LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 23, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on October
26, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Hoekstra 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. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on October 30: himself for 5 min, Mr.
Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House
adjourns on Monday, October 26, 2009, it adjourn to meet
at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, for
Morning-Hour Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House
adjourns on Friday, October 23, 2009, it adjourn to meet
at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 for Morning-Hour
Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
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to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal
year 2010, and for other purposes
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The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers,
punctuation, and cross references, and to make other
necessary technical and conforming corrections in the
engrossment of
H.R. 3619.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 11
(Roll no. 813).
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The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a
substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 3619.
On agreeing to the Kratovil amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 398 - 0
(Roll no. 812).
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On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the LoBiondo amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. LoBiondo.
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An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-311
to grant limits on liability for actions taken by an owner,
operator, time charterer, master or mariner to defend
a U.S. flagged vessel against attack by pirates. It also
requires the secretary to work through the International
Maritime Organization to establish agreements to promote
coordinated action among flag- and port-states to protect
against piracy.
On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Oberstar amendment number 12.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Oberstar.
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An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-311
to require a study on the effects of the Coast Guard modifying
the 2004 Agreement for Outgoing Loans with Presque Isle
Township, Michigan, in order to provide for the return
of the Historic Fresnel Lens to the lantern room atop
the Presque Isle Light Station Lighthouse, Michigan.
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On agreeing to the Nye amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Nye amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Nye.
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An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-311
to state that the marine safety provisions of the bill
shall not impair the Coast Guard's homeland security missions.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Kratovil amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes
had prevailed. Mr. Kratovil demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kratovil amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Kratovil.
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An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-311
to require the Coast Guard to study the facility infrastructure
requirements needed to fulfill the Coast Guard's missions
and capabilities, and ensure that the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating maintains the ability to
utilize the latest technologies.
On agreeing to the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Kirkpatrick (AZ).
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-311
to require that the Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating to develop a comprehensive
strategy to combat the illicit flow of narcotics, weapons,
bulk cash, and other contraband through the use of submersible
and semi-submersible vessels.
On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment number 8.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-311
to prohibit earmarking the Fishing Safety Research Training
Grants Program.
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment number 7.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-311
to prohibit earmarking the Fishing Safety Training Grants
Program.
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited
to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Moran of
KS 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain Barry Black,
Chaplain of the Senate
The Speaker of the House resumed the Chair.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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