LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 7, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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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:
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to modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in
the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes
- 1:32 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 1:29 P.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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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 voice vote.
- 1:25 P.M. -
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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:
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to authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown
National Historical Park
- 1:24 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 1:17 P.M. -
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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:
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to provide for the issuance of a Multinational Species
Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp
- 1:16 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 1:10 P.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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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. 86.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 3603:
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to rename the Ocmulgee National Monument
- 1:04 P.M. -
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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. 3603.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 3940:
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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
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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 pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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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:
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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. -
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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 voice vote.
- 12:49 P.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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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 voice vote.
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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:
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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. -
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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. 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:
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recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion
of its 373rd anniversary
- 12:35 P.M. -
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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. Res. 940.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 206:
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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. -
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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. 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:
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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. -
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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. 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. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- 12:02 P.M. -
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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.
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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. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
- 10:31 A.M. -
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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. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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