LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 8, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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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.
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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
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Conference report H. Rept. 111-366 filed.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of December 8.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
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Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 955
and
H. Res. 956.
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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. 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.
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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
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of
law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and
independent press
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 74,
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(Roll no. 937).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on
anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and
for other purposes
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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): 395 - 3,
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(Roll no. 936).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
H.R. 4217.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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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
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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. 1319.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Rush moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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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.
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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.
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expressing support for the designation of a National
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of
and promote research into this challenging disorder
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
H.R. 3224.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to
modify an environmental infrastructure project for Big Bear
Lake, California
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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
H.R. 1854.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. 2711.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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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"
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 4017.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3951.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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The Speaker appointed conferees: Olver, Pastor (AZ), Kaptur,
Price (NC), Roybal-Allard, Berry, Kilpatrick (MI), Lowey,
Obey, Latham, Wolf, Tiahrt, Wamp, and Lewis (CA).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of
law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and
independent press
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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. 915.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to establish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission
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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. 2134.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on
anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, 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
H.R. 2278.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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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
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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.
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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.
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On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment,
and agree to a conference
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mr. Olver moved that the House disagree to the Senate
amendment, and agree to a conference.
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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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Hynes,
Office of Evangelism, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago,
Illinois
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of December 8.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
today.
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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.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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