FINAL AGENDA
Executive Business Meeting
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thursday, July 19, 2001
226 Dirksen Senate Office Building
10:00 a.m.
Opening Statement: The Honorable Patrick Leahy
I. Nominations
Statement by The Honorable Orrin Hatch
Roger L. Gregory to be Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Richard Cebull to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Montana
Sam E. Haddon to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Montana
Ralph F. Boyd Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General,
Civil Rights Division
Robert D. McCallum Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division
Eileen J. O’Connor to be Assistant Attorney General,
Tax Division
II. Bills
S.407, The Madrid Protocol Implementation Act [Leahy/Hatch]
Statement by The Honorable Patrick Leahy
Statement by The Honorable Orrin Hatch
S.778, A bill to expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. [Kennedy/Hagel]
S.754, Drug Competition Act of 2001
S.625, The Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act [Kennedy]
III. Commemorative Legislation
S.Res.16, A resolution designating August 16, 2001, as "National Airborne Day," [Thurmond]
S.Con.Res.16, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. [Chafee/Reed]
SUMMARY
Executive Business Meeting
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thursday, July 19, 2001
226 Dirksen Senate Office Building
10:00 a.m.
I. Nominations
Roger L. Gregory to be Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
[Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.]
Richard Cebull to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Montana
[Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.]
Sam E. Haddon to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Montana
[Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.]
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Ralph F. Boyd Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General,
Civil Rights Division
Robert D. McCallum Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division
Eileen J. O’Connor to be Assistant Attorney General,
Tax Division
[Boyd, McCallum, and O’Connor were reported favorably and unanimously en bloc by voice vote.]
II. Bills
S.407, The Madrid Protocol Implementation Act [Leahy/Hatch]
[Ordered reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote, as amended, by an amendment in the nature of a substitute.]
S.778, A bill to expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. [Kennedy/Hagel]
[Held Over]
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S.754, Drug Competition Act of 2001
[Held Over]
S.625, The Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act [Kennedy]
[Held Over]
III. Commemorative Legislation
S.Res.16, A resolution designating August 16, 2001, as "National Airborne Day," [Thurmond]
[Reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote.]
S.Con.Res.16, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. [Chafee/Reed]
[Reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote.]
ATTENDANCE LIST
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE OF MARK-UP: July 19, 2001
[Time: 10:00 a.m.]
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
X |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
X |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: Roger L. Gregory to be Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.
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YEAS |
NAYS |
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X |
Mr. Kennedy |
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P |
Mr. Biden |
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X |
Mr. Kohl |
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X |
Mrs. Feinstein |
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X |
Mr. Feingold |
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P |
Mr.Schumer |
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X |
Mr. Durbin |
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X |
Ms. Cantwell |
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X |
Mr. Edwards |
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X |
Mr. Hatch |
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P |
Mr. Thurmond |
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X |
Mr. Grassley |
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X |
Mr. Specter |
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X |
Mr. Kyl |
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X |
Mr. DeWine |
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X |
Mr. Sessions |
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X |
Mr. Brownback |
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X |
Mr. McConnell |
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X |
Mr. Chairman |
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19 |
0 |
TOTAL |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: Richard Cebull to be Judge for the United States Court Judge for the District of Montana.
Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.
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YEAS |
NAYS |
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X |
Mr. Kennedy |
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P |
Mr. Biden |
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X |
Mr. Kohl |
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X |
Mrs. Feinstein |
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X |
Mr. Feingold |
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P |
Mr.Schumer |
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X |
Mr. Durbin |
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X |
Ms. Cantwell |
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X |
Mr. Edwards |
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X |
Mr. Hatch |
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P |
Mr. Thurmond |
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X |
Mr. Grassley |
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X |
Mr. Specter |
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X |
Mr. Kyl |
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X |
Mr. DeWine |
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X |
Mr. Sessions |
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X |
Mr. Brownback |
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X |
Mr. McConnell |
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X |
Mr. Chairman |
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19 |
0 |
TOTAL |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: Sam E. Haddon to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Montana.
Reported favorably by a vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays.
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YEAS |
NAYS |
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P |
Mr. Kennedy |
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P |
Mr. Biden |
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X |
Mr. Kohl |
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X |
Mrs. Feinstein |
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X |
Mr. Feingold |
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P |
Mr.Schumer |
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X |
Mr. Durbin |
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X |
Ms. Cantwell |
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X |
Mr. Edwards |
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X |
Mr. Hatch |
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P |
Mr. Thurmond |
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X |
Mr. Grassley |
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X |
Mr. Specter |
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X |
Mr. Kyl |
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X |
Mr. DeWine |
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X |
Mr. Sessions |
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X |
Mr. Brownback |
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X |
Mr. McConnell |
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X |
Mr. Chairman |
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19 |
0 |
TOTAL |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: The nominations of Ralph F. Boyd Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division; Robert D. McCallum Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division; and Eileen J. O’Connor to be Assistant Attorney General, Tax Division.
Reported favorably and unanimously en bloc by voice vote.
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
X |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: S. 407, The Madrid Protocol Implementation Act [Leahy/Hatch]
Reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote, as amended by an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
X |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: S. 778, a bill to expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. [Kennedy/Hagel]
Held Over
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MOTION OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
X |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: S. 754, Drug Competition Act of 2001
Held Over
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MOTION OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: S. 625, The Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act [Kennedy]
Held Over
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MOTION OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: s. Res. 16, a resolution designating August 16, 2001 as "National Airborne Day." [Thurmond]
[Reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote.]
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE OCCURRED
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MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
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Mr. Biden |
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
DATE: July 19, 2001
VOTE ON: S. Con. Res. 16, a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. [Chafee/Reed]
[Reported favorably and unanimously by voice vote.]
MEMBERS INDICATED WERE PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE OCCURRED
|
MEMBERS |
PRESENT |
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Mr. Kennedy |
|
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Mr. Biden |
|
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Mr. Kohl |
X |
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Mrs. Feinstein |
X |
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Mr. Feingold |
X |
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Mr. Schumer |
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Mr. Durbin |
X |
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Ms. Cantwell |
X |
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Mr. Edwards |
X |
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Mr. Hatch |
X |
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Mr. Thurmond |
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Mr. Grassley |
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Mr. Specter |
X |
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Mr. Kyl |
X |
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Mr. DeWine |
X |
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Mr. Sessions |
X |
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Mr. Brownback |
X |
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Mr.McConnell |
X |
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Mr. Leahy, Chairman |
X |