111 1 CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 6, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:27 EDT Yes 4:57:03 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 7, 2009. 4:57:02 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 4:55:12 P.M. - Mr. Altmire moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:55:11 P.M. - H. Res. 13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:54:57 P.M. - H. Res. 13 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 4:53:38 P.M. - H. Res. 13 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 13 — "Providing for the designation of certain minority employees." 4:51:39 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:51:38 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 9. 4:51:37 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 8. 4:51:36 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Kirk be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 7. 4:50:08 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 13: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:50:07 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 12: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:50:06 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 9: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:50:05 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 8: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:50:04 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 7. 4:50:03 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 7: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:49:29 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 4:48:00 P.M. - APPOINTMENT TO THE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of Rule 10, clause 11 of Rule 1, and the order of the House today, the Speaker appointed Mr. Reyes, Texas, Chairman; and Mr. Hoekstra, Michigan. 4:47:00 P.M. - HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION: Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Boehner and Ms. Pelosi . 4:46:03 P.M. - APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL - Pursuant to clause 6(b) of Rule 2, and the order of the House of today the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader appointed Mr. James J. Cornell, Springfield, Virginia. 4:45:02 P.M. - GOVERNING BOARD OF THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS - Pursuant to section 4(d) of House Resolution 5, 111th Congress, and the order of the House of today, the Speaker and the Minority Leader appointed Mr. David Skaggs, Colorado, Chairman; Mrs. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, California, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Karan English, Arizona, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Mr. Abner Mikva, Illinois, Alternate; Mr. Porter J. Goss, Florida, Cochairman; Mr. James M. Eagen, III, Colorado, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Allison R. Hayward, Virginia, subject tosection 1(b)(6)(B); and Mr. Bill Frenzel, Virginia, Alternate . 4:44:01 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2009, at 9:26 a.m.: Appointments for the Congressional Oversight Panel. 4:43:40 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives that she designates Ms. Deborah M. Spriggs, Deputy Clerk and Mr. Robert F. Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 111th Congress or until modified by the Clerk. 4:43:39 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer and the Honorable Chris Van Hollen to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions in her absence dur ing the period of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 4:39:50 P.M. - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Boehner notified the Chair that the House will join the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has been assembled and is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make has performed that duty. 4:39:49 P.M. - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hoyer notified the Chair that the House will join the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has been assembled and is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make has performed that duty. 4:36:53 P.M. - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hoyer ased unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the Record entitled "Extensions of Remarks." 4:36:52 P.M. - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. 4:36:51 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:36:50 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 1 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 4:36:48 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 1 — "Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government." 4:35:55 P.M. - H. Res. 10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:35:54 P.M. - H. Res. 10 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 4:34:35 P.M. - H. Res. 10 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 10 — "Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress." 4:34:34 P.M. - H. Res. 12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:34:33 P.M. - H. Res. 12 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 4:34:32 P.M. - H. Res. 12 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 12 — "Electing certain Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 4:34:31 P.M. - H. Res. 8 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:33:56 P.M. - H. Res. 8 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 4:33:55 P.M. - H. Res. 8 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 8 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 4:32:47 P.M. - H. Res. 5 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:32:46 P.M. - H. Res. 5 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 181 (Roll no. 4). 4:13:27 P.M. - H. Res. 5 On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 - 249 (Roll no. 3). 3:38:54 P.M. - H. Res. 5 The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered without objection. 3:36:48 P.M. - H. Res. 5 Mr. Dreier moved to commit with instructions to a Select Committee. 3:36:46 P.M. - H. Res. 5 The previous question was ordered without objection. 2:33:44 P.M. - H. Res. 5 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5. 2:32:54 P.M. - H. Res. 5 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 5 — "Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress." 2:32:53 P.M. - H. Res. 4 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:32:52 P.M. - H. Res. 4 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:31:52 P.M. - H. Res. 4 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 4 — "Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk." 2:31:51 P.M. - H. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:31:50 P.M. - H. Res. 3 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:31:48 P.M. - H. Res. 3 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 3 — "Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress." 2:31:47 P.M. - H. Res. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:31:45 P.M. - H. Res. 2 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:30:25 P.M. - H. Res. 2 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 2 — "To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk." 2:30:24 P.M. - ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Officers of the House. 2:30:23 P.M. - H. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:29:37 P.M. - H. Res. 1 On agreeing to the remainder of the of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:29:36 P.M. - H. Res. 1 On agreeing to the Pence amendment; Failed by voice vote. 2:29:35 P.M. - H. Res. 1 Amendment offered by Mr. Pence. 2:27:41 P.M. - H. Res. 1 On agreeing to the portion of the of the resolution electing the Chaplain. Agreed to by voice vote. 2:26:11 P.M. - H. Res. 1 DIVISION OF THE QUESTION - Mr. Pence demanded that the question be divided. Agreed to by unanimous consent. 2:26:10 P.M. - H. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1 — "Electing officers of the House of Representatives." 2:25:51 P.M. - ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS - Mr. Pence of Indiana notified the House that, at the direction of the Republican Conference, Mr. Boehner of Ohio had been elected as Minority Leader, and that Mr. Cantor of Virginia had been elected as Minority Whip. 2:22:12 P.M. - ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS - Mr. Larson of Connecticut notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Caucus, Mr. Hoyer of Maryland had been elected as Majority Leader and Mr. Clyburn of South Carolina had been elected as Majority Whip. 2:19:46 P.M. - ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 111th Congress. 2:18:31 P.M. - ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect. 2:05:48 P.M. - ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER-ELECT - The Speaker-elect addressed the House prior to taking the Oath of Office which will be administered by the Dean of the House, Representative-elect John Dingell of Michigan. 2:05:47 P.M. - The Speaker-elect was escorted into the Chamber by the Escort Committee and introduced by Representative-elect Boehner, Republican Leader, before assuming the Chair. 1:51:54 P.M. - COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SPEAKER-ELECT - The Clerk appointed a Committee of Members-elect to escort the Speaker-elect into the chamber and to the Chair. 1:50:50 P.M. - Roll call 2 - Election of the Speaker Pelosi: 255 Boehner: 174 (Roll no. 2). Pelosi elected Speaker. 12:47:38 P.M. - APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS - The Clerk announced the appointment of the following Members-elect to act as Tellers during the Roll Call for Election of Speaker: Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Mr. Lungren; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen. 12:42:47 P.M. - NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER - Pursuant to law and precedent, the Clerk announced that the next order of business was the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable John Larson of Connecticut placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable Mike Pence of Indiana placed the name of the Honorable John Boehner into nomination for the Office of Speaker. No other nominations were put forward. 12:42:46 P.M. - The Clerk announced that she had received a letter of resignation from the Honorable Rahm Emanuel of Illinois and that without objection, the letters relating to his resignation would be printed in the Congressional Record. 12:42:45 P.M. - The House received a communication from Representative Emanuel wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at the end of the 110th Congress. 12:40:21 P.M. - ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES - The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received. 12:39:41 P.M. - Call of the States Quorum responded: 428 present (Roll no. 1). 12:07:49 P.M. - CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION - The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the 110th Congress had been received and the names of those persons whose credentials show that they were regularly elected as Representatives in accordance with the laws of their respective States of the United States would be called. Without objection, the Representatives-elect were directed to record their presence by electronic device in order to determine whether a quorum was present. 12:03:44 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:01:39 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington. 12:00:40 P.M. - House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution and Public Law 110-430. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 7, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:23 EDT Yes 3:14:38 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 8, 2009. 3:14:37 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:14:36 P.M. - Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:14:35 P.M. - The House received a communication from Daniel P. Beard, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Beard notified the House that he had been served with a civil subpoena issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, for the production of documents, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will make determinations required by Rule VIII. 3:07:49 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed special order speeches. 3:07:48 P.M. - H. Res. 24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:07:47 P.M. - H. Res. 24 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 3:07:46 P.M. - H. Res. 24 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 24 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 12:47:40 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 12:46:51 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 14: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 12:46:50 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 8. 12:42:54 P.M. - H. Res. 23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:42:53 P.M. - H. Res. 23 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:42:52 P.M. - H. Res. 23 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 23 — "Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States." 12:41:28 P.M. - H.R. 36 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:41:27 P.M. - H.R. 36 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 31 (Roll no. 6). 12:32:25 P.M. - H.R. 36 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 36 — "To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations." 12:28:51 P.M. - ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under Clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the gentleman from Washington, Mr. Hastings; the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Gutierrez; and the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Rogers, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 433. 12:27:45 P.M. - ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE - Members-elect Gutierrez, Hastings (WA) and Rogers (MI) presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office as administered by the Speaker of the House. 12:27:44 P.M. - H.R. 35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:27:43 P.M. - H.R. 35 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 58 (Roll no. 5). 12:00:04 P.M. - H.R. 35 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 35 — "To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records." 12:00:03 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 7. 11:00:47 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 10:59:18 A.M. - S.J. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:59:17 A.M. - S.J. Res. 3 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:55:18 A.M. - S.J. Res. 3 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 3. 10:55:17 A.M. - S.J. Res. 3 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:54:08 A.M. - S.J. Res. 3 Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. S.J. Res. 3 — "Ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Interior are those which were in effect on January 1, 2005." 10:54:07 A.M. - H.R. 36 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:37:33 A.M. - H.R. 36 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36. 10:37:32 A.M. - H.R. 36 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:37:31 A.M. - H.R. 36 Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 36 — "To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations." 10:37:30 A.M. - H.R. 35 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:26:05 A.M. - H.R. 35 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 35. 10:26:04 A.M. - H.R. 35 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:25:46 A.M. - H.R. 35 Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 35 — "To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records." 10:25:45 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 10:25:44 A.M. - Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies - Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, 111th Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker reappointed Ms. Pelosi, California; Mr. Hoyer, Maryland; Mr. Boehner, Ohio . 10:24:46 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:24:45 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 2 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:23:56 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 2 Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 2 — "Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies." 10:23:55 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:22:29 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 1 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:22:28 A.M. - S. Con. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 1 — "To provide for the counting on January 8, 2009, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States." 10:21:49 A.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2009, at 5:13 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 2, S. Con. Res. 1 and S. Con. Res. 2. 10:07:40 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 8 and passed S.J. Res. 3. 10:03:46 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 10:02:57 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boozman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:56 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:52 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:01:49 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:29 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 8, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:20 EDT Yes 3:40:32 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 9, 2009. 3:40:31 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:40:30 P.M. - Mr. Kirk moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:11:10 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 3:11:09 P.M. - Ms. Kaptur asked unanimous consent That the Speaker be authorized to entertain motions to suspend the rules relating to House Resolution 34 on the legislative day of Friday, January 9, 2009. Agreed to without objection. 3:11:08 P.M. - Ms. Kaptur asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on January 9. Agreed to without objection. 2:09:26 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:09:25 P.M. - Mr. Westmoreland requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 15: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 2:07:11 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8. 1:39:24 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 1:36:46 P.M. - DISSOLVING THE JOINT SESSION - After announcing the results of the certification process, the Vice President announced that the Joint Session was dissolved and that the results of the proceedings had during the Joint Session would be entered into the Journals of both Houses. 1:35:31 P.M. - At the conclusion of counting the Electoral ballots, the Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: For the Office of President of the United States, Barack Obama--365; John McCain--173; and for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Joseph Biden--365; Sarah Palin--173. 1:09:51 P.M. - CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES - Beginning with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting. 1:08:30 P.M. - JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER - The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk's desk. 1:01:36 P.M. - APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE - The Vice President and the Members of the Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of certifying the Electoral College ballot count. 1:01:35 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8. 10:20:28 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:55 P.M. today. 10:05:42 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 10:04:49 A.M. - APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS - Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1, 111th Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair announced the Speaker's appointment as tellers on the part of the House to count the electoral votes: Messrs. Brady of Pennsylvania and Lungren of California. 10:03:59 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Holden to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:58 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:02:49 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:50 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 9, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:16 EDT Yes 4:40:28 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on January 13, 2009. 4:40:27 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 4:40:26 P.M. - Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:03:44 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 1:56:53 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 1:46:35 P.M. - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 9, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 1:42:11 P.M. - H. Res. 38 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:41:48 P.M. - H. Res. 38 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 1:41:47 P.M. - H. Res. 38 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 38 — "Electing certain minority members to certain committees." 1:40:58 P.M. - H. Res. 34 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:40:57 P.M. - H. Res. 34 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10). 1:28:40 P.M. - H. Res. 34 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 34 — "Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process." 1:28:39 P.M. - H.R. 11 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:28:38 P.M. - H.R. 11 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 171 (Roll no. 9). 1:20:18 P.M. - H.R. 11 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 11 — "To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes." 1:19:59 P.M. - H.R. 12 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, H.R. 12 is laid on the table. 1:19:58 P.M. - H.R. 12 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, the text of H.R. 12 as passed by the House will be appended to the end of H.R. 11 as new matter. 1:19:57 P.M. - H.R. 12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:19:56 P.M. - H.R. 12 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 163 (Roll no. 8). 1:09:15 P.M. - H.R. 12 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 240 (Roll no. 7). 12:43:19 P.M. - H.R. 12 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 12:34:36 P.M. - H.R. 12 DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House with amendments inserting language which limit reasonable attorney fees. 12:34:35 P.M. - H.R. 12 Mr. Price (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. 12:33:43 P.M. - H.R. 12 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 11:42:26 A.M. - H.R. 12 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 12. 11:42:25 A.M. - H.R. 12 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Motion to recommit allowed. H. Res. 5 provides one hour of debate each for H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Both bills are to be considered in the House. 11:42:24 A.M. - H.R. 12 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. H.R. 12 — "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes." 11:41:47 A.M. - H.R. 11 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 11, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller of California demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of passage were postponed until later in the legislative day. 11:40:46 A.M. - H.R. 11 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 10:34:50 A.M. - H.R. 11 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 11. 10:33:11 A.M. - H.R. 11 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Motion to recommit allowed. H. Res. 5 provides one hour of debate each for H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Both bills are to be considered in the House. 10:33:10 A.M. - H.R. 11 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. H.R. 11 — "To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes." 10:32:32 A.M. - H. Res. 34 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 9:17:28 A.M. - H. Res. 34 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34. 9:17:27 A.M. - H. Res. 34 Considered under suspension of the rules. 9:16:33 A.M. - H. Res. 34 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 34 — "Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process." 9:16:32 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 9:03:45 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle. 9:03:38 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:02:57 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 9:01:48 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 9:01:45 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Niki Tsongas to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 9:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 13, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:13 EDT Yes 8:54:04 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2009. 8:54:03 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:54:02 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn. 8:53:59 P.M. - Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 53. 8:53:58 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 52. 8:53:57 P.M. - H. Res. 51 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 8:53:56 P.M. - H. Res. 51 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 8:53:55 P.M. - H. Res. 51 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 51 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 8:52:30 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Turner . Mr. Turner submitted his resignation from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection. 8:52:29 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms. Castor (FL) . Ms. Castor (FL) submitted her resignation from the Committee on Rules. The resignation was accepted without objection. 8:51:02 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms. Sutton . Ms. Sutton submitted her resignation from the Committee on Rules. The resignation was accepted without objection. 8:50:02 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Welch . Mr. Welch submitted his resignation from the Committee on Rules. The resignation was accepted without objection. 8:50:01 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13. 8:28:37 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 7:26:56 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The Chair will entertain special order speeches without prejudice to the resumption of further legislative business. 7:25:20 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 15: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min. 7:25:19 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 14: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, and Mr. HUNTER for 5 min. 7:19:43 P.M. - H. Res. 43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:19:42 P.M. - H. Res. 43 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 13). 7:11:02 P.M. - H. Res. 43 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 43 — "Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service." 7:10:33 P.M. - H. Res. 50 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:10:32 P.M. - H. Res. 50 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12). 7:02:09 P.M. - H. Res. 50 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 50 — "Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island." 7:01:30 P.M. - ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under Clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the gentleman from California, Mr. Gary G. Miller, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434. 7:00:57 P.M. - ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE - Member-Elect Gary G. Miller (CA), Forty-Second District, State of California, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office as administered by the Speaker of the House. 6:59:20 P.M. - H. Res. 41 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:59:19 P.M. - H. Res. 41 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 11). 6:31:33 P.M. - H. Res. 41 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 41 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009." 6:30:58 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:30:57 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13. 3:17:00 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 3:16:58 P.M. - H. Res. 15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:16:57 P.M. - H. Res. 15 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 3:01:19 P.M. - H. Res. 15 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 15. 3:01:18 P.M. - H. Res. 15 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:01:17 P.M. - H. Res. 15 Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 15 — "Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana." 3:00:10 P.M. - H. Res. 43 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:43:59 P.M. - H. Res. 43 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 43. 2:43:58 P.M. - H. Res. 43 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:43:57 P.M. - H. Res. 43 Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 43 — "Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service." 2:42:24 P.M. - H. Res. 50 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:25:21 P.M. - H. Res. 50 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 50. 2:25:20 P.M. - H. Res. 50 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:25:19 P.M. - H. Res. 50 Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 50 — "Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island." 2:24:25 P.M. - H. Res. 41 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:16:24 P.M. - H. Res. 41 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41. 2:16:23 P.M. - H. Res. 41 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:16:22 P.M. - H. Res. 41 Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 41 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009." 2:15:23 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today. 2:12:04 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an agreement between the United States and new NATO Parties on the provision of atomic information. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-6). 2:11:01 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report detailing the plan of the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authority under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - referred to the Committee on Financial Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-5). 2:02:29 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:02:28 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:27 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:01:35 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:04 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13. 12:55:07 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:31:41 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:46 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:41 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 14, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:10 EDT Yes 10:28:20 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2009. 10:28:19 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:28:18 P.M. - Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:16:46 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:16:45 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 21: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:16:44 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 15: Mr. Campbell for 5 min and Mr. Wolf for 5 min. 7:13:27 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:12:57 P.M. - H.R. 384 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 384 as unfinished business. 6:03:46 P.M. - H.R. 384 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 384. 6:03:45 P.M. - H.R. 384 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 6:03:44 P.M. - H.R. 384 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — "To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 6:02:56 P.M. - H. Res. 61 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:02:55 P.M. - H. Res. 61 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 6:02:54 P.M. - H. Res. 61 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 61 — "Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States." 6:01:02 P.M. - Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 62. 6:01:01 P.M. - H.R. 384 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 384 as unfinished business. 6:00:00 P.M. - H.R. 384 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 5:59:00 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the Committee rise. 4:49:28 P.M. - H.R. 384 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hour of general debate on H.R. 384. 4:48:54 P.M. - H.R. 384 The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Chairman of the Committee. 4:48:53 P.M. - H.R. 384 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 53 and Rule XVIII. 4:48:52 P.M. - H.R. 384 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 384 with 2 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion after general debate and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. 4:48:51 P.M. - H.R. 384 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. H.R. 384 — "To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 4:48:50 P.M. - H. Res. 40 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:48:49 P.M. - H. Res. 40 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 18). 4:38:49 P.M. - H. Res. 40 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 40 — "Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes." 4:38:48 P.M. - H. Res. 53 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:38:46 P.M. - H. Res. 53 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 17). 