LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 24, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on June 25, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Quigley moved that the House do now adjourn.
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to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for
military activities of the Department of Defense, to
prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010,
and for other purposes
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 2647
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mr. Skelton moved that the Committee rise.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with
general debate on
H.R. 2647.
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ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Pursuant to section 4 of
H. Res. 572
and as the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Mr.
Skelton asked unanimous consent that, during further
consideration of
H.R. 2647
in the Committee of the Whole and
following consideration of amendment No. 1 printed in House
Report 111-182, further consideration of a list of
amendments supplied to the desk take place in the order
specified on said list. Agreed to without objection.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 2647.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Altmire to act
as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 572
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2647
with 1 hour of
general debate. Previous question shall be considered as
ordered without intervening motions except motion to
recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be
considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It
shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the
purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Armed Services now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 572.
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Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 578.
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On approving the Journal
Agreed to by voice vote.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2647)
to
authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe
military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010, and for
other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202
(Roll no. 452).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 181
(Roll no. 451).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINSHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished
business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal, and
on ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 572
which had been debated earlier and on which further
proceedings had been postponed.
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making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 573,
the text of
H.R. 2990
as passed by the House, was appended as new matter at
the end of
H.R. 2892.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 389 - 37
(Roll no. 450).
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to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of
the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military
retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military
retirees, and for other purposes
Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 573,
H.R. 2990
is
laid on the table.
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making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
Amendment offered by Mr. Price (NC).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 193
(Roll no. 449).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Rogers (KY) motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same
back to the House with an amendment to redirect $50,000,000
by transfer from the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management to the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to recommit with instructions to
Appropriations.
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The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to
by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 2892.
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 112 - 320
(Roll no. 448).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 318
(Roll no. 447).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 317
(Roll no. 446).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 82 - 348
(Roll no. 445).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 322
(Roll no. 444).
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On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 113 - 318
(Roll no. 443).
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On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 349 - 84
(Roll no. 442).
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On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 202 - 230
(Roll no. 441).
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On agreeing to the Duncan amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 294
(Roll no. 440).
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On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187, 1 Present
(Roll no. 439).
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On agreeing to the Bilirakis amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 423 - 6
(Roll no. 438).
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On agreeing to the King (NY) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 - 148
(Roll no. 437).
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On agreeing to the Lewis (CA) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 375 - 55
(Roll no. 436).
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On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 345 - 85
(Roll no. 435).
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of
amendments which had been debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a notification of the continuance of
the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of
weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula -
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to
be printed (H. Doc. 111-52).
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PUBLIC INTEREST DECLASSIFICATION BOARD - Pursuant to Section
703 (c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000
(50 U.S.C 435 NOTE), and the order of the House of January
6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. David Skaggs, Longmont,
Colorado.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2647)
to
authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe
military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010, and for
other purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on
ordering the previous question for H.Res. 572 and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mario Diaz-Balart
(FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed
further proceedings on the previous question on the
resolution until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 572.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 2892
as unfinished business.
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On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Price (NC) moved that the Committee rise.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part D of House Report
111-183 to strike the $1 million earmark for SEARCH of
Sacramento, CA, for interoperable communications, technical
assistance and outreach programs.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report
111-183 to prohibit funds in the bill from going to Global
Solar, Arizona, for portable solar charging rechargeable
battery systems, and reduce the overall cost of the bill
by a commensurate amount.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report
111-183 to prohibit funds in the bill from going to the
National Institute for Hometown Security, Kentucky, and
would reduce the overall cost of the bill by a commensurate
amount.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report
111-183 to strike an earmark for the Harris County Flood
Control District, Texas, from FEMA's National Predisaster
Mitigation Fund.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part C of House Report
111-183 to strike an earmark for the City of Emeryville,
CA, from FEMA's National Predisaster Mitigation Fund.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Neugebauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Neugebauer demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Neugebauer amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Neugebauer.
