LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 23, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 1586
amended.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 4:50 P.M. -
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Mr. Gohmert requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H.R. 4592:
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to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to
encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related
positions
- 4:40 P.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 397 - 19
(Roll no. 177).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3976:
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to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced
protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and
mortgage foreclosure
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 4
(Roll no. 176).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1186:
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expressing support for designation of April as National
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2
(Roll no. 175).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions
to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
- H.R. 4098:
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to require the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget to issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file
sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such
software by Government employees, and for other purposes
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. 4098.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 3562:
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to designate the Federal building under construction at 1220
Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "Chaney,
Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building"
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Perriello 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.R. 3562.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Perriello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 917:
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recognizing the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on the occasion
of its designation as an All-American Road by the U.S.
Department of Transportation
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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. 917.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Perriello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1125:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works
Week, and for other purposes
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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. 1125.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Perriello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1186:
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expressing support for designation of April as National
Distracted Driving Awareness 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. 1186.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Markey (CO) 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.J. Res. 80:
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recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on
its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and
their families
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0
(Roll no. 174).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion
to suspend the rules and pass H.J.Res. 80 which was debated
earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
- H. Res. 1205:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 4849)
to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax
incentives for small business job creation, extend the
Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure
job creation tax incentives, and for other purposes
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On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187
(Roll no. 173).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179
(Roll no. 172).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1205
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Considered as privileged matter.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 23.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts 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.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 23.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. 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 Betsy Markey to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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