4:11:33 P.M. - H. Res. 53 The previous question was ordered without objection. 3:23:52 P.M. - H. Res. 53 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 53. 3:23:51 P.M. - H. Res. 53 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 53 — "Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 384) to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 3:22:57 P.M. - H. Res. 40 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:48:18 P.M. - H. Res. 40 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 40. 2:48:17 P.M. - H. Res. 40 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:48:16 P.M. - H. Res. 40 Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 40 — "Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes." 2:47:09 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 2:45:40 P.M. - H.R. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:45:39 P.M. - H.R. 2 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 289 - 139 (Roll no. 16). 2:30:50 P.M. - H.R. 2 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 247 (Roll no. 15). 2:11:58 P.M. - H.R. 2 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 2:05:27 P.M. - H.R. 2 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deal (GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments to determine the use of funds for the Children's Health Insurance Program. 2:01:50 P.M. - H.R. 2 Mr. Deal (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. 2:00:36 P.M. - H.R. 2 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12:28:35 P.M. - H.R. 2 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2. 12:26:43 P.M. - H.R. 2 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The Resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 12:26:42 P.M. - H.R. 2 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 52. H.R. 2 — "To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes." 12:26:41 P.M. - H. Res. 59 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:26:40 P.M. - H. Res. 59 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:25:59 P.M. - H. Res. 59 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 59 — "Electing a Minority member to a standing committee." 12:25:58 P.M. - H. Res. 52 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:25:56 P.M. - H. Res. 52 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 14). 11:59:25 A.M. - H. Res. 52 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:34:59 A.M. - H. Res. 52 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 52. 10:34:58 A.M. - H. Res. 52 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 52 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes." 10:06:45 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 10:05:39 A.M. - SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING - Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Markey, Massachusetts, Chairman, and Mr. Sensenbrenner, Wisconsin. 10:04:44 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 60. 10:04:38 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:55 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:02:44 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Delaware. 10:01:39 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 15, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:06 EDT Yes 3:53:59 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on January 16, 2009. 3:53:58 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:53:57 P.M. - Mr. Poe (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:52:00 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-9). 3:51:00 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. 3:05:02 P.M. - The House resumed with special order speeches. 3:05:01 P.M. - PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of Rule 10, clause 11 of Rule 1, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Rogers, Michigan. 2:35:00 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:34:02 P.M. - Mr. Wolf requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 22: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min. 2:34:01 P.M. - Mr. Wolf requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 21. 2:33:00 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in effect beyond January 23, 2009. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-8). 2:32:19 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the National Drug Control Strategy for 2009 - referred to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, and Small Business, Transportation an d Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-7). 2:26:18 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:25:59 P.M. - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, January 16, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Agreed to without objection. 2:25:58 P.M. - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009. Agreed to without objection. 2:04:41 P.M. - H.R. 384 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 384 as unfinished business. 2:03:38 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Murphy, Patrick amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 22). 1:55:04 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Bachmann amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 282 (Roll no. 21). 1:47:59 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 274 (Roll no. 20). 1:37:30 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 275 - 152 (Roll no. 19). 1:10:31 P.M. - H.R. 384 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:10:30 P.M. - H.R. 384 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Patrick Murphy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Patrick Murphy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:59:23 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Patrick Murphy amendment. 12:59:22 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy, Patrick, printed 7 printed in House Report 111-3 to require the Federal Reserve to disclose detailed information regarding the Federal Reserves Mortgage-Backed Securities purchase program. 12:57:35 P.M. - H.R. 384 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the Bachmann amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bachmann demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:43:47 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62 the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Bachmann amendment. 12:43:46 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Bachmann, numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-3 to eliminate changes and additional funding for the HOPE for Homeowners program. 12:43:45 P.M. - H.R. 384 By unanimous consent, the Holt amendment was withdrawn. 12:35:48 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Holt asked unanimous consent to modify his amendment. Objection was heard. 12:29:59 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Holt amendment. 12:29:58 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-3 to amend the EESA to require that, provided TARP funds are not used for their purchase, the Secretary shall facilitate an auction of troubled assets by third party purchases and, if such auction does not take place within 3 months from enactment, the Secretary must report to Congress on the mechanism the Secretary deems best to use to value and liquidate such assets. 12:28:38 P.M. - H.R. 384 Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting. 12:28:37 P.M. - H.R. 384 The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President. 12:28:36 P.M. - H.R. 384 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:15:15 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Purusuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hensarling amendment. 12:15:14 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hensarling, numbered 3 in House Report 111-3 to remove the Secretary's authority to delegate an observer to attend meetings of the board of directors of any assisted institution. 12:14:41 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Matsui amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:03:04 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matsui amendment. 12:02:57 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Ms. Matsui, numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-3 to provide a sense of Congress stating that TARP participants, who receive from future TARP funds, should not initiate a foreclosure proceeding or foreclosure sale on any principal homeowner until the new systematic loan modification plan is implemented and deemed fully operational by the Secretary and Chair of FDIC. 12:02:56 P.M. - H.R. 384 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Frank amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frank demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 11:14:35 A.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Frank amendment. 11:13:50 A.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Frank (MA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-3 to make sundry clarifications with respect to the use of TARP funds. 11:13:49 A.M. - H.R. 384 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 11:12:28 A.M. - H.R. 384 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — "To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 11:12:27 A.M. - H. Res. 62 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:11:57 A.M. - H. Res. 62 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 11:11:56 A.M. - H. Res. 62 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:20:00 A.M. - H. Res. 62 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 62. 10:16:15 A.M. - H. Res. 62 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 62 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 384) to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program, and for other purposes." 10:03:53 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 10:03:48 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kaptur to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:44 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:45 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 16, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:03 EDT Yes 4:08:39 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 20, 2009. 4:07:27 P.M. - The House received a communication from Christopher P. Carney, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Carney notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Wayne County, Pennsylvania, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make determinations required by Rule VIII. 4:07:26 P.M. - The House received a communication from Joe Fabricatore, Constituent Services Director. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Fabricatore notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Wayne County, Pennsylvania, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make determinations required by Rule VIII. 4:06:26 P.M. - The House received a communication from April Metwalli, Chief of Staff. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Metwalli notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Wayne County, Pennsylvania, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she would make determinations required by Rule VIII. 4:05:25 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 16, 2009, at 10:29 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 22 and S. 273. 4:04:00 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an economic report on the status of the United States - referred to the Joint Economic Committee and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-2). 4:03:06 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4:02:55 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 4:01:44 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 4:01:40 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 4:00:40 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 20, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:00 EDT Yes 12:47:00 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 61. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 21, 2009. 10:07:00 A.M. - Pursuant to H. Res. 23, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 61, 111th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. 10:04:58 A.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. . Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection. 10:04:57 A.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Scalise . Mr. Scalise submitted his resignation from the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection. 10:04:56 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hare to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:04:55 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:00 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:02 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry F. Costello to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:01 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 21, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:57 EDT Yes 7:23:45 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2009. 7:23:44 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:23:43 P.M. - Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:50:38 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:49:09 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches. 4:48:27 P.M. - Mrs. Lummis requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 28: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:48:26 P.M. - Mrs. Lummis requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 27: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:44:47 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Alexander . Mr. Alexander submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection. 4:44:46 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms. Foxx . Ms. Foxx submitted her resignation from the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform and Agriculture. The resignation was accepted without objection. 4:44:45 P.M. - H.R. 384 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 384. 4:44:44 P.M. - H.R. 384 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:44:43 P.M. - H.R. 384 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 166 (Roll no. 26). 4:35:10 P.M. - H.R. 384 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 228 (Roll no. 25). 4:17:27 P.M. - H.R. 384 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 4:07:36 P.M. - H.R. 384 Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrett (SC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment pertaining to provisions dealing with Title I- TARP Terminiation and Full Repayment Plan. 4:06:44 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Barrett (SC) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. 4:06:43 P.M. - H.R. 384 On motion to table appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 176 (Roll no. 24). 3:46:11 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Frank (MA) moved to table appeal of the ruling of the chair. 3:41:14 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Gohmert appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair. 3:41:13 P.M. - H.R. 384 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. 3:41:12 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Frank (MA) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Frank stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit exceed the scope of the bill and the motion to recommit is therefore, not germane. Sustained by the Chair. 3:40:36 P.M. - H.R. 384 Mr. Gohmert moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. 3:39:40 P.M. - H.R. 384 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 3:38:06 P.M. - H.R. 384 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 384. 3:37:43 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 427 - 1 (Roll no. 23). 3:06:13 P.M. - H.R. 384 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 3:06:12 P.M. - H.R. 384 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — "To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 3:05:59 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 21. 2:35:41 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:34:56 P.M. - H.R. 384 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 384 as unfinished business. 2:34:55 P.M. - H.R. 384 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:24:44 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinchey amendment. 2:24:43 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hinchey, numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-3 to require Treasury to immediately obtain information from recipients of TARP funds and their precise use of funds allocated prior to January 1, 2009, and require the Treasury to conduct an analysis of the use of those funds within 30 days of enactment. 2:24:42 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:13:40 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment. 2:13:39 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-3 to clarify that the TARP Special Inspector General has oversight power over any actions taken by Treasury under this legislation that he deems appropriate, with certain exceptions. 2:13:38 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:02:15 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment. 2:01:58 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mr. Frank (MA), numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-3 to require that any assisted institution publicly report, not less than quarterly, on the institution's use of the assistance, and would require the Treasury to make those reports readily available online. 2:00:56 P.M. - H.R. 384 On agreeing to the Myrick amendment Agreed to by voice vote. 1:56:11 P.M. - H.R. 384 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 62, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Myrick amendment. 1:55:46 P.M. - H.R. 384 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Myrick, numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-3 to prohibit TARP fund recipients from outsourcing new customer service or call center jobs to foreign companies. 1:55:45 P.M. - H.R. 384 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 1:55:44 P.M. - H.R. 384 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — "To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program." 1:53:48 P.M. - H. Res. 58 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:43:33 P.M. - H. Res. 58 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 58. 1:43:32 P.M. - H. Res. 58 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:43:31 P.M. - H. Res. 58 Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 58 — "Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game." 1:42:51 P.M. - H. Res. 56 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:27:18 P.M. - H. Res. 56 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56. 1:27:17 P.M. - H. Res. 56 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:27:16 P.M. - H. Res. 56 Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 56 — "Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week"." 1:26:43 P.M. - H. Res. 39 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:26:42 P.M. - H. Res. 39 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:58:11 P.M. - H. Res. 39 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 39. 12:58:10 P.M. - H. Res. 39 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:57:58 P.M. - H. Res. 39 Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 39 — "Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools." 12:57:57 P.M. - H. Res. 73 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:57:56 P.M. - H. Res. 73 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:30:01 P.M. - H. Res. 73 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 73. 12:29:58 P.M. - H. Res. 73 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:28:50 P.M. - H. Res. 73 Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 73 — "Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes." 12:28:49 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 12:08:36 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:08:35 P.M. - H. Res. 74 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:08:34 P.M. - H. Res. 74 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 12:06:15 P.M. - H. Res. 74 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 74 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 12:05:44 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:05:43 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:04:43 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:03:51 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:00:37 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 22, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:54 EDT Yes 3:25:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2009. 3:25:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:25:48 P.M. - Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:01:50 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 1:41:05 P.M. - Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution - Pursuant to Sections 5580 and 5581 of the Revised Statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: Mr. Becerra, Ms. Matsui and Mr. Johnson Sam of Texas. 1:40:29 P.M. - H. Res. 80 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:40:28 P.M. - H. Res. 80 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 1:39:21 P.M. - H. Res. 80 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 80 — "Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives." 1:38:59 P.M. - H. Res. 58 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:38:58 P.M. - H. Res. 58 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 399 - 5, 7 Present (Roll no. 29). 1:31:06 P.M. - H. Res. 58 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 58 — "Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game." 1:30:30 P.M. - H. Res. 56 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:30:29 P.M. - H. Res. 56 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28). 1:23:10 P.M. - H. Res. 56 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 56 — "Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week"." 1:22:56 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:22:55 P.M. - H.J. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:22:54 P.M. - H.J. Res. 3 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 155 (Roll no. 27). 12:53:14 P.M. - H.J. Res. 3 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute. 10:23:37 A.M. - H.J. Res. 3 DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 3. 10:23:36 A.M. - H.J. Res. 3 Considered as privileged matter. H.J. Res. 3 — "Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008." 10:22:04 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one minute speeches. 10:20:31 A.M. - Joint Economic Committee - Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Representative Maloney of New York and Representative Brady of Texas . 10:11:00 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 10:10:16 A.M. - H. Res. 78 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:10:15 A.M. - H. Res. 78 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:09:42 A.M. - H. Res. 78 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 78 — "Electing certain minority members to certain standing committees." 10:03:40 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:39 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:39 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 23, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:51 EDT Yes 12:03:48 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on January 26, 2009. 12:03:45 P.M. - APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to the provisions of Section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Chair announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate had appointed Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf as Director of the Congressional Budget Office effective immediately for the remainder of the term expiring January 3, 2011. 12:03:44 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 181. 12:02:54 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:53 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:01:49 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:01:47 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:00:40 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:48 EDT Yes 9:45:21 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on January 27, 2009. 9:45:20 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:45:19 P.M. - Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. 8:55:12 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 8:54:46 P.M. - Ms. Slaughter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 87 and H. Res. 88. 7:23:46 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:22:44 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 28: Mr. Calvert for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Olson for 5 min. 7:22:43 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 27: Mr. Calvert for 5 min and himself for 5 min. 7:11:40 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:10:47 P.M. - Mr. Obey filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 679. 7:09:13 P.M. - H. Res. 84 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:09:12 P.M. - H. Res. 84 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 31). 6:59:57 P.M. - H. Res. 84 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 84 — "Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549." 6:58:45 P.M. - H. Res. 31 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:58:44 P.M. - H. Res. 31 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 30). 6:33:00 P.M. - H. Res. 31 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 31 — "Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day"." 6:32:51 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:32:50 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26. 6:17:44 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 6:16:21 P.M. - H. Res. 84 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5:47:31 P.M. - H. Res. 84 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 84. 5:47:30 P.M. - H. Res. 84 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:47:29 P.M. - H. Res. 84 Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 84 — "Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549." 5:46:41 P.M. - H. Res. 31 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5:31:59 P.M. - H. Res. 31 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 31. 5:31:58 P.M. - H. Res. 31 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:31:57 P.M. - H. Res. 31 Mr. Welch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 31 — "Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day"." 5:31:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today. 5:30:38 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26. 2:07:59 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:07:58 P.M. - ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from New York, Mrs. Gillibrand, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 433. 2:07:57 P.M. - The House received a communication from Representative Gillibrand wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on January 26, 2009. 2:02:57 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:02:56 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lujan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:55 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:01:26 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26. 12:40:30 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:30:52 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:47 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:45 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 27, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:44 EDT Yes 10:13:59 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 28, 2009. 10:13:58 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:13:57 P.M. - Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 9:13:41 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 9:12:55 P.M. - Mr. Scalise requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 3: Mr. Jones for 5 min and Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min. 9:12:54 P.M. - Mr. Scalise requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 28: Mrs. Biggert for 5 min and Ms. Foxx for 5 min. 9:10:11 P.M. - S. 328 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Jan. 28. 8:30:18 P.M. - S. 328 DEBATE - The House continued with debate on S. 328. 8:29:17 P.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 92. 8:21:16 P.M. - S. 328 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 328. 8:21:15 P.M. - S. 328 Considered under suspension of the rules. 8:20:51 P.M. - S. 328 Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 328 — "To postpone the DTV transition date." 8:20:50 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until January 28. 8:19:15 P.M. - H.R. 1 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business. 4:43:16 P.M. - H.R. 1 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 3 hours and 30 minutes of general debate on H.R. 1. 4:43:15 P.M. - H.R. 1 The Speaker designated the Honorable John F. Tierney to act as Chairman of the Committee. 4:43:14 P.M. - H.R. 1 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 88 and Rule XVIII. 4:42:56 P.M. - H.R. 1 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 with 3 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI, are waived. After general debate, the Committee shall rise without motion and no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. 4:42:55 P.M. - H.R. 1 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 88. H.R. 1 — "Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 4:42:54 P.M. - H.R. 1 On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 199 (Roll no. 38). 4:26:39 P.M. - H.R. 1 QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Pending any declaration of the House into the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 88 for consideration of H.R. 1--which contains an emergency designation for purposes of pay-as-you-go principles--the Chair announced that it must put the question of consideration of H.R. 1 under clause 10(c)(3)of rule 21. 4:25:37 P.M. - S. 181 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:25:36 P.M. - S. 181 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 177 (Roll no. 37). 4:16:12 P.M. - S. 181 On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 - 250 (Roll no. 36). 3:46:48 P.M. - S. 181 The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered without objection. 3:41:59 P.M. - S. 181 Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the McKeon motion to commit S. 181 to the Committee on Education and Labor. 3:41:58 P.M. - S. 181 Mr. McKeon moved to commit to Education and Labor. 3:40:55 P.M. - S. 181 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 3:00:13 P.M. - S. 181 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 181. 2:59:55 P.M. - S. 181 Rule provides for consideration of S. 181 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. 2:59:54 P.M. - S. 181 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 87. S. 181 — "To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes." 2:58:35 P.M. - Investigative Subcommittees of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule 10, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: Mr. Hastings of WA . 2:58:34 P.M. - Investigative Subcommittees of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct - Pursuant to Clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule 10, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: Mr. Green Gene of TX and Mr. Scott of VA . 2:58:33 P.M. - H. Res. 88 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:58:31 P.M. - H. Res. 88 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 35). 2:46:24 P.M. - H. Res. 88 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 183 (Roll no. 34). 2:32:03 P.M. - H. Res. 88 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 88 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 2:30:35 P.M. - H. Res. 87 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:30:33 P.M. - H. Res. 87 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 174 (Roll no. 33). 2:21:58 P.M. - H. Res. 87 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 32). 1:56:52 P.M. - H. Res. 87 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 87 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes." 1:55:46 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:55:45 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 26 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 1:54:31 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 26 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 26 — "Providing for an adjournment of the House." 1:53:57 P.M. - H. Res. 88 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 88, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day. 12:49:08 P.M. - H. Res. 88 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 88. 12:48:44 P.M. - H. Res. 88 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 88 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 12:47:39 P.M. - H. Res. 87 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day. 12:15:13 P.M. - H. Res. 87 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 87. 12:15:12 P.M. - H. Res. 87 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 87 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes." 12:03:16 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:02:53 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:52 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:01:27 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:00:43 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 27. 10:48:00 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:39:16 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House continued with Morning-Hour debate. 10:39:14 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 328. 