Bills in the 110th Congress

H.R. 547

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Bart Gordon

D-TN 6th
15 Cosponsors

Feb 8, 2007: Passed House Energy

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February 17, 2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
February 12, 2007	Received in the Senate.
February 8, 2007 5:38 PM EST	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 400 - 3 (Roll no. 92).
February 8, 2007 5:38 PM EST	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
February 8, 2007 5:38 PM EST	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
February 8, 2007 5:32 PM EST	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 207 (Roll no. 91).
February 8, 2007 5:13 PM EST	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1391-1392)
February 8, 2007 5:08 PM EST	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shimkus motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which insert provisions allowing the inclusion of alternative fuels, specifically clean coal. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 5:07 PM EST	Mr. Shimkus moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. (consideration: CR H1391; text: CR H1391)
February 8, 2007 5:07 PM EST	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.
February 8, 2007 5:06 PM EST	H.AMDT. 11: On agreeing to the Cantor amendment (A010) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 23 (Roll no. 90).
February 8, 2007 5:01 PM EST	H.AMDT. 5: On agreeing to the Weller amendment (A004) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 24 (Roll no. 89).
February 8, 2007 4:54 PM EST	H.AMDT. 7: On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment (A006) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 354 - 58 (Roll no. 88).
February 8, 2007 4:39 PM EST	H.AMDT. 4: On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 0 (Roll no. 87).
February 8, 2007 4:20 PM EST	H.AMDT. 7: Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Rogers (MI) amendment (A006).
February 8, 2007 4:20 PM EST	H.AMDT. 11: Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Cantor amendment (A010).
February 8, 2007 4:19 PM EST	H.AMDT. 4: Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003).
February 8, 2007 4:19 PM EST	H.AMDT. 5: Mr. Westmoreland demanded a separate vote on the Weller amendment (A004).
February 8, 2007 4:18 PM EST	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that, during further proceedings in the House on H.R. 547, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule XX. Agreed to without objection.
February 8, 2007 4:17 PM EST	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1387)
February 8, 2007 4:14 PM EST	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 547.
February 8, 2007 4:14 PM EST	H.AMDT. 13: On agreeing to the Burgess amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 8, 2007 4:14 PM EST	H.AMDT. 14: By unanimous consent, the Ferguson amendment was withdrawn.
February 8, 2007 4:14 PM EST	H.AMDT. 14: Substitute (A013) offered by Mr. Ferguson to the Burgess amendment (A012). (consideration: CR H1386-1387; text: CR H1386-1387) Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 4:11 PM EST	H.AMDT. 13: Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR H1386; text: CR H1386)
February 8, 2007 4:11 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment.
February 8, 2007 4:08 PM EST	H.AMDT. 11: On agreeing to the Cantor amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 3 (Roll no. 86).
February 8, 2007 4:01 PM EST	H.AMDT. 7: On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 85).
February 8, 2007 3:55 PM EST	H.AMDT. 6: On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 201 (Roll no. 84).
February 8, 2007 3:46 PM EST	H.AMDT. 5: On agreeing to the Weller amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0 (Roll no. 83).
February 8, 2007 3:37 PM EST	H.AMDT. 4: On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0 (Roll no. 82).
February 8, 2007 3:30 PM EST	H.AMDT. 2: On agreeing to the Burgess amendment (A001) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
February 8, 2007 3:28 PM EST	H.AMDT. 3: On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 81).
February 8, 2007 3:03 PM EST	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.
February 8, 2007 3:03 PM EST	H.AMDT. 12: On agreeing to the Brown-Waite, Ginny amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 8, 2007 3:01 PM EST	H.AMDT. 12: Amendment (A011) offered by Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny. (consideration: CR H1382; text: CR H1382)
February 8, 2007 3:01 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brown-Waite amendment. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 3:01 PM EST	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cantor amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cantor demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
February 8, 2007 1:17 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cantor amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 1:17 PM EST	H.AMDT. 11: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Cantor. (consideration: CR H1370-1380, H1381-1382, H1385-1386, H1390-1391; text: CR H1370)
