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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 11, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

7:55 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2009.

Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:03 P.M. -

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

2:58 P.M. -

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

H.R. 448:: to protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse prosecution and research programs and activities to aid victims of elder abuse, to provide training to prosecutors and other law enforcement related to elder abuse prevention and protection, to establish programs that provide for emergency crisis response teams to combat elder abuse, and for other purposes

2:57 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 25 (Roll no. 62).

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

2:48 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 154:: honoring John D. Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives

2:45 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): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61).

2:40 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

2:33 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. Con. Res. 47:: providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses

2:32 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: 238 - 181, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).

2:04 P.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 469:: to encourage research, development, and demonstration of technologies to facilitate the utilization of water produced in connection with the development of domestic energy resources, 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.

1:54 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 117:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, 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.

1:29 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 117.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 631:: to increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices at the Environmental Protection Agency

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.

1:12 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 631.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 554:: to authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, 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.

12:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 554.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 129:: recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness

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.

11:55 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 154:: honoring John D. Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives

11:52 A.M. -

10:32 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:31 A.M. -

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

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

10:02 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. Courtney 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.

10:01 A.M. -

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

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.