H.R.6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 Latest Actions

Calendar

2008-09-08T00:00:00Z

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T00:52:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T00:46:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T00:45:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T00:01:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Vote

2008-08-01T10:52:00Z

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 4 (Roll no. 563).

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:45:00Z

On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 562).

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:29:00Z

Mr. Edwards (TX) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:29:00Z

Mr. Peterson (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:23:00Z

Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The provisions of the motion to recommit constitute legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:23:00Z

Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:16:00Z

DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require to bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section enacting H.R. 6566, the American Energy Act.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:15:00Z

Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:14:00Z

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.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:14:00Z

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T10:13:00Z

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6599.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T09:21:00Z

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T09:20:00Z

Considered as unfinished business.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T01:06:00Z

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6599 as unfinished business.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T01:05:00Z

Mr. Edwards (TX) moved that the Committee rise.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T01:05:00Z

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-08-01T01:03:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:56:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:53:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wamp amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:47:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stupak amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:46:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCaul (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:43:00Z

DEBATE - The Commitee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul (TX) amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:40:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Taylor amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:33:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hensarling amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T23:27:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:56:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Filner amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:52:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Filner amendments en bloc pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:51:00Z

EN BLOC CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS - Mr. Filner asked unanimous consent that the amendments numbered 18 and 19 printed in the Congressional Record be considered en bloc. Agreed to without objection.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:44:00Z

The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:25:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Buyer amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:11:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Buyer amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:10:00Z

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:01:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T22:00:00Z

The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T21:59:00Z

The Committee of the Whole rose informally.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T21:36:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T21:17:00Z

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T21:11:00Z

The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T21:10:00Z

The Committee of the Whole rose informally.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T20:19:00Z

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on H.R. 6599.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T20:18:00Z

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T20:17:00Z

On motion that the committee rise. Agreed to by voice vote.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T20:16:00Z

Mr. Edwards (TX) moved that the committee rise.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Pomeroy to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1384 and Rule XVIII.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1384.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6599 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 paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated July 30, 2008, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1384. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709-7775; text of Title I as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7722, H7744, H7745, H7745-7748; text of Title II as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7748-7749, H7749, H7750-7751, H7754-7754; text of Title III as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7761; text of Title IV as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7761, H7799)

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T19:58:00Z

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6599.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-31T16:09:00Z

Rule H. Res. 1384 passed House.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-29T20:03:00Z

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1384 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6599 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 paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated July 30, 2008, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Calendar

2008-07-24T18:33:00Z

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Action

2008-07-24T18:32:00Z

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-775, by Mr. Edwards (TX).

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384

Introduced

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Introduced in House

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Related Bills: S.3301, H.Res.1384