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  111th Congress Markup Transcripts

6/23/10 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 5503 the "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act"
To Consider Motion to authorize issuance of subpoenas to BP America for documents regarding its claims process relating to the Gulf oil spill
H.Res. 1455 Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of certain communications relating to certain recommendations regarding administration appointments
H.R. 5281 the "Removal Clarification Act of 2010"
H.R. 5566 the "Prohibiting Interstate Commerce in Crush Videos Act of 2010"
H.R. 1020 the "Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009"
H.R. 1237 the "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote to Establish a Quorum
   -   Vote to establish a Quorum for Full Committee Markup of H.R. 5503; H.Res. 1455; H.R. 5281; H.R. 5566 and H.R. 1237

Roll Call Vote #1 on H.R. 5503
   -   Amendment by Mr. Smith (TX) to H.R. 5503 - defeated 14 to 19

Roll Call Vote #2 on H.R. 5503
   -   Amendment by Mr. Goodlatte (VA) to H.R. 5503 - defeated 12 to 16

Roll Call Vote to Establish a Quorum
   -   Vote to establish a Quorum after recess for continued Full Committee Markup of H.R. 5503; H.Res. 1455; H.R. 5281; H.R. 5566 and H.R. 1237

Roll Call Vote # 3 on H.R. 5503
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 5503 favorably as amended - passed 16 to 11

Roll Call Vote on H.R. 5566
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 5566 favorably - passed 23 to 0

Roll Call Vote on H.R. 1455
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1455 favorably - passed 15 to 12

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.R. 1455


1/27/10 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 569 the "Equal Justice for Our Military Act"
H.Res. 1031 Impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors
H.R. 3190 the "Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 4506 the "Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote # 1 on H.Res. 1031
   -    Article I of H.Res. 1031 - passed 29 to 0

Roll Call Vote # 2 on H.Res. 1031
   -    Article II of H.Res. 1031 - passed 28 to 0

Roll Call Vote # 3 on H.Res. 1031
   -    Article III of H.Res. 1031 - passed 23 to 0

Roll Call Vote # 4 on H.Res. 1031
   -    Article IV of H.Res. 1031 - passed 25 to 0

Roll Call Vote # 5 on H.Res. 1031
   -    Motion to Report H.Res. 1031 - passed 24 to 0

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.R. 4506


1/13/10 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.Res. 994 Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the Attorney General's possession relating to the decision to dismiss United States v. New Black Panther Party;
H.R. 3190 the "Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 569 the "Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.Res. 994
   -    Motion to Report H.Res. 994 Adversley to House as amended - passed 15 to 14

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.R. 3190 favorably by voice vote


12/09/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.Res. 920 directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the Attorney General's possession regarding certain matters pertaining to detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who are transferred into the United States
H.R. 3190 the "Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 569 the "Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.Res. 920
   -    Motion to Report H.Res. 920 Adversley to House as amended - passed 20 to 13

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.Res. 920


12/02/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 3996 the "Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009"
H.R. 1064 the "Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act"
H.R. 3190 the "Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 569 the "Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to Motion to Table the Appeal of the Chair Ruling on Forbes Amendment to H.R. 1064
   -    Amendment by Mr. Forbes (VA) to H.R. 1064 - passed 16 to 14

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 1064
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1064 favorably as amended - passed 17 to 14

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.R. 1064


11/05/09 - Transcript of Continued Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 3845 the "USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009"
H.R. 984 the "State Secret Protection Act of 2009"
H.Res. 871 Directing the attorney general to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform

Roll Call Vote # 7 to H.R. 3845
   -    Amendment by Mr. Smith (TX) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 15 to 15

Roll Call Vote #8 to H.R. 3845
   -   Amendment by Mr. Rooney (FL) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 10 to 12

Roll Call Vote #9 to H.R. 3845
   -   Amendment by Mr. Lungren (CA) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 8 to 11

Roll Call Vote # 10 to H.R. 3845
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 3845 favorably as amended - passed 16 to 10

