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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 15, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
- 5:24 P.M. -
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2008.
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 4:07 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 4:06 P.M. -
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Mr. McHenry requested the following general leaves to
address the House on May 22: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr.
Jones of NC for 5 min.
The House received a communication from Katie Malone.
Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House, Ms. Malone
notified the House that she had been served with trial
subpoena issued by the District Court of Maryland for
Baltimore County for testimony and that after consultation
with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that
compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the
privileges and rights of the House.
- 4:03 P.M. -
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Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) asked unanimous consent that when
the House adjourns on Friday, May 16, 2008, it adjourn
to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May, 19, 2008, for
Morning-Hour Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
- 4:00 P.M. -
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Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) asked unanimous consent that when
the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m.
on May 16.
Agreed to without objection.
- 3:57 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H.R. 5834:
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to amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to
promote respect for the fundamental human rights of the
people of North Korea, and for other purposes
- 3:49 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:48 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5916:
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to reform the administration of the Arms Export Control Act,
and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:47 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2894:
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to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in
commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the
"Star Spangled Banner" and the War of 1812, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2642:
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making appropriations for military construction, the Department
of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
- 3:46 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to agree to Senate Amendment with House Amendment
No. 3
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 166
(Roll no. 330).
- 3:37 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment
No. 2
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196
(Roll No. 329).
- 3:30 P.M. -
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On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment
No. 1
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 141 - 149, 132 Prese
(Roll No. 328).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 3:03 P.M. -
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Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1197,
the Chair
announced that it would put the question on adoption of each
of the 3 House amendments to the Senate amendment
separately.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 1:20 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House resumed debate on
H.R. 2642.
- 1:19 P.M. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to the conference report to accompany
H.R. 2419.
- H.R. 2642:
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making appropriations for military construction, the Department
of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
- 12:36 P.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1197, the
House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on the Obey motion to
agree to the Senate amendment to
H.R. 2642
with amendments.
- 12:33 P.M. -
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POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Ryan(WI) raised a point of order
against
H.R. 2642.
Mr. Ryan(WI) stated that the proposed
House amendments to the Senate amendment violate the Pay-Go
rules. The Chair overruled the point order.
- 12:30 P.M. -
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Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with amendments to the
Senate amendment.
- H.R. 5872:
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to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in
commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of
America, and for other purposes
- 12:29 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 8
(Roll no. 327).
- 12:21 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 406:
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to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Alice
Paul in recognition of her role in the women's suffrage
movement and in advancing equal rights for women
- 12:20 P.M. -
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The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1
(Roll no. 326).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 12:13 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5614:
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to authorize the production of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
ultra-high relief bullion coins in palladium to provide
affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals,
and for other purposes
The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0
(Roll no. 325).
- 12:06 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1197:
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the
bill (
H.R. 2642)
making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2008, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200
(Roll no. 324).
- 11:57 A.M. -
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res.
1197 and on several motions to suspend the rules which had
been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had
been postponed.
- H. Res. 1197:
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the
bill (
H.R. 2642)
making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2008, and for other purposes
On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195
(Roll no. 323).
- 10:20 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1197
- 10:18 A.M. -
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Considered as privileged matter.
- 10:06 A.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches which by the direction of the Chair, would be
limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
- 10:04 A.M. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 6051
without amendment and
H.R. 6022
without
amendment.
- 10:03 A.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Solis to
lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
- 10:02 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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