10:32:40 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:31:46 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:30:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 28, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:40 EDT Yes 9:36:38 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 26. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 2, 2009. 9:36:37 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:36:36 P.M. - Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:57:31 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 7:57:30 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 26. 6:39:40 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further Special Order speeches. 6:35:00 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Conaway . Mr. Conaway submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection. 6:28:32 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has resumed Special Order speeches. 6:28:31 P.M. - H. Res. 97 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:28:30 P.M. - H. Res. 97 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 6:27:57 P.M. - H. Res. 97 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 97 — "Changing the size of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence." 6:25:57 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business. 6:25:56 P.M. - Mr. Olson requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 4: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 6:25:55 P.M. - Mr. Olson requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on February 3. 6:19:55 P.M. - Mr. Cohen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in the H. Con. Res. 26, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection. 6:19:54 P.M. - Mr. Cohen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday, February 2, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 6:18:05 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 6:12:10 P.M. - H.R. 1 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1. 6:12:09 P.M. - H.R. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:11:59 P.M. - H.R. 1 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 188 (Roll no. 46). 6:04:03 P.M. - H.R. 1 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 270 (Roll no. 45). 5:46:13 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 5:34:00 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with sundry amendments. 5:33:38 P.M. - H.R. 1 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. 5:32:17 P.M. - H.R. 1 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 5:31:55 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 5:31:54 P.M. - H.R. 1 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1. 5:31:53 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 266 (Roll no. 44). 5:18:25 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 116 - 320 (Roll no. 43). 5:10:40 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 302 (Roll no. 42). 4:44:05 P.M. - H.R. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 4:43:04 P.M. - H.R. 1 Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting. 4:42:57 P.M. - H.R. 1 The Committee of the Whole rose informally. 4:33:20 P.M. - H.R. 1 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Camp amendment in the nature of a substitute, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment in the nature of a substitute until later in the legislative day. 3:33:19 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the Camp amendment in the nature of a substitute. 3:32:24 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Camp, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to strike everything after enacting clause and adds income tax rate deductions for bottom two income tax brackets, alternative minimum tax relief, small business deduction, bonus depreciation, small business expensing, expanded carryback of net operating losses, improved home buyer credit, unemployment benefit tax exemption, health insurance premium deduction, repeal of 3 percent withholdings requirement for government contractors, extension of unemployment benefits, and a Sense of Congress against tax increases to offset outlays. 3:31:49 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Teague amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 3:24:36 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Teague amendment. 3:24:35 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Teague, numbered 10 printed in Part B in House Report 111-9 to require that the Recovery.gov website contain links and other information on how to access job information created at or by entities receiving funding under the bill; including links to local employment agencies, state, local, and other public agencies receiving recovery funds, and private firms contracted to perform work funded by the bill. 3:23:55 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Platts amendment Agreed to by voice vote. 3:12:00 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Platts amendment. 3:11:42 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Platts, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to insert the text of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (H.R. 985 in the 110th Congress) regarding protections for federal employees who report waste, fraud, and abuse. 3:11:41 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Kissell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 3:02:38 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kissel amendment. 3:02:37 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Kissell, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to expand the Berry Amendment Extension Act to include DHS to require the government to purchase uniforms for more more than one hundred thousand uniformed employees from U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers. 3:01:59 P.M. - H.R. 1 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 2:51:27 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment. 2:51:26 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to strike funding for Amtrak. 2:50:56 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:46:13 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment. 2:46:12 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to provide that job training funds may be used for broadband deployment and related activities provided in the bill. 2:45:07 P.M. - H.R. 1 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neugebauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Neugebauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 2:35:58 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment. 2:35:57 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Neugebauer, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to strike the appropriations provisions from the bill. 2:34:21 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Nadler (NY) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:23:27 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment. 2:23:26 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler (NY), numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to increase transit capital funding by $3 billion. 2:22:56 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Shuster amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:14:14 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment. 2:14:13 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Shuster, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to clarify that federal funds received by States under the bill for highway maintenance shall not be used to replace existing funds in place for transportation projects. 2:13:41 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Markey (MA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:11:33 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey (MA) amendment. 2:11:32 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey (MA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to require that the Secretary require, as a condition of receiving funding under Title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, that the demonstration projects utilize Internet-based or other open protocols and standards if available and appropriate. 2:11:31 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:02:57 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment. 2:01:11 P.M. - H.R. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Oberstar, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 111-9 to amend the aviation, highway, rail, and transit priority consideration and "use-it-or-lose-it" provisions to require that 50 percent of the funds be obligated within 90 days. 1:59:04 P.M. - H.R. 1 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, an amendment printed in part A of House Report 111-9, is considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for purpose of further amendment. 12:59:10 P.M. - H.R. 1 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1. 12:59:09 P.M. - H.R. 1 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 12:59:08 P.M. - H.R. 1 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 12:56:10 P.M. - H. Res. 96 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:56:09 P.M. - H. Res. 96 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 12:54:39 P.M. - H. Res. 96 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 96 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 12:53:19 P.M. - S. 328 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:53:18 P.M. - S. 328 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 - 168 (Roll no. 41). 12:44:05 P.M. - S. 328 Considered as unfinished business. S. 328 — "To postpone the DTV transition date." 12:44:04 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 12:43:53 P.M. - H. Res. 92 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:43:51 P.M. - H. Res. 92 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 185 (Roll no. 40). 12:20:02 P.M. - H. Res. 92 The previous question was ordered without objection. 11:15:12 A.M. - H. Res. 92 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 92. 11:10:53 A.M. - H. Res. 92 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 92 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 11:05:41 A.M. - H. Res. 92 On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 174 (Roll no. 39). 10:22:27 A.M. - H. Res. 92 POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Stearns raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 92 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 92. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration. 10:18:54 A.M. - H. Res. 92 By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter called up H. Res. 92 and asked for its immediate consideration. 10:16:35 A.M. - H. Con. Res. 27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:16:34 A.M. - H. Con. Res. 27 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 10:16:33 A.M. - H. Con. Res. 27 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 27 — "Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln." 10:15:29 A.M. - H. Con. Res. 27 Mr. Capuano asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. 10:03:44 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 10:02:49 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Driehaus to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:47 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:42 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:01:39 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:53 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 2, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:37 EDT Yes 2:03:55 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on February 3, 2009. 2:03:52 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2009, at 4:06 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 352 and H.R. 2 with an amendment and asked for a conference thereon. 2:02:49 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:48 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:49 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Alan N. Keiran, Chief of Staff, Office of the Senate Chaplain 2:00:46 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 2:00:43 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:34 EDT Yes 8:30:38 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2009. 8:30:37 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:30:36 P.M. - Mr. Boyd moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:29:28 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:28:00 P.M. - Mr. McCotter requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 10: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:23:53 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:20:55 P.M. - Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 107 and H. Res. 108. 7:19:50 P.M. - H.R. 559 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:19:49 P.M. - H.R. 559 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 49). 7:09:35 P.M. - H.R. 559 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 559 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes." 7:07:02 P.M. - H. Res. 103 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:07:01 P.M. - H. Res. 103 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 48). 6:58:03 P.M. - H. Res. 103 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 103 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week." 6:56:02 P.M. - H. Res. 82 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:56:01 P.M. - H. Res. 82 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 47). 6:31:06 P.M. - H. Res. 82 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 82 — "Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month"." 6:30:37 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:30:36 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 3. 5:02:55 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 5:02:54 P.M. - SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING - Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Shadegg of Arizona, Mr. Sullivan of Oklahoma, Mrs. Blackburn of Tennessee, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, and Mrs. Capito of West Virginia . 5:02:52 P.M. - H.R. 549 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:02:51 P.M. - H.R. 549 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 4:45:12 P.M. - H.R. 549 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 549. 4:45:11 P.M. - H.R. 549 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:45:10 P.M. - H.R. 549 Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 549 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes." 4:44:18 P.M. - H.R. 559 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:21:45 P.M. - H.R. 559 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 559. 4:21:44 P.M. - H.R. 559 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:21:43 P.M. - H.R. 559 Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 559 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes." 4:21:42 P.M. - H.R. 553 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:21:41 P.M. - H.R. 553 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 3:49:55 P.M. - H.R. 553 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 553. 3:49:54 P.M. - H.R. 553 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:49:53 P.M. - H.R. 553 Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 553 — "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes." 3:48:34 P.M. - H. Res. 103 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:22:48 P.M. - H. Res. 103 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 103. 3:22:47 P.M. - H. Res. 103 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:22:46 P.M. - H. Res. 103 Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 103 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week." 3:22:45 P.M. - H. Res. 82 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:00:56 P.M. - H. Res. 82 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 82. 3:00:55 P.M. - H. Res. 82 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:00:54 P.M. - H. Res. 82 Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 82 — "Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month"." 3:00:53 P.M. - H.R. 738 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:44:05 P.M. - H.R. 738 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 738. 2:44:04 P.M. - H.R. 738 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:43:49 P.M. - H.R. 738 Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 738 — "To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes." 2:43:48 P.M. - H.R. 748 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:43:47 P.M. - H.R. 748 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:25:02 P.M. - H.R. 748 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 748. 2:24:59 P.M. - H.R. 748 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:24:58 P.M. - H.R. 748 Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 748 — "To establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety." 2:22:15 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 2:21:15 P.M. - Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming - Pursuant to Section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, 111th Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming: Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Inslee, Mr. Larson of CT, Ms. Herseth Sandlin, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Hall of NY, Mr. Salazar and Ms. Speier . 2:21:14 P.M. - Joint Economic Committee - Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Hill, Ms. Sanchez, Loretta of (CA), Mr. Cummings, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Paul, Mr. Burgess and Mr. Campbell . 2:06:12 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:05:39 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Butterfield to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:05:38 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:03:56 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:03:55 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 3. 12:50:59 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:33:47 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:33:43 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 4, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:30 EDT Yes 8:29:21 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 26. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 9, 2009. 8:29:20 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:29:19 P.M. - Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 6:33:55 P.M. - The House resumed special order speeches. 6:32:54 P.M. - SELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT PANEL OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS - Pursuant to clause 4(a)(5) of Rule 10, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the SELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT PANEL OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Holt, Mr. Obey, Mr. Murtha, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Dicks, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Israel, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Lewis of CA, Mr. Young of FL, Mr. Hoekstra and Mr. Frelinghuysen . 6:32:53 P.M. - PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of Rule 10, Clause 11 of Rule 1, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Hastings of FL, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Holt, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Thompson of CA, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Murphy, Patrick J.,Mr. Schiff, Mr. Smith of WA, Mr. Boren, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Thornberry, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Miller of FL, Mr. Kline of MN and Mr. Conaway . 4:50:52 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business. 4:43:33 P.M. - Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 11: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:43:32 P.M. - Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 10: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min and Mr. Inglis for 5 min. 4:43:31 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches. 4:41:29 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Monday, February 9, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 4:20:28 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Carter notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Carter was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 4:19:13 P.M. - H.R. 738 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:19:12 P.M. - H.R. 738 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 53). 4:13:24 P.M. - H.R. 738 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 738 — "To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes." 4:13:23 P.M. - S. 352 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:13:22 P.M. - S. 352 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 158 (Roll no. 52). 4:04:52 P.M. - S. 352 On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 242 (Roll no. 51). 3:38:43 P.M. - S. 352 The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection. 3:28:35 P.M. - S. 352 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton(TX) motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House adding a new section pertaining to Clearance of Public Safety Spectrum, Adjacent Channels, and other Channels Causing Interference. 3:28:34 P.M. - S. 352 Mr. Barton (TX) moved to commit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. 2:21:13 P.M. - S. 352 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 352. 2:20:46 P.M. - S. 352 Rule provides for consideration of S. 352 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. 2:20:45 P.M. - S. 352 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 108. S. 352 — "To postpone the DTV transition date." 2:20:44 P.M. - H. Res. 108 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:19:10 P.M. - H. Res. 108 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:19:09 P.M. - H. Res. 108 The previous question was ordered without objection. 1:13:36 P.M. - H. Res. 108 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 108. 1:13:35 P.M. - H. Res. 108 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 108 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 352) to postpone the DTV transition date." 1:12:00 P.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles B. Rangel. Mr. Rangel forwarded to the House the Ways and Means Committee's recommendations for certain positions for the 111th Congress. 1:11:07 P.M. - H. Res. 118 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:11:06 P.M. - H. Res. 118 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 1:11:05 P.M. - H. Res. 118 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 118 — "Electing minority members to certain standing committees." 1:10:18 P.M. - H.R. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:10:17 P.M. - H.R. 2 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 - 135 (Roll no. 50). 12:44:19 P.M. - H.R. 2 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12:41:41 P.M. - The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2. 12:41:40 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 27. 11:17:50 A.M. - H.R. 2 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2. 11:17:49 A.M. - H.R. 2 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 107, Mr. Waxman moved to agree to the Senate amendment. 11:16:12 A.M. - H. Res. 107 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:15:57 A.M. - H. Res. 107 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 11:15:56 A.M. - H. Res. 107 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:27:33 A.M. - H. Res. 107 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 107. 10:27:32 A.M. - H. Res. 107 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 107 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Childrens's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes." 10:08:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to ten per side of the aisle. 10:02:43 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:40 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:40 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Jim Higgins, McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church, Powder Springs, Georgia 10:00:54 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:51 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 9, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:27 EDT Yes 7:20:24 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on February 10, 2009. 7:20:23 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:20:22 P.M. - Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. 5:46:25 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 5:46:24 P.M. - H. Res. 137 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:46:23 P.M. - H. Res. 137 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 5:45:43 P.M. - H. Res. 137 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 137 — "Making technical corrections to House Resolution 24." 4:35:59 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:35:58 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 13: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:35:57 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 12: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:35:56 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 11: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Gohmert for 5 min, and Mr. Paul for 5 min. 4:35:55 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 10: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Gohmert for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. of CA for 5 m 4:34:00 P.M. - COMMUNICATION TO THE HOUSE - Mr. Boren notified the House that he would be taking a leave of absence from his position on the House Armed Service Committee. He reserved the right to retain his seniority on the House Armed Services Committee during his services on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 4:33:32 P.M. - H.R. 912 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:33:31 P.M. - H.R. 912 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:20:26 P.M. - H.R. 912 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 912. 4:20:25 P.M. - H.R. 912 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:19:40 P.M. - H.R. 912 Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 912 — "To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews." 4:19:39 P.M. - H. Res. 60 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 4:09:16 P.M. - H. Res. 60 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 60. 4:09:15 P.M. - H. Res. 60 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:08:38 P.M. - H. Res. 60 Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 60 — "Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments." 4:08:37 P.M. - H. Res. 114 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 4:01:44 P.M. - H. Res. 114 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 114. 4:01:43 P.M. - H. Res. 114 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:01:42 P.M. - H. Res. 114 Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 114 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day"." 4:00:44 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 4:00:43 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 9. 2:17:34 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today. 2:03:58 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:03:55 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2009, at 10:48 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 383. 2:02:55 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. DeFazio to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:53 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:01:44 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:01:39 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Susan A. Davis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 2:00:52 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:23 EDT Yes 11:03:39 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2009. 11:03:38 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 11:03:37 P.M. - Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:58:28 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:57:52 P.M. - Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested that Mr. Goodlatte be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on February 11. 7:55:13 P.M. - Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 448 which was ordered on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. 7:54:55 P.M. - H. Res. 134 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:54:54 P.M. - H. Res. 134 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 59). 7:48:22 P.M. - H. Res. 134 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 134 — "Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement." 7:48:21 P.M. - H. Res. 128 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:48:20 P.M. - H. Res. 128 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 58). 7:38:53 P.M. - H. Res. 128 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 128 — "Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education." 7:38:52 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 7:38:51 P.M. - H. Res. 143 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 157, 16 Present (Roll no. 57). 7:16:38 P.M. - H. Res. 143 Mr. Crowley moved to table the measure. 7:15:38 P.M. - H. Res. 143 At the conclusion of the reading of the resolution the Chair announced that the resolution qualified as a question of privilege. 7:11:37 P.M. - H. Res. 143 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 143 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 7:11:36 P.M. - H. Res. 143 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Carter rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. 7:10:16 P.M. - H.R. 632 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:10:15 P.M. - H.R. 632 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:48:46 P.M. - H.R. 632 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 632. 6:48:45 P.M. - H.R. 632 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:48:44 P.M. - H.R. 632 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 632 — "To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authorize grants for the assistance of organizations to find missing adults, and for other purposes." 6:47:38 P.M. - H.R. 448 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 6:34:33 P.M. - H.R. 448 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 448. 6:34:32 P.M. - H.R. 448 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:34:31 P.M. - H.R. 448 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 448 — "To protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse prosecution and research programs and activities to aid victims of elder abuse, to provide training to prosecutors and other law enforcement related to elder abuse prevention and protection, to establish programs that provide for emergency crisis response teams to combat elder abuse, and for other purposes." 6:33:59 P.M. - H.R. 908 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:33:58 P.M. - H.R. 908 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:17:48 P.M. - H.R. 908 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate H.R. 908. 6:17:47 P.M. - H.R. 908 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:17:46 P.M. - H.R. 908 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 908 — "To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program." 6:16:59 P.M. - H. Res. 71 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 6:04:45 P.M. - H. Res. 71 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 71. 6:04:44 P.M. - H. Res. 71 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:04:43 P.M. - H. Res. 71 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 71 — "Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon." 6:03:58 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 5:32:57 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 35. 5:32:56 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:32:55 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 35 — "Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary." 5:32:54 P.M. - H. Res. 134 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5:08:00 P.M. - H. Res. 134 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134. 5:07:58 P.M. - H. Res. 134 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:07:57 P.M. - H. Res. 134 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 134 — "Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement." 5:06:57 P.M. - H. Res. 128 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:50:32 P.M. - H. Res. 128 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128. 4:50:31 P.M. - H. Res. 128 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:50:30 P.M. - H. Res. 128 Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 128 — "Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education." 4:48:43 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 4:48:42 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 41 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:48:41 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 41 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 4:48:40 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 41 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 41 — "Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President." 4:47:09 P.M. - H.R. 1 The Speaker appointed conferees: Obey, Rangel, Waxman, Lewis (CA), and Camp. 4:47:08 P.M. - H. Res. 60 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:47:07 P.M. - H. Res. 60 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 56). 4:38:26 P.M. - H. Res. 60 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 60 — "Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments." 