Bills in the 107th Congress

H.R. 2646

Sponsor

Larry Combest

R-TX 19th
1 Cosponsor

May 13, 2002: Became Law Agriculture and food

Actions

May 13, 2002	Became Public Law No: 107-171.
May 13, 2002	Signed by President.
May 10, 2002	Cleared for White House.
May 10, 2002	Presented to President.
May 9, 2002	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 8, 2002 4:54 PM EDT	Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 103.
May 8, 2002	Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3979-4052)
May 7, 2002	Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3903-3904, S3904-3937)
May 2, 2002 1:09 PM EDT	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 280 - 141 (Roll no. 123).
May 2, 2002 1:08 PM EDT	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2002 1:01 PM EDT	On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 251 (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H2056)
May 2, 2002 12:37 PM EDT	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
May 2, 2002 12:36 PM EDT	Mr. Kind (WI) moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. (consideration: CR H2056-2057)
May 2, 2002 12:35 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
May 2, 2002 11:18 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on H.R. 2646. Show Debate Speakers
May 2, 2002 11:18 AM EDT	Mr. Combest brought up conference report H. Rept. 107-424 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 403. (consideration: CR H2031-2057)
May 2, 2002 11:17 AM EDT	Rule H. Res. 403 passed House.
May 2, 2002	Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
May 1, 2002 3:08 PM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 403 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2646. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
May 1, 2002 12:13 PM EDT	Conference report H. Rept. 107-424 filed. (text of conference report: CR H1795-1978)
May 1, 2002 10:10 AM EDT	Conferees agreed to file conference report. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
May 1, 2002	Conferees agreed to file conference report.
May 1, 2002	Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
April 30, 2002 7:16 PM EDT	NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Blumenauer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to leave intact provisions of the House and Senate bills which amend Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act, subsection (e), to strike "$5,000" and insert "$15,000"; and to strike "1 year" and insert "2 years"; and which provide that the amendments to Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Act.
April 30, 2002 7:16 PM EDT	NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Ackerman notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in section 945 of the House bill, relating to unlawful stockyard practices involving nonambulatory livestock.
April 24, 2002 10:22 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 24, 2002 10:22 AM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1537)
April 24, 2002 10:22 AM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 24, 2002 10:08 AM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hooley motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1001 of the Senate amendment and section 944 of the House bill, relating to country of origin labeling requirements for agricultural commodities, but to insist on the 6-month implementation deadline contained in the House bill. Show Debate Speakers
April 24, 2002 10:08 AM EDT	Ms. Hooley moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H1537-1540)
April 23, 2002 7:17 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Ms. Hooley notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1001 of the Senate amendment and section 944 of the House bill, relating to country of origin labeling requirements for agricultural commodities, but to insist on the 6-month implementation deadline contained in the House bill.
April 23, 2002 7:17 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 23, 2002 7:15 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 106). (consideration: CR H1515-1516)
April 23, 2002 7:08 PM EDT	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the Baca motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled.
April 23, 2002 7:08 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 23, 2002 7:06 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 273 - 143 (Roll no. 105). (consideration: CR H1514-1515)
April 23, 2002 6:59 PM EDT	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the Dooley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.
April 18, 2002 5:19 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 18, 2002 4:10 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Baca motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled. (consideration: CR H1418)
April 18, 2002 4:10 PM EDT	Mr. Baca moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H1462-1470; text: CR H1462)
April 18, 2002 4:08 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 18, 2002 3:04 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dooley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.
April 18, 2002 3:04 PM EDT	Mr. Dooley moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H1453-1462; text: CR H1453)
April 18, 2002 11:05 AM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 18, 2002 11:02 AM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 158 (Roll no. 100).
April 18, 2002 10:56 AM EDT	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646 which had been debated on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
April 17, 2002 5:45 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 17, 2002 5:15 PM EDT	DEBATE (UNFINISHED BUSINESS) - The House continued with debate on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees which had been considered earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment.
April 17, 2002 5:12 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Baca notified the House of his intent to offer on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to restoration of benefits to children, legal immigrants who work, refugees and the disabled.
April 17, 2002 2:41 PM EDT	POSTPONED CONSIDERATION - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair announced that proceedings on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees would be postponed until a time to be determined by the Speaker.
April 17, 2002 2:05 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Smith (MI) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment. Show Debate Speakers
April 17, 2002 2:05 PM EDT	Mr. Smith (MI) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H1373-1382; text: CR H1373)
April 17, 2002 2:04 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Osborne asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of the motion to instruct offered by Mr. Smith of Michigan, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the motion to a time designated by the Speaker. Agreed to without objection. Show Debate Speakers
April 17, 2002 2:03 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Dooley notified the House of his intent to offer on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 335 of the Senate amendment, relating to agricultural trade with Cuba.
April 16, 2002 11:13 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Tancredo notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2646. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to the provisions contained in section 452 of the Senate amendment, relating to partial restoration of benefits to legal immigrants.