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 984
   -   Amendment by Mr. Schiff (CA) to H.R. 984 - defeated 12 to 17

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 984
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 984 favorably as amended - passed 18 to 12


11/04/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 3845 the "USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009"
H.R. 984 the "State Secret Protection Act of 2009"
H.Res. 871 Directing the attorney general to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.R. 3845
   -    Amendment by Mr. Gallegly (CA) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 13 to 21

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 3845
   -   Amendment by Mr. Lungren (CA) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 8 to 18

Roll Call Vote # 3 to H.R. 3845
   -    Amendment by Mr. Chaffetz (UT) to Manager's Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 11 to 18

Roll Call Vote # 4 to H.R. 3845
   -    Manager's Amendment by Mr. Conyers (MI) to H.R. 3845 - passed 19 to 11

Roll Call Vote #5 to H.R. 3845
   -   Amendment by Mr. Schiff (CA) to Substitute Amendment - passed 19 to 12

Roll Call Vote #6 to H.R. 3845
   -    Amendment by Mr. Lungren (CA) to Schiff Amendment to H.R. 3845 - defeated 13 to 19

Markup of H.R. 3845 did not complete consideration. The committee will resume consideration at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009.


10/21/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 3596 the "Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009";
Ratification of Immigration Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills; and
Rules of Procedure for Private Claims Bills
H.R. 42 the "Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act"
H.R. 1425 the "Wartime Treatment Study Act"
H.R. 3237 To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.R. 3596
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 3596 favorably - passed 20 to 9

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 42
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) to H.R. 42 - defeated 14 to 16

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 42
   -    Amendment by Mr. King (IA) to H.R. 42 - defeated 14 to 17

Roll Call Vote # 3 to H.R. 42
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 42 favorably - passed 22 to 10

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.R. 1425
   -    Amendment by Mr. King (IA) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 10 to 17

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 1425
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1425 favorably as amended - passed 19 to 7


10/07/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 1478 the "Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009"
H.R. 42 the "Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act"
H.R. 1425 the "Wartime Treatment Study Act"
H.R. 1110 the "PHONE Act of 2009"
H.R. 3237 To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs"

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 1478
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 13 to 18

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 1478
   -    Amendment by Mr. Franks (AZ) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 11 to 16

Roll Call Vote # 3 to H.R. 1478
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1478 favorably - passed 14 to 12


9/16/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 3570 the "Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act";
H.R. 233 the "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009"
H.R. 1478 the "Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009;"
H.J.Res. 26 Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously;
H.R. 3290 the "September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2009"
H.R. 42 the "Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act";
H.R. 1425 the "Wartime Treatment Study Act"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.R. 3570
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 3570 favorably - passed 34 to 0

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 3290
   -   En Bloc Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 6 to 17

The Markup was adjourned after reporting H.R. 3290


7/29/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.Res. 636 Directing the attorney general to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the attorney general's possession relating to the transfer or release of detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the United States;
Committee Resolution Authorizing the House General Counsel to seek immunity for certain witnesses in connection with the Porteous Impeachment inquiry
H.R. 3245 the "Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009"
H.R. 847 the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009"
H.R. 3290 the "September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2009"
H.J.Res. 26 Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously
H.R. 1478 the "Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009"
H.R. 984 the "State Secret Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 3327 the "Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009"
H.R. 2811 the "To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal"

Roll Call Vote # 1 to H.Res. 636
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 636 adversely - passed 14 to 12

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 847
   -   Amendment by Mr. Smith (TX) - defeated 9 to 21

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.R. 847
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 847, as amended, passed 22 to 9

Roll Call Vote #1 to Resolution to Direct House General Counsel to Apply for Community Orders Relating to the Possible Impeachment of Judge Porteous
   -    Committee Resolution - passed 30 to 0

Roll Call Vote to H.R. 3245
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 3245 favorably - passed 16 to 9