4:38:25 P.M. - H. Res. 114 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:38:24 P.M. - H. Res. 114 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 55). 4:30:45 P.M. - H. Res. 114 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 114 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day"." 4:30:43 P.M. - H.R. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:30:42 P.M. - H.R. 1 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 403 - 0 (Roll no. 54). 4:00:40 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered without objection. 3:07:22 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate of the Lewis (CA) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the conferees to not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless the text of the agreement has been available at least 48 hours. 3:07:21 P.M. - H.R. 1 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees. 3:06:08 P.M. - H.R. 1 On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote. 3:06:07 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered without objection. 2:18:59 P.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one of debate on the motion to agree to a conference with the Senate. 2:17:48 P.M. - H.R. 1 Mr. Obey moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. 2:03:51 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:02:47 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1 amended. The Senate insisted on its amendment and asked for a conference. 2:02:46 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:45 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:40 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:39 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 10. 1:12:19 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:30:50 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:47 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:45 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 11, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:20 EDT Yes 7:55:04 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2009. 7:55:03 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:55:02 P.M. - Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:03:52 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:58:53 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:57:59 P.M. - H.R. 448 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:57:58 P.M. - H.R. 448 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 25 (Roll no. 62). 2:48:51 P.M. - H.R. 448 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 448 — "To protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse prosecution and research programs and activities to aid victims of elder abuse, to provide training to prosecutors and other law enforcement related to elder abuse prevention and protection, to establish programs that provide for emergency crisis response teams to combat elder abuse, and for other purposes." 2:45:28 P.M. - H. Res. 154 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:45:27 P.M. - H. Res. 154 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). 2:40:00 P.M. - H. Res. 154 Considered as unfinished business. 2:33:06 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:32:37 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 47 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:32:36 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 47 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181, 1 Present (Roll no. 60). 2:04:34 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 47 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 47 — "Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses." 2:04:33 P.M. - H.R. 469 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:04:32 P.M. - H.R. 469 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:54:40 P.M. - H.R. 469 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469. 1:54:39 P.M. - H.R. 469 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:54:38 P.M. - H.R. 469 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 469 — "To encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources, and for other purposes." 1:54:37 P.M. - H. Res. 117 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:29:44 P.M. - H. Res. 117 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 117. 1:29:43 P.M. - H. Res. 117 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:29:42 P.M. - H. Res. 117 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 117 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes." 1:29:41 P.M. - H.R. 631 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:29:40 P.M. - H.R. 631 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:12:28 P.M. - H.R. 631 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 631. 1:12:27 P.M. - H.R. 631 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:12:26 P.M. - H.R. 631 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 631 — "To increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices at the Environmental Protection Agency." 1:12:25 P.M. - H.R. 554 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:12:24 P.M. - H.R. 554 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 12:32:48 P.M. - H.R. 554 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 554. 12:32:47 P.M. - H.R. 554 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:32:46 P.M. - H.R. 554 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 554 — "To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other purposes." 12:32:45 P.M. - H. Res. 129 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:32:44 P.M. - H. Res. 129 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 11:55:36 A.M. - H. Res. 129 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129. 11:55:35 A.M. - H. Res. 129 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11:55:34 A.M. - H. Res. 129 Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 129 — "Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness." 11:52:38 A.M. - H. Res. 154 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:32:15 A.M. - H. Res. 154 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154. 10:32:14 A.M. - H. Res. 154 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:31:57 A.M. - H. Res. 154 Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 154 — "Honoring John D. Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives." 10:31:56 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 10:02:49 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 10:02:42 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:40 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:40 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:54 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 12, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:16 EDT Yes 12:02:10 A.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 13, 2009. 12:02:09 A.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 12:02:08 A.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) moved that the House do now adjourn. 12:01:02 A.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 168. 12:01:01 A.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12. 10:26:00 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 10:25:01 P.M. - H.R. 1 Conference report H. Rept. 111-16 filed. 10:25:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12. 8:49:06 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 4:06:11 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:05:55 P.M. - Mr. Roe of TN requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on February 13. 4:03:07 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches. 4:02:42 P.M. - H. Res. 71 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:02:41 P.M. - H. Res. 71 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 4:01:38 P.M. - H. Res. 71 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 71 — "Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon." 3:58:15 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12. 2:42:50 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:41:09 P.M. - The House received a communication from Angelle Kwemo, Counsel, Office of Rep. Rush. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Kwemo notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. 2:41:08 P.M. - The House received a communication from Roberta Hopkins, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Towns Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Hopkins notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precendents and privileges of the House. 2:41:07 P.M. - H.R. 663 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:35:44 P.M. - H.R. 663 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 663. 2:35:43 P.M. - H.R. 663 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:35:41 P.M. - H.R. 663 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 663 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building"." 2:34:35 P.M. - H. Res. 139 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:25:16 P.M. - H. Res. 139 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 139. 2:25:15 P.M. - H. Res. 139 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:24:40 P.M. - H. Res. 139 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 139 — "Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth." 2:24:39 P.M. - H. Res. 112 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:15:21 P.M. - H. Res. 112 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 112. 2:15:20 P.M. - H. Res. 112 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:15:19 P.M. - H. Res. 112 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 112 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day." 2:14:27 P.M. - H. Res. 110 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:48:26 P.M. - H. Res. 110 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 110. 1:48:25 P.M. - H. Res. 110 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:47:57 P.M. - H. Res. 110 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 110 — "Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title." 1:47:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 1:44:59 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:44:58 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 65). 1:37:08 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 35 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 35 — "Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary." 1:36:47 P.M. - H. Res. 117 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 1:36:46 P.M. - H. Res. 117 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:36:45 P.M. - H. Res. 117 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 64). 1:28:32 P.M. - H. Res. 117 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 117 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes." 1:28:31 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:27:59 P.M. - H. Res. 157 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:27:57 P.M. - H. Res. 157 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 63). 1:01:41 P.M. - H. Res. 157 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 157 — "Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes." 1:00:10 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12. 11:28:15 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 11:27:28 A.M. - H. Res. 157 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 157, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day. 11:27:27 A.M. - H. Res. 157 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:30:40 A.M. - H. Res. 157 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 157. 10:30:39 A.M. - H. Res. 157 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 157 — "Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes." 10:03:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle. 10:02:45 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Buchanan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:43 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:43 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Albert C. Lynch, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Richmond, Virginia. 10:01:39 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:53 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 13, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:13 EDT Yes 4:13:50 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 47. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 23, 2009. 4:13:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 4:13:48 P.M. - Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:33:33 P.M. - United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Tanner, Tennessee, Chairman . 2:53:35 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:45:00 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:43:38 P.M. - Mr. DeFazio asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February, 13, 2009, on a motion offered pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 47, in which case that House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection. 2:43:37 P.M. - H.R. 663 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:43:36 P.M. - H.R. 663 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:42:49 P.M. - H.R. 663 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 663 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building"." 2:42:48 P.M. - H. Res. 112 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:42:47 P.M. - H. Res. 112 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:42:46 P.M. - H. Res. 112 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 112 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day." 2:42:45 P.M. - H. Res. 110 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:41:55 P.M. - H. Res. 110 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:41:54 P.M. - H. Res. 110 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 110 — "Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title." 2:41:53 P.M. - H. Res. 139 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:41:52 P.M. - H. Res. 139 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71). 2:31:26 P.M. - H. Res. 139 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 139 — "Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth." 2:24:48 P.M. - H.R. 1 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:24:47 P.M. - H.R. 1 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 70). 2:16:07 P.M. - H.R. 1 On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 244 (Roll no. 69). 1:54:10 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection. 1:54:09 P.M. - H.R. 1 Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. 1:53:22 P.M. - H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 11:43:08 A.M. - H.R. 1 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 168, the House proceeded with ninety minutes of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. 11:37:26 A.M. - H.R. 1 On question of consideration of conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 195 (Roll no. 68). 11:20:46 A.M. - H.R. 1 PRELIMINARY ACTION - The Chair stated that the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) contains an emergency designation for purposes of pay-as-you-go principles. Accordingly, the Chair must put the question of consideration under clause 10(c)(3) of rule 21. 11:20:45 A.M. - H.R. 1 Mr. Obey brought up conference report H. Rept. 111-16 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 168. 11:15:21 A.M. - H. Res. 168 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:15:19 A.M. - H. Res. 168 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 67). 11:07:32 A.M. - H. Res. 168 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 194 (Roll no. 66). 9:28:00 A.M. - H. Res. 168 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 168. 9:27:48 A.M. - H. Res. 168 On question of consideration of resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 9:12:07 A.M. - H. Res. 168 POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Dreier raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 168 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 168. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration. 9:12:05 A.M. - H. Res. 168 By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Perlmutter called up H. Res. 168 and asked for its immediate consideration. 9:02:41 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 9:01:48 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:01:47 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 9:00:59 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 9:00:54 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 9:00:51 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:09 EDT Yes 9:42:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on February 24, 2009. 9:42:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:42:48 P.M. - Ms. Fudge moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:31:51 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:30:04 P.M. - Mr. Flake requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 2: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:30:03 P.M. - Mr. Flake requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 26: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:30:02 P.M. - Mr. Flake requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 25: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:25:22 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:20:24 P.M. - NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake of Arizona notified the House of his intention to offer a privilege resolution. 7:19:45 P.M. - H.R. 601 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:19:44 P.M. - H.R. 601 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 1 (Roll no. 74). 7:10:14 P.M. - H.R. 601 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 601 — "To provide for the conveyance of parcels of land to Mantua, Box Elder County, Utah." 7:10:13 P.M. - H.R. 44 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:10:12 P.M. - H.R. 44 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 299 - 99 (Roll no. 73). 7:01:48 P.M. - H.R. 44 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 44 — "To implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission." 7:01:47 P.M. - H.R. 911 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:01:46 P.M. - H.R. 911 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 295 - 102 (Roll no. 72). 6:34:07 P.M. - H.R. 911 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 911 — "To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes." 6:33:59 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:33:57 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 23. 4:31:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 4:31:55 P.M. - H.R. 911 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:18:27 P.M. - H.R. 911 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 911. 4:18:26 P.M. - H.R. 911 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:18:25 P.M. - H.R. 911 Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 911 — "To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes." 4:17:36 P.M. - H.R. 637 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:13:58 P.M. - H.R. 637 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 637. 4:13:57 P.M. - H.R. 637 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:13:56 P.M. - H.R. 637 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 637 — "To authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system, and for other purposes." 4:13:55 P.M. - H.R. 603 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:13:54 P.M. - H.R. 603 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:09:45 P.M. - H.R. 603 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 603. 4:09:44 P.M. - H.R. 603 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:09:43 P.M. - H.R. 603 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 603 — "To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard." 4:08:56 P.M. - H.R. 601 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:04:42 P.M. - H.R. 601 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 601. 4:04:41 P.M. - H.R. 601 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:04:40 P.M. - H.R. 601 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 601 — "To provide for the conveyance of parcels of land to Mantua, Box Elder County, Utah." 4:03:51 P.M. - H. Res. 132 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:03:50 P.M. - H. Res. 132 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 3:38:39 P.M. - H. Res. 132 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 132. 3:38:37 P.M. - H. Res. 132 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:38:36 P.M. - H. Res. 132 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 132 — "Honoring the life and memory of the Chiricahua Apache leader Goyathlay or Goyaale, also known as Geronimo, and recognizing the 100th anniversary of his death on February 17, 2009, as a time of reflection and the commencement of a "Healing" for all Apache people." 3:38:35 P.M. - H.R. 714 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:38:34 P.M. - H.R. 714 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 3:30:44 P.M. - H.R. 714 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 714. 3:30:43 P.M. - H.R. 714 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:30:42 P.M. - H.R. 714 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 714 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes." 3:30:41 P.M. - H.R. 80 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Broun (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:56:59 P.M. - H.R. 80 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 80. 2:56:57 P.M. - H.R. 80 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:56:46 P.M. - H.R. 80 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 80 — "To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under that Act, to make corrections in the provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses under that Act, and for other purposes." 2:55:48 P.M. - H.R. 44 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:14:43 P.M. - H.R. 44 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 44. 2:14:42 P.M. - H.R. 44 Considered under suspension of the rules. H.R. 44 — "To implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission." 2:14:41 P.M. - H.R. 44 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 44 — "To implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission." 2:13:00 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 2:04:06 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:04:04 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 234. 2:04:03 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of Senate on February 13, 2009, at 11:25 p.m., stating that that body had agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 1, passed S. 234 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 47. 2:03:03 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:03:02 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:01:03 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:01:02 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 2:00:02 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:06 EDT Yes 10:20:30 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 25, 2009. 10:20:29 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:20:28 P.M. - Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn. 10:18:44 P.M. - ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Solis, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 432. 10:18:43 P.M. - The House received a communication from Representative Solis (CA) wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at close of business today. 10:18:42 P.M. - Mr. Pascrell asked unanimous consent that the President's message be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered printed as a House Document (H. Doc. 111-1). Agreed to without objection. 10:18:40 P.M. - JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED - The Speaker declared the Joint Session to be dissolved. 9:16:00 P.M. - PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 41, the House and Senate proceeded in Joint Session to receive a message from the President of the United States, Barack H. Obama. 8:42:47 P.M. - The House is meeting in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving a message from the President of the United States. 8:40:41 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24. 4:46:59 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess until approximatley 8:35 p.m. at which time the House will meet in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication from the President of the United States. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today. 4:46:58 P.M. - Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 184. 4:45:57 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24. 2:33:35 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:31:48 P.M. - S. 234 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:31:47 P.M. - S. 234 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 79). 2:25:05 P.M. - S. 234 Considered as unfinished business. S. 234 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois, as the "Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Building"." 2:25:04 P.M. - H. Res. 83 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:25:03 P.M. - H. Res. 83 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78). 2:18:10 P.M. - H. Res. 83 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 83 — "Recognizing the significance of Black History Month." 2:18:09 P.M. - H.R. 637 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:18:08 P.M. - H.R. 637 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll no. 77). 2:09:51 P.M. - H.R. 637 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 637 — "To authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system, and for other purposes." 2:09:50 P.M. - H.R. 80 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:09:49 P.M. - H.R. 80 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 323 - 95 (Roll no. 76). 2:01:22 P.M. - H.R. 80 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 80 — "To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under that Act, to make corrections in the provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses under that Act, and for other purposes." 1:51:07 P.M. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 163 (Roll no. 75). 1:24:28 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:24:27 P.M. - S. 234 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:15:51 P.M. - S. 234 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 234. 1:15:50 P.M. - S. 234 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:15:49 P.M. - S. 234 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 234 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois, as the "Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Building"." 1:15:48 P.M. - H. Res. 83 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:53:55 P.M. - H. Res. 83 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83. 12:53:54 P.M. - H. Res. 83 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:53:53 P.M. - H. Res. 83 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 83 — "Recognizing the significance of Black History Month." 12:53:52 P.M. - H. Res. 18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:53:51 P.M. - H. Res. 18 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:33:59 P.M. - H. Res. 18 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 18. 12:33:58 P.M. - H. Res. 18 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:33:57 P.M. - H. Res. 18 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 18 — "Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman." 12:33:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 12:04:05 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:03:30 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:51 P.M. - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 12:00:52 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:00:51 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24. 11:03:00 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:31:39 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:30:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 25, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:03 EDT Yes 9:16:55 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2009. 9:16:54 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:16:53 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn. 9:15:10 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 190. 9:15:09 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25. 8:08:24 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 4:38:15 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:36:46 P.M. - Mr. Paul requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 4: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:36:45 P.M. - Mr. Paul requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 3: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:33:23 P.M. - H. Res. 183 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Arcuri objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 4:19:55 P.M. - H. Res. 183 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 183. 4:19:54 P.M. - H. Res. 183 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:19:53 P.M. - H. Res. 183 Mr. Arcuri moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 183 — "Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, and for other purposes." 4:19:51 P.M. - H. Res. 183 DISCHARGE AND RE-REFERRAL OF H. RES. 183 - Mr. Arcuri asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of H. Res. 183, and that the resolution be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 4:15:11 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 4:15:10 P.M. - H. Res. 189 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 182, 12 Present (Roll no. 87). 3:56:44 P.M. - H. Res. 189 Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure. 3:56:43 P.M. - H. Res. 189 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 189 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. 3:56:42 P.M. - H. Res. 189 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 189 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 3:50:32 P.M. - H.R. 1105 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:50:31 P.M. - H.R. 1105 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 86). 3:18:39 P.M. - H.R. 1105 The previous question was ordered without objection. 2:12:18 P.M. - H.R. 1105 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1105. 2:10:19 P.M. - H.R. 1105 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1105 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 2:10:18 P.M. - H.R. 1105 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 184. H.R. 1105 — "Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 2:10:17 P.M. - BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Pursuant to section 2(a) of the National Cultural Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(a)), amended by Public Law 107-117, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair appointed Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Ms. DeLauro of Connecticut, and Mr. Blunt of Missouri. 2:10:16 P.M. - H. Res. 158 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 184, H. Res. 158 is laid on the table. 2:10:15 P.M. - H. Res. 184 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:10:13 P.M. - H. Res. 184 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 398 - 24 (Roll no. 85). 1:52:31 P.M. - H. Res. 184 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 25 (Roll no. 84). 12:18:01 P.M. - H. Res. 184 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 184. 12:17:52 P.M. - H. Res. 184 On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 177 (Roll no. 83). 11:37:24 A.M. - H. Res. 184 POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 184 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 184. the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration. 11:35:02 A.M. - H. Res. 184 By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H. Res. 184 and asked for its immediate consideration. 11:35:01 A.M. - H. Res. 184 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 184 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes." 11:34:59 A.M. - H. Res. 180 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:34:58 A.M. - H. Res. 180 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 82). 11:28:06 A.M. - H. Res. 180 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 180 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of the third annual America Saves Week." 11:28:05 A.M. - H. Res. 47 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:28:04 A.M. - H. Res. 47 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 81). 11:18:24 A.M. - H. Res. 47 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 47 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day." 11:18:23 A.M. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 169 (Roll no. 80). 10:51:51 A.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 10:51:50 A.M. - H. Res. 180 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:33:59 A.M. - H. Res. 180 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 180. 10:33:58 A.M. - H. Res. 180 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:33:57 A.M. - H. Res. 180 Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 180 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of the third annual America Saves Week." 10:33:56 A.M. - H. Res. 47 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:23:26 A.M. - H. Res. 47 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 47. 10:23:25 A.M. - H. Res. 47 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:23:24 A.M. - H. Res. 47 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 47 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day." 10:23:23 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 10:03:46 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to fifteen per side of the aisle. 