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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Honda 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 May 26: himself for 5 min, and Mr.
Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Hastings of WA be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 24.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 1364:
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honoring the historic and community significance of the
Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to
Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage
sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 406 - 1
(Roll no. 283).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1292:
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congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets
women's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division
II National Championship
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 407 - 1, 1
Present
(Roll no. 282).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 403:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor
and celebrate teachers in 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2,
1 Present
(Roll no. 281).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5099:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon,
Massachusetts, as the "Michael C. Rothberg Post Office"
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 - 1
(Roll no. 280).
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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.
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Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on
Rules on
H. Res. 1363.
- H.R. 5327:
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to authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome
anti-missile defense system
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. 5327.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 873:
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establishing a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan
Region of Iraq
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. 873.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of
China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai
province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon 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. Res. 1324.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 5139:
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to provide for the International Organizations Immunities
Act to be extended to the Office of the High Representative
in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian
Office in Kosovo
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. 5139.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Res. 1339:
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expressing support for designation of May as National Foster
Care Month and acknowledging the responsibility that
Congress has to promote safety, well-being, improved
outcomes, and permanency for the Nation's collective
children
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McDermott 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. Res. 1339.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 5128:
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to designate the Department of the Interior Building in
Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Stewart Lee Udall
Department of the Interior Building"
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Teague 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. 5128.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Teague moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1177:
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to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in
recognition of 5 United States Army 5-Star Generals, George
Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry "Hap"
Arnold, and Omar Bradley, alumni of the United States Army
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,
to coincide with the celebration of the 132nd Anniversary of
the founding of the United States Army Command and General
Staff College
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Moore (KS) 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. 1177.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 2546:
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to ensure that the right of an individual to display the
Service flag on residential property not be abridged
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2546.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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recognizing the significant contributions of United States
automobile dealerships, and expressing the sense of the
House of Representatives that in the interest of equity,
automobile dealers whose franchises have been terminated
through no fault of their own be given an opportunity of
first consideration once the auto market rebounds and
stabilizes
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 713.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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expressing support for designation of September as National
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps 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. Res. 996.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th
anniversary
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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. Res. 1361.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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congratulating the University of Texas men's swimming and
diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national
championship
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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. Res. 1336.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun
Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial
discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil
rights of all people
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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): 405 - 1
(Roll no. 279).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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recognizing National Missing Children's Day
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): 410 - 0
(Roll no. 278).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5325:
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to invest in innovation through research and development, to
improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for
other purposes
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 148
(Roll no. 277).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968 to reauthorize the juvenile accountability block grants
program through fiscal year 2014
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): 364 - 45
(Roll no. 276).
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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.
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congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets
women's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division
II National Championship
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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. Res. 1292.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H.R. 2136:
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to establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire
Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the
Department of Education to promote installation of fire
sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention
technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories,
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
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2136.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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to reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment
Act of 2004, to provide assistance to Best Buddies to
support the expansion and development of mentoring programs,
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. 5220.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to invest in innovation through research and development, to
improve the competitiveness of the United States, 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. 5325.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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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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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute
speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 5014
and
S. 736.
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins
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. William Smith,
Memorial Baptist Church, Arlington, Virginia
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.