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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 17, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

10:35 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Kirk 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. Burton of IN requested that Mr. Thompson of PA be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 18.

S. 3774:: to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008

7:18 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.

7:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3774.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1648:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children

7:03 P.M. -

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.

6:43 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1648.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 327:: to recognize and support the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2018 or 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to the United States

6:42 P.M. -

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.

6:36 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 327.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 259:: recognizing the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio

6:35 P.M. -

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.

6:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 259.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1672:: commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans

6:24 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.

6:23 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House concluded debate on H. Res. 1672.

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1721.

H. Res. 1672:: commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans

6:02 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1672.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1677:: condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010

6:00 P.M. -

5:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1677.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5:47 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 1715:: congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach

5:45 P.M. -

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 575).

5:37 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5758:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the "Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building"

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 574).

5:30 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3808:: to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce

5:24 P.M. -

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on the Judiciary. Agreed to without objection.

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 185 - 235 (Roll no. 573).

Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Judiciary.

5:14 P.M. -

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of passage of H.R. 3808 on reconsideration, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, and on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Con. Res. 332:: providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

4:42 P.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 184 (Roll no. 572).

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 3808:: to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce

4:41 P.M. -

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the allotted debate time, the Chair announced that under the Constitution, the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of passage upon reconsideration, the objection of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. The Chair further announced that further proceedings on that question would be postponed until a time to be announced.

4:33 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House of today, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the veto message from the President on H.R. 3808, equally divided and controlled.

4:32 P.M. -

Pursuant to the order of the House of November 15, 2010, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 3808.

4:31 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.

10:28 A.M. -

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

H. Res. 1720:: providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

10:27 A.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S.J. Res. 40:: appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

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

On passage Passed without objection.

10:26 A.M. -

Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H.R. 3808:: to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce

DEBATE LIMITATION - Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent that debate on passing H.R. 3808, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, be limited to 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. Agreed to without objection.

10:03 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

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

10:02 A.M. -

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

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:01 A.M. -

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.