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Thursday, January 16, 2003


Daily Digest 


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Senate


Chamber Action


Routine Proceedings, pages S999-S1100

Measures Introduced: Seventeen bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 176-192, S.J. Res. 4, and S. Res. 22-23. 

Pages S1068-69

Omnibus Appropriations Resolution: Senate continued consideration of H.J. Res. 2, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto: 

Pages S999-S1064

Adopted:
By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. 4), Gregg Amendment No. 19, to provide additional funding for innovative programs at the state and local level. 
Pages S1036-47

Murray Amendment No. 30, to ensure the continued viability of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. 
Pages S1049-59

Rejected:
By 45 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 2), Byrd Amendment No. 2, to provide additional funds for certain homeland security measures. 
Pages S1000-18

By 45 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 3), Byrd Amendment No. 8, to provide additional funds for certain homeland security measures. 
Pages S1018-23

By 46 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 5), Kennedy Amendment No. 13, to provide additional funding for education. 
Pages S1023-36, S1047-48

Pending:
Harkin Amendment No. 32, to restore funding for nondiscretionary Byrne grants to a level of $500,000,000. 
Pages S1059-61

Schumer Modified Amendment No. 31, to provide funds for research and development grants to increase security for United States ports. 
Pages S1061-64

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the resolution at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, January 17, 2003, with a vote on or in relation to Harkin Amendment No. 32 (listed above), followed by a vote on or in relation to Schumer Amendment No. 31 (listed above). 
Pages S1948-49

Appointments:

National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence Community: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence, and pursuant to provisions of Public Law 107-306, announced the appointment of Senator Kyl to serve as a member of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. 

Page S1092

National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence Community: The Chair, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, after consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence, and pursuant to provisions of Public Law 107-306, announced the appointment of the following individuals to serve as members of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community: Senator Graham, and Dr. Paul G. Kaminski of Virginia. 
Page S1092

Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Michael E. Horowitz, of Maryland, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2007.
Ricardo H. Hinojosa, of Texas, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2007.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy. 

Pages S1092-S1100

Executive Communications: 

Pages S1065-68

Additional Cosponsors: 

Page S1069

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: 

Pages S1070-87

Additional Statements: 

Page S1065

Amendments Submitted: 

Pages S1087-92

Privilege of the Floor: 

Page S1092D33

Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. (Total--5) 

Pages S1018, S1023, S1047, S1048

Adjournment: Senate met at 10 a.m., and adjourned at 9:58 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Friday, January 17, 2003. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S1092.) 

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Committee Meetings


No committee meetings were held.

House of Representatives


Chamber Action


The House was not in session today. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 8, the House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2003.

Committee Meetings


No committee meetings were held.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY,


JANUARY 17, 2003


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Senate


Committee on Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Thomas J. Ridge, of Pennsylvania, to be Secretary of Homeland Security. (New Position), 9 a.m., SD-342.

House


No committee meetings are scheduled.

Next Meeting of the
SENATE

9:30 a.m., Friday, January 17

Senate Chamber

Program for Friday: Senate will continue consideration of H.J. Res. 2, Omnibus Appropriations, with a vote on or in relation to Harkin Amendment No. 32, followed by a vote on or in relation to Schumer Amendment No. 31.

Next Meeting of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

2 p.m., Monday, January 27

House Chamber

Program for Monday: To be announced. 

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