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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Smith (NJ) 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. Bartlett requested the following general leaves to
address the House on April 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and
Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Bartlett requested that Mr. Forbes be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on April 22.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 1216:
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congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year
of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives
- 4:08 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): 412 - 0
(Roll no. 216).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1104:
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supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime
Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the
rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of
crime in the United States, no matter their country of
origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime
Victims' Rights Week theme of "Crime Victims' Rights:
Fairness. Dignity. Respect."
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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): 417 - 0
(Roll no. 215).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 1963:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance
to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of
health care to veterans, 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): 419 - 0
(Roll no. 214).
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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.
- H. Res. 1276:
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recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and
national service and the anniversary of the signing of the
landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve
America Act
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1276.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1270:
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expressing support for Mathematics 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. 1270.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1585:
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to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
to improve standards for physical education
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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 pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1585.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 1239:
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commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their
historic win in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball
Tournament
- 2:24 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,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1239.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1182:
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congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary
of the university
- 2:10 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1182.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1262:
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expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved
ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in
Anacortes, Washington
- 2:00 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1262.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 855:
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expressing support for designation of May 1 as "Silver Star
Service Banner Day"
- 1:48 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 855.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 255:
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commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring
the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of
Wisconsin
- 1:41 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,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 1:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 255.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene
Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and
leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for
all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010
- 1:24 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 1:23 P.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1281.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1116:
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supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis
Awareness Week
- 12:26 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1116.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1216:
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congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year
of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives
- 12:03 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. 1216.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Capuano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance
to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of
health care to veterans, and for other purposes
- 11:23 A.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
S. 1963.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Davis of
KY 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 Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan,
Armenian Apostolic Church of America.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.