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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

4:08 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 25, 2009.

Mrs. Bachmann moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:07 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 772.

1:52 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

H.R. 2918:: making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

1:51 P.M. -

Conference report H. Rept. 111-265 filed.

12:54 P.M. -

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

12:53 P.M. -

Mr. King (IA) requested the following general leaves to address the House on October 1: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

Mr. King (IA) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 30.

Mr. King (IA) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 29.

Mr. King (IA) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 28.

Mr. King (IA) requested that Mr. Forbes be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 25.

12:50 P.M. -

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

H.R. 3631:: to amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010

12:45 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 18 (Roll no. 737).

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

11:24 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3631.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

11:23 A.M. -

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

H. Con. Res. 163:: expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day"

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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 4 (Roll no. 736).

11:16 A.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

11:15 A.M. -

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. 766:: providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 182 (Roll no. 735).

10:47 A.M. -

The previous question was ordered without objection.

10:36 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.

Considered as privileged matter.

10:13 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.

H. Res. 770:: electing a minority member to a standing committee

10:12 A.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

10:11 A.M. -

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Barrett (SC) . Mr. Barrett (SC) submitted his resignation from the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. The resignation was accepted without objection.

10:10 A.M. -

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.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1035, with an amendment, and H.Con.Res. 59, without amendment.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 41.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Dahlkemper to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:09 A.M. -

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:08 A.M. -

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.