LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 3, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
- 6:21 P.M. -
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2009.
Mr. Akin moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 4:34 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 4:33 P.M. -
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Mr. Price (GA) requested that Mr. Jones be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on March 10.
- 4:32 P.M. -
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Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Poe of TX be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on March 10.
Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Inglis be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on March 9.
Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. McHenry be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on March 6.
Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves
to address the House on March 5: Mr. Wolf for 5 min, Mr.
McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Paul for 5 min.
Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves
to address the House on March 4: Mr. Wolf for 5 min, Mr.
Calvert for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Paul
for 5 min.
- 4:25 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one
minute speeches.
- 4:19 P.M. -
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Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th
Congress - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X of the
Rules of the House of Represenatives the Minority Leader
designated the following members of the House to the
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th
Congress: Mr. Bishop of UT, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Crenshaw,
Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Mr. Latham, Mr. Lucas,
Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Walden .
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th
Congress - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the
order of the House of January 6, 2009 the Speaker named
the following members of the House to the Committee on
Standards of Official Conduct for the 111th Congress: Ms.
Baldwin, Mr. Carnahan, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Davis of CA, Mr.
Ellison, Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Hirono and Mr. Miller of NC .
- 4:18 P.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- H. Res. 77:
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congratulating the University of Mary Washington in
Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service
and leadership to the United States
- 4:16 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): 414 - 0
(Roll no. 93).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 548:
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to assist citizens, public and private institutions, and
governments at all levels in planning, interpreting, and
protecting sites where historic battles were fought on
American soil during the armed conflicts that shaped the
growth and development of the United States, 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): 402 - 13
(Roll no. 92).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 146:
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to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to
establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the
acquisition and protection of nationally significant
battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War
and the War of 1812, and for other purposes
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 pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 13
(Roll no. 91).
- 3:32 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 3:31 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.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 3.
- 1:05 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- H. Res. 153:
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commending the University of Southern California Trojan
football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 12:54 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 153.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Res. 146:
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designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day"
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 12:39 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 146.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Res. 77:
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congratulating the University of Mary Washington in
Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service
and leadership to the United States
- 12:38 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. Res. 77.
- 12:32 P.M. -
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Res. 91:
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honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof,
president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids,
Michigan
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.
- 12:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 91.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
- 12:02 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Edwards
of MD 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Lawrence L. Vollink,
National Chaplain, American Legion, Ypsilanti, Michigan
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 3.
- 10:55 A.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
- 10:38 A.M. -
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed Morning-Hour Debate.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
S. Con. Res. 9
and passed
S.J. Res. 12.
- 10:31 A.M. -
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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 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
- 10:30 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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