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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 26, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

11:13 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Perlmutter moved that the House do now adjourn.

11:12 P.M. -

Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1403 and H. Res. 1404.

6:57 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Whitfield be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 27.

6:46 P.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1397:: electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

6:45 P.M. -

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 5136:: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes

6:44 P.M. -

PERMISSION TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - Mr. Marshall asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services may have permission to file a supplemental report on H.R. 5136. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 1169:: honoring the 125th anniversary of Rollins College

6:43 P.M. -

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): 371 - 36 (Roll no. 305).

6:35 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1316:: celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

6:34 P.M. -

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 - 0 (Roll no. 304).

6:26 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1385:: recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes

6:25 P.M. -

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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 303).

6:17 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1347:: honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site

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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 302).

5:46 P.M. -

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.

5:45 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 26.

11:10 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 1391:: congratulating Israel for its accession to membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

11:09 A.M. -

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.

10:53 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1391.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1073:: supporting the goals and ideals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to recognize and honor 100 years of the enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States

10:52 A.M. -

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.

10:45 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1073.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1347:: honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site

10:44 A.M. -

10:30 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1347.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

10:29 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

10:03 A.M. -

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.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 5128 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 211 .

10:02 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Kirkpatrick of AZ to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:01 A.M. -

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:00 A.M. -

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.