LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 20, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) 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 27: himself for 5 min and Mr.
Jones for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
The House received a communication from Jesse Jackson, Jr.,
Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, Mr. Jackson, Jr. notified the
House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony
issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District
of Illinois, in connection with a criminal case pending
there, and that after consultation with 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 communication from Representative
Souder wherein he resigns as a member of the House of
Representatives effective on May 21, 2010.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House
adjourns on Monday, May 24, 2010, it adjourn to meet at
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, for Morning-Hour
Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House
adjourns on Friday, May 21, 2010, it adjourn to meet at
12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010, for Morning-Hour
Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
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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
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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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Considered as unfinished business.
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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
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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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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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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expressing support for designation of September as National
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
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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"
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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 1
(Roll no. 290).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule
X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the
Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its
investigation into underground coal mining safety
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 1
(Roll no. 289).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 177
(Roll no. 288).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1363
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Considered as privileged matter.
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recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th
anniversary
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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): 408 - 1
(Roll no. 287).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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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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): 405 - 0, 7
Present
(Roll no. 286).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE - Under Clause 5(d) of Rule
XX, the Chair announced that in light of the administration
of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Pennsylvania,
the whole number of the House is 432.
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OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Critz, Twelfth
District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented himself in
the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of
Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
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The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk
transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a Certificate of
election received from Mr. Chet Harhut, Commissioner, Bureau
of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation, Pennsylvania
Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the
Special Election held May 18, 2010, the Honorable Mark S. Critz
was elected Representative to Congress for the Twelfth
Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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congratulating Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters
golf tournament
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0,
8 Present
(Roll no. 285).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome
anti-missile defense system
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): 410 - 4
(Roll no. 284).
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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 were postponed.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD - Ms. Markey (CO) asked
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess
be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to
without objection.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 20.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the
Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess
subject to the Call of the Chair.
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JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting
with the Senate to receive an address by his Excellency
Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 20.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The
House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for
the purpose of receiving His Excellency Felipe Calderon
Hinojosa, President of Mexico.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 920.
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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. Watt 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. Roderick Lewis
Sr., Parkwood Institutional C.M.E. Church, Charlotte, North
Carolina.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Loretta Sanchez to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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