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  <title>H.R.3081 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 Latest Actions</title>
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  <updated>2009-07-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202239</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:49:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 318 - 106 (Roll no. 525).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:42:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 233 (Roll no. 524).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:25:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202236</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:14:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Kirk motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to redirect funds by transfer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:13:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mr. Kirk moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202234</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T19:13:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 523).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:56:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Lowey moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:56:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mr. Kirk appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202231</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:52:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Lowey 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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:52:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202229</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:48:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mr. Kirk moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:47:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T18:47:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3081.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202225</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:33:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202226</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:33:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202224</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:23:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202223</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:22:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kirk amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kirk demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202222</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:13:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirk amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202221</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:12:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Culberson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202220</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:01:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T17:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weiner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202218</id>
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    <updated>2009-07-09T16:48:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weiner amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202217</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:41:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202216</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:30:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202215</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:28:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Buyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Buyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202214</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:17:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buyer amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202213</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:16:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lowey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kirk demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202212</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T16:09:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 617, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowey amendment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202211</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3081.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202210</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael E. Capuano to act as Chairman of the Committee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202209</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 617 and Rule XVIII.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202208</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T15:02:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3081 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. A specified amendment is in order. ALl points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202207</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T15:02:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 617.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/action/202206</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-09T14:48:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rule H. Res. 617 passed House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/action/201966</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-07-08T19:36:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 617 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3081 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. A specified amendment is in order. ALl points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/action/201532</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:01:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-187, by Mrs. Lowey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/action/201533</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:01:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 100.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Introduced</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/action/201531</id>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3081/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <updated>2009-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
&lt;p&gt;Introduced in House&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400246_Nita_Lowey&quot;&gt;Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
    Related Bills: &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr617/show'&gt;H.Res.617&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1434/show'&gt;S.1434&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
&lt;/p&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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