H.R.1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004

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

Mr. Bell moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bell motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Bell motion to instruct conferees the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bell asked for the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 201 (Roll no. 396).

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

Mr. Van Hollen moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Van Hollen motion to instruct conferees.

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Hollen motion to instruct conferees the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Hollen asked for the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 212 (Roll no. 398).

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

Mr. Ross moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ross motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Ross motion to instruct conferees, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ross demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until a later time.

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a time to be announced.

MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Ms. Solis notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Mr. Ross moved that the House instruct conferees.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 446).

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

Ms. Solis moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Solis motion to instruct conferees.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Solis motion to instruct conferees, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Solis demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 216 (Roll no. 447).

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 221 (Roll no. 449).

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Mr. Cooper moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Cooper motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

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

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 210 (Roll no. 477).

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

Mr. Ruppersberger moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ruppersberger motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ruppersberger motion, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Davis of Tennessee notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 493).

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

Mr. Davis (TN) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Davis (TN) motion to instruct conferees which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, September 9, 2003.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

At the conclusion of debate on the Davis (TN) motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (TN) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 214 (Roll no. 501).

NOTICE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Ryan of Ohio notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan (OH) motion to instruct conferees which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, September 16, 2003.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (OH) motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan (OH) demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until Tuesday, September 23, 2003.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 214 (Roll no. 509).

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

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Pallone notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Mr. Pallone moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Pallone motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

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

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 207 (Roll no. 525).

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

Mr. Davis (AL) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Davis (AL) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Davis (AL) motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 219 (Roll no. 529).

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

Mr. Crowley moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Crowley motion to instruct conferees which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, October 7, 2003.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion debate on the Crowley motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crowley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 204 (Roll no. 541).

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

Ms. Woolsey moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Woolsey motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Woolsey motion to instruct conferees, the Speaker put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 572).

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

Mr. Becerra moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Becerra motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Becerra motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Becerra demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 207 (Roll no. 614).

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

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Stenholm notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree, to the maximum extent possible within the scope of conference, to a conference report that---(1) extends the tax relief provisions which expire at the end of 2004, and (2) does not increase the Federal budget deficit.

Mr. Stenholm moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Stenholm motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stenholm motion to instruct the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stenholm demanded the yeas and nays and made a point of no quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 222 (Roll no. 421).

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

Mr. Hill moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hill motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree, to the maximum extent possible within the scope of conference, to a conference report that (1) extends the tax relief provisions which expire at the end of 2004, and (2) does not increase the Federal budget deficit.

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Hill motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hill demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until Thursday, September 9, 2004.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 216 (Roll no. 432).

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

Conference held.

Mr. Moore moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moore demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until Thursday, September 23, 2004.

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Conference report H. Rept. 108-696 filed.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 794 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1308. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

Rule H. Res. 794 passed House.

Mr. Thomas brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-696 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 794.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on H.R. 1308.

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

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 339 - 65 (Roll no. 472).

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 3. Record Vote Number: 188.

Cleared for White House.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 108-311.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1308.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

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

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 52.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Grassley; Nickles; Lott; Baucus; Lincoln.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

House agreed to Senate amendment to the title. House agreed to Senate amendment to the text with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 270.

Mr. Thomas moved that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.

On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Rangel moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rangel motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to include in the conference report the provision of the Senate amendment that provides immediate payments to taxpayers receiving an additional credit by reason of the bill; the provision of the Senate amendment that provides families of military personnel serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones a child credit based on the earnings of the individuals serving in the combat zone; all of the other provisions of the Senate amendment and shall not report back a conference report that includes additional tax benefits not offset by other provisions; and to include, to the maximum extent possible, within the scope of the conference, other tax benefits for military personnel and the families of the astronauts who died

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 201 (Roll no. 275).

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

The Speaker appointed conferees for consideration of the House amendment and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, DeLay, and Rangel.

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments and House requests a conference.

Senate disagreed to House amendments, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Grassley; Nickles; Lott; Baucus; Lincoln.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Michaud formally notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weller demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker pro tempore postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a later time.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 220 (Roll no. 370).

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

NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Bell formally notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

Mr. Michaud moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Michaud motion to instruct conferees.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

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

NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Van Hollen notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 390).