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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 9, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

11:57 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

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

Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:49 P.M. -

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

7:48 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a legislative proposal, the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009," or "PAYGO," together with a sectional analysis - referred to the Committee on Budget and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-46).

7:46 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on June 16: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones 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 10: Mr. McClintock for 5 min and Mr. Bishop of UT for 5 min.

H. Res. 498:: honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary

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.

7:22 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 498.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

7:21 P.M. -

Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 385:: celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man

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.

7:09 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 385.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

7:08 P.M. -

Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 522.

H. Res. 502:: recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States

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

7:07 P.M. -

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

6:54 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 502.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 484:: expressing support for designation of June 10th as "National Pipeline Safety Day"

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.

6:43 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 484.

6:42 P.M. -

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 410:: recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of 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.

6:28 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 410.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:27 P.M. -

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1687:: to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse"

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.

6:12 P.M. -

Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 453 and H. Res. 454 which were ordered on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

H.R. 1687:: to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse"

5:58 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1687.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 472:: congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides 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.

5:46 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 472.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 454:: recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

5:45 P.M. -

5:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 454.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 505:: condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009

5:22 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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 316).

5:16 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1741:: to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain certain protection and witness assistance programs

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 11 (Roll no. 315).

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

5:07 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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.R. 2751:: to accelerate motor fuel savings nationwide and provide incentives to registered owners of high polluting automobiles to replace such automobiles with new fuel efficient and less polluting automobiles

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 298 - 119, 2 Present (Roll no. 314).

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

3:51 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2751.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 411:: supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California

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.

3:31 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 411.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 453:: recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service

3:30 P.M. -

3:03 P.M. -

Considered under suspension of the rules.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 453.

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

H. Res. 503:: recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week, and for other purposes

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.

2:35 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 503.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 515:: condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009

2:34 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 voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 515.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 2344:: to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters

2:12 P.M. -

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.

1:54 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2344.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2675:: to amend title II of the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the operation of such title for a 1-year period ending June 22, 2010

1:53 P.M. -

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.

1:47 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2675.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1741:: to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain certain protection and witness assistance programs

1:46 P.M. -

1:08 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1741.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 505:: condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009

1:07 P.M. -

12:38 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 505.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

12:37 P.M. -

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

12:04 P.M. -

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

12:03 P.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Griffith 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.

12:01 P.M. -

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

12:00 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 9.

11:25 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:32 A.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00p.m. for the start of the legislative day.

10:31 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 256 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 109 .

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.