10:03:41 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:40 A.M. - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Lynch demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lynch objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 10:01:40 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:51 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:48 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 26, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:00 EDT Yes 2:49:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 2009. 2:49:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 2:49:48 P.M. - Mrs. Lummis moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:28:56 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:28:55 P.M. - Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. of CA requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 5: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 2:16:35 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the President's Pre-explanatory statement regarding the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-19). 2:07:13 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:06:39 P.M. - Ms. Wasserman Schultz asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns Thursday, February 26, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 2:05:09 P.M. - Ms. Wasserman Schultz asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting the Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Agreed to without objection. 2:04:30 P.M. - H. Res. 183 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:04:29 P.M. - H. Res. 183 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 90). 1:31:39 P.M. - H. Res. 183 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 183 — "Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, and for other purposes." 1:31:38 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1106 as unfinished business. 1:30:59 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. 1:30:58 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the Committee rise. 12:16:28 P.M. - H.R. 1106 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1106. 12:16:27 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to act as Chairman of the Committee. 12:16:26 P.M. - H.R. 1106 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 190 and Rule XVIII. 12:14:53 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1106 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. 12:14:52 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 190. H.R. 1106 — "To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability." 12:13:37 P.M. - H. Res. 190 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:13:35 P.M. - H. Res. 190 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198 (Roll no. 89). 11:55:02 A.M. - H. Res. 190 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 88). 10:17:09 A.M. - H. Res. 190 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 190. 10:16:53 A.M. - H. Res. 190 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 190 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability." 10:04:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 10:03:46 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 8. 10:03:40 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Honda to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:38 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:45 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Michael E. Askew, Sr., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, Florida. 10:01:40 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:52 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 2, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:56 EDT Yes 2:50:49 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 3, 2009. 2:50:48 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 2:50:47 P.M. - Mr. Poe (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:49:23 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:47:59 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NE) requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 9: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 2:47:58 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NE) requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 6: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min. 2:47:57 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NE) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 5. 2:47:56 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NE) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 4. 2:47:55 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NE) requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 3: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min. 2:42:04 P.M. - H.R. 844 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:41:55 P.M. - H.R. 844 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:37:13 P.M. - H.R. 844 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 844. 2:37:12 P.M. - H.R. 844 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:37:11 P.M. - H.R. 844 Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 844 — "To amend the provisions of law relating to the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes." 2:36:31 P.M. - H.R. 548 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holt objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:29:17 P.M. - H.R. 548 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548. 2:29:16 P.M. - H.R. 548 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:29:15 P.M. - H.R. 548 Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 548 — "To assist citizens, public and private institutions, and governments at all levels in planning, interpreting, and protecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil during the armed conflicts that shaped the growth and development of the United States, and for other purposes." 2:28:24 P.M. - H.R. 146 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holt objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:19:08 P.M. - H.R. 146 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 146. 2:19:07 P.M. - H.R. 146 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:19:06 P.M. - H.R. 146 Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 146 — "To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes." 2:18:41 P.M. - H.R. 81 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:18:40 P.M. - H.R. 81 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:15:25 P.M. - H.R. 81 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 81. 2:15:24 P.M. - H.R. 81 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:15:23 P.M. - H.R. 81 Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 81 — "To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks." 2:14:55 P.M. - H.R. 326 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:14:54 P.M. - H.R. 326 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:11:40 P.M. - H.R. 326 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 326. 2:11:39 P.M. - H.R. 326 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:11:38 P.M. - H.R. 326 Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 326 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take lands in Yuma County, Arizona, into trust as part of the reservation of the Cocopah Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes." 2:10:47 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 2:10:45 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2009, at 10:09 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 160 and S. 387. 2:05:44 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:05:43 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of NE to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:05:42 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:04:02 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:03:26 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2. 12:35:44 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:31:42 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:50 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:46 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 3, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:53 EDT Yes 6:21:59 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2009. 6:21:58 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 6:21:57 P.M. - Mr. Akin moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:34:47 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:33:00 P.M. - Mr. Price (GA) requested that Mr. Jones be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 10. 4:32:30 P.M. - Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Poe of TX be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 10. 4:32:29 P.M. - Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Inglis be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 9. 4:32:28 P.M. - Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. McHenry be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 6. 4:32:27 P.M. - Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 5: Mr. Wolf for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Paul for 5 min. 4:32:26 P.M. - Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 4: Mr. Wolf for 5 min, Mr. Calvert for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Paul for 5 min. 4:25:48 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches. 4:19:02 P.M. - Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Represenatives the Minority Leader designated the following members of the House to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress: Mr. Bishop of UT, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Mr. Latham, Mr. Lucas, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Walden . 4:19:01 P.M. - Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker named the following members of the House to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress: Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Carnahan, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Davis of CA, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Hirono and Mr. Miller of NC . 4:18:17 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 4:16:45 P.M. - H. Res. 77 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:16:44 P.M. - H. Res. 77 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 93). 4:09:38 P.M. - H. Res. 77 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 77 — "Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States." 4:09:37 P.M. - H.R. 548 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:09:36 P.M. - H.R. 548 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 92). 3:59:56 P.M. - H.R. 548 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 548 — "To assist citizens, public and private institutions, and governments at all levels in planning, interpreting, and protecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil during the armed conflicts that shaped the growth and development of the United States, and for other purposes." 3:59:55 P.M. - H.R. 146 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 3:59:54 P.M. - H.R. 146 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:59:53 P.M. - H.R. 146 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 13 (Roll no. 91). 3:32:47 P.M. - H.R. 146 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 146 — "To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes." 3:31:56 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 3:31:55 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 3. 1:05:33 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 1:04:55 P.M. - H. Res. 153 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 12:54:03 P.M. - H. Res. 153 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 153. 12:54:02 P.M. - H. Res. 153 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:53:51 P.M. - H. Res. 153 Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 153 — "Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl." 12:53:50 P.M. - H. Res. 146 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 12:39:31 P.M. - H. Res. 146 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 146. 12:39:30 P.M. - H. Res. 146 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:39:29 P.M. - H. Res. 146 Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 146 — "Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day"." 12:38:57 P.M. - H. Res. 77 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:33:00 P.M. - H. Res. 77 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 77. 12:32:57 P.M. - H. Res. 77 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:32:56 P.M. - H. Res. 77 Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 77 — "Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States." 12:32:55 P.M. - H. Res. 91 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:32:54 P.M. - H. Res. 91 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 12:25:50 P.M. - H. Res. 91 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 91. 12:25:49 P.M. - H. Res. 91 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:25:48 P.M. - H. Res. 91 Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 91 — "Honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan." 12:25:47 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 12:02:49 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:02:48 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Edwards of MD to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:47 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:00:06 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Lawrence L. Vollink, National Chaplain, American Legion, Ypsilanti, Michigan 12:00:05 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 3. 10:55:00 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:38:02 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed Morning-Hour Debate. 10:38:01 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 9 and passed S.J. Res. 12. 10:31:37 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:30:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 4, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:49 EDT Yes 7:32:37 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2009. 7:32:36 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:32:35 P.M. - Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:27:22 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 4:27:21 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2009 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-22). 4:26:51 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the export of two environmental chambers to be used to test automotive parts is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry, and that the material and equipment will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's Republic of China - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-21). 3:21:02 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 3:20:02 P.M. - Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 11: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 3:20:01 P.M. - Ms. Foxx requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 5. 3:13:35 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:12:51 P.M. - H. Res. 45 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:12:50 P.M. - H. Res. 45 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 96). 3:04:17 P.M. - H. Res. 45 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 45 — "Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month"." 3:03:51 P.M. - H. Res. 195 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:03:50 P.M. - H. Res. 195 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 95). 2:54:29 P.M. - H. Res. 195 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 195 — "Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe." 2:53:19 P.M. - H. Res. 201 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:53:18 P.M. - H. Res. 201 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 94). 2:28:05 P.M. - H. Res. 201 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 201 — "Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks." 2:27:21 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:26:52 P.M. - Mr. Cardoza filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 205. 2:26:51 P.M. - H.R. 1127 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:26:50 P.M. - H.R. 1127 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:59:13 P.M. - H.R. 1127 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1127. 1:59:12 P.M. - H.R. 1127 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:59:11 P.M. - H.R. 1127 Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1127 — "To extend certain immigration programs." 1:58:33 P.M. - H. Res. 45 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:49:14 P.M. - H. Res. 45 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 45. 1:49:13 P.M. - H. Res. 45 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:49:12 P.M. - H. Res. 45 Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 45 — "Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month"." 1:48:40 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:29:47 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 14. 1:29:46 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:29:45 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 14 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week." 1:28:35 P.M. - H. Res. 195 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:21:22 P.M. - H. Res. 195 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 195. 1:21:21 P.M. - H. Res. 195 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:21:20 P.M. - H. Res. 195 Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 195 — "Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe." 1:20:20 P.M. - H. Res. 201 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:07:46 P.M. - H. Res. 201 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 201. 1:07:45 P.M. - H. Res. 201 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:07:44 P.M. - H. Res. 201 Mr. Pascrell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 201 — "Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks." 1:06:57 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 12:46:29 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:45:02 P.M. - PRINTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that the proceedings from the Joint Meeting with the Senate be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection. 12:45:01 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4. 11:49:33 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 11:48:28 A.M. - JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House will stand in recess subject to the Call of the Chair. 10:53:57 A.M. - JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by the Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 10:53:56 A.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4. 10:06:14 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving the Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 10:03:46 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 10:03:39 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:38 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:43 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Cherita Potter, National Chaplain, American Legion Auxiliary, Seaside, Oregon. 10:01:39 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:52 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 5, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:46 EDT Yes 10:45:45 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 6, 2009. 10:45:44 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:45:43 P.M. - Mr. Arcuri moved that the House do now adjourn. 10:44:27 P.M. - Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 218. 7:12:01 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:11:35 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 12: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 6:51:27 P.M. - H. Res. 153 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:51:26 P.M. - H. Res. 153 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 15, 4 Present (Roll no. 106). 6:42:56 P.M. - H. Res. 153 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 153 — "Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl." 6:40:54 P.M. - H. Res. 212 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 181, 14 Present (Roll no. 105). 6:24:58 P.M. - H. Res. 212 Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure. 6:23:40 P.M. - H. Res. 212 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 212 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 6:23:39 P.M. - H. Res. 212 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 212 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. 6:17:55 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:17:54 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 191 (Roll no. 104). 6:09:07 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 242 (Roll no. 103). 5:51:22 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 5:41:27 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new title pertaining to limitations on use of funds for prevention and mitigation or mortgage forecloures. 5:41:26 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Mr. Price (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary and Financial Services. 5:39:48 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 5:39:47 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 5:39:46 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1106. 5:38:40 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 423 - 2 (Roll no. 102). 5:31:41 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 218 (Roll no. 101). 5:22:40 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On agreeing to the Lofgren, Zoe amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 - 164 (Roll no. 100). 4:41:40 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 4:41:39 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1106 — "To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability." 4:40:54 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5. 1:34:21 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 1:34:20 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1106 as unfinished business. 1:33:58 P.M. - H.R. 1106 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to without objection. 1:33:57 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved that the Committee rise. 1:33:56 P.M. - H.R. 1106 By unanimous consent, the Titus amendment was withdrawn. 1:21:21 P.M. - H.R. 1106 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 190, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment. 1:21:20 P.M. - H.R. 1106 An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-21 to require a servicer that receives an incentive payment under the Hope for Homeowners program to notify all mortgagors under mortgages they service who are "at-risk homeowners", that they may be eligible for the HOPE for Homeowners Program and how to obtain information regarding the program. 1:20:23 P.M. - H.R. 1106 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 1:10:06 P.M. - H.R. 1106 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 190, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment. 1:10:05 P.M. - H.R. 1106 An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-21 to provide that, in the case of a debtor whose home is in foreclosure, the debtor could meet the pre-filing credit counseling requirement by receiving counseling either before filing or up to 30 days after filing. 1:09:30 P.M. - H.R. 1106 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:57:29 P.M. - H.R. 1106 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 190, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment. 12:57:28 P.M. - H.R. 1106 An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-21 to provide that if a homeowner who has had a mortgage modified in a bankruptcy proceeding sells the home at a profit, the lender can recapture the amount of principal lost in the modification. 12:56:23 P.M. - H.R. 1106 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:18:19 P.M. - H.R. 1106 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 190, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Lofgren amendment as modified. The modification would (1) allow a court to consider, in lieu of reducing mortgage principal, lowering the interest rate to reduce the debtor's mortgage payments according to the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan as implemented on March 4, 2009; (2) give the mortgage holder a greater proportion of the appreciation in a home on a graduated basis if it is sold during the 5-year period that the case is pending; and (3) provide that when a debtor seeks to reduce a mortgage's principal, the court must determine whether such relief is in good faith based on whether debtor was offered a mortgage modification under the Administration's plan and the debtor was able to afford payments under such plan. 12:17:00 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Lofgren, Zoe amendment; as modified. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 205, the Lofgren amendment is modified. 12:16:00 P.M. - H.R. 1106 An amendment, offered by Ms. Lofgren, Zoe, numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-21 and modified in House Report 111-23 to allow a court to consider, lowering the interest rate to reduce the debtor's mortgage payments according to the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan as implemented March 4, 2009; give the mortgage holder a greater proportion of the appreciation in a home on a graduated basis if it is sold during the 5-year period that the case is pending; and provide that when a debtor seeks to reduce a mortgage's principal, the court must determine wheter such relief is in good faith based on whether debtor was offered a mortgage modification under the Administration's plan and the debtor was able to afford payments under such plan. 12:15:59 P.M. - H.R. 1106 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 12:15:58 P.M. - H.R. 1106 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1106 — "To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability." 12:13:39 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:13:38 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 99). 12:06:08 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 14 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 14 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week." 12:05:57 P.M. - H. Res. 146 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:05:56 P.M. - H. Res. 146 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 98). 11:56:11 A.M. - H. Res. 146 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 146 — "Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day"." 11:56:10 A.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinshed business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed. 11:56:09 A.M. - H. Res. 205 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:56:07 A.M. - H. Res. 205 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181, 1 Present (Roll no. 97). 11:28:57 A.M. - H. Res. 205 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:25:33 A.M. - H. Res. 205 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 205. 10:25:32 A.M. - H. Res. 205 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 205 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability." 10:05:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one minute speeches. 10:05:38 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 520. 10:04:44 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 10:02:53 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Sanchez, Loretta of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:51 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:43 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:01:39 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:52 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 6, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:43 EDT Yes 1:39:50 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 9, 2009. 1:39:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 1:39:48 P.M. - Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. 1:38:41 P.M. - TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Pursuant to Section 4(c) of House Resolution 5, 111th Congress, the Chair announced the Republican Leader's appointment of the following Member to serve as co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. Wolf, Virginia. 1:38:40 P.M. - TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Pursuant to Section 4(c) of House Resolution 5, 111th Congress, the Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Member to serve as co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern, Massachusetts. 12:21:26 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 12:17:09 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 12:10:08 P.M. - Migratory Bird Conservation Commission - Pursuant to Section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation ACt (16 U.S.C. 715a) and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Dingell and Mr. Wittman . 12:10:06 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 12:08:05 P.M. - H.J. Res. 38 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:08:04 P.M. - H.J. Res. 38 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 328 - 50 (Roll no. 109). 12:00:23 P.M. - H.J. Res. 38 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 218 (Roll no. 108). 11:35:42 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 11:25:25 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis(CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be repored back to the House with sundry amendments. 11:24:50 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. 11:24:49 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:51:07 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 38. 10:51:06 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 Considered by previous special order of the House. H.J. Res. 38 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes." 10:50:49 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 Consideration initiated by previous special order. 10:43:00 A.M. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 142 (Roll no. 107). 10:25:41 A.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The unfinished business was the question of adopted of the Speaker's approval of the journal which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 10:25:40 A.M. - H.J. Res. 38 ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent that at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes; such joint resolution shall be considered as read; such joint resolution shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on such joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. 10:13:39 A.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 219. 10:13:38 A.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 6. 9:15:09 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 9:04:14 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 9:03:57 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:03:56 A.M. - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Sensenbrenner demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. 9:01:46 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 9:01:40 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 9:00:54 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 9, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:39 EDT Yes 9:20:41 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 10, 2009. 9:20:40 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:20:39 P.M. - Mrs. Biggert moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:26:05 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:25:53 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 16: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Inglis for 5 min. 7:25:52 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 12: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. McHenry for 5 min. 7:25:51 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 11: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Broun of GA for 5 min. 7:25:50 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 10: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Broun of GA for 5 min. 7:17:09 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:16:42 P.M. - H.R. 131 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:16:41 P.M. - H.R. 131 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 19, 1 Present (Roll no. 112). 7:07:05 P.M. - H.R. 131 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 131 — "To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission." 7:06:15 P.M. - H. Res. 222 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:06:14 P.M. - H. Res. 222 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 111). 6:58:05 P.M. - H. Res. 222 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 222 — "Congratulating the National Assessment Governing Board on its 20th Anniversary in measuring student academic achievement." 6:57:41 P.M. - H. Res. 210 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:57:40 P.M. - H. Res. 210 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 11 (Roll no. 110). 6:32:01 P.M. - H. Res. 210 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 210 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance." 6:31:22 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:30:46 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9. 2:56:00 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 2:55:16 P.M. - H.R. 131 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:45:45 P.M. - H.R. 131 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 131. 2:45:44 P.M. - H.R. 131 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:45:43 P.M. - H.R. 131 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 131 — "To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission." 