Roll Call Vote to Table an Appeal by Mr. Issa
   -    Motion to Table the Appeal of a Chair Ruling - passed 14 to 13

Roll Call Vote #1 to Establish a Quorum
   -   Vote to establish a Quorum for Rooney Amendment to H.R. 2811

The Markup was adjourned


6/25/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.Res. 537 Requesting that the president and directing that the attorney general transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism;
H.R. 1478 the "Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1843 the "John Hope Franklin Tulsa-Greenwood Race Riot Claims Accountability Act of 2009;"
H.R. 984 the "State Secret Protection Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote #1 to Establish a Quorum
   -   Vote to establish a Quorum for Reporting H.Res. 537

Roll Call Vote # 2 to H.Res. 537
   -    Motion to Report H.Res. 537 adversely - passed 13 to 12

The Markup was adjourned after Reporting H.Res. 537


6/10/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

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H.R. 2765 To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services;
H. Res. 520Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors

Roll Call Vote #1 to Articles of Impeachment
   -   Article I of Resolution to Impeach Samuel B. Kent - passed 30 to 0

Roll Call Vote #2 to Articles of Impeachment
   -   Article II of Resolution to Impeach Samuel B. Kent - passed 28 to 0

Roll Call Vote #3 to Articles of Impeachment
   -   Article III of Resolution to Impeach Samuel B. Kent - passed 30 to 0

Roll Call Vote #4 to Articles of Impeachment
   -   Article IV of Resolution to Impeach Samuel B. Kent - passed 28 to 0, 1 passed

Roll Call Vote #5 to H.Res. 520
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 520 favorably - passed 29 to 0

    - H.R. 2765 was ordered reported favorably by voice vote


6/09/09 - Transcript of Task Force on Special Impeachment Meeting to:

  Consider articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent for recommendation to the committee

5/20/09 - Transcript of Continued Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 1741 the "the Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009;"
H.R. 2247 the "Congressional Review Act"

    - H.R. 1741 was ordered reported favorably, as amended, by voice vote
    - H.R. 2247 was ordered reported favorably, as amended, by voice vote

5/13/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Meeting to: Approve subcommittee vacancies;
To Consider: A resolution expanding the responsibilities of the impeachment task force to conduct an inquiry into whether U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent should be impeached; and
Markup of:

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H.R. 848 the "Performance Rights Act;"
H.R. 2344the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1741 the "Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009"; and;
H.R. 2247 the "Congressional Review Act"

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 848
   -   Amendment by Mr. Lungren (CA) - defeated 10 to 20

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 848
   -   Motion to Report H.R. 848 favorably, as amended - passed 21 to 9

Roll Call Vote #3 to H.R. 1741
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1741 favorably, as amended - passed 18 to 1, which was not enough votes to report. The vote was suspended.


4/28/09 - Transcript of Continued Full Committee Markup of:

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H.R. 1748 the "Fight Fraud Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1788the "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1676 the "PACT Act;"
H.R. 1667 the "War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1741 the "Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 1788
   -   Amendment by Mr. Issa (CA) - defeated 10 to 18

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 1788
   -   Amendment by Mr. Issa (CA) - defeated 8 to 18

Roll Call Vote # 3 to H.R. 1788
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1788 favorably - passed 20 to 6


4/23/09 - Transcript of Continued Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 1913 the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009;"

    - H.R. 1913 was ordered reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 15 to 12

Roll Call Vote #11 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 9 to 10

Roll Call Vote #12 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 11 to 14

Roll Call Vote #13 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 11 to 16

Roll Call Vote #14 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 11 to 14

Roll Call Vote #15 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 11 to 14

Roll Call Vote #16 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Goodlatte (VA) - defeated 11 to 14

Roll Call Vote # 17 to H.R. 1913
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1913 favorably - passed 15 to 12

4/22/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

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H.R. 1913 the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1748 the "Fight Fraud Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1788the "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1676 the "PACT Act;"
H.R. 1667 the "War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1741 the "Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009"