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report
111-18 to reduce spending in this act by $2,755,000,000
across multiple accounts.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the King (IA) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 prohibit any funds in the Act from being used
to employ illegal workers as defined in the Immigration
and Nationality Act.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Poe amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the
amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Poe amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to increase by $32 million funds available for
the National Predisaster Mitigation Fund, offset by reducing
by the same amount funds available for FEMA Management
and Administration.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Duncan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Duncan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Duncan amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Duncan.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to maintain current (FY2009) funding for the Federal
Air Marshals.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the King (IA) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to reduce and then increase funding for United
States Customs and Border Protection salaries and expenses
by $1 million. This funding would go towards removing
the lookout posts that have been established along the
U.S.-Mexico border.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Bilirakis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
prevailed. Mr. Bilirakis demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Bilirakis amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Bilirakis.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to increase funding for Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) salaries and expenses by $1.7 million
offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Secretary
and Executive Management. The funds are intended to be
used to expand the Visa Security Program, which places
ICE personnel overseas at high-risk locations to screen
visa applications.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
King (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. King (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a
message from the President.
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making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the King (NY) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. King (NY).
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to add $50 million in funding to the Domestic
Nuclear Detection Office, with $40 million intended for
the Securing the Cities initiative and $10 million intended
for the procurement of radiation portal monitors, offset
by a reduction in the Department's Office of the Secretary
and Executive Management and the Office of the Under Secretary
for Management.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Lewis(CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
prevailed. Mr. Lewis(CA) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Lewis (CA) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Lewis (CA).
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report
111-183 to add $34 million to US Customs and Border Protection,
intending to fund 200 additional Border Patrol agents,
offset by reducing funding for the Offices of the Secretary
and Executive Management; Under Secretary for Management;
Chief Financial Officer; and Chief Information Officer.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Price(NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
prevailed. Mr. Brown (SC) demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 573, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Price (NC) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Price (NC).
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report
111-183 to increase funding for the Firefighter grant
program, nonprofit security grants, the Metropolitan Medical
Response System, and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
In addition, the amendment contains two prohibitions on
funds in this bill being used: for first class travel,
with certain exceptions, and to close or transfer operations
of a FEMA recovery office. Finally, the amendment would
ensure DHS employees who interact with the public can
use personal protective equipment without negative personnel
action.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 2892.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act
as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 573
and Rule
XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2892
with 1 hour of
general debate. Previous question shall be considered as
ordered without intervening motions except motion to
recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read
by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. All points
of order against consideration of the bill are waived except
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 573.
On motion to adjourn
Failed by recorded vote: 36 - 381
(Roll no. 434).
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Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of
the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military
retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military
retirees, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0
(Roll no. 433).
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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 a motion
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
On motion to adjourn
Failed by recorded vote: 31 - 393
(Roll no. 432).
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Mr. Price (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Price (GA)
rose to a question of the privileges of the House and
submitted a privileged resolution. The chair determined that
the resolution does not constitute a question of the
privilges of the House.
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Price (GA)
notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged
resolution.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2892)
making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
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On motion to reconsider the vote
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 251
(Roll no. 431).
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Mr. Westmoreland moved to reconsider the vote.
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On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 184
(Roll no. 430).
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On motion to reconsider the vote
Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 238
(Roll no. 429).
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Mr. Broun (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 174
(Roll no. 428).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 573.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 366
(Roll no. 427).
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Mr. Tiberi moved that the House do now adjourn.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2892)
making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
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Considered as privileged matter.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
S. Res. 202
and
S. Res. 203
.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 361
(Roll no. 426).
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Mr. Wilson (SC) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of
the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military
retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military
retirees, 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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The House resumed debate on
H.R. 2990.
On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 73 - 316
(Roll no. 425).
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Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of
the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military
retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military
retirees, and for other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2990.
Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 96 - 308
(Roll no. 424).
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Mr. Boehner moved that the House do now adjourn.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited
to 15 per side of the aisle.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
S. Con. Res. 30.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Perlmutter
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair
announced that she had examined the Journal of the last
day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC)
demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the
approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair
announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC)
objected to the voice vote and made a point of no quorum and
the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question
of agreeing to the approval of the Journal would be
postponed until later in the legislative day. The point of
no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
- 10:01 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Shawn L. Kumm, Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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