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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 7, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

10:34 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 8, 2007.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:20 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:19 P.M. -
Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Poe be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 14.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 11.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 10.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 9.

Mr. Jones of NC requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 8: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

7:12 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 371:
in observance of National Physical Education and Sports Week

7:11 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 304).

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

7:05 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1025:
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a water supply and conservation project to improve water supply reliability, increase the capacity of water storage, and improve water management efficiency in the Republican River Basin between Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and Milford Lake in Kansas

7:04 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 1 (Roll no. 303).

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

6:56 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 407:
to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in the States of Washington and Oregon, 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): 294 - 80 (Roll no. 302).

6:33 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

6:32 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.

Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until Tuesday, May 8, 2007, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1595, as amended, and the roll call vote on the question of adoption of H. Res. 370, which were ordered on Monday, May 7, 2007.

6:31 P.M. -
Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 377.

6:30 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Eric Elk, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Kirk. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Elk notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Circuit Court for Cook County, Illinois, for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.

6:02 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H. Res. 264:
supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees

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.

5:50 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 264.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 376:
recognizing annually a National Classified School Employee of the Year and honoring the valuable contributions of Classified School Employees in the United States

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

5:49 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

5:42 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:41 P.M. -
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 371:
in observance of National Physical Education and Sports Week

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.

5:33 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 371.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 290:
honoring the contributions of the Rocky Mountain Senior Games on its 30th anniversary for significantly improving the health and well-being of older Americans

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.

5:28 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 290.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 325:
commending the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship

5:27 P.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 voice vote.

5:19 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 325.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1642:
to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that, to the extent possible, an enhanced-use lease for a homeless housing project at the Department of Veterans Affairs facility known as the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, located in North Hills, California, shall provide that such housing project shall be maintained as a sober living facility for veterans only, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

4:55 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1642.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 370:
providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012

4:54 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 370, the Chair put the question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

3:57 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.

3:56 P.M. -
Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 1140:
to authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system, and for other purposes

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

3:55 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:49 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1140.

3:48 P.M. -
Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1114:
to require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the United States Geological Survey, to conduct a study on groundwater resources in the State of Alaska, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

3:43 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1114.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1025:
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a water supply and conservation project to improve water supply reliability, increase the capacity of water storage, and improve water management efficiency in the Republican River Basin between Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and Milford Lake in Kansas

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.

3:38 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1025.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 30:
to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:34 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 30.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1737:
to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, California

3:33 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:30 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 487:
to amend the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act to provide compensation to members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for damage resulting from the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

3:24 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 487.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1080:
to modify the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park to include certain land within the GT Park Subdivision, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

3:20 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1080.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:19 P.M. -
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 407:
to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in the States of Washington and Oregon, and for other purposes

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.

3:00 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 407.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1595:
to implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission

2:59 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.

2:41 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1595.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:40 P.M. -
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 124:
authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

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.

2:36 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 124.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:35 P.M. -
Mr. Michaud moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 355:
recognizing and welcoming the leaders of the Pacific Islands to Washington, D.C., and commending the East-West Center for hosting the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders

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.

2:10 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 355.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:09 P.M. -
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:08 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Dave Russell, District Liaison. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Russell notified the House that he had been served with a judicial subpoena issued by the Orange County, North Carolina District Court for trial testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

2:06 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:05 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she has designated Ms. Deborah M. Spriggs, Deputy Clerk, and Mr. Jorge E. Sorensen, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. These designations shall remain in effect for the 110th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.

2:04 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 4, 2007, at 10:48 am: Reappointments: President's Export Council (1) Apointments: President's Export Council (2)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Faleomavaega 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.

2:01 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.

12:31 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:30 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Bob Filner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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