104th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 22, 1996
H.R. 4Passed HouseSocial Welfare
Republicans pass bill expanding work opportunity tax credits for employers
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. (R-FL)120 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 4, 1995
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House floor
Dec 21
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
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Cosponsors (120)
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Activity timeline
Jan 22
Jan 22, 1996
Jan 22, 1996
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22
Jan 22, 1996
Jan 22, 1996
Mr. Bunning moved to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 22
Jan 22, 1996
Jan 22, 1996
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.
Jan 22
Jan 22, 1996
Jan 22, 1996
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Jan 9
Jan 9, 1996
Jan 9, 1996
Vetoed by President.
Jan 9
Jan 9, 1996
Jan 9, 1996
Vetoed by President.
Dec 29
Dec 29, 1995
Dec 29, 1995
Presented to President.
Dec 29
Dec 29, 1995
Dec 29, 1995
Presented to President.
Dec 22
Dec 22, 1995
Dec 22, 1995
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22
Dec 22, 1995
Dec 22, 1995
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-47. Record Vote No: 613. (consideration: CR S19181)
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1996
Jan 22
HOUSEOn motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22
HOUSEMr. Bunning moved to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 22
HOUSEThe 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.
Jan 22
HOUSEThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Jan 9
HOUSEVetoed by President.
Jan 9
Vetoed by President.
1995
Dec 29
HOUSEPresented to President.
Dec 29
Presented to President.
Dec 22
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22
SENATESenate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-47. Record Vote No: 613. (consideration: CR S19181)
Dec 22
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-47. Record Vote No: 613.(consideration: CR S19181)
Dec 22
SENATEConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S19154-19181)
Dec 21
SENATEConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S19141-19143)
Dec 21
SENATEConference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 21
HOUSEOn agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 877). (consideration: CR H15533)
Dec 21
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 877).(consideration: CR H15533)
Dec 21
HOUSEOn motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 231 (Roll no. 876). (consideration: CR H15533)
Dec 21
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Rose moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
Dec 21
HOUSEMotion to appeal the ruling of the Chair tabled.
Dec 21
HOUSEOn motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 182 (Roll no. 875).
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Shaw moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Neal moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
Dec 21
HOUSEPoint of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee.
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Shaw raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee. Mr. Shaw stated that the amendment contained in the motion exceeded the scope of the conference and was, therefore, in violation of the rules of the House. Sustained by the Chair.
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
Dec 21
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered without objection.
Dec 21
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Dec 21
HOUSEMr. Archer brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-430 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 319. (consideration: CR S19086-19109)
Dec 21
HOUSERule H. Res. 319 passed House.
Dec 21
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 319 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4. Waiving all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Dec 20
HOUSEConference report H. Rept. 104-430 filed. (text of conference report: CR H15317-15487)
Dec 20
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-430 filed.(text of conference report: CR H15317-15487)
Dec 20
SENATEConferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 20
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 6
HOUSEMr. Miller (CA) notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House that, in resolving differences between the two Houses with respect to subtitle B of title III of the House bill (relating to family and school-based nutrition block grants) and title IV of the Senate amendment (relating to child nutrition programs), the managers should concur in the Senate amendment insofar as said amendment does not contain any block grants relating to the school lunch program under the National School Lunch Act and does not contain any block grants relating to any family nutrition program under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.
Oct 24
SENATEConference held.
Oct 24
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Oct 24
HOUSEThe Speaker appointed an additional conferee: Cunningham.
Oct 18
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 17
SENATESenate appointed conferees Lugar; Dole; Helms; Leahy; Pryor from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for the consideration of items within their jurisdiction.
Oct 17
SENATESenate appointed conferees Kassebaum; Jeffords; Coats; Gregg; Kennedy; Dodd; Mikulski from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources for the consideration of Title VI and any additional items within their jurisdiction including The Child Abuse and Protection Act Title.
Oct 17
SENATESenate appointed conferees Roth; Dole; Chafee; Grassley; Hatch; Moynihan; Bradley; Pryor; Breaux.
Oct 12
HOUSEThe Speaker appointed an additional conferee: Tanner.
Sep 29
HOUSEThe Speaker appointed an additional conferee: Emerson.
Sep 29
SENATEMessage on House action received in Senate and at the desk:.
Sep 29
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29
HOUSEThe Speaker appointed conferees: Archer, Goodling, Roberts, Shaw, Talent, Nussle, Hutchinson, McCrery, Smith (TX), Johnson (CT), Camp, Franks (CT), Gibbons, Clay, de la Garza, Conyers, Ford, Waxman, Miller (CA), Kennelly, Levin, and Lincoln.
Sep 29
HOUSEOn motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H9710)
All 30 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 30 Republicans
Republicans (30)
Hutchinson, TimAR-03
Hostettler, John N.IN-08
Jones, Walter B., Jr.NC-03
Tiahrt, ToddKS-04
Myrick, Sue WilkinsNC-09
Ensign, JohnNV-01
Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large]WY
Kingston, JackGA-01
Hastings, DocWA-04
Ganske, GregIA-04
Ewing, Thomas W.IL-15
Weldon, DaveFL-15
Coburn, TomOK-02
Lewis, RonKY-02
Bunning, JimKY-04
Foley, MarkFL-16
Inglis, BobSC-04
Lightfoot, JimIA-03
Istook, Ernest J., Jr.OK-05
Calvert, KenCA-43
Hobson, David L.OH-07
Cremeans, Frank A.OH-06
Knollenberg, JoeMI-11
Bilirakis, MichaelFL-09
Hayworth, J. D.AZ-06
Fox, Jon D.PA-13
Radanovich, GeorgeCA-19
Roth, TobyWI-08
Wamp, ZachTN-03
Goodling, William F.PA-19
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