National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

Presented to President.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 108-136.

Became Public Law No: 108-136.

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14481-14494)

Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 3. Record Vote Number: 447.

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 3. Record Vote Number: 447.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Motion to proceed to consideration of conference report to accompany H.R. 1588 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 1. Record Vote Number: 446.

Conference report considered in Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S14417-14441)

Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-354 filed.(text of conference report: CR 11/6/2004 H10563-10973)

Conference report H. Rept. 108-354 filed. (text of conference report: CR 11/6/2004 H10563-10973)

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 437 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1588 with 1 hour of general debate.

Rule H. Res. 437 passed House.

Mr. Hunter brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-354 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 437. (consideration: CR H10990-11008)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1588.

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1588.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Mr. Marshall moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. (consideration: CR H11007-11008; text: CR H11007)

On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 217 (Roll no. 616). (consideration: CR H11007)

Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 362 - 40, 2 Present (Roll no. 617).(consideration: CR H11008)

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

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 362 - 40, 2 Present (Roll no. 617). (consideration: CR H11008)

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

Mr. Bereuter asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until 6:00 a.m. on Nov. 7 to file a conference report on H.R. 1588. Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 356 - 67 (Roll no. 523). (consideration: CR H8923)

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

Mr. Crowley moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8887-8890; text: CR H8887)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Crowley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Crowley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Crowley demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 118 (Roll No. 511). (consideration: CR H8466)

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

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Crowley notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588.

Mr. Rodriguez moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8366-8369; text: CR H8366)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rodriguez motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588 which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, September 16, 2003.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rodriguez motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rodriguez demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until Tuesday, September 23, 2003.

NOTICE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Rodriguez notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588.

Mr. Edwards moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8167-8171, CR 9/11/2003 H8177-8178, H8189-8190; text: CR H8167)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Edwards motion to instruct conferees. The instructions seek to direct the managers to agree to the provisions contained in sections 606 and 619 of the Senate amendment (relating to the rates of pay for the family separation allowane and imminent danger pay).

The previous question was ordered without objection.

At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Edwards demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 0 (Roll no. 500).

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

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Edwards of Texas notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1588.

Conference committee actions: Conference held.

Conference held.

Mr. Hunter 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 H6904-6908)

Mr. Spratt moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6904-6907)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Spratt motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist upon the provisions contained in section 3111 of the House bill.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6904)

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: Hunter, Weldon (PA), Hefley, Saxton, McHugh, Everett, Bartlett (MD), McKeon, Thornberry, Hostettler, Jones (NC), Ryun (KS), Gibbons, Hayes, Wilson (NM), Calvert, Skelton, Spratt, Ortiz, Evans, Taylor (MS), Abercrombie, Meehan, Reyes, Snyder, Turner (TX), Sanchez, Loretta, and Cooper.

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, Hoekstra, and Harman.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of secs. 1057 and 2822 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Lucas (OK), and Stenholm.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 544, 553, 563, 567, 907, 1046, 1501, 1502, and 1504-1506 of the House bill, and secs. 233, 351, 352, 368, 701, 1034, and 1036 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Castle, Kline, and Miller, George.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 601, 3113, 3201, and 3517 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 701, 852, 3151, and 3201 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Barton (TX), and Dingell.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 814 and 907 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, King (NY), and Maloney.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Government Reform for consideration of secs. 315, 323, 551, 805, 822, 824, 828, 829, 1031, 1046, 1050, 1057, Title XI, Title XIV, secs. 2825 and 2826 of the House bill, and secs. 326 801, 811, 813, 822, 831-833, 841, 852, 853, 1013, 1035, 1102-1104, and 2824-2826 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Davis, Tom, Shays, Davis, Jo Ann, Putnam, Turner (OH), Waxman, Van Hollen, and Davis (IL).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Select Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of sec. 1456 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Cox, Shadegg, and Thompson (MS).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on House Administration for consideration of sec. 564 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Ney, Mica, and Larson (CT).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on International Relations for consideration of secs. 1047, 1201, 1202, 1209, Title XIII, secs. 3601, 3611, 3631, 3632, and 3634-3636 of the House bill, and secs. 323, 343, 921, 1201, 1202, 1204, 1205, 1207, 1208, Title XIII, and sec. 3141 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hyde, Bereuter, and Lantos.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 661-665 and 851-853 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Smith (TX), and Conyers.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 311, 317-319, 601, and 1057 of the House bill, and secs. 322, 330, and 601 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference: Pombo, Gilchrest, Rehberg, Rahall, and Udall (NM).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 852 and 911 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Smith (MI), and Hall.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of sec. 866 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Manzullo, Kelly, and Velazquez.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 312, 601, 907, 1049, 1051, and 2824 of the House bill, and secs. 324, 601, and 2821 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Petri, and Carson (OK).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of sec. 565 of the House bill, and secs. 644 and 707 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (NJ), Bilirakis, and Filner.

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

Mr. Hunter moved that the House close portions of the conference. (consideration: CR H6949)

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

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7279-7295, S7297-7365)

Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S.1050.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S7297-7364)

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S7297-7364)

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Warner; McCain; Inhofe; Roberts; Allard; Sessions; Collins; Ensign; Talent; Chambliss; Graham SC; Dole; Cornyn; Levin; Kennedy; Byrd; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson FL; Nelson NE; Dayton; Bayh; Clinton; Pryor.

Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

See also S. 1050.

Received in the Senate.

Rule H. Res. 247 passed House.

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4571-4583, H4585-4612)

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

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.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 247, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendments en bloc.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 247, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tom Davis amendment.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 247, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Dreier amendment.

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Dreier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 247, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1588.

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. Cooper moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services. (consideration: CR H4610-4612; text: CR H4610)

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

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 224 (Roll no. 220).

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 361 - 68 (Roll no. 221).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 361 - 68 (Roll no. 221).