2:44:00 P.M. - H. Res. 222 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:33:46 P.M. - H. Res. 222 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 222. 2:33:45 P.M. - H. Res. 222 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:33:44 P.M. - H. Res. 222 Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 222 — "Congratulating the National Assessment Governing Board on its 20th Anniversary in measuring student academic achievement." 2:32:58 P.M. - H. Res. 210 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:15:59 P.M. - H. Res. 210 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 210. 2:15:58 P.M. - H. Res. 210 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:15:57 P.M. - H. Res. 210 Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 210 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance." 2:14:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. 2:13:32 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches. 2:12:58 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 6, 2009, at 1:47 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.J. Res. 38. 2:08:15 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:07:01 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boswell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:06:45 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:06:44 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:05:11 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9. 12:36:44 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:31:44 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:47 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:44 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:36 EDT Yes 4:53:30 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2009. 4:53:29 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 4:53:28 P.M. - Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:33:55 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further Special Order speeches. 2:33:54 P.M. - Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 229. 2:33:53 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:32:59 P.M. - Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 17: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 2:32:58 P.M. - Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 12. 2:32:57 P.M. - Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 11: Mr. Paul for 5 min and Mr. Goodlatte for 5 min. 2:27:54 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:26:00 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House that she hereby reappointed Mr. Bernard Forrester, Houston, Texas as a member of the Advisory Committee on Records of Congress. 2:25:43 P.M. - H.R. 842 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:25:42 P.M. - H.R. 842 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 115). 2:18:53 P.M. - H.R. 842 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 842 — "To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse"." 2:18:52 P.M. - H.R. 813 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:18:51 P.M. - H.R. 813 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 0 (Roll no. 114). 2:10:38 P.M. - H.R. 813 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 813 — "To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 306 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as the "J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and United States Courthouse"." 2:10:37 P.M. - H. Res. 228 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 184, 14 Present (Roll no. 113). 1:42:31 P.M. - H. Res. 228 Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure. 1:40:30 P.M. - QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 228 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. 1:40:29 P.M. - H. Res. 228 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 1:36:28 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 39 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:36:27 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 39 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 1:26:43 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 39 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 39. 1:26:42 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 39 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:26:41 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 39 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 39 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run." 1:25:09 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Edwards (MD) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:23:12 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 38. 1:23:11 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:23:10 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 38 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service." 1:22:33 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 37 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:22:32 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 37 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 1:16:19 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 37 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 37. 1:16:18 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 37 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:16:17 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 37 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 37 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby." 1:15:39 P.M. - H.R. 887 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:15:38 P.M. - H.R. 887 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:06:52 P.M. - H.R. 887 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 887. 1:06:51 P.M. - H.R. 887 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:06:50 P.M. - H.R. 887 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 887 — "To designate the United States courthouse located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach United States Courthouse"." 1:05:13 P.M. - H.R. 869 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:05:12 P.M. - H.R. 869 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 12:59:38 P.M. - H.R. 869 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 869. 12:59:37 P.M. - H.R. 869 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:59:36 P.M. - H.R. 869 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 869 — "To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 101 Barr Street in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Scott Reed Federal Building and United States Courthouse"." 12:58:01 P.M. - H.R. 842 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:50:35 P.M. - H.R. 842 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 842. 12:50:34 P.M. - H.R. 842 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:50:33 P.M. - H.R. 842 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 842 — "To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse"." 12:49:23 P.M. - H.R. 837 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:49:22 P.M. - H.R. 837 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 12:45:56 P.M. - H.R. 837 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 837. 12:45:55 P.M. - H.R. 837 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:45:53 P.M. - H.R. 837 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 837 — "To designate the Federal building located at 799 United Nations Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building"." 12:44:27 P.M. - H.R. 813 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:36:19 P.M. - H.R. 813 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 813. 12:36:18 P.M. - H.R. 813 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:36:17 P.M. - H.R. 813 Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 813 — "To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 306 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as the "J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and United States Courthouse"." 12:35:39 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 12:04:27 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:03:36 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 4 and S. Con. Res. 10 . 12:03:35 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:59 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:00:40 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:00:39 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 10. 10:50:00 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:30:44 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:30:41 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike McIntyre to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:30:38 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 11, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:32 EDT Yes 6:27:57 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 12, 2009. 6:27:56 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 6:27:55 P.M. - Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn. 5:28:00 P.M. - The House resumed special order speeches. 5:27:53 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of a national emergency with respect to Iran - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-24). 4:57:19 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches. 4:56:53 P.M. - Ms. Matsui filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 235. 3:48:01 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 3:47:42 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 18: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 3:38:58 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:38:56 P.M. - H. Res. 226 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:38:55 P.M. - H. Res. 226 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121). 3:30:36 P.M. - H. Res. 226 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 226 — "Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue." 3:30:35 P.M. - H. Res. 125 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 3:30:34 P.M. - H. Res. 125 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:30:33 P.M. - H. Res. 125 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 120). 3:23:37 P.M. - H. Res. 125 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 125 — "Calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States." 3:22:53 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 3:22:52 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:22:51 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119). 2:56:54 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 64 — "Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family"." 2:56:53 P.M. - H. Res. 226 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:07:12 P.M. - H. Res. 226 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226. 2:07:11 P.M. - H. Res. 226 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:06:52 P.M. - H. Res. 226 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 226 — "Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue." 2:06:51 P.M. - H. Res. 194 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:05:58 P.M. - H. Res. 194 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 1:53:29 P.M. - H. Res. 194 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 194. 1:53:28 P.M. - H. Res. 194 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:53:27 P.M. - H. Res. 194 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 194 — "Supporting the goals of International Women's Day." 1:52:48 P.M. - H. Res. 125 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:18:46 P.M. - H. Res. 125 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 125. 1:18:45 P.M. - H. Res. 125 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:18:44 P.M. - H. Res. 125 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 125 — "Calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States." 1:17:48 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:53:41 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 64. 12:53:40 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:53:39 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 64 Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 64 — "Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family"." 12:52:02 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:52:01 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 118). 12:40:05 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 38 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 38 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service." 12:39:02 P.M. - S. 22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:39:01 P.M. - S. 22 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117). 12:32:02 P.M. - S. 22 Considered as unfinished business. S. 22 — "To designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes." 12:31:33 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 12:31:32 P.M. - H. Res. 67 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:31:31 P.M. - H. Res. 67 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 116). 11:41:24 A.M. - H. Res. 67 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 67. 11:41:23 A.M. - H. Res. 67 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11:41:22 A.M. - H. Res. 67 Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 67 — "Recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University for the success of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, on the 5th anniversary of the Rovers' successful landing." 11:40:45 A.M. - H. Res. 224 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 11:26:09 A.M. - H. Res. 224 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 224. 11:26:08 A.M. - H. Res. 224 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11:25:18 A.M. - H. Res. 224 Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 224 — "Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes." 11:24:26 A.M. - S. 22 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 10:51:25 A.M. - S. 22 WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on S. 22. 10:30:07 A.M. - S. 22 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 22. 10:30:06 A.M. - S. 22 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:29:35 A.M. - S. 22 Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 22 — "To designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes." 10:29:34 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 10:28:52 A.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 11, 2009, at 9:20 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 1105, without amendment. 10:02:49 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle. 10:02:44 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Schwartz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:42 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:00:50 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:48 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:43 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 12, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:29 EDT Yes 5:50:25 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 16, 2009. 5:50:24 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 5:50:23 P.M. - Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:58:09 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:57:32 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 19: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 2:49:24 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:48:41 P.M. - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, March, 12, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 2:30:08 P.M. - H. Res. 224 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:30:07 P.M. - H. Res. 224 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 10 (Roll no. 124). 2:21:53 P.M. - H. Res. 224 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 224 — "Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes." 2:20:17 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:20:16 P.M. - H.R. 1262 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:20:15 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 317 - 101 (Roll no. 123). 2:03:00 P.M. - H.R. 1262 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 2:02:50 P.M. - H.R. 1262 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 2:02:49 P.M. - H.R. 1262 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1262. 2:01:45 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Mack amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 284 (Roll no. 122). 1:28:25 P.M. - H.R. 1262 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:27:52 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Driehaus amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote. 1:26:24 P.M. - H.R. 1262 Driehaus amendment; modified by unanimous consent. The modification is technical in nature. 1:11:51 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Driehaus amendment. 1:11:50 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Driehaus, numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-36 to increase from $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion the authorization level for the grant program that makes funds available for combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows. 1:10:33 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 1:00:44 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment. 1:00:43 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-36 to require the OMB Director to submit to Congress a financial report containing an interagency crosscut budget for restoration activities that protect, conserve, or restore water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Also, the EPA Administrator would have to develop and update an adaptive management plan for Chesapeake Bay restoration activities. 12:59:48 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Dahlkemper amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:56:03 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dahlkemper amendment. 12:55:39 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Dahlkemper, numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-36 to require certification by a system operator that both water and energy conservation are components of their fiscal sustainability plan. 12:55:38 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:52:52 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment. 12:52:51 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-36 to require the Director of OMB to study programs authorized by the Act under the Program Assessment Rating Tool or a successor performance assessment tool developed by OMB. 12:52:50 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:50:21 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment. 12:49:53 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Oberstar, numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-36 to require that States, in the development of their priority methodology, give priority to projects that construct bioswales that filter and naturally store stormwater runoff and floodwaters for future water supply and recharge of natural aquifers. 12:49:52 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:41:43 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment. 12:40:53 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-36 to prohibit earmarking of funds appropriated as a result of the reauthorization of the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Funds included in the bill. 12:40:52 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:35:34 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller(MI) amendment. 12:35:33 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Miller (MI), numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-36 to direct the EPA to convene a task force (EPA, FDA, and others appointed by the Administrator of the EPA) to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals and a strategy to educate the public on those recommendations. It also would permit, at the request of the head of the task force, any federal agency or department to detail personnel to the task force. 12:34:55 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Markey (CO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:28:49 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey(CO) amendment. 12:28:48 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Ms. Markey (CO), numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-36 to require states to use at least 15% (instead of 10% as required in the bill) of each capitalization grant for water pollution control to provide assistance to municipalities of less than 10,000 people to the extent that there are sufficient applications for assistance. 12:27:35 P.M. - H.R. 1262 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mack amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr Mack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 12:04:43 P.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mack amendment. 12:04:42 P.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mack, numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-36 to remove all Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provisions from the bill. 12:03:51 P.M. - H.R. 1262 On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:59:31 A.M. - H.R. 1262 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment. 11:58:30 A.M. - H.R. 1262 An amendment, offered by Mr. Oberstar, numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-36 to authorize tribal governments to be eligible for technical and management assistance for small publicly-owned sewerage agencies; amend an existing Clean Water Act authority for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to carry out pilot projects by ensuring that certain `green technology' activities are eligible for controlling stormwater runoff, and increase the authorization of appropriations for this authority to $100 million for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2014; clarify the eligibility for construction of energy-efficient or renewable-energy generation technologies at publicly-owned sewerage agencies under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund; provide additional criteria for States to determine `affordability criteria' for waste-water infrastructure projects and activities, including factors related to per capita income and local unemployment rates; provide additional transparency and accountability for expenditures from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund by requiring EPA to conduct, and make publicly available, an annual performance review of expenditures from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, including a review of the types and categories of projects and activities carried out using the fund, and an estimate of the number of jobs created from proceeds of the fund; strike a provision related to the collection of tonnage duties that was unnecessary; authorize additional studies on the water-related infrastructure needs along the United States-Mexican border region, and the condition of wastewater infrastructure on the Great Lakes; require States to set-aside 20 percent of combined sewer and sanitary sewer grants to communities that implement green infrastructure or other water and energy efficient improvements; and require the EPA Administrator to conduct a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the waters of the United States. 11:44:32 A.M. - H.R. 1262 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with further general debate on H.R. 1262. 11:44:31 A.M. - H.R. 1262 Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting. 11:44:30 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1127 without amendment. 11:44:29 A.M. - H.R. 1262 The Committee of the Whole rose informally to recieve a message from the Senate. 10:59:14 A.M. - H.R. 1262 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1262. 10:58:18 A.M. - H.R. 1262 The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Chairman of the Committee. 10:58:17 A.M. - H.R. 1262 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 235 and Rule XVIII. 10:57:03 A.M. - H.R. 1262 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1262 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation now printed in the bill. 10:57:02 A.M. - H.R. 1262 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 235. H.R. 1262 — "To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes." 10:56:58 A.M. - TWO MINUTE VOTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Polis of Colorado asked unanimous consent that, during proceedings today in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule 20 or under clause 6 of rule 18. Agreed to without objection. 10:56:56 A.M. - H. Res. 229 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 229 is laid on the table. 10:56:55 A.M. - H. Res. 219 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 219 is laid on the table. 10:56:54 A.M. - H. Res. 218 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 218 is laid on the table. 10:56:53 A.M. - H. Res. 235 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:56:52 A.M. - H. Res. 235 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:56:51 A.M. - H. Res. 235 The previous question was ordered without objection. 10:20:42 A.M. - H. Res. 235 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 235. 10:20:41 A.M. - H. Res. 235 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 235 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1262) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes." 10:09:24 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 10:09:23 A.M. - H. Res. 237 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:09:22 A.M. - H. Res. 237 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 10:08:29 A.M. - H. Res. 237 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 237 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives." 10:06:39 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Miller of MI to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:05:39 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:39 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 16, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:26 EDT Yes 9:48:42 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 17, 2009. 9:48:41 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 9:48:40 P.M. - Mrs. Bachmann moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:19:21 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business. 7:18:20 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 23: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:18:19 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 19: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, and Mr. Flake for 5 min. 7:18:18 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 18: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, and Mr. Flake for 5 min. 7:18:17 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 17: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, Mr. Flake for 5 min, Mr. Roe of TN for 5 min, and Mr. Forbes for 5 min. 7:13:02 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:12:10 P.M. - H.R. 1284 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:12:09 P.M. - H.R. 1284 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 127). 7:05:20 P.M. - H.R. 1284 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1284 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 West Main Street in McLain, Mississippi, as the "Major Ed W. Freeman Post Office"." 7:04:02 P.M. - H.R. 1217 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:04:01 P.M. - H.R. 1217 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 126). 6:57:03 P.M. - H.R. 1217 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1217 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building"." 6:56:51 P.M. - H.R. 987 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:56:50 P.M. - H.R. 987 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 125). 6:31:03 P.M. - H.R. 987 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 987 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 601 8th Street in Freedom, Pennsylvania, as the "John Scott Challis, Jr. Post Office"." 6:30:24 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:30:23 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16. 4:28:50 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 4:28:49 P.M. - H.R. 1284 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:18:57 P.M. - H.R. 1284 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1284. 4:18:56 P.M. - H.R. 1284 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:18:55 P.M. - H.R. 1284 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1284 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 West Main Street in McLain, Mississippi, as the "Major Ed W. Freeman Post Office"." 4:17:41 P.M. - H.R. 1217 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:10:09 P.M. - H.R. 1217 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1217. 4:10:08 P.M. - H.R. 1217 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:09:54 P.M. - H.R. 1217 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1217 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building"." 4:09:53 P.M. - H.R. 987 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:01:22 P.M. - H.R. 987 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 987. 4:01:21 P.M. - H.R. 987 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:01:20 P.M. - H.R. 987 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 987 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 601 8th Street in Freedom, Pennsylvania, as the "John Scott Challis, Jr. Post Office"." 4:00:47 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 4:00:46 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16. 2:06:28 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:03:31 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:03:28 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 338 and S. 39. 2:02:28 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 13, 2009, at 9:09 a.m. stating that the body passed S. 39, S. 338, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 37. 2:01:54 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:01:53 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:35 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:34 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16. 12:32:44 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:31:40 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:51 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 17, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:22 EDT Yes 11:36:34 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 2009. 11:36:33 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 11:36:32 P.M. - Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:50:49 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further Special Order speeches. 3:49:48 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 250. 3:41:47 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 3:40:33 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 24: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 3:40:32 P.M. - Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 18: Mr. Rooney for 5 min and Mr. Smith of NJ for 5 min. 3:25:58 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:25:57 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification to Congress in accordance with the provisions of section 1512 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-25). 3:24:31 P.M. - Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy - Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy: Mr. Courtney and Mr. Coble . 3:23:16 P.M. - H.R. 628 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:23:15 P.M. - H.R. 628 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 7 (Roll no. 130). 3:15:42 P.M. - H.R. 628 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 628 — "To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges." 3:14:18 P.M. - H. Res. 211 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:14:17 P.M. - H. Res. 211 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 129). 3:08:01 P.M. - H. Res. 211 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 211 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month." 3:07:28 P.M. - H. Res. 240 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:07:27 P.M. - H. Res. 240 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 128). 2:37:33 P.M. - H. Res. 240 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 240 — "To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day." 2:36:32 P.M. - H.R. 1541 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:36:31 P.M. - H.R. 1541 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:26:24 P.M. - H.R. 1541 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541. 2:26:23 P.M. - H.R. 1541 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:25:59 P.M. - H.R. 1541 Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1541 — "To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes." 2:25:58 P.M. - H.R. 1216 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:19:32 P.M. - H.R. 1216 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1216. 2:19:31 P.M. - H.R. 1216 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:18:59 P.M. - H.R. 1216 Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1216 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building"." 2:18:58 P.M. - H.R. 1323 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:18:57 P.M. - H.R. 1323 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 2:05:53 P.M. - H.R. 1323 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1323. 2:05:52 P.M. - H.R. 1323 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:05:51 P.M. - H.R. 1323 Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1323 — "To require the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations regarding the use of information control designations, and for other purposes." 