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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 23, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

11:48 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 24, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Perriello moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:05 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:04 P.M. -

Mr. Shimkus requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 2: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Shimkus requested that Mr. Turner be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on February 26.

8:53 P.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 2314:: to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 164 (Roll no. 59).

8:33 P.M. -

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

On agreeing to the Abercrombie amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 164 (Roll no. 58).

8:27 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 233 (Roll no. 57).

8:17 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 163 - 241 (Roll no. 56).

7:52 P.M. -

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on amendments debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

7:51 P.M. -

POSTPONED VOTE - 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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:40 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1083, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment to the Abercrombie amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake to the Abercrombie amendment

: An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 111-413 to the Abercrombie amendment in the nature of a substitute to state that nothing in the Act shall relieve a Native Hawaiian governing authority from complying with the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment to the United States Constitution.

7:39 P.M. -

POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:28 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1083, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment to the Abercrombie amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA) to the Abercrombie amendment

: An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 111-413, to the amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Abercrombie to require that the voters of Hawaii approve the governing documents for the Native Hawaiian governing entity before federal recognition becomes operative.

6:52 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1083, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Abercrombie amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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

: An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 111-413 which addresses several issues raised by the Attorney General of the State of Hawaii and others. In particular the amendment clarifies the definition of "Native Hawaiian" to ensure that the Native Hawaiian governing entity is a distinctly native community. While recognizing and affirming the sovereign immunity of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the amendment expressly states the Act does not alter the sovereign immunity of the United States or the State of Hawaii allowing for negotiations. The amendment further clarifies that, pending negotiations and subsequent implementation legislation the following will occur: there will be no "Indian Country" within Hawaii; the United States will not take land into trust, nor restrict alienability of land owned by the Native Hawaiian governing entity; the governing entity may not exercise certain powers and authorities such as jurisdiction over non Native Hawaiian individuals without their consent; and the State of Hawaii will retain regulatory and taxation authority over Native Hawaiians and the Native Hawaiian governing entity.

6:51 P.M. -

Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1098.

H.R. 2314:: to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity

5:42 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2314.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2314 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. 1083.

H. Res. 1046:: recognizing the significance of Black History Month

5:40 P.M. -

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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 55).

5:33 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1039:: supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day

5:23 P.M. -

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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 54).

5:14 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1059:: honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles County, California, Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 Haitian earthquake

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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 53).

5:06 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1066:: recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010

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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 52).

4:58 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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. 1083:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2314) to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity

4:57 P.M. -

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 165 (Roll no. 51).

4:29 P.M. -

The previous question was ordered without objection.

4:11 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1083

Considered as privileged matter.

4:10 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency is to continue with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S. registered civilian aircraft - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-94).

H. Res. 1085:: honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States

4:09 P.M. -

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.

4:01 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1085.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 274:: expressing support for designation of March as National Nutrition Month

4:00 P.M. -

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.

3:49 P.M. -

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Castor (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 274.

H. Con. Res. 227:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week

3:47 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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.

3:39 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 227.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 3695:: to authorize funding for, and increase accessibility to, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, to facilitate data sharing between such system and the National Crime Information Center database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to provide incentive grants to help facilitate reporting to such systems, 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:20 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3695.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1048:: commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010

3:19 P.M. -

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.

2:59 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1048.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 944:: expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on religious minorities in Iraq

2:58 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon 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.

2:39 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 944.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1074:: honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations

2:38 P.M. -

2:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1074.

2:24 P.M. -

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1059:: honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles County, California, Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 Haitian earthquake

2:23 P.M. -

2:14 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1059.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1066:: recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010

1:52 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1066.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

1:51 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:06 P.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1095:: electing a Minority member to a standing committee

12:05 P.M. -

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:02 P.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Walden . Mr. Walden submitted his resignation from the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resignation was accepted without objection.

12:01 P.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. of CA 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.

12:00 P.M. -

Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 23.

10:51 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:32 A.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:31 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4532.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul D. Tonko to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.