Education

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

On the Motion to Proceed

An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

On the Nomination

Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

On the Cloture Motion

A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

On the Motion to Proceed

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Nomination

A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Cloture Motion

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Motion to Proceed

On the Motion

To prohibit funds made available under title II to States, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education that permit any student whose biological sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for women or girls.

On the Amendment

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Secretary of Education, to conduct a review of Federal early learning and care programs and make recommendations for streamlining the various programs.

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 3010, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropropriations for FY 2006

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 3048, NATIONAL SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT, TO CREATE A FEDERAL PROGRAM AND A 5 YEAR PLAN TO CO-ORDINATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO U.S. ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC COMPETITIVENESS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S 1081, NUTRITION MONITORING AND RESEARCH, TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO MONITOR THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF BOTH THE U.S. FOOD SUPPLY AND THE POPULATION AND TO SET UP A PROCESS TO COORDINATE THE NUTRITION AND DIET GUIDELINES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5318, EGG RESEARCH AND CONSUMER INFORMATION, TO AMEND THE EGG RESEARCH AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT, TO ELIMINATE EGG PRODUCER REFUNDS AND TO PUT A CAP ON THE FUNDS THE EGG BOARD SPENDS TO COLLECT PRODUCER ASSESSMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN A STAFF. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5430, OCEAN DUMPING FEES, TO AMEND THE MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 1972 TO CREATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO DISCOURAGE OCEAN DUMPING OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5408, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT TECHNICAL CORRECTION, TO MAKE A CORRECTION IN THE 1988 EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR A COMPETITIVE AMERICA ACT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3661, THOMAS P. O'NEILL JR. LIBRARY, TO FORGIVE THE BALANCE OF AN EDUCATION-PROJECT LOAN MADE TO BOSTON COLLEGE. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3966, CHILDREN'S TELEVISION PRACTICES, A BILL TO DIRECT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS DURING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND TO ENFORCE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN STATION BROADCASTS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4306, SCHOOL LUNCH ELIGIBILITY, TO ESTABLISH PARTICIPATORY GUIDELINES FOR THE FEDERAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H RES 427, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESTRICT PORNOGRAPHIC TELEPHONE SERVICES.

Congressional Vote

TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, TO ACCEPT THE LANGUAGE OF THE SENATE TO BAN DIAL-A-PORN OPERATIONS.

Congressional Vote

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MADIGAN MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON HR 5, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT, TO PREVENT A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BAN DIAL-A-PORN OPERATIONS.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3884, OVERSEAS EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION RECISSION, A BILL TO RESCIND PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS IN FRANCE FOR NORTH AFRICAN JEWS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO PASS HR 791, GROUND WATER RESEARCH, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 3017, MARINE SCIENCE ACT, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO PASS HJ RES 283, COHEN RECOGNITION, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HONORABLE WILBUR J. COHEN, FORMER SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE.

TO PASS HJ RES 283, COHEN RECOGNITION, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HONORABLE WILBUR J. COHEN, FORMER SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 1085, G.I. BILL, A BILL TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF THE NEW G.I. BILL OF 1984, MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT TITLE I OF H RES 26 TO ESTABLISH A SELECT COMMITTEE ON HUNGER, ONE OF THREE SELECT COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY THE RESOLUTION.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5215, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION BY THE AGRICULTURA RESEARCH SERVICE OF A SALINITY LABORATORY AT RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA.

Congressional Vote

TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1965, A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE AND REVISE THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2889, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPUTER SECURITY RESEARCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, AND USE OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS. (MOTION FAILED TO PASS, TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2631, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH ON THE DECLINE IN UNITED STATES FOREST PRODUCTIVITY AND TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS ON FOREST ENVIRONMENTS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)

Congressional Vote

TO ACCEPT H RES 484, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 2436, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED NATIONAL NUTRITION MONITORING AND RELATED RESEARCH PROGRAM, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TITLE II, OF HR 5052, TO PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTRAS IN THREE INCREMENTS AND PROVIDE $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4841, A BILL TO AMEND THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT WITH RESPECT TO STATE ALLOTMENTS UNDER THE ACT. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 4800 TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR MANDATORY PRESIDENTIAL ACTION IN SOME CASES OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES, THE DEFINITION OF VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED WORKERS' RIGHTS AS AN UNREASONABLE TRADE PRACTICE, AND ALL PROVISIONS REGARDING WORKER AND INDUSTRY ADJUSTMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND MONETARY REFORM.

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT HR 4021, A BILL TO EXTEND FEDERAL AID FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF THE HANDICAPPED THROUGH 1991. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)

Congressional Vote

MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO APPROVE H R 3773, AN AMENDMENT TO THE STEVENSON-WYDLER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ACT OF 1980. THIS AMENDMENT ENCOURAGES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BY ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL LABORATORY CONSORTIUM FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WITHIN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND BY AUTHORIZING LABORATORIES OPERATED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AGREEMENTS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 3424. THE REPORT APPROPRIATES $106.54 BILLION TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES.

Congressional Vote

AMENDMENT TO RETAIN THE PRESENT REQUIREMENT THAT BORROWERS BEGIN REPAYING GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS SIX MONTHS AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL, DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT EXTENDS THE PERIOD TO NINE MONTHS.

AMENDMENT TO RETAIN THE PRESENT REQUIREMENT THAT BORROWERS BEGIN REPAYING GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS SIX MONTHS AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL, DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT EXTENDS THE PERIOD TO NINE MONTHS.

Congressional Vote

TO APPROVE H R 2409 HEALTH RESEARCH EXTENSION ACT, A BILL THAT EXTENDS FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TYPES RESEARCH AND CREATES NEW INSTITUTES. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H CON RES 201 TO COMMEMORATE THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT (PUBLIC LAW 94-142) ON ITS 10TH ANIVERSARY. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)

MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H CON RES 201 TO COMMEMORATE THE EDUCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED ACT (PUBLIC LAW 94-142) ON ITS 10TH ANIVERSARY. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMENDMENT H R 7 BY REQUIRING THAT REIMBURSEMENT RATES PAID BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SCHOOLS FOR MEALS WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED TO THE RATE OF INFLATION. (MOTION FAILED)