2:05:50 P.M. - H.R. 955 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:05:49 P.M. - H.R. 955 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:55:06 P.M. - H.R. 955 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 955. 1:55:05 P.M. - H.R. 955 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:55:04 P.M. - H.R. 955 Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 955 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10355 Northeast Valley Road in Rollingbay, Washington, as the "John 'Bud' Hawk Post Office"." 1:54:47 P.M. - H.R. 1429 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:54:46 P.M. - H.R. 1429 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1:35:28 P.M. - H.R. 1429 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1429. 1:35:27 P.M. - H.R. 1429 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:35:26 P.M. - H.R. 1429 Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1429 — "To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons." 1:34:36 P.M. - H.R. 628 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 1:20:59 P.M. - H.R. 628 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 628. 1:20:58 P.M. - H.R. 628 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:20:57 P.M. - H.R. 628 Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 628 — "To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges." 1:20:56 P.M. - H. Res. 211 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 12:55:20 P.M. - H. Res. 211 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 211. 12:55:19 P.M. - H. Res. 211 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:55:18 P.M. - H. Res. 211 Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 211 — "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month." 12:54:37 P.M. - H. Res. 240 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:47:43 P.M. - H. Res. 240 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240. 12:47:42 P.M. - H. Res. 240 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:47:41 P.M. - H. Res. 240 Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 240 — "To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day." 12:47:40 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 12:10:00 P.M. - The House resumed one minute speeches. 12:03:00 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 12:02:55 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:02:54 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kingston to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:02:53 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:01:25 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:00:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 17. 11:14:02 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:31:45 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:30:54 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:30:51 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 18, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:18 EDT Yes 8:59:36 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2009. 8:59:35 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:59:34 P.M. - Mr. Poe (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:48:59 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:47:03 P.M. - Mr. Moran (KS) requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 25: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 4:47:02 P.M. - Mr. Moran (KS) requested that Ms. Foxx be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23. 4:44:00 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 4:43:03 P.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 257. 4:40:43 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1388. 4:39:42 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:39:41 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 105 (Roll no. 140). 4:32:32 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 4:32:31 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller, George, Amendment to prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing. 4:31:55 P.M. - Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the motion to recommit, Mr. George Miller of California reported H.R. 1388 back to the House with an amendment. 4:31:54 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 - 105 (Roll no. 139). 4:14:36 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 4:06:14 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx of North Carolina motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with amendments which prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing. 4:05:56 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Ms. Foxx moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. 4:03:29 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 4:03:28 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 4:02:07 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1388. 4:01:38 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Titus amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 339 - 93 (Roll no. 138). 3:55:18 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Markey (CO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 147 (Roll no. 137). 3:49:40 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Kilroy amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 372 - 57 (Roll no. 136). 3:44:41 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment; as modified Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 256 (Roll no. 135). 3:36:17 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 168 (Roll no. 134). 3:30:52 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 133). 3:00:39 P.M. - H.R. 1388 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:59:47 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Titus of Nevada amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:53:19 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Titus of Nevada amendment. 2:52:58 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to create a National Service Reserve Corps and requires an annual service requirement of at least 10 hours and/or annual training. A member of the National Service Reserve Corps is one who has completed a term of national service, fulfilled training, and will respond to national disasters and other emergencies. These individuals will be listed in a national database for the ease of immediate deployment in case of emergency. 2:52:57 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Teague amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:45:47 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Teague of New Mexico amendment. 2:45:46 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Teague, Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to aid veterans in their pursuit of education and professional opportunities, help veterans with the claims process, and assist rural, disabled, and unemployed veterans with transportation needs. 2:45:45 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Hill amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:41:09 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hill of Indiana amendment. 2:40:47 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hill, Amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-39 to denote that sending care packages to soldiers deployed in combat zones overseas is included as an eligible service program. 2:40:46 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey of Colorado amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:36:18 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Markey of Colorado amendment. 2:35:48 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Ms. Markey (CO), Amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-39 to increase the operational support given to organizations for full-time individuals enrolled in an approved national service position. The amendment proposes increasing the support from $600 to $800 and from $800 to $1000 if program supports at least 50 percent disadvantaged youth. 2:35:47 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:30:59 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Roskam of Illinois amendment. 2:30:58 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, Amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-39 to require all authorized programs to be reviewed by the OMB's Program Assessment Rating Tool; require GAO to do a study on the National Civilian Community Corps program; and, amend the underlying legislation to continue the annual evaluation requirement for the National Civilian Community Corps, not a single evaluation by 2014. 2:30:57 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kilroy of Ohio amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:19:52 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Kilroy of Ohio amendment. 2:18:51 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Ms. Kilroy, Amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-39 to provide volunteers to supervise physical education classes at elementary and secondary schools, provide nutrition education to students, and supervise, organize, and manage after school physical activity/education programs. The amendment would also provide services to these elderly people through food deliveries, legal and medical services provided in the home, and transportation. 2:18:50 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 2:17:46 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1388 — "To reauthorize and reform the national service laws." 2:16:43 P.M. - TWO MINUTE VOTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Andrews of New Jersey asked unanimous consent that, during proceedings today in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule 20 or under clause 6 of rule 18. Agreed to without objection. 2:16:42 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1388 as unfinished business. 2:16:41 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 2:15:38 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Mr. Andrews moved that the Committee rise. 2:15:37 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe of Tennessee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roe of Tennessee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:07:27 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Roe of Tennessee amendment. 2:06:56 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Roe (TN) amendment; modified by unanimous consent. The amendment is technical in nature. 2:06:55 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roe (TN), Amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-39 to set an authorization for AmeriCorps, the Trust, Innovative programs, audits and evaluations at the FY 2008 level for FY 2010, and as such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. 2:05:26 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Loebsack of Iowa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 1:58:52 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Loebsack of Iowa amendment. 1:58:51 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Loebsack, Amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-39 to authorize a new grant program, the Volunteer Generation Fund, to be administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. 1:58:50 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 1:52:30 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hunter of California amendment. 1:52:29 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter, Amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-39 to remove veteran's educational benefits from being taken into account when calculating the maximum award an individual could receive for participating in one of the national service programs. 1:48:32 P.M. - H.R. 1388 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Andrews asked unanimous request that his request for a recorded vote on amendment numbered one in House Report 111-39 be vacated and the amendment be considered adopted pursuant to the ruling of the Chair that the ayes had prevailed on a voice vote. Agreed to without objection. 1:48:31 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree of Maine amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 1:43:57 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pingree of Maine amendment. 1:43:56 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Ms. Pingree (ME), Amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-39 to add to the list of approved Clean Energy Corps activities the development of clean energy programs designed to meet the needs of rural communities. 1:42:20 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On agreeing to the Andrews amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote. 1:42:19 P.M. - H.R. 1388 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Andrews amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Subsequently, the request for a recorded vote was vacated and the amendment was considered as adopted pursuant to the voice vote. 1:34:39 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Andrews amendment as modified. 1:34:38 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Andrews amendment; modified by unanimous consent. 1:33:34 P.M. - H.R. 1388 An amendment, offered by Mr. Andrews, Amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-39 to make certain technical changes; allow interagency agreements between Federal agencies to support national service programs by approving the use of service positions in projects carried out by other agencies; clarify that the goal of reaching 250,000 volunteers is throughout all national service positions, not just AmeriCorps; and clarify that the Corporation should promote efficiency and eliminate duplicative requirements in applications and report back to the authorizing committees on its progress in doing so. Adds language to promote community based efforts to reduce crime and recruit public safety officers into service opportunities. Adds "severely economically distressed community" as a new definition. Includes a new activity under the Opportunity Corps focused on a musician and artists corps program that helps meet educational needs in low income communities. Incorporates language that would increase access to and participation in federally supported nutrition programs. 12:28:58 P.M. - H.R. 1388 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1388. 12:28:57 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Chairman of the Committee. 12:28:56 P.M. - H.R. 1388 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 250 and Rule XVIII. 12:27:56 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1388 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill. 12:27:52 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 250. H.R. 1388 — "To reauthorize and reform the national service laws." 12:27:51 P.M. - H. Res. 250 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:27:49 P.M. - H. Res. 250 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 132). 12:14:26 P.M. - H. Res. 250 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 131). 10:47:22 A.M. - H. Res. 250 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 250. 10:44:43 A.M. - H. Res. 250 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 250 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws." 10:39:24 A.M. - H.R. 1512 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:39:23 A.M. - H.R. 1512 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 10:33:00 A.M. - H.R. 1512 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1512. 10:32:59 A.M. - H.R. 1512 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10:32:58 A.M. - H.R. 1512 Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1512 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes." 10:32:57 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 10:22:54 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute speeches. 10:22:49 A.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 620, S. 303, H.R. 1541, S.J. Res. 8, and S.J. Res. 9. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 39. 10:04:47 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 10:03:49 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:01:45 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:44 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Rev. George E. Battle, Bishop, North Eastern Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Charlotte, North Carolina 10:01:42 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable G. K. Butterfield to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:52 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 19, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:15 EDT Yes 5:46:44 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 23, 2009. 5:46:43 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 5:46:42 P.M. - Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:58:30 P.M. - The House resumed Special Order Speeches. 3:57:45 P.M. - The House received a communication from David Meurer, Field Representative, Office of Rep. Herger. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Meurer notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued in the Superior Court of California, County of Shasta for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. 3:30:40 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 3:29:29 P.M. - Mr. Moran (KS) requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 26: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and himself for 5 min. 3:29:28 P.M. - Mr. Moran of KS requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 25. 3:29:27 P.M. - Mr. Moran of KS requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24. 3:29:26 P.M. - Mr. Moran of KS requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23. 3:25:53 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:24:11 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 146 amended. 3:23:45 P.M. - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, March, 19, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. 2:55:12 P.M. - H.R. 1216 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:55:11 P.M. - H.R. 1216 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:55:10 P.M. - H.R. 1216 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1216 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building"." 2:54:10 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 - 160 (Roll no. 144). 2:45:16 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 76 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding executive and employee bonuses paid by AIG and other companies assisted with taxpayer funds provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury." 2:44:50 P.M. - H.R. 1586 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:44:49 P.M. - H.R. 1586 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 328 - 93 (Roll no. 143). 2:18:12 P.M. - H.R. 1586 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1586 — "To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients." 2:17:48 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:17:47 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:16:09 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 76. 1:16:08 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:16:07 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 76 Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 76 — "Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding executive and employee bonuses paid by AIG and other companies assisted with taxpayer funds provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury." 1:09:19 P.M. - H.R. 1586 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:12:04 P.M. - H.R. 1586 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1586. 12:12:03 P.M. - H.R. 1586 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:11:34 P.M. - H.R. 1586 Mr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1586 — "To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients." 12:10:58 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 12:07:35 P.M. - H. Res. 257 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:07:33 P.M. - H. Res. 257 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 12:06:58 P.M. - H. Res. 257 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 142). 11:58:48 A.M. - H. Res. 257 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 257 — "Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules." 11:58:47 A.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 257 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 11:58:46 A.M. - H. Res. 265 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180, 15 Present (Roll no. 141). 11:29:18 A.M. - H. Res. 265 Mr. Becerra moved to table the measure. 11:21:16 A.M. - H. Res. 265 QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 265 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. 11:21:15 A.M. - H. Res. 265 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 265 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 11:20:27 A.M. - H. Res. 257 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. 10:18:16 A.M. - H. Res. 257 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257. 10:18:15 A.M. - H. Res. 257 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 257 — "Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules." 10:05:39 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 10:03:49 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:48 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:39 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 10:00:47 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 23, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:12 EDT Yes 10:56:50 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 24, 2009. 10:56:49 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:56:48 P.M. - Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:20:14 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:18:54 P.M. - Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 30: Mr. Inglis for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 7:18:53 P.M. - Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 26. 7:18:52 P.M. - Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 25: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, and Mr. Rogers of MI for 5 min. 7:18:51 P.M. - Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24. 7:10:47 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:07:28 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 7:05:38 P.M. - H.R. 1218 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:05:37 P.M. - H.R. 1218 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 146). 6:57:20 P.M. - H.R. 1218 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1218 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building"." 6:56:17 P.M. - H.R. 918 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:56:16 P.M. - H.R. 918 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 145). 6:31:03 P.M. - H.R. 918 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 918 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building"." 6:30:48 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:30:47 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 23. 2:42:25 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. 2:41:48 P.M. - H.R. 1218 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:34:45 P.M. - H.R. 1218 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1218. 2:34:44 P.M. - H.R. 1218 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:34:43 P.M. - H.R. 1218 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1218 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building"." 2:34:42 P.M. - H.R. 918 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:26:33 P.M. - H.R. 918 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 918. 2:26:32 P.M. - H.R. 918 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:26:31 P.M. - H.R. 918 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 918 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building"." 2:26:30 P.M. - H. Res. 178 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:26:29 P.M. - H. Res. 178 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:08:48 P.M. - H. Res. 178 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 178. 2:08:47 P.M. - H. Res. 178 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:08:46 P.M. - H. Res. 178 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 178 — "Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month." 2:07:57 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 2:07:56 P.M. - The House received a communication from Paul Arcangeli, Deputy Staff Director, House Committee on Ar med Services. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Arcangeli notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. 2:06:52 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had receieved the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 23, 2009, at 9:40 a.m.: Appointments: Congressional Award Board; Health Information Technology Policy Committee. 2:02:40 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:02:39 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lynch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:38 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:48 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:47 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 23. 12:58:19 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:31:46 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:30:48 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:45 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 24, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:09 EDT Yes 10:18:28 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 25, 2009. 10:18:27 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:18:26 P.M. - Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 4:51:35 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed special order speeches. 4:51:34 P.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 280 and H. Res. 281. 3:24:40 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 3:23:25 P.M. - Mr. Luetkemeyer requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 31: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. 3:23:24 P.M. - Mr. Luetkemeyer requested that Mr. Goodlatte be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 25. 3:20:50 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:20:49 P.M. - H. Res. 273 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Wexler objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:54:03 P.M. - H. Res. 273 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273. 2:54:02 P.M. - H. Res. 273 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:54:01 P.M. - H. Res. 273 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 273 — "Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy." 2:53:42 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 55 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:53:41 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 55 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 2:35:04 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 55 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 55. 2:35:03 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 55 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:35:02 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 55 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 55 — "Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act." 2:34:20 P.M. - H. Res. 234 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:34:19 P.M. - H. Res. 234 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:11:59 P.M. - H. Res. 234 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 234. 2:11:58 P.M. - H. Res. 234 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:11:57 P.M. - H. Res. 234 Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 234 — "Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day"." 2:10:02 P.M. - H. Res. 182 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:10:01 P.M. - H. Res. 182 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 149). 2:02:50 P.M. - H. Res. 182 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 182 — "Expressing support for designation of the week of March 1 through March 8, 2009, as "School Social Work Week"." 2:02:49 P.M. - H.R. 730 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:02:48 P.M. - H.R. 730 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll no. 148). 1:54:09 P.M. - H.R. 730 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 730 — "To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material, and for other purposes." 1:53:53 P.M. - H.R. 1617 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:53:52 P.M. - H.R. 1617 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 147). 1:28:25 P.M. - H.R. 1617 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1617 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a privacy official within each component of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes." 1:27:22 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:26:59 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 77 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:26:58 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 77 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 1:21:15 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 77 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 77. 1:21:14 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 77 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:21:13 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 77 Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 77 — "Recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University." 1:20:30 P.M. - H. Res. 182 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1:09:26 P.M. - H. Res. 182 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 182. 1:09:25 P.M. - H. Res. 182 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:08:52 P.M. - H. Res. 182 Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 182 — "Expressing support for designation of the week of March 1 through March 8, 2009, as "School Social Work Week"." 1:08:51 P.M. - H.R. 730 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:52:20 P.M. - H.R. 730 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 730. 12:52:19 P.M. - H.R. 730 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:52:18 P.M. - H.R. 730 Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 730 — "To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material, and for other purposes." 12:51:41 P.M. - H.R. 1148 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:51:40 P.M. - H.R. 1148 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 12:43:12 P.M. - H.R. 1148 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1148. 12:43:11 P.M. - H.R. 1148 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:42:44 P.M. - H.R. 1148 Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1148 — "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security." 12:42:43 P.M. - H.R. 1617 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12:33:08 P.M. - H.R. 1617 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1617. 12:33:07 P.M. - H.R. 1617 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:32:37 P.M. - H.R. 1617 Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1617 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a privacy official within each component of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes." 12:32:36 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day. 12:06:27 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 12:02:52 P.M. - H. Res. 277 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:02:51 P.M. - H. Res. 277 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 12:02:50 P.M. - H. Res. 277 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 277 — "Electing a minority member to a certain standing committee." 12:01:54 P.M. - H. Res. 277 Mrs. McMorris Rodgers asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced. 12:01:53 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Garrett of NJ to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:01:52 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:01:51 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 12:01:50 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 24. 11:21:40 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:32:40 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:31:49 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael F. Doyle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:30:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 25, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:06 EDT Yes 8:17:45 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2009. 8:17:44 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:17:43 P.M. - Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn. 5:06:01 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches. 5:02:00 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER A RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 4:16:19 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:13:37 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 1: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Cassidy for 5 min. 4:13:36 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 31: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Cassidy for 5 min. 4:13:35 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 30: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Cassidy for 5 min. 4:07:15 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 4:06:50 P.M. - S. 520 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:06:49 P.M. - S. 520 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:01:48 P.M. - S. 520 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 520. 