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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. Fudge moved that the House do now adjourn.
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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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Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on June 15: himself for 5 min, Mr. Moran
of KS for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on June 12: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min
and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on June 12: Mr. Paul for 5 min, Mr.
Burton of IN for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on June 11.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on June 10: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min
and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on June 9: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min,
Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, Mr. Paulsen for 5 min, and Mr.
McClintock for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 420:
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celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and
supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 391 - 0
(Roll no. 313).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1709:
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to establish a committee under the National Science and
Technology Council with the responsibility to coordinate
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
activities and programs of all Federal agencies, 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, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 39
(Roll no. 312).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1736:
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to provide for the establishment of a committee to identify
and coordinate international science and technology
cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and
technology enterprise and support United States foreign
policy goals
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 - 52
(Roll no. 311).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of June 8.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M.
today.
- H.R. 466:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit
discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who
receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities
incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed
services
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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 466.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to elevate the Inspector General of certain Federal entities
to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of
the Inspector General Act of 1978
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. 885.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 420:
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celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and
supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 420.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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 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. Res. 435.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 356:
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expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010,
as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the
Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th
anniversary
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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. 356.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building
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. 492.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1709:
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to establish a committee under the National Science and
Technology Council with the responsibility to coordinate
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
activities and programs of all Federal 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. 1709.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1736:
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to provide for the establishment of a committee to identify
and coordinate international science and technology
cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and
technology enterprise and support United States foreign
policy goals
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. 1736.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Olson to
lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
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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 June 8.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
today.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.