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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 18, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

10:39 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 19, 2009.

Mr. Kirk moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:30 P.M. -

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

7:29 P.M. -

Mr. Broun of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 22: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. McHenry for 5 min.

Mr. Broun of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 21: Mr. Paul for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Broun of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 20: Mr. Paul for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Broun of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 19: Mr. Paul for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

7:19 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 442:: recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its positive effect on the lives of low income children and families

7:17 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 10 (Roll no. 269).

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

7:10 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 386:: to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes

7:09 P.M. -

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 52 (Roll no. 268).

H. Res. 300:: congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary

7:01 P.M. -

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 267).

6:35 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

6:34 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.

Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 450.

6:33 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 18.

3:23 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

S. 386:: to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes

3:22 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burgess 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.

3:15 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 386.

3:13 P.M. -

Mr. Scott (VA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments.

H. Res. 438:: expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month"

3:11 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 voice vote.

3:05 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 438.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 374:: recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tonko 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.

2:55 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 374.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 442:: recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its positive effect on the lives of low income children and families

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.

2:49 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 442.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 347:: congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States

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.

2:43 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 347.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 297:: recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day

2:42 P.M. -

2:36 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 297.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

2:35 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Roberta Hopkins, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Towns Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Roberta Hopkins notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

H. Res. 300:: congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary

2:27 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 300.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 386:: commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship

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.

2:19 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 386.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:18 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 448:: congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education

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.

2:11 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 448.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

2:10 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. today.

2:04 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Angelle Kwemo, Counsel, Office of Rep. Rush. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Angelle Kwemo notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subponea was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Burma - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-39).

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 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 had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 11:50 a.m. containing a message from the President whereby he notified the Congress that he had extended the national emergency with respect to Burma.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Tonko 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.

2:01 P.M. -

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

2:00 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 18.

12:38 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:32 P.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:31 P.M. -

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:30 P.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.