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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 15, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

5:24 P.M. -

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. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:06 P.M. -

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. -

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. -

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. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 5834:: 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. -

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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5916:: 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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2894:: 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:: 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. -

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. -

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. -

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. -

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. -

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2642.

1:19 P.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2419.

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

12:36 P.M. -

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. -

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. -

Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 5872:: 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. -

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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 406:: 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. -

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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5614:: 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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1197:: 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. -

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:: 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. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1197

10:18 A.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

10:06 A.M. -

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. -

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. -

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. -

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.