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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 8, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

11:24 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 9, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Olver moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 3288:
making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:23 P.M. -
Conference report H. Rept. 111-366 filed.

11:22 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 8.

8:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:08 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

7:07 P.M. -
Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 955 and H. Res. 956.

4:47 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:46 P.M. -
Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 15: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Duncan requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 14.

Mr. Duncan requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 11.

Mr. Duncan requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 10.

H. Res. 907:
recognizing the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the City of New York

4:43 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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 938).

4:30 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 915:
encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press

4:29 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 74, 3 Present (Roll no. 937).

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

4:20 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2278:
to direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes

4:19 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): 395 - 3, 9 Present (Roll no. 936).

4:11 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

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

4:10 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 935).

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

3:44 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

3:43 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.

H.R. 4218:
to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to prohibit retroactive payments to individuals during periods for which such individuals are prisoners, fugitive felons, or probation or parole violators

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.

3:32 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4218.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4217:
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

3:31 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.

3:19 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4217.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1319:
to prevent the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through the use of certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer

3:18 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.

3:03 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1319.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2221:
to protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach

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.

2:47 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2221.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 55:
expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder

2:46 P.M. -
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps 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.

2:32 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 55.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 35:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide increased Federal funding for continued type 1 diabetes research

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps 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.

2:18 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 35.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 3224:
to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a vehicle maintenance building at the vehicle maintenance branch of the Smithsonian Institution located in Suitland, Maryland, and for other purposes

2:17 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.

2:13 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1854:
to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to modify an environmental infrastructure project for Big Bear Lake, California

2:08 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.

2:05 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1854.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4165:
to extend through December 31, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits

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.

1:53 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4165.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 907:
recognizing the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the City of New York

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.

1:45 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 907.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 2711:
to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while performing official duties or as a result of the performance of official duties

1:43 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.

1:26 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2711.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4017:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office"

1:25 P.M. -
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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.

1:13 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4017.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:12 P.M. -
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 3951:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building"

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.

1:02 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3951.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:01 P.M. -
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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

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): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 934).

12:54 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

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

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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 933).

12:47 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

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

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): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 932).

12:40 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3288:
making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

12:28 P.M. -
The Speaker appointed conferees: Olver, Pastor (AZ), Kaptur, Price (NC), Roybal-Allard, Berry, Kilpatrick (MI), Lowey, Obey, Latham, Wolf, Tiahrt, Wamp, and Lewis (CA).

12:27 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 193 (Roll no. 931).

12:05 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3288, and the motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Con. Res. 218:
expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009

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.

11:59 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 218.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 213:
expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides

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 voice vote.

11:45 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 213.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 915:
encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press

11:44 A.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.

11:11 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 915.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2134:
to establish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission

11:10 A.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.

11:01 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2134.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2278:
to direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes

11:00 A.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.

10:47 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

10:46 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 3288:
making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

10:44 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3288, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latham demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3288 until a time to be announced.

The previous question on the motion that the House instruct conferees was ordered without objection.

10:25 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Latham motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3288. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to any proposition in violation of clause 9 of Rule XXII which includes matter not committed to the conference committee by either House. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless text of such agreement has been available to the managers in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable form for at least 72 hours prior to the time described in clause 12(a)(4) of rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Mr. Latham moved that the House instruct conferees.

10:24 A.M. -
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

10:23 A.M. -
Mr. Olver moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

10:03 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sestak 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 Reverend Richard Hynes, Office of Evangelism, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

10:00 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 8.

9:17 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

9:01 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Speier to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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