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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on July 30, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mrs. Schmidt moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further
Special Order speeches.
- 6:10 P.M. -
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Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on
Rules on
H. Res. 691.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 5:53 P.M. -
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen requested the following general leaves
to address the House on July 30: Mr. Bishop of UT for 5
min, Mr. Forbes for 5 min, and Mr. Olson for 5 min.
- 5:50 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Con. Res. 159:
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recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the
United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan
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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 675:
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condemning the July 17, 2009, terrorist bombings in
Indonesia and expressing condolences to the people of
Indonesia and the various other countries suffering
casualties in the attacks
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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2093:
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to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to
beach monitoring, 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 voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 508:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the general aviation industry should be recognized for its
contributions 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. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 681:
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expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of Agent
Robert Rosas and standing in solidarity with the brave men
and women of the United States Border Patrol as they
remember the service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and
continue their mission to preserve and defend our borders
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 5:43 P.M. -
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Considered by unanimous consent.
Ms. Titus asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- S. Con. Res. 29:
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expressing the sense of the Congress that John Arthur "Jack"
Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially
motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic,
cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and
unduly tarnished his reputation
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 5:40 P.M. -
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Considered by unanimous consent.
- S. 1107:
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to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a
limited 6-month period for Federal judges to opt into the
Judicial Survivors' Annuities System and begin contributing
toward an annuity for their spouse and dependent children
upon their death, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- S. Con. Res. 29:
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expressing the sense of the Congress that John Arthur "Jack"
Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially
motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic,
cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and
unduly tarnished his reputation
Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- S. 1107:
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to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a
limited 6-month period for Federal judges to opt into the
Judicial Survivors' Annuities System and begin contributing
toward an annuity for their spouse and dependent children
upon their death, and for other purposes
On passage
Passed by voice vote.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- 5:39 P.M. -
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Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- S. Con. Res. 35:
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authorizing printing of the pocket version of the United
States Constitution
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- 5:38 P.M. -
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Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- H. Res. 682:
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honoring the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- 5:37 P.M. -
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Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- H.R. 3326:
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making appropriations for the Department of Defense for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
- 5:35 P.M. -
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 3326
as unfinished business.
- 5:05 P.M. -
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 3326.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Tammy Baldwin 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. 685
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3326
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. The bill
shall be considered as read through page 147, line 4.
Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, except as provided
in section 2, no amendment shall be in order except those
amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules.
All points of order against such amendments are waived
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 685.
- H. Res. 483:
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supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Day
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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3072:
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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"
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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 496:
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recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin
Wall
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 432 - 0
(Roll no. 660).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3357:
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to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, 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): 363 - 68
(Roll no. 659).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3357.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H. Res. 373:
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expressing support for designation of the month of September
as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month"
- 3:38 P.M. -
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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1665:
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to structure Coast Guard acquisition processes and policies,
and for other purposes
- 3:37 P.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 0
(Roll no. 658).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 3:30 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 3:29 P.M. -
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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. 2749:
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to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve
the safety of food in the global market, 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
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 150
(Roll no. 657).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2749.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 631:
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congratulating Continental Airlines on its 75th Anniversary
- 2:04 P.M. -
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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.
- 1:51 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 631.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Green, Gene moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be
announced.
- S. 1513:
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to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs
under the Small Business Act and the Small Business
Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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.
- H. Res. 690:
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raising a question of the privileges of the House
On motion to table the measure
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 173, 11 Present
(Roll no. 656).
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Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
- 1:19 P.M. -
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QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Boehner rose
to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a
resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the
resolution and announced that the resolution qualified as
privileged.
Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 685:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3326)
making
appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
- 1:18 P.M. -
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On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 185
(Roll no. 655).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On agreeing to the Polis (CO) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
On ordering the previous question on the amendment and
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 176
(Roll no. 654).
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Amendment offered by Mr. Polis (CO).
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An amendment to provide that the amendments specified
in the first section of this resolution shall not be subject
to a demand for division of the question in the House
or in the Committee of the Whole.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 685.
Considered as privileged matter.
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On question of consideration.
Agreed to by voice vote.
The Chair put the question of consideration of the
resolution.
- 11:34 A.M. -
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POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against
the provisions of H.Res. 685 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. 685. 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.
- 11:31 A.M. -
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DEBATE - By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Polis
called up H.Res. 685 and asked for its immediate
consideration.
- H.R. 2623:
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to amend the Federal securities laws to clarify and expand
the definition of certain persons under those laws
- 11:28 A.M. -
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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.
- 11:23 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2623.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 3139:
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to extend the authorization of the National Flood Insurance
Program, and for other purposes
- 11:22 A.M. -
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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.
- 11:08 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3139.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 2529:
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to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to authorize
depository institutions and depository institution holding
companies to lease foreclosed property held by such
institutions and companies for up to 5 years, and for other
purposes
- 11:07 A.M. -
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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.
- 10:58 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2529.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 2034:
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to permit refinancing of certain loans under the Rural
Housing Service program for guaranteed loans for rural
housing, and for other purposes
- 10:57 A.M. -
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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.
- 10:51 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2034.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 3330:
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to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal
Credit Union Act to provide more effective reviews of losses
in the Deposit Insurance Fund and the Share Insurance Fund
by the Inspectors General of the several Federal banking
agencies and the National Credit Union Administration Board,
and for other purposes
- 10:50 A.M. -
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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.
- 10:34 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3330.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- 10:33 A.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
- 10:27 A.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
- 10:26 A.M. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S.J. Res. 19.
- 10:05 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 15 per side of the aisle.
- 10:03 A.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Shimkus
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.
- 10:02 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Jonathan Falwell, Thomas
Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia.
- 10:01 A.M. -
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
