Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.

Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4713-4714, S4743-4755)

Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 13. Record Vote Number: 140.(consideration: CR S4749)

Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 13. Record Vote Number: 140. (consideration: CR S4749)

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Vetoed by President.(text of veto message: CR H4402)

Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR H4402)

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the veto message of the President to accompany H.R. 2419.

Without objection, the previous question was ordered.

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding. 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending. (consideration: CR H4402-4411)

Passed House over veto: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 316 - 108 (Roll no. 346).

Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 316 - 108 (Roll no. 346).

Presented to President.

Presented to President.

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4212-4243)

Point of order against the measure raised in Senate.

Motion to waive under paragraph 8(a) of Rule XLIV with respect to the measure made in Senate.

Motion to waive the Budget Act (section 203, S.Con.Res. 21, 110th Congress) with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 21. Record Vote Number: 128.

Motion to waive under paragraph 8(a) of Rule XLIV with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 34. Record Vote Number: 129.

Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 130.

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 130.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Cleared for White House.

Rule H. Res. 1189 passed House.

Mr. Peterson (MN) brought up conference report H. Rept. 110-627 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3801-3822)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2419.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3821)

Mr. Cantor moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. (consideration: CR H3821-3822; text: CR H3821)

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3821)

On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 230 (Roll no. 314). (consideration: CR H3821-3822)

Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 - 106 (Roll no. 315).

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

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 - 106 (Roll no. 315).

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

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4150-4172, S4203-4210)

Point of order against the measure raised in Senate.

Motion to waive the Budget Act (section 203, S.Con.Res. 21, 110th Congress) with respect to the measure made in Senate.

Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 110-627 filed.(text of conference report: CR H3409-3700)

Conference report H. Rept. 110-627 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3409-3700)

Under clause 7(c) of rule XXI, the Chair announced that due to the filing of the conference report on H.R. 2419, the following two motions to instruct conferees on that measure have been vitiated: The motion to instruct offered by the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Upton, which was debated on May 8th and on which further proceedings were postponed under clause 8 of rule XX; and the motion to instruct offered by the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Shimkus, which was debated on May 8th and on which further proceedings were postponed under clause 8 of rule XX.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2419 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 128 - 274 (Roll no. 304). (consideration: CR H3308-3309)

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 222 (Roll no. 305). (consideration: CR H3309)

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

Mr. Upton moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3311-3312; text: CR H3311)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Upton motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion direct the managers on the part of the House to recede the provisions proposed to be added to Section 9001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 in the form of a definition of "Renewable Biomass".

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3312)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Upton motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Upton demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion were postponed until a time to be announced.

Mr. Shimkus moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3312-3317; text: CR H3312)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Shimkus motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion direct the managers on the part of the House to recede to the provisions contained in section 9021 of the Senate amendment (relating to the E 85 Fuel Program).

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3316)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion were postponed until a time to be announced.

Mr. Terry moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3317-3319; text: CR H3317)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Terry motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion direct the managers on the part of the House to recede to the provisions contained in section 12312 subtitle C of title XII of the Senate amendment (relating to a cellulosic biofuel production tax credit).

Mr. Terry asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. Agreed to without objection.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Shimkus notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Terry notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Upton notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419.

Mr. Cantor moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3177-3181)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Cantor motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to the provisions contained in section 12808 of the Senate amendment (relating to qualified forestry conservation bonds).

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3181)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cantor motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cantor demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion were postponed until a time to be announced.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 - 241 (Roll no. 247). (consideration: CR H3062-3063)

Walsh (NY) moved to reconsider the vote.

Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3063-3064)

On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 203 - 176 (Roll no. 248).

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Cantor notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 140 - 274 (Roll no. 258). (consideration: CR H3091-3092)

Latham moved to reconsider the vote.

Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3092-3093)

On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 192 (Roll no. 259).

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

Mr. Flake moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3102-3106)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Flake motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House not to recede to the provisions contained in subtitle A of title XII of the Senate amendment (relating to a permanent agriculture disaster assistance program).

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3106)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced the nays had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Flake (AZ) notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 157 - 259 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H2988-2989)

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

Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H2992-2995; text: CR H2992)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to, within the scope of the conference, use the most recent baseline estimates supplied by the Congressional Budget Office when evaluating the costs of the provisions of the report.

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2994-2995)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to instruct conferees on H. R. 2419, the Chair put the question adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan (WI) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a time to be announced.

Mr. Kind moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H2995-2999; text: CR H2995)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Kind motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the amendment contained in section 2401(d) of the House bill, insist on the amendments contained in section 2104 of the House bill and reject the amendment contained in section 2401(2) of the Senate amendment, insist on the amendments contained in section 2102 of the House bill, and insist on the amendments contained in section 2608 of the Senate bill.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind motion to instruct conferees on H. R. 2419, the Chair put the question adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a time to be announced.

Mr. Flake moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H2924-2930; text: CR H2924)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Flake motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 1703(b)(2) of the Senate amendment (relating to a $40,000 limitation on direct payments).

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2930)

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, the Chair put the question adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until tomorrow.

Conference committee actions: Conference held.

Conference held.

Conference committee actions: Conference held.

Conference held.

Conference committee actions: Conference held.

Conference held.

Conference committee actions: Conference held.