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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 7, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

H.R. 3962:: to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes

10:59 P.M. -

On passage Roll Call 887 - Recorded vote pending.

10:58 P.M. -

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 886).

10:42 P.M. -

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

10:28 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cantor motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to insert a new title with the heading "Seniors Protection and Medicare Regional Payment Equity Fund".

Mr. Cantor moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.

10:27 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Boehner amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 - 258 (Roll no. 885).

10:20 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Stupak amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 194, 1 Present (Roll no. 884).

9:56 P.M. -

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.

9:55 P.M. -

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boehner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Camp (MI) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

8:14 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 903, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Boehner amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Boehner.

: An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part D of House Report 111-330 to create Universal Access Programs that expand and reform high-risk pools and reinsurance programs to guarantee that all Americans, regardless of pre-existing conditions or past illnesses, have access to affordable care while lowering costs for all Americans. It prevents insurers from unjustly canceling a policy or instituting annual or lifetime spending caps. The amendment would put in place medical liability reforms and gives small businesses the power to pool together and offer health care at lower prices. In addition, the legislation would provide incentive payments to states that reduce premiums and the number of uninsured. The bill would allow Americans living in one state to shop for coverage and purchase insurance in another. The legislation would prohibit all Federal funds, whether they are authorized funds or appropriated funds, from being used to pay for abortion. The amendment would create new incentives to save for future and long-term care needs by allowing qualified participants to use HSAs to pay premiums.

8:12 P.M. -

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stupak amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stupak demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:40 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 903, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Stupak amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Stupak.

: An amendment printed in Part C of House Report 111-330 to codify the Hyde Amendment in H.R. 3962. The amendment prohibits federal funds for abortion services in the public option. It also prohibits individuals who receive affordability credits from purchasing a plan that provides elective abortions. However, it allows individuals, both who receive affordability credits and who do not, to separately purchase with their own funds plans that cover elective abortions. It also clarifies that private plans may still offer elective abortions.

1:58 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 3962.

1:57 P.M. -

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:: 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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

1:45 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.

H. Res. 903:: 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. -

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. -

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 187 (Roll no. 881).

10:47 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 903.

10:43 A.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 877:: 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. -

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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 700:: expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week

10:23 A.M. -

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. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1845:: to amend the Small Business Act to modernize Small Business Development Centers, and for other purposes

10:15 A.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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 20 (Roll no. 878).

10:08 A.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1838:: to amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers, and for other purposes

10:07 A.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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 428 - 4 (Roll no. 877).

9:58 A.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3737:: to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Microloan Program, and for other purposes

9:57 A.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): 405 - 23 (Roll no. 876).

9:26 A.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

9:25 A.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.

9:02 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.

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. -

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. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.