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| 9:00:14 A.M. |
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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| 9:00:31 A.M. |
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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| 9:02:13 A.M. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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| 9:02:19 A.M. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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| 9:03:44 A.M. |
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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.
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| 9:14:33 A.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 470 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act."
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| 9:17:43 A.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470.
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| 10:02:51 A.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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| 10:03:03 A.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 470, the Chair put the question on adoption of 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 the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
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| 10:04:30 A.M. |
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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 November 18, 2011 at 8:52 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2056, with amendments, H.R. 1059, with an amendment, H.R. 3321 with an amendment, and S. 99.
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| 10:05:16 A.M. |
H.R. 394 |
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.
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| 10:06:00 A.M. |
H.R. 394 |
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
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| 10:06:01 A.M. |
H.R. 394 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| 10:06:09 A.M. |
S. 1637 |
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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| 10:06:09 A.M. |
S. 1637 |
Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1637 — "To clarify appeal time limits in civil actions to which United States officers or employees are parties."
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| 10:07:05 A.M. |
S. 1637 |
On passage Passed without objection.
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| 10:07:07 A.M. |
S. 1637 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| 10:08:03 A.M. |
H.J. Res. 2 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 2 — "Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States."
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| 10:08:20 A.M. |
H.J. Res. 2 |
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 2. When proceedings were postponed on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 2 hours and 42 minutes of debate remained.
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| 1:57:23 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 2 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 165 (Roll no. 858).
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| 1:57:25 P.M. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 470, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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| 1:57:26 P.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 470 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act."
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| 2:03:52 P.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 167 (Roll no. 859).
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| 2:03:58 P.M. |
H. Res. 470 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:05:00 P.M. |
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Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 18, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:05:10 P.M. |
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Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m on Friday, November 25, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:05:20 P.M. |
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Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 25, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:06:00 P.M. |
H.R. 3321 |
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
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| 2:06:21 P.M. |
H.R. 3321 |
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:06:30 P.M. |
H.R. 3321 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| 2:07:00 P.M. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
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| 2:15:32 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
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| 4:19:28 P.M. |
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Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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| 4:19:58 P.M. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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| 4:19:59 P.M. |
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2011.
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