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

9:00 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 December 3, 2009.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

5:57 P.M. -

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

5:56 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 9: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 8: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 7.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 4: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 3: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

5:52 P.M. -

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

The House received a communication from Daniel P. Beard, Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Daniel P. Beard notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, for production of documents in connection with a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

H.R. 3570:: to amend title 17, United States Code, to reauthorize the satellite statutory license, to conform the satellite and cable statutory licenses to all-digital transmissions, and for other purposes

5:51 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.

5:12 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3570.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

5:11 P.M. -

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

5:10 P.M. -

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 941.

H.R. 3980:: to provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes

5:09 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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 922).

5:02 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1242:: to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program

5:01 P.M. -

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 pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 921).

4:55 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 197:: encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages

4:54 P.M. -

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 920).

4:45 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 515:: to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States

4:44 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): 309 - 112 (Roll no. 919).

4:17 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

4:16 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.

4:15 P.M. -

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

2:45 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 515:: to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States

2:44 P.M. -

2:12 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:11 P.M. -

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 939:: extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards

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.

1:51 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 939.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3963:: to provide specialized training to Federal air marshals

1:42 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.

1:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3963.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 28:: expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines

1:31 P.M. -

1:23 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 28.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 3980:: to provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes

1:22 P.M. -

1:16 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3980.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

1:15 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

H.R. 3634:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the "George Kell Post Office"

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 918).

1:07 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 897:: recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 917).

1:00 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 861:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 916).

12:51 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 129:: congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols

12:50 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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 915).

12:42 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 494:: recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II

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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 914).

12:16 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

12:15 P.M. -

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which furhter proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 1242:: to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program

12:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1242.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Maloney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2873:: to provide enhanced enforcement authority to the Securities and Exchange Commission

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 voice vote.

11:57 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2873.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 197:: encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages

11:56 A.M. -

11:44 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 197.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 320:: to amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the United States

11:43 A.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.

11:30 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 320.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 1422:: to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews

11:18 A.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.

11:11 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1422.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 897:: recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation

11:10 A.M. -

11:02 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 897.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 861:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month

11:01 A.M. -

10:53 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 861.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 129:: congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols

10:52 A.M. -

10:39 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 129.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 494:: recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II

10:38 A.M. -

10:29 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 494.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:28 A.M. -

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

10:03 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

10:02 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.

10:01 A.M. -

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

10:00 A.M. -

The Speaker of the House resumed the Chair.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.