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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 7, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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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. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 7:19 P.M. -
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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.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 371:
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in observance of National Physical Education and Sports Week
- 7:11 P.M. -
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1025:
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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
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 407:
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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. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 6:32 P.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.
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. -
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Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on
Rules on
H. Res. 377.
- 6:30 P.M. -
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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. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M.
today.
- H. Res. 264:
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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.
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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:
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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. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 5:42 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 376.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 5:41 P.M. -
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Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 371:
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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.
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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:
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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. -
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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:
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commending the Michigan State University Spartans for their
victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship
- 5:27 P.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 voice vote.
- 5:19 P.M. -
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 370.
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H.R. 1140:
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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. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:49 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1140.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 1114:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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. -
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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
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:30 P.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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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:
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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. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1080.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 407:
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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.
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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:
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to implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims
Review Commission
- 2:59 P.M. -
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1595.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Con. Res. 124:
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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. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 124.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 2:35 P.M. -
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Mr. Michaud moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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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. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 355.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 2:09 P.M. -
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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. -
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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. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- 2:05 P.M. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
- 2:00 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 7.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
today.
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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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