LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 15, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December
16, 2009.
Mr. Murphy (NY) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 11:16 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of December 15.
- 10:35 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- 9:06 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
- 9:05 P.M. -
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Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 973.
- 5:39 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 5:38 P.M. -
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Mr. Moran (KS) requested that Ms. Foxx be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on December 16.
- 5:26 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one
minute speeches.
- 5:25 P.M. -
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Mr. Conyers filed a report from the Committee on Judiciary
on
H. Res. 920.
- S. 1472:
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to establish a section within the Criminal Division of the
Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make
technical and conforming amendments to criminal and
immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations, and
for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 3
(Roll no. 977).
- 5:18 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 150:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A.
Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong
leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal
employment and labor opportunities for all Americans
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 395 - 23
(Roll no. 976).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2194:
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to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United
States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding
economic sanctions against Iran
- 5:08 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 12, 4
Present
(Roll no. 975).
- 5:01 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 5:00 P.M. -
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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.
- H. Res. 971:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women
ages 40 to 49
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0
(Roll no. 974).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 4:36 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that when the House
adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December
16.
Agreed to by voice vote.
- H.R. 2194:
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to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United
States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding
economic sanctions against Iran
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman 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 sixty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2194.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 3714:
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to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in
the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
information about freedom of the press in foreign countries,
establish a grant program to promote freedom of the press
worldwide, and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman 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.
- 2:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3714.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 971:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women
ages 40 to 49
- 2:23 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.
- 1:33 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 971.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1084:
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to require the Federal Communications Commission to
prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being
broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they
accompany
- 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.
- 1:13 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1084.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1147:
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to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications
Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power
FM service
- 1:12 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Boucher 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. 1147.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 3978:
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to amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11
Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of
Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise
authorized activities of the Center for Domestic
Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and
response to terrorism, 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1
(Roll no. 973).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1517:
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to allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection
employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment
for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully
successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted
to a permanent appointment in the competitive service
- 12:45 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 1
(Roll no. 972).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINSIHED 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. Res. 894:
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honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album
"Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure
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): 409 - 0
(Roll no. 971).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4194:
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to amend title 18, United States Code, to exempt qualifying
law school students participating in legal clinics or
externships from the application of the conflict of interest
rules under section 205 of such title
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cohen 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. 4194.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 905:
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recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of
Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme
Court
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. 905.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1110:
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to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID
spoofing, and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers 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. 1110.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 150:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A.
Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong
leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal
employment and labor opportunities for all Americans
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers 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. 150.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- S. 1472:
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to establish a section within the Criminal Division of the
Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make
technical and conforming amendments to criminal and
immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations, and
for other purposes
- 11:24 A.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers 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
S. 1472.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 894:
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honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album
"Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure
- 11:18 A.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. 894.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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Mr. Cuellar filed a report from the Committee on Homeland
Security (Select) on
H. Res. 922.
- H.R. 3978:
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to amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11
Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of
Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise
authorized activities of the Center for Domestic
Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and
response to terrorism, and for other purposes
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cuellar 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. 3978.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 1517:
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to allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection
employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment
for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully
successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted
to a permanent appointment in the competitive service
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cuellar 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. 1517.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.J. Res. 62
and
S. 1755.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Capito
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 15.
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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 Henry Cuellar to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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