LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 16, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to provisions of
H. Res. 976.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December
19, 2009 unless the House has sooner received a message
from the Senate stating that that body has agreed to
an applicable concurrent resolution of adjournment, in
which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to
such concurrent resolution.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
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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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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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The House received a communication from Representative
Wexler wherein he resigns as a member of the House of
Representatives effective at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2010.
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THE UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW
COMMISSION - Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D
Spence National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year
2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), amended by division P of the
consolidated appropriations resolution, 2003 (22 U.S.C.),
the Speaker appointed Ms. Carolyn Bartholomew, Washington
DC, and Mr. Jeffery L. Fielder, Great Falls, VA.
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to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications
Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power
FM service
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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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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce
and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the
Senate amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212
(Roll no. 991).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Call of the House
Quorum responded: 429 present
(Roll no. 990).
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making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce
and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the
motion to concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment.
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On motion to now consider the measure.
Agreed to by voice vote.
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The Chair put the question on consideration of
the measure.
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A point of order was raised against consideration of the
measure on the grounds that it violated the Budget Act.
Following 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, the
Chair will put the question on consideration.
Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with an amendment to the
Senate amendment.
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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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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 403 - 12
(Roll no. 989).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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to permit continued financing of Government operations
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 214
(Roll no. 988).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Call of the House
Quorum responded: 415 present
(Roll no. 987).
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to permit continued financing of Government operations
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 4314.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3326,
H.J. Res. 64,
H.R. 4314
and
H.R. 2847.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 976.
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making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year
2010, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On passage
Passed by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.J. Res. 64.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3326,
H.J. Res. 64,
H.R. 4314
and
H.R. 2847.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 976.
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to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID
spoofing, 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1
(Roll no. 986).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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making appropriations for the Department of Defense for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the
Senate amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 34
(Roll No. 985).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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The House proceeded with one hour debate on the motion to
agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment.
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On motion that the House now consider the measure
Agreed to by voice vote.
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The Chair put the question on consideration of the
measure.
A point of order was raised against consideration of the
measure on the grounds that it violated the Budget Act.
Following 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, the
Chair will put the question on consideration of the measure.
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Mr. Murtha moved that the House agree with an amendment to
the Senate amendment.
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recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of
Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme
Court
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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): 423 - 1
(Roll no. 984).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the
bill (
H.R. 3326)
making appropriations for the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and
for other purposes; for consideration of the joint
resolution (H.J.Res. 64) making further continuing
appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes;
for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4314)
to permit
continued financing of Government operations; for
consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (
H.R.
2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce
and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes; and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 201
(Roll no. 983).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 193
(Roll no. 982).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 976.
Considered as privileged matter.
On question of consideration of the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against
the provisions of H.Res. 976 on the grounds that it violated
the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the
disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the
question of consideration of H.Res. 976. The House proceeded
with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end
of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
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By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Pingree (ME)
called up H.Res. 976 and asked for its immediate
consideration.
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honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary
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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 agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0
(Roll no. 981).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 202
(Roll no. 980).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 192
(Roll no. 979).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session
of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 195
(Roll no. 978).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H.Res. 973, the Chair put the question on ordering the
previous question on H.Res. 973 and by voice vote, announced
that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the
previous question on H.Res. 973 until later in the
legislative day.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 973.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 976.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited
to 15 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Yarmuth
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 Speaker designated the Honorable Tammy Baldwin to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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