LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 3, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Hoekstra 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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Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on February 10: himself for 5 min, Mr.
Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on February 9: Mr. Cassidy for 5 min
and Mr. Shimkus for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Gohmert be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on February 4.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until
a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion
to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1022, which was
ordered on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, and the roll call
vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass
H.R. 4532,
which was ordered on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
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Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1065.
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to advance cybersecurity research, development, and
technical standards, and for other purposes
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 4061
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. McGovern moved that the Committee rise.
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On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 4
(Roll no. 38).
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On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 4
(Roll no. 37).
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On agreeing to the Dahlkemper amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 - 3
(Roll no. 36).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 31
(Roll no. 35).
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On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 5
(Roll no. 34).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of
amendments which had been debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.
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On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Heinrich amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Heinrich.
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An amendment numbered 25 printed in House Report 111-410
to allow national laboratories to be included as stakeholders
in the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development
Plan.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Owens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Owens demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Owens amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Owens.
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An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 111-410
to require the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development
plan to include a component on technologies to secure
sensitive information shared among Federal agencies.
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On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Lipinski amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Lipinski.
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An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 111-410
to direct the Comptroller General to submit a report examining
weaknesses within the current cybersecurity infrastructure.
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On agreeing to the Kratovil amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kratovil amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Kratovil.
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An amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 111-410
to instruct the Director of the National Science Foundation
to establish, on a merit-reviewed and competitive basis,
a National Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity as part
of the Networking and Information Technology and Research
Development Program.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Kissell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Kissell demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kissell amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Kissell.
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An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 111-410
to instruct the National Science Foundation Director to
include language in its Computer and Network Security
Capacity Building Grants mission statement highlighting
importance of curriculum on the principles and techniques
of designing secure software.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Kilroy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Kilroy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kilroy amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Kilroy.
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An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 111-410
to amend the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service program
to include support for outreach activities that will improve
the recruitment of high school and community college students
into cybersecurity-related fields.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Halvorson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
had prevailed. Ms. Halvorson demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Halvorson amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Halvorson.
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An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 111-410
to add veteran status as an additional item for consideration
when selecting individuals for the Federal Cyber Scholarship
for Service.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Connolly amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).
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An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 111-410
to emphasize that promotion of cybersecurity education
also must include "children and young adults" along with
the other targeted audiences.
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On agreeing to the Bright amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Bright amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Bright.
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An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 111-410
to require a National Academy of Sciences study on the
role of community colleges in cybersecurity education.
The study would also identify best practices related to
cybersecurity education between community colleges and
four-year educational institutions.
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On agreeing to the Clarke amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Clarke amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Clarke.
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An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 111-410
to enhance the existing cybersecurity workforce assessment
by including contractors.
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On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Shea-Porter amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Shea-Porter.
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An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 111-410
to extend the service obligation for recipients of cybersecurity
scholarships or fellowships on a sliding scale depending
on the degree program.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Cuellar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Cuellar demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Cuellar amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Cuellar.
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An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 111-410
to add to the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development
plan a requirement to determine how to strengthen all
levels of cybersecurity education and training programs
to secure an adequate, well-trained workforce.
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On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Loretta Sanchez amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.
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An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-410
to facilitate access to realistic threats and vulnerabilities
for academic researchers during the development of the
strategic plan in section 103 Cybersecurity Strategic
Research and Development Program. The amendment also amends
section 108 Cybersecurity University-Industry Task Force
to propose guidelines for the sharing of lessons learned
of the effectiveness of new technologies from the private
sector to the public sector.
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On agreeing to the Langevin amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Langevin amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Langevin.
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An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-410
to direct the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment to examine
expanding temporary assignments of private sector cybersecurity
professionals to Federal agencies.
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On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Loretta Sanchez amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.
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An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-410
to add "job security clearance and suitability requirements"
to the issues that are to be considered in the cybersecurity
workforce assessment.
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On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the McCarthy of New York amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. McCarthy (NY).
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An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-410
to emphasize that cybersecurity awareness and education
efforts focus on novice computer users, young and elderly
populations, low-income populations, and populations in
areas of planned broadband expansion or deployment.
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On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Garamendi amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-410
to provide for regional workshops as part of the Cybersecurity
Awareness and Education program.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Dahlkemper amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
had prevailed. Ms. Dahlkemper demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative
day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Dahlkemper amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Dahlkemper.
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-410
to allow collaboration between and among community colleges,
universities, and Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Centers as an additional use for the Computer and Network
Security Capacity Building Grants under the Cyber Security
Research and Development Act.
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On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Paulsen amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-410
to include international cooperation where appropriate
as part of the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development
Plan.
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On agreeing to the Edwards (MD) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Edwards of Maryland amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Edwards (MD).
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-410
to direct NIST to work in cooperation with State, Federal,
and private sector partners to develop a framework that
States may follow in order to achieve effective cybersecurity
practices in a timely and cost effective manner.
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On agreeing to the Roskam amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Roskam amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Roskam.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-410
to strengthen the involvement of community colleges in
the development and implementation of a national cybersecurity
strategy.
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On agreeing to the Matheson amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Matheson amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Matheson.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-410
to require the National Science Foundation to study ways
to improve detection, investigation, and prosecution of
cyber crimes including piracy of intellectual property,
crimes against children, and organized crime.
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POSTPONED PROCEEINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Gordon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-410
to prohibit the earmarking of funds authorized for grants
in the bill.
On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Gordon amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-410
to allow participants in the Federal Cyber Scholarship
for Service program to seek out opportunities for internships,
or other meaningful appointments, in the private sector.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question of
adoption on the amendment and by voice vote announced that
the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a
recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1051, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-410
to address the lack of minority representation in the
cybersecurity industry including women and African-Americans,
Hispanics, and Native Americans. The amendment adds language
in Sec. 107 to describe how successful programs are engaging
said minorities and in Sec. 108 to include minority-serving
institutions on the Cybersecurity University-Industry
Task Force.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 4061.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Betty McCollum to
act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 1051
and
Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 4061
with 1 hour of
general debate. Previous question shall be considered as
ordered without intervening motions except motion to
recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be
considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 1051.
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commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of
Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration and extermination camp,
honoring the victims of the Holocaust, and expressing
commitment to strengthen the fight against bigotry and
intolerance
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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): 414 - 0
(Roll no. 33).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of
the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans,
Louisiana
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): 416 - 0
(Roll no. 32).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in
higher education
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): 418 - 0
(Roll no. 31).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4061)
to
advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical
standards, and for other purposes
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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: 237 - 176
(Roll no. 30).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 175
(Roll no. 29).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1051
Considered as privileged matter.
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to provide for permanent extension of the attorney fee
withholding procedures under title II of the Social Security
Act to title XVI of such Act, and to provide for permanent
extension of such procedures under titles II and XVI of such
Act to qualified non-attorney representatives
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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. 4532.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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to provide for the joint appointment of the Architect of the
Capitol by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the
President pro tempore of the Senate, the Majority and
Minority Leaders of the House of Representatives and Senate,
and the chairs and ranking minority members of the
committees of Congress with jurisdiction over the Office of
the Architect of the Capitol, 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2843.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Wasserman Schultz 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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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. Driehaus
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 Bertrain Bailey,
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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