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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 7, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

2:35 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2009.

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

1:35 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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

1:34 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.Con.Res. 199, as amended; H.Con.Res. 206, as amended; H.Res. 845, as amended; and H.Res. 940; and the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3603, as amended and H.R. 86, as amended, which were ordered on Monday, December 7, 2009.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 370.

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 December 7, 2009, at 9:31 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 370.

1:33 P.M. -
Mr. Brown (SC) requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 14: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Brown of SC requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 11: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Brown of SC requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 10.

Mr. Brown of SC requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 9.

Mr. Brown of SC requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 8: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Hall of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Deal of GA for 5 min.

H.R. 3388:
to modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes

1:32 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 voice vote.

1:29 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3388.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3804:
to make technical corrections to various Acts affecting the National Park Service, to extend, amend, or establish certain National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes

1:28 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 voice vote.

1:25 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3804.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 118:
to authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown National Historical Park

1:24 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 voice vote.

1:17 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 118.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1454:
to provide for the issuance of a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp

1:16 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 voice vote.

1:10 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1454.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 86:
to eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for other purposes

1:08 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.

1:05 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 86.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3603:
to rename the Ocmulgee National Monument

1:04 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.

1:01 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3603.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3940:
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

1:00 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 voice vote.

12:56 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3940.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2062:
to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide for penalties and enforcement for intentionally taking protected avian species, and for other purposes

12:55 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 voice vote.

12:49 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2062.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1672:
to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes

12:48 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 voice vote.

12:45 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1672.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 845:
recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month

12:44 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.

12:36 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 845.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 940:
recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary

12:35 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.

12:23 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 940.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 206:
commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation

12:22 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.

12:17 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 206.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 199:
recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States

12:16 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.

12:05 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 199.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

12:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith 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.

12:00 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 December 7.

10:41 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:31 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Garamendi to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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

10:30 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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