Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Use the drop down menu to view Floor proceedings
for the last 7 legislative days.

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 27, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

10:50 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 28, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

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

7:32 P.M. -

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

7:29 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 31: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min and Mrs. Bachmann for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 30: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, and Mrs. Bachmann for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 29: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min and Mrs. Bachmann for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Mack for 5 min and Mrs. Bachmann for 5 min.

7:14 P.M. -

Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1293, which was ordered on Monday, July 27, 2009.

7:11 P.M. -

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

H.R. 1121:: to authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 649).

7:04 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1376:: to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Waco Mammoth National Monument in the State of Texas

7:03 P.M. -

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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 308 - 74 (Roll no. 648).

6:56 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 593:: recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State

6:55 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 647).

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

6:32 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.

6:31 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

5:16 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H. Res. 483:: supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Kline (MN) 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.

5:09 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 483.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:08 P.M. -

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

H.R. 3072:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9810 Halls Ferry Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Coach Jodie Bailey Post Office Building"

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Bachmann 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.

4:59 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3072.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 373:: expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month"

4:47 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 373.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:46 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 593:: recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State

4:22 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 593.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:20 P.M. -

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.J. Res. 44:: recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Army

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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.

4:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 44.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

H.R. 1035:: to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of Stewart L. Udall, and for other purposes

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cassidy 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.

3:47 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1035.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 616:: congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series

3:46 P.M. -

3:35 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 616.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 509:: to reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004

3:34 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Bordallo 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.

3:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 509.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 556:: to establish a program of research, recovery, and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter

3:31 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) 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.

3:23 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 556.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1121:: to authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and for other purposes

3:22 P.M. -

3:18 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1121.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1376:: to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Waco Mammoth National Monument in the State of Texas

3:17 P.M. -

3:00 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1376.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 288:: recognizing the importance of park and recreation facilities and expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "National Park and Recreation Month"

2:59 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 voice vote.

2:56 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 288.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3155:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain caregivers of veterans with training, support, and medical care, and for other purposes

2:55 P.M. -

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.

2:42 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3155.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2770:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and update provisions of law relating to nonprofit research and education corporations, and for other purposes

2:41 P.M. -

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.

2:35 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2770.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1293:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the amount payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services

2:34 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.

2:26 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1293.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3219:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

2:25 P.M. -

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.

2:09 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3219.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

2:08 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:03 P.M. -

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

2:02 P.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boozman 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.

2:01 P.M. -

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

2:00 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

12:45 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:31 P.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with 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.

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

12:30 P.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.