LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 23, 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
9:00 a.m. on July 24, 2009.
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Mr. King (IA) 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. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on July 30: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min
and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one
minute speeches.
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Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission - Pursuant to Section 5
of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009(P.L.
111-21), the Minority Leader appointed The Honorable William
M. Thomas of Bakersfield, California (Vice Chairman) and Mr.
Peter J. Wallison of Old Snowmass, Colorado .
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission - Pursuant to Section 5
of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009(P.L.
111-21), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the
Speaker appointed Ms. Brooksley Born, Washington, DC and Mr.
John W. Thompson, Woodside, California .
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission - Pursuant to Section 5
of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009(P.L.
111-21), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the
Speaker and Majority leader of the Senate appointed Mr.
Phil Angelides, Scramento, California, Chairman .
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Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on
Rules on
H. Res. 673.
Mr. Andrews filed a report from the Committee on Armed
Services on
H. Res. 602.
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making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation,
and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 168
(Roll no. 637).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 - 226
(Roll no. 636).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Latham motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill
back to the House with an amendment to make reductions in
the appropriations for the Department of Transportation, the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other
related agencies.
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Mr. Latham moved to recommit with instructions to
Appropriations.
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The instructions contained in the motion seek to report
the bill back to the House with an amendment to make reductions
in the appropriations for the Department of Transportation,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other
related agencies.
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Motion to recommit with instructions withdrawn.
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Mr. Latham moved to recommit with instructions to
Appropriations.
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The instructions contained in the motion seek to report
the bill back to the House with an amendment to make reductions
in the appropriations for the Department of Transportation,
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other
related agencies.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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 House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 3288.
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On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 326
(Roll no. 635).
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On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 309
(Roll no. 634).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 329
(Roll no. 633).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 329
(Roll no. 632).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 331
(Roll no. 631).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 310
(Roll no. 630).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 310
(Roll no. 629).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 328
(Roll no. 628).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 108 - 327
(Roll no. 627).
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On agreeing to the Stearns amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 279
(Roll no. 626).
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On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 267
(Roll no. 625).
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On agreeing to the Jordan (OH) amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 287
(Roll no. 624).
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On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 252
(Roll no. 623).
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On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 116 - 313
(Roll no. 622).
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On agreeing to the Latham amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 284
(Roll no. 621).
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On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 276
(Roll no. 620).
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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.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Hensarling amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hensarling amendment No. 4.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hensarling.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report
111-219 to strike $750,000 for the Philadelphia Museum
of Art Transportation Improvement Program in Pennsylvania
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
Hensarling amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hensarling amendment No. 3.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Hensarling.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report
111-219 to strike $2 million for the Doyle Drive Replacement
project in San Francisco, California and reduce the overall
cost of the bill by the same amount.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 11.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $500,000 from being used for the reconstruction
of Rib Mountain in Wisconsin, and reduce the amount of
the appropriate section of the bill by the same amount.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 10.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $500,000 from being used for the Millennium
Technology Park in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and reduce
the amount of the appropriate section of the bill by the
same amount.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 9.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $250,000 from being used for the Monroe
County Farmer's Market facility construction project of
the Monroe County Fiscal Court and reduce the amount of
the appropriate section of the bill by the same amount.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 8.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $400,000 from being used for the renovation
of a vacant building for economic development by the City
of Jal, New Mexico, and reduce the amount of the appropriate
section by the same amount.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 7.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $250,000 from being used for the construction
of the Triangle Building by Alianza Dominicana, Inc.,
in New York, New York, and reduce the amount of the appropriate
section of the bill by the same amount.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 4.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $250,000 from being used for the Murphy
Theatre Community Center, Inc. in Wilmington, Ohio, and
reduce the amount of the appropriate section of the bill
by the same amount.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment No. 1.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report
111-219 to prohibit $500,000 from being used for the Terminal
Replacement project at Grand Forks International Airport
in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and reduces the amount of
the bill by the same amount.
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On agreeing to the Rangel amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Rangel amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Rangel.
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An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to prohibit the use of funds for the implementation
of the community service requirement for public housing
residents.
On agreeing to the Turner amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Turner amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Turner.
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An amendment numbered 13 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to prevent funds in the bill from being used to
prohibit the establishment of any occupancy preference
for veterans in supportive housing for the elderly that
is assistance by HUD and is located on Department of Veteran's
Affairs (VA) property or is subject to an enhanced use
lease with the VA.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Stearns 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Stearns amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns.
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An amendment numbered 12 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to reduce by 25% the amount appropriated or otherwise
made available by the bill that is not required to be
appropriated or otherwise made available by a provision
of law.
