LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned pursuant to
H. Res. 1484.
The next
meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2010 as a
further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable
Robert C. Byrd.
Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
S. Con. Res. 65.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of June 29.
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to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect
consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of
insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter
derivatives markets, and for other purposes
Conference report H. Rept. 111-517 filed.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1487.
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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 that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on July 2.
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on July 1: Mr. Paul for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Paul be allowed to address
the House for 5 minutes on June 30.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives
on the death of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, a Senator from
the State of West Virginia
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1484
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Considered as privileged matter.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal
residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written
binding contract entered into with respect to such principal
residence before May 1, 2010, 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): 409 - 5
(Roll no. 401).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that
the payment of the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational
equipment be paid quarterly and to provide for the
assessment by the Secretary of the Treasury of certain
criminal restitution
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 6
(Roll no. 400).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence
in memory of the late Honorable Marvin Esch.
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recognizing the National Collegiate Cyber Defense
Competition for its now five-year effort to promote cyber
security curriculum in institutions of higher learning
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): 412 - 2
(Roll no. 399).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to continue Federal unemployment programs
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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
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 155
(Roll no. 398).
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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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recognizing the heroic efforts of the West Virginia National
Guard and local responders for their work rescuing 17
individuals from a downed military helicopter on a rugged,
snow-covered mountain on the Pocahontas-Randolph county line
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. 1153.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal
residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written
binding contract entered into with respect to such principal
residence before May 1, 2010, 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. 5623.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that
the payment of the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational
equipment be paid quarterly and to provide for the
assessment by the Secretary of the Treasury of certain
criminal restitution
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. 5552.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Kind moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway
Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend
authorizations for the airport improvement program, 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. 5611.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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recognizing the important role pollinators play in
supporting the ecosystem and supporting the goals and ideals
of National Pollinator Week
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cardoza 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. 1460.
Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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to resolve the claims of the Bering Straits Native
Corporation and the State of Alaska to land adjacent to
Salmon Lake in the State of Alaska and to provide for the
conveyance to the Bering Straits Native Corporation of
certain other public land in partial satisfaction of the
land entitlement of the Corporation under the Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Heinrich 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. 2340.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Heinrich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to amend Public Law 95-232 to repeal a restriction on
treating as Indian country certain lands held in trust for
Indian pueblos in New Mexico
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Heinrich 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. 4445.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Heinrich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to take certain property in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, into
trust for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 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. 1554.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the
proposed constitution of the United States Virgin Islands to
correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and
Federal law
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S.J. Res. 33.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the
resolution.
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to continue Federal unemployment programs
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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. 5618.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based
outpatient clinic in Artesia, New Mexico, as the "Alejandro
Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic"
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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. 4307.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron
Three and their families
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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. 1228.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California,
on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city's
incorporation, for their century of dedicated service to the
United States
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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. 1446.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents any of whose children died while serving in the
Armed Forces
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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. 4505.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner 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 proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Johnson,
Eddie Bernice of TX to lead the Members in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 379
(Roll no. 397).
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Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010
Stanley Cup 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 5,
1 Present
(Roll no. 396).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence
in memory of the late Senator Robert C. Byrd of West
Virginia.
On approving the Journal
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 175, 1 Present
(Roll no. 395).
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APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had
examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had
approved it. Mr. Melancon demanded that the question be put
on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by
voice vote, the Chair announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr.
Melancon demanded the yeas and nays.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 3249.
Senate agreed to
H. Con. Res. 286
with an
amendment and
S. Res. 572.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Paul Powell,
First Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of June 29.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today.
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 10:30 a.m. for the start of the legislative
day.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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