February 8, 2007 1:15 PM EST	H.AMDT. 10: Mr. Lampson raised a point of order against the Burgess amendment (A009). Mr. Lampson stated that the provisions of the Burgess amendment are not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.
February 8, 2007 1:10 PM EST	H.AMDT. 10: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR H1369-1370; text: CR H1369)
February 8, 2007 1:10 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burguss amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 1:09 PM EST	H.AMDT. 9: By unanimous consent, the Rogers (MI) amendment was withdrawn.
February 8, 2007 1:03 PM EST	H.AMDT. 9: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Rogers (MI). (consideration: CR H1368-1369; text: CR H1368)
February 8, 2007 1:03 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 12:57 PM EST	H.AMDT. 8: On agreeing to the Roskam amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 8, 2007 12:40 PM EST	H.AMDT. 8: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Roskam. (consideration: CR H1365-1368; text: CR H1365)
February 8, 2007 12:40 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Roskam amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 12:39 PM EST	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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
February 8, 2007 12:36 PM EST	H.AMDT. 7: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Rogers (MI). (consideration: CR H1365, H1385, H1388-1389; text: CR H1365)
February 8, 2007 12:36 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 12:32 PM EST	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
February 8, 2007 12:20 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dent amendment. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 12:19 PM EST	H.AMDT. 6: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Dent. (consideration: CR H1363-1364, H1384-1385; text: CR H1363)
February 8, 2007 12:18 PM EST	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Weller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Weller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
February 8, 2007 12:12 PM EST	H.AMDT. 5: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Weller. (consideration: CR H1362-1363, H1383-1384, H1389-1390; text: CR H1362)
February 8, 2007 12:12 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weller amendment.
February 8, 2007 12:11 PM EST	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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
February 8, 2007 12:05 PM EST	H.AMDT. 4: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H1362, H1383, H1387-1388; text: CR H1362)
February 8, 2007 12:05 PM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 11:47 AM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 11:46 AM EST	H.AMDT. 3: Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Eshoo to the Burgess amendment (A001). (consideration: CR H1360-1362, H1382-1383; text: CR H1360)
February 8, 2007 11:44 AM EST	DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment.
February 8, 2007 11:43 AM EST	H.AMDT. 2: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR H1359-1360, H1383; text: CR H1359)
February 8, 2007 11:24 AM EST	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 547. Show Debate Speakers
February 8, 2007 11:24 AM EST	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Chairman of the Committee.
February 8, 2007 11:24 AM EST	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 133 and Rule XVIII.
February 8, 2007 11:23 AM EST	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 547 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill.
February 8, 2007 11:23 AM EST	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 133. (consideration: CR H1356-1393; text as reported in House: CR H1359, H1365)
February 8, 2007 11:22 AM EST	Rule H. Res. 133 passed House.
February 7, 2007 4:10 PM EST	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 133 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 547 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill.
February 5, 2007 7:16 PM EST	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-7 .
February 5, 2007	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
February 5, 2007	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-7.
January 30, 2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
January 30, 2007	Committee Hearings Held.
January 18, 2007	Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
January 18, 2007	Introduced in House

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Ben Chandler, D-KY 6th
Steve Cohen, D-TN 9th
Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ 8th
Ralph M. Hall, R-TX 4th
Darlene Hooley, D-OR 5th
Bob Inglis, R-SC 4th
Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX 18th
Nicholas Lampson, D-TX 22nd
Doris O. Matsui, D-CA 5th
Russ Carnahan, D-MO 3rd
Daniel Lipinski, D-IL 3rd
Michael McCaul, R-TX 10th
John M. McHugh, R-NY 23rd
Charles Melancon, D-LA 3rd
Mark Udall, D-CO 2nd

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Bills in the 110th Congress

H.R. 547

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Bart Gordon

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