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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2010.
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.
- 6:42 P.M. -
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Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on March 10: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, himself
for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
- 6:37 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 1117:
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commending and congratulating the California State
University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary
- 6:36 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 6:21 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1117.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- S. 2968:
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to make certain technical and conforming amendments to the
Lanham Act
- 6:20 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
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 6:13 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 2968.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H. Con. Res. 236:
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permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of
remembrance of victims of the Holocaust
- 6:12 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 6:04 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 236.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 239:
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authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol
Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional
Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots
- 6:03 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 5:47 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 239.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H.R. 2554:
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to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and
Brokers, and for other purposes
- 5:46 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.
- 5:34 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2554.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H. Res. 1082:
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supporting the goals and ideals of the fourth annual America
Saves Week
- 5:33 P.M. -
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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 voice vote.
- 5:13 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1082.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Res. 1079:
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congratulating the National Football League Champion New
Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing
New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history
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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. 1079.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H. Res. 1127:
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expressing concern regarding the suicide plane attack on
Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 2
(Roll no. 83).
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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.
- H.R. 4247:
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to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and
seclusion in schools, and for other purposes
- 4:31 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: 262 - 153
(Roll no. 82).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 4:14 P.M. -
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 24
(Roll no. 81).
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1126, the
House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake
amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment printed in Part B of House Report 111-425
to presume that grants awarded under this Act will be
awarded using competitive, merit-based procedures, and
would require that if a non-competitive basis is used,
the Secretary of Education must report to Congress the
reason why competition was not used. It also requires
that no funds appropriated under this Act may be used
for a congressional earmark, as defined in clause 9e of
rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
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On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1126, the
House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George
Miller (CA) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Miller, George.
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An amendment printed in in Part A of House Report 111-425
to change the short title of the bill and make minor technical
edits.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 4247.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 4247
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. The
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill
shall be considered as adopted.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 1126.
- H. Res. 1096:
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encouraging individuals across the United States to
participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and
complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing
support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness
Month
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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,
as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 1
Present
(Roll no. 80).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 747:
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congratulating the United States Military Academy at West
Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best
College for 2009
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0
(Roll no. 79).
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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 had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
- H. Res. 1126:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4247)
to
prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion
in schools, 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 the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 184
(Roll no. 78).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1127:
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expressing concern regarding the suicide plane attack on
Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas
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. 1127.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H. Res. 1126:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4247)
to
prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion
in schools, and for other purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H.Res. 1126, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the
resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair
postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution
until later in the legislative day.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1126
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Considered as privileged matter.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 3.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- H. Res. 1096:
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encouraging individuals across the United States to
participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and
complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing
support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness
Month
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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. 1096.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
- 10:04 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.
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The House received a communication from The Honorable
Charles B. Rangel. Mr. Rangel notified the House that he
respectfully requested a leave of absence from his duties
and responsibilities as Chairman of the Committee on Ways
and Means until such time as the Committee on Standards
completes its findings on the review currently underway.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Maloney
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 Imam Abdullah Antepli, Duke
University, Durham, North Carolina.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Janice D. Schakowsky
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.