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#6

On Agreeing to the Amendment
  Bill: HR 2768, S-MINER Act  (Rep Miller, George [CA-7] )
H.AMDT.920: An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-508 to authorize $10,000,000 to award grants to provide rehabilitation service s to current and former miners suffering from mental health impairments, including drug addiction and substance abuse issues, which may have been caused or exacerbated by their work as miners. (Rep Boucher, Rick)
Vote Date: 1/16/2008 3:02:00 PM
  Agreed to:  364 - 53
Required: RECORDED VOTE

#5

On Agreeing to the Amendment
  Bill: HR 2768, S-MINER Act  (Rep Miller, George [CA-7] )
H.AMDT.919: An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-508 to provide the mining industry with more time to install a new generation of fire-resistant conveyor belts. The amendment would also provide funds for MSHA to purchase a new generation of dust monitoring devices to limit black lung disease, and ensure that breathable air requirements of the MINER Act of 2006 are properly implemented. In addition, the amendment requires that the Secretary of Labor conduct a study on substance abuse by miners with recommendations for policy changes, in consultation with all interested parties. The Secretary shall report the findings within six months of the bill's enactment and, if she deems it feasible and effective, shall be authorized to establish a miner substance abuse testing, rehabilitation, and treatment program within MSHA in consultation with the interested parties. (Rep Miller, George)
Vote Date: 1/16/2008 2:55:00 PM
  Agreed to:  234 - 183
Required: RECORDED VOTE

#4

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4253, with an amendment. - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
  Bill: HRES 921 Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4253, with an amendment. (Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] )
Vote Date: 1/16/2008 12:28:00 PM
  Passed:  406 - 2
Required: 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

#3

Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
  Bill: HRES 912 Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan. (Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] )
Vote Date: 1/16/2008 12:20:00 PM
  Passed:  413 - 0
Required: 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

#2

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2768, to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes. - On Ordering the Previous Question
  Bill: HRES 918 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2768) to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes. (Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] )
Vote Date: 1/16/2008 12:12:00 PM
  Passed:  222 - 191
Required: YEA-AND-NAY

#1

Call of the House
  Vote Date: 1/15/2008 7:31:00 PM
  Passed:  0 - 0
Required: QUORUM