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
had 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. 669, 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 11 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to reduce spending in the bill by $13,533,000,000.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Jordan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Jordan 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Jordan amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Jordan (OH).
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An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to reduce spending in the bill by $20,050,000,000
in order to reflect FY2008 levels.
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On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Burton (IN).
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to require that none of the funds in this act
may be used by Amtrak to provide free alcohol.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Blackburn amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to an across the board cut of 5% to all funding
accounts in the bill.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Frelinghuysen amendment, the Chair put the question on
adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that
the noes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Frelinghuysen amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to require that the FAA restrict the use of any
funding for the implementation of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia
metropolitan area airspace redesign.
On agreeing to the Cao amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Cao amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Cao.
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to require the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
to report to Congress on a quarterly basis on their efforts
to mitigate mortgage default (rather than bi-annually).
On agreeing to the Schock amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
Amendment offered by Mr. Schock.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to transfer from HUD Home Investment Partnership
Program to the HUD Housing Counseling Assistance for the
sole purpose of providing pre-home purchase counseling.
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By unanimous consent, the McHenry amendment was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the McHenry amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. McHenry.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to increase funding for Amtrak's Office of Inspector
General by $1 million, offset by a reduction for Amtrak
Operating Grants.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Latham amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Latham 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Latham amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Latham.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report
111-219 to reduce the `Capital Assistance for High Speed
Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service' by
$3,000,000,000 to the President's request of $1,000,000,000
and strikes the transfer authority for the National Infrastructure
Bank.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling 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. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hensarling amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hensarling.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in part A of House Report
111-219 to strike funding in the bill for the HOPE VI
program.
On agreeing to the Olver amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 669, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Olver amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Olver.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report
111-219 to decrease funding for the DOT Office of the
Secretary by $250,000 to increase funding for alternative
fuel vehicle safety; increase the Federal Railroad Administration's
Railroad Research and Development account by $3,000,000
and decrease the Financial Management Capital account
by the same amount; increase funding for the FAA's Office
of Commercial Space by $1,000,000 and decrease funding
for the FAA's Information Services account by the same
amount; eliminate a Neighborhood Initiatives project and
lower the CDBG and Neighborhood Initiatives funding levels
by $2,000,000; modify the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
program to ensure that it can be implemented; prohibit
funds from being used to purchase light bulbs that do
not have Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program
designation; and prohibit first class travel for employees
of agencies funded in the bill.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 3288.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Vic Snyder 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. 669
and Rule
XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3288
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. A specified amendment is in order. All points
of order against consideration of the bill are waived except
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
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honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his
invaluable contributions to the national past-time of
baseball, the community, and the Nation
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation,
and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 669.
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honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his
invaluable contributions to the national past-time of
baseball, the community, and the Nation
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0
(Roll no. 619).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association
Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and
historic season
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8,
8 Present
(Roll no. 618).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3288)
making
appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and
Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 183
(Roll no. 617).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res.
669 and adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had
been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had
been postponed.
Table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 179
(Roll no. 616).
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Mr. Jackson (IL) moved to table the appeal of the ruling of
the Chair.
Mr. Nunes moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
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POINT OF PRIVILEGE - The Chair recognized Mr. Nunes for the
purpose of rising to offer a resolution of privilege.
Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not
constitute a question of privilege.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3288)
making
appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and
Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H.Res. 669, the Chair put the question on adoption of the
resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and
nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the
question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be
announced.
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 669.
Considered as privileged matter.
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On question of consideration.
Agreed to by voice vote.
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The Chair put the question of consideration of the
resolution.
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POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against
the provisions of H.Res. 669 because it violated the
Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the
disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the
question of consideration of H.Res. 669. The House proceeded
with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end
of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
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DEBATE - By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Arcuri
called up H.Res. 669 and asked for its immediate
consideration.
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mrs. Bachmann
notified the House of her intent to rise to a question of
the privileges in the House and to offer a resolution. Mrs.
Bachmann was recognized to notice the form of her proposed
resolution.
- 10:42 A.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Tiahrt
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the privileges in the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Tiahrt was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- 10:39 A.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Broun (GA)
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the privileges in the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Broun (GA) was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- 10:36 A.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Hensarling
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the privileges in the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Hensarling was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- 10:33 A.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Price (GA)
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the privileges in the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Price (GA) was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- 10:04 A.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited
to 10 per side of the aisle
- 10:02 A.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson,
Sam of TX 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.
- 10:01 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain Mark Campbell,
Office for the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense,
Washington, DC
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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