HR 3194 - District of Columbia FY2000 Appropriations bill - National Key Vote

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Title: District of Columbia FY2000 Appropriations bill

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report on a bill that appropriates $429.1 million to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2000.

Highlights:

  • $176 million for the administration and operation of correctional facilities.
  • $99.71 million for District of Columbia courts.
  • $17 million for college student tuition assistance.
  • $2.5 million for the Children's National Medical Center.
  • Approves $59 million tax cut passed by D.C. City Council.
  • Bars the use of federal funds for abortion, unless the mother's life is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
  • Prohibits the District from using federal funds for needle exchange programs.
  • Prohibits the District from instituting the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998, also known as Initiative 59.
  • Bars the use of any funds appropriated in the bill for the District Domestic Partner Act, which would extend health benefits to unmarried, cohabiting partners of District employees.

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: District of Columbia FY2000 Appropriations bill

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report on a bill that appropriates $429.1 million to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2000.

Highlights:

  • $176 million for the administration and operation of correctional facilities.
  • $99.71 million for District of Columbia courts.
  • $17 million for college student tuition assistance.
  • $2.5 million for the Children's National Medical Center.
  • Approves $59 million tax cut passed by D.C. City Council.
  • Bars the use of federal funds for abortion, unless the mother's life is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
  • Prohibits the District from using federal funds for needle exchange programs.
  • Prohibits the District from instituting the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998, also known as Initiative 59.
  • Bars the use of any funds appropriated in the bill for the District Domestic Partner Act, which would extend health benefits to unmarried, cohabiting partners of District employees.

NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: District of Columbia FY2000 Appropriations bill

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates $429.1 million to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2000.

Highlights:

  • $176 million for the administration and operation of correctional facilities.
  • $99.71 million for District of Columbia courts.
  • $17 million for college student tuition assistance.
  • $2.5 million for the Children's National Medical Center.
  • Approves $59 million tax cut passed by D.C. City Council.
  • Bars the use of federal funds for abortion, unless the mother's life is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
  • Prohibits the District from using federal funds for needle exchange programs.
  • Prohibits the District from instituting the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998, also known as Initiative 59.
  • Bars the use of any funds appropriated in the bill for the District Domestic Partner Act, which would extend health benefits to unmarried, cohabiting partners of District employees.

Title: District of Columbia FY2000 Appropriations bill

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