LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 5, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on November 6, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 2847
with an amendment, requests a conference
with the House and appoints conferees.
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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. Roe of TN requested the following general leaves to
address the House on November 12: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min
and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Roe of TN requested the following general leaves to
address the House on November 7: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min,
Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.
Mr. Roe of TN requested the following general leaves to
address the House on November 6: Mr. Moran of KS for 5
min, Mr. Rehberg for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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. 3788
and
S. 1211,
which
were ordered on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
- H. Res. 878:
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expressing support for the goals and ideals of National
Family Literacy 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): 409 - 0
(Roll no. 864).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3276:
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to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United
States for medical isotope production, and to condition and
phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the
production of medical isotopes
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 17
(Roll no. 863).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1849:
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to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War
I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War
I Memorial, to establish the World War I centennial
commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial
of World War I, and for other purposes
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1
(Roll no. 862).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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. 2868:
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to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend,
modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of
Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against
acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other
purposes
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 2868
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the Committee rise.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
ninety minutes of general debate on H. R. 2868.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Jay Inslee to act
as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 885
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2868
with 1 hour and
30 minutes 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. A specified amendment is in order.
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of
the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule
XXI. The rule provides that in lieu of the amendments in the
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on
Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce now printed in the
bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in
part A of the report to accompanying this rule shall be
considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 885.
- H.R. 3276:
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to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United
States for medical isotope production, and to condition and
phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the
production of medical isotopes
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3276.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Markey (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- S. 748:
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to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego,
California, as the "Cesar E. Chavez Post Office"
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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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 748.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- S. 1211:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 60 School Street, Orchard Park, New York,
as the "Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building"
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 1211.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H. Res. 880:
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recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to
educate and train workers for positions in high-demand
industries
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The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 0
(Roll no. 861).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Con. Res. 139:
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congratulating the first graduating class of the United
States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation
anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the
Nation
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): 411 - 0
(Roll no. 860).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3548:
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to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to
provide for the temporary availability of certain additional
emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the
Senate amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 403 - 12
(Roll No. 859).
Considered as unfinished business.
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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. 3788:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 3900 Darrow Road in Stow, Ohio, as the
"Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building"
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3788.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 1849:
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to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War
I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War
I Memorial, to establish the World War I centennial
commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial
of World War I, 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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1849.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 3548:
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to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to
provide for the temporary availability of certain additional
emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate
amendment to
H.R. 3548.
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Mr. Rangel moved that the House suspend the rules and agree
to the Senate amendment.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of
current and former female members of the Armed Forces
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): 366 - 0
(Roll no. 858).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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.
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause
5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in
light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman
from California, the whole number of the House is 434.
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OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect John Garamendi, Tenth
District, State of California, presented himself in the well
of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office
which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk
transmitted to the House a letter received from Ms. Cathy
Mitchell, Chief, Elections Division of the California
Secretary of State's office, indicating that, according to
the unofficial returns of the Special Election held on
November 3, 2009, the Honorable John Garamendi was elected
Representative to Congress for the Tenth Congressional
District, State of California.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2868)
to
amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify,
and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland
Security to enhance security and protect against acts
of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other
purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182
(Roll no. 857).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180
(Roll no. 856).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 885.
Considered as privileged matter.
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming
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 the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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