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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 16, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

10:25 P.M. -

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 17, 2010.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

6:12 P.M. -

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

6:11 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 23: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 19.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 18.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 17.

H. Res. 1184:: congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team, Greivis Vasquez, and Coach Gary Williams on an outstanding season

6:09 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.

5:53 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1184.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1167:: expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day

5:52 P.M. -

5:47 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1167.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1089:: recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College

5:46 P.M. -

5:40 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1089.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5:39 P.M. -

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

H. Res. 1128:: thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA

5:37 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 119).

5:31 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 605:: recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners

5:30 P.M. -

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): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 118).

5:23 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 311:: expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month

5:22 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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 117).

5:14 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4628:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the "Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building"

5:13 P.M. -

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 116).

4:45 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

4:44 P.M. -

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. 1128:: thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA

4:43 P.M. -

4:21 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1128.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 605:: recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners

4:20 P.M. -

4:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 311:: expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month

4:06 P.M. -

3:55 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:54 P.M. -

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

3:49 P.M. -

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

3:46 P.M. -

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.

12:02 P.M. -

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

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 53.

12:01 P.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schauer 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.

10:59 A.M. -

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

10:31 A.M. -

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Diane E. Watson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.