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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

11:47 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 July 22, 2009.

Mr. Braley (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:50 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further Special Order speeches.

Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 665.

9:02 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further Special Order speeches.

The House received a communication from Justin Cox, Physician, Office of the Attending Physician. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cox notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for trial testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in connection with a criminal case now pending in that court. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

7:43 P.M. -

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

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Jones be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 28.

7:42 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 350:: honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation

7:41 P.M. -

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.

7:30 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 350.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 566:: congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season

7:29 P.M. -

7:18 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 566.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2972:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 West Edward Street in Erath, Louisiana, as the "Conrad DeRouen, Jr. Post Office"

7:17 P.M. -

7:09 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2972.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 534:: supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day"

7:08 P.M. -

6:57 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 534.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.J. Res. 56:: approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes

6:56 P.M. -

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

6:42 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 56.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:41 P.M. -

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 3119:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 867 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Lim Poon Lee Post Office"

6:40 P.M. -

6:24 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3119.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

6:23 P.M. -

Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1675, which was ordered on Monday, July 20, 2009, and the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2938, H.R. 3119, H.R. 2972 and the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 69; H. Res. 534; H. Res. 566 and H. Res. 350, which were ordered on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 2632:: to amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 604).

6:17 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1933:: to direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center to assist law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing children, 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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 5 (Roll no. 603).

6:10 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 123:: recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football

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. 602).

6:03 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

S. Con. Res. 30:: commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 601).

5:57 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 270:: recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need

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): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 600).

5:30 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

5:29 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.

H. Res. 69:: recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes

4:56 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2938:: to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project

4:38 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2938.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

4:37 P.M. -

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

4:30 P.M. -

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Nunes notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution.

4:29 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

4:26 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

4:25 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

4:18 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to H. Res. 658. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 507:: supporting the goals of National Dairy Month

4:17 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): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 599).

4:10 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1622:: to provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 35 (Roll no. 598).

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

4:03 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2729:: to authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, 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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 330 - 96 (Roll no. 597).

3:56 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 164:: recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture

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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 596).

3:33 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

3:32 P.M. -

12:02 P.M. -

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

12:01 P.M. -

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.

12:00 P.M. -

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

11:33 A.M. -

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

10:31 A.M. -

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

10:30 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 951 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 11 amended.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.