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

6:27 P.M. -

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 12, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.

5:28 P.M. -

The House resumed special order speeches.

5:27 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of a national emergency with respect to Iran - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-24).

4:57 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

4:56 P.M. -

Ms. Matsui filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 235.

3:48 P.M. -

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

3:47 P.M. -

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 18: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

3:38 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 226:: recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121).

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

3:30 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 125:: calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States

The title of the measure was amended. 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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 120).

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

3:23 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

3:22 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. 64:: urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family"

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119).

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

2:56 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 226:: recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue

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.

2:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:06 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 194:: supporting the goals of International Women's Day

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

2:05 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:53 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 194.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 125:: calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States

1:52 P.M. -

1:18 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 125.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 64:: urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family"

1:17 P.M. -

12:53 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 38:: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

12:52 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 118).

12:40 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 22:: to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes

12:39 P.M. -

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117).

12:32 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

12:31 P.M. -

H. Res. 67:: recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University for the success of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, on the 5th anniversary of the Rovers' successful landing

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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 116).

11:41 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 67.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 224:: supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes

11:40 A.M. -

11:26 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 224.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:25 A.M. -

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

S. 22:: to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes

11:24 A.M. -

10:51 A.M. -

WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on S. 22.

10:30 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 22.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:29 A.M. -

Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

10:28 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 11, 2009, at 9:20 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 1105, without amendment.

10:02 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Schwartz 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.

10:00 A.M. -

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.