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H.R. 1854 (104th)

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 June 1995

Last action

12 October 1995 · Veto

Status

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Agriculture, Budget

Source updated

2 July 2025

Agriculture · Budget

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Congressional Operations Title II: Other Agencies Title III: General Provisions Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996 - Title I: Congressional Operations - Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1996 - Appropriates funds for FY 1996 for the House of Representatives and for joint items between the House and the Senate. Makes FY 1996 appropriations for the: (1) Congressional Budget Office; (2) Architect of the Capitol; (3) Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress; and (4) Government Printing Office for congressional printing and binding. Title II: Other Agencies - Appropriates FY 1996 funds for the salaries and expenses of the: (1) Botanic Garden; (2) Library of Congress (with administrative limitations), including the Copyright Office and the Books for the Blind and Handicapped program; (3) Architect of the Capitol; (4) Government Printing Office; and (5) General Accounting Office. Title III: General Provisions - Prohibits any funds appropriated under this Act from being used for maintenance or care of private vehicles, except for emergencies. (Sec. 304) Limits the expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for consulting services to those contracts that are a matter of public record, except as provided under existing law or order. (Sec. 305) Expresses the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest extent possible, all equipment and products purchased with funds under this Act should be American-made. (Sec. 307) Prohibits the use of funds made available under this Act from being used for the relocation of the office of any House member within any House office building. (Sec. 308) Provides for the transfer of specified unexpended balances of appropriations to the Capitol Police to be used for the design and installation of security systems for the Capitol buildings and grounds. (Sec. 311) Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of the Botanic Garden, without reimbursement, to the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislative.

    Source: Committee

  2. 6 February 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 1995

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 February 1995

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 June 1995

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 1995

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 June 1995

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 June 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 June 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 64.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 15 June 1995

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-141, by Mr. Packard.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 June 1995

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-141, by Mr. Packard.

    Source: Committee

  12. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 19 June 1995

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 169 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1854 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with sec. 302(f) or 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act shall be waived. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 of rule XXI shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this report, to be considered in order, manner and time specified in the report and not subject to further amendment or demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may postpone requests for recorded votes on amendments.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 June 1995

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 169 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1854 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 June 1995

    Vote

    On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 257 (Roll no. 404).

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Volkmer moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John Linder to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 169 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  20. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1854 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with sec. 302(f) or 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act shall be waived. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 of rule XXI shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this report, to be considered in order, manner and time specified in the report and not subject to further amendment or demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may postpone requests for recorded votes on amendments.

    Source: Floor

  21. 21 June 1995

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 169. (consideration: CR H6168-6199)

    Source: Floor

  22. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  23. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6213-6232)

    Source: Floor

  24. 22 June 1995

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  25. 22 June 1995

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 87 (Roll no. 417).

    Source: Floor

  26. 22 June 1995

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 87 (Roll no. 417).

    Source: Floor

  27. 22 June 1995

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 416). (consideration: CR H6232)

    Source: Floor

  28. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Miller (CA) moved to recommit to Appropriations.

    Source: Floor

  29. 22 June 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Packard raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Packard stated that the instructions included an amendment placing a limitation on an appropriations bill and was therefore, a violation of the rules of the House. Sustained by the Chair.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. (consideration: CR H6230)

    Source: Floor

  31. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Miller (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

    Source: Floor

  32. 22 June 1995

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  33. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  34. 22 June 1995

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1854.

    Source: Floor

  35. 22 June 1995

    Passed

    Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that the proceedings on the Fazio amendment, as amended, to the bill H.R. 1854 taken on June 21, 1995 be vacated and that during the further consideration of the bill the Chair again put the question on the Fazio amendment, as amended by the Houghton amendment. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  36. 23 June 1995

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  37. 18 July 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Mack with amendments. With written report No. 104-114.

    Source: Committee

  38. 18 July 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Mack with amendments. With written report No. 104-114.

    Source: Committee

  39. 18 July 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.

    Source: Calendars

  40. 20 July 1995

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  41. 20 July 1995

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S10340-10367, S10373-10386, S10400-10420)

    Source: Floor

  42. 21 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Mack; Bennett; Hatfield; Murray; Mikulski. (consideration: CR S10468)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 24 July 1995

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  44. 26 July 1995

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 26 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Packard, Young (FL), Taylor (NC), Miller (FL), Wicker, Livingston, Fazio, Thornton, Dixon, and Obey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 26 July 1995

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 26 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Packard asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H7791)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 27 July 1995

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 27 July 1995

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 28 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 104-212 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7964-7968)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 28 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-212 filed.(text of conference report: CR H7964-7968)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 28 July 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 1 August 1995

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 206 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1854. Upon adoption of this resolution, all points of order against the conferencereport and against its consideration shall be waived.

    Source: Floor

  54. 6 September 1995

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 101 (Roll no. 638). (consideration: CR H8578)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 6 September 1995

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 6 September 1995

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 101 (Roll no. 638).(consideration: CR H8578)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 6 September 1995

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 243 (Roll no. 637). (consideration: CR H8578)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 6 September 1995

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  59. 6 September 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Obey moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 6 September 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  61. 6 September 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Packard asked unanimous consent that the debate time on the conference report be limited to 20 minutes.

    Source: Floor

  62. 6 September 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Packard brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-212 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 206.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  63. 6 September 1995

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 206 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  64. 7 September 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  65. 22 September 1995

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. By Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  66. 22 September 1995

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-4. Record Vote No: 461.(consideration: CR S14127)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  67. 26 September 1995

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  68. 26 September 1995

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  69. 26 September 1995

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  70. 3 October 1995

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  71. 3 October 1995

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  72. 6 October 1995

    Passed

    On motion to postpone consideration of the veto message until Oct. 12. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Veto

  73. 6 October 1995

    Veto

    Mr. Davis moved to postpone consideration of the veto message until Oct. 12.

    Source: Veto

  74. 6 October 1995

    Passed

    Mr. Davis asked unanimous consent That further consideration of the veto message was postponed until Thursday, October 12, 1995 Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  75. 6 October 1995

    Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

    Source: Veto

  76. 12 October 1995

    Passed

    On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Veto

  77. 12 October 1995

    Veto

    Mr. Packard moved to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: Veto

  78. 12 October 1995

    Floor

    The Chair announced that the objections of the President would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message and the bill would be printed as a House Document.

    Source: Floor

  79. 12 October 1995

    Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

    Source: Veto

Votes

22 September 1995 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 1854 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 94 · No 4 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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