April 16, 2002 7:15 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Smith of Michigan notified the House of his intent to offer, on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, a motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to: 1) agree to the provisions contained in section 169(a) of the Senate amendment, relating to payment limitations for commodity programs; and 2) insist upon an increase in funding for--(A) conservation programs, in effect as of January 1, 2002, that are extended by title II of the House bill or title II of the Senate amendment; and (B) research programs that are amended or established by title VII of the House bill or title VII of the Senate amendment.
April 10, 2002 2:43 PM EDT	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 3 (Roll no. 86). (consideration: CR H1183-1188; text: CR H1183)
April 10, 2002 2:43 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 10, 2002 2:07 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered without objection.
April 10, 2002 1:33 PM EDT	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Phelps motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1071 of the Senate amendment, relating to reenactment of the family farmer bankruptcy provisions contained in chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code. Show Debate Speakers
April 10, 2002 1:33 PM EDT	Mr. Phelps moved that the House instruct conferees.
April 10, 2002 10:44 AM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
April 10, 2002	Conference held.
April 9, 2002 6:37 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Flake of Arizona notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2646 on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, to the extent that the managers on the part of the House be instructed to agree to section 1244(g)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by section 204 of the Senate amendment.
April 9, 2002 6:37 PM EDT	NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Phelps of Illinois notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2646 on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, to the extent that the managers on the part of the House be instructed to agree to the provisions contained in section 1071 of the Senate amendment, relating to reenactment of the family farmer bankruptcy provisions contained in chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code.
April 9, 2002 2:53 PM EDT	Conference held. Type of Action: Resolving Differences Action By: Both Chambers
April 9, 2002	Conference held.
March 11, 2002 2:03 PM EST	CHANGE OF CONFEREES - By unamious consent the Chair removed Mr. Ballenger as a conferee and appointed Mr. Bartlett (MD) to fill the vacancy thereon.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 127 and 146 of the House bill and secs. 144, 1024, 1038, and 1070 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Herger, and Rangel.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 808, 811, 902-3, and 1079 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Ballenger, and Hall (TX).
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 201, 203, 211, 213, 215-7, 262, 721, 786, 806, 810, 817-8, 1069, 1070, and 1076 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hansen, Young (AK), and Kind (WI).
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 940-1 of the House bill and secs. 602, 1028-9, 1033-5, 1046, 1049, 1052-3, 1058, 1068-9, 1070-1, 1098, and 1098A of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Green (WI), and Baldwin.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on International Relations for consideration of title III of the House bill and title III of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hyde, Smith (NJ), and Lantos.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 335 and 601 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, Bachus, and LaFalce.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 213, 605, 627, 648, 652, 902, 1041, and 1079E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Barton, and Dingell.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 453-5, 457-9, 460-1, and 464 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Castle, Osborne, and Kildee.
March 7, 2002 12:57 PM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 197 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nussle, Sununu, and Spratt.
February 28, 2002 10:45 AM EST	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
February 28, 2002 10:45 AM EST	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Combest, Boehner, Goodlatte, Pombo, Everett, Lucas (OK), Chambliss, Moran (KS), Stenholm, Condit, Peterson (MN), Dooley, Clayton, and Holden.
February 28, 2002 10:45 AM EST	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H640)
February 28, 2002 10:45 AM EST	Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
February 26, 2002	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
February 15, 2002	Senate appointed conferee(s) Harkin; Leahy; Conrad; Daschle; Lugar; Helms; Cochran.
February 14, 2002	Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
February 13, 2002 12:57 PM EST	Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1731 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 40. Record Vote Number: 30. (text: CR 2/25/2002 S1006-1135)
February 13, 2002	Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
February 13, 2002	Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1731 as amended.
February 13, 2002	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S699)
October 17, 2001	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
October 16, 2001	Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
October 9, 2001	Received in the Senate.
October 5, 2001 12:25 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. 2646.
October 5, 2001 12:25 PM EDT	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
October 5, 2001 12:24 PM EDT	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 291 - 120 (Roll no. 371).
October 5, 2001 12:02 PM EDT	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
October 5, 2001 12:02 PM EDT	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
October 5, 2001 12:01 PM EDT	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2646.
October 5, 2001 12:00 PM EDT	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
October 5, 2001 12:00 PM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6407-6411)
October 4, 2001 11:46 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2646 as unfinished business.
October 4, 2001 11:46 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 360: By unanimous consent, the Kaptur amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 11:42 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 359: On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment (A041) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:42 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 360: Amendment (A042) offered by Ms. Kaptur. (consideration: CR H6372-6374; text: CR H6372-6373) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 359: Kucinich amendment (A041) modified by unanimous consent. The modification changes the proposed increase from 10% to 3%. (text as modified: CR H6371)
October 4, 2001 11:38 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 358: By unanimous consent, the Kaptur amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 11:38 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 359: Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Kucinich. (consideration: CR H6371-6372; text: CR H6371)
