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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 2, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

9:46 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on November 3, 2009.

7:32 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:31 P.M. -
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 9: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Ms. Foxx for 5 min.

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 6: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Ms. Foxx for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 5: Ms. Foxx for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Hastings of WA for 5 min.

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 4: Ms. Foxx for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, and Mr. Hastings of WA for 5 min.

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 3: Ms. Foxx for 5 min, Mr. McHenry for 5 min, Mr. Wilson of SC for 5 min, and Mr. Hastings of WA for 5 min.

7:15 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

S. 509:
to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes

7:14 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 0 (Roll no. 834).

7:08 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 291:
recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day

7:07 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833).

7:02 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1168:
to amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance

7:01 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 0 (Roll no. 832).

6:31 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3157, H.R. 3949, as amended, and motions to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 398 and H.Res. 866, which were ordered on Monday, November 2, 2009.

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.

6:30 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.

4:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H. Res. 736:
honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009

4:57 P.M. -
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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.

4:44 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 736.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 159:
honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:36 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 159.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 780:
recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October

4:35 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.

4:22 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 89:
supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year

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.

4:14 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 89.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 174:
to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region

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.

4:06 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 174.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3157:
to name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic"

4:05 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.

3:56 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3157.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:55 P.M. -
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 509:
to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes

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.

3:47 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 509.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 461:
honoring Sentinels of Freedom and commending the dedication, commitment, and extraordinary work of the organization

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.

3:41 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 461.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 866:
expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict

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.

3:34 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 866.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 291:
recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day

3:33 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.

3:28 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 291.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 398:
recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success

3:27 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.

3:22 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 398.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3949:
to amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemember Civil Relief Act, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes

3:21 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.

2:51 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3949.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 828:
to recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as "Louisiana HonorAir Day," and to honor the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our Nation

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.

2:42 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 828.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1168:
to amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance

2:41 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.

2:32 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1168.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 773:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force

2:31 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.

2:22 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 773.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 475:
to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes

2:21 P.M. -
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.

2:07 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 475.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Carson (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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

2:06 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the house that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 30, 2009, at 9:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1299 with an amendment, H.R. 3606, and concurred to the House amendment to the bill S. 1929.

2:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz 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.

2:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.

12:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:30 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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