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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN FOOD CONSUMPTION ACT -- (House of Representatives - March 10, 2004)Page: H946
IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
REPORT LANGUAGE
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to substitute myself for the...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time.
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute simply to respond to the prior...
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from...
Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chairman, on Saturday I handed out awards to some 4,600 kids...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from the District...
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr....
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of legislation to end...
Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the so-called Personal...
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose this bill. It is...
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Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 339, the Personal...
Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, if anyone needed an example of how Congress...
Mr. HAYES. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 339--the Personal...
Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this legislation...
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Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, Congress is once again using abusive litigation at the...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
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AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. SENSENBRENNER
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, my amendment does not alter the substance of...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment.
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. I rise in...
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word, and I am going to ask...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WATT. I yield to the gentleman from Michigan.
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, that is what the administration would tell us, but I...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman giving me that enlightenment...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman. I will observe that the...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I am going to join my colleague...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman would yield, we will receive this...
Mr. WATT. But this is such a critical piece of legislation that it must be...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, it would be helpful, I believe.
AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. SCOTT OF VIRGINIA
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, as the designee of the gentleman from...
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, this amendment reads simply:...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. [Page:...
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. CANNON. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from Virginia.
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, I think we need to review what the...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. WATT
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, the amendment that is being offered simply strikes two...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
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Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, the Supreme Court in Healy v. Beer Institute,...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Watt amendment.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. The gentleman puts...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, the rationale of the underlying bill, with which I...
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Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WATT. I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend for yielding, and I would say to...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I would just say that the gentleman...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number...
Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Chairman, I also rise in opposition to this...
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Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. INSLEE
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I think there is a bipartisan consensus here today...
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Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. INSLEE. I yield to the gentleman from Florida.
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, that scenario you just posed about someone taking...
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I reclaim my time.
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I want to again reiterate I think there is a mutual...
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Mr. WATT. Reclaiming my time, I would just reiterate the points that the...
Mr. WATT. Number two, it quite often puts us in a position of thinking, well,...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, to go back to the gentleman from Washington's (Mr....
Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I want to respond to my friend, the gentleman from...
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ACKERMAN
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, this amendment has nothing to do with trial lawyers...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WATT. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and then again,...
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time just for a second, because when we...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, the distinguished chairman assured us at the outset...
Mr. WATT. Reclaiming my time, the gentleman seems to be shaking his head yes....
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, it is not worth yielding then. I am not going to...
Mr. WATT. The gentleman is not there yet. In that case, I hope he will get...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. KELLER. I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I am just wondering whether we have the right manager's...
Mr. KELLER. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman. The manager's amendment...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will continue to yield, is it not true...
Mr. KELLER. Reclaiming my time once again, Mr. Chairman, I still, on the other...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. KELLER. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I think the gentleman is overlooking something. The...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, and I respect the gentleman's...
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Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will continue to yield, I would...
Mr. KELLER. Why do people allow mad cow burgers to be sold? I do not know that...
Mr. ACKERMAN. We do not prevent it.
Mr. KELLER. Well, that is for another day and another forum. It has nothing to...
Mr. ACKERMAN. It certainly does. That is exactly the point of this amendment...
Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I just want to respond to one thing that the gentleman...
Mr. ANDREWS. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I would agree with my friend...
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Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, the USDA, which is selectively cited by the...
Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from Texas.
Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, the gentleman from New York...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Under this gentleman's thinking, that beloved animal of that...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to proceed for 2 additional...
Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
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Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. GOODLATTE. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, it seems to me the gentleman would have it both...
Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I never once said that this is...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. GOODLATTE. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I am trying not to be insulted by being accused of...
Mr. GOODLATTE. I am referring to a very foolish amendment, the gentleman is...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Let me suggest to your very sanctimonious self that it was the...
Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I reclaim my time.
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote, and pending that, I make...
SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. SCOTT OF VIRGINIA
RECORDED VOTE
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. WATT
RECORDED VOTE
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS
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RECORDED VOTE
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
Mrs. KELLY changed her vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ACKERMAN
RECORDED VOTE
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
Mr. FORD changed his vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. LAMPSON
Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Chairman, today the House is continuing to consider H.R. 339,...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
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Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Chairman, the words that the gentleman of Wisconsin (Mr....
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise to strike the requisite number...
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AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, it is interesting in listening to the...
Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WATT. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I thank the distinguished gentleman...
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Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of...
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I will not take the full 5 minutes, but...
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, when we looked at that bill, we tried...
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Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. KELLER. I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I would ask the gentleman if Santa Claus is...
Mr. KELLER. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I believe he is.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WATT. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I thank the distinguished ranking...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to make an...
Mr. KELLER. Objection.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. WATT
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I will try to be brief, because we have been here for a...
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI,...
COMPLAINT
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Mr. KELLER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the requisite number of words.
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I move to strike the requisite number of...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina.
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I just want to briefly make it clear that my colleagues...
Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS
RECORDED VOTE
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. BLUNT changed their vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. WATT
RECORDED VOTE
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

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