October 4, 2001 11:28 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 358: Kaptur amendment (A040) modified by unanimous consent. The modification provides for reduction in fixed decoupled payments and counter-cyclical payments. (text as modified: CR H6370)
October 4, 2001 11:27 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 357: On agreeing to the Ackerman amendment (A039) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:27 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 358: Amendment (A040) offered by Ms. Kaptur. (consideration: CR H6368-6371; text: CR H6368-6370) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 357: Amendment (A039) offered by Mr. Ackerman. (consideration: CR H6366-6368; text: CR H6366-6367)
October 4, 2001 11:07 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 351: On agreeing to the Bono amendment (A033) Agreed to by recorded vote: 296 - 121 (Roll no. 370).
October 4, 2001 10:58 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 350: On agreeing to the Clayton amendment (A032) Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 183 (Roll no. 369).
October 4, 2001 10:48 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 354: On agreeing to the Sanders amendment (A036) as amended Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 224 (Roll no. 368).
October 4, 2001 10:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 356: On agreeing to the Obey amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 10:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 356: Amendment (A038) offered by Mr. Obey to the Sanders amendment (A036). (consideration: CR H6360-6363; text: CR H6360-6361) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 9:40 PM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the Sanders amendment, as amended. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 9:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 355: On agreeing to the Vitter amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 9:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 355: Amendment (A037) offered by Mr. Vitter to the Sanders amendment (A036). (consideration: CR H6359; text: CR H6359)
October 4, 2001 9:30 PM EDT	DEBATE - Pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 55 minutes of debate on the Sanders amendment, and all amendments thereto.
October 4, 2001 9:28 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 353: By unanimous consent, the Johnson, E. B. amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 9:28 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 354: Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Sanders. (consideration: CR H6357-6359, H6364-6365; text: CR H6357-6359)
October 4, 2001 9:27 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 353: Amendment (A035) offered by Ms. E. B. Johnson. (consideration: CR H6356-6357; text: CR H6356)
October 4, 2001 9:26 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 352: By unanimous consent, the Etheridge amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 9:20 PM EDT	VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Bono amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 4, 2001 9:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 352: Amendment (A034) offered by Mr. Etheridge. (consideration: CR H6355-6356; text: CR H6355)
October 4, 2001 8:57 PM EDT	DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Bono amendment was limited to 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 8:56 PM EDT	VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Clayton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. A recorded vote was demanded and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 4, 2001 8:56 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 351: Amendment (A033) offered by Mrs. Mary Bono. (consideration: CR H6352-6355, H6366; text: CR H6352)
October 4, 2001 8:15 PM EDT	DEBATE - By unanimous consent the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Clayton amendment.
October 4, 2001 8:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 349: By unanimous consent, the Gilchrest amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 8:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 350: Amendment (A032) offered by Mrs. Clayton. (consideration: CR H6347-6352, H6365-6366; text: CR H6347-6348) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 8:13 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 349: Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Gilchrest. (consideration: CR H6347; text: CR H6347) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 8:12 PM EDT	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
October 4, 2001 8:11 PM EDT	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2646 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 248, debate on amendment numbered 47 shall continue for not to exceed 55 minutes, and no further amendment may be offered after the legislative day of Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, except one pro forma amendment each offered by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture or their designees for the purpose of debate. Agreed to without objection.
October 4, 2001 8:09 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2646 as unfinished business.
October 4, 2001 8:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 348: On agreeing to the Dooley amendment (A030) Failed by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 8:02 PM EDT	Debate - By unanimous consent, debate on the Dooley amendment would be limited to not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 7:54 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 348: Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Dooley. (consideration: CR H6344-6346; text: CR H6344) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 7:53 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 347: On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 7:53 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 347: Amendment (A029) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H6344; text: CR H6344)
October 4, 2001 7:52 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 346: On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendment (A028) Failed by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 7:46 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 346: Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Smith (MI). (consideration: CR H6343-6344; text: CR H6343)
October 4, 2001 7:45 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 345: By unanimous consent, the Hooley amendment was withdrawn.
October 4, 2001 7:44 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 345: Amendment (A027) offered by Ms. Hooley. (consideration: CR H6343; text: CR H6343)
October 4, 2001 7:43 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 344: On agreeing to the Walsh amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 7:40 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 344: Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Walsh. (consideration: CR H6342-6343; text: CR H6342)
October 4, 2001 7:34 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 343: On agreeing to the Miller (FL) amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 239 (Roll no. 367).
October 4, 2001 5:25 PM EDT	DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate on the Miller (FL) amendment would be limited to not to exceed 90 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 5:22 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 342: On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A024) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H6327)
