LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 14, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:16 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on January 21: himself for 5 min and
Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on January 15: Mr. Campbell for 5 min
and Mr. Wolf for 5 min.
- 7:13 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H.R. 384:
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to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the
Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under
such Program
- 7:12 P.M. -
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 384
as unfinished business.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed general
debate on
H.R. 384.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 61:
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providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural
Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United
States
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
Considered as privileged matter.
- 6:01 P.M. -
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Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 62.
- H.R. 384:
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to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the
Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under
such Program
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 384
as unfinished business.
- 6:00 P.M. -
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On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 5:59 P.M. -
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Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the Committee rise.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
two hour of general debate on
H.R. 384.
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 53
and Rule
XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to
act as Chairman of the Committee.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 384
with 2 hours of
general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is
closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of
order against consideration of the bill except those arising
under clause 9 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the
Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion after
general debate and that no further consideration of the bill
shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the
House.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 53.
- H. Res. 40:
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amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on
the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in
Government programs which that committee may authorize, 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0
(Roll no. 18).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 53:
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providing for the consideration of the bill (
H.R. 384)
to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary
of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191
(Roll no. 17).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 53.
Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 40:
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amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on
the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in
Government programs which that committee may authorize, and
for other purposes
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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. Res. 40.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
- H.R. 2:
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to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and
improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for
other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 289 - 139
(Roll no. 16).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 247
(Roll no. 15).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Deal (GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions in the motion seek to report the same back to
the House forthwith with amendments to determine the use of
funds for the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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Mr. Deal (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy
and Commerce.
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- 2:00 P.M. -
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 2.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2
with 1 hour 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The
Resolution waives all points of order against consideration
of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of
rule XXI.
- H. Res. 59:
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electing a minority member to a standing committee
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2:
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to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and
improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for
other purposes
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 52.
- H. Res. 59:
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electing a minority member to a standing committee
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 52:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2)
to amend
title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve
the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178
(Roll no. 14).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 52.
Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING -
Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred
Eleventh Congress, and the order of the House of January 6,
2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Markey, Massachusetts,
Chairman, and Mr. Sensenbrenner, Wisconsin.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 60.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of
TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman,
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilmington,
Delaware.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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