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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

1:04 A.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 321. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:59 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.

S. 3802:
to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the "Mount Stevens" and "Ted Stevens Icefield", respectively

12:57 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:56 A.M. -
On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 3619:
to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes

12:55 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment.

S. 1510:
to transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code

12:49 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments.

H.R. 1210:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes

12:48 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:47 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5462:
to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

12:46 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2941:
to reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers

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

12:45 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1230:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry, to authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases, and for other purposes

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.

12:44 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2408:
to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes

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.

H.R. 1032:
to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women

12:43 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3751:
to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005

12:42 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1347:
to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes

12:41 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2818:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes

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

12:40 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5354:
to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes

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.

12:39 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2999:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

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.

12:38 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed in the House amendment to the text of the bill with amendments; Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title of the bill.

H.R. 758:
to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia

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.

12:37 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3196:
to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3243:
to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay

12:36 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1603:
expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month

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

12:35 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1617:
supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces

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

12:34 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:33 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6118:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the "Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building"

12:32 A.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.

12:31 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1479:
supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes

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.

H. Res. 1546:
congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship

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

12:30 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1442:
supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

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.

12:29 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5605:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the "George C. Marshall 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 voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5606:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the "James M. 'Jimmy' Stewart Post Office Building"

12:28 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4602:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the "Emil Bolas Post Office"

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

12:27 A.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2853:
to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government

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.

12:26 A.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3940:
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

12:25 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 565).

H.R. 3081:
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

12:18 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 564).

11:59 P.M. -
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:55 P.M. -
The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3774.

H.R. 3081:
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:54 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3081.

11:53 P.M. -
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1682, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 512:
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns

11:52 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 296 - 129 (Roll no. 563).

11:44 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 946:
to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 - 82 (Roll no. 562).

11:38 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3729:
to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

11:36 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 118 (Roll no. 561).

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

11:30 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:
providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:29 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 560).

11:23 P.M. -
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 559).

11:15 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2701:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:14 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 558).

10:46 P.M. -
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1682, and motions to suspend the rules; all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2701:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:
providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

10:45 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

10:08 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682

Considered as privileged matter.

10:07 P.M. -
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH CENTER - Pursuant to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Jane Luxton, McLean, Virginia.

THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD - Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, VA.

The House received a communication from John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), Mr. Boehner notified the House that he reappointed Thomas A. Fuentes of Lake Forest, California to the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors.

H.R. 3940:
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

10:06 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.

9:46 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940.

Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.

9:43 P.M. -
Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1682.

S. 3729:
to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

9:41 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.

8:58 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3729.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6014:
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the "M.R. 'Bucky' Walters Post Office"

8:57 P.M. -
WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES - Mr. Driehaus asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6014 which he had offered on September 28, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 3219:
to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

8:55 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H.R. 3219.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 321 and passed H.R. 3081 amended.

H.R. 3219:
to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

8:31 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3219.

Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

S. 1132:
to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes

8:29 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.

8:20 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1132.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3397:
to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes

8:19 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.

8:06 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3397.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 946:
to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

8:05 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.

7:53 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946.

Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 6166:
to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes

7:51 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 6162:
to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items

7:50 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 2701:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

7:44 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

6:31 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701.

6:30 P.M. -
Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

6:26 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that an Executive Order was issued with respect to the national emergency declared in response to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-147).

H.R. 3421:
to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes

6:25 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 336 - 82 (Roll no. 557).

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

6:19 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4072:
to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential

6:18 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 10 (Roll no. 556).

6:08 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6160:
to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes

6:07 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 98 (Roll no. 555).

5:58 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.

H.R. 2378:
to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes

5:57 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 passage Passed by recorded vote: 348 - 79 (Roll no. 554).

5:22 P.M. -
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:06 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2378, as amended.

4:04 P.M. -
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

H. Res. 1326:
calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

4:02 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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 553).

3:54 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5993:
to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes

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): 358 - 66 (Roll no. 552).

3:46 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3685:
to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website

3:45 P.M. -
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 551).

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

3:37 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 847:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes

3:36 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 160 (Roll no. 550).

3:28 P.M. -
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 244 (Roll no. 549).

3:01 P.M. -
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:52 P.M. -
DEBATE - Mr. Waxman reserved a point of order against the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to repeal specified spending provisions in patient protection and affordable care.

2:28 P.M. -
Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Lee of New York moved to recommit the bill H.R. 847 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: ¢ In subparagraph (A) of section 3312(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101 of the bill, strike "the payment rates that would apply to the provision ***

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:08 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 847, as amended.

1:07 P.M. -
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

1:06 P.M. -
Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1561.

H. Res. 1674:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

1:05 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 548).

12:56 P.M. -
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 183 (Roll no. 547).

12:48 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

12:47 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of ordering the previous question to H.Res. 1674 and agreeing to the resolution which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Con. Res. 321:
providing for a conditional adjourment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 209 (Roll no. 546).

12:21 P.M. -
Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1674:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

12:20 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1674, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:15 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1674.

12:14 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 - 409, 1 Present (Roll no. 545).

11:42 A.M. -
Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1674:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

10:38 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1674

Considered as privileged matter.

10:19 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.

10:18 A.M. -
Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1674.

10:08 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

10:06 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:04 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:02 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Moore, Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.

10:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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