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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 15, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

9:20 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2007.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Welch (VT) moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:18 P.M. -

Mr. Welch (VT) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 403 and H. Res. 404.

9:17 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.

8:31 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:25 P.M. -

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. McCotter . Mr. McCotter submitted his resignation from the Committees on the Budget and Foreign Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection.

7:24 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification certifying that the export to the People's Republic of China of certain items is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 110-34).

3:46 P.M. -

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

3:41 P.M. -

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

H.R. 1773:: to limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border

3:39 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): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 349).

3:32 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1700:: to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 34 (Roll no. 348).

3:24 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 916:: to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders

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): 341 - 73 (Roll no. 347).

3:16 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 692:: to amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States to order that the National flag be flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or possession in the event of the death of a member of the Armed Forces from that State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty

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): 408 - 4 (Roll No. 346).

3:10 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 634:: to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States

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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 345).

2:44 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

2:43 P.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.

H. Res. 296:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, and for other purposes

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 voice vote.

2:31 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 296.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:30 P.M. -

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 386:: recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for their efforts to promote National Safe Boating Week

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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:18 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 386.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 79:: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby

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 voice vote.

2:11 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 79.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:10 P.M. -

Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 343:: commemorating the marinas of the United States, expressing support for the designation of the sixth annual National Marina Day, and for other purposes

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 voice vote.

1:56 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 343.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 352:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week

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 voice vote.

1:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 352.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 123:: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:47 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

1:44 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 123.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:43 P.M. -

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1036:: to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property to the Alaska Railroad Corporation

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.

1:36 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1036.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:35 P.M. -

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1505:: to designate the Federal building located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach Federal Building"

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 voice vote.

1:15 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1505.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1773:: to limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border

1:14 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

12:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1773.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:31 P.M. -

Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1700:: to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes

11:46 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1700.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:45 A.M. -

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 263:: recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity for Congress to improve the foster care system throughout the United States

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 voice vote.

11:27 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 263.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:26 A.M. -

Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 916:: to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders

11:25 A.M. -

10:59 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 916.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 692:: to amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States to order that the National flag be flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or possession in the event of the death of a member of the Armed Forces from that State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty

10:58 A.M. -

10:48 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 692.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Stupak moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 634:: to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States

10:46 A.M. -

10:32 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 634.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced later today.

10:18 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with one minute speeches.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 71.

10:06 A.M. -

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

10:05 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:04 A.M. -

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:01 A.M. -

Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Don Green, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.

9:08 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

9:00 A.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Costa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.