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Goodlatte (VA) - defeated 11 to 15

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Franks (AZ) - defeated 9 to 11

Roll Call Vote #3 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Rooney (FL) - defeated 9 to 11

Roll Call Vote #4 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Gohmert (TX) - defeated 8 to 11

Roll Call Vote #5 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Gohmert (TX) - defeated 9 to 12

Roll Call Vote #6 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Gohmert (TX) - defeated 8 to 11

Roll Call Vote #7 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 10 to 15

Roll Call Vote #8 to H.R. 1913
   -    Motion by Mr. Jordan (OH) to Table the Appeal of the Chair Ruling - passed 14 to 10

Roll Call Vote #9 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. Goodlatte (VA) - defeated 13 to 9

Roll Call Vote #10 to H.R. 1913
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) - defeated 10 to 16

    - Markup of H.R. 1913 was suspended to be continued at a later date


3/25/09 - Transcript of Continued Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 1139 the "COPS Improvements Act of 2009"; and
H.R. 985 the "Free Flow of Information Act of 2009"

    - H.R. 1139 was ordered reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 17 to 7

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 1139
   -   Amendment by Mr. Gohmert (TX) to H.R. 1139 - defeated 9 to 16

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 1139
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 1139 favorably - passed 17 to 7

- H.R. 985 was ordered reported favorably by voice vote

3/18/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

H.R. 1107 to enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts"
H.R. 1139 the "COPS Improvements Act of 2009"; and
H.R. 1575 the "End GREED Act"  

    - H.R. 1575 was ordered reported favorably by voice vote
    - H.R. 1107 was ordered reported favorably by voice vote
    - H.R. 1139 was suspended to be continued at a later date

2/25/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of:

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H.R. 157 the "District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009;"
H.R. 1110the "Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement Act of 2009" or the "PHONE Act of 2009;"
H.R. 628 to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges;  
H.R. 1107 to enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts"

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 157
   -   Amendment by Mr. Smith (TX) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 15 to 15

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 157
   -   Amendment by Mr. Sensenbrenner (WI) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 9 to 19

Roll Call Vote #3 to H.R. 157
   -    Motion by Mr. Nadler (NY) to Table the Appeal of the Chair Ruling - passed 17 to 11

Roll Call Vote #4 to H.R. 157
   -   Amendment by Mr. Issa (CA) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 12 to 20

Roll Call Vote #5 to H.R. 157
   -   Amendment by Mr. Chaffetz (UT) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 12 to 18

Roll Call Vote #6 to H.R. 157
   -   Amendment by Mr. Nadler (NY) in the Nature of a Substitute - passed 24 to 5

Roll Call Vote #7 to H.R. 157
   -    Motion to Report H.R. 157 favorably, as amended - passed 20 to 12


1/27/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Markup of: H.R. 200; and the Committee Oversight Plan

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H.R. 200 the "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009;"
 the "Committee Oversight Plan"

H.R. 200 was ordered reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 21 to 15

Roll Call Vote #1 to H.R. 200
   -   Amendment by Mr. Smith (TX) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 14 to 20

Roll Call Vote #2 to H.R. 200
   -   Amendment by Mr. Franks (AZ) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 15 to 20

Roll Call Vote #3 to H.R. 200
   -   Amendment by Mr. Forbes (VA) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 12 to 20

Roll Call Vote #4 to H.R. 200
   -   Amendment by Mr. King (IA) to Substitute Amendment - passed 21 to 3

Roll Call Vote #5 to H.R. 200
   -   Amendment by Mr. Jordan (OH) to Substitute Amendment - defeated 14 to 20

Roll Call Vote #6 to H.R. 200
   -   Motion to Report H.R. 200 favorably, as amended - passed 21 to 15


1/22/09 - Transcript of Full Committee Organizational Meeting
To consider:
Approval of committee rules;
Ratification of subcommittee chairmanships and membership; and
Re-establishment of the task force on judicial impeachment.

 

 
 
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