October 4, 2001 5:22 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 343: Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Miller (FL). (consideration: CR H6327-6342; text: CR H6327)
October 4, 2001 5:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 342: Traficant amendment (A024) modified by unanimous consent. Amendment as modified directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on the amount of beef and pork that is imported into the United States each calendar year.
October 4, 2001 5:20 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 342: Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Traficant. (consideration: CR H6327; text: CR H6327)
October 4, 2001 5:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 341: On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A023) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 5:11 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 341: Conyers amendment (A023) modified by unanimous consent. The modification retains the instruction to strike section 517 of the bill but deletes the instruction to insert a new section. (text as modified: CR H6326)
October 4, 2001 5:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 341: Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H6325-6327; text: CR H6325) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 5:09 PM EDT	PROCEEDINGS VACATED - Mr. Blumenauer asked unanimous consent that the previous request for a recorded vote on his amendment be vacated and that the question of adoption of the amendment be put before the Committee, de novo. Agreed to without objection.
October 4, 2001 5:09 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 335: On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 5:05 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 340: On agreeing to the Boehlert amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 226 (Roll no. 366).
October 4, 2001 3:54 PM EDT	DEBATE - By unanimous consent, further debate on the Boehlert amendment was limited to not to exceed 40 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 1:26 PM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Boehlert amendment under the five-minute rule.
October 4, 2001 1:26 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 340: Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Boehlert. (consideration: CR H6294-6325; text: CR H6294-6299) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 1:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 339: On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 1:15 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 339: Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. E. B. Johnson. (consideration: CR H6292-6293; text: CR H6292)
October 4, 2001 12:50 PM EDT	PROCEDURAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced that debate on the subject of Dairy Compacts could continue under the five-minute rule, notwithstanding the ruling which sustained the point of order.
October 4, 2001 12:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 338: Mr. Green (WI) raised a point of order against the Sherwood amendment (A020). The amendment is not germane to the bill because it goes beyond the jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture. The Chair entertained Members who wished to be heard on the point of order before ruling. The Chair sustained the point of order.
October 4, 2001 11:51 AM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherwood amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:50 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 337: On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:50 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 338: Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Sherwood. (consideration: CR H6278-6290; text: CR H6278-6283)
October 4, 2001 11:46 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 337: Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H6278; text: CR H6278) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:45 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 336: Mr. Combest raised a point of order against the Bereuter amendment (A018). The amendment violates section 302(f) of the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
October 4, 2001 11:41 AM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bereuter amendment pending reservation of a point of order.
October 4, 2001 11:41 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 336: Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. Bereuter. (consideration: CR H6276-6278; text: CR H6276-6277)
October 4, 2001 11:41 AM EDT	VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 4, 2001 11:20 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 11:20 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 334: On agreeing to the Morella amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:20 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 335: Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H6274-6276, H6325; text: CR H6274) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:17 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 11:17 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 333: On agreeing to the Bereuter amendments (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:17 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 334: Amendment (A016) offered by Mrs. Morella. (consideration: CR H6273-6274; text: CR H6273) Show Debate Speakers
October 4, 2001 11:13 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendments under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 11:12 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 332: On agreeing to the Thune amendments (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:12 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 333: Amendments (A015) offered by Mr. Bereuter. (consideration: CR H6272-6273; text: CR H6272-6273)
October 4, 2001 11:03 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendments under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 11:03 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 332: Amendments (A014) offered by Mr. Thune. (consideration: CR H6271-6272; text: CR H6271)
October 4, 2001 11:02 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 331: On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A013) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 11:01 AM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 11:01 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 331: Andrews amendment (A013) modified by unanimous consent. (text as modified: CR H6271)
October 4, 2001 11:01 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 331: Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Andrews. (consideration: CR H6270-6271; text: CR H6270)
October 4, 2001 11:00 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 330: On agreeing to the Watkins (OK) amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 10:58 AM EDT	DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 10:58 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 330: Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Watkins (OK). (consideration: CR H6270; text: CR H6270)
October 4, 2001 10:57 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 329: On agreeing to the Holt amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 10:54 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 10:53 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 328: On agreeing to the Pickering amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 10:53 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 329: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Holt. (consideration: CR H6269-6270; text: CR H6269)
