April 20, 2005 4:59 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hall amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 4:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT.70 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hall. (consideration: CR H2321-2325 ; text: CR H2321-2324 ) Amendment consists of the text of the amendment contained in House Report 109-49 and numbered 1 which is printed on pages H2321-H2324 in the Congressional Record for April 20, 2005.
April 20, 2005 4:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 70: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hall. (consideration: CR H2321-2325 ; text: CR H2321-2324 )
April 20, 2005 2:56 PM EDT	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 6. Show Debate Speakers
April 20, 2005 2:55 PM EDT	The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
April 20, 2005 2:55 PM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 219 and Rule XVIII.
April 20, 2005 2:55 PM EDT	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
April 20, 2005 2:54 PM EDT	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 219. (consideration: CR H2192-2366; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2210-2321)
April 20, 2005 2:54 PM EDT	Rule H. Res. 219 passed House.
April 20, 2005	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by Committee on Resources Prior to Introduction (April 13, 2005).
April 19, 2005 11:29 PM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 219 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Ways and Means
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Science
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Resources
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Agriculture
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Financial Services
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Education and the Workforce
April 18, 2005	Referred to House Energy and Commerce
April 18, 2005	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Agriculture, Resources, Science, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
April 18, 2005	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
April 18, 2005	Introduced in House

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