LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 5, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on May 6, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr.
Lujan . Mr. Lujan submitted his resignation from the
Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted
without objection.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
Ms. Matsui filed a report from the Committee on Rules on
H. Res. 1329.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on May 12: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr.
Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address
the House for 5 minutes on May 6.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one
minute speeches.
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting the text of a proposed Agreement
between the Government of the United States of America and
the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of
Nuclear Energy - referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs .
- H. Res. 1278:
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in support and recognition of National Safe Digging Month,
April, 2010
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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. 1278.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Con. Res. 247:
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authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater
Washington Soap Box Derby
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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. Con. Res. 247.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 263:
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authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District
of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
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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. Con. Res. 263.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 296 - 119
(Roll no. 248).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1272:
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commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent
State University shootings
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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): 415 - 0,
2 Present
(Roll no. 247).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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expressing support for the vigilance and prompt response of
the citizens of New York City, the New York Police
Department, the New York Police Department Bomb Squad, the
Fire Department of New York, other first responders, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Customs and
Border Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for
the Southern District of New York, the Department of
Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the New York
Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police
Department, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law
enforcement agencies in Connecticut to the attempted
terrorist attack in Times Square on May 1, 2010, their
exceptional professionalism and investigative work following
the attempted attack, and their consistent commitment to
preparedness for and collective response to terrorism
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0
(Roll no. 246).
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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 debate earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day
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. 1301.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- H.R. 1722:
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to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a
telework program that allows employees to telework at least
20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative
workweeks, 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.R. 1722.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
public servants should be commended for their dedication and
continued service to the Nation during Public Service
Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010, and throughout the
year
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. 1247.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and
supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day
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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. 1295.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 2421:
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to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in
commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of
Mother's Day
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2421.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter School
Week, to be held May 2 through May 8, 2010
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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. 1149.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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recognizing the roles and contributions of America's
teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic,
cultural, and economic well-being
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. 1312.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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congratulating the National Urban League on its 100th year
of service to the United States
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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. 1157.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent
State University shootings
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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. 1272.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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expressing support for the vigilance and prompt response of
the citizens of New York City, the New York Police
Department, the New York Police Department Bomb Squad, the
Fire Department of New York, other first responders, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Customs and
Border Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for
the Southern District of New York, the Department of
Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the New York
Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police
Department, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law
enforcement agencies in Connecticut to the attempted
terrorist attack in Times Square on May 1, 2010, their
exceptional professionalism and investigative work following
the attempted attack, and their consistent commitment to
preparedness for and collective response to terrorism
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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. 1320.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pascrell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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to extend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, to
provide customs support services to Haiti, 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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5160.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Levin 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 a time to be announced.
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The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms.
Wasserman Schultz . Ms. Wasserman Schultz submitted her
resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary. The
resignation was accepted without objection.
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PRESIDENT'S EXPORT COUNCIL - Pursuant to Executive Order
12131, and the order of the House of January 6,2009 the
Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the
PRESIDENT'S EXPORT COUNCIL: Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. oMr. Wu
and Mr. Schauer .
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited
to 15 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of
TX 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 Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein,
Tannenbaum Chabad House, Evanston, Illinois.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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