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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 11, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

5:38 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on December 14, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

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

3:13 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:12 P.M. -
Mr. Moran (KS) requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 18: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

3:05 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

3:04 P.M. -
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 11, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

H.J. Res. 62:
appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress

2:33 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

2:29 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 4173:
to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes

2:28 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 202 (Roll no. 968).

2:20 P.M. -
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 967).

2:04 P.M. -
The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:52 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to repealing the troubled assest relief program.

Mr. Dent moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Rules, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means.

1:50 P.M. -
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4173.

On agreeing to the Bachus amendment as modified Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll no. 966).

1:43 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Minnick amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 965).

1:27 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 277 - 149 (Roll no. 964).

1:17 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Marshall amendment Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 241 (Roll no. 963).

12:48 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

12:47 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bachus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bachus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:07 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Bachus amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified.

Bachus amendment modified by the order of the House of December 10, 2009.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Bachus.

An amendment numbered 36 printed in House Report 111-370 to provide an alternative bill that establishes a new chapter of the bankruptcy code to resolve certain non-bank financial institutions; creates a consumer protection council comprised of existing Federal regulators to revise and promulgate model regulations to enhance consumer protection and improve disclosure; strengthens anti-fraud provisions; regulates over-the-counter derivatives markets; addresses executive compensation; removes statutory reliance on credit ratings; reforms the Government Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac); and creates a Federal Insurance Office.

12:06 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Minnick amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frank (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:31 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Minnick amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Minnick.

An amendment numbered 35 printed in House Report 111-370 to create a Consumer Financial Protection Council (CFPC) of regulators with rule-writing authority in safety and soundness of institutions and consumer protections regarding all financial products. The CFPC is comprised of 12 members including the Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, the chairman of the CFTC and SEC, among other federal and state regulators.

11:29 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Peters amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 962).

11:21 A.M. -
On agreeing to the McCarthy (CA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 259 (Roll no. 961).

11:14 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Kanjorski amendment Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 271 (Roll no. 960).

10:47 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

The Committee resumed its sitting.

10:46 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4165, H.R. 4217, and H.R. 4218.

H.R. 4173:
to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes

10:45 A.M. -
The Committee rose informally to receive a message.

On agreeing to the Kilroy amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:33 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilroy amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Kilroy.

An amendment numbered 33 printed in House Report 111-370 to make explicit that financing for the Systemic Dissolution Fund would come exclusively from assessments on industry, without recourse to the American taxpayer.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shakowsky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:20 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Schakowsky.

An amendment numbered 32 printed in House Report 111-370 to provide the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to issue regulations for reverse mortgage transactions within one year of enactment. It would clarify the Directors authority to consider additional consumer protections under both consumer protection statutes and HUD regulations.

10:19 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:14 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ).

An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 111-370 to allow rating agency firms to deregister as Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO), provided such NRSRO certifies that it received less than $250 million during its last full fiscal year in compensation for providing credit ratings on securities and money market instruments issued in the U.S.

10:13 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Marshall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:00 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marshall amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Marshall.

An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 111-370 to allow bankruptcy courts to extend repayment periods, reduce excessive interest rates and fees, and adjust the principal balance of the mortgage to a home's fair market value as necessary to prevent foreclosure and revised to allow the VA, FHA, and RHS to take steps to facilitate mortgage modifications. The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009.

On agreeing to the Kanjorski amendment Failed by voice vote.

9:49 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kanjorski amendment numbered 18.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kanjorski.

An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 111-370 to aim to stem the unintended consequences resulting from the definitional change of NRSRO from Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization to Nationally Registered Statistical Rating Organization. Section 6005 creates inconsistencies in the securities laws as it amends the definition only in the 1933 and 1934 Acts and it has potential impact on state rules and regulations requiring a change of state level statute.

By unanimous consent, the Watt amendment was withdrawn.

9:41 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 111-370 to revise the exclusion for auto dealers under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act by clarifying what auto dealer activities are excepted.

9:40 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:28 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Peters.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 111-370 to authorize the FDIC to make assessments for the Systemic Dissolution Fund used to repay any shortfalls in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to ensure that such shortfalls do not add to the deficit or national debt.

On agreeing to the Cohen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

9:18 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 964, the Committee of the Whole proceeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.

9:17 A.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.
An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 111-370 to strike language that would permit FINRA to regulate investment advisers that are associated with broker dealers.

9:16 A.M. -
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:15 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

9:03 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:02 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lance to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Klein (FL) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Klein (FL) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:01 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

9:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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