October 4, 2001 10:37 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 10:33 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 328: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Pickering. (consideration: CR H6267-6269; text: CR H6267)
October 4, 2001 10:32 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 327: On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 4, 2001 10:31 AM EDT	Debate - The Committee is debating the amendment under the five minute rule.
October 4, 2001 10:28 AM EDT	H.AMDT. 327: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Tierney. (consideration: CR H6266-6267; text: CR H6266)
October 4, 2001 10:26 AM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 248 and Rule XXIII.
October 4, 2001 10:25 AM EDT	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6266-6375) Show Debate Speakers
October 3, 2001 2:50 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 325: On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 238 (Roll no. 365).
October 3, 2001 2:50 PM EDT	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2646 as unfinished business.
October 3, 2001 2:39 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 324: On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 - 5 (Roll no. 364).
October 3, 2001 2:30 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 320: On agreeing to the Boswell amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 100 - 323, 1 Present (Roll no. 363).
October 3, 2001 2:04 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.
October 3, 2001 2:04 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 326: On agreeing to the English amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 3, 2001 2:02 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 326: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. English. (consideration: CR H6234-6235; text: CR H6234)
October 3, 2001 2:01 PM EDT	VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Shays demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 3, 2001 1:26 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 325: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Smith (MI). (consideration: CR H6230-6234, H6236-6237; text: CR H6230)
October 3, 2001 1:24 PM EDT	VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Traficant amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Traficant demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 3, 2001 1:19 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 324: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Traficant. (consideration: CR H6229-6230, H6236; text: CR H6229)
October 3, 2001 1:10 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 323: On agreeing to the Stenholm amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 3, 2001 1:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 322: On agreeing to the Stenholm amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 3, 2001 1:08 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 323: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Stenholm. (consideration: CR H6228; text: CR H6228)
October 3, 2001 1:07 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 321: On agreeing to the Hall (OH) amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
October 3, 2001 1:07 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 322: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Stenholm. (consideration: CR H6227-6228; text: CR H6227-6228)
October 3, 2001 1:03 PM EDT	POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Boswell amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boswell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
October 3, 2001 1:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 321: Hall (OH) amendment (A003) modified by unanimous consent. (text as modified: CR H6227)
October 3, 2001 1:03 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 321: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hall (OH). (consideration: CR H6227; text: CR H6227)
October 3, 2001 12:55 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 320: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Boswell. (consideration: CR H6226-6227, H6235; text: CR H6226)
October 3, 2001 12:54 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 319: On agreeing to the Stenholm amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 3, 2001 12:52 PM EDT	H.AMDT. 319: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Stenholm. (consideration: CR H6225-6226; text: CR H6225)
October 3, 2001 12:51 PM EDT	DEBATE - Unless otherwise specified, debate on amendments will proceed under the five-minute rule.
October 3, 2001 10:43 AM EDT	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 2646.
October 3, 2001 10:42 AM EDT	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
October 3, 2001 10:41 AM EDT	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 248 and Rule XXIII.
October 3, 2001 10:41 AM EDT	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2646 with 2 hours 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.
October 3, 2001 10:41 AM EDT	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 248. (consideration: CR H6170-6237; text of measure as reported in House including amendments printed in part A of Rules Committee report 107-226 to H. Res. 248: CR H6187-6225)
October 3, 2001 10:40 AM EDT	Rule H. Res. 248 passed House.
October 2, 2001 5:31 PM EDT	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 248 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2646 with 2 hours 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.
September 10, 2001 7:13 PM EDT	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-191 , Part III.
September 10, 2001	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
September 10, 2001	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-191, Part III.
September 7, 2001	House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 10, 2001.
September 6, 2001	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
September 6, 2001	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
August 31, 2001 4:58 PM EDT	Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 107-191 , Part II.
August 31, 2001	Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 107-191, Part II.
August 2, 2001 10:43 PM EDT	PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. Combest asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture have until 5 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2001 to file a supplemental report on H.R. 2646. Agreed to without objection.
August 2, 2001 6:17 PM EDT	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 107-191 , Part I.
August 2, 2001	Referred sequentially to the House Committee on International Relations for a period ending not later than Sept. 7, 2001 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(j), rule X.
August 2, 2001	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 107-191, Part I.
July 27, 2001	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 27, 2001	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 26, 2001	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 26, 2001	Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
July 26, 2001	Introduced in House

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Charles W. Stenholm, D-TX 17th

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Larry Combest

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