4:01:47 P.M. - S. 520 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:01:46 P.M. - S. 520 Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 520 — "To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 327 South Church Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse"." 4:01:45 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until March 26. 3:59:53 P.M. - H.R. 1404 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1404 as unfinished business. 3:59:52 P.M. - H.R. 1404 On motion that the committee rises Agreed to by voice vote. 3:59:51 P.M. - H.R. 1404 Mr. Rahall moved that the Committee rise. 3:31:18 P.M. - H.R. 1404 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1404. 3:31:17 P.M. - H.R. 1404 The Speaker designated the Honorable Ben Ray Lujan to act as Chairman of the Committee. 3:31:16 P.M. - H.R. 1404 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 281 and Rule XVIII. 3:30:52 P.M. - H.R. 1404 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1404 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. This waiver does not affect the point of order available under clause 9 of rule XXI. 3:30:51 P.M. - H.R. 1404 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 281. H.R. 1404 — "To authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, and for other purposes." 3:29:47 P.M. - H. Res. 281 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:29:45 P.M. - H. Res. 281 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 175 (Roll no. 156). 3:20:54 P.M. - H. Res. 281 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 281 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, and for other purposes." 3:20:53 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 281 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 3:20:52 P.M. - H. Res. 286 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 182, 16 Present (Roll no. 155). 2:55:14 P.M. - H. Res. 286 Mr. Miller, George moved to table the measure. 2:52:01 P.M. - H. Res. 286 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 286 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 2:51:29 P.M. - H. Res. 281 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 281, the Chair put the question on adoption of agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day. 2:51:28 P.M. - H. Res. 281 The previous question was ordered without objection. 2:22:55 P.M. - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 281. 2:22:53 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 12. 2:13:42 P.M. - H. Res. 281 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 281. 2:13:41 P.M. - H. Res. 281 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 281 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, and for other purposes." 2:12:53 P.M. - H. Res. 273 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:12:52 P.M. - H. Res. 273 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 154). 2:05:29 P.M. - H. Res. 273 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 273 — "Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy." 2:05:28 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceeding had been postponed. 2:05:27 P.M. - H.R. 146 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:05:26 P.M. - H.R. 146 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 140 (Roll no. 153). 1:39:59 P.M. - H.R. 146 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12:28:38 P.M. - H.R. 146 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 280, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 146. 12:28:37 P.M. - H.R. 146 Mr. Rahall moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments. 12:25:54 P.M. - S. 383 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:25:53 P.M. - S. 383 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 152). 12:20:00 P.M. - S. 383 Considered as unfinished business. S. 383 — "To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities, and for other purposes." 12:19:00 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 12:18:47 P.M. - H. Res. 280 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:18:45 P.M. - H. Res. 280 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 177 (Roll no. 151). 12:10:44 P.M. - H. Res. 280 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 150). 11:45:32 A.M. - H. Res. 280 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 280 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 146) to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes." 11:45:31 A.M. - S. 383 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 11:19:51 A.M. - S. 383 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 383. 11:19:50 A.M. - S. 383 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11:19:49 A.M. - S. 383 Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 383 — "To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities, and for other purposes." 11:18:39 A.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 11:18:38 A.M. - H. Res. 280 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 280, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Pingree (ME) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. 10:28:45 A.M. - H. Res. 280 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 280. 10:28:44 A.M. - H. Res. 280 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 280 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 146) to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes." 10:03:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by directon of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 10:02:45 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Costa to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:43 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:41 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Earl F. Palmer, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC 10:00:56 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:52 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 26, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:02 EDT Yes 3:01:46 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 30, 2009. 3:01:45 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:01:44 P.M. - Ms. Edwards (MD) moved that the House do now adjourn. 12:58:54 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 12:57:28 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 2: Mr. Cassidy for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and himself for 5 min. 12:57:27 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested that Mr. Guthrie be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 31. 12:53:19 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 12:52:32 P.M. - Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 289. 12:37:58 P.M. - H.R. 1404 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1404. 12:37:57 P.M. - H.R. 1404 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:37:56 P.M. - H.R. 1404 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 412 - 3 (Roll no. 162). 12:20:55 P.M. - H.R. 1404 The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 12:20:54 P.M. - H.R. 1404 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12:19:51 P.M. - H.R. 1404 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1404. 12:19:50 P.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 272 (Roll no. 161). 12:11:35 P.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 - 2 (Roll no. 160). 12:04:19 P.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Minnick amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 422 - 0 (Roll no. 159). 11:56:30 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 158). 11:48:45 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 157). 11:21:08 A.M. - H.R. 1404 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 11:20:50 A.M. - H.R. 1404 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 11:09:40 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment. 11:09:39 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, Amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-52 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with a State Forester to prepare and implement `good neighbor' projects on National Forest System land to complement any similar project being performed on bordering or adjacent non-Federal land. Would provide that the decision to proceed with a good neighbor project is in the Secretary's sole discretion. Defines good neighbor projects to include certain fuels reduction projects. 11:08:50 A.M. - H.R. 1404 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kirkpatrick (AZ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 11:03:55 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick amendment. 11:03:54 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Kirkpatrick (AZ), Amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-52 to amend the definition of `fire-ready community' in the bill to provide that a community satisfies the definition if it is located within a priority area identified by the fire risk maps required by the bill, and meets two of the other four criteria listed in the bill for `fire-ready communities.' 11:02:53 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:02:52 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment. 11:02:51 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the cohesive wildland fire management strategy required in the bill to include among its elements a plan, developed in coordination with the National Guard Bureau, to maximize the use of National Guard resources to fight wildfires. 10:58:30 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:52:12 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment. 10:51:23 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the cohesive wildland fire management strategy required in the bill to include among its elements a system to study the effects of invasive species on wildland fire risk. Would add to the list of eligible uses for cost-share grants provided for in the bill implementation of fire-safety programs focused on the eradication or control of invasive species. 10:51:22 A.M. - H.R. 1404 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Minnick amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Minnick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 10:48:29 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Minnick amendment. 10:48:28 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Minnick, Amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-52 to require that the Secretaries, in considering severity of and threat posed by a fire for the purposes of determining whether to declare that a wildland fire suppression activity is eligible for funding from the Flame Fund, take into account areas where insect infestation has created an extreme risk for wildfire. 10:47:29 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:42:42 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heinrich amendment. 10:42:41 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Heinrich, Amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the cohesive wildland fire management strategy required in the bill to include among its elements a system to assess the impacts of climate change on the frequency and severity of wildland fire. 10:41:59 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:40:07 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings of Washington amendment. 10:39:38 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), Amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the review of certain wildfires specified in the bill to include an assessment of the quantity of greenhouse gases produced as a result of the fire. 10:39:37 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:39:36 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment. 10:38:39 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), Amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the review of certain wildfires specified in the bill to include an assessment of what actions, if any, could have been taken in advance of the fire that may have prevented the fire or at least reduced the severity of the fire. 10:38:38 A.M. - H.R. 1404 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 10:36:40 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment. 10:35:37 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), Amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-52 to require advance notice, in writing, to adjacent landowners whenever the Department of Agriculture sets a prescribed fire on National Forest System land. 10:35:36 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Polis (CO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:32:54 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis of Colorado amendment. 10:31:33 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis (CO), Amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-52 to require revisions of the cohesive wildland fire management strategy at least once every five years. 10:31:32 A.M. - H.R. 1404 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perlmutter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 10:27:34 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter of Colorado amendment. 10:26:52 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, Amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-52 to clarify that authorized suppression activities for the Flame Fund include containment activities in response to crisis insect infestations to reduce the likelihood of wildfires. 10:26:51 A.M. - H.R. 1404 On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:25:20 A.M. - H.R. 1404 DEBAT - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall of West Virginia amendment. 10:24:36 A.M. - H.R. 1404 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, Amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-52 to strike from the bill the Sense of Congress language on the designation of Flame Fund appropriations as emergency spending. 10:22:55 A.M. - H.R. 1404 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 10:22:54 A.M. - H.R. 1404 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1404 — "To authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, and for other purposes." 10:08:26 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle. 10:06:19 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:03:39 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 10:01:48 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Gary Shaw, Central Christian Center, Joplin, Missouri. 10:00:40 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:30:58 EDT Yes 10:58:11 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 31, 2009. 10:58:10 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:58:09 P.M. - Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:48:18 P.M. - Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 296. 7:44:14 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:43:20 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 3: himself for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Flake for 5 min. 7:43:19 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 2: Mr. Flake for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. 7:43:18 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 1: Mr. Flake for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. 7:43:17 P.M. - Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 31: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. 7:41:10 P.M. - HIT POLICY COMMITTEE - Pursuant to Section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Public Law 111-5), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Paul Egerman, Weston, Massachusetts- 3 year term . 7:35:18 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:29:06 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the priviliges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. 7:28:25 P.M. - H.R. 479 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:28:24 P.M. - H.R. 479 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 6 (Roll no. 165). 7:21:02 P.M. - H.R. 479 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 479 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency medical services for children." 7:20:42 P.M. - H.R. 20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:20:41 P.M. - H.R. 20 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 164). 7:12:16 P.M. - H.R. 20 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 20 — "To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis." 7:11:55 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The House announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 7:11:54 P.M. - H. Res. 295 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 173, 13 Present (Roll no. 163). 6:49:39 P.M. - H. Res. 295 Mr. Miller, George moved to table the measure. 6:46:30 P.M. - H. Res. 295 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 295 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. 6:45:46 P.M. - H. Res. 295 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 295 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House." 6:45:45 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 30. 4:42:29 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 4:41:50 P.M. - H.R. 1777 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:41:49 P.M. - H.R. 1777 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:28:36 P.M. - H.R. 1777 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1777. 4:28:35 P.M. - H.R. 1777 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:28:34 P.M. - H.R. 1777 Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1777 — "To make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes." 4:27:04 P.M. - Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 294. 4:26:36 P.M. - H.R. 577 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:14:32 P.M. - H.R. 577 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 577. 4:14:31 P.M. - H.R. 577 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:14:30 P.M. - H.R. 577 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 577 — "To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes." 4:13:10 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 60 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:13:09 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 60 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 4:00:55 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 60 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 60. 4:00:54 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 60 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:00:53 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 60 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 60 — "Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes." 3:59:10 P.M. - H.R. 1253 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:53:24 P.M. - H.R. 1253 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1253. 3:53:23 P.M. - H.R. 1253 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:52:58 P.M. - H.R. 1253 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1253 — "To require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable." 3:52:57 P.M. - H.R. 1259 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:46:39 P.M. - H.R. 1259 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1259. 3:46:38 P.M. - H.R. 1259 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:46:37 P.M. - H.R. 1259 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1259 — "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug dextromethorphan, and for other purposes." 3:46:36 P.M. - H.R. 479 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:42:56 P.M. - H.R. 479 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 479. 3:42:55 P.M. - H.R. 479 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:42:54 P.M. - H.R. 479 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 479 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency medical services for children." 3:42:53 P.M. - H.R. 20 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:31:50 P.M. - H.R. 20 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 20. 3:31:49 P.M. - H.R. 20 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:31:48 P.M. - H.R. 20 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 20 — "To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis." 3:31:47 P.M. - H.R. 756 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:31:46 P.M. - H.R. 756 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 3:25:11 P.M. - H.R. 756 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 756. 3:25:10 P.M. - H.R. 756 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:24:50 P.M. - H.R. 756 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 756 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care." 3:24:49 P.M. - H.R. 1246 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:24:48 P.M. - H.R. 1246 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 3:17:17 P.M. - H.R. 1246 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1246. 3:17:16 P.M. - H.R. 1246 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:17:15 P.M. - H.R. 1246 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1246 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss." 3:15:37 P.M. - H. Res. 152 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:15:36 P.M. - H. Res. 152 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 3:07:46 P.M. - H. Res. 152 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 152. 3:07:45 P.M. - H. Res. 152 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:07:44 P.M. - H. Res. 152 Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 152 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)." 3:07:43 P.M. - H. Res. 282 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Fortenberry objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:54:42 P.M. - H. Res. 282 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 282. 2:54:41 P.M. - H. Res. 282 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:52:51 P.M. - H. Res. 282 Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 282 — "Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel." 2:52:50 P.M. - H. Res. 223 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:52:49 P.M. - H. Res. 223 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 2:41:06 P.M. - H. Res. 223 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 223. 2:41:05 P.M. - H. Res. 223 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:40:45 P.M. - H. Res. 223 Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 223 — "Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This is Paul Harvey. . .Good Day"." 2:40:44 P.M. - H.R. 1513 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:40:43 P.M. - H.R. 1513 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:30:21 P.M. - H.R. 1513 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513. 2:30:20 P.M. - H.R. 1513 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:30:19 P.M. - H.R. 1513 Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1513 — "To increase, effective as of December 1, 2009, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes." 2:29:54 P.M. - H.R. 1377 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:29:53 P.M. - H.R. 1377 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 2:21:17 P.M. - H.R. 1377 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1377. 2:21:16 P.M. - H.R. 1377 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:20:56 P.M. - H.R. 1377 Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1377 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes." 2:20:55 P.M. - H.R. 1171 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 2:20:54 P.M. - H.R. 1171 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:20:53 P.M. - H.R. 1171 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 2:09:30 P.M. - H.R. 1171 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171. 2:09:29 P.M. - H.R. 1171 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:08:59 P.M. - H.R. 1171 Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1171 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2010 through 2014." 2:08:58 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 2:08:57 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 30, 2009, at 9:38 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1388 with amendments. The message further stated appointments made to the Senate National Security Working Group and the National Council of the Arts. 2:07:22 P.M. - Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy - Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. McCarthy, New York and Mr. King, New York . 2:02:12 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:01:57 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Halvorson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:01:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:39 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. 2:00:38 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 30. 12:42:35 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:30:46 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of the legislative day. 12:30:44 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:30:37 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day. CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 31, 2009 111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:30:55 EDT Yes 10:45:53 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 1, 2009. 10:45:52 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:45:51 P.M. - Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn. 6:28:44 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 6:28:43 P.M. - Mr. Guthrie requested that Mr. Smith of NJ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 1. 6:26:03 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 6:24:44 P.M. - Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy - Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy: Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Kline of MN and Mr. Frelinghuysen . 6:24:42 P.M. - H.R. 838 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:24:41 P.M. - H.R. 838 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:16:48 P.M. - H.R. 838 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 838. 6:16:47 P.M. - H.R. 838 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:16:46 P.M. - H.R. 838 Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 838 — "To provide for the conveyance of a parcel of land held by the Bureau of Prisons of the Department of Justice in Miami Dade County, Florida, to facilitate the construction of a new educational facility that includes a secure parking area for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes." 6:14:02 P.M. - Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, on measures H. Res. 305, H. Res. 306, and H. Res. 307. 6:13:38 P.M. - H.R. 1029 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:13:37 P.M. - H.R. 1029 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 5:59:23 P.M. - H.R. 1029 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1029. 5:59:22 P.M. - H.R. 1029 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:57:44 P.M. - H.R. 1029 Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1029 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes." 5:57:43 P.M. - H.R. 985 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:57:42 P.M. - H.R. 985 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 5:16:07 P.M. - H.R. 985 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 985. 5:16:06 P.M. - H.R. 985 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:15:49 P.M. - H.R. 985 Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 985 — "To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media." 5:15:48 P.M. - H. Res. 290 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 4:45:26 P.M. - H. Res. 290 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 290. 4:45:25 P.M. - H. Res. 290 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:44:55 P.M. - H. Res. 290 Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 290 — "Honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty." 4:44:54 P.M. - HIT Policy Committee - Pursuant to section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Public Law 111-5), the Minority Leader appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, Florida . 4:42:38 P.M. - H.R. 1299 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:42:37 P.M. - H.R. 1299 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 174). 4:34:16 P.M. - H.R. 1299 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1299 — "To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes." 4:34:15 P.M. - H.R. 151 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:34:14 P.M. - H.R. 151 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 42 (Roll no. 173). 4:26:07 P.M. - H.R. 151 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 151 — "To establish the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program." 4:25:46 P.M. - H. Res. 279 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:25:45 P.M. - H. Res. 279 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 288 - 136 (Roll no. 172). 4:00:32 P.M. - H. Res. 279 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 3:27:59 P.M. - H. Res. 279 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 279. 3:26:54 P.M. - H. Res. 279 Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 279 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution and provides that the resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. the rule provides one motion to recommit which may not contain instructions. 3:26:53 P.M. - H. Res. 279 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. H. Res. 279 — "Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress." 3:25:57 P.M. - H. Res. 304 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:25:56 P.M. - H. Res. 304 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 3:25:55 P.M. - H. Res. 304 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 304 — "Electing Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library." 3:25:54 P.M. - H. Res. 303 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:25:53 P.M. - H. Res. 303 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 3:25:52 P.M. - H. Res. 303 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 303 — "Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the First Congressional District of Hawaii." 3:24:27 P.M. - H. Res. 303 Mr. Brady (PA) filed a privileged report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 303. 3:24:26 P.M. - H.R. 1299 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:20:58 P.M. - H.R. 1299 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1299. 3:20:57 P.M. - H.R. 1299 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:20:56 P.M. - H.R. 1299 Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1299 — "To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes." 3:20:55 P.M. - H.R. 151 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 3:12:38 P.M. - H.R. 151 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 151. 3:12:37 P.M. - H.R. 151 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:12:36 P.M. - H.R. 151 Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 151 — "To establish the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program." 3:12:35 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 54 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:12:34 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 54 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 3:06:44 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 54 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 54. 3:06:43 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 54 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:06:42 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 54 Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 54 — "Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust." 3:05:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the week. 3:04:30 P.M. - H.R. 1253 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:04:29 P.M. - H.R. 1253 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 171). 2:55:42 P.M. - H.R. 1253 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1253 — "To require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable." 2:55:41 P.M. - H.R. 577 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:55:40 P.M. - H.R. 577 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 17 (Roll no. 170). 2:48:20 P.M. - H.R. 577 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 577 — "To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes." 2:48:19 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:48:18 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:48:17 P.M. - H.R. 1388 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 - 149 (Roll no. 169). 2:20:38 P.M. - H.R. 1388 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 1:53:49 P.M. - H.R. 1388 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 296, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the George Miller (CA) motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1388. 1:53:48 P.M. - H.R. 1388 Mr. Miller, George moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments. 1:51:21 P.M. - H. Res. 282 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:51:20 P.M. - H. Res. 282 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 168). 1:43:23 P.M. - H. Res. 282 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 282 — "Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel." 1:43:22 P.M. - H.R. 1259 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:43:21 P.M. - H.R. 1259 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 8 (Roll no. 167). 1:35:30 P.M. - H.R. 1259 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1259 — "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug dextromethorphan, and for other purposes." 1:34:45 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 1:34:44 P.M. - H. Res. 296 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1:34:42 P.M. - H. Res. 296 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 173 (Roll no. 166). 1:34:41 P.M. - H. Res. 289