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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 20, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

10:30 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 21, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:32 P.M. -

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

7:31 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

7:30 P.M. -

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 23.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 22.

H.R. 1469:: to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system

7:28 P.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.

7:17 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1469.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

S. 1749:: to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners

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

7:16 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:10 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1749.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5566:: to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interstate commerce in animal crush videos, and for other purposes

7:09 P.M. -

6:53 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5566.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1470:: honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William S. Richardson

6:52 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 voice vote.

6:44 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1470.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5283:: to provide for adjustment of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the United States after the earthquake of January 12, 2010

6:43 P.M. -

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.

6:34 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5283.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5532:: to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to adopted alien children

6:33 P.M. -

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.

6:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5532.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

6:24 P.M. -

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

6:22 P.M. -

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1537.

H. Res. 1516:: recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations

6:21 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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 453).

6:14 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5604:: to rescind amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs

6:13 P.M. -

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 452).

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

6:05 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1491:: congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series

6:04 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): 400 - 6, 2 Present (Roll no. 451).

5:35 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

5:32 P.M. -

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.

H. Res. 1513:: congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 142nd season

5:31 P.M. -

WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1513.

5:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1513.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5341:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the "Joyce Rogers Post Office Building"

5:03 P.M. -

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton 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.

4:54 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5341.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4684:: to require the Secretary of the Treasury to strike medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center

4:53 P.M. -

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.

4:37 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Maloney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4842:: to authorize appropriations for the Directorate of Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal years 2011 and 2012, and for other purposes

4:36 P.M. -

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.

4:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4842.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1483:: recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II

4:05 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 voice vote.

3:55 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1483.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1411:: honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Critz 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.

3:44 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1411.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1516:: recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations

3:43 P.M. -

3:26 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1516.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5604:: to rescind amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs

3:25 P.M. -

3:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5604.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Perriello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1463:: supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day

3:03 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 voice vote.

2:33 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1463.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5301:: to extend the period during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and States are prohibited from requiring a permit under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for certain discharges that are incidental to normal operation of vessels

2:32 P.M. -

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 voice vote.

2:28 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5301.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5545:: to deauthorize a portion of the project for navigation, Potomac River, Washington Channel, District of Columbia, under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers

2:27 P.M. -

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.

2:22 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5545.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5266:: to extend the final report deadline and otherwise reauthorize the National Commission on Children and Disasters

2:21 P.M. -

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.

2:10 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5266.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:09 P.M. -

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:02 P.M. -

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Luetkemeyer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.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.

12:00 P.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 20.

10:53 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:32 A.M. -

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of the legislative day.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:31 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.