LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 13, 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
10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2010.
Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:47 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 7:45 P.M. -
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Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on April 20: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones
for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on April 16: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton
of IN for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and herself for 5
min.
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on April 15: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton
of IN for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for
5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, and herself for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on April 14: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton
of IN for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for
5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, and herself for 5 min.
- 7:35 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- 7:29 P.M. -
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a copy of an Executive Order with
respect to Somalia - referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-103).
- 7:28 P.M. -
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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of
the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the
House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White
House on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 3:24 p.m., and said to
contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a
copy of an Executive Order to the Congress with respect to
Somalia.
- H. Res. 1042:
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commending the Boise State University Broncos football team
for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl
- 7:27 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1,
3 Present
(Roll no. 198).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1041:
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congratulating and commending the University of Idaho's
football team for winning the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl in
Boise, Idaho
- 7:18 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 7:17 P.M. -
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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): 394 - 1,
2 Present
(Roll no. 197).
- 7:09 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1222:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week
- 7:02 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0
(Roll no. 196).
- 6:32 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 6:31 P.M. -
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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.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of April 13.
- 3:00 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M.
today.
- H. Res. 1206:
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remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and
supporting the goals and ideals of the National Week of Hope
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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1206.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1198:
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congratulating Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for 140
years of excellence in higher education
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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1198.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1042:
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commending the Boise State University Broncos football team
for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl
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.
- 2:30 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1042.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1041:
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congratulating and commending the University of Idaho's
football team for winning the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl in
Boise, Idaho
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.
- 2:22 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1041.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1222:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week
- 2:21 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.
- 2:13 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1222.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- 2:12 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
- 2:06 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- 2:05 P.M. -
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The House received a communication from Honorable Thomas J.
Rooney, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rooney notified
the House that he had been served with a subpoena for
documents issued by the Circuit Court for St. Lucie County,
Florida, in connection with a civil case pending there, and
that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel,
he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was
consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
The House received a communication from Honorable Gregory W.
Meeks, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Meeks notified
the House that his district office had been served with a
subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. District Court for
the Southern District of New York, and that after
consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had
determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent
with the privileges and rights of the House.
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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of
the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the
House that she had received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on April 13, 2010 at 9:50 a.m.: That
the Senate passed
H.R. 4887,
without amendment.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of
the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the
House that she had received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on April 12, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.:
Notifying the House of the filing of the answer by G. Thomas
Porteous Jr., District Judge for the Eastern District of
Louisiana, and providing a copy of his answer to the House
of Representatives.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 3162
and
S. 3191.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of
the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the
House that she had received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on March 26, 2010 at 4:09 p.m.: That
the Senate passed
H.R. 4621,
S. 3162,
S. 3191;
passed
H.R. 4573,
with amendments, and the Senate passed H.J.Res. 80,
without amendment.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of
the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the
House that she had received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on March 26, 2010 at 12:30 p.m.:
That the Senate passed
H.R. 4957,
without amendment.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Chu 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 Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran,
Office of the Chaplain, United States Senate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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