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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 3, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

11:19 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2009.

Mr. Hoekstra moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:14 P.M. -

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

7:08 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 10: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 6.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 5: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min and Mr. Deal of GA for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 4.

7:05 P.M. -

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 agree to H.Res. 641, as amended, H.Res. 863, as amended, and H.Res. 858 which were ordered on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

H. Res. 858:: congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions

7:04 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.

6:58 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 858.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 863:: recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day

6:57 P.M. -

6:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 863.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 711:: calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs

6:47 P.M. -

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

6:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 711.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 839:: condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources

6:31 P.M. -

6:16 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 839.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 641:: recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

6:15 P.M. -

6:01 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 641.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

6:00 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

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

5:58 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840).

5:50 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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"

5:49 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 839).

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

5:43 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 867:: calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora

5:41 P.M. -

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 36, 22 Present (Roll no. 838).

5:16 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

5:15 P.M. -

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.

5:14 P.M. -

Mr. McGovern filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 884 and H. Res. 885.

H. Res. 867:: calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora

4:03 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 867.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

4:02 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:43 P.M. -

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

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

12:42 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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 837).

12:36 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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

12:35 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 836).

12:29 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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

12:28 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): 382 - 2 (Roll no. 835).

12:02 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

12:01 P.M. -

PRINTING OF PROCEEDING IN RECORD - Mr. Walz (MN) asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

12:00 P.M. -

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

11:22 A.M. -

JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.

10:32 A.M. -

JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

9:02 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:01 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House 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.

9:00 A.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.

8:15 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. today.

8:02 A.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 9 a.m.

8:01 A.M. -

The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

8:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.