LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 19, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on March 20, 2010.
Ms. Foxx 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.
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Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on March 26: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones
for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
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Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on March 25.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on March 22: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on March 20: Mr. Posey for 5 min, Ms.
Fallin for 5 min, Mr. Rogers of MI for 5 min, and Mr.
Bonner for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Con. Res. 244:
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expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0
(Roll no. 147).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1027:
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recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the
Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in
the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance
to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of
the planet, and the future of human exploration
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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): 398 - 2
(Roll no. 146).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1133:
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recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans
who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance
innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in
the United States
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0
(Roll no. 145).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4395:
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to revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military
Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, and for other
purposes
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 31
(Roll no. 144).
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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.
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Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until
a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion
to suspend the rules and pass
H.R. 4840;
and the roll call
votes on the the motions to suspend the rules and agree
to H.Res. 1040 and H.Res. 1174, all of which were ordered
on Friday, March 19, 2010.
- H. Res. 1174:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History
Month
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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. 1174.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 4840:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 1979 Cleveland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio,
as the "Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office"
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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.R. 4840.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 1040:
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honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington
for his contributions to literature in the United States
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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. 1040.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 244:
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expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a
National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians
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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.
- 2:31 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 244.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1027:
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recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the
Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in
the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance
to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of
the planet, and the future of human exploration
- 2:30 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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1027.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1133:
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recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans
who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance
innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in
the United States
- 2:17 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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1133.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. 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.
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POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - Mr. Tanner rose to a point of
personal privilege and was recognized to proceed for one
hour.
- H.R. 4003:
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to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special
resource study to evaluate resources in the Hudson River
Valley in the State of New York to determine the suitability
and feasibility of establishing the site as a unit of the
National Park System, and for other purposes
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 293 - 115
(Roll no. 143).
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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.
- H.R. 3644:
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to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration to establish education and watershed programs
which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness
and adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in
coastal watershed regions
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 244 - 170
(Roll no. 142).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 215
(Roll no. 141).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Chaffetz motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions contained in the motion seek to require the
bill to be reported back to the House with sundry amendments
which include adding a new paragraph to examine the impacts
of natural gas and oil seeps on ocean, beaches, air quality,
and the coastal environment and the possibility of
mitigation of those impacts through resource and energy
development. Also the motion adds a new section pertaining
to limitation on use of funds.
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Mr. Chaffetz moved to recommit with instructions to Natural
Resources.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On agreeing to the Capps amendment as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 178
(Roll no. 140).
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On agreeing to the Flake amendment to the Capps
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 376 - 37, 1 Present
(Roll no. 139).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on
the Flake amendment to the Capps amendment in the nature of
a substitute.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake to the Capps
amendment
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An amendment to the Capps amendment in the nature of a
substitute printed in Part B of House Report 111-445 to
prohibit earmarking in the funds authorized for appropriations
in the legislation.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on
the Capps amendment in the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered
by Mrs. Capps.
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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in
Part A of House Report 111-445 to reflect changes to the
bill that address concerns raised by the minorit y during
Committee consideration of the bill. In particular the
ANS makes several changes to reflect the significant economic
importance of coastal areas and resources to the overall
economy of the United States and also authorizes specific
increases in authorized appropriation levels.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 3644.
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Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 3644
and
H.R. 1612.
It shall be in order to consider in the House,
H.R. 3644
and
H.R. 1612.
All points of order against consideration of each
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 Natural Resources now
printed in each bill shall be considered as adopted. The
bills, as amended, shall be considered read. Further
amendments are in order. Each bill shall be debatable for
one hour.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 1192.
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to designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial
at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0
(Roll no. 138).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to promote Department of the Interior efforts to provide a
scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient
loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, 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
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 289 - 121
(Roll no. 137).
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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.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3644)
to
direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
to establish education and watershed programs which advance
environmental literacy, including preparedness and
adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in
coastal watershed regions, and providing for consideration
of the bill (
H.R. 1612)
to amend the Public Lands Corps Act
of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of
Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide
service-learning opportunities on public lands, help restore
the Nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological,
recreational, and scenic resources, train a new generation
of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the
value of public service
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 171
(Roll no. 136).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on
H. Res. 1192.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
S. Con. Res. 54.
- H. Res. 1192:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 3644)
to
direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
to establish education and watershed programs which advance
environmental literacy, including preparedness and
adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in
coastal watershed regions, and providing for consideration
of the bill (
H.R. 1612)
to amend the Public Lands Corps Act
of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of
Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide
service-learning opportunities on public lands, help restore
the Nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological,
recreational, and scenic resources, train a new generation
of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the
value of public service
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1192
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Considered as privileged matter.
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Herger
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 Diana DeGette to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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