LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 19, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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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 May 20, 2009.
Ms. Pingree (ME) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 6:29 P.M. -
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Ms. Pingree (ME) filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 456
and
H. Res. 457.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 19.
- 6:05 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.
- 5:45 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to the House amendment to
S. 896.
- 5:00 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
Speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 627,
amended.
- 3:00 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, the roll call vote on the motion
to suspend the rules and pass
H.R. 1676,
as amended, which
was ordered on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
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COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE - Pursuant
to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the order of the House of January 6,
2009, the Speaker appointed the following members of the
House to the COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN
EUROPE: Mr. Hastings of FL, Mr. Markey of MA, Ms. Slaughter,
Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Smith of NJ, Mr.
Aderholt, Mr. Pitts and Mr. Issa.
- H. Res. 360:
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urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to
visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on
Memorial Day
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. 272).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 896:
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to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit
availability
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): 367 - 54,
1 Present
(Roll no. 271).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1089:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the
employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members
of the Armed Forces employed by Federal executive agencies,
and for other purposes
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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): 423 - 0
(Roll no. 270).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption motions to
suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
- H. Res. 49:
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honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American
woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Frank (MA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
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congratulating Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy for his
accomplishments as a coach, father, and exemplary member of
his community
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Frank (MA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- S. 896:
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to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit
availability
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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
S. 896.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
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honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals
during Police Week
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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. 426.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H.R. 1676:
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to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of
all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes
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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.R. 1676.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Weiner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health
Week, and for other purposes
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 120.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 360:
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urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to
visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on
Memorial Day
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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. 360.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1089:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the
employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members
of the Armed Forces employed by Federal executive agencies,
and for other purposes
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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.R. 1089.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1088:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a
one-year period for the training of new disabled veterans'
outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment
representatives by National Veterans' Employment and
Training Services Institute
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1088.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 1170:
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to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to
establish a grant program to encourage the development of
new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing
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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, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1170.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 2182:
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to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
to provide for enhanced State and local oversight of
activities conducted pursuant to such Act, and for other
purposes
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2182.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
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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. Paulsen
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 the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 19.
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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 DEBATES - 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 Speaker designated the Honorable Paul D. Tonko to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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