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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 24, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
- 9:45 P.M. -
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on February 25, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:41 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further
Special Order speeches.
- 7:40 P.M. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 3961
amended.
Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on
H. Res. 1105.
- 4:30 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 4:29 P.M. -
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Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on March 3: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones
for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
- 4:23 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Con. Res. 238:
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recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced
when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their
heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting
for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a
Nation
- 4:21 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.
- 4:06 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 238.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- 4:05 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H. Res. 1085:
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honoring and celebrating the contributions of
African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure
of the United States
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): 419 - 0
(Roll no. 65).
- 3:55 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4626:
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to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to
the business of health insurance to protect competition and
consumers
- 3:54 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 19
(Roll no. 64).
- 3:45 P.M. -
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 - 249
(Roll no. 63).
- 3:17 P.M. -
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered without objection.
- 3:10 P.M. -
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WORDS TAKEN DOWN - Twice during the course of debate,
exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was
made to have words taken down. Mr. Weiner asked unanimous
consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words
were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on
H.R. 4626.
- 3:00 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Smith (TX) 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
the McCarran-Ferguson Act and an amendment adding a new
section at the end of the bill entitled "GAO REPORT".
- 2:59 P.M. -
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Mr. Smith (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to
Judiciary.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 12:34 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on
H.R. 4626.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 4626
with 2 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 1098.
- H. Res. 944:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on
religious minorities in Iraq
- 12:32 P.M. -
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 3
(Roll no. 62).
- 12:24 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1074:
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honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's
family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for
future generations
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): 421 - 0
(Roll no. 61).
- 12:16 P.M. -
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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 were considered earlier and on
which further proceedings were postponed.
- H. Res. 1098:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4626)
to
restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws
to the business of health insurance to protect competition
and consumers
- 12:15 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181
(Roll no. 60).
- 11:47 A.M. -
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
- 10:40 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1098
Considered as privileged matter.
- 10:09 A.M. -
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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.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 30.
- 10:08 A.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs.
Christensen 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.
- 10:07 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
- 10:06 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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