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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 4, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

7:32 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.

4:27 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2009 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-22).

4:26 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the export of two environmental chambers to be used to test automotive parts is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry, and that the material and equipment will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's Republic of China - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-21).

3:21 P.M. -

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

3:20 P.M. -

Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 11: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Ms. Foxx requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 5.

3:13 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 45:: raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month"

3:12 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 96).

3:04 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 195:: recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe

3:03 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 95).

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

2:54 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 201:: recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks

2:53 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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 94).

2:28 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

2:27 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.

2:26 P.M. -

Mr. Cardoza filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 205.

H.R. 1127:: to extend certain immigration programs

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.

1:59 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1127.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 45:: raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month"

1:58 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.

1:49 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 45.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 14:: supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

1:48 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps 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.

1:29 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 14.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 195:: recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe

1:28 P.M. -

1:21 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 195.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 201:: recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks

1:20 P.M. -

1:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 201.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

1:06 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:46 P.M. -

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

12:45 P.M. -

PRINTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that the proceedings from the Joint Meeting with the Senate be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.

11:49 A.M. -

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

11:48 A.M. -

JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House will stand in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.

10:53 A.M. -

JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by the Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.

10:06 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving the Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:03 A.M. -

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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 Cherita Potter, National Chaplain, American Legion Auxiliary, Seaside, Oregon.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.