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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 7, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
- H.R. 3962:
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to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans
and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other
purposes
- 1:58 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with four hours of debate on
H.R. 3962.
- 1:57 P.M. -
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3962
and
H.R. 3961
with 4 hours 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 903.
- H. Res. 892:
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recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events
leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a
Europe, whole, free, and at peace
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1
(Roll no. 883).
- 1:47 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 1:45 P.M. -
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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.
- H. Res. 903:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3962)
to
provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans
and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other
purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R.
3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians
- 1:43 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 192
(Roll no. 882).
- 1:26 P.M. -
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 187
(Roll no. 881).
- 10:47 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 903.
- 10:43 A.M. -
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 877:
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expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang
Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as
they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children
were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008
- 10:40 A.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 1
(Roll no. 880).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 10:24 A.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 700:
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expressing support for designation of the week beginning on
November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week
- 10:23 A.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1
(Roll no. 879).
- 10:16 A.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1845:
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to amend the Small Business Act to modernize Small Business
Development Centers, and for other purposes
- 10:15 A.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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 20
(Roll no. 878).
- 10:08 A.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1838:
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to amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions
relating to women's business centers, and for other purposes
- 10:07 A.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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 428 - 4
(Roll no. 877).
- 9:58 A.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3737:
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to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Microloan
Program, and for other purposes
- 9:57 A.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): 405 - 23
(Roll no. 876).
- 9:26 A.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 9:25 A.M. -
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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.
- 9:02 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 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Murphy,
Tim of PA 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.
- 9:01 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 9:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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