LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 4, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on March 5, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Ellison 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.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on March 11: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones
for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House
adjourns on Friday, March 5, 2010, it adjourn to meet at
12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, for Morning-Hour
Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr.
Melancon . Mr. Melancon submitted his resignation from the
Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted
without objection.
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Mr. Schiff filed a report from the Committee on Judiciary
on
H. Res. 1031.
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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
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): 375 - 1,
3 Present
(Roll no. 91).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoptions of a
motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier
and on which further proceedings were postponed.
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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the
Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 201
(Roll no. 90).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the
motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the
House amendment to the Senate amendment, with an amendment.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1137 the House moved to
agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment to the House
amendment to the Senate amendment.
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expressing the support of the House of Representatives for
the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 13
(Roll no. 89).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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. 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 209
(Roll no. 88).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 184
(Roll no. 87).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1137
Considered as privileged matter.
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designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day"
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0
(Roll no. 86).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010
Census and encouraging each community within the Indian
Country to name an elder to be the first member of that
community to answer the 2010 Census
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 1, 1
Present
(Roll no. 85).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Ms. Matsui filed a report from the Committee on Rules on
H. Res. 1137.
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expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and
sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air
National Guard
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0
(Roll no. 84).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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.
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recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010
Census and encouraging each community within the Indian
Country to name an elder to be the first member of that
community to answer the 2010 Census
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Baca 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. 1086.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baca 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 later in the legislative
day.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with one minute
speeches.
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The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr.
Stark . Mr. Stark submitted his resignation as the acting
chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. The resignation
was accepted without objection.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited
to 5 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson,
Sam of TX 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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