Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

Signed by President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 106-398.

Became Public Law No: 106-398.

Presented to President.

Presented to President.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10299, S10334-10394)

Point of order under the Budget Act against the conference report raised in Senate.

Motion to waive the Budget Act with repect to the conference report made in Senate.

Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the conference report agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 9. Record Vote Number: 274.

Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 3. Record Vote Number: 275.

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 3. Record Vote Number: 275.

Rule H. Res. 616 passed House.

Mr. Spence brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-945 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 616.

The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 382 - 31 (Roll no. 522).(consideration: CR H9647-9666)

Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 382 - 31 (Roll no. 522). (consideration: CR H9647-9666)

Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 616 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4205. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-945 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9053-9453)

Conference report H. Rept. 106-945 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9053-9453)

Mr. Graham moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House not to agree to provisions which (1) fail to recognize that the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution guarantees all persons equal protection under the law; (2) deny equal protection under the law by conditioning prosecution of certain offenses on the race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim; and (3) preclude a person convicted of murder from being sentenced to death.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 227 (Roll no. 470). (consideration: CR H7523-7532)

Mr. Conyers moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1068 of the Senate amendment which deals with federal hate crime law.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 192 (Roll no. 471). (consideration: CR H7532-7541)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 444).

Mr. Spence moved that the House close portions of the conference.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Spence, Stump, Hunter, Kasich, Bateman, Hansen, Weldon (PA), Hefley, Saxton, Buyer, Fowler, McHugh, Talent, Everett, Bartlett, McKeon, Watts (OK), Thornberry, Hostettler, Chambliss, Skelton, Sisisky, Spratt, Ortiz, Pickett, Evans, Taylor (MS), Abercrombie, Meehan, Underwood, Allen, Snyder, Maloney (CT), McIntyre, Tauscher, and Thompson (CA).

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Kuykendall is appointed in lieu of Mr. Kasich for consideration of sec. 2863 of the House bill, and sec. 2862 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Goss, Lewis (CA), and Dixon.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Commerce for consideration of secs. 601, 725, and 1501 of the House bill, and secs. 342, 601, 618, 701, 1073, 1402, 2812, 3131, 3133, 3134, 3138, 3152, 3154, 3155, 3167-3169, 3171, 3201, and 3301-3303 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bliley, Barton, and Dingell.

Provided that Mr. Bilirakis is appointed in lieu of Mr. Barton (TX) for consideration of secs. 601 and 725 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 618, 701, and 1073 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Oxley is appointed in lieu of Mr. Barton (TX) for consideration of sec. 1501 of the House bill, and secs. 342 and 2812 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 341, 342, 504, and 1106 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 379, 553, 669 1053, and Title XXXV of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodling, Hilleary, and Mink.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Government Reform for consideration of secs. 518, 651, 723, 801, 906, 1101-1104, 1106, 1107, and 3137 of the House bill, and secs. 643, 651, 801, 806, 810, 814-816, 1010A, 1044, 1045, 1057, 1063, 1069, 1073, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1106-1118, Title XIV, secs. 2871, 2881, 3155, and 3171 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Burton, Scarborough, and Waxman.

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Horn is appointed in lieu of Mr. Scarborough for consideration of sec. 801 of the House bill and secs. 801, 806, 810, 814-816, 1010A, 1044, 1045, 1057, 1063, 1101, Title XIV, secs. 2871, and 2881 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. McHugh is appointed in lieu of Mr. Scarborough for consideration of sec. 1073 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on House Administration for consideration of secs. 561-563 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Boehner, and Hoyer.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on International Relations for consideration of secs. 1201, 1205, 1209, 1210, Title XIII, and sec. 3136 of the House bill, and secs. 1011, 1201-1203, 1206, 1208, 1209, 1212, 1214, 3178, and 3193 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Gilman, Goodling, and Gejdenson.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 543 and 906 of the House bill and secs. 506, 645, 663, 668, 909, 1068, 1106, Title XV, and Title XXXV of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hyde, Canady, and Conyers.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 312, 601, 1501, 2853, 2883, and 3402 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 1059, Title XIII, secs. 2871, 2893, and 3303 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Tauzin, and Miller, George.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 1402, 1403, 3161-3167, 3169, and 3176 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Calvert, and Gordon.

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mrs. Morella is appointed in lieu of Mr. Calvert for consideration of secs. 1402, 1403, and 3176 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 535, 738, and 2831 of the House bill, and secs. 502, 601, and 1072 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shuster, Gilchrest, and Baird.

The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Pascrell is appointed in lieu of Mr. Baird for consideration of sec. 1072 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 535, 738, and 2831 of the House bill, and secs. 561-563, 648, 664-666, 671, 672, 682-684, 721, 722, and 1067 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bilirakis, Quinn, and Brown (FL).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 725 of the House bill, and sec. 701 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Archer, Thomas, and Stark.

Mr. Spence asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7058-7061)

Mr. Taylor (MS) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist upon the provisions contained in section 725 of the House bill, relating to the Medicare subvention project for military retirees and dependents.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until July 27, 2000.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6593-6598)

Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 2549 amended.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2549 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 3. Record Vote Number: 179.(text of measure as passed Senate: CR 07/14/2000 S6871-6982)

Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2549 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 3. Record Vote Number: 179. (text of measure as passed Senate: CR 07/14/2000 S6871-6982)

Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Warner, Thurmond, McCain, Smith, of NH, Inhofe, Santorum, Snowe, Roberts, Allard, Hutchinson, Sessions, Levin, Kennedy, Bingaman, Byrd, Robb, Lieberman, Cleland, Landrieu and Reed.

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3314-3321)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 503, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sanford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sanford demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 503, the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a later time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the Committee of the Whole would resume proceedings on amendments debated earlier and on which the question of adoption had been postponed.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4205 as unfinished business.

Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3346-3397)

H. Res. 405 provides for continued consideration of H.R. 4205 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order. No further amendment shall be in order except those printed in H.Rept. 106-624. Amendments shall be debatable only in the order printed in the report, for the time specified, equally controlled and divided. All points of order are waived against the amendments. Allows the Chairman to consider any amendment out of the order printed no sooner than one hour after the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services or a designee announces from the floor a request to this effect.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Sanchez amendment.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sanchez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a later time.

DEBATE - Pursant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Moakley amendment.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moakley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moakley demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a later time.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Cox amendment.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cox amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cox demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a later time.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Skelton amendment.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Whitfield amendment as modified.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Taylor (MS) amendment.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Buyer substitute amendment.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4205.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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.

Mr. Kucinich moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services. (text: CR H3395)

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions.

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 353 - 63 (Roll no. 208).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 353 - 63 (Roll no. 208).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.