LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on February 25, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of
rule XX, the Chair announced that, in light of the
resignation of the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Solis,
the whole number of the House is adjusted to 432.
The House received a communication from Representative
Solis (CA) wherein she resigns as a member of the House
of Representatives effective at close of business today.
Mr. Pascrell asked unanimous consent that the President's
message be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered printed as a House
Document (H. Doc. 111-1). Agreed to without objection.
JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED - The Speaker declared the Joint
Session to be dissolved.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS - Pursuant to the
provisions of H.Con.Res. 41, the House and Senate proceeded
in Joint Session to receive a message from the President of
the United States, Barack H. Obama.
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The House is meeting in Joint Session with the Senate for
the purpose of receiving a message from the President of the
United States.
- 8:40 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of February 24.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess until
approximatley 8:35 p.m. at which time the House will meet
in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication
from the President of the United States.
The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M.
today.
Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 184.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of February 24.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- S. 234:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield,
Illinois, as the "Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office
Building"
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0
(Roll no. 79).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 83:
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recognizing the significance of Black History Month
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): 420 - 0
(Roll no. 78).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 637:
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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.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16
(Roll no. 77).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 80:
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to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman
primates as prohibited wildlife species under that Act, to
make corrections in the provisions relating to captive
wildlife offenses under that Act, 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 323 - 95
(Roll no. 76).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On approving the Journal
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 163
(Roll no. 75).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of the
Speaker's approval of the Journal and motions to suspend the
rules which had been debated earlier and on which further
proceedings had been postponed.
- S. 234:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield,
Illinois, as the "Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office
Building"
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
S. 234.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 83:
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recognizing the significance of Black History Month
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. 83.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 18:
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honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul
Newman
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. 18.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson
of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair
announced that she had examined the Journal of the last
day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson of South
Carolina demanded that the question be put on agreeing to
the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair
announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson of South
Carolina objected to the voice vote based upon the absence
of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on
the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal
until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum
was considered as withdrawn.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of February 24.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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